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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
5
Brazee dropped out after failing to clear 5 feet 2 inches while Martyn Youngstrom cleared 5 feet 4 inches to tie for third and gain 2 percent points. Eugene Shemek qualified for the finals in the broad jump with 18 feet 7 inches, but could not improve in the finals.
In the 440 yard run Shemek and Schott won their heats but earned no points due to falls. Osceola took fourth in the freshmen relay as Colby Huggl er Russel and Wieseman battled but could not win. Northeast led, Fremont second, Aurora third. In the 880 yard run Youngstrom and Watts took first and second in the same heat. Youngstrom finished fourth in finals to gain Osceola four points total. Osceola did not enter the 880 relay because of cold weather and lateness.
Mr Riggs and his bride plan to reside in Lincoln after their wedding. They both graduate in June from the University of Nebraska where the bride belongs to Delta Gamma and the groom active in Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Delta Chi and Kappa Alpha Mu honoraries.
The Polk County Extension Women’s Council plans an all day tour by chartered bus on April 23 to Grand Island. Today the Polk County Extension Club presidents and Council officers are meeting to finalize details.
A Colum bus Chamber event with county officers promotes an Extension lesson at the courthouse on Wednesday April 25. A Swede Home Extension Club organized with May 1 program planning and bedding demonstration. Girls 4-H leaders may train in Columbus May 3 or York May 4. The NFPA launches a spring clean-up urging seven safety steps to reduce fire hazards in farms and homes.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones Burdette and Irvin visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Martin Gestrine and family. Mr and Mrs Roy Fijell and daughters spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Willard Anderson and Judy. Rev and Mrs Paul W Neilson and family of Stromsburg were Friday evening visitors at the Frank Oquist home. G A Lippert and sons Tom and Dick of Wahoo were dinner guests Sunday at the Harold W Johnson home. Mr and Mrs William Wafer and daughter Patti Kay left for Aurora Colorado after a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Toline. Mr and Mrs Russell Fiell and sons of Polk visited Sunday afternoon at the Roy Fijell home. Mr and Mrs Glenn Twarling and Loren of Dalton, Mrs Lena Johnson and John and Lester Gestrine spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold W Johnson and family. Mr and Mrs Edwin Lewis and Mr and Mrs Carol Donelson were Lincoln visitors Saturday.
Arvid Carlson and family visited Ronald Carlson. Mrs Ronald Carlson works at Hartman’s Drug in Stromsburg. Multiple relatives from Grand Island Columbus Shelby Milwaukee and Omaha called or visited. bridal shower for Mrs Don Hayes. Doris Karges overnight guest. many calls and weekend visits among Carlson Karges Osentowski and related households.
Wesley Chapel notes list of visits and gatherings. Families from Fullerton Shelby Hastings Bladen and Gresham attended dinners birthdays anniversaries and church social events. Members hosted guests including Eldon Kuehnal and Mrs. Ro bert Sterup with local residents traveling to Lincoln and Fort Campbell Kentucky.
Francis Marion Leibee a Polk County pioneer died April 12 1951 at his daughter’s home in Stromsburg Nebraska aged 93 years 9 months and 20 days. He born June 23 1857 in Osco Township Illinois moved with his mother to Greensburg Indiana then to David City and finally Shelby Polk County where he helped bring the railroad served as grain buyer and held county offices. Funeral services were held April 15 1951 at the Wesley Methodist Church Shelby with Masonic honors and interment at Graceland cemetery.
Having returned from a short stay in St Francis hospital I thank Osceola business men and others who helped provide kind efficient care close to home I am grateful to friends who remembered me Mrs I C Gillmor Pvt Harold Grossnicklaus arrived from Fort Campbell Kentucky on Saturday and visited until Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Rov Grossnicklaus.
Mr and Mrs Rex Watts announce the birth of a baby girl Patricia Ann at St Francis hospital on Tuesday April 17. The child weighed six pounds five ounces and is the couple's first. The father is stationed with the army at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri and returned home Monday for a week's furlough.
Mr and Mrs Emerald Gustef son and daughter of Hendersass were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J H Gustafson asad on Sunday were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Mierau and sons.
The notice urges customers to inspect the Crouse-Tex Drug Co sale circular featuring hundreds of bargains under the One Cent Sale banner. It highlights the wide assortment and savings opportunities available to shoppers.
The Whit ing Indiana couple Mr Richard Malek and Mrs Malek welcomed their baby daughter last week. The newborn is named Nancy Ahlgren and marks a joyful entry for the family.
Victor L Mangelsen Fireman Apprentice son of Mr and Mrs R J Mangelsen has completed his boat training and arrived home Sunday for a two weeks leave from the naval training center at San Diego California
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