Westcentral Co op Grain Meeting Reports Record Net Savings
Over 800 stockholders gathered at the Sheraton Fontenelle in Omaha for the 24th annual meeting of Westcentral Cooperative Grain Company. A net savings of 703100 was reported by General Manager Aksel W. Nielsen, with officers reelected and a slate of directors chosen for three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcentral Cooperative Grain Company
Sheraton-Fontenelle
Omaha
Aksel W. Nielsen
Albert Schroeder
Venago
J. M. McNally
Bellwood
George E. Carlson
Sutton
Commodity Stabilization Service
Kansas City
Missouri
Roy F. Hendrickson
National Federation of Grain Cooperatives
Washington, DC
Robert F. Seedlock
Us.a. Engineer Division
Kim Sisters
Scout Campaign Chairmen Named in Sunrise District
J. W. Nicodemus announces community campaign chairmen for the Sunrise District Boy Scout finance drive on October 16. Chairs from Seward to Gresham are named with 600 workers aiming at 8000 prospects. York funds funneled through York United Fund. Campaigns expand to Geneva Osceola and Fairmont. drive set for fifty communities in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nicodemus
David City
Sunrise
Seward
Don Rutledge
Max McGee
Milford
Duane Hendricks
Stromsburg
John Rosenquist
Clarence Zimmer
Exeter
Mike Schuknecht
Shelby
John Rongish
Utica
Clayton Dierberger
Beaver Crossing
Frank Hansen
Rising
John Aden Brainard
Louis Novak
Gresham
Art Hitch
Benedict
Raye Hild
Waco
Curtis
J. V. Nicodemus
Nicodemus
City of
York
York United Fund
Donald Endacott
Lincoln
Council
Rally Day at First Methodist Osceola
The First Methodist Church in Osceola observes Rally Day during morning worship next Sunday September 30. Worship starts at 1045 a.m. instead of 1100. The church school participates in the service. Third to fourth grade promotion will be marked with personal Bibles. A dedication for church school officers and teachers will occur. The sermon is titled From Child to Adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Osceola
Births in Omaha and Shelby announce two newborn boys
SCHUTTE To Mr. and Mrs. Le Schutte of Omaha a boy James Leon born Sept 19 he weighed 6 lbs 9 oz Mrs Schutte is the former Ar dith Anderson of Osceola HOUDERSHELDT To Mr. and Mrs. Jack Houdersheldt of Shelby a boy born September 26 he weighed 7 lbs 6 oz
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Schutte
Leon Schutte
Omaha
James Leon
Building Deeded To Historical Society In Osceola
Albert Ryan, a longtime Osceola barber, donated a two story museum building to the Polk County Historical Society. The gift, announced by retiring president Mrs. Lloyd Hahn at the annual Fire Hall meeting, funds a county history home south of Osceola square. The Osceola Commercial Club adds 150 for repainting and remodeling as new officers are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Historical Society
Albert Ryan
Osceola
Lloyd Hahn
Osceola Square
Ryan
Iowa
Hahn
REA
Stromsburg
Osceola Commercial Club
Curtis Flodman
John Falk
W. H. Norton
Delmar McFadden
Mrs Gillmor Honored by P.E.O. Chapter CN
Chapter CN P.E.O. met September 24 at the home of Miss Vida Beckmeyer to honor Mrs. Mabel Gillmor for 60 years of P.E.O. membership. A reminiscence paper was read and Mrs. Gillmor received a personal shower. A salad lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Vida Beckmeyer
W. S. Heitzman
Mabel Gillmor
Sisterhood
Gillmor
Paul Walgren
W. W. Norton
Mrs. Wren Sherwood Home After Eye Cataract Surgery
Mrs. Wren Sherwood returned Sunday from Clarkson Hospital in Omaha where she had been a patient for a week. She underwent surgery to remove a cataract from her eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Sherwood
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Heckman
Mr and Mrs George Heckman celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 23 at the home of Mrs Anna Appleton in Polk. Guests greeted the couple while Jeannine Heckman hosted. A three tier cake with candles graced the table as Mrs Ralph Appleton poured coffee and Mrs C R Lindhoim served punch. The couple received many gifts including a silver money tree holding twenty five silver dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heckman
Anna Appleton
Polk
Jeannine Heckman
Ralph Appleton
C. R. Lindhoim
Wendell Appleton
Rites Held for 88 Year Old Mrs. Hulda Gestrine
Funeral services were conducted at Swede Home Sunday for Hulda Gestrine 88 who died suddenly at her Clarks area home on September 20. She was mother to 13 children including Raymond and Martin of Osceola and Nina Berger of Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Gestrine
Clarks
Open House for Mr and Mrs Swanson 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swanson of Stromsburg hold an open house at their home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Oct 7 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Swanson
Stromsburg
Mrs Mills Named Town Fund Drive Chairman
Mrs Mills is named Town Fund Drive Chairman for the Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council campaign starting October 2. The drive aims to raise 25800 to cover operations and new needs across 19 Nebraska counties, with Osceola contributing 350 based on 56 Girl Scout members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mills
Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council
Nebraska
Harold Rush
Fremont
Osceola
New Job In Washington Dr J W Buchta Takes Post
Dr J W Buchta retires as associate dean at the University of Minnesota and becomes the first executive director of the American Association of Physics Teachers in Washington. He will edit a new publication and engage with university physicists while promoting stronger high school preparation for college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Buchta
University of Minnesota
American Association of Physics Teachers
Washington
Buchta
Association
Isaac Hewdon
National Science Foundation
Chile
University of California
Minnesota Academy of Science
Oerstad
Polk County
John Buchta
Miss Marian Inness Visits Lincoln Family
Miss Marian Inness of Lincoln spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Innes. The Innesses were entertained at a birthday dinner Tuesday evening of last week by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry of Lincoln honoring Mrs. Inness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian Inness
Lincoln
John Innes
Innesses
Robert Perry
Inness
Speeding and license violations tallied in county court
County Court entries show Adolph E. Stelzl of Wisconsin fined 21 dollars and 4 costs for daytime speeding 78 mph. Others include James J. Carroll Nebraska with no license, Clarence J. Durbin Ohio 75 mph, Paul C. Nielsen Clarkes 2 counts, Marian B. Peterson Minnesota for minor operation, James E. Hoffman Oregon school permit, Gary L. Glatter Nebraska careless driving, and multiple speeding, stop sign, and vagrancy cases across several states with fines and jail notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph E. Stelzl
Wisc
James J. Carroll
Omaha
Clarence J. Durbin
Ohio
Paul C. Nielsen
Clarks
Marian B. Peterson
Stromsburg
James E. Hoffman
Gresham
Gary L. Glatter
Shelby
Douglas C. Busskohl
Norfolk
Dallas L. Whitford
Madison
Darwin Lee Carpenter
Grand Island
Joeph G. Berens
Ore
Edward Lee Johnson
James J. Callahan
Greeley
Larry D. Rivas
Mich
Gordon F. Wiestock, Jr
Osceola Chamber Receives Baseball Team Guests
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting on Monday at Corn Palace Cafe with the local baseball team as guests. Reports noted painters from Nevada, changes at Bush Drug Store, and a pending ASCS office completion by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Corn Palace Cafe
Nevada
R. M. James
Lawrence Davis
Phil Nyberg
Dwight Bush
Bush Drug Store
Mike Snodgrass
Osceola Directory
Historical Society
Goodwill Truck Coming to Local Churches
The Lincoln Goodwill Industry truck will stop at First Methodist and St. Paul Lutheran churches on October 2 or 3. Acceptable donations include clothing shoes small electrical appliances small household items and cotton mattresses that are repairable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Goodwill Industry
Methodist
St. Paul Lutheran
Joy McCormick Reunion Draws Twenty-Five Attendees
A Joy McCormick reunion gathered twenty five people on Sunday September 23 in Indianola Iowa. Attendees included Tillman Joy Grace Joy John Mickey Eleazer McCormick Milo Cochrane J L Stodghill Paul Joy Stanley Garver and Mary among others from Osceola Rock Island Cambridge Atlantic Ill and Omaha. Eleazer McCormick and his wife left for Baldwin Park California after a two week visit with Grace Joy Sepera and Tillman Oy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy-McCormick
Indianola
Tillman Joy
Grace Joy
John Mickey
Osceola
Eleazer McCormick
Baldwin Park
Calif
Milo Cochrane
Omaha
J. L. Stodghill
Paul Joy
Stanley Garver
Mary
Rock Island, Ill
Janet McCray
Eric
Ill
Boyd Wheatley
Cambridge
Willard McCormick
Atlantic
California
Sis Sepera
Tillman Oy
Valley WSCS Meeting and Local Club Activities
Social Calendar notes Effie Fernandez leads Valley WSCS on Wednesday afternoon October 3. Cub Scout Pack Meeting at Catholic Hall Friday September 28 at 7 30 p m. Missiles film shown. Easy Aces gathering Thursday afternoon with Mrs Horace McKeag. N B B C Bridge Club meets October 2 with Gladys Roberts. Lions Club noon meeting Wednesday October 3 at the Corn Palace. Busy Belles Extension Club meets October 3 with Mrs Fred Husak.
Memorial Hospital announces recent deaths and dismissals
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital lists deceased Milton Anderson of Stromsburg and Louis Blaser of Columbus. Dismissals include Fred Johnson of Stromsburg Mrs. Robert Anderson of Stromsburg and many others from Osceola Silver Creek Shelby Rising City Gresham Stromsburg and surrounding areas.
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Milton Anderson
Stromsburg
Louis Blaser
Columbus
Fred Johnson
Robert Anderson
Mike Wieseman
Silver Creek
Charles Hays
Gloria White
Shelby Ronald Ruth
Rising City
Delbert Morris
Osceola
Walter Watts
Donald Doremus
Benedict Mervin Samuels
Polk
Sigrid Boden
Dean Church
Clarks
Clarence Armagast
Shelby Leonard Kropats
Harold Alms
York
Jioom
Bulldogs Blank Clarks 6-0 Behind Rugged Defense
Osceola edged Clarks 6-0 as Randy Studley sealed the margin with a 15 yard fourth quarter run. Larry Miley shined at quarterback guiding a productive night for the Bulldogs, while Studley Dozier and Preil anchored a stout Osceola defense for their first win of the year. Next Friday Osceola travels to St Edward for their third conference game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Sipes
Clarks
Randy Studley
Bulldogs
Larry Miley
Osceola
Studley
Dozier
Preil
Rick Studley
Bulldog
Jeaders
Wieseman
Gondringer
St. Edward
Polk County Livestock Feeders Association Forming Meeting
A Polk County meeting to form the Polk County Livestock Feeders Association will be at the Legion Club Osceola Tuesday evening October 2 following a no host steak dinner at 7 00 p m Reservations for the dinner with George Cemper Shelby by September 29 The temporary chair man is Richard Augustin Shelby and temporary secretary George Cemper Shelby The group plans affiliation with Nebraska and National Livestock Feeders Associations with Don F Magdanz Omaha present to explain aims All Polk County livestock feeders are urged to attend and join the new associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Livestock Feeders Association
Legion Club
Osceola
George Cemper
Shelby
Polk County Livestock Feeders
Nebraska
Livestock Feeders Associations
Nebaka
Richard Augustin
the Chaiman
Don Hayes
Silver Creek
Tom Brigham
Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association
Don F. Magdanz
Omaha
Polk County
First Quarterly Conference of M E Church Held Here
The First Methodist Church in Osceola hosts the First Quarterly Conference on Monday October 1 at 7 30 p m with Rev Arthur W Johnson Columbus district superintendent presiding. All Official Board members and interested persons are urged to attend. The Official Board will meet Tuesday October 2 at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Osceola
Columbus
Arthur W. Johnson
Osceola B Team Beats Stromsburg 6-0 On Home Field
The Osceola B squad defeated Stromsburg 6-0 Tuesday night. Monson scored the winning TD in the fourth quarter. Ahlquist and Prososki starred on defense. Rick Studley led offense with Wieseman, Monson, and Headlece following. Next home game vs Clarkston.
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Burg
Osceola
Stromsburg
Bulldogs
Monson
Ahlquist
Prososki
Rick Studley
Wieseman
Jim Headlece
Clarks
Large Machinery Display At Corn Picking Contest
A $3 million machinery display, one of the largest in the Midwest, will be shown at the State and National Corn Picking Contests on October 11 and 12. Major farm machinery firms have bought more than 170 exhibit lots at the contest site with additional tent displays housing the Mercury space capsule. Robert Day chairs the exhibits committee for the contest.
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Midwest
Robert Day
Polk County Extension Achievement Day Held in Shelby
The annual Polk County Home Extension Achievement Day will be hosted in Shelby on Monday October 1 at 2 p.m. in the parish hall with Miss Peggy Walton of the Nebraska Wheat Institute as main speaker. A hobby and handicraft exhibit will be shown and Shelby ladies will host tea inviting Extension Club members and county women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Shelby
Peggy Walton
Nebraska Wheat Institute
Mr and Mrs Charles Green wood visit in Sidney Indiana
Mr and Mrs Charles Greenwood wood of Sidney Indiana spent Sunday evening with Mrs Phil Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greenwood
Sidney, In
Phil Campbell
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Co-op Grain Meeting
Scout Campaign
Mr. Ryan
Gestrine
Cindy
Linda
Sheryl
Mrs
A. C. Schott
Alan
Jayne
Scot
Kenneth Sipes
Scott
Peggy
Maurice Watts, Jr
Goodwill
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Organization of County Livestock Feeders
Ass’n
M.E. Church
Osceola Volunteer Firemen
Orval Eiikenhorst
Main Street
Eiken
Horsts
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