Bowling League Standings Listed For Last Week
Guffs Tavern leads with 17 wins and 11 losses followed by Gambles 20, Shriners 16 12 Osceola Howe 16 12 and others. High individual games see Wayne Stallings 234 Vernon Peterson 227 and Holly Grossnicklaus 204 while Stallings top series 609 with Charles Fischer 563 and Vernon Peterson 552. Team highs include Guffs 917 and 2587 series and Wobigs 842 2350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush's
Reece Abstractors
Wayne Stallings
Vernon Peterson
Holly Grossnicklaus
Billy Bahr
Charles Fischer
Guff’s
Wobigs
W-L Thriftway
Lees Realty
Walsteads Manne
Shelby Oil
Matadors
Mike Snod
Mike Snodgrass
Don Sterup
Mim Peterson
Lorre Lanes
Osceola bowling standings and high scores tabulated
The Osceola bowling page lists team standings with Osceola Lumber 22 6 and Siglers 417-11 entries. Individual high scores show Gene Graves 221 in a 221 series by Mark Gustafson 522 and Henry Strickland 509. Team high games include Siglers and J Plumbers 862 and 2416 as team series leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lumber
Siglers
Cee Oe
Chev. Garage
J. Plumbers
Wwe
Larry’s Tavern
Les’s Clippers
Gas Co
Sotaigheye
United Hagie
Ned’s Service
Farmers Co-op
Osceola Contractors
Osceola Record
Roy
High Ind
Gene Graves
al Rommers
Dean Ruth
Mark Gustafson
Henry Strickland
Elmer Gleim
Chev
Ladies Leisure Bowling Standings October 20 1961
The October 20 1961 Ladies Leisure bowling results list top performers. High game honors go to Helen Johnson 200 and high series to Helen Johnson 474 with Carol Schmoker 459 and Zella Kepner 444. Spot Removers led team scores 563 with Smiths Wheat Hearts 561 and Kooletts 558. Delores Meister earned Bowler of the Week with 50 pins over average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Beebe
Alta Wieseman
Arlois Diers
Helen Johnson
Carol Schmoker
Zella Kepner
Smith
Wheat Hearts
Kooletts
Delores Meister
Extension Club Bowling Party and Home Meeting
The Clear Creek Homemaker's Club held a bowling party at Osceola Bowl during October and later gathered at Mrs. Bill Johansen’s home. Mrs. Henry Smith presented a lesson on watts and amps. Prizes for games at social hour went to Mrs. Lydia Jaax and Mrs. Helen Augustin. Mrs. Hubert Jaax, Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
Osceola Bowl
Bill Johansen
Henry Smith
Lydia Jaax
Helen Augustin
Charles Roberts Named Outstanding Newspaper Boy
Charles Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Martin Roberts has been named an Outstanding Newspaper Boy among 1300 Lincoln Carriers with 64 honored nationwide by Inland Press Association. Receivers get a Certificate of Merit Shoulder Patch Lapel Button and lunch with Governor Morrison on National Newspaper Boy Day for six months route tenure scholastic and citizenship above average and exceptional sales and service records. Joe Roberts previously held the route and won the award two years in a row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roberts
Martin Roberts
Lincoln Carriers
Inland Press Association
Governor Morrison
Joe
Charles
Football Contest Winners Listed
Mer lin Green of Stromsburg had 8 correct selections to win. Three contestants tied with 7 correct guesses but William Morgan of Shelby came closest to the total with 42 points while the top score was 49 points. Winners should visit the Record office to receive prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Green
Stromsburg
William Morgan
Shelby
Record Office
Dennis Emmons Undergoes Surgery Again
Dennis Emmons entered Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Sunday where he underwent surgery Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Emmons
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Weekend Guests Visit Area Families
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood with Mr and Mrs George Anderson. The Bond and Johnson couples spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Sterup in Schuyler. Calif guests Harry Ludi stayed with S W Calhoun. Fred Wieseman with Beverly and Barbara Wieseman visited the Calhouns on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Sherwood
George Anderson
Ford Bond
Delmar Johnson
Harry Sterup
Schuyler
Harry Ludi
Riverside
Calif
S. W. Calhoun
Fred Wieseman
Beverly
Barbara Wieseman
Lincoln
Calhoun
Bulldogs Fall to Polk Cubs in Conference Showdown
Osceola traveled to Polk on October 20 and fell 27 to 6 as Polk scored on a 8, 72 yard run by Hahn, a 60 yard interception return, and a late passing play after a Bulldog fumble. Ken Kropatsch added Osceola’s only score. On October 25 Osceola hosts Palmer in a seventh conference tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bulldogs
Polk
Polk Cubs
Bulldogs
Osceola
Hahn
Cubs
Ken Kropatsch
Bulldog
Ang
Osceola Couple Observes Golden Wedding in Denver
Mr and Mrs D B Hulquest of Osceola were honored at an Open House in Denver Colorado celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The event featured music by a trumpet trio and piano serenades, with a gold and white tea table and out of town guests from California and Colorado. A family dinner followed at the Tiffin Inn in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hulquest
Osceola
Cecil DeLand
Denver
Colo
Hulquest
Tommy DeLand
Kenneth Nicholas
John Autrey
DeLand
D. W. Johnson
David Glismann
Dean Melquist
E. J. Fleetwood
Claremont
Calif
Edward Johnson
Wheatridge
Jerry DeLand
Burt Hulquest
Wallace Carlson
Curtis Waldron
Homer Stolz
Don Fitch
Bernard Miles
John A. Carlson
Mill Valley
F. A. Sanderson
Don Carlson
Iler Guests With Low's in Central City
Mr and Mrs L L Iler visited Mr and Mrs Fred Low and their daughters Tuesday in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Iler
Fred Low
Central City
Loup Missions Institute at Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church of Osceola sponsors a Loup Sub-District Missions Institute on Wednesday night November 1. Rev Carroll French, Congo missionary, speaks at 7:30 after a 6:30 fellowship supper. District leaders Johnson and Cammack participate. films on Africa follow. Reservations due by October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Osceola
Carroll French
Republic of the Congo
French
Page
Nebraska
Arthur Johnson
Columbus
Melvin Cammack
David City
Mission Institute
Seward
Norfolk
St. Edward
Africa
Central City
Clarks - Pierce Chapel
Fairview
Former Shelbyite Receives Wesleyan Alum Medal of Honor
Dr. John R. Dunning of Shelby, dean at Columbia University School of Engineering, was awarded Wesleyan Universitys Alum ni Medal of Honor at the sixth annual Alumni Awards Convocation. He noted Soviet advantages in scientific technology while urging American use of capital to advance innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Wesleyan University
John R. Dunning
Columbia University School of Engineering
Dunning
Wesleyan
Vance D. Rogers
United States
Columbia University
Shelby
Soviet Union
Mr. Khrushchev
Legion and Osceola Sponsor Hallowe'en Party
The American Legion Post and the Osceola Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Hallowe'en party at the Legion Club Rooms Tuesday evening October 31. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Children in the area are invited. Prizes of 3.00 2.00 and 1.00 will be given to contestants in two groups based on grade level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Post
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Legion Club
Social Calendar Notes for Oct and Nov Activities
Easy Aces meet tonight with Mrs. Maurice Watts. Cub Scout Pack to gather October 27 at 7 30 pm at the Methodist Church. Valley WSCS to meet November 1 at Goldie Schmoker’s home. FHA plans UNICEF trick or treat on October 31 starting at 7 pm. Wesley Chapel Missionary Society to meet November 2 with Mrs. Irene Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy Aces
Maurice Watts
Methodist Church
Valley
WSCS
Goldie Schmoker
FHA
Unicef
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Irene Anderson
Final push urged to reach village retirement fund goal
Osceola officials urge a final fundraising drive to reach the $45,000 goal for the Retirement Village Fund. About $40,000 is on hand, with most gifts small and many asked but not yet given. A Good Samaritan Society representative will select a site when negotiations begin, after local donors decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Society
Osceola
W. R. Kepner
Bert Gissler
Perry N. Sapp
M. O. Johnson
Chris Dahmke
Phil Nyberg
Alex Mills
Fred Bond
Dean Buffington
Don Waterman
Sheldon Bond
Martin Roberts
Leroy Johnson
World Day of Prayer Observation Planned by Osceola WSCS
The Osceola WSCS of the Methodist Church schedules World Day of Prayer and Self Denial for Friday in October. The event will begin at 2 30 p m. local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Wscs
Methodist Church
Opportunity Center Dedication in Columbus Opens Oct 29
Platte Valley Association for Retarded Children hosts an open house and dedication at the Columbus Opportunity Center on October 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. Gov. Morrison and State Sen. J. O. Peck are invited guests. A flag raising by the Veterans of Foreign Wars will occur around 2 p.m. Visitors can tour the new building at the Platte County Agricultural Park and learn about the center’s training for mentally retarded pupils. Coffee and cookies will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley Association For
Columbus
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Opportunity Center
Columbus Territory
County Bond Sales Hit 1961 Nine Months Totals
Polk County reports $605 575 in E and H savings bonds sold in the first three quarters of 1961, reaching 100 percent of its county goal. September sales were $24 687 as state nine month total reached $71 158 820, or 73.8 percent of the state goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
A. E. Bodine
Nebraska
William H. Neal
Transfers and dismissals listed for Osceola Shelby and nearby towns
Transferred Charles Timm and several residents are noted with dismissals or changes across Osceola Rising City Shelby Stromsburg Gresham and Silver Creek. Names include Mrs Lyle Dornburgh Mrs Mabel Widga Mrs Marion Kubas Mr Leon Fiala baby boy and others with a wide range of listed communities and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Timm
Osceola
Louis Winkelman
Rising City
Lyle Dornburgh
Polk
Mabel Widga
Marion Kubas
Silver Creek
Kenneth Larson
Stromsburg
Leon Fiala
Baby Boy
Harold Davis
Joseph Alt
Clarence Armagast
Shelby
Verlin Gronlund
Gary Cockle
Gresham
Edwin Almstrom
Herman Thelen
Shelby Royal Johnson
Fred Wescoat
Oscar Anderson
Tillie Sundberg
Alva Lewis
Rex Peterson
Weston Burgess
M. A. Mills, Sr
Bertha Tuepker
Carl Timm
Irven Rystrom
MYF to Collect for UNICEF in Osceola Area
The Senior High Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church will collection UNICEF funds Monday evening October 30 in the Osceola area from about 7 to 8 30. After the drive, youths return to the church for a Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Osceola
United Nations Children’s Fund
Unicef
Holm Engagement Seeks Febuary Wedding in Osceola
Osceola announces the engagement of Shirley Holm to Levert Peterson Jr. Shirley, a Stromsburg High graduate who attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, works at Lincoln Tel and Tel in York. Levert, also a Stromsburg High graduate, is the fiancé. The couple plans a February wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Holm
Osceola
Shirley
Levert Peterson Jr
S. W. Peterson
Stromsburg
Stromsburg High
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln Tel
Tel
York
Peterson
NFU Sponsors Economic Jet Trip to Hawaii
The National Farmers Union offers a 10 day Denver to Hawaii jet trip for $339 including plane travel hotels and three daily meals. Trip departs Denver November 20 with Polk County members planning to join. Participants can visit Pearl Harbor Honolulu University of Hawaii and enjoy a Hawaiian luau with shopping time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
National Farmers Union
Denver
Colo
Polk County
Parker Aker
Polk
Ateiouiyeaja
Duiodaysey
Honolulu
FHA Members Attend Convention
The District 9 FHA Convention was held October 21 in Valley. Local members attending were Margie Ransom, Marilyn Prososki, Carol Branting, Carolyn Girard, Cheryl McKeag and Mrs. Dora Lockard. The theme was Youth-Examine Your Values. District officers were installed. Margie Ransom led a discussion group. The Osceola chapter gave the devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 9
FHA
Valley
Margie Ransom
Marilyn Prososki
Carol Branting
Carolyn Girard
Cheryl McKeag
Dora Lockard
Dist
Osceola
Iler and Gustafson Visit Thursday Evening
Mr and Mrs L L Iler visited Mr and Mrs J H Gustafson Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Iler
J. H. Gustafson
Births Report From San Diego and Stroms burg Families
Birth notices list three newborns with parents in San Diego Calif and Stromsburg detailing David Lee seven pounds seven ounces born Oct 20 to Orlo and wife. Thomas Charles seven pounds born Oct 19 to Leon and wife. Denice Jo nine pounds twelve ounces born Oct 23 to Verlin and wife in Stromsburg. Flossie Deeds noted as maternal grandmother for David Lee. Lisa Dene baby listed with Harold Davis as parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lee
Orlo Deeds
San Diego
Calif
Flossie Deeds
Thomas Charles
Leon Fiala
Lisa Dene
Harold Davis
Denice Jo
Verlin Gronlund
Stromsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants
Cornhusker
Ladies Leisure
Bowling Belles
Gutter Dusters
Bush’s
Federal Land Bank
Harold’s Thriftway
Lorre Lanes Wesee
John’s Rexall We
Bsene
Pepsi-Cola
Jack
Jill Wane
Renee Eee
Roy’s Wreckers Mohawks
Sharon Bryan
Rose Smith
Therma Powers
Neela Watts
Ind
Mary Lou Stallings
Avis Waller
Sensation
Harold’ Thriftway Bush
Ned’ Service
Hubert Jaax
Osceola Volunteer Firemen
Palmer
Osceola Fost
J.F. Courtier
Hasselbalch
A-1 Construction Co
Vern Johnson Plumbing and Heating of
Pace Electric of
Omaha
Loup Missions Institute
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Shirley Holm
NFU
Kepners Funeral Home
Tennessee
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