The Last Whole Earth Catalog Spotlight in Albion News
Ridge runner Helen Lough notes in Albion News that The Last Whole Earth Catalog, first issued in June 1971, has run seven printings totaling about 900,000 copies. The 448 page guide claims to show how to obtain almost anything useful by mail, with examples from windmills to yoga and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lough
Albion News
Dempster Industries, Inc
Beatrice, Nebr
Reedcraft
H. H. Perkins Co
New Haven
Conn
R. A. Moog Co
Trumansburg
N. Y
Outlet Book Co
N.Y
Jaffe Brothers
Valley Center
Cal
Golden wedding anniversary for Adolph and a Mrs Forss observed
Mr and Mrs Adolph Forss celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 27 with an open house at Calvary Swede Home Lutheran Church attended by about 250 guests. They were married February 22, 1922. Their two children and families were present along with eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one step great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Forss
Calvary Swede Home Lutheran Church
Harvey Sundberg
Polk
John
Minneapolis
Minn
John Forss
Grandpa
Grandma
Kristin Forss
Wayne Johnson
Pastor Swasko
Willard Adelson
Lester Widga
Harold Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Roger Hanquist
Joe Schinzel
Krystal
Jill Johnson
Cathy
Linda
Susan Sundberg
Leanne Sundberg
Rachel
LCW
Harvey. Sundberg
Messrs
Mmes
Dennis Johnson
Lloyd Fjells
Joe Fjells
Beth
Russell Fjells
Schmit announces bid for re election as State Senator
Loran Schmit of David City in the 23rd District said he will file for re election stating he will run on his record and discuss the legislature accomplishments and continuing needs of his district. He chairs the Agriculture and Recreation committee and pledges strong rural representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Schmit
David City
Schmit
Committee On Agriculture and Recreation
Heart Fund Donations Totals in Osceola Reach $328.15
Mr and Mrs Bob Carey report a strong response to the Heart Fund in Osceola with envelopes last week totaling $328.15. The Careys were aided by Mrs Mert Flodman. In a Pinochle Club gathering Saturday six couples attended with high prizes to Bill Johansen and wife and low prizes to Bob Grossnicklaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carey
Heart Fund
Osceola
Careys
Mert Flodman
Ray Roehrs
Bill Johansen
Bob Grossnicklaus
Ken Sipes
Larry Connelly
Monroe
Edna Stahl
Connelly
Wieseman Bros
Rick Rutter
Silver Creek
Newcomer
Gresham
Jerry Cerny Named to Scholastic Lists at Naval Academy
Jerry Cerny son of Mr and Mrs John Cerny of Osceola was named to the Dean's List and Superintendent's List for outstanding academic achievement during the first semester. He is a second year Midshipman at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md ending the term with a 3.83 grade average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Cerny
John Cernys
Osceola
Jerry
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
College of Engineering and Architecture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Alan Umstead
Alvin Cederberg
Filings Rise For County Posts With Two More Candidates
County Clerk Dale Frizzell reported two additional filings this past week for county offices. Clifford Hernbloom seeks re election to the Weed District Board and Marilyn Houdersheldt of Shelby files for election to Educational Service Unit 7 board. Filing closes Friday March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Frizzell
Clifford Hernbloom
Weed District Board
Marilyn Houdersheldt
Shelby
Educational Service Unit 7 Board
Open House Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversaries
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones are honored by their children with an open house at Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home Sunday March 12 from 2 4 p m Friends and relatives invited Also Mr and Mrs Hans Nielsen celebrate their 50th with an open house March 12 at Evangelical Free Church Stromsburg 2 4 No gifts please Mrs W F Eisemann of Citrus Heights California hosts open house March 19 2 4 p m at Osceola United Methodist Church honoring her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Timm for their 50th anniversary Friends and relatives invited No gifts please
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jones
Calvary Lutheran Church
Hans Nielsen
Evangelical Free Church
Stromsburg
W. F. Eisemann
Citrus Heights
Calif
Osceola United Methodist Church
Albert Timm
Smith girl earns symphony seat in Knoxville
Holly Smith, 16, daughter of Richard and wife in Knoxville Tennessee, recently performed with the Oak Ridge Symphony. She studies viola since fourth grade and plans to play with Knoxville Symphony. She is Farragut High sophomore and granddaughter of Edith Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Smith
Richard Smith
Knoxville, Tenn
Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Knoxville Symphony
Holly
Farragut High
Knoxville
Viola
Edith Smith
Engagement Plans July 15 Wedding at St. Andrew's
Mary Louise Kresha and Lee Allan Dunekacke announce their engagement set for July 15 at St. Andrew's Church near Osceola. The bride is a Rising City teacher and 1970 UNL graduate. the groom is a 1970 Peru State College alumnus and part of the Rising City coaching and teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
Osceola
Mary Louise Kresha
Lee Allan Dunekacke
Adolph Kresha, Jr
University of Nebraska At
Peru State College
Osceola Events March 9 to 17 Include Meetings and Ceremonies
Community listings show Osceola clubs and groups hosting events from March 9 to 17 at venues like City Cafe and City Hall. Highlights include AF&AM Lodge activities, a Dean's List notice from UNL College of Engineering, and a Department of Labor interview at the Welfare Office on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge
Af&am
Centennial Book Com
City Cafe
Scouts Lions
CES
Eugene Gabel
Nina Bond
Stoner Club
Karleen Watts
Louise Johnston
Beulah Com
Irene Meach
Department of Labor
A. Barnes
Osceola
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Dick Howe
L. Schmit
City Heart Fund
Fritz Engel
Keith Kreis
Fullerton Livestock
Frank and
Louise Czarnick
Genoa
Fred Wieseman
Fullerton
Earl Horn
Elmer Babel
Columbus
Alfred Bernt
Augustin Ranch
Tapeer
Restonic
Queen
Ares
Scholastic
Ie Hi Lo Prec
George Inness
Osceola Hotel
Lewis Schott
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Carl Wieseman
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Good Samaritan Home
Blue River Beaverettes
Dawn
Linda Treffer
Becker
Treffer
Lisa Johnston
Blue River Extension Club
Martin Rathje
Ronald Smith
Polk County Club
Omaha
Bill McMeekin
Ernie Shonka, Jr
Galen
Wesley Chapel Club
Iola Schmoker
Neela Watts
Ride-A-Wees
Orpha Fjell Polk Co
City Hall
Doris
Grossnicklaus
Lulu Ward
WCTU
Lutheran Church
Zella Kepner
Dorothy Campbell
Umstead
Cederberg
NU Dean's
Norman Leach
Pioneer Dealer
Chalmers
Donald L. Kroft
Osceola Implement
Don
Allis Chalmers
David City Coop
Osceola Implement Co
Keith Miller
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