Irl Ward Succumbs After Long Illness
Irl Ward of Silver Creek died Monday evening after several months of illness. Funeral services are set for two o'clock today at the Methodist church in Silver Creek. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs. Dale Frizzell of York and Mrs. Zella Van Winkle of Silver Creek, and he is brother in law to Mrs. Lulu Ward of this city.
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Irl Ward
Silver Creek
Methodist
Dale Frizzell
York
Osceola
Zella van Winkle
Lulu Ward
Jones-Oquist wedding correction notices seating singing details
A correction notes Dennis Jones and Marlene Johnson seated guests and lit tapers at the Jones-Oquist wedding. During the ceremony Marlene Johnson and Wayne Johnson sang O Perfect Love and The Lord's Prayer with Lillie Chindren on organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Jones
Marlene Johnson
Wayne Johnson
Lillie Chindren
Local Club Honors 25 Year Members
Members of the Ride A Wees Club honored 25 year members Mrs Viola Wiese man hosted Thursday. Corsages were given to Mrs R M Mc Donald and Mrs George Berck who reached 25 years in the club. A silver spoon and silver book containing club news from 25 years ago were presented to each honoree. News items read during the event provided entertainment. The hostess served lunch to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Wieseman
R. M. McDonald
George Berck
Polk County Extension News Feature Recognizes Farm Family
Paul Swan family featured on WOW-TV Friday noon as one of Polk County’s good farm families. Womens Council of Extension Clubs met with outgoing and incoming presidents to plan 1954. Clubs contribute articles for the Children’s Memorial Hospital Bazaar set for November 7 at Fontenelle Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Swanson
Wow-Tv
Polk County
Womens Council of Extension Clubs
District Court Room
Childrens Memorial Hospital
Fontenelle Hotel
Osceola Drum Parade Highlights State Bands and Hermie Anderson
Thousands watched 65 bands march down Lincoln streets with Osceola pride on display. Hermie Anderson of the University of Nebraska Band drew cheers as Osceola’s top local talent, last seen with Osceola High School, performed with the state’s premier ensemble. A note warns that throwing lit cigarettes from cars is illegal and fines apply. Weather laughs off as rain noted by locals with humorous local quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Osceola
Hermie Anderson
University of Nebraska
Hermie
Pheasant Season Opens Despite Poor Outlook Across Nebraska
The 38 day pheasant season starts with dawn Saturday across Nebraska. Fewer birds than last year reduce bag limit to three roosters. Central southern western northeastern counties remain strong while many areas face fire risk from dry conditions. Hunting runs Oct 24 to Nov 30 with one half hour before sunrise to sunset daily.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Game Commission
Polk County Teacher Suffering Stroke Hits Riverside School
Mrs. Barney Cowsill, Riverside School teacher in Polk County, suffered a severe stroke during a weekend trip to Wichita Kansas. The stroke affected her left side and will keep her from teaching for some time. She remains in Wesley Hospital Wichita with plans to move closer to home when able.
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Barney Cowsill
Riverside School
Wichita
Kansas
Wesley Hospital
Olive McBeth Hosts at Superintendent Meeting in Omaha
County Superintendent Olive M. McBeth attended the National County Superintendents Conference in Omaha from October 11 to 14. She served as receptionist hostess during sessions and participated Tuesday in a discussion on administration and finance of instructor staff and general supervision of school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive M. McBeth
Omaha
Miss McBeth
Legion Auxiliary Met Sees Successful Sewing Session
The American Legion Auxiliary met October 16 at the Legion rooms for a productive afternoon of sewing. The large Christmas gift assignment was completed and displayed, aiding hospitalized veterans and their families. Mrs. Virginia McVeich reported on rehabilitation work.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
The
American Legion
Veterans’ Hospital
Virginia McVeich
Servicemen Profile Merrill B Simonsen air force Hangar chief report
MSgt Merrill B Simonsen a 16 year Air Force veteran heads Hangar No 2 for the 1102nd with responsibility for 63 B 25s and a B 26. He oversees four maintenance crews and five shops plus aircraft inspections and equipment. He served in New Guinea and the Philippines in World War II and earned a Bronze Star in Korea for keeping in commission status of aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, D. C
Merrill B. Simonsen
Ben Zedicher
Air Force
1102Nd
Simonsen
New Guinea
Philippines
84Th
United States
Korea
Ed Kennedy Visits Glen Kresha Home in Chicago Link
Ed Kennedy of Chicago spent the weekend as a guest at the Glen Kresha residence. He is described as the brother in law of Mrs. Kresha, indicating a family connection announced in local society notes.
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Ed Kennedy
Chicago
Glen Kresha
Mr. Kennedy
Mrs. Kresha
Osceola Wins Fourth Straight Over Genoa
Osceola beat Genoa to extend its undefeated streak to four games in a hard fought Friday night football clash at Genoa Field. Colby scored two touchdowns and sparked a rugged victory as Osceola absorbed injuries ahead of a top conference showdown with Clarks and a potential share of the lead.
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Osceola
Genoa
Colby
W. Mickey
Dinges
Bernt
M. Watts
Rex Wieseman
Clarks
Bulldog
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Merrick County
Osceola Bulldogs
Manley
York
Halloween Party by the Rural Youth
The Rural Youth Organization hosts a Hallowe'en party with an extra meeting this month. Gather in the Osceola courtyard then ride hay racks north of town. Weiners will be furnished. The event is on Saturday night October 31 at seven p m. Seniors from Polk Stromsburg Osceola Shelby and Silver Creek high schools are invited.
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Osceola
Weiners
Polk
Stromsburg
Shelby
Silver Creek
Osceola Chamber of Commerce Holds First Fall Meeting
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce will hold its first fall meeting at the Legion rooms on Monday night with an evening meal before the business session. All members should attend for important business. A ticket committee will canvass the town, and tickets are available from secretary Robert L. Mills.
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Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Legion Rooms
Robert L. Mills
Farmers Urged to Notify Completion of Conservation Plans
Farmers with 1953 soil conservation plans must inform the PMA of completed practices such as liming, phosphates, green manure, weed control, pasture seeding, and terracing. Plans not reported as completed by year end will be marked no compliance and payments will be lost.
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PMA
One Dead In Crash At Corner Near Osceola
A 1953 Chrysler failed to negotiate a turn on Highway 81 near the 30A Y west of Osceola. Donald D. Gee 25 of Columbus Nebraska died at the scene. Betty M Gee 26 registered as Cowden at Stromsburg Hospital was hospitalized with broken ribs and gashes. Sheriff Willard Cornell said the crash occurred about 1 30 am Sunday and the car went off the road into the Y.
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Osceola
Donald D. Gee
Columbus
Nebraska
Stromsburg Hospital
Betty M Gee
Betty M. Cowden
Willard Cornell
Cornell
Robert Johnson
York Polk
Johnson
York County
Social Calendar Dates Change Notice
EASY ACES will meet Thursday October 29 with Mrs Alta Wieseman. BASY BELLE Extension Club will meet with Mrs Laurence Meister on Wednesday October 28. Gab O Lits meet Wednesday October 28 with hostess Mrs Robert Mills.
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Easy Aces
Alta Wieseman
Basy Belle Extension Club
Laurence Meister
Robert Mills
Rafert wins Nebraska corn picking contest at York
Ervin Rafert of Gresham won the second annual Nebraska mechanical corn picking contest at York last Thursday with a net yield of 3 661.5 pounds. Carl Paulson of Beaver Crossing placed second at 3 484.4 pounds, both eligible for the national contest in Bloomington Illinois on October 24.
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Ervin Rafert
Gresham
York
Alvah Hecht
Carl Paulson
Beaver Crossing
Bloomington
Roy Glasser, Jr
Polk
M. G. Lindburg
Walter Maronde
York County
Mr. Lindburg
Leo Wurtz
Arlo Stevens
James Lindburg
Ed Klingsborn
Louis Heiden
Dale Lindburg
Roy Glasser
Hugh Butler
Nebraska
Osceola High School
New Officers Elected At Polk County Teachers Meeting
Newly elected officers of the Polk County Teachers Association met at Polk last week with Miss Nina Burke Stromsburg named president and Mrs. Edith Smith Osceola as vice president. Vincent Stranberg Polk was secretary, with Mr. Dellinger Shelby as delegate to the assembly and Wesley Reist as alternate. The next meeting is planned for November 23 at Stromsburg.
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Polk County Teachers Association
Polk
Nina Burke
Stromsburg
Edith Smith
Osceola
Vincent Stranberg
Dellinger
Shelby
Wesley Reist
Light Rain Falls in Polk County Adds Moisture
Polk County recorded a light rain on Friday October 16 with .30 inch measured by Harold Klingman Osceola government weather observer. Rain began early morning and persisted until noon aiding dormant wheat crops in parts of the county. Forecasters expected more moisture by press time on Wednesday.
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Polk County
Harold Klingman
Osceola
Middle West
New Clerk Starts in Polk County Office
Carleton Anderson Polk County treasurer announces Joyce Berger is now employed in the county office taking her duties this week. She is the daughter of Ben Berger of Stromsburg manager of the Farmership Association. Miss Berger worked in Lincoln before returning to Polk County. Marian Boden deputy county clerk retains current duties.
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Carleton Anderson
Polk County
Joyce Berger
Miss Berger
Ben Berger
Stromsburg
Farmership Association
Lincoln
Marian Boden
Husking Bee at Edwin Lewis Farm Draws Neighbors
About 40 acres of corn were harvested in two hours by roughly 30 to 40 neighbors at the Edwin Lewis farm on Tuesday afternoon. A long list of volunteers assisted with picking and lunch, while Mr. Lewis recoveries are noted from recent hospital stays.
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Edwin Lewis
Walter W. Berck
Raymond Johnson
Gerald Holm
Wm. Larson
Willard Bush
Wallace
Gordon Fredrickson
Walter Larson
Dale
Ansel Fredrickson
Ronald Sarow
Lowell
Guy Buchannan
Carl G. Johnson
Harlan Johnson
Martin Lundstrom
Walter
Dave Jones
Elmer Pehrson
Verlin Johnson
Robert Oberg
Arthur
John Ekstrom
Walter Bush
Fred
Alfred Yungdahl
Reuben Lundstrom
Everett Anderson
Charles Massie
Floyd Speirs
Lewis
Osceola Hospital
Wallace Fredrickson
Teachers and Mothers Guests of FHA Group
The October 14 FHA meeting in the school auditorium featured high school teachers and mothers as special guests. Mrs Yungdahl received the chrysanthemum from the tea table, and Mrs Michil Strom of Columbus gave a chalk talk on Home of Tomorrow with her daughter Cynthia at the piano. Open-faced sandwiches were served by the Home Ec Three to close the evening.
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FHA
Yungdahl
Michil Strom
Columbus
Cynthia
Ducks Absent as Hunters Scan Weekend Luck and Deaths Rock Osceola
Ducks were scarce while two youths Lynn Schneider and Leonard Swan bragged six ducks on the Blue River proving experience not everything in duck hunting. A fatal accident near Osceola raised safety concerns, with calls for a Roads and Irrigation survey, as Osceola Bulldogs prepared for a big football test against Clarks.
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Blue River
Lynn Schneider
Leonard Swan
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Earl
Ike) Eisenhower
Charleroi
Union Pacific Car
Union Pacific Agriculture
Tional Agriculture Boys
Charles W. Manke
McCall’s Magazine
Usharit Extension Club
Christine Sadler
McCall‘s
Washington
Osceola Community Hospital
McCall’s
Irene
Olive McBeth
Legion Auxiliary Met
Bulldogs
Dick Sealey
Production Marketing Association
Sealey
Edwin Lewis Farm
Department of Roads and Irrigation
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