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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
1
The Newman Grove Reporter notes residents complain of unlawful firecracker use over several days. Police trouble suspected as cars roam streets. strict laws threaten fines from 25 to 100 dollars and up to five days in county jail.
Patrolman Tay Sysie survived a Wednesday afternoon crash as his patrol car overturned at the main Ashland entrance while chasing a speeder. The vehicle skidded on gravel, rolled onto its side and then top, but Sysie remained in the seat to radio the incident as a road block formed and the speeder likely fled via a side road toward Bland Garvette.
City officials and firemen approve a warning system for approaching tornadoes and other emergencies. Two long blasts on the fire siren, each lasting one minute, will signal a warning. A louder siren will be installed soon, with further investigations to classify storms.
Two sons attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles B Pirie in Wymore Arbor State. Robert Pirie rear admiral US Navy flew in from Naples Italy and his son John traveled from New York City where he serves as assistant general counsel for Pan American Airways.
Ambitious Neligh residents rose before dawn to witness a sun total eclipse just after 5 am on Wednesday, lasting about 15 seconds and described as a rare last chance to view such an event. In Albion, the Woman's Club backed a pool project, with 25 members filing petitions for a special election and 477 signatures to urge bonds up to 50,000 dollars to acquire land and build a bathhouse.
On June 29 at 66 am the Bla Bridge over the Missouri River celebrated its 25th year. A Chicagoan became the 5 232 123rd driver to cross for free as crowds gathered during two Saturday night parades in Fonea. Roy Pfister ran Ponca’s sole barber shop and welcomed a boost as Whisker Club members resigned from the board. Marines across Seward engage in July recruitment maneuvers for a Midwest Marine Company headed to boot camp in San Diego.
Blair's Municipal Light and Power plant will pay off the last of its indebtedness today. $90,000 in bonds, not yet due, are being picked up by the Board of Public Works with funds accumulated beyond operating expense and regular bond payments. This marks the first time in years the plant has no bonded debt.
Reports over the past month describe dozens of bee swarms entering farm houses in York County. County Agent estimates at least 200 swarms have penetrated homes, preventable with proper house repairs.
Osceola conducts street spraying for several days to curb bothersome mosquitos. A breakdown of the sprayer halted work over the weekend, but spraying resumed Wednesday after mounting the equipment on a different truck.
Sen Ralph W Hill of Hebron Nebraska in Osceola Polk County Wednesday in support of his bid for state treasurer He has three legislative terms on banking appropriations and revenue committees and is a Nebraska University graduate Mrs Hill accompanied him on the Polk County stop.
In a light column this week residents note fewer firecrackers and a muted Fourth of July. A total solar eclipse promises spectacle but clouds obscure it, prompting playful complaints and a shrug at nature. Guy Ball and son plan to return to Osceola with Florida Keys tales and humor about swimming and water use.
Primary election nears with filings closed at 5:00 p.m. on July 1. In Polk County, candidates filed for county offices and one state post, led by Andrew Swanson seeking governor on the Democratic ticket. Names and dates list multiple Republicans and Democrats for county offices including clerk, attorney, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, and others with last entries June 80.
St Vincent Church reports purchase of Cherie Negley properties in Osceola to build a new church rectory and park. The plan includes a five year building program funded by a building fund committee and a seating capacity around 250 to 869. Father John H. Howe has served since 1946.
The June climate was typical with high 80s overall and a peak 102 on the 25th. Osceola observer Harold Klingman notes a 40 degree low on the 4th and only one night stayed above 60. Six rainfall events brought 5.02 inches, keeping the year above normal.
Delwin and Ronald Rystrom open the Ice Cream Drive-Inn east of Malek's Service Station on the highway on Friday July 9 offering Whip-O-Creme and root beer. The duo gives a free vanilla cone to each visitor to welcome the community.
The Polls County Chapter of American Red Cross sponsors a second beginner swim class starting Monday under Water Safety Director William H Norton. The course runs through July 30 with free instruction and a pool seat ticket required. enroll via Mr Norton at the Osceola pool.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets Thursday July 15 at 2 30 in the church basement. A covered dish lunch is served and Mrs G Clarence Carlson oversees the program.
Mrs Mildred Snodgrass departed Friday evening for South Gate California to visit her sister Hazel Nelson for two weeks.
A Polk county guide explains fire reporting procedures and states all county fire departments share the same dial number 2221. Residents are advised to call 2221 to be connected with their local fire department in case of a fire emergency.
Polk county wheat yields run poor to fair as rust and hot weather cut test weights and total production. Osceola elevators report two thirds to three fourths harvested with averages in the low twenties, test weights 56 to 57 pounds. Stromburg and Polk areas show similar patterns with 20 to 30 bushels per acre and moisture low.
Warranty deeds record transfers of undivided interests. Rudolph G Sandin and wife to Signe S Van Doren convey one half in Wie NEE 4 21 14 3. Rudolph Schinzel and wife to Rudolph Schinzel NE and SE 1 49 13 1. Ralph P Mills and others to Martin Hoffman in SW 32 13 3.
Roger W. Werner 20 son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Werner Polk recently joined the 187th Airborne RCT in Beppu Japan for Operation Rainfall the unit first training maneuver since arriving from Korea last October He serves as a gunner in Company H The Army recruit joined in November 1951.
A Swede Nome road crash near Osceola injures and kills members of the Jorgensen family returning from a holiday gathering. Darla Jorgensen, three, died from head injuries after being ejected from the car. other relatives were treated. In a separate incident Clarence Dey, 13, lost three fingers and potentially more on his right hand while handling firecrackers. Rex Rhodes, friend, suffered eye injuries. Both incidents occurred July 4 in Nebraska.
Eleanor Gabriel attended Kearney State Normal College summer school and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Albert W Gabriel. She was joined by Ardith Nelson of Lexington. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Dewayne Fox and family of Denver visited the Gabriel home.
Four Polk County 4-H clubs joined many from the region for Judging Days at Central City. The event focused on judging 4-H work and projects. Thirty-four participants from the four clubs traveled to take part in the judging activities.
Mr and Mrs Edward Landgraf and daughters Joan and Kathy of Porterville California visited relatives in Nebraska for two weeks. They stayed with Mrs Landgrapfs parents Mr and Mrs I D Huston and joined the Hustons and Paul Eveland family in Elmwood for Fourth of July celebrations.
Local notes cover harness racing plans in Walthill Nebraska with Polk county program dates August 4 and 5 and crowd expectations. Other items include hospital planning by Davis and Wilson of Lincoln with September bid date, a Bud Anderson softball injury and county political ambitions, plus community games results and a firecracker safety concern with calls for stronger laws.
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