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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
Polk County records show Triple A disbursed $550,481.26 to cooperators in 1940. Wheat parity and comparity funds, crop insurance adjustments, and October conservation payments totalled across tenants and landowners, with averages around $300 per cooperator and individual payments ranging from $11 to $1184.09.
District No. 18 records travel as Mrs. Emma Enyeart and her son Dale leave for California to visit her daughter and son-in-law the Koehlers. Ralph Hasselbach injures a finger in an accident last week. Miss Rose Cockson, nurse at St Mercy's Hospital in Council Bluffs, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Cockson. Mrs. E E Gabel of Osceola along with Mrs C J Augustin and Mrs Wilhelm Kosch spend Friday in the Edmund Augustin home north of Osceola. Miss Esther Conkling spends Friday and Saturday in Lincoln.
Christmas Seals will be sold at Crouse Tex Drug Co Bush s Drug Store and Hansen s Market to raise funds for public health and welfare efforts.
The Osceola Bulldogs men's basketball team will play thirteen games and two tournaments this season under Coach Frazer. Four lettermen joined by a large group of promising players, with the first game set for December 17 at home against Polk.
County Extension Agent Ray L. Cruise says farmers with adequate feed should match or exceed this year’s hog numbers. Arthur George of the Nebraska College of Agriculture notes hogs are below normal while prices are set to rise next year. Feed costs may rise, corn prices likely stay near current levels due to the government loan rate.
Liberty Local No 573 KECU will hold their annual oyster supper and election this Friday evening. The Jolly Workers will hold their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Rhoda Warner Thursday, December 19. Mrs. Lew is Berggren and Mrs. Forrest Berggren will entertain. Victor school Christmas program and PTA business meeting will be held Thursday evening, December 19. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hollingsworth and Miss Elizabeth Moore of Colorado Springs came Tuesday and visited until Sunday with the families of Geo. Steever, Albert Teegerstrom and Ralph Radley. Gerald Dahl and Charles Steever were Auburn visitors Monday and Mrs. Rolland Beatty and son returned with them for a week with Mrs. Ethel Dahl and other relatives.
The Methodist Church invites all to a Christmas service titled The Light Shineth on Sunday at 11 o clock with candle lighting and special music. Church school meets at 10 am Friday with Ladies Aid meeting and Junior League at seven. Next Sunday December 22 features Christmas in Music and Christmas in Pageant with stories and treats.
Mr and Mrs C Albin Anderson observed their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday December 8 with a family gathering at their home. Relatives attended from Omaha Stromsburg and surrounding areas and presented gifts including an end table table lamp and lace table cover.
Duane Micek, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Micek, underwent an emergency appendectomy at St Marys Hospital in Columbus last Thursday night and is making rapid progress toward recovery. A local Altar Society food sale in Osceola raised 22 dollars. Parish guilds and social visits noted with several members hosting parties and attending auxiliary events.
Stoner Club will meet Wednesday December 18 at Della Johnson’s home with Nettie Thelander assisting a hostess Daisy Zang will lead the program and exchange ten cent gifts. Several from the neighborhood attended a benefit card party in Shelby and a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Poe.
A district court jury returned a verdict of no cause for action in the damage suit brought by Leroy Benson against Floyd Headlee Hollis Campain and Milton Burgeson after an auto crash January 27 between Osceola and Shelby. Trial spanned Monday to Wednesday with testimonies and closing arguments beforeJudge Landis. Benson sought 15500 while the Osceola defendants claimed about 4000. Attorneys Boland Campbell Nyberg and Norton represented the sides.
The Polk County Farmers Union will hold its annual meeting at Greens Chapel on Tuesday evening December 17, 1940 at 7 30 p m Reports will be given and officers elected Local groups are to provide entertainment numbers and refreshments will be served State board member John Henthorne will report on the recent national convention in Denver
Farmers using this paper to advertise farm sales are assured a fair day for the sale. If weather forces postponement, a second advertisement will be printed at no charge. The paper offers County Coverage and cross-publication in The Osceola Record The Shelby Sun and The Polk Progress at no extra cost.
The American Legion Auxiliary met December 6 at Mrs. K A Cornish home with Mrs. T A Reece assisting. Reports from the District Convention at Schuyler on December 3 were presented. The Osceola Wm Wolfe Unit won the gavel for highest gain over membership quota for a second time, represented by President Mrs M R Anderson, secretary Mrs T A Reece, and Mrs Albert Timm. Child Welfare work progresses but a growing need for used clothing is noted.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hastings report the birth of a seven pound son named Richard Brown born Monday December 8 at Osceola hospital. John Oberg remains in fair condition at the same hospital this week. Agnes Tlama returns home last Thursday. For sale spotted male hog 18 months old Hubert Alt phone 2222.
The board of Advisors has been enlarged to increase availability, listing new and continuing members including Phil B. Campbell and M. Merrick of Osceola, T. A. Reece of Osceola, J. T. Stanton of Stromsburg, A Isaacson and Carl Steelquist of Polk, W. H. Pierce of Shelby, and G. R. Ingalls of Shelby.
Mr and Mrs E E Matson of Albany Oregon visited J W Matson and Mrs Alice Ingman family last week and left for Los Angeles with Miss Lois Ingman staying on the west coast. Eric Forslund leaves for California to visit Gust Ericson family and friends for several weeks. The Nelsons marked Mr C P Nelsons eightieth birthday with a family dinner at the parental home. Attendees included R L Tschauner Claremore Okla Elmer Nelson Genoa R B Nelson Clarks R L Mackerang Central City R E Nelson family Norah Myrberg family and J L Olson Oscar Olson and Ed Larson at Henry Olson home near Osceola.
Thursday afternoon event at the hall attracted many attendees. Local residents Henry Strickland and his mother visited from Lincoln and joined Mrs Strickland and children for the weekend. Visits from Dake, Young, Karges, Carson, Rhodes, Hastings, Seward, Heinemeyer, and Meacham families knit a busy social scene with trips to Fullerton, Lincoln, and California planned for the week.
Police Lt. Louis Worm of Omaha recovered his missing retriever Rex Friday. Worm had been hunting near Laurel in October when Rex disappeared after chasing a pheasant. A long distance call finally led to Rex being found by Emil Bahr near Shelby, about 150 miles from Laurel, worn and tired but returned home.
Mrs. I. D. Huston was elected Worthy Matron of the Osceola chapter of the Eastern Star at Tuesday’s meeting. P. C. Wieseman was chosen as Worthy Patron with officers also elected including Associate Matron Mrs. Albert Timm and Secretary Mrs. Joel Hanson.
The Wesley Chapel families gather at the church next Friday December 13 for a wood cutting bee with all men urged to attend and the ladies serving dinner at noon. Church Aid will also be held the same day. The farewell reception for Mr and Mrs Charles Hastings and son marked their move to Los Angeles. Other brief notes cover moves, travel, illnesses, and visits among local residents including Ross McBeth, John Thompson, Hobart Albright, and Charles Colwell.
At the Goldenrod Conference meeting in Osceola on December 6, coach Frazer announced three Osceola Bulldogs earned All-Conference spots. Logan Danskin was selected left tackle, Dale Dunn left guard, and Bob Massie right halfback despite injuries.
The Osceola Record and the Omaha World-Herald advertise a one year subscription deal for five dollars with a one dollar savings. The offer targets readers in their local markets seeking affordable access to both papers.
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