Farmers Co op Oil Assn Holds 33rd Annual Meeting
The Farmers Union Co operative Oil Association of Polk County held its 33rd annual meeting at Community Hall Polk on March 5. Rudolph Nyberg led the session as president. Total sales reached 693537.54 with 66510.19 in savings and a 150000 plus rise in all products. Dean Likens and Byron Torell spoke on cooperative futures. A 5 percent cash patronage refund and 4 percent share capital interest were declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Co-operative Oil Association
Polk County
Polk
Rudolph Nyberg
Donald Hanquist
Wallace Sandell
Byron Torell
Byron
Consumer Co-operative Association of
Kansas City
Dean Likens
Consumers Cooperative Association
Ladies of the Ev. Free Mission Church of Polk
National Week For Girl Scouts Observed Locally
Prairie Hills Council marks National Week March 6 to 12 with a local Girl Scout troop of 60 members celebrating the 48th founding anniversary. The article notes Girl Scouts’ democratic structure, nonsectarian values, and aims to develop citizenship and life skills among 7 to 17 year olds nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Hills Council
United States
USA
Girl Scouts
Savannah
Georgia
Juliette Low
Scout Movement
Lord Baden-Powell
Girl Scout Organization
Local Markets Report on Grades of Poultry Meats
Market note outlines grade A large and grade A medium poultry and undergrade categories with straight run hens mentioned in passing. No further details or context provided.
Sale calendar notes March and April public auctions
Martha Walgren retires and sells cafe equipment March 11 at 1 PM. Mervin Ocken sale near York March 15 starting 12 PM. Roy Jones sale near Waco March 17 at 12 30 PM with farm machinery and more. Osceola Court House sale April 7 at 2 PM of farm property. Bills appear elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Walgren
Wegner and Conyers
Columbus
Audts
Mervin Ocken
York
Dodge
Aud
Dale Hanna Auction Co
Roy Jones
Waco
Court House
Osceola
Wilbur A. Falk
Gust A. Falk
Social calendar highlights Osceola clubs events
Osceola groups schedule meetings and activities across March including the Social Calendar Club events at Maxine Throckmorten Beulah Cemetery Mrs Minnie Caldwell Byd C Extension Club Linda McKeag baking demonstration 4 H Homemaking Hubert Girard F A N Lions Stoner Wesley Chapel Garden clubs with date changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Project Club
Maxine Throckmorten
S. Beulah Cemetery Society
Minnie Caldwell
Byd C Extension Club
Charles Fischer
Linda McKeag
4-H
Hubert Girard
F.A.N. Club
Edward Watts
Lions Club
L and M
Stoner Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Wesley Chapel Club
Morris Richards
Marvin Dawes
Garden Club
Roy Morgan
Polk County Farmer Speaks at York Chamber on Pasture Program
Jim Wilson, Polk County grass seed farmer, addressed the York Chamber executive council on the 1960 61 Improved Pasture and Livestock Development Program. Laverne Peterson outlined the plan, noting over two dozen farmers ready to enter and describing new pasture grasses for planting. Wilson called the program a life raft for sub marginal operators and urged learning proper methods to improve low cost livestock production. Similar efforts are being developed in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wilson
Polk County
York Chamber of Commerce Executive Council
Chamber
York County
Laverne Peterson
York
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
United States
Chambers of Commerce and
Farm Organizations
Social visit notes with local families this weekend
Mrs. Edna Anderson and Irene called on Saturday evening at Mrs. Wren Sherwood’s home. The John Schneiders were Sunday supper guests of the Wayne Augustins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Anderson
Irene
Wren Sherwood
John Schneiders
Wayne Augustins
Child Welfare Tea Held By Auxiliary March 18
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Child Welfare Tea on Friday March 18 1960 at First Methodist Church at 2 30 pm Proceeds aid the Columbus Nebraska chapter for retarded children operating the Opportunity Center school Tickets cost 50 cents or more from Auxiliary members and local merchants Guests include speaker Mrs John Ditter head teacher at the Opportunity Center and musical selections led by Miss Annette Magorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
First Methodist Church
Columbus
Nebraska State Association For Retarded Children
Opportunity Center
Bush’s
Consumers
Anderson Mercantile
the Gas Co
John Ditter
Highway 92 Association Annual Meeting Scheduled in St Paul
The Nebraska Highway 92 Association will hold its annual meeting in St Paul on March 21. Events start 2:00 PM at the American Legion Club, with social hour at 5:00 PM and a banquet at 6:30 PM. Gov Ralph Brooks is the guest speaker with Acting State Engineer John Hossack and Mr Bob Conrad. Tickets cost 2 dollars and Ray Conrad is to be contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Highway 92 Association
St. Paul
Nebraska
American Legion Club
Ralph Brooks
John Hossack
Bob Conrad
Ray Conrad
OHS Honor Roll For Fourth Six Weeks
Honor roll list shows top students by letter grades and points. Seniors Larry Prell Beth Imhoff receive perfect attendance for 24 weeks with no junior perfects. sophomores Marilyn Oberg Kenneth Kropatsch Louis Kantor Ronald Frizzell Barbara Buresh Nick Zedicher Darrell Prell Donald Anderson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carlson
Annitta Johnson
Beth Imhoff
Louise Peterson
Kay Watts
Shirley Jones
AABC
Jim Kropatsch
BBBB
Dennis Schmoker
Carolyn Swanson
John Cederberg
Bob Dinges
Barbara Oberg
AABB
Marian Inness
ABBB
Edwin Kresha
Phyllis Carlson
Carol Branting
Arlin Kiel
Marilyn Prososki
Dick Dunn
Lester Gabriel
Marilyn Oberg
Larry Prell
Kenneth Kropatsch
Louis Kantor
Ronald Frizzell
Barbara Buresh
Nick Zedicher
Darrell Prell
Donald Anderson
Merit Certificate Presented To R. M. McDonald
R M McDonald of Osceola Nebraska received a Certificate of Merit for 35 years as a voluntary reporter. The award was signed by Governor Ralph G Brooks and state officials. McDonald was among four reporters cited for completing 35 years of continuous reporting. The certificates honor faithful service to Nebraska agriculture as voluntary reporters. Monthly reports from farmers feed state and national agricultural estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McDonald
Osceola
Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Ralph G. Brooks
Pearle F. Finigan
Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Inspection
S. R. Newell
Crop Reporting Board
A. V. Nordquist
State Agricultural Statistician
McDonald
Nebraska Agriculture
United States
Crow Reporting Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Soldier Cuddeford participates in NATO exercise Side View
Army Specialist Four Richard H. Cuddeford of Stromsburg Nebraska took part in Operation Side View in northern Italy with the 1st U S Army Missile Command. Cuddeford, a mechanic with the 31st Artillery Detachment in Vicenza, enlisted in February 1958 arrived overseas last August and is a 1954 Columbus High School graduate and 1956 Denver Engineering Drafting School alum. He previously worked as a draftsman for Union Pacific Railroad Co. in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicenza
Italy
AHTNC
Richard H. Cuddeford
Homer ‘T. Cuddeford
Stromsburg
Neb
1St
U. S. Army Missile Command
Cuddeford
31St Artillery
Columbus High School
Denver
Colo
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Omaha
Army
County Judges Report January February Highlights
During January and February the County Judges Office handled 38 criminal cases mainly traffic violations plus 7 cases of minors in possession of liquor and 2 complaints of procuring liquor for minors. Total fees were 699.07 dollars and fines 1,035.00 dollars, combining for 1,734.07 dollars.
Red Cross Home Service in Polk County
The Polk County Red Cross reports 465.77 spent on Home Service last year assisting service families. It describes case work with families of overseas service members and emergency support through field directors. This year 37 veteran cases and 65 contacts were handled plus financial aid as needed. Give to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Red Cross
Home Service
Red Cross
Scout Fund Donations Highlight Local Support
Contributions include Dr. W. F. Monson ten dollars Kepner s five meets Osceola Implement Co five plus Osceola Girl Scout Troop five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Monson
Kepner’s
Osceola Implement Co
Osceola Girl Scout
Obituary Notes From Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
A list of deaths and recent births appears from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital and surrounding communities including Rising City Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Silver Creek Stromsburg Bradshaw Stromsburg and other locales. The names include Mrs. Louis Nordmeyer Mrs. Gotfrid Larson Mrs. Anna Schlesinger Joe Lindblade Mrs. Burdette Flodman and baby girl and many others with spouses and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotfrid Larson
Osceola
Anna Schlesinger
Shelby Joe Lindblade
Burdette Flodman
Stromsburg
Morris Senn
Loren Miller
Silver Creek
Howard Carlson
Clarence Armagast
Shelby
Jennie Welch
Lloyd Morris
Bradshaw
Ethel Dahl
M. O. Johnson
Polk
Marvin Bernt
Douglas Holm
Dennis Kinnan
Delmar
Polacek
Jody Rowan
Leslie Miley
Gaylene Carlson
Regina Reisdorf
James Marak
Frank Frizzell
Fred Wescoat
Larry Lind
Donald Baker
Carl Allinder
Clifford
A. Carlson
Straffisburg
James McKeag, Sr
Harvey Johnston
al Heitzman
Roy Steele
Walter
J. Starostka
Edward Crossant
Clara Berck
Mary Martens
Rising City
Lawrence Twarling
Bert
Bowling League Standings and High Scores From Last Week
The Merchants lead standings as of March 1 1960 with 50 percent. Johnson Plumbers and Siglers show notable team highs with games like 820 and 2332 series by Osceola Lumber, Johnson Plumbers, Siglers, and East Side Recreation. Individual high scores include H Grossnicklaus with 584 series and M Gustafson 222 in single games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie Johnson Plumbers
Gas Co
Cis
Lloyd’s Produce
Farmers Co-op
Osceola Contractors
Les’s Clippers
Chevrolet Garage
Eh Osceola Lumber
I Roy’s Body Shop
East Side Recreation
H. Grossnicklaus
M. Gustafson
V. Sterup
Siglers
Johnson Plumbers
East Side
Osceola Lumber
Nyla Pehrson Joins Kappa Alpha Phi at Kearney State
Nyla Pehrson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Pehrson pledges Kappa Alpha Phi at Kearney State Teachers College where she studies English as a freshman. The sorority officially recognized in 1956 aims to uphold high womanly ideals with a five week pledgeship and formal initiation set for early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyla Pehrson
Elmer Pehrson
Kappa Alpha Phi Sorority
Kearney State Teachers College
Kanva Alpha Phi
Nyla
Wesley Chanel Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Hewitt
The Wesley Chanel Missionary Society gathered last Thursday with Mrs Jessie Hewitt. Mr and Mrs Leo Albers called on Mr and Mrs John Albers Sunday evening. Friday evening Leos and the Ray Conrads visited the Howard Liedtkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chanel Missionary Society
Jessie Hewitt
Leo Albers
John Albers
Leos
Ray Conrads
Howard Liedtkes
Annual Pre-Festival Concert at High School Auditorium
On March 18 at 7 30 the High School Music Department presents its annual Pre Festival Concert in the High School Auditorium. Guest critic is Robert L Marshall professor at Wesleyan University. Performers include Louise Peterson Barbara Oberg Carolyn Swanson Marilyn Oberg Barbara Wieseman Dee Ann Conrad Kay Watts Beverly Wieseman Lora Lee Dawes plus ensembles and piano students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Marshall
Wesleyan University
Louise Peterson
Barbara Oberg
Carolyn Swanson
Marilyn Oberg
Barbara Wieseman
Dee Ann Conrad
Kay Watts
Beverly Wieseman
Lora Lee Dawes
Maurine Schuman
County Government Day Observed in Polk County Nebraska
On Wednesday March 16 1960 Polk County Nebraska held County Government Day at the District Court in Stromsburg with 10:00 registration 10:30 speeches by William H Norton on County History and Philip H Nyberg on County Government and 11:00 tours of offices for student officials. A luncheon followed at the Methodist Church served by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Polk County
Nebraska
William H. Norton
Philip H. Nyberg
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Stromsburg
Neb
Robert L. Mills
John D. Zeilinger
Nebraska State Safety Patrol
Watts Family Attends Series Of Visits Across Nebraska
Sunday Mr and Mrs Walter Watts took grandchildren to Rex Watts near Fremont then to Lincoln to join Mr and Mrs Ronnie Watts and Mr and Mrs Roswell Johnson for dinner at the Ben Frieden home. They spent the night at the Johnson home and Monday went to Omaha. Accompanied home by Ronnie Watts who will occupy the Crouse farm vacated by Rex Watts. The Donnie Youngdahl’s visited Armand Schmokers Sunday evening. The Harold Cocksons of Columbus visited with the Leo Albers Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Watts
Rex Watts
Fremont
Lincoln
Ronnie Watts
Roswill Johnson
Ben Frieden
Johnson
Omaha
Crouse
Donnie Youngdahl
Armand Schmokers
Harold Cocksons
Columbus
Leo Albers
Osceola Women’s Bowling Tournament Dates Set
The Osceola Bowling Association announces its annual tournament March 12 13 and 19 with 17 teams 27 doubles 36 singles and 28 all events. Doubles and singles run consecutively with four bowlers per lane. Pins awarded to top scorers. prize money to top 40 percent. Mike’s Bowl sponsors pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Women
Off Campus Course Offered Each Sat in Columbus
An off campus course Fundamentals of School Administration Education 152 will meet Saturdays 9 to 12 in the Platte County Superintendent's Office Columbus Nebraska. Instruction by Boerrigter University of Nebraska awaits a minimum 20 students with 10 attendees at the organizational meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Platte County
Nebr
Boerrigter
University of Nebraska
Board of Education
Breidert
New Denver and Stromsburg Babies Born in March
Mr and Mrs Leonard Leswing of Denver Colo welcome Susan Rene born Sunday March 6 weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Grandmother Mary Cerny. Mr and Mrs Don Baker of Stromsburg greet Melissa Kay born March 2 weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Connie Jo born March 3 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Burritt in Lincoln. Grandparents Erasmus Burritt and Paulina Bernt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Leswing
Denver
Colo
Susan Rene
Mary Cerny
Don Baker
Stromsburg
Melissa Kay
Connie Jo
Ralph Burritt
Lincoln
Erasmus Burritt
Paulina Bernt
Birthday Dinner Honors Schott and Olberding Kin
Mr and Mrs Robert Olberding with Bobby and D Alice visited Mrs Olberding s parents Mr and Mrs E C Schott. A birthday dinner Sunday March 6 honored E C Schott and granddaughter D Alice Olberding born that day. Also celebrated were Mrs Alice Olberding Gordon Schott and Deborah Schott whose birthdays fall within two weeks. Don Schott family and A C Schott and family attended. Mr and Mrs Gerald Stauber and son William of Lincoln visited Albert Anderson s home Sunday evening and returned Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Olberding
Bobby
D’alice
A. C. Schott and
Gerald Stauber
William of Lincoln
Albert Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers Co-op Oil Ass'n
Emma _ Peterson
C. R. Carlson
Patti
Maurice Watts Jr
Jack Wieseman
C. O. Carlson
Ronnie Carlson
Viola Wieseman
Irene Meachman
Christ Methodist
Mavis Carlson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
St. Paul, Nebr
OHS
Red Cross Home Service
Scout Fund
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Louis Nordmeyer
Merchants
Cornhusser
Bowling Belles
Walt Koehler
M. Pfitzer
M. Snodgrass
Shriners
Osceola Hardware
Guffs
Thriftway
Matadores Eee
Shelby Oijl Eels
Hich Ind
C. Sauter
B. Sterup
B. Bee
H. Walstead
B. Sterun
Hici
Thruway
Shelby Oil
Lees Realty
Fairacres
T .Seven Opera
Ned’s
Weeter Steseess
Sinclair Service
Waedess
Blackbirds
Greenbacks
Roy’s Wreckers
AR Mohawks
Joan Larsen
Bety Beebe
Annette Meenman
Annette Magorian
Jean Cerny
Therma Powers
Bush
Mikes Powl
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Anderson’s Mercantile
Patty
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