Tragic death of T. Borowiak at Wyoming rail yard
Theodore T. Borowiak 31 of Silver Creek died after being struck by a train engine while working as a Union Pacific gang foreman near Thayer Junction Wyoming. Funeral rites held in Silver Creek with rosaries, a requiem mass, and military graveside honors by American Legion Post No. 263. He served in Korea with the 99th armored field artillery and is survived by his wife Rose and four children, his parents, a brother and two sisters.
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Silver Creek
Theodore T. Borowiak
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Thayer Junction
Rock Springs
Holy Name Society
Fleming-McKown Funeral Home
Norman Parr
St. Lawrence Church
American Legion Post No
Pep Club Chooses New Officers At Silver Creek
The Silver Creek pep club elected officers for the new school year with Lynette Robak as president and Janice Nyffeler as vice president. Officers include secretary Jeanne Powers treasurer Cynthia Borowiak and news reporter Rita Bialas.
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Silver Creek
Lynette Robak
Janice Nyffeler
Jeanne Powers
Cynthia Borowiak
Rita Bialas
Vanita Willits
Brenda Alexander
Shaun Davis
Mary Martin
Marilyn Meyer
Connie Kulallth
Gay Beck
Diane Parker
Graduation Recap at Silver Creek Honors 50 Students
Graduation week at Silver Creek included 24 seniors and 26 eighth graders in a crowd of about 1,000 at the high school auditorium. Dr. Robert Manley delivered the address. Kathy Padroza was salutatorian and Phil Gray the valedictorian who sang a solo. Memorial Day store closures noted, and a 50th wedding anniversary planned for Mr. and Mrs. Vitamvas with a Cape May trip.
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J. M. Vitamvas
Cape May
N. J
John Wm. Vitamvas
Silver Creek
Silver Creek High
Robert Manley
Kathy Padroza
Phil Gray
Dr. Manley
University of Nebraska
Central City
Seretera Club
Phonotary
Kenny Reed
Rupert
Ida
Fred Grosch
Phyllis Fitzgerald
Mitchell
Jean Power
Burwell
Vicki Willits
Grand Island
Richard Matuszek
Chicago
Lucille Govern
David Governs
Columbus
Marion Tarnick
Frank Borowiak
Genoa
Richard Kula
Janet Davis
Pioneer Ballroom
John Stopak
Shari Davis
JoAnn Stopak
Karen Stempek
Mrsea Stempek
Pat Ziemba
Local Social Notes From Lincoln To Stromsburg
Clarks News reports visits by the Roy and Elmer Nelsons to the Ted Wymans in Silver Creek and by Walter Nelson to Stromsburg. Mrs. Art Pollard of North Bend visited her sister Mrs. Joe Ourada. Mrs. Bill Wurtz and family traveled to Lincoln. Pat and girls stayed with Mrs. Bill Alley while Mrs. Jacobi attended a meeting. Herb Wurtz visited Anna Wurtz in Olk.
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Roy
Elmer Nelsons
Ted Wymans
Silver Creek
Walter Nelson
Stromsburg
Art Pollard
North Bend
Joe Ourada
Bill Wurtz
Janet
Jolene
Jim Jacobi
Lincoln
Pat
Bill Alley
Jacobi
Herb Wurtz
Anna Wurtz
Olk
Sunday Socials Highlight Local Visits Across York
Mrs. Art Schlondorf and Mrs. John Schlondorf visited in York on Sunday. The Sweet and Dexter families joined George Sweet for Sunday dinner. Jerry Ksiazek and family attended Mrs. Ksiazek's birthday at Gerald Schott's home. Waldo Petersons were guests at Dwight Strobel's Sunday supper. Glen Thomas attended a piano recital for Pamela Ostberg at Willard Adelson's Polk home. Leonard Frazier visited George Zlomke in Archer on Sunday. Mrs. Pete Stromberg called on Jim Marker’s home Friday.
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Art Schlondorf
York
John Schlondorf
Frank Sweet
Bill Dexter
Randy
George Sweet
Jerry Ksiazek
Columbus
Gerald Schott
Willard Adelson
Polk
Leonard Frazier
Archer
George Zlomke
Pete Stromberg
Jim Marker
Methodist Churches Present Special Program This Week
Fairview Methodist hosts special guests from Silver Creek and Osceola this Wednesday afternoon. A film about John Wesley will be shown. Sunday schedule includes 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Church School and choir rehearsal every Monday. MYF and Junior MYF meet Wednesdays.
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Methodist Churches
Fairview
Silver Creek
Osceola
John Wesley
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Rehersal
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Omaha
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L. T. van Winkie
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Jeanie
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Nancy
Steve Powers
Jim Johnson
Alda Tooker
Juey Schott
Janet van Winkle
Carol
Claudia Carter
Dennis Gray
Connie Jones
Scott Cowgill
Greg Burger
Ronnie Graham
John Thayer
Clint van Winkle
H. R. Weber
Robert Murray
Fred Dittmer
E.M. Jacobsen
Harry Bertrams
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Norman Carter
Henry
Ernest Fuehrers
E. L. Klein
Gene Murray
Kearney
Robert Murrays
Harry Bertram
Cincinatti
Bertrams
Owen Gilliland
Jack Burgers
Marilyn Wells
Clarks Methodist Church
Sunny
Larry Kresha
David City
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Shelby
Norman Euses
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Davidity
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St. Marys Hospital
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Bob Matison
Frank Stanczyk
Tim
Bob Wyman
Mette Schott
Ernie Davis
Charles Drozd
Alex Drozd
Lowell Galusha
Lyle Himebaugh
Dick Edk
Central
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John Karges
Marvin Jaen
Helen Kinney
Harold Martin
Marcia Carlson
Don Karges
Reuben Smith
Merle Peterson
Gavin’s Point
Frank Schuldt
Mr. White
Columbus Hospital
J. N. Kirby
Don Nyffeler
Dunan
Omaha Tuesay
Ed Racek
Wood River
E. M. Jacobsen
Fred Sowl
Sharon
E. S. Sowl
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Don
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E.S. Olafson
Jim Koza
Ed Janicek
Josephine Janeke
Marsha Carter
Hastings
Norman Carters
Silver Creek Loza
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ben Sokol
Schuyler
WSCS
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Carl Bivens
Albert Bivens
Gene Pierce
Clarks
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St. Edward
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Eleanor Harris
L. T. van Winkle
Dale Frizzell
Jane
Dennis van Winkle
Todd
Troy van Winkle
Irl Ward
Clara Frizzell
Clinton Colby
Norman Tooker
Ralston
Lawrence Bryan
Elmer Tooker
Evert Stokeses
Ed Hitner
Larry Meyerses
Gerald Wooters
Robert Tooker
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Mabel Carter
George van Winkle
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Ned Powers
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Albion
Carol Konwinski
Sidney Grahams
Grace Merrill
Dale van Dykes
Seanceer & Girls
Fern Merrill
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Cecil Piper
Dale Klone
Stella Gray
Nancy Powers
Osceola, Nebr
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Gall
Elmer Galusha and Sons
Silver Creek Lumber and Farm Supply
Home Drug CO
Silver Creek, Nebr
Mrs. Carol
Schinzel
Tonniges Chevrolet
Tom Caawe
Sree
Clarks News
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Kepner - Roberts
Nebreska
Chevrolet
Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc
Silver Creek Lumber & Farm Supply
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