Rebekahs Install New Officers For 1955
Osceola Rebekah Lodge No. 88 held the regular installation of officers on January 12. Ella Woodward District President and her installing team from Colfax Lodge in Central City oversaw the ceremony naming Lulu Hendrickson Noble Grand and a full slate of officers for 1955. Refreshments followed in the basement dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Rebekah Lodge No. 88
Ella Woodward
Colfax Lodge
Central City
Lulu Hendrickson
Noble Grand
Amanda Evins
Olive Ready
Marie Lewis
Ida Rommers
Margaret Pehrson
Nina Bond
R.S.N.G
Goldie Bond
Us.n.g
Elsie Stewart
Inside Guardian
Lulu Ward
Outside Guardian
Berniece Ahlauist
R.S.V.G
Laura Hendrickson
S V.G
Allegra Johnson
Ed Horst Dies in California On January 12
Elmer Horst of Osceola reports his brother Ed Horst 65 died January 12 at Quintard Hospital in San Diego California. Funeral services were held there January 19. A World War I veteran, he graduated from Osceola High School and later moved to California where he resided. Survived by four brothers Otto Inglewood Calif Bill Denver Ernie Bellarade Neb Joe Lincoln and one sister Christine Pasadena Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Illorst
Quintard Hospital
San Diego
California
Osceola High School
Elmer
Osceola
Horst
Otto
Inglewood
Calif
Bill
Denver
Ernie
Belarade
Nebr
Joe
Lincoln
Christine
Pasadena
Amateur Photography Club Planned in Osceola
Rev H P Bollinger and Bern ie Gissler announce formation of an Amateur Photography Club in Osceola to help amateurs improve picture taking. The first meeting is set for next Wednesday January 26 at 8 00 pm in the basement of the Osceola Methodist Church. All interested are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Bollinger
Bernie Gissler
Osceola
Osceola Methodist Church
The Price of Perfection in Print and Proofreading
Off The Cuff examines the inevitability of errors in work from linotype to publishing. It notes miskeyed letters and pi lines, reflects on lessons learned from mistakes, and recalls a lighthearted admission about coastal sledding plans.
Bulldogs End Skid With Win Over Clarks
Osceola defeats Clarks 70 to 56 on home floor to snap a four game losing streak. Jan Grossnicklaus leads Osceola with 23 points, Burritt 19, Dinges 15 as Genoa game on Friday produced a 79-58 loss. reserves win 55-38. Next home game vs Fairmont on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Aurora
Fullerton
Genoa
Osceola Bulldogs
Clarks
Osceola
Jan Grossnicklaus
Burritt
Dinges
Groves
Schutte
Burruss
Jim Lewis
Bill Miller
Bulldogs
Grossnicklaus
Whitlow
Kuhnel
Lindblade
Husak
Fairmont
Polk County Co op Federal Credit Union gains share capital
The Polk County Co op Federal Credit Union held its third annual meeting January 15 at the REA Building in Stromsburg. President Guildford D. Bryan led reports showing share capital up over 100 percent and a two percent dividend approved. Prominent speakers from Nebraska and national groups addressed members, with a program on the credit union's local role and a recording to be aired on KRVN February 12. Lunch followed. Dr and Mrs W J Suchy of Lincoln announce birth of son Kim Walter January 14 at Lincoln General Hospital weighing six pounds 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Co-op
Federal Credit Union
REA
Stromsburg
Guildford D. Bryan
Wayne Bornemier
Nebraska Credit Union League
Henry L. Timme
Credit Union National Association
Madison
W. J. Suchy
Lincoln
Kim Walter
Lincoln General Hospital
Osceola Fire Aids Shelby at Prell Farm Blaze
Osceola Fire Department joined Shelby firefighters last Thursday to combat a farm fire at Neal Prell's property two miles west and a mile south of Shelby. A machine shop burned completely, but crews saved a nearby granary from ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelby
Neal Prell
New Tympani Debuts In High School Winter Concert
The high school unveils four new kettle drums funded by a student magazine drive. Janell Bowman moved to mastering the drums as the band, directed by Duane Johnson, performs at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is 50 cents for adults with school-age students free. The Tonette Band from grades 3 and 4 adds to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janell Bowman
Duane Johnson
Eleren
Tonette Band
Farmers Co op Grain Call Annual Meeting Notice
Ray Sedlak announces the Farmers Co op Grain Co announces its annual meeting will be held Tuesday January 25 at 1 30 PM at Odd Fellows Hall Osceola A report on the organization and an officer election including two board seats will be conducted to fill E A Hedlunds vacancy Lunch will be served Martin S Jones is president G Clarence Carlson is secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sedlak
Farmers Co-op. Grain Company
Odd Fellows Hall
Osceola
E. A. Hedlund
Wahoo
Martin S. Jones
Osceola Group
G. Clarence Carlson
Polk County Farm Loan Group Sets January 24 Meeting
More than 150 Polk county farmers expected at the Polk County National Farm Loan Association annual members meeting in Osceola January 24. Program includes Ray Clark WOW newscaster Ed LaBrosse and R W Blumenstein with a Barbershop Quartet from Walton. Directors will be elected for three and two year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Ernest E. Lees
Shelby
G. A. Randall
Robert V. Johnson
Ray Clark
WOW
Ed LaBrosse
Social Security Office
Lincoln
R. W. Blumenschein
Federal Land Bank
Walton
Nebraska
al Grubaugh
Columbus couple visit Mrs Amelia Sayles Sunday
Mr and Mrs Charles DeLand of Columbus were Sunday visitors of Mrs Amelia Sayles, sharing a quiet afternoon and news with the longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DeLand
Columbus
Amelia Sayles
Polk County Purchases Near 100000 in Savings Bonds
FE C Nordlund of Stromsburg Polk county chairman for the U S Treasury savings bonds division reported December purchases of series E and H bonds in the county at 46575.00 and a twelve month total of 99680100 representing 1626 percent of the quota Nebraska led the nation in sales for the year with 112683349 total for 1954 and 1194 percent of quota The chairman praised newspapers radio banks for efforts and noted banks sell bonds as a patriotic service without government pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. Nordlund
Stromsburg
Polk County
U. S. Treasury
Nebraska
Porch Lights Guide Firemen for March of Dimes Drive
Osceola residents are urged to leave porch lights lit this Thursday evening to guide volunteer firemen to their doors for local March of Dimes donations. Firemen are assigned to districts to canvass the entire city, replacing the usual door to door procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polio Drive Seeks Help With Porch Light Signaling
City faces severe polio impact with 1954 Osceola reporting ten cases and county total at thirteen. Residents are urged to have ready contributions and leave porch lights on this Thursday evening January 20 to signal willingness to help, funds going to the County Polio Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Six Public Sales Listed In This Week's Record
The Record lists six public auctions from Jan 21 to Feb 1. Estates of Julius Schuster, John Parsley, Martin Voltke, John Muller, Tom Sterup, and Mary Josephine Mustard include farm equipment, livestock, hay, and household goods. Locations span Silver Creek, David City area, Gresham in York County, and Osceola with sale times starting at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Schuster
Silver Creek
District 23 School House
John Parsley
Tronday
David City
Martin Voltke
Gresham
York County
Shelby
Mary Josephine Mustard
Mills
Mills & Mills
Court House
Osceola
Platte River
Watts Observe Silver Wedding at Open House
Open house honors the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Maurice Watts at their home on Sunday January 23 from two to five pm. Friends are invited to call on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Watts
Watts
Barry Family Visits Bradshaw hosts Friday
Mr and Mrs Wm Barry and family visited Friday evening with Mrs Helen Larkin and family in Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Barry
Helen Larkin
Bradshaw
Accidents injure two local men in Osceola
George E. Berck suffered severe facial burns and was hospitalized after an oil tank heater exploded when he lit a submerged vent flame. Snow blocked fumes causing the blast. Jim Malek lost part of a finger at his filling station when a car motor started unexpectedly and grabbed his gloved hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Berck
Osceola Hospital
Mr. Berck
Osceola
Jim Malek
Jim
Five More Inches Of Snow Boosts Local Crops In 1955
Five inches of fresh snowfall arrived Monday, adding to the moisture in this territory. Weather observer Harold W. Klingman reported a moisture content of .43 in the snow, aiding the parched soil while roads were hazardous but no communication damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Klingman
Truck Crash Kills 11 Head of Cattle in Snow
An eastbound semi driven by Grover Jensen overturned on a curve west of the city after snow reduced visibility. A passing westbound truck blasted snow into the windshield, causing Jensen to pull onto the shoulder. The load of 39 cattle toppled the vehicle, killing five and injuring six, necessitating humane euthanasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Jensen
Arlington
Bell Creek, Inc
Jensen
Volunteering for U S Armed Forces Named
Robert D. Gustafson of Polk volunteered for service in the United States armed forces and was forwarded to the induction station in Omaha on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Gustafson
Polk
United States
Omaha
Osceola East Officers Installed For Second Year
The Osceola Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its installation on January 11 with members from Wolbach Genoa and Silver Creek chapters present. Frances Inness and George Inness were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, with a slate of officers and gifts presented to past matron and patron. Over fifty members attended as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Order of Eastern Star
Wolbach
Genoa
Silver Creek
Mary Eklund
Mildred Snodgrass
Myrtle Carlson
Carol Atkinson
Maureen Schuman
Ellen Wieseman
Sentriel
Frances Inness
George Inness Asso
Lillian Fimm Asso
Fred Schuman
Julia Huston
Mildred Sigler
Neola Watts Asso
Janice Emmons
Gladys Gaedcke
Adah Ruth Esther Ceeee Eee
Martha Glenna Wieseman
Electa
Patricia Grossnicklaus Warder
Grace Rutter
Harold Jones
Caroline Wieseman
Virginia Monson
Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Old Greeting Cards For Scrapbook
The Hospital Auxiliary met at the Legion Club Rooms with Mrs. Mildred Snodgrass and others on the entertainment committee. They ask the public to save Christmas birthday and anniversary cards for a scrapbook with mounted pictures and blank pages turned into scratch pads for hospital children's rooms, with contact through Mrs Addie Wieseman or auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Legion Club
Mildred Snodgrass
Milan Snodgrass
John Staroscik
Addie Wieseman
Birth Announcement for Richard Lynn Wer in Osceola Hospital
Lt and Mrs Ivan Wer announce the birth of their son Richard Lynn Wer on January 18 at Osceola Hospital, weighing six pounds four ounces. Lt Iler serves with the Army in Japan. Mr and Mrs Max Peterson and their Lincoln daughter were weekend guests at Dr C R Peterson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Wer
Richard Lynn
Osceola Hospital
Iler
Japan
Max Peterson
Lincoln
Farm and Home Day Draws 250 Despite Snow
A crowd of about 250 attended the Annual Farm and Home Day at Osceola High School Auditorium on January 1. W J Grant spoke on Grade A milk laws, Clair Porter urged planting clean seed, and Everett Peterson explained Farm ers Social Security. E C Reed outlined underground formations and irrigation prospects. Election of three new Extension Board members followed. program aimed at future subjects through the Crop Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
W. J. Grant
Iowa-Nebra Milk Producers Association
Clair Porter
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Methodist Church
Charles Martin
Martin
Elsie DeLonger
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Roberts Dairy
Everett Peterson
Harry Sterup
Walt Spilker
Harold Krueger
Island
Floyd Frizzell
Platte
Ed Nyberg
Pleasant Home
E. C. Reed
Crop Improvement Association
Bennett at St Joseph Hospital therapy visit to Osceola
Richard Bennett undergoing therapy at St Joseph Hospital Omaha accompanied his mother Fern Bennett to Osceola for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bennett
St Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Fern Bennet
Osceola
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A hospital stay keeps the writer of Odd Bits from returning to work. Osceola and Lincoln events are covered, including Blizzard of 88 Club activities with former Governor Adam McMullen, and Oliver T. Hannibal as president. Dickie Bennett seeks March of Dimes support on TV. A Waller corn crib fire prompts melted aluminum artifacts. Dr. W. Ray Hill joins the State Board of Education in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Adam McMullen
Wymore
Oliver T. Hannibal
Omaha
Hannibal
Osceola
Jack
Dickie Bennett
Dickie
Waller
W. Ray Hill
Seward
State Board of Education
Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekahs
ED Horst
OHL
The
County Credit Union
Osceola Fire Dept
PRELS
Farmers Co-op
Grain Call Annual Meeting
Farm Loan Group
Dimes Drive
U. SS. Armed Forces
East
Edith Smith
Ella Koehler
Ellen Benson
Bernice Jones
Naney Nortan
Uaels
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