Bowling League Standings and Leaders From Last Week
The last week’s standings show Guffs Tavern leading with a 54 44 record and Shriners at 50 50. Highs include Bill Beebe 246 in a game and Stan Braithwait 620 in a series. Guffs Tavern tops team games 983 and 2806 in team series. In the Ladies Leisure League March 17, Ink Spots lead 46 29 with Mill Rollers 44 31 and Pin Pals 41 34. Carol Schmoker tops find and series with 194 and 529 respectively. Bowler of the Week Carol Schmoker with 133 pins over average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W—L Guffs Tavern
Shriners
Bush’s Cues
John’s Drug
Reece Abstractors
Kepner
Bill Beebe
Wayne Stallings
Stan Braithwait
Bil Berbe
Guffs Tavern
Gambles
John’s Tren
Ladies Leisure League
Smith’s Wheat Hearts
Conrads Ekoos
Carol Schmoker
Mildred Ransom
Doris Richter
Auto Mishap Near Osceola Leaves Three Hurt
A 53 Ford driven by Roy Richards with his younger brother and Donald Kelly left the road six miles northwest of town at 8 00 PM Friday. All three sustained minor injuries treated in a doctor s office. Substantial damage was reported to the undercarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Roy Richards
Glen Richards
Osceola
Donald Kelly
Richard Vincent
Clarks
County and district officials view erosion control structures
County Commissioners and Conservation District Supervisors visited 1960 erosion control structures built with Seward County. They see potential sites in Polk County to curb flooding and reduce road costs. A March 23 meeting will discuss Upper Clear Creek sites with farmers and local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward County
Polk County
Conservation District
Upper Clear Creek
ASC Committee
SCS
Jones Creek Conservancy District
Charles Lemon
SCS State Planning Party
Harold Klingman
Gary Garey
Leon Draeger
First March Baby Born Here at Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Holly Way daughter of Mr and Mrs Vayden Anderson Stromsburg is first March baby born at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. She arrived March 21 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Anderson Mercantile offers 12 cans of Heinz Baby Food to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Way
Vayden Anderson
Stromsburg
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Anderson Mercantile
Ten Polk County Residents Attending Wesleyan
Polk County residents are among 1,064 students at Nebraska Wesleyan University this year. Wesleyan reports record enrollment for the first semester with students from 75 of Nebraska's counties, 22 other states and 8 foreign countries. Among the Polk County attendees are Julie Larson Stromsburg Theron Carlson Lyndon Johnson Pat Loreman Mardell Johnson Lee Nelson Terry Randell Arvin Sundberg Elon Sundberg and Judy Wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Wesleyan
Nebraska
Polk
Julie Larson
Stromsburg
Theron Carlson
Lyndon Johnson
Pat Loreman
Mardell Johnson
Lee Nelson
Terry Randell
Arvin Sundberg
Elon Sundberg
Judy Wait
Corn Palace Cafe Adds New Telephone Number
Announcement notes a new directory entry for the Corn Palace Cafe with the phone number 52801 to be recorded in the local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Palace Cafe
Burgess Land Sold At Auction Near Osceola
The 80 acre unimproved tract owned by Ed Burgess sold at public auction to Adolph Kresha. The property located 56 miles north and a half mile east of Osceola brought 253.50 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burgess
Adolph Kresha
Osceola
Ardith Anderson to Wed Leon Schutte in September
Ardith Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson will wed Leon Schutte son of Mr and Mrs George Schutte of Clarks Nebraska. Both graduates of local high schools and employed in Omaha Nebraska the couple plans a September 2 1961 wedding at St Peters Catholic Church in Clarks.
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Arthur Anderson
Ardith Anderson
Leon Schutte
George Schutte
Clarks
Nebraska
Miss Anderson
Osceola High School
Omaha
Nebr
Schutte
Clarks High School
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Corn Palace Sold Monday
The Corn Palace Cafe changed hands when Mr. and Mrs. Bill LeSner purchased it at auction from Mr. and Mrs. Lee Re in Osceola. The cafe will reopen Saturday March 25 with free coffee and doughnuts all day and plans call for converting the upstairs into a meeting room and dining hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Palace
Bill LeSner
Lee Rein
Births at Mary's Hospital Columbus and Stromsburg family adds child
Shari Lou, 7 pounds, born Friday, March 17, to Mr and Mrs Delmar Augustine at Mary's Hospital Columbus. Holly Way, 8 pounds 6 ounces, born Tuesday, March 21 to Mr and Mrs Vayden Anderson of Stromsburg.
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Shari Lou
Delmar Augustine
the Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Vayden Anderson
Stromsburg
Holly Way
Social Calendar Notices Update
Eacy Aces meet with Mrs Neal Presley Thursday afternoon March 23. Cub Scout Pack meeting postponed to Friday March 31 at 7 30 PM at the Lutheran Church. Chapter CN PEO meets March 27 with Mrs P B Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacy Aces
Neal Presley
Lutheran Church
CN Peo
P. B. Campbell
Edith Heilman Ventures at Holdrege Farm Rally
Mrs Edith Heilman and her daughter with the Dwayne Andersons spent last weekend at the 7 A s Land race Farm near Holdrege enjoying time with family on the farm estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith, Heilman
7-A
Holdrege
Dwayne Andersons
Polk County Historical Society meets with film and talk
More than fifty attendees enjoyed a showing of Land of Their Own and a talk by Dr. Aeschbacher. The meeting approved lobby glass displays for early articles to await a museum, with Albert Ryan and D W McFadden tasked to install them. A style show Down Memory Lane is set for April 20 at Osceola Methodist. Thelma J Gibbins and Clarence E Burke wed March 16 at Osceola Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Historical Society
Nebraska
Aeschbacher
State Historical Society
D. W. McFadden
Curtis Flodman
Court House
Albert Ryan
Memory Lane
Osceola Methodist Church
Livestock Experts Share Systems at Osceola Meeting
Three men who built money with different livestock systems speak at the Osceola Commercial Club event. The Sonderup brothers detail pasture and irrigation with dry-lot finishing, Harley Warner highlights low-labor feeds, and Glen Peterson outlines breeding stock focus. Paul Monson moderates. free coffee and doughnuts provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Commercial Club
Osceola Methodist Church
Harry Lees
Commercial Club
Sonderup_ brothers
Nance County
Gary Garey
Garey
Glen Peterson
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Paul Monson
Bootstrap
Obrists sell land and buy motel in Central City deal
The Gerald Obrist 320 acre farm was sold at public auction last Wednesday March 15 to Hans Holtorf of Central City Nebraska. The Obrists purchased the Central Motel in Central City Nebraska from Mr and Mrs Jake Shaffer. Both transactions were handled by Crawford Schwarz Realty Auction Co of Central City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Obrist
Hans Holtorf
Central City
Nebraska
Obrist
Central Motel
Jake Shaffer
Crawford & Schwarz Realty Auction Co
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Dismissals List
A hospital page lists numerous patients and staff under a dismissal update. Names include Clyde Courtney Osceola Theresa Kampovitz Shelby Julia Blender Stromsburg Michelle Wyman Silver Creek Victor Krumbach Shelby James Lindburg Polk Elmer Naslund Osceola Arthur Adelson Polk Danny Watts Osceola Bill Chamness Shelby Edith Bayne Aurora Rhonda Lindquist Stromsburg Wene Johnson Osceola Art Dolgner Surprise Harold Lauer Surprise Lydia Jaax Shelby Wescoat Silver Creek Toe Shcott Osceola Ellen Stett Stromsburg Alex Adelson Stromsburg Gregg Hanquist Clarks John Carlson Polk Vayden Anderson Stroms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Courtney
Osceola
Theresa Kampovitz
Shelby
Julia Blender
Stromsburg
Michelle Wyman
Silver Creek
Victor Krumbach
James Lindburg
Polk
Elmer Naslund
Arthur Adelson
Danny Watts
Bill Chamness
Edith Bayne
Aurora
Wm. Barry
Rhonda Lindquist
Wene Johnson
Art Dolgner
Harold Lauer
Lydia Jaax
Fred Wescoat
Toe Shcott
Ellen Stett
Alex Adelson
Gregg Hanquist
Clarks
John Carlson
Vayden Anderson
Spotlight Premiere Draws Crowd at Osceola Implement
A sizable crowd attended the Spotlight Premiere at Osceola Implement on Saturday. Demonstrations occurred and get acquainted films were shown. Attendees registered, visited, and enjoyed lunch. Winners announced at 4 PM included a Transistor radio Kenneth Anderson Osceola, a Brass Food Warmer Richard Watts Osceola, a Mixing Bowl Set Irving Larson Stromsburg, a Portable Mixer Kalmar Herrmann Osceola, a Wire Stretcher Paul Meister Osceola, Thermo Glasses Carl Johnson Osceola, Zippo Lighters Herbert Hanson Stromsburg, a Zippo 6 foot Tape Gary Peterson Stromsburg, a heavy duty Knife Doug Peterson Stromsburg, a Parker Pen Ricky Rutter Osceola, an Imported Pencil Clifford Youngland Stromsburg, and Miriam Carlson Osceola with a camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Oliver
Kenneth Anderson
Richard Watts
Irving Larson
Stromsburg
Calmar Herrmann
Paul Meister
Carl Johnson
Herbert Hanson
Gary Peterson
Stromebore
Doug Peterson
Ricky Rutter
Clifford Youngland
Miriam Carlson
Union Good Friday Service At Osceola First Methodist
The Union Good Friday Service will be held at the First Methodist Church in Osceola on March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. The theme is The Seven Last Words with ministers from Osceola and nearby communities participating. The service starts at 1:00 and attendees may enter or leave during the service. Ministers include Rev. Harold J. Coates, Rev. John H. Carlson, Rev. Lester Anderson, Rev. B. A. Barnell, Rev. Robert V. Johnson, and Rev. Ray E. Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Osceola
Harold J. Coates
Benedict and
Bradshaw Methodist
John H. Carlson
Evangelical Covenant Church
Stromsburg
Lester Anderson
Superflames Take Fourth At State Bowling Meet
The Superflames finished fourth in the State Women’s Bowling Tournament in Grand Island earning fourth place prize money. Team members include Mary Lou Stallings Joan Beebe Evelyn Gissler Joyce Conrad and Reba Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superflames
Grand Island
Mary Lou Stallings
Joan Beebe
Evelyn Gissler
Joyce Conrad
Reba Conrad
Osceola Piano Recital Hosts Students for Spring Contests
Mrs. Fred W. Schuman hosted a Sunday piano recital for Osceola students Barbara Oberg Marion In ness Linda McKeag Carol Branting Cheryl McKeag and DeAnna Johansen of Shelby as they prepare for upcoming spring contests. Amber Johnson April Walgren and mothers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Schuman
Barbara Oberg
Marion Inness
Linda McKeag
Carol Branting
Cheryl McKeag
Osceola
DeAnna Johansen
Shelby
Amber Johnson
April Walgren
Weber Family Visits Senns Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bob Weber and their children from Ralston spent the weekend with Mrs Senn and Mr Senn the couple’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weber
Ralston
August Senn
Polk County Spelling Contest Set For March 25 at Jeffrey School
The Polk County Spelling Contest will be held March 25 at Jeffrey Elementary School. Spelling starts at 1:30 p.m. Eligible contestants are from grades three through eight, with up to four students per grade per school. Ribbons awarded to top four in each grade. champions determined from fifth to eighth grade winners. District contest on April 11 at York for first place fifth to eighth grade winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Jeffrey
Betty J. Majors
York
Blood Drive Nears Goal In Osceola Donation Drive
County Red Cross officials report blood demand outpacing supply but the recent Osceola visit yielded nearly 90 pints, close to the 100 pint goal. The organization remains encouraged and hopes the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Osceola
Blanche E. Elwood Dies at 75 in Osceola
Blanche E. Elwood 75, longtime Osceola resident, died Sunday March 19 at York Hospital after residing at Arbieter Home in York. Funeral services were held March 22 at Kepner Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Hawkins officiating. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Elwood
Osceola
York Hospital
Arbieter Home
York
Kepner Funeral Home
Ray H. Hawkins
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Sacred Concert by Luther College Choir in St Paul Church
The Luther College Choir of Wahoo Nebraska directed by Daniel Nelson performs a sacred concert Sunday evening March 26 at 7 30 at St Paul Lutheran Church. Two local girls Louise Peterson and Miriam Carlson are choir members. A free will offering will be received and the public is invited. They plan a concert tour to the West Coast after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Choir
Wahoo
Nebraska
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Daniel Nelson
West Coast
Louise Peterson
Miriam Carlson
Douglas Dunn Elected Publicity Chair of Ag Men’s Club
Douglas Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dunn has been elected Publicity Chairman of the Ag Men’s Club. He majors in Animal Husbandry at the University of Nebraska and is a member of University 4 H and Block and Bridle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dunn
Lewis Dunn
Ag. Men’s Club
Douglas
University of Nebraska
University
Local residents visit friends and host gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ransom Jr. spent Sunday afternoon in Lincoln visiting friends. Mrs. Phoebe Meergan joined other Sunday dinner guests at Miss Clara Dixon’s home in Clarks. Mrs. Wren Sherwood attended a coffee party at Mrs. Nellie Sargent's home Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Ransom Jr
Lincoln
Phoebe Meergan
Clara Dixon
Clarks
Wren Sherwood
Nellie Sargent
Fatal gunshot deaths York man Gail Rystrom
Gail Rystrom 24 a York business man was found dead of a gunshot wound near Stromsburg at 2 15 am Monday. A 38 caliber pistol lay nearby and Polk County Attorney William Norton ruled the death accidental after a search involving 50 men. Rystrom had taken his wife Marilyn Junge to a York bowling alley the day before and disappeared after failing to pick her up. He rolled to the bottom of a hill during hunting with the pistol. his body was found in a pasture near his parents farm southeast of Stromsburg. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Rystrom
York
Stromsburg
Lester Rystrom
Polk
William Norton
Rystrom
Osceola Reserves End Season With Balanced Record
Osceola reserves finish 7–7 despite drop-outs and transfers. They beat Clarks 53–40, Fullerton 53–47, Palmer 55–47, and fell to Polk 60–54. A close Aurora game ended 39–37 after a late buzzer controversy. In the Polk County Tournament Osceola trailed 31–13 at halftime, rallied to force overtime and ended tied 52, then lost in overtime amid foul trouble and key misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Fullerton
Palmer
Polk
Aurora
Huskies
Seco
Barry Schmoker
Osceola
Cubs
Miley
R. Frizzell
Studley
Osceola High to Attend Goldenrod Music Festival
Osceola High School music department will participate in the Goldenrod Music Festival on March 28 in Genoa Nebraska. Participating groups include band girls glee mixed chorus triple trio trumpet trio saxophone quartet clarinet quartet and clarinet flute duet. Instrumental solos will be performed by Dee Ann Conrad Marilyn Oberg Jerry Urban Betty Lou Burritt and Barbara Oberg along with vocal and piano solos.
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Osceola High School
Genoa
Nebraska
Dee Ann Conrad
Marilyn Oberg
Jerry Urban
Betty Lou Burritt
Barbara Oberg
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Merchants
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Bowling Belles
W—L Gas Co. Fe
Larrys Tavern
Les’s Clinpers
Osceola Lumber
Bers
Jesuson Plum
Farmers Co-op
Fairacres Osceola Contractors
East Side
Ned’s Service High Ind
Cal Boden
Bud Jacobson
Fairacres
Les
Bob Sterup
Ray Kepner
Duane Rune
Walt Koehler
Charles Fischer
Thriftway
Shelby Oil
Standard Oil
Osceola Cleaners
Ned’s
Bush’s Blackbirds
Gutter Dusters
Federal Land
al Sinclair
Mohawks
John’s
Jack Pesek
Rocky Hamilton
Pesek
The
Osceola Firemen
Historical Society Meeting
Thelma J. Gibbins
Clarence E. Burke
Ray Hawkins
Leon
Gibbins - Burke
Hopwood
Dolly Hanshew
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gerald Obrists
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Impl
Union Good Friday
Ag. Men’‘s Club
Fox
Randy Studley
Larry Iley
Gary Rodene
Steve Headlee
Ron Frizzell
Bruce Frizzell
Ken Kropatsch
Larry Waller
Mike Cotter
Joe Roberts
Bob Gabriel
Ron Buffington
Lester Gabriel
Dan Wieseman
Leon Johnson
Jerry Gondringer
Gary Ahlquist
Glen Jones
Nick Zedicker
Ees Ae
Bob McCormick
Louis Kontor
Tota Eeeteeasene
Cotter
Gondringer
Waller
Shelby Midway
Goldenrod Music Festival
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