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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
1
Ralph W. Coulson of Omaha was injured when a gun he handled discharged, bullet entering his leg above the knee and shattering bone. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. He was on a hunting trip with Mr. Wilcox nine miles from town when the accident occurred.
Last minute reminder for the 1947 Grain and Corn Show linked to the Corn husker Caravan. Ten classes invite entries of corn, winter wheat, oats, clover, alfalfa, soybeans, rye, and more with special placings ribbons. Entries close January 27 at 9 00 A M judged by Paige L Tall with Lawrence Meacham and Lavelle Lamoree as committee heads.
Burnette Baker and Paul Swan son were elected Directors for three year terms at the Annual Dairy Breeder's Association meeting. Elmer Witte of the Douglas Association attended and spoke. A study is planned of service from each bull used by three Studs in Nebraska at Lincoln Norfolk and Elkhorn to improve breeding efficiency and develop information on sire values.
Researchers plan to plant five distinct rarities of Sweet Clovers in two trial plots across the county in spring 1947 to observe how each variant performs.
Clarke McNary tree orders set and oat samples plus seed ing samples sent to the Laboratory to prevent rush. Plans made to treat all grain seeds this spring and cattle grubs controlled. Weed treatment applications due in 1947. Seed needs for spring located. 4-H enrollment open for boys and girls with emphasis on quality work.
Only Chinese Elm, American Elm, Honey Locust and Russian Mulberry remain available for future orders. These four species are the sole options currently offered, replacing any previously listed varieties. Customers should plan accordingly and note the remaining selections for upcoming shipments.
The advisory warns that Helminthosparium and other spores threaten farm soils and seeds. It urges treating all seed this spring to reduce spread and losses, acknowledging not full control but significant prevention.
Polk County reports fewer grub infestations but warns many cattle remain grubby this spring. Officials urge rapid control to prevent spread and protect milk flow, daily gains, and grain use.
The Weed District Directors urge residents to visit the Extension Office to list desired equipment work. They note youth with 4H project interest thrive and celebrate children after the war years for their contributions to wartime production.
James Fosbender, of Shelby, after attending the Grand-O-Lac Poultry School in Omaha, placed second in both posting and diagnosing poultry diseases and poultry judging among a class of thirty five. He operates Shelby and Osceola Hatcheries and recently installed two all electric incubators with a 49 000 egg capacity in the Dunning Building on East Main Street Shelby. Incubators were set and started January 20.
The Infantile Paralysis Drive is underway in 1346 Polk County with county funds exhausted. Contributions fund Polk County needs and National Research and Training. Each town handles its drive with local chairs and treasurers listed for Osceola, Stromsburg, Shelby, and Polk County.
District 18 residents, including Mr and Mrs Lew Seiz and Darlene near Bellwood, visit neighbors with Attolph Bernt. Neal Hasselbalch returns home after army discharge. Mrs Milliard Thompson Jr of Columbus visits her parents. a ladies shower is held in her honor. Mrs Josephine Benda and Albert plan a Colorado visit. Nearby Lisko and Bernts visit Seiz and Darlene. Ralph Hasselbalch and Neal dine with Chauncey Lusche family near Columbus.
Nebraska history notes the Pawnee Scouts founded by Major Frank J. North and led by him and Captain Luther North. The unit aided the U S Army against Sioux and Cheyenne threats from 1864 to 1877. The North brothers, Nebraska pioneers, later ranchers with Buffalo Bill, shaped local memory and archival material. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL NEWS lists numerous recent admissions and discharges across Osceola, Silver Creek, Shelby, Stromsburg, and nearby towns. Quality Chicks from Shelby and Osceola Hatcheries.
Loren Deen Lamoree 22 died at Fremont hospital on Saturday January 11 after a brief illness likely heart related. He visited Lyons with his wife’s family when he fell ill. Survived by parents Clyde and family, he served 14 months in the Navy Air Corps and married Betty Jean Powell in 1945. A son Gerald Dean was born in 1946. Funeral held at the Genoa Lutheran Church last Tuesday.
County AAA reports required compliance by February 1 1947 for conservation practices. About 175 corn samples tested under the CCC grain loan program, roughly 80 percent ineligible due to moisture. Sixty six farmers have completed loans totaling 80.10 bushels. 1946 corn loans available through July 31 1947 at 1.06 per bushel No 3 or better with 1 4 cent per bushel sealing fee minimum $3. Loans on shelled corn with moisture not over 13.5 percent available in June and July.
The Wesley Chapel column marks thirty years of local reporting with longtime contributors. January 1917 saw the first items in Osceola papers. The piece lists community visits and gatherings including Bratt family travel to Omaha for an aunt's funeral and various local sociable events. Officers were elected at the Osceola Local Farmers Union meeting with Carl Cederberg as president elect and Ed Scholt to Nebraska Farmers Union convention.
Charles Goldsmith of Ashland visited his sister Abbie Richards at the J. L. Hurd home. Lincoln guests included Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Nelson with Mrs. Freda Knorr and John. Several families traveled to Lincoln for hospital visits to Mrs. Maurice Newcomer and Mrs. Mabel McKeag after accidents. Weekend guests hosted by Earl Burke included multiple relatives from Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Other visits featured Elmer Rasip, E. M. Schroll, and Mrs. Cox with a casted foot, plus gatherings at Ulysses, David City, Savannah, and Beatrice areas.
Steeples Store introduces new crepe patterns and prints this season. The collection features contemporary textures and bold colorways aimed at fashion enthusiasts shopping for fresh home or wardrobe accents.
The Polk County Farm Bureau will begin its annual membership drive with a banquet at the Parish Hall in Shelby at 7 p.m. Speakers are Roland G. Nelson of Mead and Dave Engle of Lincoln.
Ortha Val Jean Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter R Watts of Shelby and Willard Kent Perry son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Perry of Shelby were married July 22 1946 at 3 pm at the Baptist Parsonage in Marysville Kansas Rev S J Stuckey officiated. Attendants were Kenneth Pope of Columbus. The bride attended Osceola and Shelby schools and Creighton University nursing school Omaha and is a 1947 nursing graduate. The groom a Shelby High School 1941 graduate and ex serviceman sailed sixteen months in Navy with twelve in the Pacific. discharged July 13 1946.
Misses Darlene Falk and Coral Johnson visited family in Stromsburg while others traveled to Omaha Lincoln Tecumseh and Polk. Elizabeth Miller and Denah Samuelson headed to Tecumseh and Polk for teaching and family events. VFW Arnold Matheson Post 4998 and Ladies Auxiliary met at Stromsburg Firemen Hall with 25 members and planned a new hall. lunch followed.
Washington notes recount early 1800s population and road woes and compare today’s DC metro area size. It covers tariff talk, international trade links, and potential impact of world cartels on agriculture and industry. Also outlines Big Inch pipelines sale and a January baseball meeting at the Legion Club.
Dr and Mrs H S Eklund hosted dinner for the 15th wedding anniversary of daughter Joan. families relocate including Mr and Mrs Pilly Zedicher to York to work at The Food Center after army discharge. Noble LeSner seeks hospital care in Omaha for major surgery. Numerous church, hospital, and social events noted with visits in West Point Omaha and Rising City.
Willard J. Benson died Monday at St Francis Hospital at age 79 after weeks as a patient. He lived north of Osceola on the valley for many years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Silver Creek.
Veterans are reminded that February 1 1947 is the last day to reinstate National Service Life Insurance without a physical exam. Lapsed policies may be reinstated by filing for reinstatement and paying two monthly premiums by February 1 1947, contact your County Service Officer.
V O Berglund born February 23 1863 in Lund Sweden died January 20 at age 14 in Polk County He moved to Swede Home in 1910 worked as a blacksmith and lived there his wife Maria died in 1940 He is survived by son Axel W Berglund of Lincoln who attended the service Rev A E Franzen officiated at Swede Home Lutheran Church burial followed at Swede Home cemetery
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