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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1959
Page
1
The TB seal drive urges local support for research X rays and new drugs. The campaign notes Nebraska has 1178 cases with average care cost of 15000 dollars per patient, funds staying locally. Contact Mrs M O Johnson in Osceola Nebraska to receive Seals.
Nadine Marie Jaax and Willam Dean Johansen married December 3, 1959 at St. John s Catholic Chapel Omaha. Ceremony conducted by Rev. Vincent L. Decker S J before an altar with tapers and chrysanthemums. Officiants, attendants, dinner, and guests listed with family ties and local observers.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones spent the weekend in Lincoln visiting Burdett and Dennis and their families along with other relatives. Ronald Sarow was a Thursday guest of the Jones. Ray Iwan and family and Tony Iwan with son from Omaha joined Rose Swan and relatives for the weekend. Philip Nyberg and family were Sunday supper guests of Mrs Mary Nyberg at Polk.
Standings show Merchants leading last week with 28 wins against 14 losses. Notable high games include M Pfitzer 206 and Del Johnson 497 in Classics, plus team marks such as Guff's 2416 and Thriftway 9592 in series.
Mr and Mrs Albert Schmoker and relatives from Rising City spent Sunday with Ralph Gillett and family. Albert Schmoker’s birthday was celebrated midweek with a surprise visit from Armand Schmoker and Ralph Gillett. Other notes mention Ricky Ekstrom hosts and Grandparents Don and Mrs Byers in Columbus with local visits.
The First Methodist Church hosted a Christmas Cantata The Miracle of Bethlehem on Sunday afternoon performed by the church choir under Elmer B Johnson. Soloists included Elmer B Johnson Mrs Ceva Carlson Mrs Robert Wieseman Martyn Youngstrom Mrs Mildred Snodgrass Mrs David Rutter Barbara Wieseman and Annette Watts. An impressive Candle Lighting Service followed the cantata.
Eldon Hutchinson of Grand Island faced two counts in county court last week. He pleaded guilty to trespassing on Carl Holm's property during a coon hunt and to assault and battery after striking Holm in the face, requiring seven or eight stitches. Hutchinson was fined 10 dollars on the first count and 100 dollars on the second, plus costs and sheriff fees totaling 124.20 dollars.
Local youths Miriam Carlson and Calvin Carlson participated in the Luther Oratorio Society’s Messiah under John Se gard at Luther College Wahoo. A 170 member chorus accompanied by Omaha Symphony Orchestra musicians performed Sunday night, with several Osceola attendees listed.
A letter from Steve Georgeou to the Polk County Commissioner of District 3 says he will debate the issue in public any time the commissioner is ready, replying to accusations directed at him. The brief communication pledges a public exchange on the matter.
Mrs Edith HeilmanCounty Campaign Director announces the 1960 March of Dimes city chairmanship listing Osceola Glen Green Lion's Club Polk Eldon Johnson Stromsburg Mrs Ralph Nord berg Women's Club Shelby.
Mrs. R. M. McDonald returned from six weeks in Calif. Miss Judy Koehler was a weekend guest in the Rolland Beatty home in Lincoln and attended the Wallman Williams wedding at Zion Lutheran Church in Beatrice Sunday evening.
Memorial hospital notices list names of deceased and dismissed patients and staff across Osceola Stromsburg Gresham Silver Creek Polk Shelby Benedict Rising City Rising City areas. Notable entries include Mr A W Martens and Mrs Mary Martens among several patients and staff named.
The 31st annual Consumers Cooperative Association meeting drew about 4 000 people, with attendees from Polk County and Stromsburg and speakers including Carlos Rumulo and Jerry Voorhis. CCA president Howard A. Cowden reported record volume of $153 million and savings of $10.2 million for member co-ops versus prior year.
Mrs. Fred Randell, a former Osceola resident, died unexpectedly early Monday morning December 7 at the I O O F Home in York. She is survived by her husband, three children, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the I O O F Home in York and later at the Osceola Funeral Home. Interment followed in Osceola Cemetery.
Osceola Hardware and Appliance run by the Conrads hosts a celebration this coming Saturday with specials on many items and free items described as dogs. Free coffee and doughnuts start at 1:00 PM and continue all afternoon and evening.
William Martens aged 100 the oldest resident of the Midwest Covenant Home Stromsburg died Tuesday night at Annie Jeffrey Hospital He would have turned 101 on January 4 He farmed north of Gresham for years and lived at Covenant Home for six years Funeral services were held Friday at the Covenant Home with burial at Gresham.
Dr. Lloyd O Hoffman of Omaha dies Friday December 4 after treatment at Burket Chapel. He was a surgeon who performed many operations at the local hospital. Survivors include his son Lloyd O Jr , married to Joann Eklund.
Swede Home News records a series of Sunday visits from families including Clarence Rudecen and Mrs. Oscar Deavers to Gustav Peterson. Harold W. Johnson and Keith to Mrs. John Gestrine. Jack Malek and Floyd Everett to Ronald Sarow. Ralph Appleton guests of Gerald Stoki in Lincoln. Tonja Stoki spent weekend at the Appleton home.
Wanda Jean Schultz weighing 4 lbs 3 oz is the first baby of the month born Tuesday December 1 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Schultz of Osceola and the couple's tenth child. Wanda Jean wins a gift from Johnson Chevrolet Company as First Baby of the Month.
Mr and Mrs Si Cook observed their 40th wedding anniversary at their farm home with a noon dinner for 35 relatives and an open house from 2 to 5 pm. About 130 friends visited to offer gifts and greetings from Omaha Silver Creek Stromsburg Osceola Columbus Overton David City Lexington Rising City Clarks Shelby Gresham and Newman Grove.
Miss Judy Koehler of Osceola is appointed County Chairman for Teen-age Activities in the 1960 March of Dimes Campaign with Miss Avis Waller of Stromsburg as Co chairman. They will select city leaders for Teen age Activities and announce further details in local papers.
Mrs Marie Nelson died Sunday morning December 6 in Kearney Nebraska. She lived many years on a farm west of Osceola. The funeral was held Tuesday December 8 at St Paul Lutheran Church with burial in Osceola Cemetery.
Mrs Mollie Swanson entertained Benedict ladies last Wednesday afternoon. Friday afternoon she hosted Mrs Hannah Mons on, Mrs Andrew Peterson, Mrs Gust Boden, Mrs Enoch Boden and Mrs Sigrid Boden. The ABB Birthday Club held its annual Xmas supper and gift exchange Tuesday night at Mrs Leroy Rhodes home.
The TCW Club members and their husbands enjoyed a Christmas dinner and party at a York cafe on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Roger Hanquist spent Friday in Lincoln as supper guests at the Miland Hanquist home.
Mrs Birdie L Walrath died December 6 1959 in Lincoln Nebraska at age 91 She and her late husband Eugene Walrath edited the Polk County Democrat a former county weekly newspaper Funeral services were held December 8 1959 in Osceola with burial at Osceola Cemetery
The list shows A-4 B-3 and C-1 points, with 14 to 16 points earning Honor Roll and 12 to 13 points receiving Honorable Mention. Names not provided in readable text.
At a special meeting of county officials the third district appointment to fill the vacancy from Martin Dahlin's death was moved, seconded and carried unanimously. Ellsworth Carlson was appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, subject to required qualifications by law.
Busy Belles Extension Club met at 12 30 noon on Wednesday December 2 at Mrs Laurence Meister home with Mrs Robert Sterup assisting A short business session followed with Mrs Edgar Klein presiding The group sang Come All Ye Faithful Roll call noted 14 members and 4 visitors The guests were Mesdames Gerhardt Lux Francis Urban Eugene Sterup and Donald Sterup New president Mrs Victor Mangelsen distributed yearbooks January meeting to be with Mrs John Gabel Each member to bring a hat Secret Sisters revealed Refreshments followed Christmas motif Marie Meiste.
Osceola’s varsity ceded the lead late as St Mary’s dominated inside and from the line. Ransom led Osceola with 20 points while Dinges added 25 for St Mary’s, with Rein and Wieseman contributing.
David Timm, 83, former Osceola resident, died Sunday night at his Stromsburg home. Funeral services are Thursday December 10 at 2:00 pm at the M E Church in Stromsburg with burial in the Osceola Cemetery.
Osceola social calendar lists the Garden Club Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Emil Monson on Dec 15. Proctet Club Christmas dinner at Mrs. Dale Lewis on Dec 16. Hospital Auxiliary meeting Dec 14 with a $1 gift exchange in the hospital dining room. Beulah Cemetery Society meets Dec 18 with Mrs. Mae Hastings and a covered dish gift exchange. Wesley Chapel Club luncheon Dec 16 at 12 30 hosted by Mr and Mrs Hugh Schmoker. Sociable Sals Extension Club Christmas dinner Dec 12 at 6 30 with Mrs Fd Bonne. W C T U Christmas luncheon Dec 17 at 1 00 at the Lutheran Church.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brandt of Loretto Nebraska visited Mrs Brandts sister Mrs Fred Bond and Mr Bond Sunday. They attended the cantata at the Methodist church during the visit. Mrs Walter Watts went to the funeral of William Martens at Covenant Rest Home Chapel. Mrs Minnie Cadwell joined Mrs Walter Watts at the Hope Circle meeting at the E U B Church in Shelby.
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