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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
1
Osceola visiting Aurora fell 7 to 0 as costly errors and clutch hitting woes doomed the team. The locals host York today and Shelby on Sunday in league games at the fair grounds.
Polk County gained about two hundred dollars in fines after a spill event last Saturday when a corn laden truck rolled over between Shelby and Osceola. Two Texas drivers, found without Nebraska permits, had their licenses attached as three more trucks from the same area were later involved.
Mrs Ed Brown learned of her son Bently Browns marriage to Peggy Donnell at South Mills North Carolina on June 22 1946. The pair returned to Norfolk Virginia for a reception at their new home. Bently a Osceola high school graduate and former Aviation Metalsmith in the Navy was discharged December 1945 and works at the Norfolk Naval Air Station. Peggy from Boston Mass worked at the Norfolk base during the war. They will reside at 2806 Welcome Road Norfolk Virginia.
Miss Nina Burke drove to Lincoln Tuesday to take Mrs Grace Burke of Casper Wyoming to visit. Numerous families from Gresham Alamosa Omaha Lincoln Chicago and San Francisco joined gatherings and visits with area residents including Mr and Mrs Earl Burke and Lori and Linda. Weekend hosting at Anna Hult Stromsburg and Earl Burke homes featured extended family travel and hospital sees Myron Hanson and Geo Morgan visited Omaha and Clarkson hospital.
Bug A Boo is marketed to repel mosquitoes flies chiggers and gnats. The product is offered for sale by the Crotse-Tex Drug Company in the period context of insect deterrents.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Kropatsch home near New Castle Wyoming to honor Mr. and Mrs. O J Kropatsch on their 50th wedding anniversary with services and a family dinner. The couple wed June 10 1896 at St Andrews Church Osceola and later moved to a ranch near New Castle. They have seven children seven grandchildren and one great grandson. A solid watch was given to the couple by their children among the many gifts received.
The Wesley Chapel WSCS met with Mrs Leona Dawes and planned next week with Mrs Alice Richards. Local families visited relatives and traveled to Lincoln and Kansas City. Pictured are Mr and Mrs Homer Brigham visiting Sarepta Brigham. others joined picnics and gatherings in Bellwood Columbus and Stromsburg. Dick continues to improve.
The Polk County Medical Society urges a Farm Safety Week check up on machinery tools fences wells pens dangerous animals buildings and home hazards. Emphasizes repair and safe handling training for all, especially children, with secure storage of weapons and poisons.
A hospital column lists patients in medical and surgical wards at St Francis Hospital. Notable names include Mrs Coctor Osceola Mrs Bila Woodard Crete James Brazee Osceola Mrs Dorothy Bush Osceola Linda Gustafson Clarks John Burgess Silver Creek Mrs Hazel Randell Osceola Elmer Pehrson Osceola Obstetrical Mrs Dorothy McKeag Newborn Cheryl Kauthryn McKeag Discharged James Brazee Hazel Randell.
Mrs. Willard Cornell formerly of Ord and Osceola died after four years of ill health. Born February 1 1903 at Elynia Nebraska she lived most of her life in Ord and Polk County. She is survived by her husband Charles Willard her parents Mr and Mrs J S Collison Campbell Neb her siblings and was laid to rest in Ord after services at Osceola Methodist Church.
Twenty Fame Extension Council members and officers met at the courthouse with Mrs. Lloyd Hahn presiding. Reports from the district meeting in Columbus were shared. Planned fall demonstrations include Lighting the Home and The Christmas Buffet with two lessons on Avoiding Financial and Property Tangles and on Storage of Clothes and Linens.
District No. 18 residents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Myer Jr of Columbus visited Josie Benda Tuesday. Arthur Mayberger of near Columbus called at Orville Enyeart home Wednesday. Lena Hecker hosted the Birthday Club Thursday. Dick Marsh and daughter and Mrs. Mary Benda of Los Angeles arrived Wednesday to visit Josie Benda and relatives. Mrs Leo Lassek and daughter returned home Friday after a week with the Zelasny family near Monroe.
Crouse-Tex Drug Co promotes chick welfare with Avi-Ton and Rota Caps in a poultry health push. The notice notes availability and usage guidance for hatchery operations and farm use to support chick vitality.
The Polk County association welcomes Guy Rosenberry James E Cook Barber Christensen A S Torell Sons as new members. The month records show 133 services on 71 farms with 12.2 miles per service and 66 new breedings 35 second breedings and 19 third breedings.
Farmers are asked to list harvest needs for custom work posting acreage, crop and timing. Six shockers placed on farms this week indicate high interest. Farmers should state acreage and crop, with contact details for assistance in filling needs.
County Fair Board and 4-H Club Interests meet to plan a more engaging Polk County fair. They urge public support, emphasize 4-H demonstrations, judging and showmanship contests, and thank parents and leaders for fostering youth farm and homemaking projects.
Thirty seven 4-H leaders from Osceola met at Osceola high school for the annual Demonstration Day to improve skills ahead of the county fair. Extension Specialist Miss Helen Rocke outlined introduction show and tell and conclusion parts and demonstrated tying a square knot to illustrate the method.
The Happy Hour Club met last Thursday at Dorothy Hathquist s home for a short business meeting. Eight members attended and Pauline Anderson was introduced as a new member. Lunch followed the meeting.
The Wise Winners 4 H Club gathered Friday afternoon at Frieda Brunkhorst home. Members discussed summer wardrobe clothing and updated their record books. Darlene Flamme learned even and uneven basing and the blanket stitch. Darlene Leismer joined as a new member. Mrs Brunkhorst served a delicious lunch.
Mrs Tillie Johnson of Princeton Illinois and Mrs Fred Youngdahl plus Lynn Anderson visited the Mouden home. Mrs Lynn Davis traveled to Omaha then Houston Texas after two weeks with Mrs W A Atkinson Stromsburg. Nellie Claussen and Arthur left for Douglas Wyoming after a week with Mrs Clara Falk. Walter Fredrickson and children hosted Helen Kennedy from Racine Wisconsin for dinner. Jack Gerwin and baby left for Chicago after a ten day visit with the Carlsons. Gunnar Carlson and daughter Sonya from Chicago arrived for a visit with Edward Carlson. Russell Anderson returned to Chicago with family after month in Stromsburg. The Andersons bought the Mrs Peter Kemmer home.
Regulations allow veterans to reinstate lapsed insurance without a medical exam until December 31 1946 by applying and paying two months premium. Contact J T Stanton Police Co Veteran's Service Officer in Stromsburg Nebraska for information and application.
Subscriptions are urged for the Omaha World Herald with a prompt response requested to secure delivery. Readers are invited to choose a plan and provide payment details to start or renew service.
The Board of Education reports that an application with plans and specs has been submitted to the C. P. A. board for approval to commence construction of the new school auditorium. Bonds will not fund the athletic field. surplus funds, if any, would allow other uses. The new field is being prepared on tax foreclosed property and will be owned by the district at a small cost. Rental savings from the old football ground will offset field preparations.
Maurice Lewenson, Pastor, invites attendance for Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Divine Worship at 11 a.m. Luther League worship at 8 p.m. Join for welcome to worship.
Rev. G A Randall lists Sunday School at 10 and service at 11 05 with regular acts of worship while away on vacation starting Monday July 8 Willing Workers Class of Stromsburg Church invited to picnic next Wednesday July 3 at Mrs Randall’s home and all welcome to attend worship services during absence
Alfield E. Franzen, pastor, leads Third Sunday after Trinity at The Swede Home Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. A Fourth of July picnic and pot luck supper at 7 p.m. features Luther League stand, prize sports, and VBS children singing. Ev ening Bible School planned for next week.
Mrs Elen Sophia Hanquist born April 6 1881 in Hamilton County near Hordville Nebraska died June 23 1946 at St Francis Hospital Grand Island after a several week illness aged 65 years 2 months 17 days She married William Hanquist April 8 1902 in Central City They had three sons Harold and Lloyd of Hordville and Wilbur who died before her She leaves two sons Harold and Lloyd two grandchildren Dale and Marjorie two brothers John Nyberg of Hordville and Albert Nyberg of Corvallis Oregon a sister Mrs Laura Larson Central City many relatives and friends Funeral arrangements by Brauer Funeral Home Polk and Hordville Baptist Church with Rev Edick A Anderson in charge Mrs Lennert Johnson of Hordville at the piano Singers Lennett Johnson Robert Erickson Verna Erickson and Mrs Orwin White Pallbearers Bob Jenkins Paul Fouts Kenneth Larson Roy Larson Clifford Carlson and Harold Carlson Interment in Baptist cemetery at Hordville
Take home what you want. Sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co.
The Cust A. Peterson children and families gathered in Osceola city park on Sunday June 30. Seventy nine relatives attended with sixty five present including Gunnard Peterson Ted Johnson and families Reynold Peterson and families and others. Four visitors joined the event and three marriages occurred during the year with one birth recorded. The next reunion is set for the last Sunday in June 1947.
Mrs Arthur Hemingson and others visited in Shaf ter California while the Sandells hosted Mont hay dinner. Families from Stromsburg Strang and Porter ville joined in Sunday dinners and a Methodist Fellowship. Arthur Marshall wed Gretchen to Victor Ebbel in Denver. Several relatives and friends visited Polk this week with illnesses and hospital stays noted, including Linda Kay Gustafson ill with bronchial pneumonia and Alice Bodine surgery. Local events include showers, funerals, and trips to Lincoln for the 4th races.
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