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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
1
Four Nebraska girls Natalie Hahn Marian Cass Joanne Thurber and Margy Hutchinson represented the University of Nebraska at Camp Minawanee Stony Lake. Officials arranged a wheat biscuit display to highlight Nebraska’s wheat product and promote the state.
A social gathering at the Victor Sterup residence honored Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Henderson and their Benicia California relatives. Attending were the Hendersons Miss Marta Muzello and Stephen Kuhnel engaged, with family members from Lincoln Shelby Denver and San Diego.
A series of club meetings and civic events listed for late August through mid September. Rebekahs and Firemen clubs, NBBC with Edith Smith, Busy Beles, Valley WSCS, City Council, OOF I School Board, Garden Club, Entre Nous, CES, Gales, Maple Leaf Club, Lions, FAN Club, VII XII Club, and American Legion Auxiliary are scheduled with dates and participating members such as Peggie Mills, Addie Wiese, Harriet Johnson, Goldie Bond, Karleen Watts, and Dorothy Bush.
The newly formed Saddle Club held its first meeting in Osceola on August 21 electing Loren Treffer as president Don Mickey as vice president Dick Watts as secretary treasurer and Suzie Trotter as news reporter. Dues are one dollar per person or two fifty per family. The group plans monthly meetings on the second Wednesday at the Osceola cabin with lunch by the Treffers and Mickeys.
Miss Jean Stromberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollis Stromberg of Clarks was honored at a bridal shower Aug 21 at the Mervin home with garden flower arrangements and a doll wedding. She will wed Don Neel of Clarks on Sept 16 in a event reflecting red and white decor.
Miss Judy Kerkman receives a nursing diploma at graduation with her parents Mr and Mrs Kerkman and relatives in attendance. The Robert Grossnicklaus and Virgil families spent last week at the Sigler resort near Nevis Minnesota.
A hospital notice lists patients and newborns across Stroms burg Stromsburg Osceola and Benedict including Mrs. Max Hennings and baby girl Mrs. John Johnston and baby girl Mrs. Bernard Korger Jerome Kouma Perry Sapp Mrs. James Rosenquist Louis Sievert Mrs. Martha Swanson Edwin B Almstrom Mrs. Roy Mitchell James Morgan Joseph Koziol Mrs. Emanuel Klein David Gaedeke and others.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Larson of Stromsburg welcome a baby boy Terry born August 23 weighing 7 lb 13 oz. Mr and Mrs Steven Headlee of Osceola announce Camille Leanne born August 24 weighing 7 lb 11 oz.
Bethy Stanton and Mrs Milton Johnson Jr., both of Stromsburg, named to Nebraska posts in the American Legion Auxiliary. Stanton becomes chaplain and Gold Star chairman for 1964 66, Johnson re-appointed as chairman for child welfare. Amanda Evins of Stromburg lists Morrison guest speaker at a Polk County Democratic Women’s Club luncheon in Stromsburg. Marine Corporal Roger L. Merchant promotes at Cherry Point. Polk Heart Fund reports $651.10 income. water and fishing fine notices from Osceola to Columbus show multiple fines and court actions.
The county considers up to 500 dollars in multiples of 100 for extra fair funding. A list shows kindergarteners and their morning and afternoon attendance including Devon Carlson Roxanne Gissler Rickie Johnson Murray Jones and many others.
Leon Merrick, 60, died Monday morning at Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola after years of failing health. A lifelong Polk County resident, he served as County Judge for over 21 years. Rites held at 2 p.m. Wednesday August 26 at the Methodist Church with Kepner Roberts in charge.
Anne Craven nee Andresen Craven born January 22 1880 in York died August 19 1964 at St Mary Hospital Gallup New Mexico aged 84. She lived in York Gage counties before marrying W Craven June 27 1911. they had two children red of Gallup and A of Wenatchee. Active in church groups and veterans auxiliaries in Osceola and Exeter during her married life. Survived by brother Thomas in Cheyenne and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Albert W Gabriel returned from a long trip by air and car visiting S Sgt and Mrs B J Mac Lain in Newfoundland Nova Scotia and Ontario. They noted sea sights rain and sun and recorded notes and film from the journey.
Preliminary plans by the Polk County Historical Society and Osceola Chamber of Commerce target September 17 for Old-Timers Day in Osceola. Mrs Curtis Flodman of Stromsburg and Bert Gigsler of Osceola represent the organizers, with activities including a picture gallery food and stalls. Further details will be announced as plans firm up.
The report confirms buses will run as usual starting Monday. Drivers and staff, including Mrkvicka, will operate standard routes with no changes to fall schedules.
Polk Polk announces Bean Day on September 12 with the Farmers Coop Grain Association hosting a barbecued meal and float parade. The event features Polk High School band and club members joining displays and a flower exhibit by local gardeners.
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