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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1962

Page

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Eligible For Good Awards At CK Ranch Auction In Kansas

Royal and Arlette Johnson and Gregg Johnson are among 100 Midwest youths eligible for the 11th annual Good Red Circle Auction Achievement Awards at CK Ranch near Brookville Kansas July 20 and 21. Thirty-one cash prizes plus a $300 college scholarship will be awarded across five divisions. The contest rewards progress shown through records and photographs of purchases made during the year.

Royal Arlette Johnson Ted Johnson Gregg Johnson I .Merle Johnson CK Ranch Brookville Kansas Agricultural College Gregg Arlette John J. Vanier Gooch Company Gooch

Silver Wedding Observed at Morris Dunn Home

Neighbors held a silver anniversary party on Thursday evening May 24 at the Morris Dunn residence honoring Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. The gathering included social time, refreshments, and a gift presentation to the couple.

Morris Dunn Dunn James McKeag, Jr Edward Pliefke Kathy Billie Marvin Dawes Marcia Harold Jones Dennnis

Apology for Chicken Price Error at Jack and Jill

The Record office admits a price misprint from last weekend with 53c per pound listed instead of 35c. The note explains a transposition error and thanks readers for understanding while joke about not making them eat all the chickens.

Record Office Jack and Jill

DeLand Visits Record Office

Dean DeLand former Osceola resident and advertising manager of the Monrovia Daily News Post visits the Record Office during a trip to attend an Alumni Banquet and catch up with friends and relatives.

Dean DeLand Monrovia Calif Daily News Post DeLand Osceola

Speeding and traffic fines listed for multiple individuals

A compilation of traffic violations and penalties from various states. Names include John E. Corn in North Dakota 70 mph night speed, Benjamin R. Wagner in Shelby daytime truck over 70 mph, and others with fines ranging from 10 to 31 dollars plus costs. Also notes improper plate use and insufficient funds check with restitution details.

John E. Corn No. Dak Raymond Campbell Omaha Benjamin R. Wagner Shelby Ronald R. Brion Ewing Kenneth FE. Maurer Columbus Norman Tiny Rosen Duane L. Swanson Minnesota James W. Maclay Calif Edward E. Davis Lincoln

In Memory of Mr Frank Joy Our Beloved Dad

Poem-like memorial note from Mrs. Frank Joy and children reflecting on the slow passage of time since a loved father’s death. The piece recalls his sunny smile and chuckling laugh and expresses faith in God and remembrance as they cope with loss.

Mr. Frank Joy Frank Joy

Born to Local Couples A trio of May 26 27 arrivals

Birth notices list three newborns: Nancy Jo Kucera born May 26 weighing 6 lb 4 oz, Michael Eugene Branting born May 26 weighing 7 lb 4 oz, and Gerald Eugene Lisko born May 27 in Omaha weighing 4 lb 3 oz to Edwin Lisko and wife.

Kucera Charles Kucera Nancy Jo Branting Donald Branting Michael Eugene Lisko Edwin Lisko Omaha Gerald Eugene

Cherrie Homemakers Meet At Pliefke Home May 22

The Cheerie Homemakers 4-H Club met at Kathy Pliefke's home on May 22. Demonstrations were given by Diane Lux Anne Dunn Barbara Buresh and Kathy Pliefke. The leader discussed belts and belt carriers. The next meeting will be at Marilyn and Barbara Oberg's home on June 19.

Cheerie Homemakers 4-H Club Kathy Pliefke Diane Lux Anne Dunn Barbara Buresh Marilyn Barbara Oberg

Former Wesley Chapel Resident Dies

Mrs. David Thompson aged 73, longtime Wesley Chapel resident, died suddenly Thursday at her Hebron home. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hebron Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband and three daughters. Burial followed in Belvidere Cemetery.

David Thompson Wesley Chapel Hebron Hebron Methodist Church Belvidere

Lincoln Vets Hospital Announces Civil Service Exam

Lincoln Veterans Hospital announces a Civil Service Examination for Medical Laboratory Technicians to work in the Research Unit of the teaching hospital. Starting salaries range from $4040 to $4830 per year. No written test required but substantial laboratory experience needed. Write Gerald W. Vallery, Civil Service Examiner, 244 Post Office Building, Lincoln, Nebraska for details and forms.

Lincoln Veterans Hospital Civil Service Gerald W. Vallery Civil Service Examiner Post Office Lincoln Nebraska

Carol Branting Wins Midland College Music Scholarship

Carol Branting has been awarded a music scholarship to Midland College after a judge recommended her following an audition. The award covers lessons and adds $50 per semester, with she set to attend in the fall.

Carol Branting Midland College Miss Branting

Bootstrap Tour Showcases Two-Year-Old Pastures In Polk County

The 1962 Folk County Operation Bootstrap Spring Tour gathers Bootstrappers with pastures aged two years or more. Harold Klingman says the event highlights new type pastures stocked with cattle, explaining Polk County beef cattle increased 40 percent since 1959. Friday afternoon, June 15 is slated for the tour with details to be announced next week.

Folk County Harold Klingman Polk County

National FHA Meeting Highlights Expanded Farm Loans

National Administrator Howard Bertsch told state FHA attendees in Lincoln May 24 25 that loan programs have expanded including Real Estate and Rural Housing loans. The act of 1961 increased loan ceilings enabling up to 35000 operating loans and 60000 total farm indebtedness with potential renewals and broad eligibility for families in farming.

Irwin J. Doane Mary Ann Ludvik Butler Polk Seward Lincoln Howard Bertsch Farmers Home Administration Nebraska Kennedy FHA

Extension Division offers Educational Psychology 288 class

The University of Nebraska Extension Division will offer Educational Psychology 288 Psychology of the Emotions and Mental Hygiene in the first semester of 1962 1963. Advance scheduling helps summer session planners. For enrollment call Betty Majors County Superintendent.

University of Nebraska Betty Majors

Annual Nebraska Picnic in Eureka California

The annual Nebraska Picnic will be held in Eureka California Humbolt County on July 29 at Sequoia Park. The Northern California Annual potluck offers games prizes and entertainment for all ages. For questions write Mrs Roy Rylander 1372 B Street Arcata California.

Nebraska California Eureka Humbolt County Sequoia Park Seattle Roy Rylander Arcata

Kay Timm Honored At Bridal Shower

A lingerie shower honoring Miss Kay Timm was held May 19 at Martin Hall Lounge, Kearney. Hostesses were Jodene Goetsch and Ardyce Watson. The bride-to-be was assisted by her cousin Pauline Swanson of Arnold. Miss Timm will wed John Lewis on August 12.

Kay Timm Martin Hall Kearney Jodene Goetsch Ardyce Watson Pauline Swanson Arnold Miss Timm John Lewis

Topnotchers 4-H Club Meets at Gaylen Wiser Home

The Topnotchers 4-H Club group B met at Gaylen Wiser's home on May 10 to discuss projects and wildlife observations. News Reporter Gaylen Wiser.

The Topnotchers 4-H Gaylen Wiser

Shar Anders Engaged to Pfc Roy Richards

Pueblo couple announce the engagement of their daughter Shar Anders to Pfc Roy Richards son of Mr and Mrs Glen Richards Miss Anders a Pueblo High School graduate Richards is stationed at Fort Carson Colo The wedding is set for June 17.

Stafford Anders Pueblo Colo Sharon Kay Pfc Roy Richards Glen Richards Miss Anders Pueblo High School Richards Fort Carson

Summer Schedule At First Methodist Osceola

The First Methodist Church of Osceola shifts to summer schedule starting next Sunday June 3. Church School begins 8 45 a m and Morning Worship at 10 00 a m.

Osceola-St. Ed Columbus Osceola First Methodist Church of

Canvassing Board to Examine Close Nebraska Election

The State Canvassing Board will meet on June 4 to review county ballot tallies for a tight Supreme Court nomination race between District Judges Paul White and Herbert Ron in Lincoln. The board includes the governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, and attorney general. Close elections have increased in Nebraska with recounts in legislative races and near finishes in past statewide contests.

Paul White Lincoln Herbert Ronin Supreme Court Nebraska Third Congressional District Robert Harrison Lawrence Brock

Spidel Employment Draws State Testimony Policy

Governor Morrison announced a policy banning state employees from testifying before a legislative committee unless requested by the committee or the governor. The move followed news that George Spidel, master of the Nebraska Grange and a Department of Agriculture employee for over two years, served as a lobbyist for the Grange and was hired during the administration.

Brooks Morrison Norman Otto George Spidel Nebraska Grange Department of Agriculture Spidel The Grange

State Adds First Postwar Medical Staff in Nebraska

The State Health Department will add Dr. George E. Pickett of Morgantown West Virginia on July 1 without cost to the state. He will complete an internship in Montreal and then serve a two year tour in the federal cancer control division. Dr. E A Rogers says the addition marks the first statewide and well rounded cancer program for Nebraska. Dr. Mary Bitner is the only other Health Department doctor.

State Health Department George E. Pickett Morgantown West Virginia Nebraska Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal Canada Federal Cancer Control Division E. A. Rogers Health Department Rogers Mary Bitner Maternal and Child Health Division

Retirement program debated for state employees reemerges

A renewed proposal on a state employees retirement program surfaces after a recent disruption. Officials consider funding options and long term costs while lawmakers weigh benefits and eligibility.

Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission Seeks Local Program Adoption

Resources Development Warren Fairchild, secretary of the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission, said efforts aim to gather information to aid local groups planning water and soil resources development. The program seeks broad local adoption and inventories resources nationwide rather than limiting to local problem scopes.

Warren Fairchild Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission Fairchild

Gomez Hall named at Boys Training School in Kearney

The new dining and kitchen building at the Boys Training School in Kearney is named Gomez Hall. It honors Edward Gomez of Omaha a former student who died heroically in the Korean conflict after throwing himself on an enemy grenade. The dedication took place this week.

Gomez Boys Training School Kearney Edward Gomez Omaha

Eye Bank Kit To Local Hospital Delivered By Lions Club

The Osceola Lions Club promotes Light Conservation with an educational display in the Consumers window and helps raise donations for Annie Jeffrey Hospital. A four hour drive by Trooper Vern Fairchild connected North Platte to Omaha with a live eye. Donations earn a Lions candy roll. drive extended to June 2 due to weather.

Lion’s Eye Bank Annie Jeffrey Lion’s Club Osceola Lion’s Club U. S Vern Fairchild Nebraska Safety Patrol Osceola Omaha North Platte

Disabled Must File Before June 30

If you have been disabled for years and never contacted your social security office, don’t wait. Contact your social security district office or have a field representative call on you to explain requirements and provide doctor forms. The deadline is June 30, 1962.

A. F. Silber Social Security Lincoln Social Security District National Bank of Commerce

Social Calendar Bowed by Local Club Gatherings

The Busy Belles Extension Club meets June 6 with Mrs. Victor Mangelsen while Mrs. Albert Timm hosts the NBBO Bridge Club on June 5.

Belles Extension Club Victor Mangelsen Albert Timm Nbbo Bridge Club

Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Roundup

Dismissals listed include Mrs. Jessie Hewitt and Mrs. William M. Larson of Osceola and multiple hospital notices for Stromsburg and Shelby residents. Entries mention Mrs. John Osborne with a baby girl in Stromsburg and several other individuals from Osceola Columbus Shelby Stromsburg.

Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News Jessie Hewitt Osceola William M. Larson John Osborne Stromsburg Claus Heins Howard Liedtke Lee Rein Richard Husmann Columbus Adolph Alt Shelby Mabel Gillmor Thomas Reece Dennis Tomasevicz Robert A. Peterson Leonard Wieseman

Local births and hospital patients listed by names

A roster of patients and new arrivals includes Mrs. Robert Murray in Silver Creek, Mrs. Bertha Matzner in Gresham, Mrs. Charles Kucera and baby in Osceola, and multiple other individuals and babies across Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Polk and Omaha areas. Names include James McKeag Sr Osceola Robert McMeekin Sr Shelby Mrs. Dale Dunn Osceola Mrs. Edna Anderson Osceola Mrs. Elese Chase York Mrs. Zetta Nelson Stromsburg Mrs. Minnie Peterson Wausa Mrs. Vernon Boden Osceola Mrs. Edwin Lisko and baby boy Omaha Mollie Schneider Osceola Frank Messing Shelby William Harrison Osceola Nellie Smith Stromsburg Clyde Baker Polk John Wegener Osceola M A Mills Jr Osceola Walter Church Clarks Mrs Clyde Austin Stromsburg Walter Harbour Stromsburg Mrs Ernest Nyquist Osceola Kent Torell Gresham Marie Stunkel Polk

Robert Murray Silver Creek Bertha Matzner Gresham Charles Kucera Osceola Donald Branting James McKeag Robert McMeekin Shelby Dale Dunn Edna Anderson Elese Chase York Zetta Nelson Stromsburg Minnie Peterson Wausa Vernon Boden Kent Torell Marie Stunkel Polk

Bonds Offered to Fund Good Samaritan Village Care Home

Osceola community urged to buy 5 percent interest bonds backed by the Good Samaritan Society with a first mortgage on the Osceola care home and about 9 million in assets. Denominations 500 and 1000, 15 year term, semiannual interest, three years noncallable. Contact Dan Armbruster or W. R. Kepner for details.

Good Samaritan Village Osceola Good Samaritan Society Arapahoe Nebraska Dan Armbruster First National Bank W. R. Kepner

Osceola students present Born to Dance spring recital

Rosalie Anderson dance students stage Born to Dance at Osceola High School Auditorium on Monday at 8 00 p m. About twenty five Osceola children participate with tickets from students or at the door.

Rosalie Anderson Osceola High School Osceola

Osceola Firemen Set Thursday Night Meeting

The Osceola Volunteer Firemen will hold a meeting this Thursday night to discuss plans, training, and event scheduling with members urged to attend.

Osceola

Clear Creek Homemakers Discuss Etiquette of Gloves at May Meeting

Clear Creek Homemakers Club held a round table on the etiquette of gloves at Lydia Jaax's home on May 16 with two guests. Mrs. Hubert Jaax presided over the business meeting and members named a favorite flower during roll call.

Clear Creek Roy Grossnicklaus Mmes Henry Smith Clarence Gondringer Hubert Jaax

Cookie Gals 4-H Club Holds Home Meeting

Thirteen members met at Barbara Bennett home with older girls altering patterns while middle group taught sewing techniques and younger members prepared vegetable plates. The next meeting is set with Valerie Rutter on June 9.

Barbara Bennett Valerie Rutter

Busy Bumble Bees Plan Columbus Tour After Meeting

The Busy Bumble Bees met at Marcia Dawes's home on May 24 with 10 girls answering roll call and naming favorite sports. They plan a June 13 tour to Columbus. Demonstration featured Baked Custard and Tossed Vegetable Salad by Marcia Dawes and Barbara Senn. Mrs. Dawes served lunch.

Marcia Dawes Columbus Barbara Senn

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Cherrie Homemakers Vets Hospital Summer Church Schedules Methodist Church Malinda Brown Agriculture Department Pearle Finigan Finigan John Quigley Spidel Employment Legislative Council Francis Robinson State Liquor Commission Adolph Allison Clear Creek Homemakers
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