Farewell Supper and Civic Gatherings in Shelby Area
A Shelby farewell supper for Jack Headley and a James Eriksen home party marked Jack’s transfer to the U S Forestry Service in Salt Lake City with a December 2 start. Attendees included heads of households and Soil-Conservation staff. a Sunday Methodist ceremony for the infants Donald Andelt and LaVem Miller was also noted. The Polk Historical Society met November 21 with new president Effie Fernandez and a film by Jim Wilson. a Christmas party is planned for December 19 at Swede Haven with cookies requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
James Eriksen
Jack Headley
Jack
Cartographic
U.S. Forestry Service
Salt Lake City
Utah
Soil-Conservation
Leon Draeger
DeVern _Rodene
Bernie Gissler
David Lée
Andelt
Annette Lorena Miller
United ‘Methodist Church
Athe Piston
Richard Odgers
Parene
and. M Donald
LaVem. Miller
Polk Hystorical Society
Martin Jones
Effie Fernandez
Pec
Jim ‘Wilson
Polk
Swede Haven
Elizabeth' Ae & E
Local deer hunt yields one wounded animal
Local hunters encountered mixed results as a deer was shot and wounded near a dry river bed. The animal later fell and was carried off by one hunter without comment after the shot. The report notes a hunting day with limited success and a brief community social event following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora News-Register
Local School News and Military Addresses Highlight Page
Junior play cast enjoyed a chili supper hosted by sponsor Miss Sandra Wasmund and received a class gift. The second six weeks ends November 27 with Thanksgiving break set for November 28-29. Bulldogs win conference title. three players named to all conference, two honorable mention. Historic OHL football records cited from 1914, with six wins and two ties. Osceola undefeated. Junior high varsity prep for basketball under Bartek and Hart. eighth graders split cheer squads. Nebraska Music Educators Clinic in Grand Island featured a 530 voice chorus with Carl Cadwallader. County Government Day praised by Juniors with American Legion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Wasmund
Gordon
Bulldogs
OHL
Bert Gissler
Osceola
Aurora
Columbus
Aggies
Omaha
Bartek
Hart
Dave Coffin
Scott Anderson
Barb Gullberg
Cadwallader
Nebraska Music Educators Clinic
Grand Island
American Legion
Gleim to attend University of Nebraska farm course
Theodore Gleim of Osceola is among 24 men enrolled in the first term of the University of Nebraska Farm and Ranch Operators Short Course. The eight week session at the Nebraska Center Hall of Youth costs 110 dollars tuition and 210 dollars for room and board. Deadline to enroll is Friday, November 28, 1968. A second item notes Medicare reimbursement deadlines. Eugene D. Hotz will visit Osceola December 2, 1968, at the courthouse to assist claims from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Gleim
Osceola
University of Nebraska Farm and Ranch Operators
Nebraska Center Hall of Youth
Nebraska Center
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
University of Nebraska
Robert Mason
Eugene D. Hotz
Lincoln
Community Calendar highlights and safety drive notes
Local clubs schedule community events from November 27 to December 12 including pancake supper at St Vincent's Hall and IOOF banquet, with City Council meeting and Civil Defense briefing. National Safety Council promotes TOPP tractor overturn prevention urging frames, cabs, belts and safety rules. Old Times Day planning and Cub Scouts bow sale for Hope School announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Hall
Country Club
City Cafe
American Legion
Council Usda
Civil Defense
ASCS
United Methodist Church
Frances Inness Booster Club
Friendly Neighbors
Mary Sterup
Garden Club
Blanch Rein
Old Times Day Committee
Fire Hall
Carol Armbruster Rebekahs
Maple Leaf
National Safety Council
United States
Leon J. Urben
Urben
Hope School
Osceola
Hope Training School
Hastings
Cubs
Local residents share visits and birthdays across households
Mrs Harold W Johnson and others hosted and visited across multiple households including Polk Genoa Avoca and Grand Island. Todd Hanquist celebrated his seventh birthday at the Roger Hanquist home with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jones
Hannah Carlson
Polk
Edgar Peterson
Raymond Kellison
Genoa
David Jones
Reuben Hanquist
Ruth‘ Gestrine
Lester Gestrine
Harold W. Johnson
Todd Hanquist
Roger Hanquist
Algot‘ Yungdahl
Ronald Sarow
Vance Teegerstrom
Peggy ‘Leu
William Larson
Helen Pierson
Avoca
Minnesota
Rudolf Sandin
Lillie Chindgren
Robert Oberg
Martin Lundstrom
Duane Jones
Linnea
Curtis’ Huber
Linda
Jeanette
Vance Toline
Kenneth Larson
DeVon Johnson
Midwest Covenant Home
Freda Waller
Harry Rodenz
Paul Ernst
Norfolk
E. H. Lindgren
Randy
Axtell
Dennis. Johnson
Board of Educational Service Unit 7 reorganizes in Columbus
The Unit 7 board met at its Media Center in Columbus on November 19 1968 for a reorganization. Officers elected were Robert Kayton president Jerome Mark vice president and James Norton secretary. Louis Novak appointed to fill an at large vacancy Rev Fr Roh installed as new county member representing Butler County. Headquarters moved to 2476 33rd Avenue after Nance County voted to leave. A resolution thanked former board members Merritt Bailes Williams and Ernest Ondracek for their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educational Service’ Unit No. 7
Media Center
Columbus
Robert Kayton
Cedar Rapids
Jerome Mark
Platte Center
James Norton
David City
Sec’v
Louis Novak
Roh
Butler County
Ther
Nance
33Rd Avenue
Merritt Richard Bailes
Genoa
M. G
Williams
Scotia
Ernest Ondracek
Greeley
Osceola Bowling League Results Report
The First National Bank notes standings in Osceola leagues with ledgers for MERCHANTS LEAGUE and SPARETIME. High games feature Waildon Jones 245 and Dave Rutter 240, with high series by Chas Fisher 612 and Mim Peterson 566. Team leaders include Farmers Grain 893 and Legion Club 886, Plus multiple club and sponsor standings across Shelby and Stromsburg areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants League Legion Club
Tenniges Chevrolet
Bush Drug
State Farm Insurance
Farmers Grain
Shelby Fertilizer
Lees Realty Pale
Robert’s Furniture
Waildon Jones
Dave Rutter
Chas
Fischer
Legion Club
Farmer's Grain
Tonniges
Matadors
Eee
Harold's Market
Stromsburg Bank
Orro Chemical
Shelby Oil
Farmer’s Elevator
Pork Butler Insurance
Lloyd's Sinclair
Rod Smith
Roy Berggren
Edsel Carson
Mim Peterson
Farmer's Elev
Also Mentioned on This Page
Headley
Historical Society Met
Ogceola
Bernard. Hughes
Arthur Martin
Glenn ‘Andersons
County Assessor's Office
County
K Ofc
Cocksoen
Donald R
Knights of Columbus
Shelby. Masonic
Moonight
Peterpewe
Lee C. Boden
Eng. Bn
Inf
APO
San Francisco
Cal
Boden
Korea
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Gene F. Schlesinger
New York
Michael H. Anderson
California
Tim Grossnicklaus
45Th Med. Bn. 3D Armored Div
New York, N. Y
Theron Senn RA
Engrn
Bn. Const
Ft. Stewart
Georgia
Robert M. Moore
Fort Irwin
Ted Gleim
U of
Social Security News
Inc
Eos Sagee
Harold W. Johnson Whone
MUSE
Theater Osceola
Walt. Disney’s
Nue Ae
Dick van; Dyke
Edward G
Rob
First National Bank
Richard's Swishers
Kisler
Severn
Aloes Heibel
Shirley Gustafson
Delores, Marak
Arleen Heibel
Marge Johnson
Delores
Marak
Richard
Flo- Guides
Polk & Butler Ins
Smith’s Wheaton
Sweden
Bert's Bowlettes
Klein's Insurance
Tonniges Corv
Virginia Farley
Betty Dodds
Carol Schmoker
Rose Smith
Arlene Tenniges
Smith's Wheathearts
Smith's
Bit of
Cornwusker League
Ehiehbelow
J. Plumbers
Stromsburg Legion
Bob's
Builder's
Farmers Oil
Burg
Anderson
Hartman Drug
Mobil Oil
Ars Clarence’s
Conrad Super
Dr. Monson
Hardy Huggler
Don Sterup
Dr. Evans
Milt Johnson
Osc. Cleaners
Ose. Cleaners
Bowling Belles League
Eseewan Aerree
Ierevesencreevece
Howe
Jack & Jill
Pepsi Cola
Ahren's Diamonds
Mavis Rowan
Phyllis Eriksen
Mary Lou Stallings
Merridel Watts
Loree Lanes
Blue Flames
Bush
F. D.C
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