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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
1
The Peterson Variety Store in Osceola opens next Saturday April 20 in the Smith building near the square with a full new stock of merchandise. Mr and Mrs B J Peterson recently moved from Ord and will offer updated fixtures displays and a complete inventory to the local community.
The St Francis hospital report shows patients admitted during the past week across Medical and Surgical units. Discharges include Mae Brand Henry Kumpf and Gien Brazee with names from Clarks Silver Creek Stromsburg Osceola and Gresham.
Mrs. W H Fulwider hosts Gab Q Lots next Wednesday April 24 at her home. Edna and Fannie McCray entertain Rebekah Ken sington next Thursday April 25. En tre Nous meets at Mrs Don Johnson's Wednesday April 24. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs B A Cornish's Friday April 19. Dr and Mrs H S Eklund host 49er bridge club Thursday evening.
Louis Hastert’s liquor store was entered last Tuesday night with 26 cases of liquor stolen. Loss near one thousand dollars. Front door glass broken to gain entry. loot removed through back door and hauled away by car. Only half the stock stolen, suggesting an organized gang’s work. No suspects or traces found.
The Swede Home Lutheran Church hosts a three hour Good Friday service starting at 12 noon with speakers Dr. C O Gulllen Genoa and Rev Maurice Lewenson Osceola. Organist Miss Lillie Chindgren leads the choir with listed soloists and a door offering.
A reader summary lists Polk County officials and candidates by district, noting party affiliations. Names include governor aspirants A A Swanson and various county posts with Osceola Shelby and Aurora connections, along with state senatorial nominees from Clay Center and other towns.
Mr and Mrs Chester Dake of Phillips were dinner guests Sunday at Mrs Mina Buc hta s home. Ronald Carlson and Dean and Donna Church took seventh and sixth grade exams at District 7. Mr and Mrs Jack Brady of Washington DC arrive Wednesday to spend several weeks with C O Carlson s family. Mrs Brady is former Vivian Carlson. Mr and Mrs Marion Treadway and daughters and Mr and Mrs Lewis MeeMeekin of Shelby visited Lawrence Meacham s home Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Guildford Bryan and sons visited Cedric Finecy s home on Sunday afternoon. Eileen Karges stayed overnight with her aunt Mrs Melvin Burruss family at Clark s. Relatives of Mr and Mrs Jack Brady attended a dinner at C O Carlsons on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Larson were Sunday visitors at the Heitzman home.
In times of abundance many farmers forget mood and drought, but recall 1932 33 when Federal Land Bank loans saved thousands. Farmers seek safety with these loans and no commission or appraisal fee, 4 percent interest, long terms with optional extra payments. Osceola Nebr office every Tuesday and Friday on east side of square. Polk County National Farm Loan Association officials Stead and Osantowski.
Mrs R J Miller announces a sale of furniture and household goods to be held Saturday April 27 at her residence in East Shelby. Bills will be posted.
Home Demonstration Clubs announce their annual Achievements Day program to be held April 23 at 2 o clock in the Stromsburg High School auditorium. Mrs. Lloyd Hahn chairs with group singing led by Mrs. H Brazee and demonstrations by clubs. Pageant, vocal numbers by Albertus Larson Lloyd Erickson and Kenneth Olson, and a recognition service by Eva J. Bute precede light refreshments. Public invited.
The report outlines an April 26 session for women at the Agricultural College and a District Home Demonstration Council meeting in Columbus. It notes plans to deliver a carload of ammonium nitrate around June 15 at about $65.30 C.O.D. per load, with fertilizer cost per acre near $4 for corn ground.
Earl and Morris Watts and families were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Nellie Watts in Osceola. Oscar Weiser, stationed in the Philippines, has been discharged and returned to his family. R. J. Stephenson of Gresham spent Sunday evening with the Dawes family. His daughter Mrs Ronald Duncan and two granddaughters from Seattle arrived Monday for a three week visit.
The Polk County Medical Society urges parents to laugh with their children for stronger family bonds. Shared humor can ease daily stress, support mental health, and improve parent child relationships by appreciating children's attempts at jokes without embarrassing anyone.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gustafson were overnight guests of the Albin Sundberg home on a journey from Oregon to Chicago They joined Reuel Sward and family moving into the A T Carlson property Others include Mrs Maurice Newcomer leaving Omaha for Washington D C Mr and Mrs Clifton Johnson moving into the Free Mission parsonage and Set Oliver Rinterman returning from Fort Leavenworth After four years in service he was stationed overseas for 21 months in the European Theater of Operations Dinner hosts included Wallace Strong Elton Peterson and families with relatives visiting from Hampton York Clarks and more
Liberty Local 573 FBCU postpones meeting to Easter Monday evening April 22. WSCS plans April 25 with Mesdames Elmer and Keith Kindberg hosting. Local anniversaries include Adolts 43rd and Vances 7th. Numerous visits and dinners unfold in Stromsburg York Lincoln and surrounding towns with relatives and friends attending and hosting.
District No 18 residents gathered for Thursday evening visits with neighbors including John Gonka Ted and John Micek family. Lois Lassek returned home after visiting her parents. The Zelasnys Enyearts Bernt and Broderfuhers shared time in Columbus and Monroe with Micek and Lisko crews.
Gene Carter advertises local and long distance hauling with phone contact Osceola 352 for service inquiries and arrangements.
Death notice for Ray Clark of Osceola aged 61 who died April 7 in Los Angeles California. Beloved eldest son of the late Liberty and Mrs Clark. Funeral services were held April 9 at Grand View Memorial Park in Glendale with burial there.
The Polk County VFW urges veterans to join and support. A special membership meeting is set for Monday April 15 at 5 p.m. at Scott's Hall in Stromsburg. Commander-Elect Ray Hastings urges attendance and 100 percent membership.
Lois Chantry earns high scholarship at University of Nebraska convocation. Local residents care for ill relatives, move residences, and visit family. Easter gatherings, visits from out of town, and local business notices fill the page with social and civic updates.
St Vincent's church of Osceola becomes a formal parish with 30 families. The incorporation, led by Bishop Louis Kucera and Monsignor C J Riordan, designates the Osceola Legion hall as the church site with Mass by Rev M A O Boyle in the interim. A new church for St Andrews parish is planned to replace the fire destroyed structure.
Mrs Ralph Kahler rests in Osceola Hospital after Friday admission. Measles spread through local schools forcing weeklong class dismissals. Families visit relatives in Stromsburg Clarkson and High Prairie areas. Easter services planned at Baptist Church with Clean Up Days designated for next week. Local residents travel from Oakland California and Glendale California to visit relatives. Linensin Axel Johnson visit Minnie Nicholson home Saturday night.
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