Quicky contest winner and local notices in The Record
Marla Augustine, 12, daughter of the Wayne Augstines, wins this week’s Quicky contest with a dandy. Readers urged to submit simple letter entries for a $1 weekly prize and a grand prize portable radio at Christmas. Also: welfare institute attendance, Polk County educators met at Stromsburg High, and officer slate listed. Nebraska voters get two constitutional amendment features and Go Big Red bus trip details. Plus rookie of the year Mike Van Hoosen earns recognition as a Columbus Telegram carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marla Augustine
Wayne Augustines
al Capp
America
Nebraska
Bill Zedicher
Osceola
Colorado
Bill
Mike van Hoosen
Columbus Telegram
Stanley van Hoosens
Mike
Soil Conservation Tour Highlights New Terrace Systems
A Polk County tour showcased push up and flat channel terrace styles used on 12 farms. SCS personnel from Clay Center to Osceola toured local farms to observe grass back and other terraces, noting early adopters like Ralph Jones. A social security representative from Lincoln will visit Osceola on Oct 24 at the courthouse from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Polk County
Clay
Ralph Jones
Social Security Repa
Social Security
Lincoln
Osceola
Dave Richards
Gilbert Lampshire
Polk
Charles Walgreen
Howard Sun
Hamlton
Polk County Democrats Elect Officers at Lunch Meeting
Mrs. Frank Morrison and Mrs. Phil Sorensen spoke to Polk County Democratic women who met at the Stromsburg Hotel for a 1 PM luncheon on Monday October 17. Mrs. W. H. Norton of Osceola was elected to lead the group for the coming year with officers Mrs. Edwin Buse Shelby vice president, Mrs. Vivian Funk Polk secretary, Mrs. Richard N. Anderson Stromsburg treasurer, and Mrs. Carlton Anderson Stromsburg Publicity Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Education Association
Stromsburg High School
Maurice Newcomer
Jill Newcomer
Lynelte Fredrickson
Frank Morrison
Wesley Fredrickson
Jean Peterson
Danny Jantzen
Francis Crowe
Phil Sorensen
Lincoln
Polk County
Stromsburg
W. H. Norton
Osceola
Edwin Buse
Shelby
Vivian Funk
Polk
Richard N. Anderson
Carleton Anderson
4-H
Kay Lux
Montana
Polk County Crops Weather Report Update
Rainfall was minimal for the week ending Saturday. Surface moisture is short, subsoil adequate, and most crops show excellent condition. Harvest progress includes corn 20 percent, sorghums 50 percent, soybeans 75 percent, with moisture contents ranging 8 to 28 percent. Pasture and range feed above average, main farm work centers on milo, beans, and corn harvest. Some harvest moisture levels caused damage. rain is needed to sustain growth and calf crop development.
Osceola resident Lynn Boden wins Armchair QB contest
Lynn Boden of Osceola won the latest Armchair Quarterback contest edging 3 others on the Osceola Silver Creek tie-breaker. Nearby competitors from Osceola and beyond also top the list with several near misses and game guesses across college and high school matchups. Deadline for last week’s contest is 5 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Boden
Osceola
Wisconsin
Silver Creek
Polk
Henderson
Clarks
Stromsburg
C. D. Rodene
Jimmy Green
Rodene
Honor roll lists Osceola High students by class
Osceola High School announces an honor roll for the first six weeks with all A and B grades. Seniors include John Sedlak Judy Cerny Patty Gullberg Dan Sterup. juniors Nancy Mills Marsha Nyberg Jane Sedlak Bill Snodgrass Victor Sterup Alvin Cederberg Val Rutter Kathy McVeigh Anita Peterson Jolene Wiser. sophomores Jack Cerny Barbara Gullberg Kenneth Monson Dale Fjell Melanie Monson. freshmen Randy Bond Gregg Kresha Barbara Mills Kathy Wyman Duane Gabriel Mary Nyberg Leo Potter Edwin Wieseman. Honorable Mention lists seniors Jane Anderson Larry Heiden Delores Hendrickson. juniors Candy Studley. sophomores Royal Johnson Kay Lux. freshmen Betty Jo Anderson Roger Carlson Gerald Cerny Kathy Hayes Myron Prososki Connie Richards Jack Tindall Jon Tenniges April Walgren Evan Wieseman Joan Cerny Barry Hanson Michael Larson Dianne Pehrson Pam Snodgrass. Curtis spoke at wives tea honoring candidates wives at the Wayden Anderson home in Stromsburg Oct 12. Other guests included Mrs Curtis Mrs Tiemann Mrs Denny Mrs Dale Stubblefield State President Republican Woman's Clubs Mrs James Orr State Vice Chairman and Mrs Anne Batchelder National Committee woman. Assisting Mrs Anderson in greeting and serving were Mrs Paul Monson Mrs Ralph Bond Mrs Jelly Sapp Mrs Lulu Ward Mrs H Anderson and Mrs Philip Ny rg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
John Sedlak
Judy Cerny
Patty Gullberg
Dan Sterup
Nancy Mills
Marsha Nyberg
Jane Sedlak
Bill Snodgrass
Victor Sterup
Alvin Cederberg
Val Rutter
Kathy McVeigh
Anita Peterson
Jolene Wiser
Jack Cerny
Barbara Gullberg
Kenneth Monson
Dale Fjell
Melanie Monson
Randy Bond
Gregg Kresha
Barbara Mills
Kathy Wyman
Duane Gabriel
Mary Nyberg
Leo Potter
Edwin Wieseman
Jane Anderson
Larry Heiden
Delores Hendrickson
Candy Studley
Royal Johnson
Kay Lux
Betty Jo Anderson
Roger Carlson
Gerald Cerny
Kathy Hayes
Myron Prososki
Connie Richards
Jack Tindal
Walter Bernt rites held for Osceola man
Walter J. Bernt 52 of Osceola died Oct 6 at St. Mary Hospital Columbus after a long illness. Born July 18 1914 to Frank and Bertha Bernt, he married Ina Mae Callaghan in Osceola in 1936. Requiem High Mass and interment were Oct 10 at St Andrews. Survived by his wife two daughters Janet Girardin and Judith Way four grandchildren five sisters Agnes Dworak Helen Gabriel Matilda Gabriel Virginia Tomasevicz Elsie Abbott and one brother Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Bernt
Osceola
St. Mary Hospital
Columbus
Frank
Bertha Bernt
Polk Co
Ina Mae Callaghan
St. Andrews Catholic Church
St. Andrews
Edward A. O’leary
Janet
Leonard Girardin
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Judith
Willard Way
Cheyenne
Wyo
Agnes Dworak
Oakland
Helen Gabriel
Matilda Gabriel
Virginia Tomasevicz
Elsie Abbott
Shelby
Alfred
Polk County GOP Fund-Raising Dinner At Shelby High
More than 200 people attended the Polk County GOP fund-raising dinner at Shelby High School on Oct. 12. Paul Monson served as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Senator Carl Curtis, candidate Norbert Tiemann, candidate Robert Denney, and Secretary of State F. Marsh. GOP workers and candidates were acknowledged during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
GOP
Shelby High School
Paul Monson
Carl T. Curtis
Norbert Tiemann
Congress
Robert Denney
F. Marsh
BITS AND Pieces and Personal Anecdotes
A collection of humorous clippings and remarks from readers and local notes. The column touches on punctual spouses, dating mixups, a Nebraska constitutional clause, a political pitch by Congressman Clair Callan, weather hints, and a quip about Anita Loos discussing marriage and blondes.
Osceola Homecoming Week Events and Meetings
Osceola students and teachers anticipate favorable weather for the Friday Homecoming parade at 2 p.m. downtown and the 8 p.m. football game versus Polk. Downtown sidewalk sales and a busy day of bargains are planned as part of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Blondes and Gentlemen in Past and Present Reflections
A collage of humorous observations on social norms and culture. Notes on gentility, blondes often earning more, babies at birth debt, a hospital patient in Rochester Minnesota, a secretary mispronouncing words, and a TV announcer’s quirky Army Navy description. Includes a chicken proverb about persistence.
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Kansas
Bess Shermadine
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Navy
Osceola Triumphs Over Silver Creek 31 12 in Snowy Showdown
Osceola defeated Silver Creek 31 to 12 Saturday night after a one day delay due to snow. John Nelson scored an 8 yard TD run and added a second score via a pass play, with a 25 yard run late. Dan Dunn and Calvin Beopatee contributed touchdowns as the Bulldogs host Polk for homecoming Friday then travel to Palmer on Wednesday October 26 and finish the season November 4 against Genoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Osceola
Silver Creek
John Nelson
Dan Dunn
Calvin Beopatee
Ed Gavlik
Dave Beaver
Bulldogs
Polk
Palmer
Genoa
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Marian M. Cotter
Avis J. Kuhnel
Dianne R. Tyner
Polk County Public Welfare Office
University of Nebraska
Gilbert Lampshire Farm
Morrison
Sorensen
Donald Sypal
Omaha
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Assumption Church
Calvary Cemetery
Whelan
Msgr
Obrist
St. Vincent's
Clarence
Tom Hofbauer
Tom
Unicef
Kearney State Colege
Charles Lux
Steven Powers
Paul R. Smith
Shelby Lumber and Supply Co., Inc
Eileen M. Gillespie
Verlin M. Johnson
Ekeley
Charles C. Nelson
Merton M. Springer
James K. Brazda Jr
Dick Harle
Crval C. Eixenhorst
Orre Chemical Inc
EXAW
Walter Gass
Rosemary Green
Charles G. Kucera
Orley W. Conkling
Nance & Morrill
Theodore J. Korbmaker
Merlynn B. Sorrenson
Smith
Harold D. Thayer
Ekeleys Addition
Benton E. Kirby
Merle W. Runquist
Lester W. Schulz
Seward
David M. Fuehrer
Bradshaw
Douglas J. Sheffield
Raymond ‘‘Chub
Miller
Rural Fire District
City Fire Fund
Walter Bernt
Eldena Sapp
Clair Callan
Kenneth Anderson
Anita Loos
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
H Lo Pre
Silver Creek Polk
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