Johnson Family Picnic At Osceola Park
The annual Johnson picnic drew about 60 attendees Sunday at Osceola Park. The 1955 committee included Mrs Leonard Mentink and Mrs Wu Such, with many Johnson and related families from Lincoln Omaha Storm Lake Marquette and Omaha visiting and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Osceola Park
Donald Bennett
Lincoln
Bub Vrzal
Omaha
Deloss Suchholz
Storm Lake
Iowa
Seonard Mentink
O. E. Johnson
CW. Lundberg
Onard Mentink
Jim Harless
Wayne Mentink
Bob Baker
Fred Johnson
Earl Johnson
Carleton Anderson
Raymond Branting
Win
Buhl
Dean
Tfarlan McKeag
Oscar Jedrickson
Heart Attack Claims Mrs Vernon Ewell in Omaha
Goldie Irene Gustafson born June 17 1916 near Osceola died June 27 194? in St Catherine's Hospital Omaha of a heart attack at 38. Survived by husband Vernon Ewell step son Vernon Jr parents J H and Mrs Gustafson siblings nieces nephews and many friends. Funeral held June 30 at Crosby Kunold Mortuary Omaha with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Irene Gustafson
Osceola
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
Dieldie
Christ
Free Mission Church
Stromsburg
Lesler Memorial Church
Morris Richards
Mark
Ervin
Carl
Lincoln
Emerald
York
Nerces
Crosby- Kunold Mortuary
Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery
City
Off The Cuff on Psychiatry and Social Manners
The column riffs on psychiatry as a modern urban fad and questions its reach into childhood causation of adult behavior. It muses about testing the theory of acting freely and notes parking markers intended to separate drivers, highlighting casual social critique and city life observations.
Harness Races Revival Planned at Polk County Fair
Harness racing returns as a main feature at Polk County Fair with three races daily on August 4 and 5. Each race carries a $200 purse, totaling $1200 for the two days. Competitors are professionals from racing circuits, not hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hottest Day of Year Marked by 102 Degrees
Friday June 25 recorded the peak heat of the summer at 102 degrees per Harold Klingman charts. In the following days June 26 and 27 readings were 95 and 96, with a cooler trend Monday easing the strain on wheat farmers facing shriveling crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Klingman
Wheat harvest delayed by green grain across county
Consensus among farmers says the 1954 wheat harvest will start July 1 or early next week as fields warm up but green grain may slow gathering. Oats and corn look strong with ample moisture boosting growth while storage remains tight and elevators hold last year’s wheat awaiting shipping orders.
Osceola Businessman Injured In Ladder Fall
Osceola man Jack Steeple sustained a back injury when he slipped from a ladder while cleaning the top of his car on Saturday evening. He was examined at Osceola Hospital where an X ray confirmed the injury and a cast was applied for about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Steeple
Osceola
Mr. Steeple
Osceola Hospital
Ahd
Mother's Tea Honors 4-H Club Mothers in Polk County
4-H Club mothers were honored at a tea hosted by Mrs Effie Fernandez for the Cheery Sisters Beginning Baking 4-H Club. The event drew 20 guests with dainty sandwiches and cookies served by the girls. Margaret Crosby, Home Agent, and Mrs Pearl Linde attended. Crosby will attend a three week summer session at Colorado State Agricultural College in Fort Collins with 24 Nebraska extension agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Fernandez
Margaret Crosby
Pearl Linde
Colorado
Polk County
Fort Collins
The
Agricultural College
Agricultural and Home Agents
Nebraska
Drivers Examinations Set for July 22 in Polk County
The next drivers examinations in Polk County will be on Thursday morning July 22. Dates moved from a fixed monthly schedule with variations this year. August exam is set for the 19th in the morning. Details are at the county treasurer’s office in Osceola courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
David City Hosts Two Day July Fourth Celebration
David City plans a two day event on July 2 and 3 with parades and the crowning of Miss Liberty from 11 county candidates. A 1000 pound fish fry starts Friday at 5 pm, and a free fireworks display at 9 30 pm at the Recreation Center. Columbus visits David City in a Pioneer Nite League game at 7 pm Saturday. Max Quick listed for David City. Events include softball, stock car racing, band concerts, dances, golf and a trapshoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Butler County
Recreation Center
Oneanaay
Columbus
Max Quick
Wurst Family Visit Highlighted By Sheridan Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wurst of Sheridan Wyoming visited Mrs. Wurst’s father Joel Hanson and brother Lowell Hanson and family. A potluck picnic was held in the backyards of Joel Hanson Barry and Brian on Sunday afternoon in honor of the Wurst couple with Osceola guests viewing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wurst
Sheridan
Wyoming
Peterson Family Reunion at Osceola Park
The eleventh Peterson reunion gathered 108 relatives on Sunday June 27 at Osceola park with 86 present. A picnic lunch followed by ice cream and cake, no deaths this year, four births and three marriages reported. Attendees include multiple families and out of town guests from Lincoln Arcadia Omaha and Omaha area. Committee members Edna Peterson Roy Fjell Rolland Ekstrom chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Osceola Park
Janet Kaye
Ralph Simpson
Mary Joy
Bert Rapp
Monty Ray
Paul Jones
Cheryl Rose
Roger Johnson
Milton Peterson
Joe Lindblade
LeRoy
Delores
Harold Ericson
Roy Fyjell
Ted Johnson
Waldean Johnson
Reynold Peterson
Herbert K. Anderson
Selma Peterson
Ralph Cooper
Lincoln
Richard Peterson
Arcadia
Jeff Rapp
Billy Agans
Dale Ogden
Omaha
Maynard
Dickie Anderson
Donald Peterson
LeMoyne Monson
Edwin Jones
Freddie Anderson
Carolyn Anderson
Edna Peterson
Roy Fjell
Rolland Ekstrom
Ramona Larson
Polk County Fair Dates Set for August Four Days
The Polk County Fair runs August 2 through 5 with free acts daily and expanded entertainment. Albert Ryan and Harold Klingman say increased spending will showcase top acts, including four local bands and the Albino-Ettes with a white horse troupe. Harness racing returns on the last two days with three races daily and purses of 200 dollars per race, totaling 1200 dollars. Season tickets are 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Albert Ryan
Harold Klingman
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Osceola
Dixie Piffer
Silver Creek
Debbie Dobson
Wheeler - Pittman
Osceola Stores To Close All Day Monday July 5
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce closing committee announces all stores observing closing dates will not open Monday July 5 to observe the Fourth of July. Stores stay shut from Saturday night July 3 until Tuesday morning July 6, while Saturday night hours remain in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tclosing Committee
The
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Andersons Bumped By Johnson Team
Undefeated in league play Johnson Chevrolet edged Andersons 9 to 8 in Tuesday’s opener. Andersons staged a late rally but fell short. In the second game Siglers defeated Maleks 11 to 10 after seven tied late innings. Siglers won in the extra frame. Thursday night’s schedule includes High School games Kepners and a cross-division East Side versus South Side match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Johnson Chevrolet
Johnson Boys
Andersons
Siglers
Maleks
Kepners
East Side Recreation
South Side Recreation
Dr John L Blodig Opens Osceola Practice
Dr John L Blodig MD begins medical practice in Osceola next Tuesday July 6 in offices formerly used by Dr Richard Klaas. The Blodigs moved to Osceola and reside in the Wobig house in north Osceola with their eight month old son. Born in Kansas he completed early schooling there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Blodig
Osceola
Richard Klaas
Ivar
Joe
Humphrey
Klaas
Albin Koziol
Gust Boden
George B. Anderson
August Jaenicke
John Fintel
John
Mr. Fintel
Lone Star 4-H Club Meeting at Olcott Home
The Lone Star 4-H Club met at the Olcott home with all members present to discuss beef grades and update record books. Dick Hegi won the contest prize and lunch was served by Mrs. Olcott. The next meeting is July 16 at Joyce Scow’s home. A June 9 tour led by Geo Tiaden Albert Inselman and Louis Scow visited Omaha sites including Boys Town and Swift & Co. Packing Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star 4-H
Tim
Tony
Sherry Olcott
Dick Hegi
Olcott
Joyce Scow
Geo. Tiaden
Albert Inselman
Louis Sców
Omaha
Boys Town
Exchange Building
Peony Park
KMTV
Swift & Co
Gordon Inselman
Nyberg Files For County Attorney Re-election
Philip Nyberg, the current Polk County attorney, filed for re election on the Republican ticket last Friday June 25. The only other filing is Wm Norton on the Democrat ticket. Filing deadline for political or non political offices is 5 00 pm today Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Nyberg
Polk County
Wm. H. Norton
Cub Scouts Tour Omaha on Educational Bus Trip
Osceola Pack No. 162 eleven Cub Scouts with leaders DeVern Rodene Rolland Ekstrom and mothers toured Omaha in a chartered bus. They visited Roberts Dairy the Municipal Airport Union Pacific Museum and Merchants Biscuit Company then shopped for souvenirs before returning via Boys Town. Nyla Pehrson Joyce Roberts accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts of Osceola Pack No. 162
DeVern Rodene
Rolland Ekstrom
Omaha
Roberts Dairy
Union Pacific Museum
Merchants Biscuit Company
Boys Town
Nyla Pehrson
Joyce Roberts
Alex Black
Larry Dean Miley
Joe Roberts
Wendell Daum
Nicky Zedicher
Ricky Ekstrom
Paul Carlson
Gary Rodene
Ronnie Frizzell
Richard Pehrson
Wayne Bonne
Billie Biles Visits Pender Grandparents Return Home
Billie Biles of Pender returned home Saturday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Leroy Rhodes who spent the day at Pender. They visited their daughter and new grandson at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Biles
Pender
Leroy Rhodes
Rhodes
New Attendance Record At Osceola Pool
The Osceola Swimming Pool at the city park drew more than 450 bathers last Sunday, the largest attendance ever. Over 300 paid single admissions plus season-ticket holders filled the pool as 96 degree heat increased demand. The pool’s chlorinator performed well and Red Cross beginners class enrolled 120 children under W. H. Norton with James Norton and Dana Bond in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
City Park
Shelby
Polk County
American Red Cross
W. H. Norton
Red Cross
James Norton
Dana Bond
City Decrees No Burning At Dump
City officials urge patrons to refrain from burning trash at the dump due to ripening nearby wheat. Patrons should deposit refuse as usual while city workers will pile and burn the waste themselves.
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Nearby
A collection of local notes on weather, crops, and community life. Wheat hopes endure despite heat, corn and oats look strong, and a store opens in Lincoln. Playground upgrades at Osceola City Park invite daily use, plus fishing tales and friendly banter about softball fans and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotfrid Larson
Gotfrid
Ozzie Goerlinger
Osceola City Park
Park Board
Ivar- Oberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Ewell
Polk County Fair
Polk County Extension News
Atchinson
Kansas
Creighton University
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Joseph
Blodig
Ben Fresehauf
Lone Star Club
Cub Scouts
Osceola Pool
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