Community Club Notes and Local Visits in Grand Island
Lone Star by Mildred Hahn reports William Sprunk and sons of Platte Center as business callers at the Robert Schmidt home on Monday. Mrs. Frank Kinzli hosted the Grand Island Community Club meeting with Gladys Traden in charge and donations to the cancer fund. Mrs. Kinzli served lunch. 11 members and one guest attended. Linda Kinzli will host on June 7. Allyn Leimser attended funeral services for John T. Johnson at St. Bonaventure in Columbus Friday morning, the 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Leimser and Mrs. Harold Hussmann visited Stromsburg and Osceola on Wednesday. Connie and Robert Leimser stayed with sister Mrs. Carl Bollig. They attend Columbus High School. Miss Romana Kresha attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hahn
William Sprunk
Community notes from Pawnee Chief region and surrounding towns
A personal shower for Miss Alice Harrison at Pawnee Chief Cafe, mothers day calls to Mr. and Mrs. Kro patsch and Mr. and Mrs. Nitsch, plans to move to Fremont, Cedar Bluffs teacher Bernard Nitsch visiting with family, several C Y O and food sale organizers in Osceola, visits in Omaha and Columbus, high school class end announcements from St. Marys, 8th grade graduates from Dist. 16, and a note on Mrs Vera soos teaching again next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee Chief Cafe
Alice Harrison
Leonard Kropatsch
Jim Kropatsch
Great Lakes Naval Station
Rudolph Nitsch
Midland
Texas
Bernard Nitsch
Cedar Bluffs
Nebr
Father Schnoebelen
St. Mary’s Church
David Leimser
Bob Bright
Marcy Cyza
Verasoos
Lawrence Leimser
Mil
Local Visits Highlight Social Church Circle Gatherings
Dred Hahn visited Thursday at the Carl Tschauner home with Mrs. Carl Bollig and family. Mrs. Helen Higgs of Sunnyvale California joined Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pittman on Sunday and stayed with her sister Mrs. Lee Reeves and family in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dred Hahn
Carl Tschauner
Carl Bollig
Helen Higgs
Sunnyvale
Calif
Milton Pittman
Madison
Lee Reeves
Wesley Chapel Social Center Guests and Local Visitors
Best callers were Mrs. Bill Wieseman and several church members who brought fruit and candy for the Rest Home guests and presented a program. The Merricks were in Lincoln and Columbus for events, while many others visited families in Omaha York and Stromsburg. Weddings and holiday gatherings filled a busy social week across Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wieseman
Addie Wieseman
Helen Ahlin
Omaha
Art Ekstrom
Elmer Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Rupert Carlson
Perry Sapp
Anita Marie Peterson
Donna Nelson
Margaret Peterson
Janice Peterson
Vivian Carlson
Jane Frizzell
Lutheran Church
Dick Merricks
Leon Merricks
Mattie Banks
Lincoln
Columbus
Roy Wisely
Merten
Daisy Eyler
California
Alice Martin
Paul Martin
York
Clyde Molt
Sheriden van Hoosen
Harold Smiths
Neil Hasselbalchs
Rex Fusby
Idaho
Air Force
Eugene Sterup
Wilmer Carter
Palmer
Forrest City
Alfred Kuhnel
Adolph Kuhnels
Fred Alt
Art Chambers
McCook
Platte Valley ARC to Host Beatrice State Home Superintendent
Beatrice State Home Superintendent M. E. Wyant will speak at the Platte Valley Association for Retarded Children meeting on Friday May 26 at 8 p m at St Anthony’s Social Hall Columbus. He will discuss the Sterilization Law home discipline staff screening and other topics and answer questions from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wyant
Beatrice State Home
Platte Valley
St. Anthony’s Social Hall
Columbus
Nebraska
Herman Otte
Wyant
Gtsas
Off Campus Classes Planned for 1961 62 in Central Nebraska
A Columbus planning session with Polk Platte Merrick and Colfax county superintendents arranged a tentative 1961 62 off campus class schedule led by Dr Rosalie Farley Extension Coordinator. Classes span Columbus Central City Osceola Schuyler with courses in school administration elementary teaching language arts art social organization and more. Enrollees determine if sessions materialize. notify county superintendent to receive organizational meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Polk
Platte
Merrick
Colfax
Rosalie Farley
Osceola
Central City
P.E
Schuyler
Harris Offutt airman weds Lois Iler at Omaha church
A-2C Charlie Wayne Harris of Offutt Air Base married Lois Jean Iler at First Lutheran Church Omaha at 4 pm Sunday. Rev Robert J Hart officiated. The couple plans to live at 813 South 22nd Street Omaha after a Idaho Falls trip. Friends and family attended a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jean Iler
Charlie Wayne Harris
Offut Air Base
First Lutheran Church
Omaha
Robert J. Hart
Marvin Kenneth Iler
Irman Harris
Nick de Fillippis
Charlie Harris
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Bertha Ferguson
June _fier
Jack Tedder
Offut
Leonard Iller
Robert Leisman
South 22Nd St
Greenbugs Threaten Wheat in Polk County Fields
Polk County farmers should inspect wheat for greenbugs during cool springs as infestation appears like nitrogen starvation or drought. Shake shredded blades onto white paper to detect insects. if many small green bugs appear, apply Parathion by airplane only. Treated fields can show quick recovery within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Change of Servicemen's Addresses
Clair D. Huggler 5548-56-20 SA USN Naval Hospital Corps School San Diego Calif. Pvt. Jan Grossnicklaus U.S. 55672 794 Trainee Detachment Class 57 1st FA MSL Tag Bn Fort Sill Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair D. Huggler
USN Naval Hospital Corps School
San Diego
Calif
Jan Grossnicklaus
U.S
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Junior Farmers 4 H Club Holds May Meeting
The Junior Farmers 4 H club met May 18 at 8 oclock in the County Extension office with Gary B Garey as chair. Six members were present. Leadership: Dale Dunn leader. Bob McMeekin and Dave Rutter assistant leaders. Bill McMeekin president. Tim McMeekin vice president. Bob McMeekin secretary treasurer. Rick Rutter news reporter. Next meeting set for June 7 at 8 oclock at Bob McMeekin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary B. Garey
Dale Dunn
Bob McMeekin
Dave Rutter
Bill McMeekin
V. Pres
Tim McMeekin
Sec
Bobby McMeekin
Rick Rutter
Soldier PFC Allen K Hellstrom joins Exercise Lava Plains
Army private first class Allen K Hellstrom son of Mr and Mrs John W Hellstrom Stromsburg Nebraska participates in Exercise Lava Plains a joint Army Air Force field training at the Yakima firing center Washington. The drill runs through May 22 with 18000 troops from the 11th Infantry Division Ninth and Twelfth Air Forces engaging in large maneuvers. Hellstrom serves in Headquarters Battery 77th Artillery Fort Lewis Washington after enlisting in 1958 and basic training at Fort Carson Colorado. The 21 year old was a 1958 Stromsburg high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Allen K. Hellstrom
John W. Hellstrom
Stromsburg
Lava Plains
Yakima
Wash
Ninth
Twelfth Air Forces
4Th Division
39Th Infantry
Hellstrom
77Th Artillery
Fort Lewis
Fort Carson, Cole
Stromsburg High School
4-H Gals Plan June Columbus Tour and Demo
The 4-H Gals met at Debra Dunn’s home on Saturday May 20. Members gave hints on making posters for the fair and Debra Dunn demonstrated making sandwiches. A lunch was served by Mrs. Dale Dunn and plans were made for a June tour to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Dunn
Columbus
Dale Dunn
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Alice Harrison
A blue and white color scheme marked a May 13 bridal shower at the Clarence Johnson home honoring Miss Alice Harrison. Hostesses were Mrs. Esther Shermadine Mrs. Walter Koehler Miss Lillie Johnson Mrs. Alton Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Miss Harrison will wed Mr. Charles Ziemba May 27 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Alice Harrison
Esther Shermadine
Walter Koehler
Lillie Johnson
Alton Johnson
Miss Harrison
Charles Ziemba
Columbus
Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Announces May Activities
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swede Home lists Vacation Bible School daily 8 30 11 30 a m May 25 8 00 p m Luther League postponed May 27 cemetery mowing 9 00 a m and confirmation instruction 9 30 11 30 a m May 27 and worship at 11 00 a m May 28 Trinity Sunday Sunday School 10 00 a m. Memorial Day services at Calvary Cemetery May 30 10 00 a m with Pastor Robert V Johnson officiating.
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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Calvary Cemetery
Robert V. Johnson
Glendale couple visits as relatives host tour ends at wedding
Mr and Mrs James Dunn of Glendale arrive May 16 for two weeks with Fred and family. They visit Om aha and Marion Ohio sisters. Several local families host gatherings and attend a wedding in Omaha with Iler Schmoker kin involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Glendale
Calif
Fred Dunn
Omaha
Marion
Ohio
Alex Wobig
Newman Grove
Verland Bauer
Rising City
Chas. Norman
Wren Sherwood
Emil S. F. Johnson
Stromsburg
Sherwoods
Art Swedenberg
Clarks
Walter Watts
Fremont
Rex Watts
Dennis
Burns
Patty
Starla Watts
Raymond Shockey
Polk
Floyd Patron
Leonard Weyer
Marcia
Eddie
Marysville
Kansas
Carl Cederberg
Weyer
Cederberg
John Cederberg
Elfreda Brubaker
Lincoln
Clyde Smith
Jacoby
A. J. Herrmann
John Ringel
Fred Dunns
Ringels
Osceola
Community Notes From Osceola And Surrounds
Local families visit relatives and attend events in Osceola and nearby areas. Mentions include Donna Mentink graduation honors, Captain G J Merklinger returning from Korea and future station in Aberdeen Maryland, and a District 7 school picnic despite rain. Attendees include Ringel family from Omaha, Kellner family from Arnold, Stavick, and Stromberg households with Mrs. Phoebe Morgan visiting Columbus.
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Lone Star
Muse Theatre
Satur
Gulliver
Kerwin Mathews
All New
Skylark
Columbus, Nebraska
Farm Bureau Insurance
Richard L. Klein
the Farm Bureau Ins. Co
Wesley Chapel
Mrs
Floyd West
ARC Meeting
Ler Harris
Sam Crouse
John Deere
Oliver
Osceola Impl
Marlin, Elmer & Hardy
Sam Cook
Sam
A. D. Kellner
Arnold
Vida Beckmeyer
Kenneth Mentink
Donna
Ralph Swedenburg
Otto Swanson
Vaughn Mickey
Wesley Swedenberg
Gerald Mentink
Linda
Ronnie Watts
Mervin Stromberg
G. J. Merklinger
Cently
Korea
Beatrice
Henry Merklinger
Plymouth
Capt. Merklinger
Stromberg
Aberdeen
Henry Merklingers
Phoebe Morgan
Fern Ditzler
Ed Bonne
L L. Iler
Leslie Adelson
Judy Adelson
District 7
Edith Smith
First National Bank
U. S
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
McDonald’s
Swifts
Macaroni
Owen Ws van Camps
Sunkist
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