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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

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Cub Scouts Help Run York Radio Station News Broadcast

Mrs Earl Miley and Mrs Dale Frizzell guided Larry Dean Miley Ronnie Frizzell and Joe Roberts as they joined Lincoln Area Cub and Boy Scouts to operate the York radio station for the day. The Osceola Cubs were heard on the four o clock news broadcast.

Earl Miley Dale Frizzell Larry Dean Miley Ronnie Frizzell Joe Roberts York Lincoln Osceola

Friends Surprise Couple on Golden Anniversary

A group of twenty friends surprised Mr and Mrs Herrmann at their home last Tuesday for their 50th wedding anniversary. The guests served lunch and presented a bouquet of flowers.

Mrs Wr. Herrmann Mrs.Herrmann

Osceola Osceola Notes Social Roundup Across Week

Osceola area residents attended smorgasbord events school visits and gatherings with many names and places noted. Visitors included Johtoan and Gonda families and notable trips to Omaha Grand Island and Lincoln for events and medical checkups.

Three Year Old Danny Richards Dies in Omaha Hospital

Obituary for Danny Ray Richards born August 29 1951 in Casper Wyoming died February 9 1955 in Omaha Nebraska at age 3 years 5 months 20 days after baptism at Calvary Lutheran Church. He leaves parents Ray and [illegible] Richards a sister Connie Jo grandparents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Richards and Mr and Mrs Delmar Johnson and other relatives. Funeral held February 12 at Kepner Funeral Home Osceola with Rev T D DeNose officiating. Body interred at Osceola Cemetery.

Danny Ray Richards Ray Richards Casper Woming Omaha Nebraska Calvary Lutheren Churchan Connie Jo Vic- Kenneth Richards Delmir Johnson Ali - Qhiver Cieffin Ter Aire Dali Kelly Spokane Washington Geer Tdc Osceola Paio Don Swanon Roger Wyatt York Sotney Sigler Columbus Dick Herrmann Jesus

Vaughn Family Moves to Osceola Reach New Home

Mr and Mrs Cecil Vaughn and their four children have moved to Osceola and are living in the former Henry Studt house on the Ridge. Mr Vaughn works as a serviceman for the Osceola Implement Co on the highway.

Cecil Vaughn Osceola Henry Studt Vaughns Vaughn Osceola Implement Co

Sunday Blues and the Simple Pleasures of Restful Time

The piece reflects a laid back Sunday ritual starting Saturday noon with chores, a Saturday night bath, and a leisurely Sunday morning. It describes rest, a light Sunday dinner, a radio church program, letters, music from the New York Philharmonic, a countryside ride, a movie, and finally Monday dread. A closing joke asks what the skunk said when the wind changed.

Uss New York Philharmonic

Luther College Students Enjoy Osceola Smorgasbord

Luther College students from Polk County attend an Osceola smorgasbord last week with attendees including Yvonne Aneron Osceola Sha kw Risrusek Dodse Tow shinley Nelson Fort Dodge Ja K Johnson Newman Grove Date Barcell North Platte Bonnie Bond Stromsburg Carold.

Luther College Osceola Yvonne Aneron Osecola Shakw

Osceola Class C Tournament Opens February 21

The Osceola District Class C basketball tourney begins Monday night February 21 at 7:00 with evening games. Two games nightly except the final night which will feature a single championship game. Superintendent Clair W. Walker is director. Admission 35 and 75 cents. bracket in this issue.

Osceola Supt. Clair W. Walker

Local Legion Urges Public to Watch National Back To God Program

Vernon Johnson of the William Wolfe Post leads the American Legion to promote a nationwide TV and radio event on February 20. The program honors the Back To God Movement with eminent speakers including President Eisenhower and national commander Seaborn P. Collins. The post asks all members and the public to view and hear the broadcast.

Vernon Johnson William Wolfe American Legion Legion Eisenhower Seaborn P. Collins

55th Wedding Anniversary Observed by 150 Guests

One hundred fifty relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Stromsburg home of Mr and Mrs David Timm to honor their 55th wedding anniversary which falls on February 14. The event featured a Valentine motif with decorations and cake served in a receiving line including the couple’s daughters in law and sons in law, and several siblings and extended family from Osceola Alliance Holdrege Omaha Lincoln and California. The Timms have lived in Osceola Swede Home Moline Illinois and Stromsburg before settling in Nebraska two years ago.

Robert Mills Lincoln Clair Emmons Fred Shermadine Alliance Nebraska David Timm Stromsburg Osceola Don Byers Grand Island New Presbyterian Church Eva Grinde David San Diego Clyde Smith Joe Schott J. F. Theisen Schuyler Robert Manley Paul Monson Herman Anderson Gary Darwin Anderson Omaha Wim. DeLand D. B. Shulquist Glen Rowan Earl Miley Standard Oil Yancey Hotel Miley Bud Deeds Beaver Crossing Flossie Deeds Roc Miller Roe Cpl Wilfred W. Bernt Hubert Bernt Fort Hood Texas Mabel Anderson Ernie Nyquist Don Fred Bond Dana Ann Launer Pierce Nbbc Club Raymond Branting George Malek Viola Wieseman Methodist Church Doyle D. Sundberg Sundberg Ardis McMeekin Albert Timm W. O. Fudge Guy Anderson Holdrege Fern Henry Philion Waller Ivan Hastings Jack Saylor Saylor John David Merl California Timm Fred Shelmadine Shelmadine Kathryn Brazee Mr. Timm

Julian J. Boro Induction Forwarded to Omaha Station

Julian J. Boro of Shelby was forwarded to the induction station in Omaha on Monday for processing. He joins others in the draft intake as authorities move to complete the call of registrants.

Julian J. Boro Shelby Omaha

County Teachers To Meet February 21

The Polk County Teachers Association announces a meeting at Shelby High School Gymnasium on Monday February 21 at 8:00 p m. Members are urged to attend. The agenda includes a film special music and refreshments. Nina Burke serves as association president.

Polk County Teachers Association Shelby High School Nina Burke The Association of the County Teachers

Progress Report On New Building At Co. Hospital

The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital new building has paused for about a month with brick work nearly done and the foundation nearly complete. Once weather allows, steel floor joists will be set and a cement floor poured, heaters to prevent freezing. Weather permitting, wall construction will begin and work will accelerate toward a July or August completion.

Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital D. L. Moffitt Mr. Moffitt Altho

Real estate transfers list several deed filings

Warranty deed transfers record from Robert Korger to Leo Janicek and wives. Referee M A Mills Jr. transfers to Wallace E Kinney. Rose I Nicolas to Leon Nicolas and wife covers S% of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 5 Original Town Shelby. Clarence O Fusby to Ford Johnson WNW% 10-14-3. Charles G Dahlgren to Anna D Tatlow et al all of Lot 3 and East Half of Lot 4 Block 18 Original Village of Polk.

Robert Korger Leo Janicek M. A. Mills, Jr Wallace E. Kinney Rose I. Nicolas Leon H. Nicolas Shelby Clarence O. Fusby Ford Johnson W. NW Charles G. Dahlgren Anna D. Tatlow Polk

Osceola Bulldogs End Rough Week With Two Losses

Osceola dropped three straight, losing February 8 to St Bonaventure 69 48 as Dinges led with 20 and Burritt had 14. February 11 they fell 51 43 to St Paul despite an early 16 13 first quarter lead. Reserve teams traded wins with St Bonaventure 36 32 and St Paul 51 33. Tuesday they lost 67 71 to St Edward. Dinges scored 24 in the St Edward game while Grossnicklaus added 21.

Osceola Bulldogs St. Bonaventure of Columbus Dinges Osceola Burritt Jan Grossnicklaus St Bon St. Bon Lewis Husak Miller Swanson St. Paul Grossnicklaus Muller Nime Gabriel Bulldogs St. Edward St Edward

Extension Club Meets with Busy Belles in February

The Busy Belles February meeting at Mrs. Paul Meister’s home had perfect attendance with president Mrs. Lawrence Meister in charge. Three guests attended Alyce Lindquist Mrs. Glen Hendrickson and Mrs. Ansel Lindquist. The opening song was Rock-a-bye-Baby and a Farm and Home Day report followed. A gas poisoning article was read and a Broiler Meals lesson was given by Mrs. Clem Marak and Mrs. Hollis Campann. Two members received a pink and blue shower then lunch was served. Next meeting at Mrs. Laurence Meister’s home.

Paul Meister Lawrence Meister Glen Hendrickson Ansel Lindquist Alyce Lindquist Fred Husak Joseph Poe Clem Marak Hollis Campann Raymond Schott Laurence Meister

Social Calendar Activities Set for February Meetings

Gab O Lots and Entre Nous plan February 23 gatherings with Mrs. Paul Monson and Mrs. Rob ert Sigler Jr. Rebekah Lodge meets evening February 23. Hospital Auxiliary convenes February 21 at Legion rooms. Beulah Cemetery Society hosts Friday February 18 at Mrs. Cadwell's home with Mrs. Hastings assisting. American Legion Auxiliary meets February 18 at 2 pm in legion rooms with committee members listed.

Paul Monson Entre Nous Robert Sigler, Jr Rebekah Lodge Reones Nas Hospital Auxiliary Legion Rooms Beulah Cemetery Society Sam Cadwell R. N. Hastings American Legion Auxiliary Carl Wieseman Martin Anderson Dwight Bush

Warren Marsh Speaks at Farm Bureau Meeting

Warren Marsh of Central City State Director of Farm Bureau was guest speaker at the February meeting of the High Prairie local, held Tuesday evening at the High Prairie school house. Mrs Marsh read and pantomimed This Old House of Mince while Henry Galus reported on legislation of interest to farmers. Mrs Elwood SineHo and Mrs Wallace Sandell arranged refreshments.

Warren Marsh Farm Bureau Central City High Prairie

Fischer Transferred to Media County Conservation Office

O 7 Pisehe head of the Wymore conservation office is transferred to Media county with headquarters in Wierzon. Mr Fischer will leave February 28 to assume duties in his new office. No successor named for Wymore office. Mrs Fischer and children visit relatives as preparations for the move proceed.

Pisehe Wymore Conservatien Media County Im Wierzon Tee Hidder Hesrine Wymore Ayoobascher Wsmere Cffies Beme Polk County

Men's Chorus To Meet February 23rd at School Auditorium

The newly organized Men's Chorus schedules a meeting on Wednesday February 23 in the school music room at 8:00. Duane Johnson, organizer and director, asks all interested men to attend to hear new music and begin rehearsals.

Wedneday Duane Johnson

Smorgasbord Draws 850 Attend in Osceola

The annual St. Paul Smorgasbord at Osceola drew 850 attendees last Wednesday despite a blizzard forecast. Swedish fare appeared on the menu with faster service, and Pastor Robert Johnson spoke on managing such a large event. Weeks of prep, including make ahead dishes, culminated in a smooth dinner service beginning at 5:00 p.m.

St. Paul Robert Johnson

Rural Districts Host Roller Skating Party

Pupils of District 50 and teacher Mrs. Otto Brabee invited Districts 42 and 11 to a roller skating party at Kelley's Hall in Osceola Friday evening February 11. About 50 attended and enjoyed the event.

Otto Brabee Kelley’s Hall Osceola

McCook to Host Nebraska State Final in Mrs America Contest

Nebraska home makers compete in McCook for the state finals of the Mrs America gas appliance dealer contest, with winners from 12 districts advancing to the national event in Florida. County Government Day in Osceola features Everette Green welcoming students from four schools on February 17.

McCook Nebraska Florida Everette Green Polk Osceola St. Paul Omaha

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CUB Scouts Wodtarn Kochtor Osceola Hospital Paul Joleen Wautt Ohaat Marlin Elmer Johan Gonka Pooypeene Fred Jensen Pan Lad Mplement Eranp Pactures Cando Oon Chapell Can da Wonson Ovvelor Wayne Beatty Stamsbure Joanne Byurky T Pomeroy Iowa Uistert Cines Co. Hospital St. Bonaventure St. Paul and Extension Club Fischer St. Paul Smorgasbord Mrs Wilhelm Kosch Anderson Mercantile Gotfrid Larson Gotfrid University of Nebraska Bush
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