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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
4
District 18 notes a long distance Easter wish from M M E S S Myron in California aboard a voyage to Hawaii and Pearl Harbor. Various residents visit, host, and gather at homes and centers in Osceola, Columbus, and nearby towns, with families sharing meals and church choir activities.
Reports from the Heart Fund Drive show 169.50 collected in house to house fundraising. University coach Bob Devaney to speak at May 7 athletic banquet at the high school auditorium. Pep Club to sell about 250 tickets. Pork Woman’s Club notes April meeting at Emma Horstman home with Wallace Sandell assisting. Immunization program totals include 190 tetanus and 109 smallpox shots. Our National Parks discussed by Mrs. Sundberg and Mrs. Alfred. new club flag dedicated. Polk spring program on April 17 features Norman McIntosh directed music with multiple vocal groups and instrumental numbers. Allegra Johnson of Stromsburg showed Europe slides at Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting. Osceola men Ray Conrad and W. Norton purchase Strand Lumber Co.. lumber yard in Osceola bought.
A senior year romance centers on a couple with a Lane Sweetheart Chest promised as graduation gift. The couple shares steady notes and friends tease as the plan moves toward an official milestone before graduation.
A playful Lane Chest gesture signals a man’s plan to honor his future bride while celebrating their graduations. The note hints at a soon marriage and a tradition of gifting a Lane Chest to mark the occasion.
Neighborhood Birthday group met Friday at Mrs. Oscar rg’s home for a one o clock luncheon honoring Sundberg Mrs. Kenneth Mrs. Marvin Fredrick Mr. O F Alfred. Lan Will Kroger receiving attention at the hospital. Families visit others, attend church events and share meals. All remaining lines note hospital stays visits and local social ties across Lincoln, Nebraskal and Shelby area families.
Mrs. John Ringle Mrs. Harriet Fischer Mr Allan Kresha and Mrs Effie Myrnander were Tuesday coffee guests of Mrs Fred Dunn. Jack Wieseman and daughter were Easter dinner noon callers. Dean Wheel of Wahoo Mrs Della Lillian Wieseman visited. The Wieseman family were hospital and returned to their home. Callers Wednesday evening included Mr and Mrs Wolfe Bened ct Rev Hawkins and Branday Mrs Leonard Mentink. The Brizzell family and Soden family also seen. Bruce Pickett and Dale es bowling team visited Monday.
Merchants lead with 52 percent, Osceola Impl 52 percent, Guffs Tavern 54, Kepners 54, Reece Abst. 0 percent. High single game Bill Beebe 224. high series Beebe 559. high team game TLCs 856. high team series TLCs 2441. Other top figures include Mim Peterson 209 and Wayne Stallings 547.
The Matadors rolled 926 as a high team game against Standard Oil, and led in the high team series with 2710. Lorre Lanes posted 2643 and Standard Oil 2556 in the event.
In Spare Time on April 15, 1963 Matt's Market led with a high team series of 1585 and posted the top team game of 555. Arleen Heibel led individuals with a 485 series and two high games 192 and 161, while Ann's Cafe and Flo Guides posted strong marks and percentages. Flo-Guides finished with 46 percent, Seven-Up 53 percent, and other marks included Ann's Cafe 1431 team series and 520 top game.
The text notes Bellevue as the first settlement in Nebraska Territory and its strong claim to be the capital. It mentions early indications that Bellevue would serve as capital and that the first governor stopped there, highlighting its status as the most substantial settlement.
St Paul Lutheran Church lists Pastor R B Turner with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Swede Home shows Vice-Pastor P Gerald Leaf with Sunday 10:00 a.m. school and 11:00 a.m. worship. First Methodist Ray E Hawkins presides over 9:45 church school and 11:00 worship. Fairview Methodist L A Hansen leads 9:30 worship and 10:30 Sunday School. St Vincent's Catholic Fr Raphael Chonta conducts Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
The 1854 arrival of Francis Burt and his brief governorship set off a struggle for the capital. Thomas Cuming acted as governor after Burt’s death, with pro Omaha and Bellevue factions vying for influence. Though accusations of land grants surfaced, evidence remains scarce. Omaha secured the capital site, while Bellevue faded politically. This dispute shaped Douglas County’s boundaries and led to the 1857 creation of Sarpy County after Bellevue’s push to split Douglas County.
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