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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
1
Cpl. Wesley Thelander, from Polk County, arrived Friday from Yuma Arizona to spend furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Thelander and family. He graduated from Aerial Gunnery School last Monday and will be stationed next at Lincoln Air Base.
The Polk County Local Selective Service Board reports registrants accepted for military service and sent to training in March. Army: Isle Eugene Lockard Shelby. Navy: Hubert Henry Russell Osceola Robert James McMeekin Shelby Albert Nicholas Krumbach Shelby.
Dan B. Carter 69, a former Polk resident and longtime Bank of Polk affiliate, died at his Omaha home on Monday. He left Polk in 1928, lived in Sutton briefly, then moved to Omaha where he resided for years. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
Miss Mildred C. Lytle and Edward S. D Schnasse were married at the Lytle home on Sunday April 2 at 3 p m. The Rev G A Randall officiated with a double ring rite. Attendants were Charles Lytle Jr and Mary Beth Schnasse. The bride wore aqua blue with white carnations. the groom wore navy uniform. The groom is on 30 day leave after 18 months in the South Pacific.
The AAA office announces forthcoming bids on CCC wooden bins including unerected and poorly located units. Farmers have precedence in buying. 1944 tractor fuel signups and farm plans should be arranged with local committeemen. Auctioneers must file sale lists six days prior. nine key used implements make up 60 percent of sales and prices cannot exceed 85 percent of current list or 70 percent if over a year old.
A noon luncheon will be held at Mrs. Lian Timm's home next Tuesday April 1 by the Past Matrons of the Eastern Star. The event honors the present Worthy Matron and the Supervisor and includes a school of instruction.
Voters produced a quiet result with all city officials elected and no opposition. In the school race, W. W. Norton and George Malek won the two available seats.
Cpl Max Peterson left Saturday for Camp Roberts California after a fifteen day furlough at home with his parents Dr and Mrs C R Peterson. Miss Peggy McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs Delmar McFadden enlisted in the Waves and will go to Hunter College NYC for boot training after receiving her call. Several service members including Staff Sergeant Ray Hastings and Paul Walgren and Raymond Wagner in the same outfit, Pvt Ralph Mackerang formerly a Osceola businessman, Richard Wyman of the Coast Guard and Clarence Imhof also noted with leave and assignments. Cpl Neal McBeth departed to Camp Livingston Louisiana after two weeks furlough with friends.
The Osceola WCTU will hold a low institute in the Methodist Church parlors on Thursday April 13 at 2 30 p m Mrs Mabel Nylander state vice president of the WCTU will be guest speaker Mrs G A Randall is hostess The meeting is open to the public A 12 30 luncheon for officers and directors at Mrs Geo Moore's home precedes the afternoon session in honor of Mrs Nylander.
Fairview items report Beulah Cemetery Society gathering at Mrs. Mary Miller’s Silver Creek residence on April 21 with daughter Florene helping. Nearby notes include local visits and hospital asks as residents travel between Grand Island Hastings and Stromsburg for medical or social reasons.
The paper presents sample ballots for the upcoming primary next Tuesday and urges readers to study them carefully to vote intelligently.
Mrs. Ted Dentmore announces a public farm sale next Thursday April 13 due to her husband’s illness. Further details appear in the accompanying advertisement in this issue.
Montgomery Ward in York Nebraska promotes immediate insulation with a small down payment and no further payments until November 1. The ad promises up to 30 percent fuel savings next winter and immediate delivery.
The Shelby area reports residents traveling and visiting relatives. Mrs. F. M. Leibee and Mrs. B. W. Elgin planned trips through Burlington Iowa and Vandergrift Pennsylvania before returning to New York City. Local familiesFrederick J Lees funeral attendees included Scows and relatives from Wahoo. Mrs. J L Garland visits Osceola Iowa. J L Dunning family hosts NYC visitors.
A Swede Home Lutheran Church group gathered Monday afternoon to honor Mrs C A Sward on her 70th birthday with a cake and Easter Lily. Mrs Sward received a monetary gift as well. Also noted were visits by several locals and an upcoming Easter program by church choirs and Sunday School.
High mass wedding at St Andrews Church united Leona Margaret Henggeler and 1st Lieutenant Lester Boettcher in a palm banked ceremony. Attendants included Bernice Henggeler and William Boettcher. The bride, employed in Columbus, wore a white gown and carried roses. Boettcher, post overseas navigator, will return to Santa Monica as an instructor after a 30 day furlough. the couple will reside in Santa Monica.
A daughter named Linda Mae was born to Mr and Mrs Roland Rasp of Gresham last Saturday April 1. She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs Ben Schmoker of Osceola had tonsil removal surgery Monday morning. Mrs Dale Frizzell and infant son Ronald Dale of Osceola were dismissed from the hospital Sunday. Mrs J A Carlson of Silver Creek, patient the past week, returned home Monday.
An advertisement touts Plean mins as a fatigue remedy, with the product sold by Crouse-Tex Drmng Company. The brief notice emphasizes the medicine’s energizing effect for tired feeling.
TSgt Roy Eberly arrives from the Aleutians for a 15 day furlough with his parents. Three families relocate in Stromsburg in one day as Haverlands and Fusbys swap homes and Donelsons move into the Anderson property. Pvt Ralph Mackerang leaves for Fort Meade after a week with his wife. Corporal Clarence Rudeen reports in from the South Pacific. Emil S F Johnson and Mrs Harvey Drum party host visitors from Los Angeles. Pfc Ralph E Johnson departs for Fresno after a brief furlough. Lt Walter French Jr departs for Moore Field after a 15 day leave with his parents. he is joined by Sgt Maurice Lamore as they travel between trains. Wendell French visits in San Antonio with twin Ace French at Brooks Field.
The group will meet Thursday afternoon April 18 at Mrs. Leonard Hiemer's home. Local families, including the Krumbachs and the Reisdorffs, enjoyed cards and refreshments at a Friday gathering hosted by the Hiemers and Richters. Relatives attended Mrs. John O'Hare's funeral at St Augustine Church before burial at Woodland Catholic Cemetery in North Bend. Mesdames Irland, Brazee, Fyfe, Verbka and Hopwood joined Polk County Project Club events in Stromsburg. A shower honored Miss Leona Henggler on the valley for her marriage to Lester Boettcher at St Andrews Church.
District 18 residents and families report visits across Oma, Stromsburg, Columbus, and Genoa. Carl Benda and companions travel for business in Omaha and Gen oa. Herman Benda visits Stromsburg. Czuba Lisko and Micek groups attend Columbus gatherings. further calls include Zohner and Benda households.
The fragment lists individuals including Elmer Allinder Neal McBeth Alvin Anderson Aug Jaenicke Chas F Kaestner Merle Luft Carl Moore Ewald Pliefke Ervin Gustafson Ray Hastings Donald Kennedy. No event or action stated.
Cpl. Phil Nyberg, Osceola attorney, writes from New Guinea to Osceola firemen. He describes life in the Jolly Rogers unit, intelligence briefing, bombing missions, travel by plane, jungle villages, and weather. He notes meals, radio broadcasts, and hopes for faster fire calls as he warns of wartime duties and the risk of crews not returning.
The Womans Society of Christian Service in Wesley Chapel plans an April 13 meeting at Kenneth Richards home. The Wesley Chapel Club will meet with Mrs. Wm Campa on Friday April 21. A housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sterrup followed by neighbors at the R. J. Richmond farm occurred Friday. Mrs. James Treadway and Barbara Seward visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Treadway. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Anderson of Hastings stayed with Mrs. Mary Cerny. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schott attended a Shelby party. Vivian Dunning James McBeth and families joined the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Heckman southeast of Osceola. About 25 relatives attended. Mr. and Mrs. Wimory Kuehnal Shelby visited Alfred Kuehnal family Sunday. Osceola Local Farmers Union meets Monday night April 10 with Rev G A Randall as guest speaker.
The article notes rising interest in soybean products for home gardens this year. Planting ideal from May 20 to June 5 with 2% inch spacing in rows about 30 inches apart. Varieties Bansei Men dota and Kanro praised for strong yields and quality. A new bulletin Editable Soybeans in Nebraska is available at the County Extension Office.
Seventy five Polk County Project Club members attended the Achievement Day program at Stromsburg high school on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Nelle Wisely opened with the pledge and flag, with Mrs Harry Brazee leading the music. The round table discussed Our Club's Contribution for Victory and highlighted food production, garment making, and war fund support.
Mrs Chas Greenwood hosted a piano recital Saturday afternoon featuring duets trios and quartets by Karen and Beverly Greenwood Crawford Campbell Gregg Eklund Laverne Richards Herman Anderson Bonnie Gibbins Peggy Nelson Janet Zedicher and Marilyn Miller. A tea followed the event for guests.
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