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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
1
The Consumers Public Power District installs a two way radio system with a 250 foot transmitter tower west of station KJSK and five service trucks. Mayor Nauenberg to officially switch on the new street lights Wednesday night using the system. Walkie talkie sets provide several miles of range.
Deverne Willard Anderson son of Iez and Willard Anderson died November 25 at age seven. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Stromsburg Cemetery per The Headlight.
Mrs Emil Stover of Sutton bought a live duck for Thanksgiving and kept it in the basement. The duck flew out and perched on city buildings as it heads north, despite a city ordinance preventing shooting. The Stover home cupboard was not bare on Thanksgiving Day.
Joseph Coder nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Alois Coder of Ulysses was rushed to Lincoln General hospital Sunday after being shot in the left eye with a BB pellet eye injury not yet known to heal Elbert T Stratton 77 of Central City killed when struck by a Union Pacific train at a crossing he walked into the path ignoring the whistle wide open at the time.
Three Grand Island men hunting crows on an island near the crow roost escaped injury when a massive ice gorge surged toward them on the Middle Loup. Two reached the river bank, while the third was knocked down by ice, clung to a tree, and was rescued with aid arriving promptly.
On Thanksgiving Day Mr and Mrs Fred Gilliard of Clarks celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary hosting over 200 relatives and friends.
William McNally stopped at a sign and heard a cat. Friends searched the interior, bumpers, and under the car before Emil spotted a badly scared kitten wedged between the radiator and the grill. Colfax County Call.
Cen tral City resident Mrs Dawson J Park won the $500 diamond ring prize in a contest run by 15 retail stores in this section of the state. The Central City Republican reports the win as the top performer proved some names are luckier than others.
Mr and Mrs Stewart Carlson and their children of Minden plan to become Augustana Lutheran missionaries in Arusha Africa. Mrs Carlson formerly Marilyn Crantz attended Newman Grove High School when her parents lived there.
Master Sergeant Fredrick Mc Fadden and his daughters left last Tuesday for Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Mc Fadden since before Thanksgiving. Peggy Jones of Omaha returned home Saturday. Mrs. Richard Swear ingen and Debbie stayed last week then joined Steve Jones in Omaha. Mrs. E. A. McKeeman went to Omaha for medical care with word of serious condition and possible surgery forthcoming.
Two Osceola students studying at Nebraska colleges will appear in upcoming concerts. Helen Senn, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Ienn, music major at Kearney State Teachers College, plays bassoon with the Kearney Symphony Orchestra on December 6 in the College Auditorium. Margie Brazee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Brazee, will sing with Hastings College Christmas concert December 10 and 11 in the Calvin French Memorial chapel, joined by HC choir string orchestra women’s choir and solo selections.
The Osceola chapter of the Masonic Lodge elected officers last Friday. Worshipful Master George Inness Senior Warden Wallace Monson Junior Warden Harold Jones Secretary I D Huston Treasurer Leon Merrick. Band Mothers served lunch after the meeting.
The Polk County Service Committee met on November 30 at the County Service Officer’s office in Osceola. Everette Smith of Osceola joined, replacing D T Kelley who has entered the U S Navy. Members include A E Bodine, K A Cornish as chairman, Everett Green, A M Pokorney, and secretary M A Mills Jr.
Word reaches the Leo Kresha home of the recent marriage of Miss Ann Kresha of Los Angeles to Norman J. Hensel of Los Angeles in Las Vegas Nevada.
Mrs. Sam Crouse traveled to Lincoln on Tuesday for a brief visit with friends, staying a few days.
The Chamber of Commerce pancake feed at the school auditorium drew over 500 paid attendees and served more than 1000 pancakes. About 35 to 40 gallons of batter were used, raising roughly 200 dollars for the school Uniform Fund. Pillsbury supplied flour, Nash's coffee, Roberts dairy, Omaha Provision sausage, and Vermont Maid syrup. Edward Wiedman of Norfolk led the two large griddles with W. W. Norton assisting, as local volunteers and the school band plus a girls trio provided entertainment.
John Anthony was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Cerny on Sunday December 3 weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. The birth was announced across St Francis Hospital and Osceola and Silver Creek facilities noting attending staff Harry Sanders Beth Monson Alan Umstead Martin Kresha and Mrs Homer Bollinger Mrs Wm Buchholz Patty Carlson.
A class of 45 Air Force chaplains graduated from the Chaplains School at Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania on November 29 and left for bases nationwide. Among the graduates was Maurice Swenson of Castle AFB California, formerly pastor of Augustana Lutheran Osceola, who preached at his home church before leaving for the west coast.
The Osceola high school band and director John Adams attended the fourth annual Genoa band clinic on Tuesday. University instructors provided expert instruction, with the mass band directed by Robert E. Stepp of the University of Nebraska calling it the best ever. The group rehearsed all day and performed in a concert for Osceola residents, one of three bands to take part.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church will sponsor an annual book review tea in the church parlors Friday afternoon December 8 at 2:30. Mrs. M. A. Mills, Sr. will give the book review followed by tea.
Eighteen guests gathered at Gloria Jones' home Monday for a miscellaneous shower honoring Coral Johnson. Bingo and games accompanied the social hour, and the Pot of Gold prize yielded many lovely gifts for her future home. Hostesses Dorothy Donelson and Gloria Jones served a tasty lunch.
After a mild November and early December the weather turned cold Monday night with winds and light snow. Temperatures dropped to zero Monday and ten below Wednesday with minimal moisture overall. Osceola residents report Roy and Mrs. Ericson have reached San Diego and plan to settle there.
Maxine Herbes writes from Burbank about sending a renewal check to The Record and mentions a Coca Cola sponsored TV film titled One Hour in Wonder land. The project stars Hans Conreid Ed gar Bergen and puppets and will air nationwide on NBC Christmas Day at 4 pm. The writer notes Studio activity and visits to the set with Zona.
Joseph Koziol, 30, a farmer near Clarks, fell ill Sunday and was treated at Shelby Hospital. He was diagnosed with polio and transferred by ambulance to Douglas County Hospital in Omaha. no further condition reports have been issued.
The Polk County Rural Electric Association invites consumers and friends to an open house for its new Stromsburg headquarters. The event is scheduled Saturday December 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The board and staff highlight months of planning and the building's modern design to meet future needs.
The community raised 2887.56 for school band uniforms with post‑drive totals and a further 407.14 from last week’s events. Muse Theatre contributed 100, Legion Auxiliary 53.27, Band Dinner 52.65, and several individuals gave smaller amounts.
Osceola shines with holiday lights at the Postoffice corner while Father O Connor of Bellwood is recalled after his passing. The Pancake Feed and Band Uniform Fund shows funds raised, and local puzzles and jokes amuse residents as the season ends with duck and fishing humor.
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