Bowling Standings and Highs From Last Week
Bowing league standings show Gambles at 26-18 and Osceola Hardware 25-14-18 with Kepners 22-14-2. High game honors go to Ralph Deland and Elmer Johnson with 208 and 207 respectively. Oz Cerny and Ralph Deland lead high series at 569 and 559. Gambles post 935 in team game and 2544 in team series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Guffs Tavern
Gambles
Osceola Hardware
Kepners
Shriners Sess
Reece Abst
Deeee Ee
Bush Drug
John’s Rexall We
Geis Equip
Wobigs
Ralph Deland
Ae Elmer Johnson
Oz Cer
Oz Cerny
Wayne Stallings
Guffs
L Osc
Les’s Clippers
J. Plumbers
Chey, Garage
Ees
Siglers
Lane Pg Ae One
Neds Service
Larry’s Tavern
Gas Co
Bes
Osceola Record
Parmers Co-op
United Hagie
Osc
Roy
Ladies Leisure League
Smith’s Wheat Hearts
Conrad Elico’s
Kowl-etts
Johnson’s Corvairs
Verna McKeag
Maxine Buffington
Delores Meister
Helen Johnson
June Pope
Rose Smith
Smith
Wheat Hearts
Bowletts
Smith’s
Bowling Belles League Scores and Standings November 20 1961
Osceola bowling results list high games and series for the Bowling Belles and Ladies Leisure League. Notable performances include Vern Johnson and J Plumbers with top games and team totals, plus lane notice that Lorre Lanes closes for Thanksgiving all day.
Social calendar entries for club meetings this week
Mrs. Jay McDonald hosts the Hi Lo Bridge Club at her home Tuesday November 28 at 7 45 p m. Chapter CN PEO meets Monday afternoon November 27 with Mrs Zella Kepner and Mrs Mabel Gillmor as hostesses. Entre Nous meets Wednesday afternoon November 29 with Mrs Wallace Monson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McDonald
Hi-Lo Bridge Club
CN Peo
Mmes Zella Kepner
Mabel Gillmor
Entre Nous
Wallace Monson
Engagement of Kay Watts to Thomas Shawley announced
Mr and Mrs Ralph W Watts of Osceola Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Kay Janet Watts to Thomas Earl Shawley son of Mr and Mrs Ervin B Shawley of Olean New York Miss Watts is a junior at the Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing in Omaha Her fiancé is the assistant produce manager of Hinky Dinky in Sioux City Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Watts
Osceola
Nebr
Kay Janet
Thomas Earl Shawley
Ervin B. Shawley
Olean
New York
Miss Watts
Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing
Omaha
Hinky Dinky
Sioux City
Edith Heilman Reappointed County Campaign Director for March of Dimes
Edith Heilman of Osceola is reappointed Folk County Chairman for the National Foundation and appointed March of Dimes Campaign Director for the county. She names chairmen in Stromsburg Osceola Polk and Shelby areas with local club and PTA sponsorships and announces district leaders soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Heilman Co
March of Dimes Campaign Director
Edith Heilman
Osceola
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Heilman
Stromsburg
Lek” Johnson
Lavelle Lamoree
Woman’s Club, Co
Woman
Avis Waller
Shelby
Stores Close for Thanksgiving Observance
Stores will close Wednesday evening November 22 and reopen Friday morning to allow employees and owners to observe Thanksgiving. Shoppers are reminded to place orders for bread or coffee before 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News List
Hospital notes list transfers and patient names from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital across multiple towns including Osceola Stromsburg Benedict Silver Creek Shelby Polk and others. The unformatted roster lists patients and accompanying relatives or guardians in a routine transfer or admission digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Steve Siemek
Silver Creek
Leonard Johnson
Polk
Bertha Berck
Osceola
March of Dimes Sees Shift to Arthritis and Birth Defects
James F. Pittenger of Lincoln led a seven county March of Dimes meeting in York outlining plans for an January campaign. He stressed using volunteer support, medical research, and education to combat arthritis and infant birth defects. The event highlighted contributions from Mothers March volunteers and local Polk County delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
James F. Pittenger
Lincoln
State
York
Edith Heilman
Osceola
Polk County
Pittenger
United States
Beatrice Wright Fuerst
Rhinebeck
New York
Nebraska
America
Fillmore
Hamilton
Merrick
Polk
Thayer
Seward
Carleton Anderson
Lavelle Lamoree
Stromsburg
Avis Waller
Shelby
Bush family flies to Dallas for Thanksgiving visit
Mr and Mrs Dwight Bush and Connie left Omaha by plane Tuesday for Dallas Texas to spend Thanksgiving with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gary Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Bush
Connie
Omaha
Dallas
Texas
Gary Gray
Osceola Chamber Plans Holiday Festivities Starting December 3
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces pre Christmas events beginning December 3 with a kids costume parade December 2 and Santa visit awarding prizes of five three and one dollars. A December 9 drawing at 3 PM at the courthouse south door and December 16 Santa with treats follow. December 23 features a free Muse Theater show with store registrations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Santa
Muse Theater
Husak Earns Trip to New York Visits San Rafael Family
Robert Husak, Fuller Brush field manager in the San Rafael area, earned a trip to New York. He returned from the East and was met Sunday evening by his parents in Omaha. They visited the Tom Husak and William Baker families before shearing Robert back to Omaha for his enplaned departure to San Rafael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Husak
Fuller Brush
San Rafael
Calif
New York
Fred Husak
Omaha
Tom Husak
William Baker
Bernts Mark 59th Anniversary With Open House
Open house honoring Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt for their 59th wedding anniversary will be held November 26 from 1 to 5 PM at the Armory 472 26th Ave Columbus Nebraska No invitations are being sent No gifts please
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Bernt
Armory
26Th Ave
Columbus
Nebr
Real Estate Transfers in Polk County Summary
A stream of transfers includes Viola Babcock and spouse to Reuben and wife SE 22-14-4. W H Pierce Executor to Robert McGimpsey SW 35-14-1. Glenn K Augustin and wife to Larry J Augustin four acre tract in E4YNE 8-15-1. City of Stromsburg to School Dist No 10 Stromsburg 75x144 ft Block 7 Ishleys Addition. Rose M Swanson to Al Dick Inc Lot 3 Block 1 Original Town Stromsburg. W W Laird Trustee to Edsel C Carlson and wife Lot 9 Block 6 Original Town Stromsburg. Esther A and Arthur O Lindblad to Edsel C Carlson and wife 40x72 ft Lot 2 Lindblads Subdiv Stromsburg. Herman L Gabel and wife to Joseph Sedlak and wife Lot 4 Hicck 3 Hasterts Addition Shelly. Thomas J Anderson and wife to Bernadine M Swanson and husband Lots 5 6 Block 20 Ekeleys Addition Stromsburg.
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Polk County
Viola Babcock & Husband
Reuben Anderson
W. H. Pierce
Robert McGimpsey
Glenn K. Augustin
Larry J. Augustin
City of
Stromsburg
Ishley’s
Rose M. Swanson
Al-Dick, Inc
W. W. Laird
Edsel C. Carlson
Esther A
Arthur O. Lindblad
Lindblad
Herman L. Gabel
Joseph Sedlak
Annual Farm Bureau Convention in Lincoln
Delegates from Polk County including Ben Peterson Walter Berck Ansel Fredrickson Oscar Imm and Henry Galus attended the Nebraska Farm Bureau convention in Lincoln. Walter Berck Polk County president served on the state legislative committee. Polk County won three top ratings in the Citizenship and Safety Essay Contest. An upper junior division essay What is True Patriotism and a senior Citizenship division essay Intellectual Decisions vs Emotional Decisions earned the top state Award of Merit. A Farm Bureau Insurance Division sponsored essay Careful Fingers Make Careful Hands won first and a $75 bond. The Women's Division Scrapbook also received a high rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Peterson
Walter Berck
Ansel Fredrickson
Oscar Imm
Henry Galus
Polk County
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Lincoln
Farm Bureau Insurance Division
Corn Producers Urged to Apply Early for Loans
Polk ASC County Committee informs producers of 1961 crop grain sorghums and dried shelled corn that storage period is relaxed to 10 days from 30. Ear corn loans available once moisture and eligibility are met. Moisture limit for ear corn in 9 foot cribs is 21 percent through Feb 1962. Apply early to complete before Jan 1 1962 for tax purposes. delay if disbursement after Jan 1 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Asc County Committee
OHS Band Trophies Displayed in Kepner Window
The OHS band trophies are on display in Kepner’s window creating a featured showcase for the school’s music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Kepners
County ASC Office Busy With 1962 Wheat Program
Polk County farmers are advised the County ASC weekly meeting shifts to Monday morning. The 1962 Wheat Stabilization and Feed Grain Program requires signers to divert minimum acreage for price support. Sign-up continues through December 1 1961 in the local ASC office with cost-sharing and an option for government advance payments to vendors for conservation materials and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County Committee
Govt
Polk County
Football Contest Winners Listed
William Morgan of Shelby won top money by selecting all 10 winners. Osceola entrants Gary Garey Arlette Johnson Royal Johnson George DeLand and Rodney Jones tied with nine correct guesses. The highest team score was 55. Garey to receive second money. both Garey and Morgan are past winners. Entries due by 5 p.m. Friday for final guessing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Shelby
Gary Garey
Arlette Johnson
Royal Johnson
George DeLand
Rodney Jones
Osceola
Mr. Garey
Mr. Morgan
Care Home Project Design Progress For Good Samaritan Village
The local committee and Good Samaritan Society report ten days of activity on a new design for the village care home. Architects work on a Y shaped plan to maximize sunlight and a south sun porch. Design completion is anticipated soon with public posting of details once ready. The campaign targets 45000 dollars, with about 41000 raised so far and remaining funds to be pledged or provided as cash or notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Society
Polk County Students At State University Enrollments Rise
Polk County sends 27 students to the University of Nebraska this fall excluding law and medical colleges. Total university enrollment reaches 9,436, up 735 from last year, with 6,612 men and 2,824 women. Women up 10.9 percent, men up 7.3 percent, marking the largest female contingent and near historic high enrollments since 1947. Names of students by hometown listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
University of Nebraska
C. M. Hardin
College of Law
College of Medicine
Omaha
Osceola
Curtis IW. Bryan
Myron H
Deanna J. Thelen
T. Stromsburg
Joe C. Anderson
Katherine K. Anderson
Dale G. Anderson
Theron D. Carlson
Metha K. Christensen
James L. Daft
Larry L. Johnson
Lyndon M. Johnson
Allen W. Larson
Judy K. Nelson
Patricia E. Rupf
Mary L. Samuelson
Lionel L. Swanson
County Court Fines Listed By Judge Steeple This Week
Darrell R. Peasley West Union daytime speeding 11 dollars and 4 costs. Floyd D. Hawley Omaha nighttime speeding failure to appear in court 25 dollars plus 4 costs and 17.46 Sheriff's fee. Frank W. Polak Omaha speeding 21 dollars and 4 costs.
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Couns
J. E. Steeple
Darrell R. Peasley
West Union
Floyd D. Hawley
Omaha
Frank W. Polak
Dawes Family Visit Highlights Barr Home
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dawes and Marcia visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Bill Barr, sharing a social call and conversation at the Barr residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dawes
Marcia
Bill Barr
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Merchants
Cornhusker League
Bowling Belles
L Lorre Lanes
Iee Bs Ae
Thriftway Matadors A
Lees Realty - Sipe
Shelby Oil Osceola Locker Sin Pee
Osceola Cleaners
Mim Peterson
Bob Hrouda
Lawrence Bowe
Stan Braithwait
Lorre Lanes
Thriftway
Shelby Oil
L Bush
Bobby Pins
Federal Land Bank
Sensation
Harold’s Thriftway
Ned’s Service
John’s Rexall
Bush
C of C
N. Y
Thomas J. Anderson
Bernadine M. Swanson
Ekeley
Farm Bureau Convention
Vest
State University
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