Six Lettermen Lead OFC H S Basketball Squad
Osceola High School opens the season with six returning lettermen led by Hardy Huggler and Bob Dinges. The schedule runs December 2 at David City and December 5 at home against Friend with many early league games and tournaments on the Osceola maples. B team games start at 6 30 and varsity at 8 00 with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
David City
Friend
Les Taylor
Hardy Huggler
Bob Dinges
LeRoy Rein
Curt Bryan
Clarks
Silver Creek
Aurora
Sullerton
St. Paul
Osceola
Polk
Palmer
Polk Co
Geneva
Genoa
St. Edward
Concordia
Goldenrod
Polk County
Osceola Maples
JoAnn Phillips Weds A2-c Wayne Johnston
Miss JoAnn Phillips and A2-c Wayne L. Johnston married November 4 1958 at the Methodist Church in Madera California. The bride is the daughter of J Phillips of Madera and the groom the son of Virgil L Johnston of Osceola. They honeymooned in Fresno and now reside at 1622 G Street Merced California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Phillips
Wayne Johnston
Wayne L. Johnston
Methodist Church
Madera
California
J. Phillips
Virgil L. Johnston
Osceola
Fresno
Mrs. Johnston
G Street
Merced
Thanksgiving Reflections And Gratitude From A Home Spirit
A nostalgic Thanksgiving column blends cooking hopes with thanks for everyday blessings. The writer jokes about holiday dishes and recalls the true meaning, thanking for sight, hearing, work, friends, America, and simple joys amid culinary chaos.
Polk County 4 H Achievement Night Set For Nov 28
Polk County 4 H Achievement Night will be held in the Polk High School Auditorium on Friday November 28. The evening starts at 6 30 with a cooperative supper to be provided by Kroger Grocery Store ice cream and cake and coffee served by the County 4 H Council. If unable to attend the supper the program begins at 8 00 featuring club numbers and the announcement of the 1953 County 4 H winners. Membership pins for 3 5 and 10 year members sponsored by the County Farm Bureau will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk High School
Kroger
Polk
County Farm Bureau
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed In Duncan Area
On November 9 Mr and Mrs Fred Kuenzli celebrated fifty years of marriage with a family dinner at Mr and Mrs George Tiaden home. About 40 relatives and friends gathered for gifts, social time, and a three tiered cake. The Kuenzlis married November 11, 1908 near Central City Nebraska and have four daughters and three grandchildren. Out of town guests attended from Wyoming and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kuenzli
George R. Tiaden
Eileen Kuenzli
Lyle Dornburgh
Donnell Timperley
Juenzli
Kuenzl
Duncan
Central City
Nebraska
Mildred
Polk
Donnell Timperly
Ethel
Omaha
George R. Traden
Gladys
Frederic and
Lynda Dornburgh
Norman K. Tiaden
C. H. Persson
Gillette
Wyoming
John Nelson
Oakdale
Ed Almstrum
Osceola
Osceola Christmas Edition To Be Mailed Next Week
The Record will print Osceola’s annual Christmas issue the week of December 4. Merchants will list holiday values and announce events for patrons. Extra copies will be mailed to every home in the county and surrounding districts. Readers are urged to plan to visit Osceola to take advantage of bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Miss Marietta Gabriel Visits Osceola For Thanksgiving
Miss Marietta Gabriel arrives in Osceola Tuesday to spend her Thanksgiving vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert A Gabriel and family from Wayne State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Gabriel
Wayne State Teachers College
Osceola
Albert A. Gabriel
Blaze Starts In Hay At Rudolph Swanson Farm
The Osceola area fire department was called Friday evening to Rudolph Swanson’s farm seven miles west and one mile north, where a trailer loaded with ground hay caught fire. Neighbors aided, fire put out quickly, no spread to nearby structures. Cause under investigation. damage to trailer and contents occurred.
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Rudolph Swanson
Osceola
County Teachers Group Meet At Stromsburg
Polk County Teachers Association met in Stromsburg last Tuesday with National Education Association work as the theme Neal McCormick of York was the speaker and Stromsburg schools provided music The next meeting is set for January 12 at Polk William T Classen of Shelby is president with officers Mrs Betty Majors Shelby vice president Imogene Hanquist Polk secretary and Jean Brigham Shelby treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Teachers Association
Stromsburg
National Education Association
Neal McCormick
York
Polk
William T. Classen
Shelby
Betty Majors
Imogene Hanquist
Iss Jean Brigham
Funeral Services Monday For Mrs Jennie Mentink
Mrs. Jennie A Mentink died November 21 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Osceola after several weeks as a patient. Funeral services were held at St Paul Lutheran Church Osceola with interment at Calvary Cemetery St John's Lutheran Shell Creek near Columbus. Among out of town attendees were Arthur Groteluschen Council Bluffs Pauline Speckman Gerald Speckman Anita Golden Colby Kansas Lydia Trofholz Norfolk Ralph Mentink Lara mie Wyoming Roswell Johnson Lincoln and Lee Demmek Rock Island Illinois. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Osceola
Jennie A. Mentink
Calvary Cemetery
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Shell Creek
Columbus
Council Bluffs
Pauline Speckman
Gerald Speckman
Anita Golden
Colby
Kansas
Lydia Trofholz
Norfolk
Ralph Mentink
Birth of Michael Alan Callaghan in Shelby
Mr and Mrs Myron Callaghan of Shelby welcome a baby boy named Michael Alan born Saturday November 22 weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces The couple also has two daughters during this happy family addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Callaghan
Shelby
Michael Alan
Osceola Visit By Millister Family Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Millister Patty and Lavern of Fullerton were in Osceola Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Millister
Patty and
Lavern
Fullerton
Osceola
Officers Elected at Scout Pack Meeting Friday
Cub Scout Pack No 162 meets at the Methodist Church Friday night November 28 at 7 30. Officers and Pack Committee Members will be elected during the business meeting. Nominations were listed for Cub Master and assisting roles with floor nominations possible.
Local Farm Bureau Members Attend Lincoln Meeting
Polk county Farm Bureau members attended the state meeting in Lincoln from November 16 to 19. Delegates included Henry Galus Walter Berck Oscar Imm Rudolph Nyberg and Mrs H P Tewell. Natalie Hahn and Karen Stevens won purple ribbons in the Junior Talk Meet and Junior Talent Final respectively. Marilyn Pierpont earned a $25 Savings Bond as top Safety Essay Contest winner. Three speakers Matt Triggs Kenneth Hood and Glen A Green spoke. the group dined at a Smorgasbord and adopted state resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farm Bureau
Lincoln
Henry Galus
Walter Berck
Oscar Imm
Rudolph Nyberg
H. P. Tewell
Arthur Ekstrom
Ansel Fredrickson
Mardell
R. J. Mangelson
Ben Peterson
Charles Lytle
Elmer Berger
Geo. Geier
Lloyd Hahn
Natalie
Karen Stevens
Natalie Hahn
Marilyn Pierpont
Polk County
Nebraska Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Matt Triggs
AFBF
Kenneth Hood
Glen A
Bud) Green
Harding College
Searcy
Arkansas
Osceola Holiday Drawings Highlight Free Activities
Osceola hosts a series of free holiday events starting with a free show at The Muse Theatre on Saturday November 29 at 2 00 pm sponsored by Bill Zedicher. The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Boosters announce drawings for a ham carving set on December 6 and five dressed turkeys on December 13 and 20. Santa visits are planned with treats for children at City Hall and at the courthouse area venues. Participants must be 18 or older and present to win, with coupons needed for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Bill Zedicher
Muse Theatre
Muse
Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Boosters
Santa Claus
Court House
Polk County Farmers Union Annual Meeting Noted
Social calendar lists the Polk County Farmers Union annual meeting for Wednesday December 3 at 8 00 p m at the REA Building Stromsburg. Other events include Wesley Chapel WSCS Christmas program December 4 at Mrs Maurice Richards home and Busy Belles Extension Club Christmas luncheon December 3 at Mrs John Gabels home with 12 00 noon start.
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Polk County Farmers Union
REA
Stromsburg
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Maurice Richards
The
Osceola P.E.0
Alex Mills
Rebekah Lodge
Belles Extension Club
John Gabel
Farmers Urged to Return Nebraska Livestock Survey Cards
About 20 000 survey cards will be left in rural mailboxes across Nebraska to tally livestock and poultry on farms. Nebraska State Statistician A V Nordquist stresses accurate completion to inform state and national pig crop and livestock inventories as of year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A. V. Nordquist
Norton Jr. to Lead 1959 Polk County Heart Fund Drive
Osceola resident Bill Norton Jr. was named Polk County Heart Fund Chairman for 1959 by Nebraska Heart Fund Chairman Stanley Huffman. The drive, scheduled for February, aims to boost Nebraska Heart Association efforts against heart and blood vessel disease and surpass 1958 fundraising records with most funds staying in state for research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Norton, Jr
Osceola
Nebraska Heart Fund
Stanley Huffmen
Ewing
Polk County Heart Fund
Nebraska Heart Association
Nebraska
Heart Fund
Huffman
Busy County Judge Office Records From 1958 Summary
The condensed report from January 1 to November 22 1958 tallies fines 4880.06 fees 3695.14 inheritance tax 4769.12 total 13344.26. It lists traffic criminal guardianships civil actions and marriages handled including 235 traffic cases 43 criminal 56 delayed birth registrations 49 guardianships 32 civil actions and 36 marriage licenses issued. Nicholas J Cerny and Mary Clarice Stewart were married by substitute County Judge J E Steeple this week in Silver Creek and Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Steeple
Nicholas J. Cerny
Silver Creek
Nebraska
Mary Clarice Teresa Stewart
Omaha
Memorial Hospital News Obituaries and Dismissals List
A hospital update lists deceased and discharged individuals from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Names include Jennie Mentink Osceola and Donna Nelson Osceola among multiple residents and patients, with many entries across Osceola Stromsburg Silver Creek Rising City Gresham Bradshaw Shelby Fullerton York Polk St Paul and other Nebraska locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Mentink
Osceola
Robert Carlson
Silver Creek
Webster Millis
Alice Doggett
Stromsburg
Arthur W. Anderson
Maria Richards
Harold Nuttleman
Gresham
Myron Larson
Ted Fuehrer
Lloyd Hoffman, Jr
St. Paul Minnesota
Willard Harris
Rising City
John Aden
Douglas Norquest
Bradshaw Edward Crossant
Donna Nelson
Albert Ryan
Fred Dunn
Fred Burke
Clyde Courtney
Frank Vetick
George Geier
Charles Kucera
Christian Gaedeke
Myron Callaghan
Shelby Louis Wagner
Mark Gustafson
Osce
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Ian
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Rudolph Swanson Farm
Com
Secy
Treas
Bob Sterup
al Rommers
Altar Roberts
Ray '‘Sedlak Bred
Husak
Mike Snodgrass
Virgil Bugbee
Ed Bonne
Ida Rommers
Jeanice Cole
Farm Bureau
Ameritor Erty
Ier
William H. Norton
Billy
Lisa
Leo Negley
Jeffrey
Jan Renee
Bill Norton Jr
Co. Judge’s
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
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