CANDID by Sandy Funeral for Artist Augustus Dunbier
Funeral services were held in Omaha for artist Augustus Dunbier aged 89 a lifelong painter and teacher born on a farm east of Osceola His brother Tony deceased was father of Mrs Ervin Rafert of Gresham Dunbier painted landscapes portraits and figures a collection was shown at the College of St Mary in Omaha The Polk County Historical Society would like one of his paintings in its museum Nearby notes describe ongoing school fund raising drives for Campbell soup labels and Post cereal box tops to buy audio visual gear and a balance beam for PE classes At Osceola High School community education classes begin October 3 with many courses and a registration meeting Monday night The Alton Johnson family attended a Fremont college game noting Midland College alumni in the crowd and upcoming license fee changes include a $1 renewal and a new photo required for licenses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Omaha
Augustus Dunbier
Osceola
Maury Watts
Dunbier
Tony
Ervin Rafert
Gresham
College of St. Mary
Doris Grossnicklaus
Blue River
Polk County Historical Society
Campbell Soup
Jeffrey Elementary
Osceola High School
Alton Johnson
Fremont
Auxiliary Cited For Best Safety Program
The American Legion Auxiliary William Wolfe Post 91 met September 16. Officers and committee chairs were listed, 124 paid members of 128 quota for 1978, a $25 Saving Bond awarded for Best Year Round Traffic Safety, and plans for a bingo party and hospital equipment loan discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
William Wolfe
Legion
Dorothy Bush
Anne Marie Snygg
Carolyn Wieseman
Norfolk
Nebraska Veterans Home
Howells
Stromsburg American Legion
Veterans Home
Grand Island
Lola Urban
Denver
Unit 91
U. S
Donna Wieseman
Marie Beebe
Mary Rose Girard
Lillian McDonald
Fern Wyman
Pat Thayer
Ruth Lux
Lois Peterson
Helen’ Johnson
Geraldine Klein
Betty Majors
Loretta Kresha
Elsie Davis
Pat Richards
Virginia McVeigh
Joyce Page
Doris Grossnicklaus
Nora Snodgrass
Grace Rutter
Anne Snugg
Sandi Wright
Jones Broke Tie To Win Armchair Quarterback Contest
Murray Jones won the contest by tying for first and breaking the tie with a question. Nebraska's 31 to 24 win over Alabama boosted his score by eight yards less than the total rushing yards. Entries included C Gordon Carlson Frances Carlstrom Eleanor McClain Dan Hayes Andy Johansen Lester Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Jones
Nebraska
Alabama
C. Gordon Carlson
Stromsburg
Frances Carlstrom
Polk
Eleanor McClain
Madison
Dan Hayes
Andy Johansen
Lester Anderson
Osceola
Fullerton
Elkhorn Valley
Genoa
Palmer
St. Edward
St. Paul
Shelton
Holdrege
Ord
Fremont
Grand Island
Iowa
Iowa State
Scotus
Albion
Wisner - Pilger
Lakeview
Penn State
Houston
Florida State
Kansas State
Baylor
Kentucky
Cheese Delicacies Tea Noted At Osceola Methodist Church
The 1977 Polk County Home Extension Clubs Tea was held September 19 in the Osceola Methodist Church fellowship hall with about 110 women attending. Extension president Mrs. William Peters welcomed guests as Reverend Paul Reimers and family performed a musical program. preparation included cheese dish booklets and beverages served by Mrs. Harry Opplinger and Mrs. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Home Extension Clubs
Osceola Methodist Church
Extension Council
William Peters
Shelby
Paul Reimers
Harry Oppliger
Columbus
Peters
Death notices for Sullivan Frahm Alt Engel Draeger and Larson
A collection of death notices and funeral briefs from Lincoln and nearby towns. Cletus V. Sullivan 65 of Lincoln died at home Monday with widow Ruby Wieseman. Ruth M Frahm 59 and Marie Alt 81 had services in Lincoln and Shelby. Infant son of Engel family buried in Osceola. Lena Draeger 83 buried Rose Hill after services at St Edward church. Russell Larson 25 died in a Charleroi PA crash with services at Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Cletus V. Sullivan
South 31St Street
Lincoln
Ruby Wieseman
Hodgman - Splain Roberts Mortuary
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
Marie Alt
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Sacred Heart Cemetery
United Methodist Church
St. Edward
Lena R. Draeger
Lee Draeger
Rose Hill Cemetery
Russell Larson
Myron Larson
Charleroi
Pennsylvania
Calvary Lutheran Church
OHS Band Announces Instrument Display and Booster Club Meeting
The OHS band plans a display of band instruments in the high school music room on Thursday September 22 at 1 30 p.m. Parents of sixth graders are urged to attend. Community members with used instruments for sale may contact band director Steve Smolik to display them. Jackets will be sold again this year. A booster club meeting for all band parents will be held Tuesday September 27 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school music room.
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Steve Smolik
Viking Ship Grounded By Bulldog Strength
The Osceola Bulldogs beat the Stromsburg Vikings 8 to 6 to remain undefeated at 3-0. Tracy Day scored on a six yard run after a safety by Doug Sterup, and the Vikings answered with a 15 yard run by Craig Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cook
Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Vikings
Bulldogs
Doug Sterup
Viking
Tracy Day
Osceola
Craig Baker
Day
Joe Graham
Tim Johansen
Randy Reese
Todd Hiemer
Graham
Johansen
Hiemer
Eric Henderson
Sterup
Reese
Scott Watts
Kent Urban
Scott Conkling
Duane Tenniges
Kevin Breeden
Murray Dunn
Fullerton
Goldenrod
Warriors
Big Orange
Osceola Classes Plan Fall Adult Ed Offerings
Osceola Public Schools and Central Technical Community College Area will offer adult education courses starting October 3. A registration meeting is set for September 26 at Osceola High School at 7:30 p.m. to gauge interest and finalize offerings such as Spanish I II speedreading CPR and first aid candy making pastries children’s wear basic clothing construction and accounting fundamentals I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Public Schools
Central Technical Community College Area
Mike Burger
Osceola High School
Jr Legion Auxiliary Holds September Meeting Officers Elected
The Junior Legion Auxiliary met September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Elected officers include Paula Smith president Sue Rempe vice president Janet Wieseman secretary and treasurer Holly Jacobsen chaplain and Carolyn Hennings sergeant at arms. Next meeting is October 21 at 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Paula Smith
Sue Rempe
Janet Wieseman
Holly Jacobsen
Carolyn Hennings
Commutist Calendar Events List for September
A community calendar lists events at various dates. Highlights include Easy Aces and Neola Watts on September 22, museum open hours and a public church service September 25, Lions club and mental health scouts September 26, and club meetings September 27 28 and 29 featuring Entre Nous and a Polk County Noxious Weed session.
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Easy Aces
Neola Watts
Lions
Gabs
Nora Snodgrass
Marguerite Sean Entre Nous
Helen Inness
Polk County
Masons Mark 100th Anniversary at Osceola Lodge Banquet
About 120 Masons and wives attended Osceola Lodge 65 A F and A M centennial banquet on September 15 in Legion clubrooms. Grand Lodge officers including Alfred Saum and Byron Jenkins spoke. a centennial certificate was presented to Worshipful Master Watts. Seven 50 year members were honored and a Lodge 65 history was read with a centennial booklet distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge
Legion
Kearney
Byron C. Jenkins
Bellevue
Norris W. Lallman
Ralph W. Gerry
Omaha
Wayne G. Luenenberg
North Platte
Watts
Saum
Brother Watts
Lodge #65
Herman Anderson
George Inness
W. R. Kepner
Leroy M. Smith
York
Fred T.,. Butz
Hastings
Masonic Lodge No. 65
A.F
A.M
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Candid
Gamble
Breedens
Art Senkbeil
Jones
Cubs
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Ardath Hayes
Meta Larson
Jean Bond
Louise Johnston
Connie Boruch
Janet Neujahr
Cathy Hennings
Neela Anderson
Bernice Dunn
Marcella Campbell
Osceolal
Norman Gabel
FAN
Calmar Herrmann
Town and Country
Steve Kuhnel
Whirlwinds
Leonard Coffin
Wesley Chapel
County
ARC
Polk County Association For Retarded Citizens
Platte County Extension Office
Ruth M. ‘Frahm
Miss Frahm
Carl Frahm
University of Nebraska
Howard
Jane) Bauder
Casper
Osceola Cemetery
Michael Engel
Sterling
Kenneth Sipes
Gerald Engel
OHS
Mr. Smolik
LeMoyne Anderson
Christine Carlson
Douglas Burritt
Todd Davidson
Sarah Kucera
Rebecca Burger
Amy Kropatsch
Donald Sterup
Eric Lindsley
Jeremy Anderson
Sarah Meister
Shannon Leim
Ser
Matthew Mentink
Christine Nutz
Jennifer Tomlin
Andy Roberts
Debbie Runquist
Steven Anderson
Jennifer Cain
Tami Merkel
Tami Dowling
Michelle Cliffords
Nicole Urban
Douglas Jensen
Jason Savage
Matthew Nabity
Bulldog
Jr. Legion Auxiliary
Masons
Don Byers
Fred Oberg
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mervin R. Ransom
Brother Ransom
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