Bowling League Standings and Highs From Last Week
Standings show Guffs Tavern 521, Shriner s 49, Osceola Hdn 424, John's Drug 39, Gambles 38, Reece Abstractors 37, Kepners 33, Seven Up 30, Wobigs 28 in a week marked by top individual scores Ray Kepner 220 and Wayne Stalling 580. Classic and Ladies Leisure leagues list teams, records, and high games with Del Johnson 217 and Rose Smith 187 leading individual performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W—L Guffs Tavern
Shriners
John’s Drug
Reece Abstractors
Guffs Tavern
Seven Up
W—L Thriftway
Lees Realty
Osceola Cleaners
Matadors
Shelby Oil
Walsteads _ WW
Farmers Elevator
Standard Oil
Steckley
del Johnson
Ray Kepner
Bob Hrouda
Marvin Dawes
Thriftway
Walsteads
Ladies Leisure League
ARG Ink Spots
Johnson’s Corvairs
Smith’s Wheat Hearts
Conrad’s
Ekcos
Rose Smith
Alta Wieseman
Helen Johnson
Pat Miller
Smith
Wheat Hearts
Ink Spots
Neds Service
Wobigs
Blackbirds
Bush’s Sap
Fed. Ld. Bk Hepatethee
John’s Rexall
Mohawks
Sinclair Service
Bobby Pins Greenbacks
Roy’s Wreckers
Ind
Joan Sivers
Bertha Smith
Mavis Rowan
Reba Conrad
Ned’s Service
Bobby Pins
Ned’s
Miss Clara Schott Dies At 78 In Shelby
Miss Clara Schott aged 78 of Shelby died early Monday at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 00 am Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church Shelby with burial in Shelby Cemetery. She was sister to Joseph and Louis Schott and Mrs Ed Wagner of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Schott
Shelby
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
Miss Schott
Joseph and
Louis Schott
Ed Wagner
Osceola
Walgren Crawbaugh Wedding At Columbus Saturday
Mr and Mrs Martin Jones attended the wedding of Miss Judy Walgren and Gary Crawbaugh at Columbus Saturday afternoon. They were Saturday supper guests of Mrs Dwight Edwards of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Albert Schmoker called on Mr and Mrs Edward Rosenberry Sr in Shelby Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jones
Judy Walgren
Gary Crawbaugh
Columbus
Dwight Edwards
Albert Schmoker
Edward Rosenberry Sr
Shelby
Midland College Acapella Choir Sets Ten Day Spring Tour
The Midland College Acapella Choir directed by Prof. John Seagard will leave Fremont Friday for an eleven concert ten day tour through seven states. Louis Monson, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Monson, is a member. A Jaurez Mexico visit follows the El Paso concert with a Palm Sunday finale in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland College Acapella
Fremont
Sixty Voice
John Seagard
Louis Monson
Paul Monson
Jaurez
Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Polk County History Tonight at Court House
The Historical Society invites residents to learn about Polk County with a Thursday night meeting at the Court House. Hosts Mr and Mrs McFadden welcome attendees at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
Court House
Mrs. McFadden
J Inness Receives National Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
Jeanne Inness daughter of Mr and Mrs John Inness is one of five University of Nebraska students chosen for Woodrow Wilson National Fellowships. The award covers first year graduate study and aims to foster college teaching as a possible career. Inness will study English at Cornell University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Jeanne Inness
John Inness
Cornell University
Land Prize Fish At Gavins Point Dam Catch
On a Gavins Point fishing trip Vern Berck of Greens Chapel Community Rev. Martin G Braun and W V Harris of Shelby snagged a spoonbill catfish 59% inches long and 42 1 4 pounds. The trio landed nearly 100 fish including 26 catfish and a 5 pound pike. The Gavins Point river has been ice free for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavins Point Dam
Vern Berck
Greens Chapel
Martin G. Braun
W. V. Harris
Shelby
Gavins Point
Local Families Host Supper and Hospital Return
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wesley Jones. Mr Joseph Schott returned home Saturday from the Annie Jeffrey Memorial hospital after developing pneumonia and was readmitted Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jones
Wesley Jones
Joseph Schott
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Deceased and Dismissed Names Listed in Hospital News
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital lists deceased and dismissed patients and relatives including Miss Clara Schott, Mrs. Stanley VanHoosen and baby girl, Mr. Will Harrison, Mr. Rudolph Gissler, Mr. Alton Johnson, Mrs. Rex Peterson, Miss Jo Ellen Stromberg, Mr. Gerald Hinze, Mr. Elroy Brooke, Mrs. Victor Krumbach, Miss Michalle Wyman, Mr. Joe Schott, Mrs. James Lindburg, Mrs. Julia Blender, Mrs. Elmer Naslund, Mrs. Ellen Stett, Miss Theresa Kampovitz, and others across Osceola Shelby Polk Stromsburg Surprise Silver Creek Waco and York communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Schott
Shelby
Stanley VanHoosen
Will Harrison
Osceola
Rudolph Gissler
Alton Johnson
Rex Peterson
Jo Ellen Stromberg
Polk
Gerald Hinze
Waco
Elroy Brooke
York
Irene Johnson
Art Dolgner
Victor Krumbach
Michalle Wyman
Silver Creek
Joe Sc
American Legion County Govt Day Planned in Polk County
The American Legion Nebraska department sponsors a Polk County event for juniors. On March 15 1961 students register at the district court at 10 00 then hear history and government talks by William Norton and Philip Nyberg tour the courthouse and join a luncheon at the Methodist Church with Legion Auxiliary service. After observing student officials reconvene for Neb Safety Patrol program before adjournment at 3 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department of Nebraska
Polk Co
William H. Norton
Philip H. Nyberg
Robert L. Mills
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Polk
Nebraska
Nebraska State Safety Patrol
Legion Committee
Chm
Dr. H. S. Eklund to Attend Postgraduate Study in Rochester
Dr. H. S. Eklund and Mrs. Eklund left Saturday for Rochester Minnesota where he will attend postgraduate study for ten days. They will then visit their daughter and family in St. Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Eklund
Rochester
Minn
Dr. Eklund
St. Paul
Silver Anniversary Observed For Harold and Jones
A 25th wedding anniversary celebration was held Sunday February 26 at the couple’s home with a dinner and a money tree. Attendees included Gary Conrad family, Earl E. Treadway, Lillian Sickles, Philip Timm and Kay, Fannie McCray, Theo Hansen, Elaine Gondringer, Walden Jones, and Alliance and York guests. A neighbor’s party Friday evening at Morris Dunn home honored the couple with gifts and a 6:30 buffet supper at the Earl Watts home where bowling teammates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jones
Gary Conrad
Shane
Tammy
Earl E. Treadway
Jean Ann
Lillian Sickles
Columbus
Philip Timm
Kay
Fannie McCray
York
Theo Hansen
Alma
Nebraska
Elaine Gondringer
Shelby
Morris Dunn
Dennis
Dale Dunn
Fred Dunn
Ewald Pliefke
James McKeag
Linda
Morris Gunn
Earl Watts
Mrs. Jones
Messrs
Mmes
John Inness
Geo. Inness
Martin Roberts
Dean Buffington
Calmar Herrmann
Osceola Bullpups Defeat Polk 39 to 24 for Third Place
Osceola dominated Polk with sharp defense and a 18 to 7 halftime lead. Jim Headlee and Lonnie Miley sparked steals and shots while Greg Ransom’s rim shot moment inspired a late push, as Silver Creek edged Stromsburg 33 to 28 in the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk
Jim Headlee
Miley
Greg Ransom
Lonnie Miley
Girl Scout Exhibits at Consumers Window Displays
Girl Scout Week features exhibits of winter art projects led by Mrs. Harold Hauberg and Mrs. Bill Miller to earn Advanced Art Badge. Troop 231 girls in 8th grade, led by Mrs. Klingman and Mrs. Hawkins, plan camping display highlights for Curved Bar pin. Viewing encouraged at Consumers Kepners Osceola Cleaners with American Legion Auxiliary sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hauberg
Bill Miller
Harold Klingman
Ray Hawkins
Methodist Church
Consumers
American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Johnson
Mother of Forrestt Burgess Dies in Tecumseh
Mrs. Frank Burgess aged 83, mother of Forrestt Burgess, died Sunday evening at a rest home in Tecumseh after years of ill health. Mr and Mrs Forrestt Burgess and their sons attended the funeral services held Wednesday in Tecumseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burgess
Forrestt Burgess
Tecumseh
Forrestt Burgess and
Osceola Chamber to Entertain Wives at March Dinner
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce will entertain their wives at a seven o'clock dinner on March 24 at the Lutheran Church. The event aims to enlighten wives on civic organizational problems and functions. Reservations due by Friday March 17. Tickets available from Elmer Johnson Glen Green Mike Snodgrass Ray Conrad Dean Buffington Chris Dahmke and Earl Miley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Lutheran Church
Elmer Johnson
Glen Green
Mike Snodgrass
Ray Conrad
Dean Buffington
Chris Dahmke
Earl Miley
Fun Feed at Osceola FFA and FHA Draws Community
Osceola high school hosted the Fun Feed on March 8 1961 in the auditorium. Supper began at 6 30 with attendees bringing covered dishes. Afterward the FFA demonstrated civil defense music by the triple and trumpet trios and the evening ended with square dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Ffa
FHA
FFA
Bootstrap Signs Lincoln Cattleman for Meeting
Glenn Peterson of Lancaster County, a Hereford breeder on a dry land pastures operation, will join a three member panel at the Operation Bootstrap Livestock Meeting in Osceola. Peterson will discuss pasture improvements and cattle costs with Osceola farmer Paul Monson moderating and two other panelists to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Peterson
Lancaster County
Osceola
Peterson
Lincoln
Sandhills
Polk County
Paul Monson
Clover Club Meeting Updates and Schedule
The Clover Clover Club met a week early on March 11 at Gary Nelson's with President Gary Ahlquist presiding. Topics included Safety and a bowling party. next meeting is April 21 at Jim Peterson's, and the B club gathers April 8 at Kay Neimier's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Nelson
Gary Ahlquist
Jim Peterson
Kay Neimier
Birth of Baby Girl Sheryl Marie to Hull Couple
Mr and Mrs Bob Harrison of Hull Massachusetts became parents to a baby girl born March 4 weighing 7 lbs 8% ozs named Sheryl Marie. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Harrison. Bob reenlisted in the navy for six more years as an engineer First Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Harrison
Hull
Mass
Sheryl Marie
George Harrison
Bob
Navy
Freshman Nursing Students Capped in Two Nebraska Churches
Kay Watts of Omaha and Barbara Jane Wieseman of Lincoln were among groups of fifty-two and thirty-one freshmen respectively capped after completing six months and first semester nursing requirements. The ceremonies at First Methodist Church featured Rev. Robert Naylor and Rev. Charles E. Funk with candlelight services and the Florence Nightingale Pledge. A reception followed for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Watts
Ralph Watts
Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing
Omaha
First Methodist Church
Robert Naylor
Charles E. Funk
Barbara Jane Wieseman
Fred Wieseman
Bryan Memorial School of Nursing
Lincoln
Dayton Olson
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Social Calendar Items For March Meetings
Beulah Cemetery Society meets Friday March 17 with Mrs Irene Meacham and Mrs Geo Heinemeyer notice change of meeting place Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs Roy Trotter Osceola Project Club meets with Mrs Fred Bond Tuesday March 21 Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday March 22 1730 Hospital Auxiliary meets 2 00 PM Monday March 20 in hospital dining room Ride A Wees meets Thursday March 16 800 PM with Mrs Phip Nyberg W QT U meets Thursday March 16 230 PM at the home of Mrs Emil Monson Garden Club meets Tuesday March 21 with Mrs Emil Monson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Cemetery Society
Irene Meacham
Geo. Heinemeyer
the Legion Auxiliary
Roy Trotter
Hach
Osceola Project Club
Fred Bond
Rebekah Lodge
Hospital Auxiliary
Ride-A-Wees
Phip Nyberg
W.qt.u
Emil Monson
Garden Club
Change of Address For Richard J. Kropatsch
In a notice filed with the service, Richard J. Kropatsch FA 548-53-85 requests a change of address. He is listed as son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kropatsch. The address change concerns his assignment at USNTC Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Kropatsch
USNTC
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Richard
Conrad Kropatsch
Local ladies host afternoon gathering in Stromsburg
Mrs Milton Anderson and Miss Elsie Peterson of Stromsburg joined Miss Lillie Johnson Miss Vern elle Carlson and Mrs John Anderson for a Thursday afternoon visit hosted by Mrs Wren Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Anderson
Elsie Peterson
Stromsburg
Lillie Johnson
Vernelle Carlson
John Anderson
Wren Sherwood
Osceola Bulldogs end season with twelve wins and eight losses
Osceola finishes 12–8 led by Bob Dinges who scored 367 points and averaged 18.3 per game. Five players hit double figures. Dinges and Headlee led in field goal and free throw accuracy amid a 1152–1025 scoring margin. The team eyed next season with several returning players and strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Stromsburg
Conesill
Osceola
Polk
Fullerton
Bob Dinges
Bulldogs
Larry Miley
Mike Cotter
Gary Rodene
Bob
Steve Headlee
Polk Cubs
Goldenrod
B. Dinges
L. Miley
M. Cotter
Gondringer
G. Rodene
S. Headlee
R. Studley
B. Frizzell
R. Frizzell
L. Wieseman
D. Richards
Larry
Don
Dr Banik to Lecture on Mysterious Hunza
The Benedict PTA hosts a program in the Benedict School auditorium on Tuesday March 21. Dr Allen Banik of Kearney Nebraska will present slides from his Hunzaland tour on Art Linkletters TV program People Are Funny. He notes Hunza residents live to 110 to 120 years and stay healthy until death. A free will offering will defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict P.T.A
Benedict School
Allen Banik
Kearney
Nebr
Hunzaland
Art Linkletters
Hunza
Bridal Shower for Mrs Nyla Pehrson Sutherland at Kearney
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Nyla Pehrson Sutherland of Kearney was held Saturday evening at the Clarence Carlson home. Entertainment included bride bingo and guests opened gifts before a lunch. Decorations featured a St Patrick motif. Hostesses were Miriam Carlson Mrs Alton Johnson and Mrs Eddie Mangelsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyla Pehrson Sutherland
Kearney
Clarence Carlson
Bingo
St. Patrick
Miriam Carlson
Alton Johnson
Eddie Mangelsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cornhuskers
Bowling Belles
Gas Co
Larry’s Tavern Wean
Les’s Clippers
Ae Osceola Lumber
Siglers Johnson Plumbers
Farmers Co-op
Fairacres
Osceola Contractors
Bud Jacobson
Bill Bahr
Lloyd Schlesinger
Harlan Rowan
Siglers
Larry’s Tavern
Tarry’s Tavern
Albert Ryan
Dr. Mills
Fred Schuman
Ronald N. Gass
P. O. Box
Midland College Choir
J. Inness
Nat
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
American Legion Boys and Girls County Govt. Day
Ft . Tg
Studley Miley
Nelson
G Ransom
Dinges
Headley Od
Monson
Eikenhorst
McCormick
Aisoe
Forrestt
Burgess
C of C
Bootstrap
Lincoln Cattleman
Clover Clover Club
Farmers Co-op Grain Co
John Cederberg
Dr. Banik
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