Four Gatesville prisoners captured by State Safety Patrol
Four escaped convicts from Gatesville State Prison were arrested between Clarks and Havens last Wednesday by the State Safety Patrol. They escaped around December 10 and have looted small stores while moving north and west. Though unarmed, they carried cartridges and were released to the FBI Central City Republican.
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Gatesville
N. C
Clarks
Havens
State Safety Patrol
FBI
Central City Republican
Sutton Woman Sees First Talking Picture in Four Years
Mrs William Roemmich of Sutton attended a Tuesday night screening, her first talking picture in four years. Despite being hard of hearing she expressed delight and enjoyed Hollywood’s wonders at the St Paul Phonograph show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roemmich
Sutton
Hollywood
St. Paul
Moore wins faculty research fellowship at Lincoln
Dr. R Henry Moore is awarded a Faculty Research Fellowship by the University Research Council at Lincoln to work on a project. Continued to page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Henry Moore
University Research Council At
Lincoln
Adam John Herrmann 1874 1950 Osceola Pioneer
Adam John Herrmann born January 11 1874 in Sandusky Ohio died December 30 1950 at 76 after a life of Christian service. He moved as a child with his family to Polk County Nebraska and farmed north of Osceola. He married Hannah Timm April 5 1900 and they lived on a farm near Osceola until 1944 then moved to town. They had four children Ruth Jacoby Wesley Paul R Arthur and Victor A Herrmann with eight grandchildren. Survived by his widow three sons one daughter and eight siblings including Rev John M Herrmann Rev Matthew Herrmann Rev Carl Herrmann Henry and William Herrmann and several sisters. He celebrated fifty years of marriage in 1950 and was remembered for his Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam John Herrmann
Sandusky
Ohio
John Martin Herrmann
Catherine Geckler
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
Guarnest
Ife
Hannah Christina Timm
Ruth Jacoby
Alton
Ilinois
Wesley Paul
Rockford
Illinois
R. Arthur
McCook
Victor A. Herrmann
Los Angeles
California
John M. Herrmann
Matthew Herrmann
Cincinnati
Carl Herrmann
Seattle
Washington
Henry Herrmann
Palo Alto
William Herrmann
Clara Bell
Yakima
Martha Davis
Lena Janings
Omaha
Mrs Mary Merrick Laid to Rest
Mary Hannah Scott born 1873 in Galesburg Illinois resided most of her life in Polk County and Osceola. She married I J Merrick in 1893 and served the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church as teacher choir leader and officer. She died December 24 at age 87 with many nieces nephews and friends grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hannah Scott
Alexander Scott
Mary Ann McCornack
Galesburg
Ilinois
Polk County
Hoxie
Kansas
I. J. Merrick
Wesley Chapel
Osceola
Methodist Church of
Ladies Aid
Merrick
WCTU
WSCS
New County Officers Start Terms Today
On Thursday January 4 the newly elected Polk County officers began their terms. Only two newcomers, Guildford Bryan as Second District Commissioner and Elsie Cole as County Assessor, join the ranks while most officials retain their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Guildford Bryan
Elsie Cole
Wills
Court House
PMA
Five Inches of Snow Fell Monday Night
Five inches of snow fell Monday night bringing light fluffy snow with minimal drifting due to calm winds. Temperatures on Tuesday melted a crust and no drifting was observed yet, though roads remained treacherous from ice during thaw.
Mrs. C. C. Stull Dies in Fresno California
Jennie May Stull aged 86 died December 27 at 2701 Wishon Avenue Fresno after several weeks illness. She and husband Charles C. Stull celebrated their 59th anniversary December 23. Survived by four daughters, two sons, 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services held December 29 in Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie May Stull
Charles C. Stull
Wishon Avenue
Fresno
California
the Stulls
Donley
Osceola
Moscow
Kansas
Stull
Sons of Union Veterans of the
Methodist Church
Marcia Stull Weaver
Raisin City
Helen McDowell
Redding
Ona Westdyk
Franc Loveland
Sparta
Morris C. Stu
Legion To Launch Tide Of Toys Soon
American Legion posts begin a toy drive for Western Europe and American children with fathers in the Far East. Last year the drive collected three million toys and this year includes Puerto Rico. Donors should include a note with full name and address. Osceola toys to Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Europe
Legion
Far East
Puerto Rico
Osceola
Legion Hall
Social clubs schedule for early January
The calendar lists Happy Birthday Club meeting at Morris Richards home on January 11. NBBC Club gathers Friday night January 5 at 7 45 with Mrs Elsie McDonald. Entre Nous regular meeting Wednesday January 10 with hostess Frances In ness. PEO meets today January 4 with Joyselan Byers as hostess. Maple Leaf Club meets Thursday January 11 with Mrs Mary Grossnicklaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Birthday Club
Morris Richards
NBBC
Elsie McDonald
Entre Nous
Frances Inness
PEO
Joyselan Byers
Maple Leaf Club
Mary Grossnicklaus
Broad Changes In Social Security Embrace New Workers
The Social Security Act now mandatory on many new workers from January 1, 1950 and expanded to include most self employed. Tax applies to first 3600 earned with about 80 dollars due plus income tax. Local impact hits farm workers and domestic earners with various other eligible groups listed. Readers urged to consult a tax expert due to sweeping changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Betrothal announced for Miss Dolores Sapp and Donald Swanson
The engagement of Miss Dolores Marie Sapp of York to Donald M. Swanson of Osceola is announced by both families. The wedding date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Marie Sapp
Will A. Sapp
York
Donald M. Swanson
Mauritz A. Swanson
Osceola
Land Sale Near Polk January 16
An unimproved 20 acres of Polk County land will sell at Public Sale on Tuesday January 16 at two o'clock p m at the south front door of the Polk County courthouse in Osceola two miles northeast of Polk. No improvements on the land. Sale not a Court sale. possession on settlement. For details contact Campbell and Nyberg or The Christian Chillon's Home at Holdrege Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Polk
Osceola Couple Announce Jeannine Wyatt Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wyatt of Osceola reveal their daughter Jeannine is engaged to Gerald Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Johnson of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wyatt
Osceola
Jeannine
Gerald Johnson
Delmer Johnson
Snowball Draws About 200 at High School Event
A crowd of about 200 attended the annual Snowball on Wednesday evening December 27 in the high school auditorium. Dancing to Harry Collins' orchestra from Grand Island began at 9:00. The event was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. John Craven with arrangements chaired by Mrs. Carl Johnson. All reports call it a successful social.
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Harry Collins
Grand Island
American Legion Auxiliary
John Craven
Carl Johnson
Accidents Claim Lives Of Cousins Near Rising City
Miss JoAnn Tschauner a Columbus senior and Pvt. Dana L Nay 21 USAAF of Albion were killed last Tuesday when their car left the road about two miles east of Rising City. Nay's body lay 25 feet from the wreck and Tschauner’s 75 feet away. Both were buried in Albion and Columbus respectively. Nay was blinded by oncoming lights at the scene, with no other cause found.
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JoAnn Tschauner
Columbus
Dana L. Nay
USAAF
Albion
Rising City
Pvt
Nay
Miss Tschauner
Harold Gondringer
Tschauner
Neice
Osceolans Entertain Danish Cousin
Mr and Mrs Leonard Mrk vicka hosted Hugo Jensen of Denmark for several days in Osceola Nebraska visiting family in North Platte and St Paul. Jensen a cabinet maker by trade arrived in late November and plans to stay in America until next Christmas seeking a Danish wedding before bringing his bride to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Mrkvicka
Hugo Jensen
Denmark
Mr. Jensen
North Platte
Nebraska
St. Paul
Mrkvicka
Osceola
Osceola Cagers Fall To Fullerton In Wild Home Tilt
Fullerton defeated Osceola 70 to 54 on their court. Osceola led 30 28 at halftime but fouls sidelined key players Koehler and Snodgrass, allowing Fullerton to pull ahead 53 43 by the third. Don Gabriel scored 24 points for Osceola. Holmes added 19 for Fullerton. Eklund 12 off the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Osceola
Bulldogs
Ronnie Koehler
Larry Snodgrass
Don Gabriel
Gabriel
Holmes
New Officers Elected By Royal Neighbors
At a recent Royal Neighbors meeting, new officers were elected for the coming year. Orgle Tillie Lewis served as Vice Oracle Maud Noble as Recorder Wilma Quick as Receiver Faye Waller as Past Oracle Florence Her as Marshal Grace Schneider as Assnt Marshal Marie Lewis as Inner Sentinel Anna Pearson as Outer Sentinel Mary Grossnicklaus Maninger Bernice Joy as Flag Bearer Viva Rogers as Chaplain Grace Joy as the group announces the lineup and duties for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Orgele
Nae
Te Tillie Lewis
Oracle
Maud Noble
Wilma Quick
Faye Waller
Florence Her
Grace Schneider
Marie Lewis Inner
Anna Pearson Outer
Mary Grossnicklaus Maninger
Bernice Joy
Viva Rogers
Grace Joy
Doctors to Register for All Kinds Under New Draft Order
A new directive from Lewis B Hershey director of Selective Service requires doctors who have not registered and are not exempt to register on Monday January 15 between 8 am and 5 pm. The order applies to holders of medical and dental degrees within the US territories and requires familiarity with the registration rules and contacting local draft boards for status questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
United States
District of Columbia
Territory of
Alaska
Territory of Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Armed Forces of
Draft Board
Jim Krance Named New Manager Of Legion Club Osceola
Jimmy Krance appointed the Legion Club manager in Osceola replacing Wes Parks who resigned after two and a half years. Krance previously led the Legion Club at St. Paul Nebraska and came to Osceola three and a half years ago. The club will keep its operations with similar house rules and hours: 7 pm to midnight Tuesday through Friday, 7 pm to 1 am Saturday, and 2 pm to midnight Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Krance
Legion Club
Osceola
Wes Parks
Krance
St. Paul
Nebraska
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Nearby
This column blends local happenings and recollections from Osceola Nebraska. It notes snow before school, Fran Nagle’s Shrine game heroics in California, and the Rose Bowl weather match with Polk County. It also mentions new and remodeled homes, a noted hospital, a 1950 Snow Ball, and a long-ago tax discrepancy dating to 1871 in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Nagle
Nebraska
California
Fran
Polk County
Also Mentioned on This Page
ICC
Chicago and Northwestern
Scribner
Mrs. Mary Merrick
C. C. Stull
College Club
U. S
U.S
Campbell and
Nyberg
Christian Chillion
Holdrege
ST. Francis Hospital
Albert Lewis
Albin Prososki
Wallace McKedg
Minnie Augustine
Cousins
C. W. Cannon
Ted
Cannon
Silver Creek
Osceolans
Fullerton Squad
Gregg Eklund
Koehler
Brazee
Walgreen
Snodgrass
It Watts
Swanson
Sterup
Jim Krance
The
Albert Dreier
Dreier
Gamble
Dreiers
Mid-West
Hubert Russell
Russells
Osceola Implement Service Company
Marlin Johnson
Hoover
George
Phil Nyberg
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