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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1964
Page
1
A cold spell produced highs from 31 to 36 degrees and lows as low as 5. Total precipitation reached .27 inches with .22 and .05 inches on December 3 and 5. Daily readings show chilling nights and daytime warmth ending December 7.
At an October special meeting Brownie troop No. 283 welcomed Maria Sterup Vicki Kucera Jody Rowan Pammy Watts Lynn Watts and JoAnne Girsler as new members. One year pins were awarded to Ann Cerny Jenny Cerny Sarah Armbruster Lisa Norton Sheryl Osenbaugh Kathy Demper Nancy McDonald Renee Engert Lori Wobig and Beth Fjell. Troop 238 collected turkey gifts and sang at rest homes the week before Thanksgiving. This month the girls plan Christmas gift projects. Six fraternities at Kearney State College pledged 105 men at the end of the first semester including Ron Buffington to Sigma Phi Epsilon Barry Schmoker and Dan Wieseman to Sigma Tau Gamma. all are freshmen.
A compiled roster lists men by town with accompanying names from Nebraska communities including Osceola Silver Creek Clarks Shelby Columbus Gresham Fremont Omaha Lincoln Beatrice Thayer Reynolds Loup City Pierce Brainard Gothenburg Grand Island Beaver City Holdrege Out State. The names span many towns and appear with a mix of given names surnames and some titles or married names.
A Polk County youth group considered the Beatles Seven as a troop name but the troop leader rejected it along with Dave Clark Five Seven. Santa Claus praised local hospitality after a visit, promising to return December 19 for more treats after a free movie and to answer more questions.
Prof A H Easton of the University of Wisconsin urges winter driving adjustments to reduce crashes. He lists six rules including gradual acceleration, increased following distance, proper braking, good tires with snow tires, carrying tire chains, and keeping windshields clear with antifreeze in washer fluid.
The annual Cantata was presented Sunday December 6 by First Methodist Church Choir with organ and piano music and solos. Candle lighters included Pattie Lou Gullberg and others. Choir members listed by voice part. The program ended with candlelighting and benediction. Also included are unrelated notes about turtle senses and mole soil activity.
Osceola dropped a 56 to 54 home decision to visiting York St Joseph in a tight opener. Allan Gussler led Osceola with 18 points while Ken ny Bowe added 16. Terry Devlin 24 and Larry McCall 11 led York St Joseph. Osceola fouls plagued them as three players fouled out and they now travel to Stroms burg and David City in upcoming games.
Osceola Chamber of Commerce and boosters plan a Fun Day on Saturday at the south courthouse entrance. Kids register at Osceola Cleaners, two sleds awarded at 2:45, adult prizes shown in merchants stores with a 8:30 drawing. A free Muse Theatre movie follows on Dec. 19 with Santa treats afterward.
Lisa Louise Bernt, weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces, was born December 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bernt of Osceola. A Christmas cookie recipe exchange at the Jay McDonald home last Tuesday morning featured cookies candy and carols as part of seasonal greetings.
Osceola events include Mr and Mrs Dean Buffington at a KSTC Sigma Phi Epsilon banquet where their son Ron, a new fraternity pledge, is a student. J B Heckman and Cora Hewitt visit Osceola after two weeks with relatives in Colorado. Neighbors and relatives from Clarks Stromsburg Longmont Audubon and Nebraska City attend family gatherings and a funeral in Downey California. The Neighborhood Birthday club met with Mrs Ann Farris and birthdays for Mrs Wren Sherwood and Mrs Roy Mer were noted.
Ben Gabriel 28 of Ohiowa completed a home study program in electronics. He received a Television and Radio Servicing diploma from Malcolm E Houghton director of the Home Study School DeVry Technical Institute Chicago. He is an OHS graduate and son of Albert Gabriel.
Elsie Watkins and Harry Huddleston of Shelby report the death of their brother Walter 77 at Ponoka Alberta hospital after a lingering illness.
Last rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Bealer were held at 10 30 a m on Wednesday at Kepner Roberts Funeral Home. She died Monday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital and burial followed at Tilden. She was sister of Mrs. C R Peterson.
Osceola Lions welcome Kenneth L. Powers district Governor of Lions International at city hall on December 14. Powers will discuss Lionism aims and assist President Robert Turner and officers in their organizational goals. He is a construction engineer for the Farwell bureau of reclamation and active at local district and state levels.
Vernon L. Strong and Wayne J. Pritchett, both 21 and 22, faced charges of giving false information to law enforcement in connection with an overturned truck during a National Farmers Organization action. Bond set at 500 dollars each in Platte County Court. The pair were hauling cattle from Wyoming to a Polk County feedlot. they claimed the second truck overturned after delivery, cattle escaped, and officials later said they were responsible.
Lincoln official H. S. Hornby will visit Osceola in the courthouse second floor from 9 a.m. to noon on December 16. Social security beneficiaries should inform the office of their correct address to ensure prompt delivery of checks. Change of address must include the social security claim number.
Hospital news lists many deceased and dismissed patients across Osceola Stromsburg Gresham Silver Creek Hardville and surrounding towns. Names include Elizabeth Bealer Michael Schott Hugh Schmoker Julia Larson Anna Wurtz George Inness Emil Mogensen Mary Schuknech Donald Kelly and baby, W S Heitzman Carl Thelander Mabel Olson Beth Fjell Connie Jones Rinda Goetz Olive Green and others.
The Osceola High School Music Department directed by Gene K. Cappen presents So This Is Paris Saturday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. About 65 students are in the cast chorus band and crew after 40 rehearsals. Tickets available from students and at the door.
Postmaster Lowell Hanson announces the Osceola Post Office will stay open for two Saturdays, December 12 and 19, from 8 am to 5 pm for patron convenience. Use first class postage for forwarding or return mail and mail early.
The Salvation Army launches its Polk County drive with Osceola targeting 190 dollars. Evelyn Brown leads outreach to firms and residents while volunteers solicit funds. Committeemen include Dr. H. S. Eklund, D. R. Byers, and Martin Roberts. Richard Klein receives a Farm Bureau Insurance Company award for meeting yearly goals.
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