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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1941

Page

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Lower light rates for Osceola

New rate schedules for Consumers Public Power District in Osceola take effect with September billing. Residential minimum 1.00 with 11 kWh, 7.0c for next 14, 6c for next 25, 2.5c for excess. commercial 7.5c for next 39, 5c for next 50, 3c for next 400, 2.5c for next 2500. District manager H F Boehner cites passing savings to customers amid rising costs.

Consumers Public Power District Osceola H. F. Boehner Public Power National Defense Nebraska

Stoner picnic postponed to Thursday August 28

Local notes recount a postponed Stoner picnic to Thursday August 28 and a flurry of visits and social calls across Rising City Omaha Columbus Lincoln and nearby towns. Neighbors and relatives including the Fridays, Browns, McKeags, Grossnicklaus, Richmonds, Cockson, Phillips, Johnsons and Allinders are mentioned along with trips to Osceola, Mead and Stromburg.

For Rent Bradbury Place Osceola Dairy Location

Repairs completed at Bradbury Place in north Osceola. Improvements in fine condition with 20 acres of land for a good small dairy location. See Mills Mills Osceola. Floyd Patran of Giltner was a caller in the Ira Irland home last Tuesday.

Bradbury Place North Osceola Mills & Mills Floyd Patran Giltner Ira Irland

Large 4-H Club Exhibit At Polk County Fair

Polk County 4-H members showcased extensive displays at the County Fair with finished booths in Girls Room Cooking and Clothing. The livestock exhibit listed 65 beef and dairy calves 80 sheep and 60 hogs as the Junior Fair Board and Ray L Cruise directed activities.

Polk County Alfred Grossnicklaus Ray L. Cruise Paul Walgren Bob Ingalls Ramona Schott Robert Tooker Richard Wyman Virgil Johansen Norman Tooker Wesley Wilson Martin Kresha Glen Kresha Duane Schmoker Leland Houser Hereford Leonard Augustine Raymond Schott Wayne Augustin Larry Johnston Leonard Augustin Shropshire Buck Lamb Harry Sanders Billie Sanders Dale Bard Buck iHarry Sanders Hampshire Buck Lamb Jrobert Tooker Ewe Lamb Ted Wyman

Opulent 4-H Club Fashion and Livestock Winners List

Readable segments list multiple 4-H project entries across clothing crafts and livestock judging. Names include Marion Rose Watke, Marjorie Gabel, Alice Drovnwal, Rita Bernt, Doris Brigham, and many others with projects in breads, dresses, curtains, dress items, and judging results led by Mary Ann Staroscik, Richard Wymanist, and Paul Anderson among others.

Hampshire Robert Tooker Shropshire Ewe Lamb Dale Bard Jack Sanders Don ‘Sanders Roy Wyman Richard Wyman Buck Lamb Billy Lee Paul Anderson Bobby Anderson Richard Heifer Richard Anderson Stanley Anderson Ted Wyman Tommy Brigham Harlan Youngland Norman Tooker Donald Huggler Randall Runquist Wesley Wilson Harold Grossnickslaus Duane Marion Rose Watke Marjorie Gabel Alice Drovnwal Rose Staroscik Rita Bernt Doris Brigham Marjorie Staroscik Rita Mae Kuhnel Genene Brigham Darlene Carlson Marjorie Warwick Donna Jean McKeag JoAnn Obrist Carol Hanson Carol Jean Carlson Doris Hughes Virginia Schmoker Darlene Larson Shirley Fyfe Doris ‘Hughes Richard Wymanist Ray Schott Bob Inalls Martin Kresha Alan Deeter John Anderson Rodney Anderson Mary Ann Staroscik Marjorie Warnick Margaret Krumbech Robert Glen Buchta Elizabeth Smith iGirls Marilyn Huggler Glade Gladys Carlson Dorothy Richter Phyllis Glatter Doriss Hughes Glenna Berck Margaret Ann Rech

Victor and Liberty Schools Realign Grade Room Teachers

Victor School shifts grade room teachers with Miss Lucille Wallin moving to Denver and Miss Frances Warner taking her place. Liberty School changes from Miss Lois Anderson now in Kansas to Miss Harriet Freeman. Various local families take weekend trips and visits to Lincoln Omaha Denver and York as social ties and travel notes appear.

Hackberry News Victor School Lucille Wallin Denver Frances Warner Liberty Lois Anderson Kansas Harriet Freeman Mary Harris Edith McDale Kansas City Abbie Richards C. W. Hennings Ogalalla Howell Cox Keith Kinberg Larry Jeanette Kinberg Grand Junction S. Nowles S. J. Harless Leland Harless Ella Knerr Lincoln Gail Shay W. L. Obrist Mabel McKeag Byron Torell Niobrara Scurlock Harlan C. Carlson J. G. Rosdahl Minnesota Lyle Holm Bayard Arthur Pinnee Little Rock Ark Dave Wilson Clarks Karl Ellsworth Shelby Lloyd Lindgren Vernon Green Belleville Gerald Dahl Richards York Irene Newcomer Minneapolis Hattie Newcomer D. ‘D. Newcomer

Polk County Fair Ends With Strong Night Attendance

The Polk County Fair closed Friday night after a day of below last year’s attendance but higher night attendance and grandstand admissions. Officials expect the fair will exceed financial goals despite incomplete final figures.

Pinckney Resigns as Manager at Osceola Food Centers

Ray Pinckney who has led Food Centers since its opening 18 months ago resigns to take a similar post at Palace Market Grand Island. Rebt Ahlin Hastings named new Osceola manager effective September first. Pinckneys depart with friends’ best wishes for their new home.

Ray Pinckney Grand Island Rebt. Ahlin Hastings Osceola Pinckneys

Engagement Announced Louise Thygeson to Paul Monson

Mr and Mrs John Thygeson of Nebraska City announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Paul Monson son of Mrs Hannah Monson of Osceola. Louise a Lindenwood College and University of Nebraska graduate teaches in Council Bluffs. Paul Hastings College and University of Nebraska graduate, affiliated with Delta Upsilon and Pi Kappa Delta. Marriage date set for September 18 announced at a Grand Hotel luncheon.

John Casper Thygeson Nebraska City Louise Paul ‘Monson Hannah E. Monson Osceola Miss Thygeson Lindenwood College St. Charles University of Nebraska Kappa Kappa Gamma É Pi Lambda Theta Council Bluffs Monson Hastings College Delta Upsilon Pi ‘Kappa Delta Thygeson Grand Hotel

Corn Prospects Mixed in Polk County This Fall

The Polk County corn outlook varies by area with some sections heading for a hundred percent yield while others face near total failure or about half a crop. Overall prospects are brighter than last year as favorable weather and moisture are expected to yield some corn, and farmers anticipate husking season after years with little to pick.

Polk County

New Farm Courses At Osceola High School

Osceola High School will offer three new instructional areas this year. The registration days are Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30. Robert Ellsworth of Grand Island will direct musical organizations with focus on the band. Marjorie Morris of Cozad will lead the Commercial department. Lucille Laing of Omaha will teach Social Sciences. An Industrial Arts course in auto and tractor mechanics will also be added, alongside existing programs.

Robert Ellsworth Grand Island Ellsworth University of Nebraska Music Department Walton Public Schools Marjorie ‘Morris Cozad Lucille Laing Omaha Morris Miss Suing Tthe University of Nebraska

Osceola Hospital Dismissals And Procedures

Everitt Crosley was discharged after a week as a hospital patient. Beverly Bush had tonsils removed on Monday. Mrs. George Van Kleek left hospital Tuesday to return home in Polk. Mrs. E. C. Schott underwent major surgery on Tuesday. Mrs. J. H. Gustafson was released Saturday after medical treatment for a severely lacerated hand from a wringer. Miss Doris Boden had tonsil removal Tuesday.

Osceola Hospital Everitt Crosley Beverly Bush George van Kleek Polk E. C. Schott J. H. Gustafson Doris Boden

Sister of Shelby Lady Dies at Duncan

Relatives here received word of the death of Mrs. Theo Nyffeler of Duncan at St. Marys hospital in Columbus Monday morning. She leaves her husband and three children, aged 5 to 9, her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Born of Duncan and five sisters. One sister is Mrs Henry Grossnicklaus of near Shelby. the others live near Duncan. The deceased was 30 years old.

Theo. Nyffeler Duncan St. Mary’s Hospital Columbus Albert Henry Grossnicklaus Shelby

Osceola Pair Married in Columbus Friday

From and Iler unity in marriage was performed by the County Judge in Columbus on Friday August 15. The bride Doris From is the daughter of Mrs. Ben Schmoker and Marvin From attended by Mrs. Schmoker. The groom Marvin Iler is son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Iler of Osceola. The bride is Osceola high school class of 1941. the groom attended Stromsburg high school and has worked in Iowa and Illinois before living in Grand Island.

Doris From Ben Schmoker Marvin Ler Roy Iler Osceola Columbus

Family reunion gathers relatives from four states

A city park event brought together many Shelmadines and friends from Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming. Attendees included Leonard Shelmadine and family from Macon and Shelby along with Ed Rosenberry and Leon Rosenberry families.

City Park Leonard Shelmadine Ted Shelmadine Macon Missouri Lou Powers Moberly Ed Rosenberry Leon Rosenberry Norma Hester J. H. Rosenberry Paul Rosenberry Shelby Louis Daum David City

County Assistant Miss Norine Mbeki at Osceola Office

Miss Norine Mbeki continues her duties at the Osceola County assistance office. Mrs. Charles Coffin hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter in law Mrs Roy Coffin at their home Friday. Mr and Mrs Maurice Branigan traveled to Lincoln to bring home their daughter Rose Marie who has recovered enough to return home. Miss Alta Micek visited relatives in Fullerton Friday. Mr and Mrs Carl Benda and their Genoa visiting daughter stayed with Gus and Mrs Benda. Mrs Trogash recovered enough to be up again after several weeks of illness.

Stoner C. A Rising City E. J. Brown Brown K. J. Campbell Betty Rose Omaha James McKeag Jsr Lois Grossnicklaus Katherine Richmond Leo Albers Columbus Harold Cockson Charles Stewart Lincoln Clarence Anderson Wesley Chapel Robert Naylor Council Bluffs Towa Henry Kumpf James Pearson Pearson Ed A. Johnson Stanton Iowa Ray Scholz Francis Poe Menita Bertha Swan Shelby Jas. McKeag Jr Eleanor Rounds Denver James ‘McBeth Harry Pierson Strombourg Norine Mbeki Osceola Charles Coffin Roy Coffin Maurice Branigan Rose Marie Alta Micek Fullerton Carl Benda Genoa Gus Benda

Miss Krumbach to Teach in District 55 on Island

Miss Mary Louise Krumbach has been hired to teach District 55 on the island for the coming term. A long list of local residents visited or hosted relatives and attended events including the Polk County Fair and a Fairbury baseball game. Frank Thelen Jr. returned home from the army in New Jersey for a few days.

Mary Louise Krumbach Henry Hallet Yutan Nebr Herman Thelen E. J. Krumbach Leonard Heimer Albert A. Gabriel George Ebel Bellwood Polk County Lottie Graff Paul Gladys Glen Carpenter Ralph Hermann Francis Krumbach Fairbury John Heimer Victor Krumbach Joe Alt Emma Francis Lux Anton Heimer Sr Frank Thelen Frank Thelen Jr New Jersey

Sunday Guests Share Meals Across Towns and Weddings

Rev and Mrs Morris E Rosene and their daughters hosted Sunday dinner with relatives from Georgetown Texas Beatrice and others. A Covenant church parsonage wedding bonded DeLaine Thoren of Stanton Iowa and Helen Woods of Red Oak Iowa with Rev Gustafson officiating. The event closed with a Park hotel luncheon and plans for a trip to Estes Park.

Morris E. Rosene Mavis Pauline Georgetown Texas Edith Lindstead Albert FE. Johnson Jeanette Ruth Rudeen Loris Neal Beatrice Kenneth Anderson Walter Signal Samuelson Stromsburg Black Hills Denver John Lund Lelander Holm Winifrid Holm P. W. Anderson Walter Wicklund Louis Wicklund Loup City Nebraska Wilson Louis Johnson Covenant Church DeLaine Thoren Stanton Iowa Helen Woods Red Oak Gustafson John Lunrgen Stanton Park Hotel Thoren Estes Park Carleton Anderson Jackie Osceola Victor Anderson Clara

Real Auto Insurance Ad Mentions Mark Timm

An Osceola advertisement promotes real auto insurance and notes customer satisfaction with a closing promise you will be pleased. It mentions agent Mark Timm and emphasizes personalized service.

Mark Timm Osceola

Defense courses at State University offer defense training

The University of Nebraska College of Engineering seeks authorization to run four defense courses from September 29 1941 to January 24 1942. Selection on September 20. applicants must be high school graduates at least 17, in sound health. Courses cost no university fees, textbooks and equipment to be paid by students. A certificate is awarded on completion. university credit requires a special exam and fees.

University of Nebraska College of Engineering United States Office of Education

C G Johnson family gathering held at Buckley Park

The C. G. Johnson family gathering took place at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday with 87 attendees. Officers elected for the coming year were President Ray Anderson, Vice President Ernest Waller, and Secretary Mrs. Elton Sandin, among others listed as out of town attendees.

C. G. Johnson Buckley Park Stromsburg Ray Anderson Ernest Waller Elton Sandin C. Edwin Johnson Viola Ellen Sandin R. H. Seidel Lincoln Gothard Nelson Melvin Ryan York Walter R. Johnson Jane Richard Loup City Reuben Johnson Douglas Needles Calif Ivan Waller North Platte

Polk County Women’s Project Featured on Farm Facts and Fun

Polk County group broadcasts on WOW Omaha from 1:00 to 1:30 p m on August 23. Mrs Rex Brigham Mrs Russel Blevins and County Extension Agent Ray L Cruise discuss Polk County women’s project activities and reading contest between North Shelby and South Shel. The program is carried by Fremont Grand Island Kearney and North Platte stations.

Rex Brigham Russel Blevins Ray L. Cruise WOW Omaha Polk County Brigham Blevins North Shelby South Shelby Fremont Grand Island Kearney North Platte

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Stoner News Polk County Fair Jolly Workers Zedicher Boys Happy Planters Theonilla Staroscik Phyllis Anderson Margaret Lockard Marcia Stohl Rena Mae Willits Josephine Swanson Pat Holder Rosalie Ekstrom Clarice Austin Bonnie Nordstrom Virginia Hughes Dorothy Sever Mary McFadden Glennis Lindblade Pinckney Food Centers Osceola High School District 18 News State University Cc. G. Johnson Polk County Group Geo. P. Jackson Land Calvin Webster
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