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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
4
A local letter to the mayor and city council warns of possible fires in Osceola and criticizes snow covering of fire hydrants. The writer, signing as a firefighter and taxpayer, urges action before the upcoming caucus to clear hydrants and improve readiness.
The Nebraska Tuberculosis Association released 1959 Christmas Seal Sale results showing a state total of 149,866.55 dollars, 2,344.89 behind 1958 for the same date. President Raymond Crossman Jr urged late contributions to fund X ray and tuberculin testing, research, and patient rehabilitation.
The Division of Employment Security Office in Columbus hosts the annual Farm Hiring Day on Saturday March 12 1960 from 10 am to 3 pm. Farmers and farm workers in Polk Platte Colfax and Butler Counties can meet to discuss hiring. If unable to attend, contact Gary Garey Osceola and the Columbus office Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
The Polk ASC County Office lists final redemption dates for barley corn sorghum oats rye wheat soybeans with deadlines from May 1960 to August 1960. It also sets wool incentive payment dates from April 1, 1959 to March 31, 1960 and requires sales documents by April 30, 1960. Reseal eligibility for stored 1956–1959 crops is announced to aid farmers in storage decisions.
The city council approved the monthly financial report ending January 30 1960. The clerk presented general street library water cemetery and park funds including street improvements and swimming pool expenditures. A list of vendor payments and a seal of approval by Mayor Fred Bond and City Clerk Jay McDonald followed.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered Friday February 19 at Mrs. Joe Schott's home with 14 members present. They held a regular business meeting covering Girl's State the Little Red Schoolhouse Fund the 1960 Census Welfare tea and calendars. The Welfare Tea was set for March 18 with Mrs Paul Walgren as chairman and a serving committee listed. After sewing carpet rags the hostesses served lunch.
Mary Grossnicklaus, 72, a well known local figure, died suddenly on February 17 at her Tacoma home. Funeral services were held February 23 at the Methodist Church in Silver Creek with Rev. L. A. Hanson officiating. Burial followed in Silver Creek cemetery.
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden Home announces a schedule led by Pastor C M Hadley including Sunday School Teachers Meeting February 27, confirmation instruction and Jr Mission Band February 28 Quinquagesima Sunday Worship at 11 00 am Evening service 7 30 pm and Feb 29 8 00 pm Cavary Choir practice March 1 8 00 pm Men’s Chorus March 1 Ash Wednesday March 2 8 00 pm Board of Administration March 3 8 00 pm World Day of Prayer March 4 2 30 pm at Stromsburg Baptist Church.
First Methodist Church Erwin Kiel lists weekly events from Thursday rehearsals to Sunday services followed by a note that on Sunday March 6 the Adult Fellowship will host the Epworth Village superintendent at York as guest speaker. St Vincent Church notes masses on Sunday and catechism classes Saturday with confessions, and announces no Thursday evening services.
St Paul Lutheran notes include Robert V. Johnson and weekly activities such as choir practice confirmation class congregational study worship and evening study hour plus Monday teachers meet. Osceola Nebr city council minutes Feb 4 1960 show mayor present, reading of prior minutes and listed bills including Osceola Transfer Gas Co Island Supply and others.
Harold R. Jarmin born February 11 1901 on a Osceola Nebraska farm was the son of James Nelson Jarmin and Carol Blanche Pulver. He married Osce Bonilla Query in 1925 and Joyce Lucille Stankel in 1948. He lived on farms near Osceola Bird City and Edson Kansas and died after years of illness in 1957.
Pneumonia and influenza complications led to his death last Saturday morning. Survived by wife Joyce, two sons Harold and Waldo, two daughters Vivian and Corrine, siblings C L Jarmin and Waldo Jarmin, sisters Iva Outcast and Eva Fitzpatrick, aunt Charlotta Jarmin, nine grandchildren and many friends. Services were held in Bird City and Osceola with Rev. Radloff and Rev. Kiel officiating. burial in Osceola.
Ernie Gabriel of Moline Illinois visited his father John Gabriel and brother Albert A. Gabriel in Osceola. Visitors also included Henry Ebel Jr and Leonard Hiemer. Raymond Schott entered Omaha’s Methodist Hospital for surgery. F A N Club met at Delmar Augustine’s home with a lesson on Personality and Charm.
The article notes a return from weeks in the south with stops including New Orleans Key West Florida and Miami Beach. It mentions gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Chris Dahmke entertaining relatives and neighbors. Other visits include Mr and Mrs Glenn Shelmadine and Carl Wieseman's birthday celebration.
I thank the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff for all they did during my stay and my friends for the cards and kind wishes. It will always be remembered and appreciated. x Jessie Egelhoff.
Dr. John L. Blodig expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during his hospitalization and thanks his patients for their understanding and cooperation.
I express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for cards and visits during my illness. Gratitude is extended to Dr Bierkower for covering in Dr Eklund’s absence and to the hospital staff for excellent care received.
We express gratitude to all who attended our chili feed and helped make it a success through their time support and camaraderie.
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