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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
1
Pvt. Ivan R. Iler 19, Osceola son of Mr and Mrs Roy Iler, entered the army January 1944. He trained at Camp Wolters Texas and Ft Benning Georgia Parachutist School, graduated July 1944, and is currently in the Parachute Infantry in England.
Theofan Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Nelson of Princeton Ill wed Lt(jg) Theodore P Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Petrus C Nelson of Stromsburg in a February 15 ceremony at the Seminary Chapel Augus tana College Rock Island Ill Rev E C Munson officiated The bride wore white satin with lace veil and carried gardenias and white carnations Elaine Nelson was maid of honor Linnia Nelson brides maid John Nelson was best man A three course dinner followed for twenty at the groom's aunt and uncle Rev and Mrs EB Munson The bride is a Princeton High School and Knox College graduate and has taught in Alpha Ill The groom a 1942 Augustana College graduate and Navy officer served in the Pacific and is assigned to Little Creek Va and 2p LS M Landing Boat unit in San Pedro California
Miss Jeanette Frasier daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Frasier Grinnell Iowa wed John R Shotwell son of Mr and Mrs Roy Shotwell Des Moines Feb 12 at 8 oclock at bride parents home Bride wore purple costume suit with black accessories Gladioli decor flanked fireplace smilax white tapers Mrs Shotwell studied at Grinnell College University of Iowa teaches speech pathology at University of Nebraska Set Shotwell University of Iowa graduate served in southwest Pacific two years now stationed at Hot Springs Arkansas
End of six month term notes include lists of students without absences or tardies DeLores Grossnicklaus Elaine Grossnicklaus and Elaine Bernt. Valentine party held midweek with Rosella Cerr ny as Queen of Hearts and Duane Seberger as King of Hearts. First and second grade spelling winners were Suzanne Staroscik and Marvin Bernt. Eugene Johansen passed a physical in Leavenworth Kansas returning Friday. Quinten Jaax held a farewell party at home before leaving for the army Tuesday.
Hubert Russell Mac serves on shore patrol in San Francisco while with the Navy at Tiberon California awaits orders. Lt Alex Mills, a Navy pilot, spends leave with his parents after time in the Canal Zone. Donald Lee Peters born February 14 in Seattle to Chief Pharmacist Mate and Mrs Lester Peters. Sgt Owen Horst spends furlough with family after arriving from Ft Lawton. Wayne Wieseman back on leave after boat training in Chicago. Tech Sergeant Carl Timms posts from European Theater now in Luxemborg after France and Germany. 2nd Lt Gilbert E Johnson awarded Air Medal for Fortress bombardier duties with parents in Osceola. overseas since October with Italy action.
News from Stromsburg reports Mr. and Mrs. John A. Falk returned home Sunday after a six week visit with friends and relatives on the west coast. The piece also notes social gatherings including Mrs. Anna Bloom hosting a group and a triple birthday event at the Branting home with gifts and lunch.
Wesley Chapel relatives gathered at Harold Cockson Jr. home south of Columbus for infant Harold Francis baptism. Er ic Fisher shipped to Boston, visited Pvt. Robert Fischer at McCook air field. Roy Moore held a farm sale and plans a Kansas visit before a permanent location. Ray Miller family moved to Alva Sargent’s former farm. J A Thompsons moved to Harry Davis farm.
Readable ad style item notes printed drapery suitable for bed rooms kitchens or bathrooms offered at Steeple's Store with a focus on home window coverings.
Masonic funeral services were held Tuesday in Stromsburg for Arthur C. Morrill 72 son of the late Charles H Morrill Nebraska pioneer for whom the county town and a university museum were named He died after a heart attack Saturday evening Morrill came to Nebraska in 1873 with his parents in a covered wagon He was active in Masonic circles since 1906 He retired from farming in 1924 and is survived by his widow a brother a sister a son a daughter and three grandchildren.
Allen Kresha traveled to Fort Leavenworth Kansas on Wednesday for his army physical. Local families hosted visitors including Joe Schott and Schmoker clans and Leo Kresha's family joined Adolph Kresha's at a Sunday gathering. A schoolhouse Valentine party featured ice cream games and a King of Hearts Queen selection Phyllis Kresha.
The AAA announces a surplus sale of construction and farm gear at Kearney on February 21 open to regular dealers. The catalog lists 1176 items including 85 crawler tractors six wheel tractors scrapers graders and air compressors plus 100 additional farm items. War Food Administration urges rural salvage and AAA help.
Funeral services for O. P. Heald 74 were held at Kepner Funeral Home Osceola Saturday. A former Osceola resident Heald died in Rockford Illinois last week. He was a longtime district court reporter and leaves a widow and two sons.
David Anderson underwent an operation Tuesday morning and is progressing nicely. Mrs. Frank McLean of York underwent surgery Monday morning. Mrs. Chas Lockard had tonsils removed Monday morning. George Mace was taken to the hospital Tuesday for medical care. Gregg Abbott infant son of Mr and Mrs Marion Abbott of Shelby is a patient at the hospital with pneumonia.
Swede Home Mr and Mrs Robert Willits and daughter hosted Sunday afternoon guests in the Grant Willits home. Mrs August Carlson visited Mrs Petrus Nelson Monday. Billy Williams and family of Polk joined Sunday dinner at Clair Willits. Petrus Nelson and Ellen Anderson were absent to Rock Island wedding. Dale Willits of Columbus spent the weekend with his grandparents.
District 18 residents spent time with relatives in Rising City Columbus and Bellwood. Families welcomed a baby boy Kenneth Edward born February 1 to Eugene and his wife in Kansas City. Cpl. Edmund Lassek departs for Ft Bragg North Carolina after visiting his parents and relatives in Omaha.
A reader asks for guidance on placing an order for editions of The Journal, World-Herald, or Star. The note seeks options, pricing, and delivery details for subscriptions or single-copy purchases.
Chicago based Warner Sallman depicts Christ in a call to the Crusade for Christ with Methodist churches joining a four year effort. Posters in 41000 churches urge sacrificial gifts to a 25 million relief fund supporting food clothing and aid for war torn nations while promoting postwar cooperation evangelism stewardship and Sunday School attendance.
OSCEOLA COAST GUARDSMAN WEDS BOSTON GIRL Edith R. Conti of Boston Mass. married Wallace H. McKeag MM 1-¢ USCG of Osceola Neb. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church East Boston on Sunday Feb 11 1945. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple planned a short stay with the groom’s family in Osceola. The groom is the elder son of Harvey McKeag and a Osceola high school graduate who enlisted in the Coast Guard from Osceola.
The 4 H Tractor Club held its first Extension Office meeting February 15 at 8 00 p m with chalkboard sketches on the four cycle motor and carburetion topics. Four new members enrolled bringing total to 27. The next meeting is March 2 with study on fuels. The Chamber of Commerce of Pork sponsors an farming entertainment and feed February 27 at 8 p m. Meetings follow at Swede Home February 23 and Fairview Church February 28. Mary Sigler of Osceola appears in the district Timely Topic contest February 22 at Fremont with Make The Best Better. Dorothy Brigham Shelby earns Server Inc medal as County Cooking Champion. Merna Lees Shelby wins County Canning Champion medal from Kerr Glass Co. Busy Homemakers 4 H club forms led by Mrs Jack Burger with Mary Lou Stanczyk Mary Ann Sock Helen Sock Joyce Staroska and Donna Faye Wyman.
A farewell party at the Hiemer home honored Richard Hiemer as he prepares to enter the armed services Tuesday. About thirty friends attended and played dance games with high score prizes awarded to Quinten Jaax and Donna Mae Gabriel. A pen and pencil set was presented to the honoree along with refreshments.
A large turnout of farmers joined a coyote hunt west of Osceola last Sunday. Four coyotes and 52 jack rabbits were killed. A follow up hunt is planned for Sunday February 25. Participants meet at Sandia Station five miles west of Osceola at 1 30 pm for transport. No shotguns. rifles only. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
Osceola two teams both lose in county tournament play. Osceola second eleven fall 27 to 20 to Polk seconds while the first string drops 35 to 30 to Stromsburg. Schutt leads scoring with 14 points despite two days illness. Bull dogs held a 12 to 9 edge after one period but never led again.
More than 118 youths from Central City Sub-District attended the Methodist Youth Fellowship Mid Winter Institute at Polk Methodist Church. Delegates joined from Aurora Hardville Polk Osceola Swede Plain Stromsburg Clarks Palmer Archer Central City Fairview Rising City Nelson. The day featured discussions talks and recreations followed by a 6 p.m. snack supper. Dr. A V Hunter Hastings district superintendent led the evening program. This marks the largest turnout to date.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Meach am and Mrs Edna DeBere dined with the Guildford Bryan home. Miss Marcia Stohl hosted a Valentine party for Dist 28 pupils. Karlene Carlson Rex Dake and Gale Larson visited.
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid are in charge of the Carl S Anderson sale Thursday so there will not be a regular meeting. Liberty Local 573 FECU will meet this Friday evening when Geo Bond will give the report at the state convention in Omaha. Andrew Hanson visited Carole in Omaha ast Monday. Joyce Hennings Fern Pearl and Vance Teegerstrom attended the Mid winter Institute in Polk Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Hoffer of Minnesota are visiting Mr and Mrs L L Hoffer. Donna Marie Twarling and Joan Obrist spent the weekend in Lincoln with Mr and Mrs Ray Warner. Miss Leah Powell of Omaha spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs D E Powell. Janet Berck who has been visiting Mrs D D Newcomer left Friday to visit another aunt Mrs Larson at Marquette. S Sgt Frances Rystrom of Camp Butner SC arrived Tuesday to visit her father Frank Rystrom after spending part of her burough in California with her mother. Tracy E Nelson spent the weekend in Denver with Mr and Mrs Chas Kries and on Sunday Capt Quintin Torell and Elmore Nelson were also guests at the Kries home. N S Abolt visited Mr and Mrs Van Dorn and the Pierson triplets in Stromsburg Wednesday afternoon.
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