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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1965
Page
1
Weatherman Chris Dahmke reports a high of 40 degrees on January 27 with four days of subzero lows last week. Snow totaled three inches Friday with .15 inches of precipitation. readings show fluctuating temperatures from 26 to 40 and record highs and lows through February 1. Folklore links Candlemas and Ground Hog to a cold spring with sayings from various traditions.
Dr Russell McCreight Associate Professor University of Nebraska will discuss modern mathematics at the PTA meeting February 3 at 8 p.m. at Annie Jeffrey School. A presentation and Q A session follow to inform attendees about current math approaches.
William H. Norton urges residents to locate old Polk county Indian camping and burial sites for a centennial map to be kept at the Historical Society. Seek local memories and submit information to Norton. Bloodmobile set for February 8 at the Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ak Sar Ben will continue its scholarship program for seven years providing 30 summer scholarships of 150 each to Nebraska high school and elementary teachers. Applications are due April 1 to Mr Stanley L Hawley Dept of Education Lincoln, with winners announced before summer vacation.
At the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company annual meeting in Lincoln on February 2, Vice President Merle M. Hale announced a net gain of 6,790 telephones for 1964, raising year end total to 171,735. The company valued total plant at 71 million dollars with 4.5 million in net additions and 456 thousand under construction. Dial conversions and switchboard upgrades were completed at several Nebraska towns.
Community calendar lists PTA talk on mod in math, city council, open house at Osceola Methodist, bloodmobile at auditorium, Entre Nous gathering, hospital auxiliary, Bulldog Band Blast, WCTU and IX clubs, Legion Auxiliary event, March of Dimes Teen Dance at Jeffrey Elementary. Local notices include Ray Conrad home, speeding fines across several towns, and family visits with regional ties. Army personnel updates include Pvt Hamblin at Fort Wingate and Specialist Frary in Thailand. Osceola locals note Dunns visiting for 50th anniversary open house.
A child at a Polk wedding skeptically asks if a ring bearer can exist. He recalls hunting play and misinterprets ring bearers as fuzzy bears after placing a pillow and pretending to walk down the aisle.
The fourth travel cinema in a five part series titled A Summer in Italy will be screened in Columbus at the Columbus Junior High School Auditorium on Saturday February 6 at 8 p.m. The producer Ted Bumiller will narrate on stage. Tickets available at the door.
A list of hospital dismissals and new patients includes Mrs Gladys Lindstrom of Gresham Mrs Mildred Larson of Stromsburg and several others across Stromsburg Silver Creek Osceola York Rising City and Shelby. Names include Patricia Paczosa Grace Malcolm Patrick Headley Christine Jenkins Arthur Johansen and Retta Dawkins among others.
Branting couple of St Paul welcome a son weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces born January 25 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Dawn Michelle weighs 8 pounds born February 2 to Don Richards and wife. Maternal grandparents are Ansel Pehrson of Oscola. Osceola Tocals report Charles White returns home from St Marys Hospital Columbus after a fall injury.
Consumers Public Power District started a $5224 project Jan 18 to install a larger capacity feeder line from the Osceola substation through the south business alley. The job includes two sets of disconnects and about 4500 feet of wire, 11 poles, and 31 crossarms, finishing mid February to improve capacity and reliability for all Osceola customers. Also noted are awards from Hardville Saddle Club showing Tom Stevens as high point member for 1964 and his sister JoAnn earning multiple trophies at several shows.
Ed Schotts and granddaughter Cindy visited in Omaha at the Fred Franco home over the weekend. Jeanne Franco observed her fourth birthday. Edwin Gustafson and sisters Ed ith and Myrtle moved from the town farm to the Helen Pierson farm northwest of town. Sunday guests at Hugh Schmoker’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmoker and family of Kearney. Mrs. Hugh Schmoker also celebrated a birthday on Saturday.
Polk County recorded 102 retail establishments with 1963 sales of 10.1 million, up 32 percent since 1958, providing 243 jobs and 725000 in payroll. Food stores sold 1.5 million, eating and drinking places 387000, and gasoline stations 1.8 million. Statewide counts show 16057 stores with 2095.6 million in sales, up 21 percent. Two Osceola businesses moved locations, and a Meister home construction project is featured with 30 by 70 foot, four bedroom design, moving in late October.
A Thursday power failure left residents without electricity for about 29 minutes to 90 minutes across the state. Water pumps, gas pumps, and office machines stalled. schools and a hospital limited operations with generators easing some critical needs. The incident sparked questions about preparedness and the impact on daily life and safety.
Lincoln official H. J. Hornby will be at the Osceola courthouse from 9 a.m. to noon February 10 to assist residents. Many people may apply for benefits any time after 65 even if still employed. Filing at 65 can prevent future benefit loss and set up an account for immediate use when needed. Contact the nearest Social Security office for more information.
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