24 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
1
Osceola School board outlines need for school improvements and new facilities with benefits and tax impact. Voters urged to read the explanation to vote intelligently for the community’s best interests.
Osceola lost 19 16 to Polk in a conference game as Sigler led with 6 and Norton and Berck each had 4. The second team won 18 13, despite poor passing, though their defense held up. Osceola trailed 7 3 at halftime and led late in the third before stalling and dropping the final minutes. Next home game is January 31 against Cy Edwards. County Tournament brackets were drawn for both first and second teams with games set February 11 and 13.
A Polk County Medical Society feature notes colds are widespread causing large school and work absences and millions in lost wages. Colds spread via sneezing coughing or contaminated objects and are most often caught in the first 24 hours. Practical tips include dressing for the weather eating well resting avoiding exposure and being cautious in public eating places.
Mrs. Ira Glasser visited Omaha Friday to see her seriously ill brother Harold Nelson. Numerous local families hosted dinners and attended events in Hardville David City Lincoln Central City and J. Lampshire Benedict Grand Island and other locales.
Lr. Theron A. Dreier of Osceola, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Dreier, is presumed dead by the War Department. He disappeared June 11, 1943 after a Rabaul New Britain mission. eight planes in the group, only two returned. A York High School graduate, former University of Nebraska student, Dreier earned his pilot wings August 27, 1942 and married Anna Carlson of Stromsburg the same day.
Polk County Soil Conservation District officers for 1946 are George Bond chair, Ray Brigham vice chair, Maurice Lindburg sec/tres. Supervisors include Leo Kresha and Bruce Anderson. In 1945 the district received 93 applications, completed 20 farm plans covering 4 295 acres, established 518 acres of contour grassing, built one grassed waterway and one storage dam on the Blue River, and leveled 132 acres for irrigation.
Stromsburg reporters note VFW Post 4998 Stromsburg attended a Seward department meeting for instruction of officials and for new post officers. Carl S. Burman returned home from army discharge after 45 months service including 15 months overseas in Europe. A list of local Sunday guests and travelers is recorded along with a potential Gamble Store project in Hastings and a California relocation question for veterans.
Lillian Holder born July 21, 1866 near Verona Kentucky died December 13 1945 at her daughter’s home in Ord Nebraska aged 89 years four months and 22 days. She married Richard Lafayette Hoard February 20 1877 and was a member of the Old Baptist church. The Hoards lived in Polk County Nebraska Osceola then Valley and Ord. Survived by three children Clarence Hoard Homer A Hoard and Clara Pocock six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Warren Amshiler arrived on the west coast after being wounded in northern China on November 8 when a Marine brace accidently discharged a .45 pistol hitting his abdomen. He was flown to Guam then Oakland for surgery. his wife and baby son left Omaha to join him.
George Weeden of Glendale California has been chosen as Byron Jackson Company Man of the Month. Born in Osceola Nebraska on September 15 1907 he moved to California after 1926 and rose from station attendant at Superior Oil to District Sales Manager and finally Chief Inspector at Byron Jackson Co He survived a rugged salvage inspector stint on 75 and 90 MM rods and enjoys fishing and hunting He is well regarded by colleagues and lives with his family in Glendale son of Mrs Minnie Weeden of Osceola.
In Paris at the Hotel Louvois the Officers and Enlisted Men's Club offers casual dining, a stocked bar, and games near the Opera. Led by Infantry Lieutenant Eugene Cotter, the informal army hub welcomes nurses, corporals, officers, and EMs with rank not emphasized, hosting dances and holiday events since last August. Maj. Walter C. Stansbury planned the joint with Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee’s approval.
Navy records confirm Verner Claud Timm Prim 2e of Osceola born March 25 1921 listed Missing in Action since 1943. He served on the U S S Cisco in the Pacific and is presumed to have died by January 8 1946 with surviving wife Vada Timm mother Irene Timm Cremeen and sister Helen Nielsen awaiting further word from the Navy.
Raymond R. Prell died after a long illness at his Shelby home. He leaves wife Fannie Kiesselbach seven sons and four daughters, one brother, two half brothers and a stepsister. Funeral services were at United Brethren Church Shelby with burial in Shelby Cemetery.
Wesley Chapel residents enjoy California sun but cannot rent living quarters. Obituaries mention Albert Vance of Fremont and L. E. Pickett of Genoa. Many neighbors attend farm sales and visit relatives in David City Omaha Rising City and Brainard as Milton Knapp and Stanley Knapp plan college enrollment.
Rev. C C Herrmann writes from Meerut India after returning from leave to resume duties. He notes a December conference appointment as Superintendent of the Meerut District and appeals for prayers and financial aid to revive the work. He mentions visiting Lucknow with his family and anticipates a final term before retirement at age 70.
The WSCS meets Thursday with hosts Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Olson Jr. The Jolly Workers Club met last Wednesday at Mrs. Craven Stream's home with lunch served by Mrs. Berggren. Stoner Club plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Mangelson's home with hostess assist. Keith Youngstrom returned Friday after discharge. Douglas Steever called from the west coast. Verne Berck announces a baby girl born Sunday at Stromsburg Hospital. LeMoyne Anderson underwent an appendectomy at Stromsburg Hospital Sunday. Raymond Burke and family visited Omaha with Ace Burke. Henry Olson Jr. and family were guests at the Olson Sr. home in Hordville Sunday. Fred K. Johnson moved to the farm of Albert and Johnson who relocated to Stromsburg. Ed Anderson, Elmer Kindberg, Forrest Berggren, and others spent the weekend in Omaha. Gerald Dahl moved from the farm to Stromsburg and bought a local truck line. George Steever visited John Zolars in St Paul Friday. Donna Sargent of St Paul spent the weekend at the Steever home. Lloyd Lindgren and Nancy Hartman visited Roysler family Tuesday afternoon.
Qualified voters of Osceola School District No 19 are called to meet in the Court House Community Room at 7 30 P M on Wednesday February 6 1946 to nominate candidates for the Board of Education for the district to be elected at the city election on Tuesday April 2 1946. I D Huston Secretary.
Osceola Hatchery promotes a well known chick starter named Famous Full-O-Pep. The product targets new hatchery chicks with a vitamin rich feed mix designed to boost early growth and health during initial rearing stages.
The 1945 Polk County Extension Annual Meeting with 4 H Recognition and Fun Fest will be held Saturday February 2 in the Legion Hall Osceola. Delmar McFadden will auction a plate for the County Fair Handbook 1946. Mr Maxwell from the State Extension staff will discuss Home Beautification with color slides. All 4 H boys and girls enrolled or enrolling in 1946 and their parents are invited. Special focus on Recognition and Fun with provisions for refreshments.
In cooperation with Ray Pearson, Soil Conservation Service technician, twenty six Display Exhibits are being prepared for seasonal use in four county towns. Most exhibits relate to Conservation but cover varied topics to engage homemakers, youth, and fathers with crop and soil interests. Pearson and J Calder Throckmorton presented the plan to the Osceola Chamber of Commerce, which endorsed cooperative support. other county service groups will be approached soon.
Dorothy Brigham of Shelby earns an International Harvester gold medal for preservation of fruits and vegetables by quick freeze. She raised 52 quarts of strawberries plums peas and corn for the Locker last summer and completed Summer Wardrobe and Girl's Room projects. Announcement of other Polk county winners will follow, with weekly Extension Service updates.
District No. 54 reports Billy Wyman Richard Wyman and Gilbert Hinkle home from service with honorable discharges Billy Gadeke on leave but returned to service Mer Schott on leave this week. Local residents hosted birthday and visits with neighbors at Wamsley and Wyman homes.
Joan Micek served as caller Monday at the Julius Cerny home near Os. Mr and Mrs Chet Wells of Columbus visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt. Neal Hasselbalch home on furlough from California army post stayed 20 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Hasselbalch. Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko joined Phil Micek in York Tuesday for business. Mrs Frances Camp with Mrs Mike Reisdorf and Dean of near Shelby went to Columbus Sunday to see Virginia, patient at St Marys Hospital.
The legal voters of the Citizens party of Osceola Nebraska are called to meet in caucus at the Court House on Wednesday February 6 1946 at 8 PM to nominate candidates for the city election on April 5 1946. Joel Hanson chairman.
Polk County official Carleton Anderson filed for reelection as county treasurer on the Democratic ticket last Saturday. Anderson, completing his first term after succeeding Leroy M. Smith, faces the new primary on June 11.
Albert Gabriel and Jerome visited the John Jaax home Thursday evening honoring Loretta Jaax who was home on furlough. Leo Kresha spent the latter part of the week in Lincoln. Helen and Doris Wieseman were overnight guests of Valeria Schott Thursday. Mrs EB Augustine and Agnes visited Shelby Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Deeter called at Tom Schmoker home Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joe Schott received Japanese articles from son Raymond serving with the U.S. Navy near Tokyo.
Mr and Mrs Juan Kemer learn their son Richard has been promoted to Technician Corporal and is stationed in Manila. George Irland and family hosted a dinner in Shelby with Art Nelson and others. Lt Loretta Jaax honored at a party hosted by John Jaax. Visitors from Lafayette Iowa Milan Missouri and Fremont stayed at the Irland home. Mrs George Irland traveled to Lincoln for the 4-H convention.
The St Francis Hospital notes hospitalizations in the past week across medical surgical obstetrical and newborn units. Names include Minnie Swanson Osceola Robert Sperry Gresham Catherine Kaezay Osceola Loretta Buse Osceola Irvin Kepner Osceola Dr Wallace Monson Osceola Evangeline Bouzek Osceola Blaine Ann Grossniclaus Osceola Audrey Heaston Gresham John Schneider Osceola Harold Cockson Columbus Roy Morgan Osceola Obstetrical patients include Mrs Harold Blevins Shelby Gerald Crumbliss Osceola Newborns include William Joe Heaston Gresham Karen Sue Blevins Shelby Baby Boy Crumbliss Osceola Discharged patients include Loretta Buse Dr Wallace Monson John Schneider and Roy Morgan.
Fairview notes announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Willits. Sunday School officers were elected with Will Dake as Superintendent and Geo. Heinemeyer as Treasurer. Several residents hosted visitors, traveled, or gathered for meals, including Norval Kirby’s Texas trip and Nell Wise ly from Osceola visiting Hastings. Grace Mickey was ill with pneumonia and the Bryan family visited in Silver Creek.
A January 25 old time dance at Parish Hall in Shelby sponsored by the American Legion with Adm. Getan included.
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