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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
1
At a highway intersection three miles west of Osceola a collision killed Gus Deprez 23 and Paul Deprez 20 and Tommy Leininger 5. Two other youths injured. The Van driver from Uniontown unhurt. All dead in York County.
In Greens Chapel Liberty Local FECU has postponed their meeting to September. Donald Turner on a 30 day furlough after three years in Europe was guest of honor at a Buckley Park family picnic Sunday with many relatives and friends from Logan Utah Benedict Nebraska and nearby towns noted among attendees.
Church members are urged to attend a committee led gathering at Wes ley Chapel at 8:00 pm Sunday to discuss the churchs future at the current location. The note stresses the importance of the meeting for the congregation.
Francis Urban and wife of Great Lakes Ill spent a day with relatives while he teaches gunnery. Rolland Gissler, recently moved to an Oklahoma army hospital, returns on furlough from Okinawa where he earned the Purple Heart. Alvin Anderson on 30 day furlough from overseas duty awaits reassignment in Sioux Falls. Bob Grossnicklaus, quartermaster on a Merchant Marine tanker, returns from Guam for a 12 day leave with his parents. Sheldon Bond spends furlough after nearly a year overseas in Europe. Lt Max Peterson travels from Camp Hood to Omaha then to the west coast for new duties as his parents accompany him.
Pfc. Vincent Lane is located at Fort Bragg North Carolina after returning from a 30 day furlough with his mother Mrs Roy Horst last week.
Mr and Mrs Leon G Nezzle announce the marriage of their daughter Cecelia Marie to Earl Lloyd Mantink Warrant Officer Machinist United States Navy on Monday July 23 at Holy Innocents Church Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Ist Lt Raymond Staroska, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Staroska, receives the bronze star for heroic achievement while on duty in the Philippines. Dale McCormick and family arrive from Texas with a 15 day furlough. Betty Jacobsen teaches Cadet Nurse duties at Emanuel Hospital in Omaha August 7.
Miss Alyce and Robert Rasp of Washington D C visited Leonard Rasp and family. The Moores announce the birth of a nine pound one ounce son at Stromsburg hospital on August 1. Vernon Thomas of Tucson recuperating from an appendectomy. Dr W E Widler of York College preached at Wayland. Glen Yeltman of Denver and the Foy and Guy Rosenberry families hosted visits. A Sioux City wedding had Glenn Sack as best man. Jolly Neighbors Club tied a comfort for the hostess and lunch was served.
Notice advertises liability and property damage coverage for farm cars at nine dollars annually. Signed by P. A. Nelson of Osceola.
Dr John Dunning, Shelby native and 1924 Shelby high school graduate, leads a research team at Columbia on secret government war equipment. He studied at Nebraska Wesleyan and Columbia, helped advance early isotope testing, and delivered a spring commencement address hinting at terrifying wartime developments.
Osceola hosts a Herrmann family reunion with Rev. Matthew Herrmann and wife Cincinnati Carl C. Herrmann India Henry Herrmann Palo Alto Mrs. John Bell Yakima Mrs. J H Davis Omaha and Mrs. August Janings Lena Omaha plus brothers John Adam and William in Osceola and Mrs. George Gehrke Spokane Miss Esther Herrmann Lincoln visiting for the event.
Karlene Ekstrom and Robert Walgreen of Osceola spend a week with Art Ekstrom family. Donna Marie Larson visited Donna Jean Jones last week. Art Ekstrom family hosted John Carlson Osceola dinner. Anna Marie Fjell and Mary Alice Ekstrom resigned teaching posts in Omaha and will start duties this fall.
The final date for payments for cream or milk sold in April, May and June is August 31. Receipts and a signed application must be in the office before then. Farmers who sold cattle eligible for subsidy from 1945 to June 30 must file by August 31, with July sales requiring application within 60 days.
Fairview M. E. Church will hold services Sunday August 12 with preaching at 10 a m and Sunday School at 2 p m. W D Hamilton is the pastor.
Polk County registrants confirmed for military service include Richard J. Walgreen of Osceola Donald W. Ericson and Paul E. Moore from Stromsburg Dwayne O. Miller and Donald A. Dahlin from Stromsburg Wayne Junior Ross of Polk. They have left to begin training.
A sample of 1946 plates will appear on all licensed autos and trucks after January first. The display in County Treasurer Andersons office shows white figures and letters on a maroon background, a legible and distinctive Nebraska design.
District 18 residents Mr and Mrs Mike Pedraza and their sons visited John Micek at his home. Ronald Clobes from the U S Navy stationed in Texas and Mrs Clobes visited her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Hohendorf and sons. Mr and Mrs Arthur Mayberger of near Columbus joined Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt and family Thursday at their home.
Mrs. Hattie Finecy 61 a former Osceola resident died last Monday in a North Platte hospital after illness. She and her husband John Fineey moved to North Platte ten years ago. Survived by a son Orlie Survives her.
Mr and Mrs William Ziegelbein and family spent Sunday evening with Henry Ziegelbein in York. Carl Steelquist Phyllis Lloyd Hahn and family visited Osceola for an Extension Board meeting. A K Crow of Los Angeles joined lunch with Albert Sundberg. Jean Marie Powell CNI of Lincoln stayed with Paul Coover family. John F Hargs Mead visited Mrs Z Myers and Fern. Lloyd Stromberg family attended a picnic at Aurora Park for Lt C L Whitney recently home from overseas. Albert Sundberg and family visited Friend Nebraska to see Rev E E Pengelly. Ensign Willard Pengelly on leave from Chicago stayed with his parents.
We thank business leaders and donors for making our annual Picnic a grand success. The bazaar displayed homemade articles from the Ladies Guild and about 1000 chicken suppers were served. No disturbances from out of state photographers.
Mrs Kermit Johnson and son Alan returned from Wakefield after three weeks with J. C. Johnsons. Attendees at the Baptist Laymen's meeting at Fullerton included C. F. Moore Oscar Nelson Enoch Ekstrand Bernard Johnson and A Noreen with Norene and Delores Hearn joining. Virginia Anderson leaves for St Paul to begin Cadet Nurse Training while Eleanor Ingman returns from St Paul for a three week vacation after finishing a year of Cadet Nursing at Mounds Midway. Lt and Mrs Maurice Colson and daughter Miriam of Waco plus Mrs Asa Burke of Santa Monica and Mr and Mrs W A Burke visited Amy Myers. Amelia Fredrickson visits to help Myron Johnsons move into the former Eric Forslund house. Mrs W H Seward of Topeka and Mrs Mary McCumber of Polk spent weekends with the Morris Johnsons. McCumbers remain through Sunday. Clair McCormick hosted Set, Maurice Lamoree, Dr and Mrs R L Minnick and Robert Minnick for a Thursday evening gathering.
Chinch bug infestation reported in the southeast county on Oscar Thomas and Albert Plrth farms, with earlier reports from the northeast. Cedar oats variety shows strong early yields, and Pawnee Wheat hopes are high with an 88 bushels per acre result from Joe Sedlak Jr. at Gresham. New Polk County Livestock Improvement Association members listed and July cow services totaled 69. Also notes 4-H events, a Milk Maids contest with small cash prizes, and corn on the cob husking tip using a nail and board method.
The annual Sacred Heart Parish Picnic attracted many from surrounding communities and distant areas. A ferris wheel entertained children while bingo and games kept adults busy. A large evening dance drew a crowd and nearly a thousand chicken dinners were served by parish ladies.
The Polk County Rationing Office will close on Saturday afternoons per Office of Price Administration ruling. Second sugar allotments are being mailed quickly. avoid calls or letters and remain patient. By about August 35 gasoline rations will shift to the Omaha District Office, requiring earlier filing of applications.
The Replah Cemetery Society will meet August 10 at the home of Mrs. Ray Graham with Mrs. Dolly Finecy assisting. Several local residents are noted in this community update including travel to Omaha for medical and nursing training, furloughs, and social visits.
Wesley Chapel events include the Herr man family reunion at Valley Church on Sunday attended by Mr and Mrs August Fischer and others. Lincoln visitors Lula Burns Charlotte VanHorn and Hazel Brown called Friday. Don ald Burns transferred from Hawaii to Saipan. Tech Sgt Richard Gabriel, home visiting Emory and Alfred Kuehnal families, then transferred to Florida. Pfc Robert Fischer returned to McCook after furlough.
Cara Nome Elmo Coty Evening in Paris and many other toiletries are sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co. The listing highlights a range of scent and cosmetic products available at the drug store.
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