District V Fall PTA Conference Opens in Schuyler Nebr
The District V Fall PTA Conference in Schuyler Nebr opens with a session on shifting teacher certification to the State Board of Education. Nebraska educators and legislators from District V will discuss the proposal and related topics including school district reorganization and teacher supply. The event features the presentation by Cecil Walker and includes a luncheon and group discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
PTA
District V
Oak Ballroom
Schuyler
Nebr
Nebraska Council On Teacher Education
Cecil Walker
Fremont
Walter W. Berck
Osceola
H. K. Diers
Gresham
Maurice A. Kremer
Aurora
Lyle Marotz
Hoskins
J. O. Peck
Columbus
Harold B. Stryker
Rising City
Walter French
Stromsburg
State Reorganization Committee
Roger Clementson
Ralph W. Beechner
Lincoln
William E. Nichol, Jr
Scottsbluff
H. P. Ziegenbein
State Pta Magazine
H. P. Behlen
Warren Clark
York
Reece Bishop
Bradshaw
Don Murdock
Allen Schroeder
Leigh
Pre Nuptial Showers Honor Avis Waller
Miss Avis Waller was honored in two showers before her wedding. Mrs Philip Waller and Cheryl of Stromsburg hosted a linen shower at the Philip Waller home with a gold and white theme. A second miscellaneous shower occurred at the Shelby parish hall with local relatives as hosts and games followed by opening gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Waller
Philip Waller
Cheryl
Stromsburg
Miss Waller
Shelby
Day of Recollection Planned by York Deanery Women
The York Deanery Diocesan Council of Catholic Women schedules a Day of Recollection on Sunday October 7 in Shelby with a morning meeting at Sacred Heart parish hall at eleven, a noon lunch, and an afternoon program beginning at one o'clock. York Deanery board met Friday at St Joseph's parish hall York with about 25 members.
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York
Catholic Women
Shelby
Sacred Heart
St. Joseph’s
Gerhardt Lux
Fred Alt of
University pledge gains Ag fraternity member
Richard Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Lewis C Dunn has been pledged to Ag Men's Fraternity at the University of Nebraska where he majors in Mechanized Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dunn
Lewis C. Dunn
Richard
Unversity of
Nebraska
PTA Opens Year With Faith in PTA Talk Osceola
Mrs. Page Clementson of Columbus spoke at the Osceola Jeffrey Elementary PTA meeting on September 26. Dan Armbruster presided as the Osceola PTA discussed school safety measures and plans for new safety signs. The kindergarten pennant winner for the month was announced and no meeting is planned in October due to a crowded schedule. Open House refreshments will follow the completion of the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Clementson
Columbus
Parent- Teacher Association, Dist. 5
Jeffrey
Osceola
PTA
Dan Armbruster
Osceola Pta
Births At York Hospital A son for Schack enmeyer family
A son named Darrel Neil was born Sept 29 at York Hospital to Mr and Mrs Darrel Schack enmeyer. The baby weighed 8 lbs 14 oz. Paternal and maternal grandparents are listed as Mr and Mrs Alfred Kuhnel on the maternal side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Schackenmeyer
York Hospital
Darrel Neil
Alfred Kuhnel
Court Docket Fines For Multiple Traffic Offenses
In County Court C W Sagert Wahoo careless driving fined 26 plus 4 costs Darrell Swartwood Elm Creek night speeding 57 mph fined 11 plus 4 costs Theodore W Blake Bassett night speeding with truck 60 mph fined 11 plus 4 costs ph fined 11 plus 4 costs Edward E Oberg Stromsburg failure to yield right of way fined 10 plus 4 costs Rodger D Wright Osceola careless driving fined 26 plus 4 costs Bernard M Bennett Iowa day time speeding 79 mph fined 21 June Ryba Omaha night speeding 65 mph fined 11 plus Walter Wruble Columbus night speeding 65 mph fined 11 Marvin K Nietfeld Grand Island night speeding 65 mph fined 11 plus 4 costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sagert
Wahoo
Darrell Swartwood
Elm Creek
Theodore W. Blake
Bassett
Edward E. Oberg
Stromsburg
Rodger D. Wright
Osceola
Bernard M. Bennett
Iowa
June Ryba
Omaha
Walter Wruble
Columbus
Marvin K. Nietfeld
Grand Island
Solicitation for Nebraska Children's Home Society by Wayne man
Mr. George Macklin of Wayne will tour Polk County to solicit funds for the Nebraska Children's Home Society in its 69th year. The non governmental, non sectarian agency aids adoption and temporary care across the state for boys and girls including older children and handicapped youths. In 1961 the society cared for three Polk County children, with inflation pressing finances and gifts from friends sustaining its work. Board member William Reutlinger of Grand Island is listed among trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macklin
Wayne
Polk County
Nebraska
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Omaha
Macklin
Hearts of Friends
William Reutlinger
Grand Island
Girl Scout Fly-Up Services Held at Methodist Church
Girl Scouts and Brownies held their Fly-up service Sunday afternoon at the Fellowship Room of the Methodist Church. Members received gear pins and badges for needlecraft swimming lifesaving decorating and more. Leaders and council members were cited and handicraft was on display. A social hour and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownies
Fellowship Room
Methodist Church
Girl Scout Council
United Nations Day Program in Osceola
A United Nations Day observance is set for Sunday evening October 21 at 8 p m in the High School Auditorium. Sponsored by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce the American Legion and Auxiliary the Osceola Churches and school. Robert Manley of Lincoln a former Osceola faculty member will be the principal speaker. A film Workshop for Peace will be shown. The event is open to the public with hoped attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
American Legion and Auxiliary
Osceola
Robert Manley
Lincoln
Freshman nursing class at Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lynn Anderson leads a 48 member freshman nursing class at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln in the first large class accepted. The school expects 50 to 55 students each Fall in coming years with students from Nebraska and neighboring states including Colorado Iowa New Mexico and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Anderson
LeMoyne Anderson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Bryan Memorial
Polk County Extension Women Hold Annual Achievement Day
Polk County Extension Women held their Achievement Day in Shelby on October 1 with 239 members from 17 clubs. The program featured 1962 and 1963 presidents, a luncheon at the Methodist church, a 4 H song group, and a guest lecture by Peggy Walton of Nebraska Wheat Commission on travels abroad. A tea followed, with a wheat arrangement centerpiece and a craft display attracting about 25 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Shelby
Polk Co
Methodist Church
Harold Klingman
Peggy Walton
Nebraska Wheat Commission
Egypt
South America
Japan
Central America
Gladys Tiaden
OHS Band Places Third At Ak-Sar-Ben Contest
The Osceola High School band finished third in the Ak-Sar-Ben Marching Contest on Wednesday evening. Wisner High School took second, and Osceola will compete again at the Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island on October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Wisner High School
Carl Lundborg Honored on 80th Birthday
Eighty five friends and relatives attended an Open House birthday celebration for Carl Lundborg at his farm home near Stromsburg where he has lived 48 years. His daughter Laura Buchholz of Storm Lake Iowa greeted guests while Roswill Johnson of Lincoln served coffee from a Swedish themed table. Hostesses were Mrs Byron Johnson Mrs Myrtle Johnson Mrs Robert Baker and Mrs Milton Johnson Jr.
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Carl Lundborg
Stromsburg
Lundborg
Laura Buchholz
Storm Lake
Iowa
Roswill Johnson
Lincoln
Byron Johnson
Myrtle Johnson
Robert Baker
Milton Johnson, Jr
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Dismissals List
A roster of discharged patients from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital includes John Lisko Osceola Mrs. George Geier Silver Creek Mrs. Carrie Greenslit Surprise Harold Alms York Tom Branigan Gering Miss Lydia Engelhardt Osceola Gordon Fredrickson Osceola C M Johnson Stromsburg Rolland Stromberg Polk Mrs. Clara Anderson Polk Mrs. Jack Houdershelt and baby Shelby Mrs Fred Wieseman Osceola Daniel Dunn Osceola Richard Watts Osceola Miss Rose Conway Shelby Miss Tammy Jo Willits Clarks Mrs LeRoy Nelson Stromsburg Mrs Elmer Benson Silver Creek Dennis Mickey Osceola Miss Denah Samuelson Stroms burg Mrs Bertha Matzner Gresham Patients Wilbert LeSner Jr Osceola Mrs George Bond Gresham Mrs Gerald Quick Osceola Gust Eklund Stromsburg Mrs Elsie Wallace Osceola Sam Crouse Osceola Mrs Lulu Freeman Stromsburg Mrs Alfonso Rosno Clarks Miss Nellie Smith Stromsburg Guy Fox Osceola Mrs Selma Nordberg Stromsburg Miss Julia Johnson Stromsburg Mrs C W Cannon Silver Creek Ernest Vincent Stromsburg Mrs Anna Schlesinger Shelby Mrs Sigrid Boden Osceola Mrs Nellie Pearson Osceola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lisko
Osceola
George Geier
Silver Creek
Carrie Greenslit
Harold Alms
York
Tom Branigan
Gering
Lydia Engelhardt
Gordon Fredrickson
C. M. Johnson
Stromsburg
Rolland Stromberg
Polk
Clara Anderson
Jack Houdershelt
Baby Boy
Shelby
Fred Wieseman
Daniel Dunn
Richard Watts
Rose Conway
Tammy Jo Willits
Clarks
LeRoy Nelson
Elmer Benson
Dennis Mickey
Denah Samuelson
Bertha Matzner
Gresham
Wilbert LeSner, Jr
George Bond
Gerald Quick
Gust Eklund
Elsie Wallace
Sam Crouse
Lulu Freeman
Alfonso Rosno
Nellie Smith
Guy Fox
Selma Nordberg
Julia Johnson
C. W. Cannon
Ernest Vincent
Osceola Osceola Homecoming Set With Space Theme
Osceola will hold Homecoming Day on October 19 with a Space theme. A 2 p.m. parade around the square features floats the OHS Band and King and Queen candidates. The night program includes a football game and coronation ceremonies at halftime. Pep Club plans sponsor outreach for floats and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
OHS
Osceola Polk
Veteran doctor to serve Cowboys in 12th season
When the referee signals the kickoff of the University of Wyoming Montana game in Billings, a veteran will sit on the bench as team physician for the Cowboys for the 12th consecutive season. Dr C W Jeffrey of Rawlins returns as team physician, with LeRoy Gabriel the equipment manager joining the traveling party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
Daily Times
University of Wyoming-Montana
Billings
Mont
Wyoming
C W. Jeffrey
Cowboys
LeRoy Gabriel
Osceola
University of Wyoming
Nebraska Cancer Crusade Finds Most Counties Surpass Goal
The 1962 Crusade report shows 52 of 93 counties over goal. Polk County aims for 1350 with 1917.14 received. York County 2000 goal with 1562.15 received. Platte County 2327.27 raised toward a 2900 goal.
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Nebraska Cancer Society
Polk County
York County
Platte County
Open House for 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Paul Swanson of Stromsburg hold open house at their home from 2 to 5 p m on Sunday October 7 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Swanson
Stromsburg
Mrs Rystrom Elected District Director in Nebraska Council
Mrs Rystrom Mervin Rystrom of Benedict was elected to District Director on the Nebraska Council of Home Extension Clubs at the State Meeting in Grand Island September 17 1819. She will represent twelve counties in District E on the State Council for a two year term. She is the first Polk County Home Extension Council Member elected to the State Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Rystrom
Benedict
Nebraska
Mason couple visits great aunt on wedding trip
Mr and Mrs James Mason of York stopped by Sunday evening to see Mrs Ada Howland, the bride to be’s great aunt, during their California wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James Mason
York
Ada Howland
OHS Band Travels to Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island
The mighty O. H. S. Band will attend in Grand Island on Saturday October 6 for the Harvest of Harmony parade and a street marching trophy contest with eighteen class C bands. A mass band concert follows at the stadium with the Queen and attendants announced, then Osceola performs precision drill at 4 30 and awards follow at 4 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mighty” O. H. S
Grand Island
Osceola
Confirmation Day At St Pauls Lutheran Church
Confirmation day at St Pauls LutheranOsceola honoured ten youths who completed a year of instruction and renewed baptismal pledges. They join the church as full members with first communion planned for Oct 7. Names of the confirmands and the new class follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Osceola
Waller Kuhnel Wedding Reception Hosts Nearby Family
The Eldon Kuhnel family of Omaha attended the Waller Kuhnel wedding reception in Shelby Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight with the Ray Richards family. They left Sunday afternoon after a brief visit at the Alfred Kuhnel home, accompanied by Mrs Darrel Schackmeyer and baby at York Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Kuhnel
Omaha
Waller-Kuhnel
Shelby
Ray Richards
Alfred Kuhnel
Darrel Schackenmeyer
Baby
York Hospital
Bulldogs Crush St Edward 25-6 in flu affected win
Osceola driven by flu illness hammered St Edward 25-6 with scoring by Schmoker Studley Wieseman Miley and Miley passing. Key plays included a 90 yard interception return and three Studley TDs. Reserves gained experience as first team players recovered. Next game vs Leigh.
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Osceola Bulldogs
St. Edward
Dan Wieseman
Barry Schmoker
Randy Studley
Larry Miley
Osceola
St. Ed
Roberts
Meister
P.A.T
K.O
Studley
Dozier
Wieseman
Schmoker
Miley
Buffington
Leigh
Clarks
J O Pearson Honored On 92nd Birthday
J O Pearson was honored at his Osceola home on his 92nd birthday Tuesday evening October 2. His daughter Mrs Melvin Fleming of Patterson California hosted the event while helping prepare for his household auction. Guests included C J Marak family, J C Marak and daughters, Milton Marak and family of Osceola, L A Pearson of Sidney, Charles Frund and family of Omaha, and Mrs Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Pearson
Melvin Flemng
Patterson
Calif
Osceola
Messrs
Mmes
C. J. Marak
J. C. Marak
Milton Marak
L. A. Pearson
Sidney
Charles Frund
Omaha
Mrs. Fleming
Harvest of Harmony Queen Contest Sees Osceola Youth Compete
Miss Susie Larson of Osceola will represent the community in the Miss Harvest of Harmony Queen contest at Grand Island on Saturday October 6. She leads the parade morning, attends a noontime Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and meets judges at the Yancey Hotel. Twenty nine Nebraska high school girls compete for the title.
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Susie Larson
Gotfrid Larson
Osceola
Grand Island
Chamber of Commerce
Yancey Hotel
Nebraska
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reported at Osceola
Polk County meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at the Legion club rooms in Osceola on September 21. Members from all four towns attended. Ruth Anderson of Wahoo, District 7 president, reported on the Humphrey district meeting. Osceola High School Music Department sang two numbers. Lunch was served by the Osceola Unit.
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Polk County
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Osceola
Ruth Anderson
Wahoo
District 7
Humphrey
Osceola High School
Real Estate Transfers in Shelby Polk Osceola Area Report
A set of property transfers lists Susie C. Dexter to Myron G. Hiemer and wife in Shelby original town Lot 10 Block 3. Alvin F. Rystrom to Delwyn D. Rystrom and wife 10 acres in NE 19-13-2. Hartwig E. Flodman to Donald and Dean Ostberg sections 9 and 10 in 13-4. Paul R. Strand et al to Hilding S. Strand West 68 feet of Lots 6 and 7 Block 7 Original Town Polk. Henry O. Kisler to Village of Polk tract in NW 28-13-4. Thomas A. Reece to Charles G. White N half of Lots 5 6 7 Block 2 Smiths Addition Osceola. Elmer LeRoy Morgan to City of Osceola tract in NW 4 SE Y 16-14-2 Osceola. Albert Ryan to Polk County Historical Society 18 by 25 feet in Lot 1 Block 6 Original Town Osceola. Lois Strong to Kenneth and Ione Strong half interest NNW 4-13-2. Ruby Watters et al to Ralph P. Simpson wife NE 29-13-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie C. Dexter
Myron G. Hiemer
Shelby
Alvin F. Rystrom
Delwyn D. Rystrom
Ney
Hartwig E. Flodman
Donald & Dean Ostberg
New NE
Paul R. Strand
Hilding S. Strand
Polk
Henry O. Kisler
Thomas A. Reece
Charles G. White
Smith
Osceola
Elmer LeRoy Morgan
Albert Ryan
Polk County Historical Society
Lois Strong
Kenneth D
Ione K. Strong
Ruby Watters
Ralph P. Simpson
Social club meetings announced for October evenings
Maple Leaf Club will meet with Mrs. John Wyman on Thursday Oct 11 at 2 pm. Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday Oct 10 at 8 pm. Friendly Neighbors Club meets Tuesday evening Oct 9 with Mrs. Floyd West. Entre Nous meets with Francis Inness Wednesday Oct 10 in the evening. Gab O Lots meets Oct 9 with Dorothy Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
John Wyman
Rebekah Lodge
Friendly Neighbors Club
Floyd West
Entre Nous
Francis Inness
Gab
Dorothy Mills
KSTC Marching Band Includes Oberg Daughters at Kearney
The sixty member KSTC marching band at Nebraska State Teachers College includes Barbara and Marilyn Oberg daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Oberg. Directed by Dr. Gaylord Thomas the band works on half time performances for five football games and plans Band Day on October 20 during Homecoming plus a winter concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Marilyn
Ivar Oberg
Nebraska State Teachers College
Kearney
Gaylord Thomas
Democratic Rally Tonight in Osceola at St Vincent Hall
A Democratic rally and dinner occur tonight at St Vincent Hall Osceola with Governor Morrison as the principal speaker. The event invites local supporters and party members to hear the governor address regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Hall
Osceola
Morrison
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Children’s Home Society
Girl Scout
Ak-Sar-Ben
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Jeffrey Leroy Gabriel
Montana
Cancer Crusade Report
Rystrom
Harvest of Harmony
St. Paul’s
Carolyn Allinder
Michael Anderson
Joel Eikenhorst
Steve Johnson
Barbara Klingman
Craig Monson
Joy Nelson
Dennis Peterson
James Peterson
Richard Prell
Pastor Turner
Lee Boden
Mary Buresh
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Steve Eikenhorst
David Horwood
Bradlee Johnson
Kay Neimeier
Donna Nelson
Dianna Prel]l
Margaret Peterson
Kathy Rodene
Marilyn Seaberg
Linda Sivers
Bulldogs Trounce St. Ed
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting
KSTC
Democratic Rally
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