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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
1
Curtis Suhr, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Suhr, was killed Saturday when a tractor overturned west of Gresham on loose gravel. His father found him on the road, and he apparently died instantly, according to the Stromsburg Headlight.
Clif Mulso of Winner was fined 50 dollars and costs in county court last Thursday for operating a semi-trailer with improper brakes. His truck crashed into two cars at the south approach to the Mid dle Loop river bridge, sending both cars into the river bed below.
Joseph Datel, 19, died instantly Friday when his motorcycle struck a trailer load of wheat. His mother is hospitalized and his father was visiting her at the time the accident occurred in Colfax County.
Peace officers probe an armed robbery at the Hi-way Hotel in Albion the first in years. Sheriff Illian reported the incident occurred Monday afternoon as a man entered the back door demanding money and left with about 135 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson hosted a family reunion at their Scotia home last weekend with ten children present from Oregon California and Nebraska.
Margaret Hrubesky of Geneva will be among soloists in the concert version of Il Trovatore to be staged early in August in York. A dozen experienced soloists will perform with 35 members of the York community chorus. Hrubesky is a Geneva high school junior and won a superior rating at the district music contest this spring.
A unique shower honoring Mr and Mrs Henry Horstman Saturday evening brought friends bearing bricks to build a long desired outdoor fireplace in the Horstman yard in Polk Progress.
State Patrolman Arnold Lisec arrested two 15 year old youths on Highway 30 south of David City for driving a stolen car. The Boone, Iowa natives identified as Orville Johnson and Laverne Williams offered no resistance. Each youth carried a long hunting knife.
Mrs Pete Jessen raises canaries then Love birds and various finches over four years. Her six month old green Love bird chats with a 50 word vocabulary, climbs a ladder, rings a bell, and navigates the house in darkness. She builds her own bird houses and cages in Central Nonpareil.
Edgar Howard 92 longtime dean of Nebraska editors and patriarch of Nebraska Democrats died last Thursday from old age infirmities. The Clarks News notes his prominent role in state journalism and politics. An Omaha Corps of Engineers engineer visited Newman Grove Thursday to inquire about Shell Creek floodwaters reaching Lindsay after heavy rainfall Tuesday night.
A driver risked his life and sacrificed his truck to shield little Roland Exley, dashing across a highway. The glancing impact left the truck badly damaged but the boy unharmed. Blair girl LaVaughn Axtell, 14, has been missing since July 17 with no clues beyond a Birmingham, Alabama call to her parents.
Mr and Mrs C B Pettet depart for their Des Moines Iowa home last Friday after a month long visit with her mother Mrs F P Shelmadine in town.
The Red Cross urges substantial subscriptions totaling at least 5 million dollars after a catastrophic flood. Polk County is assigned 300 dollars with others listed for Swede Home Shelby Osceola Stromsburg and more. Local residents are asked to leave contributions with Fred Schumann or Carleton Anderson to meet quotas and aid affected families.
The Merry Mixers 4-H Club of 13 members in Osceola, led by Lavelle Lamoree and Allen Anderson, hosted Farm Safety Week events at the 4 H Building on July 27. County Agent Throckmorton screened safety films On Two Wheels You and Your Bicycle and Learn To Swim, Jolene Peterson presented a Red Cross First Aid Kit to Home Agent Margaret Crosby, representing county 4 H clubs.
The Osceola Midgets beat Shelby 14 to 9 on their home field Friday night. Osceola has lost only one league game, to Polk, which sits second with two losses. A final regular season clash could decide undisputed first place.
A quiet wedding took place at 11 a.m. Thursday July 26 at St. Vincent church Osceola with Father John Howe officiating. Dr Ord Wallace and Mrs Elsie A Cole were married, witnessed by Mr and Mrs E C Schott. The couple will reside in Osceola.
Osceola split Sunday games winning at home against Duncan 6 to 3 after losing 3 to 2 to Silver Creek on Silver Creek’s field. Kinberg pitched for Silver Creek and Osceola rallied with four runs in the sixth and two in the eighth. Next Sunday Central City visits Osceola then a Cedar Rapids trip follows with a makeup at Genoa tonight.
Mrs E A McKeeman died Sunday night July 29 at St Francis hospital after a long illness. She was 57. Survived by husband and son Max of Osceola. Funeral services were held Wednesday August 1 at the Methodist church with burial in Osceola cemetery.
Shortage of qualified professional workers in Nebraska prompts Merit System to hold exams on August 18, 1951 for Training Supervisor, Child Welfare Consultant, Case Worker III and II. Requirements include four years of college and one to two years of graduate social work training plus field experience. Applications available at the Merit System Office, 1306 State Capitol, Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Dave Rutter were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Warner. Mr and Mrs Maurice Wolfe and sons returned to Fairfax South Dakota after visiting the August Senn home. Mrs Senn and her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don McKenzie of Chicago had been visiting, and accompanied the Wolfes to Fairfax for a short stay. Mr Sean Helen and Francis left Tuesday to join them there.
M Sgt Sheldon Bond transferred from Camp Carson Colorado to Fort Benning Georgia. Eldon Kuhnel visited parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Kuhnel then faced flood waters on his return to St Louis Missouri naval base, traveling 100 miles out of the way and arriving several hours late.
The Duster land sale north of Osceola disposed of 320 acres in three tracts. A quarter section with improvements and farm land sold for 240 dollars per acre as the top price. An 80 acre meadow and pasture tract brought 80 dollars per acre. The remaining 80 acres unimproved sold for 101 dollars per acre. Dennis Hejtmanek of Clarkson and Sally Ball visited Howells.
Osceola youths joined 279 campers at Camp Covenant Cedars near Hordville from July 23 to 29. Co directors were Sister Gertrude Hill and Pastor Royal Peterson. Osceola attendees included Franklin Peterson Daryl Swanson Ralph Swenson Ronald Carlson Marilyn Bohl Bonnie Mentink Miriam Carlson. Mrs Herman Bohl served on staff as girls councilor. The event centered on the theme Walking With God with Bible studies talks swimming nature studies handcrafts and nightly bonfire singspirations.
City library adds fiction titles including Grand Portage O Meara High Prairie Halloran Fire On The Wind Garth Sheeprock Stewart Gods Men Buck The Foundling Spellman Hangman Of The Humbug Robertson Never Look Back Eberhart Non fiction Man And God Gollancz A Kings Story Windsor Juvenile 75 Nebraska Library Commission loaned for summer vacation reading to attract readers
Polk County IOOF lodges organize a food and clothing drive to aid flood victims in Kansas. The effort seeks donations this week and will conclude Saturday evening. money is welcome and will be converted to food for the shipment. Collecting points include Polk Shelby and Osceola with Osceola items drop-off at Bush's Drug Store basement.
Mrs. Ole Christensen of San Rafael California visited here with Mrs. A J Herrmann and left Friday for Columbus. John Wilson announced poems on KIXL Dallas showing Mrs Elmer Allinder as author. Mrs Allinder asked to forward more poems for future broadcasts.
Osceola has been chosen as the site of the District Seven baseball tournament featuring eight American Legion teams. The three day event runs Sunday through Tuesday August 12 to 14 with matchups including Schuyler Morse Bluffs David City Ashland Humphrey Dodge Scribner Osceola. Victor Sterup leads as tournament manager along with committees for grounds advertising gates and umpires.
Short notes on local residents include Alex Mills trout fishing costs and tribe of anglers led by Ray DeLand Don Benda George DeLand and Harold Anderson catching about 20 fish. Also mentions fair premium books distribution and upcoming fair entertainment decisions. A girls softball vs Mystery game ends 13 to 12 with laughs. Nebraska football talk centers on Bobby Reynolds Memorial Stadium crowds expected. Weather shifts threaten corn crop with Nebraskas famous weather saying about waiting an hour.
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