The Leigh World publishes a weekly column entitled Looking Back at the World, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Leigh World files. A special thank you to the Leigh World for allowing me to reprint those articles. The following are selections from that column:
July 5, 1951 - reprinted March 16, 2005The Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wend was celebrated by having a big family dinner in their honor at their home Sunday, June 24th. The table was beautifully decorated with flowers and a cake, which was baked and decorated by Mrs. Merle Brown and Mrs. Geo. Reininger.
Those present at the dinner were: Pfc. Earl Wendt of Houston, Texas; LaVerne, Leonard and Wallace Wendt, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Wendt of Huron, South Dakota, Miss Helen Wendt of Milwakie, Illinios, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wendt and family of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wendt and family, Mrs. Emma Reininger, Mr. Louis Reininger, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Brown and Alan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reininger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Deichmann and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reinginer and family.
Relatives and friends who joined them in the afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Deichmann and daughters of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brdicko and family of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rahtz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rahtz, Mrs. Emma Rahtz, Mrs. Anna Deichmann, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dasenbrock, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Muhle and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grotelueschen and son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grotelueschen and family and Mr. Emil Hunteman.Miss Verona Schroeder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rikus Rosendahl, was united in marriage to Mr. Norman Behrens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Behrens, on June 28th at 2 o'clock at the St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev. Karl Gigstad performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother Allen Schroeder. The maid of honor was Miss Lorinda Behrens, sister of the groom. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Allen Schroeder and Mrs. Raymond Bakenhus.
Marvin Marty, close friend of the groom was best man. Allen Schroeder and Raymond Bakenhus were the other attendants.
The ushers were Raymond Nuetzman of Columbus, cousin of the bride, and Gordon Hoff of Leigh, a close friend of the couple.
Mrs. Lawrence Gerstein sang "O Promise Me" and "By The Grace of God, Our Saviour" accompanied by Mrs. Karl Gigstad. Longrin's Processional and Recessional were played by Mrs. Karl Gigstad.
Miss Vernetta Behrens had charge of the guest book and Mrs. Gordon Hoff had charge of the gifts. Table waitresses were Marilyn Bruhn, Marlene Bahns, Velda Held, Dolores Bruns and Elaine Cattau.
The meal was prepared by Mrs. Julius Littleman, Mrs. Anna Daniels, Mrs. Adolph Motycka, Mrs. Andrew Jenny and Mrs. Alva Dykes.
The bride graduated from Leigh High School in 1948 and since had been employed at Hobel Bros. The groom attended school at Christ Lutheran and since has been engaged in farming with his father.
A dance in the evening honored the newly married couple at the Howells Ballroom. The music was furnished by Duffy Belohrad and his orchestra. Following a wedding trip, the couple will live on a farm south west of Leigh.Funeral services were held on Thursday morning, June 28, at 9:30 at the home and at 10:00 at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Frank D. Kafka sr. who passed away on the previous Sunday from cancer. Burial was in the Clarkson cemetery.
He was born on February 2, 1879 at Beemer, Nebr. and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kafka, sr. His childhood days were spent with his parents at Beemer where he also received his schooling. He also attended Agricultural College of the University of Nebraska.
On January 29, 1907, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Kacin of Beemer. Here they made their home for five years. In 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Kafka moved to a farm six miles northwest of Leigh which they farmed until 1939. They then moved to Leigh where they have made their home upon retiring from the farm. However, Mr. Kafka couldn't stay away from the farm and so he helped his son, Ed until he became ill in January of this year.
He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph, who died in 1932 and by his father in 1931.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Kafka, 93; his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Elmer Hake) and Agnes (Mrs. Henry Kmoch); three sons, Dr. A. J. Kafka of Denver; Frank of Denver; and Edward on a farm north of Leigh; fifteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Wehrer and Mrs. Mary Huard of Beemer; two brothers, J. R. Kafka of Beemer and John Kafka of Holyoke, Colo. He passed away at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Active pallbearers were Frank Benes, Lawrence Olson, Francis Williams, nephew from Beemer, Edward Kafka, newphew from Beemer, Adolph Belohrad and James Kmoch.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Malena, Frank Dohman, John Hyland, Joe Hanak, James Lapour and Vaclav Kmoch. Flower Bearers were Mrs. Adolph Belohrad, and granddaughters, Betty Jean Kafka, JoAnn Kafka, Marilyn Kmoch, Beverly Kafka and Jacqueline Kafka.Misses Bonnie Callies and Georgianna Bruhn returned home Saturday after spending the past week attending Youth Camp of the Congregational Church at Niobrara Park, Niobrara, Nebraska. Mrs. George Bruhn, jr. met them at Stanton.
July 12, 1951 - reprinted March 23, 2005The 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Asche was celebrated by having a dinner in their honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hogendorn on Sunday, July 8.
The table was beautifully decorated with a three tiered cake baked by Mrs. Hogendorn. The cake was topped with a miniature bell with candles and flowers on either side of the table.
Guests for the dinner besides the honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sander of Creston and Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Loseke and Leland of Schuyler. Mr. Sander and Mrs. Loseke were attendants at their wedding 3 years ago.
Brothers and sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Asche joined them in the afternoon. They were Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Loseke and Elmer Gaver, Mrs. Margartha Sander, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mackenstadt, Mrs. Joe Jura and Chuckie, Mr. Fred Asche and Minnie of Columbus, Mrs. Alvina Asche, Ed Asche and sons, Dick and Tom of Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. Erich Wurdeman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wurdeman and Julia, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vasek, Mr. and Mrs. August Asche, and Rev. E.C. Werner of Leigh.
The afternoon was spent socially and playing cards after which lunch, prepared by Mrs. Hogendorn, was served. Pictures were taken by Rev. Werner.
In the evening, those present were Ray Asche, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mackenstadt, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mackenstadt, Larry and Vicki, Mr. and Mrs. Art Mackenstadt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Went, Marilyn and Arlyn, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Muhle and Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barjenbruch, Carolyn and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Asche, Virginia and Lenny, Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Cattau of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bera, Michael, Marty and Kathy of St. Louis, Missouri.
The evening was spent playing bingo and cards after which lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Asche received many lovely gifts and were wished many more happy anniversaries. The celebration was a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Asche.Members of the Severa family held a family reunion picnic at Creston Park on Sunday. The occasion honored the 84th birthday anniversary of George Severa, Sr. All of Mr. Severa’s children were present to help him celebrate the occasion.
Those in attendance were: George Severa, Sr., honored guest, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malena, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Severa and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Severa, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Severa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smejkal and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Malena and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Malena and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schultz and family, Mrs. Tillie Jonas and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jonas and family of Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hubenka and Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. James Pollard and daughter of North Bend, Mrs. Henry Stangle and children of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Spanhake and family.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Vasek are the proud parents of a son born to them at the Lutheran Hospital at Columbus on Monday evening, July 9th. The little boy weighed 7 lbs. and 9 ozs. Mother and baby are doing fine.
On Friday June 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Emmaus Lutheran Church at Fort Wayne, Indiana, The Rev. Erwin L. Tepker officiated at the marriage of Miss Rose Marie Groteluschen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Grotelushcen, and Frederick Graft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graft of Ossian, Indiana.
Frederick Jackisch, organist and Henry Simminger, vocalist, presented the musical preceding the ceremony.
William Wyss gave away the bride. She carried a fan arrangement of orchids and stephanotis.
In the bridal party were Miss Katherine Riebeling of Tipton, Ind., who serves as maid of honor; Miss Esther Rutz of Michigan City, Ind., and Mrs. Richard Anderson, who were bridesmaids. Lester Bauermister was best man and Mr. Anderson and Eugene Groteluschen ushered.
A reception at the Log Cabin followed the ceremony. Servers included Mrs. Norma Robinson, Miss Nancy Willmert and Miss Phyllis Enfield, Mr. and Mrs. Graft are now employed in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Amidst American beauty roses, daisies and baskets of garden flowers, which decorated St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the marriage of Miss Maxine Hamann and Edward Stieren was solemnized on Tuesday, July 3rd, 1951.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hamann of Leigh and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Stieren of Beemer. Rev. Daniel Brick performed the 10:30 0’clock ceremony. Mrs. W.J. Busch of Humphrey accompanied the St. Francis quartet. Robert Pfeifer sang “Ave Maria”.
Miss Janice Peterson of Stanton was the Maid of Honor, Shirley Hamann and Beatrice Stieren were the bridesmaids. Jeanette Hamann was junior lower girl.
Hilbert Stieren, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Cletus Rolf, of West Point and Duane Clausen of Howells.
The Leigh Club House was the scene of the reception dinner which followed the wedding ceremony. The bride’s table was centered with a beautiful 3-tier wedding cake, later served to the guests by Mrs. George Mortimer.
The table waitresses were Nadine Asche, Delores Mackenstadt, Ramona Reichmuth, Madonna, Dorau, Mesdames Marlene Hoff and Marilyn Brock.
Miss Georgianna Bruhn was in charge of the gifts. Mrs. Eugene Busch was in charge of the guest book.
Mrs. George Bruhn, Jr. and Mrs. Gustave Spanahake presented each lady present with a corsage of painted daisies and ferns.
The dinner was prepared by Mesdames August Claussen, George Botsch, Flossie Held, Andrew Jenny and Alva Dykes.
A wedding dance, held at the Howells Ballroom in the evening, honored the newly married couple
After a short trip, they will make their home in Beemer.A family reunion of the Franzen families was held at the Zion Lutheran Schoolhouse on Sunday evening. The evening was spent at visiting and playing cards after which a delicious lunch was served. The reunion honored Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Franzen and family of Peoria, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mayer and family of Pomeroy, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Franzen of Anaheim, California.
Others present besides the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoveling and Shirley, and Mrs. Esther Marty and children of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hoveling and family of Newman Grove, Miss Minnie Franzen R.N. of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Becher of Creston, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Franzen and sons of Platte Center, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hellbusch and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brandt and family of Humphrey, and Mr. Heie Franzen, Mrs. Lena Franzen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Heufeln and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Franzen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Franzen and family, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Korte and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reins and family, all of Leigh.A group of children gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Neuhaus on last Friday, honoring Beverly on her 10th birthday. The afternoon was spent at playing games after which Beverly opened her many lovely gifts.
Those who came to help Beverly celebrate were Jeannette Hamann, Janet and Marilyn Severin, Judy Polenz, Karen Rae Wolken, Marjorie Lou Folken, Beverly Sohl, Mona Deichmann, and Calvin and Gordon Dykes.
At the close of the afternoon, they served lunch by Mrs. Neuhaus. Mrs. Bruno Zuerlein and Mrs. George Deichmann were also visitors.A family reunion, honoring Mr. and Mrs. David Loseke and Marcia of Denver, Colo. was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Clara Asche.
A picnic dinner on the lawn was enjoyed by all.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. David Loseke and Marcia of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garfola, Frank, Jr., Richard , Marcia and Patty, Miss Shirley Loseke and Miss Luella Asche, all of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Larson and Eugene Lee of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Loseke, and Miss Eileen Asche of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Asche, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Loseke and DeLayne, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Loseke, Glenn and Roland, Mr. and Mrs Elmer Busse, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Loseke, Sharon and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Milan Loseke and David, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Asche, Darrell and Ronald, Mrs. Jerry Sedlacek, Kenneth and Carolyn, Mrs. Gerald Held, Vernon Loseke, and Mrs. Clara Asche, all of Leigh.The annual meeting of the Colfax County Red Cross was held Friday evening in the club rooms in the basement of the library at Schuyler, Mrs. Tony Folda of Clarkson, as Vice chairman, presided and each chairman gave a report of the years’s activities.
Dr. H.D. Myers, Schuyler, was elected chairman to succeed his father, the late Dr. H. D. Myers of this place, and Mrs. Folda and W.S. Woodward of Leigh were re-elected vice chairman and treasurer, and Mrs. B.B. Conrad of Schuyler was named secretary.
At the meeting it was decided that instead of paying all the transportation costs for children from Howells, Clarkson and Leigh who are taking swimming lessons, the county Red Cross Chapter will pay one-half the costs.
July 19, 1951 - reprinted March 30, 2005Mrs. Carl Asche, who was taken to Columbus to the Lutheran Hospital via the Holmes ambulance on Saturday morning and who has suffered for the past few years with cancer; passed away on Sunday there.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week at the Holmes Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:00 at the Zion Lutheran church. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery at Leigh.Approximately 40 ladies gathered at the Leigh Club House on Sunday afternoon, honoring Miss Bernice Jenny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jenny at a miscellaneous shower. Miss Jenny will become the bride of Sgt. Ray Gronek on July 26. Hostesses were Mrs. Ervin Bonner, Mrs. Bud Jenny, Mrs. Henry Hefti, Jr., Mrs. Elmer Olson of Fremont, and Mrs. Andrew Jenny. Miss Jenny received many nice gifts.
Contests, puzzles and games furnished the entertainment for the occasion. Prizes were won by Mrs. Art Mackenstadt, Mrs. Karl Gigstad, Mrs. J. F. Hubenka and Mrs. Gordon Hoff,. Mrs. Julius Littleman and Mrs. Lester Bruhn won the door prizes.
Out of town guests who attended were Mrs. Marvin Nehring and daughter and Mrs. Henry Luchinger of Columbus, Mrs. Victor Klug and Mrs. Harold Bowman of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Elmer Olson of FremontThe body of George McNally, former resident of Leigh, was brought here for burial on Friday, July 13, from Grand Island where he had passed away suddenly. Mr. McNally was found dead in his bed on Wednesday morning. He was enjoying apparent good health and his death was a shock of the family.
Mr. McNally, 77, was a guard at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ home in Grand Island. Mr. McNally was a resident of Leigh for about five years during 1905 to 1910 as near as can be recalled. He was owner of one of Leigh’s Livery Stables at that time. After his marriage to Amelia Schurr, the couple moved to Bloomfield where they made their home until Mrs. McNally’s death some years ago. From there he went to Grand Island.
Miss Nadine McNally of Schuyler is a daughter of the deceased. A brother, Harry and a sister, Mrs. John Dowd, also live in Schuyler. He is also survived by his second wife, Rose, one son, Billy and by two other sisters and three other brothers.
Short graveside services were held here before burial in the Leigh cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Schurr of Norfolk attended the services here.A car driven by Miss Pauline Barjenbruch, Leigh, collided with a truck operated by Glenn Botsch also of Leigh, nine miles north of Richland on County Highway No. 1, last Sunday evening.
According to Sheriff Edward J. Patach’s report, Mr. Botsch was traveling south, uphill. Miss Barjenbruch was going north, downhill, when she lost control of the car and collided with the truck.
Miss Barjenbruch suffered facial cuts. Both vehicles were damaged.The Junior Skating Club of Leigh has had one of their regular meetings on July 13, 1951, which was well attended.
The meeting was held at the John Morfield home. There was an election of officers and they are as follows; President, Arlene Morfeld; Vice President, Beverly Kafka; Secretary, Aletta Van Heufeln; Treasurer, Richard Jirovec; News Reporter, Shirley Hamann.Miss Dorothy Muhle, a bride-to-be, was honored last Thursday evening at a linen shower given by Ruth Korte, Velma Pillen and Jerry Rybinski, at the Loup cabin at Columbus.
Games were played and prizes were awarded to the winners. Mrs. Norman Kummetz received the door prize. Later in the evening refreshments were served to the guests. Daisies and other flowers adorned the gift table. Miss Muhle will become the bride of Dale Pillen.
July 26, 1951 - reprinted April 6, 2005Funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Leonard’s Church in Madison for Karl Krafka, 85 years old. He passed away July 17 in a Norfolk hospital, following a few weeks’ illness.
Born in Bohemia, October 30, 1865, he came to America on May 26, 1898. He was married in Madison, Nebr., in September, 1910 to Anna Supanschitz. He spent his entire life here in America farming except for the past five years when he has been retired and living in Madison.
He is survived by his wife, Anna of Madison; one son, Charles of Leigh; one granddaughter of Leigh; one brother, Anton, of Stanton Co.; and one sister, Mrs. Mallot of Elmira, New York.Miss Doris Fiala, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fiala, was united in marriage to Pfc. Archie Hake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Hake, on July 17th at 1:30 o’clock at the St. John’s Lutheran church. Rev. Karl Gigstad performed the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Harold Mohnsen, organist, played Lohengrin’s processional and Mendelssohn’s recessional.
Mrs. Laurence Gerstein sang “O Perfect Love” and “May the Grace of God our Savior.”
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gift from the groom was a pearl necklace.
Miss Leona Hake, sister of the groom, was Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids were Lucille Fiala, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Lawrence Fiala sister-in-law of the bride. The bride’s gifts to her attendants were earrings.
John Boning, cousin of the groom, was best man. Lester Hillen, cousin of the groom and Lawrence Fiala, brother of the bride, were the other attendants. Ushers were Merlin Hake and Martin Jenny. Their gifts from the groom were tie clasps.
A reception was held at 5:30 at the Leigh Club House, which was beautifully decorated in the bride’s colors. A three-tier cake centered the bride’s table with candles on either end of the table. About 75 guests were present.
Miss Esther Fiala had charge of the guest book and the gifts.
Table waitresses were Lois Fiala, Darlene Bridges, Geneva Cech, Karen Boning, Mrs. Gordon Hoff and Mrs. Norman Behrens. The meal was prepared by Mrs. Glen Bridges, Mrs. Gerald Bahns, Mrs. Karl Mick, Mrs. Steve Brabec, and Mrs. Adolph Vitek.
A dance in the evening was given in honor of the couple at the Howells Ballroom with Duffy Belohrad and his orchestra furnishing the music.
The bride graduated from Leigh High School and has since been teaching school. The groom attended Creston High School and had been engaged in farming until he was called into the armed service. At present he is stationed at Yuma, Arizona.Funeral services were held for Lilly Moeller Asche on Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. Martin Bornemann officiated.
Mrs. Asche was born at Millard, Nebr. on October 117, 1886, and died on July 15, 1951. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a faithful member of the Zion Lutheran church. She was employed at the Leigh telephone office for over 20 years.
On March 11, 1926, she was united in marriage to Carl Asche. They made their home on a farm for 40 years, then retired to Leigh, where she spent the rest of her life. She became seriously ill 3 years ago and submitted to two operations. She seemed to recover until about 6 months ago, when she again became ill. She was taken by ambulance to Columbus on Saturday, July 14 and died on the following day at St. Mary’s Hospital
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Carl Asche; one son, Arvid; a grandson, Billy; one brother, Henry Moeller of Columbus; three sisters, Kate Thedford of Leigh, Rose Zuerlain of Columbus and Emma Brixius of Grant. She also leaves three stepchildren, Elmer Asche of Leigh, Ernst Asche of Riverdale, California, and Mrs. Elroy Muhle of Creston.
Pallbearers were nephews, Adolf Henke, Albert Went, Bruno Zuerlein, John Moeller, Gerald Vasek, Raymond Asche, Art Asche, Otto Mackenstadt and Art Mackenstadt.
Flower ladies were nieces, Verna Barjenbruch, Alma Zuerlein, Rose Mortimer, Elvira Hogendorn, and Lillian Tedford. Marie Vlach was registrar.The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hake, born to them on Thursday, July 19 at the Lutheran hospital at Columbus, passed away just 26 hours after it was born. He had been named Gary Edward.
Short services were held on Saturday at the Holmes Funeral Home who had charge of the arrangements. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.Mr. and Mrs. Anton Novak were pleasantly surprised when friends and neighbors came to their home to help them celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. The evening was spent playing cards and bingo and as the guests left they wished the couple many more happy years of married life together.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vasek, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cisler, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prokop, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Posichjal, Mr. and Mrs. James Lapour, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Teply and Mrs. Edward Hake.The Leigh Volunteer Firemen were called to the Hugo Lueschen farm 12 miles south of Leigh about 3:25 on Monday afternoon when the tractor owned by Mr. Lueschen caught fire. Mr. Lueschen was cutting grain in the field. He had stopped the tractor going uphill and as the gas tank was too full, gas spilled out and ignited. The gas tank exploded, shooting flames many feet into the air.
The firemen were called as a protective measure in case the grain caught fire too. When they arrived at the farm a short time after the alarm was turned in, the fire had already burned itself out. The tractor was almost a total loss. Tires in the rear were completely ruined.
August 2, 1951 - reprinted April 13, 2005Friends and relatives gathered at the Ed Callies home on Wednesday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parr of Rock Island, Illinois on their 25th wedding anniversary, which was in June.
Mrs. Ewald Hake baked and beautifully decorated a cake for the occasion. A gift of money was presented the honored couple.
After a social evening, cake, ice cream and coffee was served.
Those present besides the honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parr were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Busch, Lois and Ellen, and Elizabeth Peitzmeier of Howells, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dasenbrock and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Hake and family of Creston, Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Went and son, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ehlers and Kathleen, and host, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Callies and family.Miss Bernice Jenny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jenny was united in marriage to St. Raymond Gronek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gronek of Wyoming at St. Mary’s church at Leigh on Thursday at a 10:30 double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Daniel F. Brick.
St. Mary’s choir furnished the wedding music.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Miss Bonnie Glissman of Fremont, friend of the bride, was Maid of Honor. The bride’s gift to her Maid of Honor were earrings.
Mr. Jerome Jenny, brother of the bride, was best man. Henry Hefti, Jr., brother-in-law of the bride, and Wallace Jenny brother of the bride were ushers. Their gifts from the groom were billfolds and ties.
A wedding reception was held at 12:00 noon at the home of the bride’s parents for about thirty guests. A wedding cake, baked in the shape of two bells and decorated in the bride’s colors centered the bride’s table. Candles were at either end.
Table waitresses were Misses Sue Chamberlain of Tekamah, and Velda Held. The wedding dinner was prepared by Mrs. Elmer Olson, Mrs. Ervin Bonner and Mrs. Walter Littleman.
Mrs. Henry Hefti, Jr. had charge of the guest book.
Miss Jenny is a graduate of Leigh High School in the class of 1947. Since her graduation, she taught school for two years and then worked for the past year in Fremont. She is employed at Morris Electric.Co.
A reception dance, honoring the newly wedded couple; was given at the Howells Ballroom in the evening. Bobby Herman and his orchestra furnished the music.
The groom is stationed in the 30th Comm. Detachment at Mead, Nebr. The couple will make their home in Fremont.Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bausch on Wednesday evening to help Mr. Bausch celebrate his birthday.
Those who were present for this occasion were: Mrs. Kate Thalken of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Thalken, Raymond and Bertha, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thalken, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sucha and Alvin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thalken and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bausch, Judie and Patti Jo, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar C. Hall.A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Watchorn at the Lutheran hospital at Columbus on Friday morning, July 27. The little miss has been named Bonnie Jo. She is welcomed at home by two brothers.
August 9, 1951 - reprinted April 13, 2005Palms and baskets of gladioli banked the altar of Immanuel Lutheran church at Columbus Sunday afternoon, July 29, for the wedding of Miss Ruth Ludwig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ludwig of Columbus, and Orville Hartman of Denver. The Rev. Harold Duehlmeier, brother-in-law of the groom, officiated at the 4o’clock double ring ceremony.
The groom is the son of Mrs. Beata Hartman and the late Rev. William Hartman of Denver, Colo.
Miss Dorothy Ludwig was her sister’s maid of honor, while another sister, Miss Kathryn Ludwig, served as bridesmaid. Oliver Gottberg, cousin of the groom, and Don Hingst, both of Denver, were the groom’s attendants. Edgar Marty, cousin of the bride, and Ray Meinecke ushered.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a strand of pearls worn by her mother on her wedding day.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors for relatives and friends.
The newlyweds left on a wedding trip to the Black Hills, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and the Canadian Rockies. After August 26th they will make their home at 3342 Elizabeth Street, Denver.
Mrs. Hartman, a graduate of Leigh High School in 1948 attended Concordia Teachers college in Seward, and for the past two years has taught at Engelwood, Colo.
Mr. Hartman attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, spent two years in the navy, then finished his schooling at Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind. Since that time he has been employed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation at Denver.The residents at Howells have been most fortunate in securing the services of a Doctor who began his practice August 1st. He is Mr. Robert McGee, who received his high school education at Columbus and who is a veteran of World War II, a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, he took his internship at the Gorgas Hospital at Balboa in the Canal Zone.
Dr. McGee is married and has two daughters, ages 3 years and 9 months. He has leased the Meyers office building from Dr. H.D. Meyers of Schuyler who was instrumental in getting Dr. McGee to locate in Howells. Dr. McGee has moved into the new home recently erected by James A. Drahota.Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hoessel on Sunday evening in observance of their 5th wedding anniversary, which occurred on August 7th.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thalken and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Janssen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hobza and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ewert, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sohl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoessel and Dorothy Janssen and Daniel Lee, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Mark and family.
The evening was spent playing canasta with Otto Ewert winning high prize and Joe Dolesh low prize. Lunch was served at a late hour.Word was received here by friends of the death of George Schurr of Wausa, which occurred on July 25th. Mr. Schurr was taken to the Osmond hospital after he suffered a severe heart attack on July 21.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruhn on Sunday for a surprise picnic dinner, honoring Mrs. Bruhn on her birthday anniversary.
Those who came for the happy occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Junior Fajman of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kloppel, Doris and Mike, and Miss Susan Miller of Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thalken and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller of Leigh.
The afternoon was spent socially.A pleasant family gathering took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth and family on last Tuesday evening, honoring their daughters, Sr. Mary Jane R.S. M. and Sr. Mary Laetice R.S. M. of Omaha
Present were Rev. Daniel Brick, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reichmuth and family of Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reichmuth and family of Lindsay, Mrs. Anna Reichmuth and Bill of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Reichmuth and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pfeifer and Lee of Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayes of Silver Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Mylen Wegner of Cornlea, Mrs. Mary Herink and family of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bahns and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herink and Norman, Mrs. Bernard Dohmen and Diane, Mr. John Herink and family, Mr. Joe Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dekeere and Carolyn and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reichmuth and Bruce.
August 16, 1951 - reprinted April 20, 2005Following about a 3/4 inch of rain on Wednesday evening, another storm hitting Leigh in the afternoon on Thursday brought another inch and 3/4 inch of precipitation. The storm on Thursday was accompanied by high winds and some hail. Corn in the vicinity was laid to he ground and small branches were blown off trees.
Hail, cutting about eight miles south of Leigh, caused complete loss to crops in that community, taking a strip about three miles wide. Corn crops in the heart of this hail storm are completely lost, for nothing but parts of the stalks are left sticking out of the ground. Weeds were mowed down; leaves from trees were knocked off and bark taken from some of them. Where brush used to shade the sides of the road, there is nothing left but a few bare stems.
Some grain, still uncut, was pounded into the ground. Hail stones pelted alfalfa and sweetclover fields, leaving the ground bare in spots. Some corn growing on the outer edges of the hail strip can possibly be used for silage but will not make a crop.
A flock of spring chickens owned by Bill Hamernik were killed from the hail which cleared the grove, surrounding the farm yard, of leaves. It is claimed that hail stones could still be found on Sunday morning.
On Sunday night an electrical storm again hit Leigh, bringing another inch of rain to the community. Lightning struck several places. On Monday, the electricity was shut off for about an hour while a new cross arm was replaced on one of the poles.
More rain on Monday evening brought an inch and .1 to the Leigh community. Threshing still left to be done has been suspended for a while.A miscellaneous shower was held at the Leigh Club House, Sunday, honoring Miss Lucille Fiala, by hostesses Miss Esther Fiala, Miss Leona Hake and Mrs. Lawrence Fiala.
Those who helped in the kitchen were Mrs. Joe Fiala, Mrs. Ben DeKeere, Mrs. Adolph Vitek and Mrs. Anton Panek.
The afternoon was spent at playing contests and bingo at which prizes were given. Miss Lucille Fiala won the door prize.
The hostesses served a delicious lunch at the close of the afternoon. Miss Fiala will become the bride of Mr. Lester Hillen on August 23. Lucille was the recipient of many lovely gifts.The Leigh World had an unusual visitor on last Friday morning in the person of 4 month old Wesley Lavern Went, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Went. The unusual feature is that the little fellow has 10 living grandparents; 4 grandparents and six great-grandparents.
On his mother’s side are Mrs. Went’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dasenbrock of Creston, Mr. Dasenbrock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dasenbrock and Mrs. Dasenbrock’s mother, Mrs. H.W. Callies, Leigh residents.
On his father’s side are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Went of Creston and Mr. Went’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Went of Columbus and Mrs. Went’s mother, Mrs. H. W. Sander of Creston.
It is very unusual for a child to be blessed with so many living grandparents. Most children are fortunate in having half that number or less.Linda Catherine Loseke, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Loseke of Leigh died suddenly about 4 a.m. Wednesday at home, following a brief illness. The child was one year and eight months old.
She was born at Leigh on Dec. 20, 1949, the oldest child of Wallace and Alice Heimann Loseke.
Survivors are her parents; nine-month-old sister, Bonnie Lou; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heimann; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Loseke.Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 12 at 1:30 at the Harold Rahtz home and at 2:00 at St. John’s Lutheran Church for Mrs. Emma Rahtz. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.
Mrs. Rahtz, who had been in ill health for some time passed away on August 9th at the Dodge County hospital at Fremont where she was taken following a stroke on August 6th.
Emma Margaretha Reininger, daughter of Chris and Catherine Reininger, was born August 13, 1887 on a farm in Colfax County. On November 6, 1887, she was baptized in the Lutheran Faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and on March 31, 1901 she was confirmed at St Paul’s by Rev. Frank.
After she had reached womanhood, she was married to Antone Vasek, Mr. Vasek passed away from a heart attack on August 15, 1909.
On February 23, 1911, she was united in marriage to Julius Rathz. They lived on a farm southeast of Leigh until Mr. Rathz passed away on November 13, 1938 after which she made her home with her son and daughters. For three years, she worked in Fremont, Nebraska until her health failed.
Left to mourn her passing are Margaret, Mrs. Herbert Deichmann of Omaha, Harold of Leigh, Mildred, Mrs. James Brdicko of Fremont; eight grandchildren; one brother, Louis Reininger and many other relatives and a host of friends.
Pallbearers were Jake Nitz, Ed Smrz, Wm. Glasner, Geo. Craig, Roy Folken and Otto C. Weber.
Flowers ladies were, Mesdames Clinton Henry, Wm. Svoboda, Merle Folken, Edward. Motycka and Gordon Hoff.
August 23, 1951 - reprinted April 27, 2005Relatives from Leigh who attended a shower at the home of Mrs. Russell Kluck at Richland Saturday, in honor of Dorsal Jane Bakenus of Fremont, who is to be married in September, were: Mrs. Louis Bakenhus, Mrs. Otto Muhle, Mrs. Gordon Muhle, Mrs. Wurdeman, Mrs. Arnold Sander, Mrs. Walter Wurdesman and Virginia, Mrs. Victor Olson, Mrs. Herman Wurdeman, Mrs. Albert Franzen, Mrs. Ed Kumpf, Mrs. Geo. C. Kumpf and Greta, Mrs. C.T. Mullikin, Mrs. W. C. Deichmann and Mrs. James Kasik.
A picnic dinner was enjoyed at the Tekamah Park, Tekamah on Sunday, honoring Mrs. Emil Ahrens and Mrs. Kenneth Ahrens, both of Tekamah on their birthday anniversaries. The gathering of relatives for the occasion was a complete surprise to both the ladies.
Those attending from Leigh were: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jenny and Foxy, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jenny and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hefti and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bonner and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loseke and girls, and L.L. Loseke.
L.L. Loseke remained for a longer visit at the Emil Ahrens home.The car driven by Otto Schwanke who was accompanied by three daughters, Carol Lee, Nancy and Linda, and a car driven by Robert Volsicka, Madison collided at the intersection three miles east of the Madison cemetery on Saturday night at about 8:30.
Mr. Volsicka was coming from Madison while Mr. Schwanke was enroute to Madison when the accident occurred. Otto Schwanke and one daughter, Carol Lee and Mrs. Volsicka and a daughter were cut and bruised and taken to Dr. Palmateer for medical treatment. Mr. Schwanke received a bruised shoulder and Carol Lee received severe cuts on her forehead and knee.
A second accident within 24 hours occurred just east of the Creston cemetery corner about 5:15 on Sunday night when a car driven by Waldeen Hunsinger, who was accompanied by Don Hollatz, both of Creston, and a new Mercury driven by Clarence Whitler of Humphrey, who was accompanied by other St. Mary’s baseball players who were returning after a game at Clarkson, collided.
Don Hollatz, thrown from the car, was found, after the accident, in back of the car which was almost a total loss. Although knocked out for a time, he was not seriously injured. Waldeen Hunsinger received cuts and bruises about the head.
Stanley Settje, driving just ahead of the Hunsinger car, heard the crash and coming back to the scene of the accident, took the boys to Humphrey to the doctor.
On last Tuesday night, another car accident occurred, two miles south of Leigh on County Highway No. 1. Cars driven by Steve Urban traveling south, and by Bert Clayton and his family of Schuyler, traveling north, sideswiped.
August 30, 1951 - reprinted May 4, 2005Lucille Fiala, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fiala, was united in marriage to Lester H. Hillen Aug. 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Karl Gigstad performed the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Harold Mohnsen was organist.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in a gown of white illusion lace over gleaming satin.
Miss Esther Fiala served as maid of honor and Miss Leona Hake, cousin of the groom, was bridesmaid.
Joe Hamernik, Jr., a close friend of the groom, was best man and Gordon Hillen, cousin of the groom, was the other attendant.
After a reception, a dance was held at the Howells Ballroom, with the Duffy Belohrad Orchestra furnishing the music.
Following a wedding trip, the couple will live on a farm southwest of Leigh.Henry Dasenbrock, 75, had the misfortune of falling on the wet grass by his home in east Leigh, breaking his leg.
His son, Elmer Dasenbrock, driving the Holmes Ambulance, took him to the Lutheran Hospital in Columbus.
Miss Emma Holmes and Neils Olson accompanied them to the hospital in the ambulance.The 16-acre improved farm owned by Harry Watchorn of Leigh will be sold at public auction September 10.
The farm is located 5 miles south and one mile east of Stanton. Vasek & Musil will be auctioneers and Bank of Leigh, will clerk the sale.Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kucera are the parents of a baby girl born Sunday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Columbus. She weighed 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and had been named Linda Sue.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was the scene of the double-ring ceremony Aug. 24 when Reinhold W. Dasenbrock and Viola A. Weber of Longview, Washington, were united in marriage.
The Rev. Warren Churchill performed the ceremony.
Two witnesses were Sister Adele Dasenbrock and Arthur Hoessel.
Following a week’s honeymoon to the Black Hills of South Dakota, the couple will reside on the Dasenbrock farm southwest of Leigh.The 1951 Colfax County Fair completed it’s 30th year of service to the people of this community and surrounding territory.
Mr. and Mrs. Milan Loseke are the parents of a baby boy born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Columbus. He weighed 8 lbs 1 oz.
September 6, 1951 - reprinted May 11, 2005Mr. and Mrs. John Morfeld, Sr., Gilbert and Arlene, John Morfeld, Jr. and James Kucera attended the funeral services of Mr. Iver Johnson of Stanton. Requiem mass was said by Father John Downy at St. Peter’s Catholic Church for Mr. Johnson 72, who was a life long resident of Stanton County.
Mr. Johnson was well known throughout the state for his activities in Farmers Union. He was past director of the Farmers Union Supply Co. of Stanton; at the time of his death, he was president of the Stanton County Farmers Union organization; seventh district director in the state group; Director of the Stanton REA; and one-time County Commissioner. Having entered the service of his country at the age of 19, he served in the Spanish American War and also in the Mexican Border Uprising, serving at the rank of Major.
Survivors, in addition to his widow are: a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Morfeld of Langley Field, Virginia, two sons, Clifford and Ellsworth, both Elkhorn precinct farmers, nine grandchildren; and three sisters.Eagle Awards were given to Carroll Lowe, Rodney Rynerson and Richard Jirovec, members of Boy Scout Troop 135 of Leigh.
Also receiving awards at the same time were Marion Wurdeman, Jack Green, Henry Rosicky, Adolph Stepan, David Stepan, all first class; Lester Dykes, Douglas Hobel and David Leigh, all second class; Gerold Wurdeman, Eugene Heitz, Jerry Dickey and Larry Dickey, tenderfoot
Receiving merit badges were Tom Kumpf, Richard Jirovec, Rodney Rynearson, Carroll Lowe, Bob Callies, David Stepan, Virgil Dykes and Marion Wurdeman. All boys, members more than a year, received service stars. Troop 135 has 30 members.Miss Arlene Koch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koch of Stanton County, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Krutz of Pilger, at a single ring ceremony performed by Rev. E.C. Werner, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church, at the parsonage. The marriage was performed at 2:00 p.m. on August 28, 1951.
Miss Ardith Becher, of Creston, was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Zion Lutheran School basement.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reichmuth at St. Mary’s Hospital at Columbus. The little miss weighed seven pounds and four ounces and has been named Janie.
Pfc. Virgil Marty of Weaver, South Dakota, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Marty and family.
Pvt. Raymond O. Wullschleger of Fort Riley, Kansas, was home for the weekend and was accompanied by his buddy Pvt. Russell Harju, whose home is in North Dakota.
Pfc. LaVern Gernstein of Wilmington, North Carolina, arrived in Leigh for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Louise Gernstein and with other relatives. Pfc. Gernstein is again stationed at Denver.
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs of Lincoln, Nebraska, has advised the law office of Lloyd L. Pospishil of Schuyler, that Private Leo. C. Petersen, U.S. Army, brother of Mrs. Dolores M. Cech of Schuyler, had been wounded in action.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Herink of Leigh announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence M. Herink to S1c Dale E. Hittner USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad J. Hittner of Columbus. Mr. Hittner is now serving in the United States Navy.
The wedding date has not been announced.Linda Cheryl, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kucera, was baptized Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leigh.
Sponsors were T-Sgt. and Mrs. Leonard Morfeld of Langley Field, Virginia. LaVern Morfeld of Clarkson served as proxy for T-Sgt. Morfeld. Father Daniel Brick performed the baptismal services.Miss Nadine Asche, of Leigh, has been accepted by the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. There are 45 students in the class.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Belohrad took John Hyland to St. Mary’s Hospital when a rivet off a sickle blade flew into his right eye, cutting it severely.
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bausch attended the State Fair in Lincoln.
Miss Judy Polenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Polenz, celebrated her 10th birthday by entertaining her friends and class mates at a picnic supper and theatre party.
She received many lovely gifts which she opened following the picnic supper. A birthday Cake highlighted the occasion
September 6, 1951 - reprinted May, 18, 2005The All-Time Big-Time Good Show of the year, “Call Me Mister,” filmed in technicolor and starring Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Danny Thomas and Dale Robertson will be shown at the Leigh Theatre on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 7,8, and 9.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 11 and 12, one of the most praised pictures of the Year, “The Magnificent Yankee” starring Louis Calhern and Ann Harding will be shown at the Leigh Theatre.The annual Loseke family reunion was held at Swiss Hall at Columbus. A large number of relatives gathered for a picnic dinner.
Baseball and cards were played for entertainment and was enjoyed by all.
Those on the committee were Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Engelbart, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Asche, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Loseke, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Loseke, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Loseke, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heuer, Inez Loseke and Linn Miller.
Emil Brdicko entertained the group by playing his accordion.A dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. John Herink in honor of their son, Pfc. Eugene Herink, who was home on an 18-day furlough. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Herink, Jr., and sons of Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herink and daughter of Hubbell, Mr. Vincent Moser of Leigh, Joe Moser, Sr. of Scribner and Miss Janice Petersen of Stanton.
Afternoon guests included: Richard and Quentin Reichmuth, Norman Herink, Dorvin Burger, Earl Wendt, Victor Dohmen, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hogendorn and family of Leigh, Don and Jerry Hays of Clarks and Pfc. Rudy Vlasak of Carroll.
Pfc. Herink will be stationed at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.The Leigh Maple Valley 4-H Club met at the home of their leader, Donald Trojan.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Richard Urbanek. Our secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and called roll call. All members were present.
We discussed what we would take to the Colfax County Fair, and also discussed the Fall Festival to be held at Schuyler. Our leader also checked our record books.
After the close of the meeting, Mrs. Trojan served a delicious lunch.
The next meeting will be held at the home of David Malena.
Ronald Korecky, news reporter.The marriage of Miss Marietta Loveless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Loveless, Sr. of Richland, and Adolph Edward Hanak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hanak of Clarkson, took place July 10, at Columbus in the Monastery of St. Bonaventure Church. The Rev. Fr. Martin Wolter officiated.
Attendants for the couple were the bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Loveless of Omaha, and the groom’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hoffman of Creston.
Larry Henry of Richland was ring bearer and Caroline Hanak, of Clarkson, sister of the groom, was flower girl.
A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Loveless, Jr., brother and sister-in-law of the bride in Columbus.
Mrs. Hanak is a graduate of Kramer High School in 1950 and has been employed at Columbus Woolworth Store, which position she will retain.
Mr. Hanak attended school at Creston and has been farming at Richland.
The couple gave a dance at the Clarkson Ballroom on July 29th.Colfax County shippers at Omaha included Charles Prokopec, with 19 steers weighing 1149 at $36.85; Fred Kluck, with 18 weighing 1280 at $35.50; Edmund Hake, with seven weighing 1054 at $35.00; and Nick J. Muller, who had one of the larger hog consignments of the week. In the Muller swine shipment were 54 hogs weighing 237 at $23.00, 57 weighing 291 at $22.00, and 16 sows weighing 338 at $20.50.
September 13, 1951 - reprinted May 25, 2005Undoubtedly the “Guardian Angel” of small boys was watching over 4-year-old Marvin Conyers, when the youngster decided to climb the iron lattice work on one of the legs up the side of the water tower to the tank. The lattice is nearly vertical, with steps far apart, and is not easy to ascend.
Marvin had been playing with Lianne and Lyra Wurdeman in the yard across from the tank. He had left the girls and started for home when he decided to climb a bit. When he reached the catwalk high above the ground, he walked around the tank and then went a few feet up the ladder, going on the bowl of the tank. Apparently decided against going higher, he descended to the catwalk and called the girls across the street, saying he was going to jump. Lianne went to the garden and called her grandmother, who was horrified to see the small boy walking around the narrow walk that encircles the base of the tank and is 75 feet above the ground.
She phoned his father, W. F. Conyers, Jr., who rushed to the scene and took the only rescue course possible. He climbed, reached his son, fastened him to his own body and descended with difficulty.
Of the family, Marvin was least concerned about his danger and rescue. After he had recovered from a deserved punishment administered by his father, he went out to play, his mother fainted, and his father went to bed with nerves.Charles Ahrens, Alvin Sucha and Alvin Sayers, of this community, entered stock at the State Fair at Lincoln and each came home with either red or blue ribbons.
Charles Ahrens entering Poland China Breeding Gilts, won both a blue and a red ribbon. He also won a blue ribbon on four pigs produced of dam and also a blue ribbon for showmanship.
Alvin Sayers, entering Poland China Breeding Gilts, won a blue and a red ribbon and also a blue one for four pigs produced of dam. A blue ribbon was also awarded Alvin for showmanship.
Alvin Sucha, who entered a Purebred Shorthorn Steer, received a red ribbon.Enrollment in the Leigh Public Schools, which opened September 3, shows a slight decrease over last year’s enrollment figures. Nevertheless, enrollment in High School only decreased one from 86 to 85 for the 1951-52 school year.
The grade school enrollment showed the greatest decrease with 11 less than last year’s enrollment. Sixty pupils registered on September 3rd in the first eight grades against 71 last year, thus the decrease in the entire enrollment over last year is 12 pupils.
The entire enrollment this year is 145. Enrollment in their respective grades are as follows: Seniors, 24; Juniors, 20; Sophomores, 16; Freshmen, 25; eighth grade, 4; seventh grade, 14; sixth grade, 8; fifth grade,6; fourth grade, 4; third grade, 9; second grade, 1; first grade, 11; and beginners,.
Beginners this year are: Jerald Watchorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Watchorn; Donnie Hespe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Hespe; and Bobbie Svoboda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Svoboda.
Kenneth Gigstad is the only one in the second grade. There were four pupils who began school together, but Kenneth is the only one left in the grade here in Leigh.
Seventy-two pupils, with 54 in the High school Band and 18 in the grade school band, have registered for band practice. Under the direction of Miss Scrivner, this is the first time in many years that band has been taught in Leigh and the students are most enthusiastic about it. Pupils, teacher and parents are looking forward to the first band concert.
Thirty-seven have enrolled in Girls Glee Club and 38 boys for Boys Glee Club.
Girls’ Homemaking has 27 girls enrolled. Ten boys have selected Homemaking for one of their subjects. There are ten in Advanced Shop and eight in Beginners Shop. Fourteen are taking Teachers Education, it was interesting to note.The prospects for a winning football team are the best in many years as Coach Sloey has the greatest turnout of talent from which to select a battling six ever to register in Football at Leigh High school. Twenty-six candidates have checked out football equipment for the Leigh High Grid team.
Among the twenty-six, here are six lettermen from last year’s crew. They are Glenn Loseke, Norbert Kmoch, Charles Hauk, Don Strehle, Eddie Busse and Lavern Wendt.
September 13, 1951 - reprinted June 1, 2005Several real estate and business transfers took place during the past week.
Among the major transfers completed was when Elmer Cinfel sold the Storz Tavern to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hake. Mr. Hake will take possession on January 1st, 1952. At that time, Mr. and Mrs. Cinfel plan to take an extended rest with plans to make repairs on their farm east of Leigh.
Arnold Rahtz, purchased the home owned by Mr. and Mrs. George Bruhn, Sr. Possession of this home will also be on January 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Bruhn have tentative plans of moving to Minnesota.
The 80 acre farm known as the old Fronek farm was purchased by John Morfeld, Sr. from Adolph Bohac. This 80 acres is located six miles north of Leigh.Mrs. Leonard Morfeld left for her home in Langley Field, Virginia, after spending about 10 days at the John Morfeld, Sr. home.
Pvt. Raymond O. Wullschleger, of Fort Riley, Kansas, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wullschleger.
Pfc. James Sadler, stationed at Las Vegas, Nevada, arrived here in Leigh for a 25 day leave. Ron Trofholz met him at Columbus and he was an overnight guest at the C.A. Troflholz home.
Melvern R. Hoff, AA, stationed at Philadelphia, and Duane C. Hoff S—A, stationed at Boston, Massachusetts, arrived home with a few hours of each other for furloughs at home.
Richard N. Westcott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newell L. Westcott of Creston, has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. He is located at Williams Air Force Base, Chandler Arizona
Pfc. Earl Wendt of Houston, Texas, spent from Saturday until Wednesday of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wendt.
The students of Leigh High School voted for their class officers and sponsors.
Senior Class: president, Darlene Bridges; vice president, LaVern Wendt; secretary, Beverly Kafka; treasurer, Bonnie Callies; Sponsor, Mrs. Dunn.
Junior Class: president, Jacky Kafka; vice-president, Roland Loseke; secretary, Lois Fiala; treasurer, Betty Hamernik; news reporters, Ramona Reichmuth and Shirley Hamann; sponsors, Miss Wurdeman and Mr. Wirth.
Sophomore Class: president, Donald Beckedorf; vice-president, Virgil Dykes; secretary, Arnold Olson; treasurer, Georgianna Bruhn; news reporter, Lowene Korte; sponsor, Mr. Sloey.
Freshmen Class: president, Theresa Reichmuth; vice-president, Gordon Hamernik; secretary-treasurer, Larry Mackenstadt; news reporter, Tommy Kumpf; sponsor, Miss Scrivner.Miss Alice Hespe, of Portland, Oregon, daughter of Mr. Wm Hespe of Leigh, was united in marriage to Mr. Douglas Gills of Coo’sbay, Oregon on September 1, 1951.
The couple was married at a quiet ceremony in Vancouver, Washington.
The newly married couple will make their home in Coo’sbay, Oregon.Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hobel and Douglas went to Columbus where they met their elder son, Robert, who had arrived by train from a week’s vacation in California. Robert returned to Midland College where he is enrolled as a Sophomore.
Miss Greta Lea Kumpf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo C.Kumpf, returned to Fremont where she has enrolled in her Sophomore year at Midland College. Mr. and Mrs. Kumpf took her to Fremont. Greta Lea has a young lady from Hawaii for her roommate.
It became necessary to operate and the injured eye of John Hyland was removed at St. Mary’s Hospital. John was a patient there following an accident when a rivet off a sickle struck his eye the preceding week.
Mr. Hyland is getting along well although he is still weak.Miss Dorothy Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Fowler of Lincoln, formerly of Leigh, was united in marriage at a candle light wedding ceremony performed at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, to Mr. Glenn Schnieber of Lincoln, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schnieber on September 7, 1951.
Leigh folks who attended the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wendt, Mr. and Mrs. George Deichmann and Mona, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hall, Mrs.Ed Bausch and Mrs. Emma Reininger, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Kuhle, former Leigh residents also attended the wedding.Mr. and Mrs. Merle Folken entertained relatives and friends at a supper honoring Earl Henry of Norfolk on his birthday anniversary.
September 20, 1951 - reprinted June 8, 2005The final games of the Invitational Softball Tournament will be played on Sunday, September 23, at the Colfax County Fair grounds. At this time, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and fourth place winners will be awarded the coveted prize monies of $120, $65, $40 and $25. The final game should have been played on Tuesday, September 18, according to schedule but games were of necessity postponed, thus setting the final games to later dates.
$500.00 each will be received by the ten winning districts in the 1951 World-Herald Soil Conservation program and the contenders have been narrowed down to three representative farms from each district.
From the Colfax County district, the farms of Otto C. Weber, tenanted by his son, Marvin of Leigh, Joseph Horak and Bohous A. Cada, both of Clarkson are represented and are still in the running.
The work of judging the districts is under way and within a month the names of the winning districts will be announced.Wayne Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn of this community, is a patient at the Veterans Hospital at Grand Island as a result of receiving severe burns about the face and head when an acetylene tank with which he was working, blew up.
Wayne was checking the tank using a lighted cigarette lighter when it blew up. Most of his hair was burned off and Wayne, trying to put out the fire, scratched hair, skin and all from his head, leaving deep marks on his scalp.
The tip of his nose was burned so badly that skin grafting may have to be resorted to to restore it. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital at Omaha because of fear of his eyesight. His right eye is still blurred but his left eye is O.K.
Wayne was taken to the Veterans Hospital at Grand Island where he will remain for a few weeks. He was working at Wallack's Garage at Albion, taking up Diesel Engineer Training completing a course he began in the navy.Miss Jeanne Marie Widergren, mezzo-soprano, of Hastings, Nebraska, presented a concert at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa. Miss Widergren, niece of Mrs. George Bruhn, Jr., graduated summa cum laude from Hastings College in 1948 and received her Master of Music degree from the University of Texas.
Those from Leigh who attended were Mrs. George Bruhn, Jr., Mrs. Robert Stevens, Mrs. Walter Hunt, Mrs. Gustave Spanhake, and Mrs. Leonard Hobel. Mrs. Oliver Barjenbruch accompanied the ladies from Columbus.The following men left for induction into the Armed Forces: Robert O. Steinberger, William E. Boyle and Randolph J. Vesely, all of Schuyler, and Ernest E. Sayers of Clarkson.
Six more have been ordered to report for Induction October 4, 1951.Pfc. Joseph P. Hogendorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hogendorn of Leigh, graduated on August 24 from Aero Industries Institute in Oakland, California. Pfc. Hogendorn, who enlisted in the Air Force on March 2 of this year, began his studies there on May 14, 1951, and took up a 15-week training course on Aircraft Maintenance Fundamentals. Forty-five other airmen graduated from this class.
Several promotions have been brought to our attention during the past week. Marion Miller, stationed at Fort Mead, Maryland, has been promoted to Pfc. Urban Imholte, Jr., in Korea, also received the rating of Pfc. and Elmer Van Heufeln was promoted to Corporal. Cpl. Van Heufeln is expected home for a furlough. He is stationed at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois.
Pfc. and Mrs. Urban Imholte, Jr. are the proud parents of a son born to them at the Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Norfolk. The little lad weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and has been named James Urban. Pfc. Imholte is at present in Korea. Mrs. Imholte is staying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ternus of Humphrey until the return of her husband.
A 7 pound, 4 ounce daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Thalken at the Lutheran Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller ofFremont, formerly of Leigh, became the parents of a baby daughter at a Fremont hospital. She is welcomed at home by a brother Kerry, who is at present staying at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Loseke.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hubenka and Arnold, accompanied by Mrs. Tillie Jonas and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Jonas of Schuyler, drove to Lewis Town, Montana, to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Hubenka's uncle, Mr. James K. Vanek, at St. Leo's'Chuch of Lewis Town, Montana.
September 20, 1951 - reprinted June 15, 2005Otto C. Weber escaped injury on Wednesday afternoon about 4:30 pm. at the twenty-seventh avenue crossing in Columbus when a switch engine hauling five carloads of cement carried Mr. Weber and his 1950 Chevrolet more than 40 feet down the track.
Mr. Weber, who was driving east on twelfth street and then turned south down the avenue did not see the warning blinker lights when he turned the corner and the switch engine bearing down on the car was unable to stop soon enough to avoid hitting him.
Mr. Weber’s car was considerably damaged. Both doors on the passenger side were badly caved in and the safety glass badly shattered. As the car was being pushed ahead of the switch engine, the back tires, which drug between the ties, cut a path in the soft dirt some six or eight inches in spots but were not blown out or damaged.
Mr. Weber feels himself very lucky considering the unfavorable possibilities of such an accident. He wonders, yet, why he didn’t try to jump out of the car or why it didn’t upset as he bounced along the railroad track.Miss Mignon Jones is the new World-Herald carrier in Leigh. Miss Jones began her duties as carrier on Sunday. She was initiated to her new job by having to carry the heavy load of Sunday papers but the real initiation came on Monday morning when Miss Jones was badly bitten by a dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. August Asche when she called at the back door of their home.
Mrs. George Mortimer and Mrs. Frank Vlach were hostesses at a surprise birthday party honoring Mrs. D.E. Tedford at the Tedford home.
Those present were Mesdames: George Bruhn Sr., George Botsch, Otto Asche, Merle Hogendorn, Wm. Asche, Gus Goetz, Frank Zuerlein, Ed Zuerlein and Susan, Minnie Severin, Anna Gobler, and Louise Gernstein.More building projects have jumped past the planning stage and are in the making. Hobel Bros. & Lipsman have made some improvements on their chicken and processing plant. A red tile addition, the length of the width of the building, has been built on the east end. This is being used as an unloading dock and for use in processing chickens. Earlier this summer, they replaced the front double door, which newly painted, adds much to the appearance of the building. A new cement runway also replaced the old one.
The Leigh Hatchery tore down the storage shed at the rear of their building and are in the process of building a new tile brick addition. This addition is 25’x50’ and will be used for storage of their feeds and cream.
The concrete floor has been poured for the new building being built by the Motycka Meat Market. The addition is planned for use in custom butchering and curing of meats.
New homes built by Lawrence Maliha and William Dunn are in the final stages of completion and driveways and landscaping are being put in. The new home built by Carl Drahota is nearing completion and the plastering men are busy.
Also during the summer, A.E. Breunig built an addition to his building which extends from the north wall of the new building to the south wall of the building to the south wall of the building housing Moeller’s IGA Store. Thus more storage space was gained, the Hardware Department and the IGA Store.
A new home is being planned by the Rudy Polenz family. They have recently purchased a lot just north of the new Maliha home in west Leigh where they plan to build their new home.According to word received here in this office from the County Veterans Service Officer, Lloyd L Pospishil, and also according to word received from the Quartermaster General’s Office in Washington and a letter received from Senator Hugh Butler to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Meyer here in Leigh, the remains of the late Corporal Otto T. Meyer are enroute to the United States on a ship which was expected to reach San Francisco, California on September 19, 1951.
A brother, Corporal Walter Meyer, who has also spent a considerable length of time in Korea, we are advised, will be the official military escort.
Corp. Otto T. Meyer lost his life in Korea on April 10, 1951, while in the service of his country.
The body will be brought here to Leigh for full military funeral services which will be announced at a later date when details of the arrival will be more definite.A notice received in this office from Frank J. Steinberger, County Treasurer, states that he will be in Leigh on September 25 for the purpose of issuing driver’s permits.
Headquarters for this work will be at the Edward Korte Insurance Office here in Leigh
September 20, 1951 - reprinted June 22, 2005Lawrence Fiala, city electrician of Leigh, has tendered his resignation to the Village Board of Trustees. He has accepted a similar position at Howells, Nebraska, beginning work there soon.
To date the Board has received no new applications to this position which is now open. Herman Neuhaus has been hired by the Board to work on the streets and alleys.Tiny Hill and his orchestra, a big band of national fame, will furnish a sure treat for dancing feet at the Oak Ballroom at Schuyler.
Tiny is acclaimed “America’s Biggest Band Leader”.St. John’s Lutheran Church will have the annual Mission Festival on Sunday, September 23. The Reverend Gerhard Gieschen will preach at the morning service at 10:30 a.m. A former pastor of the church, the Reverend Gieschen is now Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Central Seminary in Fremont. The fellowship dinner at noon will be served by the Women’s Missionary Society.
At the afternoon service, beginning at 2:00 p.m., Pastor P.O. Anderson of St. John’s Lutheran Church will bring the message.
Everyone is cordially invited to attend any or all these services and share in the fellowship of the Gospel.Mr. and Mrs. Donald Botch entertained at dinner and again at supper in observance of their 15th wedding anniversary. A beautifully decorated wedding cake adorned the table in remembrance of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Botsch received many very lovely gifts. Flash bulb pictures were taken of the couple and their attendants all of whom were present except one.
The attendants at their wedding 15 years ago were Glen Botsch and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foleken.
Places were laid for the honored couple, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Botsch and daughter, Myrna Rae, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Folken, Robert and Majorie Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Botsch, Karen, Rita Jean and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Folken, Mrs. Lizzie Aukerman, Mr. and Mrs. George Botsch, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deichmann and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fenster, Cheryl, Vickie and Bradley of Central City and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Folken and Ronnie.Mr. and Mrs. Harold Svoboda and sons drove to Humphrey and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Keller.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Leigh Clubhouse with Velma Leigh and Hazel Lowe as hostesses. In the absence of Mrs. J. F. Hubenka, president, the vice-president, Mrs. Gordon Fajman conducted the meeting.
Henrietta Hubenka, Verna Cisler and Lavaine Fajman were nominated as delegates and Mildred Hake, Evelyn Lake and Ceola Sedlacek as alternates for the district convention to be held at Columbus.
Names were drawn for hostesses for the following year.
Geraldine Watchorn and Virginia Mortimer are hostesses for the next meeting in October.There will be the first assembly program for the Leigh students in the High School assembly. The performer will be Bob Bradford, an impersonator.
We have five other programs booked and will be looking forward to them also.A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Delores Mackenstadt at the Leigh Club House.
Hostesses were Mrs. Kenneth Fliescher, Misses Mary and Elsa Mackenstadt, Miss Minnie Asche of Columbus, Mrs. Siegfried Loseke of Schuyler. They were assisted by Miss Maxine Lueschen and Miss Norma Littelman of Leigh.
Contests furnished entertainment with prizes given to the winners.
The bride-to-be was presented with a lovely corsage by the hostesses. After the entertainment, she opened her gifts. Lunch followed.Mr. and Mrs. Merle Folken and Ronnie and Mrs. Walter Hahn were Columbus visitors.
Mrs. E.C. Warner and daughters visited at the home of Adele and Walter Mueller at Platte Center.
Joe Hanel entered the Veterans Hospital at Grand Island where he is seeking treatment for cure of boils. He will be a patient there for about 10 days.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reichmuth were Mr. and Mrs. Mylen Wegner and Lois of Cornlea, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herink.
Evening guests were Mrs. And Mrs. John Svehla and Duane, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Urban of Clarkson, Darwin Neuhaus of Polk and Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth and daughters.
September 20, 1951 - reprinted June 29, 2005Edmund J. Stachura, 26, Columbus, was burned to death early Thursday morning in a cabin at Crystal Lake near South Sioux city.
According to United Press reports, Dakota County Sheriff Tony Goodsell said that Stachura and Clarence Kumpf, both construction workers, had gone to the cabin, where they had been living, at about 1 a.m. on Thursday. He said Kumpf later went out to a restaurant, and the cabin was found in flames about 4:30 a.m.
Stachura’s body was found inside. According to United Press, no cause of the blaze had been determined.
Stachura, a veteran of World War II, and his wife, the former Eleanor Czapla, has resided in Columbus for the past two years. They were married November 30, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, and had lived in Chicago and Detroit before going to Columbus. Their only child, Sandra Sue, is one and one-half years old.
A native of Ord, Stachura was born December 25, 1924, the son of John and Stacia Boro Stachura. Later the family moved to Columbus where Edmund received his education.
He served in the Army about three years during World War II, including overseas duty in Europe. He was a private first class.
Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. John Stachura of Columbus, and five sisters, Mrs. Rose Johnson and Mrs. Mary Wruble of Columbus, Mrs Florence Brown of Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs. Frances Titman of Detroit, and Mrs. Martha Allee of Chicago. His father preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John Schniegenberg, pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery with full military graveside services.Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hubenka and Arnold, accompanied by Mrs. Tillie Jonas and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Jonas of Schuyler, drove to Lewis Town, Montana, to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Hubenka’s uncle, Mr. James K. Vanek on Tuesday, September 11, at St. Leo’s Church of Lewis Town, Montana.
Mr. Vanek is a former resident of Colfax County. He and his family left for the west in 1904 and have since been residents of Montana.Wayne Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn of the community, is a patient at the Veteran’s Hospital at Grand Island as a result of receiving severe burns about the face and head when an acetylene tank with which he was working, blew up.
Wayne was checking the tank using a lighted cigarette lighter when it blew up. Most of his hair was burned off and Wayne, trying to put out the fire, scratched hair, skin and all from his head, leaving deep marks on his scalp.
The tip of his nose was burned to badly that skin grafting may have to be resorted to restore it. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital at Omaha because of fear of his eyesight. His right eye is still blurred but his right eye is O.K. Wayne was taken to the Veteran’s Hospital at Grand Island where he will remain for a few weeks. He was working at Wallack’s Garage in Albion, taking up Diesel Engineer Training completing a course he began in the Navy.
September 20, 1951 - reprinted July 6, 2005Pfc. and Mrs. Urban Imholte, Jr. are the proud parents of a son born to them at the Lady of Lourdes Hospital at Norfolk on September 17. The little lad has been named James Urban. Pfc. Imholte is at present in Korea. Mrs. Imholte is staying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ternus of Humphrey until the return of her husband.
A 7 pound and 4 ounce daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Thalken at the Lutheran Hospital on September 14th.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller of Fremont, formerly of Leigh, became the parents of a baby daughter on September 12, at a Fremont hospital. She is welcomed at home by a brother, Kerry, who is at present staying at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Loseke.
September 27, 1951 - reprinted July 6, 2005The price of a subscription to The Leigh News was $2.50 per year.
Over 600 people attended the Laymen League Banquet held at the Grand Island Auditorium at Grand Island. The banquet, which was served at 6:30 p.m., ended a two-day session. Art Ehlers, Martin Barjenbruch, Ervin Bonner and Ernest Wiechen attended as delegates from Leigh.
Those attending the banquet from Leigh were Rev. and Mrs. E.C. Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hake, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Barjenbruch, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grotelueschen, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. Art Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wiechen, Lorinda Asche and Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Deichmann.
September 27, 1951 - reprinted July 13, 2005Miss Olga M. Bilek, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bilek, residing northwest of Clarkson, became the bride of Mr. Joe K. Hamernik, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamernik of Leigh.
The 1:30 o'clock ceremony was performed at the New Zion Presbyterian Church at Clarkson, with Rev. B. A. Filipi, officiating at the double ring ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white satin gown with a fitted lace over satin bodice, a lace peplum and self-covered buttons down the back. The yoke was of net and the long lace sleeves came to a point at the wrist. The full gathered skirt fell into a three yard cathedral train. Her fingertip veil of imported silk illusion edged in lace fell from a crown of net and lace studded with seed pearls. She carried out the traditional something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a six pence in her shoe.
She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. Her cascade bouquet was of red and white carnations, tied with white ribbons.
Miss Elsie R. Boubin of Leigh served her cousin as maid of honor. She wore a strapless aqua gown of net over taffeta with a fitted bodice of lace and a lace cape over her shoulders. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink carnations.
Miss Ruby Boubin of Schuyler, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a gown of pink, styled the same at the Maid of Honor's. Her bouquet was of blue carnations. Both wore matching headdresses. Their gifts from the bride were opal necklaces and matching earrings.
C.A. Trofholz, Jr., of Leigh, a friend of the groom, served as best man. Joe Boubin, Jr., cousin of the bride, was the other attendant.
The groom and his attendants wore brown suits with white carnation boutonnieres. The groom presented his attendants with neckties, and his gift from the bride was a tie clasp.
Leonard Hradec and Joe E. Hejtmanek, Jr. were ushers.
Mrs. Leonard Hradec had charge of the guest book.
A reception, for about sixty guests, was held at the church parlors at 5:00 o'clock. A beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, decorated with white roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom, was baked by Mrs. Joe E. Walla of Clarkson.
Mrs. Arthur Ahlman of Stanton, a close friend of the bride, furnished dinner music and also served the wedding cake.
Table waitresses were: Misses Pat Hajek, Leona Boubin, Darlene Boubin and Betty Hamernik.
A dance in honor of the newlyweds was held at the Clarkson Ballroom in the evening. A very large crowd was in attendance. Music was furnished by Duffy Belohrad and his orchestra.
The happy couple left for parts unknown on a trip. Upon their return from their honeymoon, they will make their home on a farm northwest of Leigh.Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Littelman to help Mr. Frank Smejkal, Sr. celebrate his 80th birthday. All the guests present brought part of the meal enjoyed at noon. The afternoon was spent visiting.
Those who were present to help him celebrate this occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. James Smejkal, Darrell and Dale and Mr. and Mrs. Lumir Prazak, Dean and Wayne of Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Votova, Donald and Shirley of Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smejkal, Nadine and Lauretta and hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Littelman, Irvin, Kenneth and Diane.Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rabeler, who had spent the summer season at Nevis, Minnesota, returned to Leigh. While enroute to their home here in Leigh, Mr. Rabeler had the misfortune of receiving a broken left arm when he fell while at Wayne, Nebraska. His son, Fred, and his wife drove to Wayne to bring the Fred Rabelers, Sr. to Leigh following the accident.
The bones were broken at the wrist.Enrollment this year in the Zion Lutheran Parochial School totals twenty-four students this year. Mr. H. E. Grabau is the teacher.
Beginners are Leonard Asche, Gary Franzen and Jimmy Reick. Sharon Knight and Dorothy and Betty Olson are the eighth graders this year.Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kmoch came with filled lunch baskets to help celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Kmoch's 20 wedding anniversary.
The evening was spent at card playing and merry making with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hake the acting hosts. At a late hour, lunch was served.A shotgun blast on Main Street in Creston not only thoroughly scared the owner of the gun but several other spectators as well. It was extremely lucky, considering the accident, that no one was in line of the blast at the time.
Carroll Sander, who had just bought a second hand shot gun, parked his car in front of the Conyers Bros. Grocery and had gotten out to show it to some of his friends. When showing off the newly acquired article, he had the gun pointed south toward the Produce Station directly across the street, when due to a faulty mechanism, the gun discharged a shell which the gun contained.
As a result of the blast, shot went through the Produce window and peppered Ernest Gigax's car parked in front. Shot went through the back window of the car and some of the chrome around the window was flattened. Paint on the trunk of the car was taken off by the shot. Some of the pellets, glancing off the car, went into the filling station across the corner to the east.
W. F. Conyers was in the Produce station with a customer and it was not until Mr. Sander saw them move again in the station, did he move another muscle as the unexpected blast immobilized everyone around.
After the accident occurred, Mr. Sander took the gun into the country where he found the mechanism failed each time.