FFA Installs Officers For Coming Year
In a high school assembly last Tuesday the FFA installed officers for 1949 50. Mr. Monson led ceremonies with FHA guests Miss Soderholm, a song fest followed by folk dances Daisy Daisy and Oh Susanna. A lunch of pop and cookies concluded the event. FHA notes the evening was fun and plans a waffle sale on April 23 in the Martha Walgreen building. The FHA pins arrived and a style show is set for April 29 at 8 00 in the auditorium with Home Economics girls participating. Committees are chosen and ticket sales will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Monson
FHA
Miss Soderholm
Oh Susanna
Barbara Egly Chosen for Girls State by Legion Auxiliary
Barbara Egly a junior at OHS was selected by the local Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls State at Lincoln this summer. The Auxiliary picks an outstanding junior for this honor based on scholastic standing personality and activities. Marilyn Miller was named alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Egly
OHS
Legion Auxiliary
Lincoln
Marilyn Miller
Edward Watts Chosen For Boys State
Edward Watts, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Earl Watts and a member of the Junior Class at OHS, was chosen by the American Legion Post to attend Boys State at Lincoln from June 4 to 11. This marks the ninth Cornhusker Boys State session in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Watts
Earl. Watts
OHS
American Legion Post
Lincoln
Cornhusker
Entertains at O. E. S. Parties in Osceola
Mrs. H. S. Eklund, Past Worthy Matron of Osceola chapter OES, entertained candidates officers and substitutes of the past year to a buffet dinner last Tuesday and Thursday evenings. After dessert guests received a gift tied with Eastern Star colors and the evenings included cards following dinner.
Farm Work Begins in This Territory Amid Weather Delays
After a cold wet spring, clear weather lets farmers start field work this week though progress is limited. Some stalks are broken on higher fields, with dry days expected to speed work. Wheat crop damage remains disputed with eastern county reportedly hit hardest by 25 to 35 percent losses.
Easter Egg Hunt For 3 To 6 Year Olds
Camp Fire Girls sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt in the city park on Sunday afternoon April 17. All children ages three to six are invited and asked to bring a paper sack to carry the eggs. Plenty of eggs will be hidden for the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Granddaughter of Local Lady Sings on Heidt Show
Beverly Bartunek of Knoxville Iowa appeared on Horace Heidts talent show in Des Moines after being selected from 2000 auditions. The 18 year old daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Bartunek sang Cruising Down The River.
Columbus visitors call on Harold Gondringer home
Mr and Mrs Albert Aerni and family along with the Walt Tschauner family and Mr and Mrs Carl Tschau ner of Columbus visited in the Harold Gondringer home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Aerni
Walt Tschauner
Carl Tschauner
Columbus
Harold Gondringer
Osceola Delegates Attend FHA Convention in Lincoln
Osceola delegates Barbara Egly Joan Johnson Elaine Grossnicklaus and Miss Soderholm joined 233 at the second annual FHA convention in Lincoln on April 2. Activities included officer elections, awards for Fremont Stromsburg Neligh Seward chapters and state homemaker degrees, plus campus tours and a delegate tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Egly
Joan Johnson
Elaine Grossnicklaus
Miss Soderholm
FHA
Lincoln
Nelle Speidell
Teachers College
FFA
Dick Sanders
Chappell
Paul Linholm
National Ffa
Minnesota
Helma Schaedler
Germany
W. H. Morton
Teachers College High School
Fremont
Stromsburg
Neliegh
Seward
Pearl Teegerstrom
Peggy Nelson
Joan Sokolovsky
Jane Ramsey
Love Hall
Nebraska
National Organization
Columbus
Ohio
Brigida C. Millan
Phillipine Islands
Clean Up Week Set For All of Next Week
Next week April 18 to 23 is designated Clean Up Week. Residents should pile refuse such as cans in containers at the curb or alley for city trucks to haul away. The program aims to clean one section fully without repeat trips, offering a spring chance to dispose of winter junk.
Polk County Boy Named President of Beta Gamma Sigma
Max R. Swanson of Stromsburg becomes president of Beta Gamma Sigma at the University of Nebraska. The honors society selects upper ten percent scholars in business. He ranks among 52 top scholars and received the Congdon O'Hara and Becker Accounting Scholarship at the annual college honors dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max R. Swanson
Albert J. Swanson
Stromsburg
Beta Gamma Sigma
University of Nebraska
Phi Beta Kappa
Swanson
College of Business Administration
Congdon
O’hara
Becker
Bake Sale by Camp Fire Girls at Kepners Store
The Camp Fire Girls announce a Bake Sale at Kepners Store on Friday April 15. Hours are 9 to 12 in the morning and 3 to 5 in the afternoon. Proceeds support their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepners Store
Pony Express Relay Planned in Nebraska
Nebraska Mid-State Horse Club Association plans a Pony Express relay in Nebraska. Riders interested should contact Harry McCauley of Platte Valley Saddle Club, Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Mid-State Horse Club Association
Nebraska
Harry McCauley
Platte Valley Saddle Club
Silver Creek
Lincoln Couple Weekend Visit in Osceola with Chan Family
Jim Chantry and Darlene Wisely of Lincoln spent the weekend in Osceola with Jim’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Chan. They visited local relatives and enjoyed leisure time in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chantry
Darlene Wisely
Lincoln
Osceola
A. L. Chan
25th annual Woman's Missionary Society convention notes
The Stromsburg District gathering at Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville Neb April 7 1949 themed The Lord Is Thy Keeper heard reports on district missionary work Miss Ethel Akins with 20 years China service spoke and Rev Wm Jacobson Zion Newman Grove urged Africa mission plans Music came from Stromsburg Osceola Swede Home St Edward churches and Hordville school Ocette girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of
Stromsburg
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Hordville
Neb
Grace Lutheran Church
Central City
A .E. Ekstrom
Ethel Akins
China
Wm. Jacobson
Zion Lutheran Church
Newman Grove
Africa
Osceola
St. Edward
Ocette
Hordville School
District 54 News Highlights Local Socials and Sales
Sunshine visits and visits to neighbors mark the week in District 54. Red Cross proceeds reach 55.80 despite bad roads while Maple Leaf Club hosts and Leith land sales yield three acre prices of 135, 202.50 and 215.00 bought by Helen Leith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Wyman
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Henry Schipporeit
Cal. Isley
Central City
Silas Barker
Oscar Anderson
Clarks
Red Cross
District 54
Clyde Cannon
Lloyd Wamsley
Rebekah Kensington
Floss Buchanan
Stella Hardle
Osceola
Vern McCormick
Joe Imm
Maple Leaf Club
Henry Schippareil
Leith
Silver Creek
Helen Leith
Harry McCauley
Harriet, Hosslers
New Mid- Nebraska Horse Club Association
Kearney
Edward Strapska
Omaha
Annette
Dale McCormick
Top Notchers 4-H Club Meets at Johnson Home
The Top Notchers 4-H Club held a meeting at Waldean and Roger Johnsons home on Monday April 4 with all eleven members present along with ten parents the leader and his wife. After the business meeting the group discussed calf feeding and lunch was provided by Mrs. Ted Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldean
Roger Johnson
Ted Johnson
Former Osceola Businessman Dies at Holdrege
C. S. Nelson, 73, died at Holdrege after a heart attack. An undertaker and furniture store owner, he had run the business in Holdrege since 1909 and served 24 years in city government as mayor and councilman. A Monmouth Illinois native, he studied at York College and worked as a Stromsburg grain buyer before moving to Osceola in 1905 and opening a furniture store. Survivors include his wife and one son Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Nelson
Holdrege
Nelson
Monmouth
Ill
York College
Stromsburg
Osceola
Clarence
OHS Students Shine At District Music Contest
Osceola students earned four Superior ratings seven Excellent and four Good at the District Music Contest in Fullerton held April 8 and 9. Soloists Lee Adams Jeanice Schott Demaris Johnson and Diane Buhl won Superior ratings. Dorothy Davis Joyce Morgan and Marge Johansen and others earned Excellent ratings. LaVonne Dinges Geneva Ward Ray Miller and the school band received Good ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Fullerton
Lee Adams
Jeanice Schott
Demaris Johnson
Dianne Buhl
Dorothy Davis
Joyce Morgan
Marge Johansen
Jo- Ann Carlson
LaVerne Richards
LaVonne Dinges
Geneva Ward
Ray Miller
Social Calendar Events Note April Meetings
Ride A Wees plans Friday April 16 with Mrs. Calhoun. PEO Chapter hosts April 21 with Mrs. Olga Hulquest. Eastern Star Kensington meets April 19 with Mrs. Calhoun. Wesley Chapel Club gathers April 20 with Mrs. Brazee and Mrs. Luft. Legion Auxiliary cancels this Friday. next meeting May 20. St Francis Hospital Auxiliary meets April 18 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Wieseman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ride-A-Wees
S. W. Calhoun
PEO Chapter
Olga Hulquest
Eastern Star Kensington
Wesley Chapel Club
Harry Brazee
Adam Luft
Legion Auxiliary
St. Francis Hospital
Addie Wieseman
Lamb named by Mardell Berck prompts warm gift from Omaha weatherman
Eight year old Mary Mardell Berck daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Berck received a handwritten letter and large weather balloons from E F Stapowich weatherman of Omaha after naming a lamb born during a blizzard. The triplet lamb was adopted by Mardell and kept in the coal bin. Mr Stapowich quipped about lamb chops while praising the girl's imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mardell Berck
Walter Berck
E. F. Stapowich
Omaha
Mr. Stapowich
Mardell
Berck
New York
Neighbors Help Husk Corn in Old Fashioned Dake Farm Event
An old fashioned husking bee at LaVerne Dake's farm drew neighbors to pitch in for Mr. Dake. Participants included Jerome Larson Henry Galus Dave Rutter Walter Larson and many more. Dinner was provided by Mrs. Dave Rutter and Mrs. Walter Larson with contributions from several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Dake Farm
Dake
Jerome Larson
Henry Galus
Dave Rutter
Walter Larson
Gene
Jerry Hayes
Guildford
Robert Bryan
John Woichaski
Rex Carlson
Joe Tomasiewicz
Clifford Johnston
Dan Hinkle
Robert
Agnar Carlson
Joe Karges
Gus Carlson
Carl Holmes
Larson
John Stogl
G. D. Bryan
C. O. Carlson
Wisely Darlene Virginia Engaged to Chantry
Fremont announces the engagement of Darlene Virginia Wisely to James A. Chantry son of Alfred L. Chantry Jr Osceola. An August wedding is planned. Darlene a Nebraska Wesleyan senior and Alpha Gamma Delta member. James a sophomore in engineering at the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wisely
Fremont
Darlene Virginia
James A. Chantry
Alfred L. Chantry, Jr
Osceola
Miss Wisely
Nebraska Wesleyan
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Mr. Chantry
Engineering
University of Nebraska
Missionary Film at Local Churches
On Easter Sunday evening at eight, the new missionary film I Am With You will be shown at St. Paul Lutheran Church Osceola and Calvary Lutheran Swede Home. A Swedish production with lip-synced English soundtrack by the Religious Film Association shows a Swedish missionary couple in Rhodesia. The screenings promise fine photography of African scenery and wildlife plus a missionary offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Osceola
Calvary Lutheran Church
Religious Film Association
Rhodesia
South Africa
Legion Post to Honor Boys Town Choir in Osceola
The Wm. Wolfe Post No. 91 hosts a dinner to honor the Boys Town Concert Choir. The Osceola Auditorium will host the concert Sunday April 24 at eight o’clock p m. Director Rev Francis P Schmitt and accompanist Mack Evans lead the program featuring sections of sacred and folk songs and classic pieces.
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United States
Father Flanagan
Francis P. Schmitt
Osceola
St. Vincent's Church
Boys Town
Boys
St. Paul
Minn
East
Midwest
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Constitution Hall
Washington D. C
Symphony Hall
Boston
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Wm. Wolfe
The
American Legion
Holy City
Adams
Katherine
Wien Wien
Rural Families Gather For Birthday and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Petrus Nelson and the Gustafsons joined Mrs. Bowman for her birthday celebration. Local families posted visits and Sunday gatherings with friends and relatives across several households including Johnson, Sward, Sarow, Thelander, Swanson, Larson, and Oquist.
Riverside News social notes highlight visits and gatherings
Mrs Olive Carlson of San Francisco arrives for a three week visit with her parents in Riverside. A Get Together at Riverside Schoolhouse honors newlyweds Mr and Mrs Robert Mace with a gift fund. Mrs George Reed returns from a ten day visit to Riverton Wyoming. Mesdames Hoffer Carlson and Holmes were in Stromsburg. Additional visits include Mrs Robert Johnson of Central City and Evelyn Zelazny of Clarks. Kenneth Etzel and son of Omaha stay with Guy Smith. Voichaske family hosts Andrew and John Voichaske for dinner near Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Carlson
San Francisco
Calif
C. O. Carlson
Riverside
Robert Mace
Silas Hoffer
C. R. Carlson
Carl Holmes
Stromsburg
George Reed
Alvin
Riverton
Wyoming
Robert Johnson
Central City
Marvin Mace
Evelyn Zelazny
Clarks
John Voichaske
Kenneth Etzel
Omaha
Guy Smith
Andrew Voichaske
Silver Creek
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Area
Local notes report Higgins moving into the Cadwell house to join Navy service in the southern state. A bakery delay is blamed on sidewalk work in front of the bakery and Roy's Produce. Town interest turns toward baseball with new signings and a nine game home schedule. The Legion Junior Club prepares new uniforms as Alton Wilhelm secures equipment. Harold Green catches a nine pound catfish with two other fishermen at Genoa. The County Legion meeting in Osceola drew 120 attendees and was deemed highly successful. Easter Seal envelopes were delayed. contributions urged at once. Jimmy Krance promotes a Spring Fried Chicken dinner at the Corn Palace with missing menu restored by note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Harold Green
Stromberg
Polk
Genoa
Harold
Jimmy Krance
Corn Palace
Jim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Lady
Horace Heidt
New York Sun
Boys Town Voices
Washington, D. C
W. J. Finn
Eugene O'Malley
Boys Town Choir
Polk County
Bake Sale
Henge
Mardell Berck
Weatherman
Legion Post
Petrus Nelson
Verner Gustafson
Clifford Bowman
Bowman
Harlan Johnson
DeVon
Reuel Sward
Ronald Sarow
Vance Toline
Carl G. Johnson
Linda
James Anderson
Jimmy
Jack Baker
Rickie
Brian
Oliver Seaberg
Marilyn
Calmar Youngquist
Delwyn
Wesley Thelander
Clark Field
Frank Thelander
Otto Swanson
Wesley Swedenburg
Delia Samuels
Harold A. Johnson
John Gestrine
Frank Oquist
Edith Larson
Riverside News
Navy
Patrick Higgins
Cadwell
Higgins
Roy
George
Alton Wilhelm
Legion
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