Larry Thomas Injuries From Accidental Gun Discharge
Larry Thomas, 20, of Shelby, suffered a serious leg wound Wednesday when a 12 gauge shotgun he was cleaning discharged in his bedroom. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital in Omaha by the Shelby rescue unit. Dr. John R. Dunning, Shelby native, received the George P. Pegram Medal for work in nuclear science and engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Thomas
Marion Thomas
Shelby
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Shelby Rescue Uit
John R. Dunning
George P. Pegram
Dr. Dunning
Columbia Engineering School
Polk county records and notices in Osceola area
A Lee County style notice from Polk County residents discusses a proposed soil and water conservancy district and urges public discussion. The piece also notes an upcoming April 14 election filing deadline set for March 13 and mentions map sales and a Girl Scout window display in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil and Water Conservancy
Polk County
Osceola
Farmers and Feeders Day Planned in Polk County
Polk County banks sponsor a Farmers and Feeders Day on March 21 with talks by noted agricultural experts. The program runs from 1 30 to 4 p m and is open to all interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
King’s Ballroom
Shelby
Howard Silber
Omaha World-Herald
Silber
World-Herald
David Garst
Roswell Garst
Tom Moates
Robert E. Johnson
Omaha National Bank
First National Banks of
Shelby and Osceola
Osceola Honor Roll and Community News Highlights
Five Osceola high students earned perfect grades in the fourth 6 week period including Gary Ahlquist Jackie Rutter Donna Nelson Margaret Peterson and John Sedlak Senior Chris Carlson Eugene Prososki Rick Ekstrom Arlette Johnson Anita Lockard Richard Prell Barry Schmoker Ron Lux Cheryl McKeag Junior Patti Carlson Mary Wobig Sophomore Alan Umstead Dick Bennett Kathy Rodene Donna Nelson Margaret Peterson Vivian Carlson Janice Fischer Kay Niemeier Pat Gonsier Freshman John Sedlak Mike Simonsen Honorable mention lists follow. Community events include a 25th anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Anderson March 22 at Evangelical Free church Stromsburg. Duane Peterson attends a management short course in Kansas City. Osceola banquet speaker George Kelly speaks March 20. Eskimo film Eskimoland shown next week at Osceola High auditorium with tickets at local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High
Gary Ahlquist
Jackie Rutter
Donna Nelson
Margaret Peterson
John Sedlak
Chris Carlson
Eugene Prososki
Rick Ekstrom
Arlette Johnson
Anita Lockard
Richard Prell
Barry Schmoker
Ron Lux
Cheryl McKeag
Patti Carlson
Mary Wobig
Alan Umstead
Dick Bennett
Kathy Rodene
Vivian Carlson
Janice Fischer
Kay Niemeier
Pat Gonsier
Mike Simonsen
Bob Gabriel
Mike Gonsier
Phyllis Nyberg
Margie Swantek
Joe Anderson
Larry Miley
Joe Eikenhorst
Julie Gullberg
Connie Leach
Jack McCormick
Jim Peterson
Craig Monson
Rev. Wieseman
Barbara Bennett
Patty Dunn
Kent Heckman
Dan Husak
Mary Lou Kresha
Jane Anderson
Patricia Dahmke
Patty Gullberg
Judy Cerny
Dan Dunn
Gene Dappen
Cappen
Cheryl Osenbaugh
Debra Mickey
Donette Gabriel
Karen Johnson
Steve Osenbaugh
Pat Tindal
Scott Walgren
Steve Tenniges
Cha Chan
Ron Buffington
Leon Johnson
Sherry Snodgrass
Lynda Merrick
Kathy Bond
Connie Bush
Shelley Bond
Connie Stromberg
Ann Wobig
Kay Lux
Marla Richards
Raymond Kresha
Steven Sterup
Mike Cerny
Joe Kresha
Ken Sipes
Larry Clay
Marty Wobig
Mary Buresh
Nancy Mills
Beverly Wieseman
Pat Carlson
Linda Meister
Linda Gaedeke
Linda Peterson
Mary Kresha
Shirley Buresh
Dennis Jones
Jane Ann Rupe
Jane Sedlak
Janice Fisher
Brenda Bugbee
Jerry Urden
Amber Johnson
Ann Dunn
Ronnie Lux
Dianne Lux
Dianne Prell
Marsha Carlson
Karen Peterson
Weather summary for Polk County February snowfall
Polk county recorded nearly 1 percent inches of precipitation in February all as snow. With 8 inches on February 4 the snow melted to an official 2 inches by month end according to observer Harold Klingman. The report lists daily highs and lows and total precipitation.
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Polk County
Harold Klingman
Osceola High Music Dept Delivers Superior Concert
Dick Howe reports Osceola high school musicians presented a sparkling well planned concert Friday night to a large enthusiastic audience. The program featured a range from modern to classical works conducted by the director.
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Dick Howe
Osceola High
Funeral set tomorrow for Fredrickson 88
Funeral services for Fred Fredrickson 88 will be Thursday at 2 p m at Swede Home church. He died Monday at St Francis hospital Grand Island. Surviving are a son and two daughters. Gene Dappen conducts with running explanations of musical selections and performers.
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Fred Fredrickson
Swede Home Church
Fredrickson
Stromsburg
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Flood pictures shown at Osceola Lions club meeting
Swede Lind presented flood damage photos and slides of scenery and trips at the Osceola Lions club Monday noon. He urged conservation to reduce flood damage and noted related Lions business on student aid, centennial plans, March of Dimes, and an April glaucoma clinic. Eldon R. Johnson of Polk filed for county judge on a non political ticket.
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Lind
Osceola Lions Club
Lions Club
Eldon R. Johnson
Polk
Perry N. Sapp
Osceola
Polk County
Highway 81 meeting planned in Columbus banquet
Representatives from towns along U S Highway 81 are invited to a April 21 banquet in Columbus at St Bonaventure Memorial hall. Association president Harry Bryan of Hebron notes Congressmen legislators and state highway commission members will be invited. The Social Security representative H I Hornby from Lincoln will visit Osceola March 18, in the courthouse second floor from 9:00 to 12:00 noon.
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U. S. Highway 81
Columbus
Association
Harry Bryan
Hebron
St. Bonaventure Memorial Hall
State Highway Commission
Osceola Schools Close for Easter Weekend
Osceola schools will close Friday March 27 for Good Friday and Monday March 30 the day after Easter. Final day of school is May 20 with graduation May 15 and baccalaureate May 10. Other items include county government day March 19 and a spelling contest March 21.
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Osceola
Virgil Bugbee
Palmer
Watershed Conservancy Districts Explained for Polk County
Polk County soil and water supervisors discuss watershed conservancy districts as a tool for community resource development. The approach expands from farm and group efforts to a neighborhood scale addressing flood damage and erosion, with two paths to formation under Nebraska law and local participation central to success.
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Polk County
SWCD
Watershed Conservancy District
Board of Soil and Water Conservation District
Nebraska
March of Dimes Campaign Total Reaches 2181.26
County campaign director Dale Frizzell reports the 1964 March of Dimes fund drive completed with a net gain of 174.46 over last year. Readouts show Shelby 265.18, Osceola 347.29, Stromsburg 485.00, Polk 187.20, receipts by mail 406.61, Teens Activities 443.18, rural schools 25.05, misc 21.75, for a total 2,181.26 with 772.88 retained locally.
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Dale Frizzell
Frizzell
Shelby
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Odd Bits entertain Osceola audience by school band
Perry N. Sapp highlights the Osceola School Band event staged with Gene Dappen, praising the full auditorium turnout and the high quality marching. Revenue from 50 cent admission funds band uniforms while noting the Hackberry Combo and oblique regional notes.
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Perry N. Sapp
Osceola
Gene Dappen
Dappen and Co
Noot
Hackberry
H. S. Eklund
Archie
Otto B. Nelson
Sterup
Donald Dearborn
Ralph Dearborn
Polk County
Hastings
John Zang
Jacksonville
N. C
Zeng
Dr. Dearborn
John
Dearborn
Catawba College
Salisbury
Zang
U. S. Army
Abbie Zang
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Cornhusker
Legion Auxiliary
Miss Gullberg
Robert Grossnicklaus
Beth Monson
Paul Monson
Lincoln
Doris
Kenneth Anderson
Evangelical Free Church
Duane Peterson
Kansas City
George Kelly
Notre Dame
Marquette University
St. Joseph High School
South Bend
Ind
Emil Leypoldt
Alaska
Kodiak
Polk County Wildlife Club
Osceola High School
Sigler’s Garage
Roy’s Body Shop
Gamble’s
Nature
F. Fredrickson
Vic Newcomer
University Hospital, Omaha
Oregon
Minnesota
Conservancy
Joint Boards of Soil and Water Conservation District
Orchids
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