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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
5
Osceola students earned places on the high school's honor roll over the past six weeks. The Foundation and local chapters rely on the funds for aid, equipment, and services for victims and patients, and to support polio research and training. Edith Heilman urged donations to meet the financial crisis and conquer polio.
Funeral services for Joseph Swantek aged 89 a retired Polk county farmer living south of Duncan were held at 9 30 am Saturday at St Marys church Pilzno with Rev Father Edward Jaworski officiating assisted by Rev Father Edward of Krakow. Burial followed in the parish cemetery with pallbearers from Genoa Lindsay Osceola and Platte Center and honorary pallbearers from Genoa.
Three years of severe polio epidemics cripple National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis funds and leave $5 million in unpaid bills. The 1951 March of Dimes campaign began Monday with a national goal of $50 million and a Polk county target of $3200.
Genoa resident John Swantek Jr died at about 9 15 p m Wednesday at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife two sons Charles of Genoa John of Columbus six daughters Mrs Mary Ziemba Mrs Helen Czarnik Mrs Julia Czarnik all of Genoa Mrs Victoria Tworek of Columbus Mrs Veronica Molcyk of Lindsay and Mrs Caroline Hanzel of Platte Center. Also 51 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren are listed as survivors.
The Polk County Soil Conservation District will elect two supervisors January 25 at the Osceola courthouse for a four year term. Nominees are Ray Brigham Shelby Gordon Fredrickson Osceola Maurice Lindberg Polk and Rudy Mangelson Osceola. Nonresident voters may request ballots from J Carder Throckmorton Osceola Nebr. Seed purchases include 700 pounds of Big Bluestem Indian grass Switchgrass and Little Bluestem for future pasture seeding.
Miss Joan Johnson and Ray Richards wed at the Lutheran parsonage in Columbus on Saturday January 6 at two o clock. Rev A H Guettler presided. The couple will reside with the bride's parents in Osceola. Attendants were Mr and Mrs David Richards, cousins of the groom from Rising City.
Members of the Happy Birthday Club met at Mrs. Morris Richards home on Thursday afternoon January 11 at two oclock. Eight members attended with special guest Mrs. Gustafson. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Gondringer Mrs. George Heckman Mrs. Harold Jones and Mrs. Glen Richards. LaVerne Richards played The Petite Waltz. Lunch was served by Mrs. Richards. February meeting planned at Mrs. Harold Jones home on February 8.
The patient survived meningitis after sulfa drug trials but suffered peripheral neuritis, lost 50 pounds, and weakened to near bone. He relearned to walk and was told to resume studies. Dr Badel credits reduced worry for faster recovery and lifelong benefit in medicine.
The lame duck 81st Congress completed work on a multi billion dollar defense appropriation and an excess profits tax, extended rent control, and civil defense spending. It also approved Yugoslav aid and a large defense construction program. As the 82nd Congress began, battles over foreign policy loomed with Taft shaping Republican strategy.
Plenamins promotes its five vitamins plus liver and iron with a Crouse-Tex Drug Company guarantee. Local notices report Lt Sam Byers moving to Columbus Georgia from Nashville via Ft Benning and funeral attendees from nearby towns. Osceola Skating Rink opens January 20 with skating sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Mrs. Hubert Russell of the Polk County Draft Board announced this week that two Polk County men were inducted on January 11. Jerome Q. Larson of Silver Creek and Paul Robert Smith of Shelby were the inductees.
Congregation, families, and the public are invited to the Methodist Church basement on Sunday night January 20 at 7 00 p m for Family Night. Attendees should bring a covered dish for supper and their own service. Steve Georgeau will speak on My Summer In Greece after the meal.
Twenty five leaders from Stromsburg York and Osceola attended a monthly round table at the Methodist Church social room. Three groups conducted booth demonstrations and the Osceola unit provided lunch for all attendees.
Legion Auxiliary members will hear Mrs Genie McGlasson director of the Rehabilitation Department at the Veterans Hospital Lincoln. She speaks after a 12 45 luncheon at the legion rooms on Friday January 19.
Entre Nous meets Wednesday evening January 24 with Mrs. Dorothy Bush. PEO meets today Thursday with Mrs. Maud Nuquist. Ride-A-Wees hold regular meeting Friday January 19 with Mrs. Evelyn Oberg. Mrs. DeLoss Buchholz entertains the Easy Aces Thursday afternoon January 25. Mr. and Mrs. Don Byers host next Monday night to the Night Owl Bridge Club.
With a $5,000,000 national deficit, Polk County targets $3,200 for the 1951 March of Dimes drive. District goals include Osceola 600, Stromsburg 600, and others up to 1,000. If we are to conquer this deadly enemy, we must fund research, equipment, training, and patient care. act now by seeing your local chairman.
Mrs. Anna Welsh, 70, died Tuesday January 9 at St. Marys Hospital in Columbus. She resided near St. Andrews Church in the valley for years and moved to Columbus three years ago. She is survived by one son and four daughters. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Bona.
W R Kepner returned from Chicago Furniture Mart last week and fell ill Saturday. He underwent an appendectomy Sunday at St Francis Hospital. Augusta Lees hosted Elmer and wife from Wheatland Wyoming for several days. Bruce Pickett and wife visited Genoa with Mrs Jane Pickett and were hosted by Mr and Mrs Rudy Carlson.
Local drug store Crouse-Tex advertises Sealtest Ice Cream in half gallons and offers pies, rolls, or bricks as dessert options. The message promotes top quality and urges customers to choose Sealtest in their shop.
Mr and Mrs E C Hartwig and their children from Firth Nebraska spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs George Heckman and family.
Mrs Potter Stewart of Woodbury New Jersey stayed a few days with Mr and Mrs M A Mills Sr at Osceola while en route to California to visit her sons Jack and Joe. Jack studies at the University of California and has been deferred from active service until school ends. Joe, from Tucson, Arizona, will join the Navy at month end.
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