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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
1
Ward reported the death of W. E. Hurst a former Polk County Judge who served from 1892 to 1896. He was 86 and survived by two daughters Mrs Pearl Swanson Wenatchee Washington and Mrs Edwina Barnes Barton Florida and a sister Mrs Ben McCormick Osceola. Burial occurred in California.
Mrs. W. H. Davis 80, lifelong Nebraska resident and Silver Creek homemaker, died July 7 at St Francis Osceola after a stroke. Survived by husband W. H. Davis daughter Mrs Chas Youngstrom and brothers Albert and Elzie Bivens. Funeral July 10 at Silver Creek Methodist Church with Rev. H J Hart. Burial in Silver Creek cemetery.
Mrs. Mary K. Irmer, 78, died last Thursday and was buried at Gresham Monday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Gresham for Mrs. Sabra Moore, 98, who passed away there Friday.
The Polk County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis holds its annual meeting July 20 at 8 p.m. in Osceola District Court Room. Members will review the March of Dimes campaign, elect officers for 1948-49, and plan service programs for polio patients.
Erma Jane Laase of Lincoln is a guest of her grandmother Mrs A F Nuquist this week.
Blessie struck out 16 as Osceola blanked Sutton 3 0 on Sutton field. Isrealson fanned 18 for Sutton in a pitching duel. Osceola plated two runs in the third as Wills and Henggler scored after key hits and an error. Osceola climbs into a tie for second, next facing York.
The Polk County Extension News describes Red Hats selling to fund beef for a barbecue and promote conservation. Flying farmers plan to attend Conservation Field Day, with a temporary landing field prepared. 4-H Saddle Club activities, building improvements for the County Fair, and pest control guidance for hoppers are also covered along with notes on demonstrations and staffing.
Mrs Robert Carlson called Saturday at the Joe Karges home. Mrs Tomaseviecz and Mary of Clarks called Monday at the Joe Tomaseviecz home. Mr and Mrs David Smith and family left for Sweet Home Oregon after a week at the Guy Smith home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Etzel and son of Omaha spent the weekend at the Guy Smith home. Mr and Mrs Joe Karges and Doris called Sunday at the John Voichaske home. Mr and Mrs John Voichaske and family were Monday callers in Genoa on business.
The Osceola law firm Mills and Mills expands to Mills Mills and Mills with Robert Mills joining as the latest partner. M A Mills Sr remains senior partner. Frank D Mills retired this month. Alex and Robert are the junior partners joining with M A Mills Jr. and staff reflecting local legal history and reputation.
Mr and Mrs L R Hahn announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Jean to Mayjnard H Anderson son of Mr and Mrs H K Anderson. The ceremony was Saturday July 3 at 2 pm at Central City Methodist parsonage with Rev Dawson J Park presiding. The bride wore a white silk suit with gold accessories and a white lace hat. The couple reside in the community.
The Wesley Chapel Club will meet on July 21 at the home of Mrs. Har ry Herrmann with Mrs. Hugh Schmoker assisting hostess.
Mrs John McPeek returned to her Geneva home Wednesday after a ten day visit with her daughter Mrs W M Mouden and family here.
Mr and Mrs M L Richards and family Mr and Mrs J H Gustafson of Osceola and Mr and Mrs Irvin Sundberg and son of Lincoln were callers at the home of Alb Sundburg and Mrs Sundburg at Stromsburg Sunday afternoon.
Last Saturday Gregg Eklund Dwight Swanson and Bob Wal green returned home from Sew ard after attending the Augustana Lutheran Boys Camp where 95 boys were enrolled. The camp is sponsored by the Lutheran Brotherhood of six districts with LeMoyne Monsor in attendance as a fourth year Junior Leader and swimming contest judge.
President Truman signed the second peace time draft law on June 24 reestablishing local draft boards in every county and registering men ages 18 through 25. Registration starts around August 1 after about a month setup. 225,000 to 250,000 may be inducted in the first year with a 21 month training period. Married men and certain veterans are exempt. college students may finish current terms.
Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church sponsors a Blackwood Brothers concert at Osceola High School Auditorium on Friday July 23. The Shenandoah Iowa group are radio favorites on KMA. Advance tickets go on sale at the church with tickets at the door that evening. Circle No 1 WSCS will serve lunch after the program.
Last Friday a group of 4-H girls with mothers and leaders gathered at the 4-H Building at the Fair Grounds for a fabrics demonstration by Mrs. Edith Stevens of the Silk Shop in Omaha. She explained fabrics, care, style trends, and helped with personal color and style questions. Miss Crosby arranged the session through Miss Allegra Wilkins, 4-H Clothing Specialist.
Omaha reports record cattle prices in the first two days of the week with steers nearing $40 and choice Angus heifers at $39. Cows sold up to $27 for mature grades, veals to $31, and stockers $24-29. Hogs lagged behind with lighter weights around $29-29.75. Lambs posted a top of $32.50, shorn lambs at $26-26.25 and ewes at $8.11.
The Osceola American Legion Junior team loses 9-7 to the Lincoln Fords in Osceola. Lincoln breaks open with six runs in the third inning, aided by three hits four Osceola errors and a wild pitch. Gus Tafson pitches well for Osceola aside from the big inning while McCormick contributes at bat. Columbus visits Osceola next Sunday for a league contest.
Mr and Mrs L M Merrick returned last Thursday from a three country tour in Canada. The trip included visits to Ottawa Montreal and Quebec City after attending an insurance convention where Mr Merrick represented his company. They traced ancestral sites near Meaford and Merrickville then spent two days in Burlington Vermont with the Nyquist family and met Mr and Mrs Russell Snygg of Grand Island both former Osceola residents.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces openings for Maintenance Superintendent across Public Housing Administration units in Cedar Rapids Iowa Alliance Nebraska Grand Island Hastings Sidney and Minneapolis Each salary ranges from 2469 to 3648 dollars annually Applications and blanks available from Civil Service Secretary at any first or second class post office or from the Eighth U S Civil Service Region Information Office St Paul Minnesota.
Thomas E. Kelly of Omaha is spending the week as a guest of the D. T. Kelly family, visiting local relations and enjoying the hospitality.
The Garden Club plans a Tuesday gathering on July 20 with host Lulu Ward assisting Mrs Amanda Waite as leader. Miss Olive McBeth will present a film and roll call features midsummer flowers.
The Polk County AAA Committee announces a wheat loan price of $2.08 per bushel for No 1 wheat. Loans cover farm or approved warehouse storage with sealing fees per bushel. Interest at 3 percent applies, with barley oats and rye loans available similarly once county rates are received. Contact the AAA office for details and applications.
Lincoln VA official Ashley Westmoreland announces July 31 as the last day to reinstate lapsed GI life insurance without a medical exam. After that, those with lapse longer than three months must pass a physical. About 3,116 Nebraska veterans have reinstated in six months. policies range from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars with waivers during total disability.
The local Rebekah chapter installed new officers for the next term at the regular lodge meeting last Friday night. Named officers include Noble Grand Marie Lewis, Vice Grand Margaret Pehrson, Treasurer Fanny Mecray, Secretary Charlotte VanHorn, and others such as Eunice Snider, Sybilla Hotchkiss, Gladys Roberts, Allegra Johnson, Mae Braithwait, Thelma Peterson, Nina Bond, Mary Locke, Laura Hendrickson, Ella Koehler, and an Outside Guardian, Inside Guardian.
Vance W Marquis born in Osceola laid to rest in Osceola cemetery beside his mother after services in Lincoln. An Osceola High School graduate, he earned a Nebraska engineering degree and served two years with the 23rd Engineers in France during World War I. He worked for state and federal highway departments until his death in Ames Iowa. He is survived by his wife residing in Ames. His mother Jessie Marquis was a longtime Osceola teacher and librarian who died in 1938.
One York boy was killed and three others seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a home made bomb they were experimenting with exploded at the Nicolaus filling station. Donald Nicolaus, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Ted Nicolaus, was in serious condition at York hospital along with the other injured youths. The Nicolaus family formerly lived in Osceola but moved to York about ten years ago.
The Osceola Osceola area reports bowling weather and corn growth while detailing baseball injuries and team struggles. Johnny Callahan of Calloway broke his arm pitching in a Loup Valley League game. Bud Blessie from Omaha’s 1938 McDevitts is recovering after a near identical injury. The Osceola base ball team shows improved hitting and hopes to clinch the Cornhusker League title with upcoming games against Columbus and Humphrey. Local courthouse tours draw visitors who praise the building’s cleanliness and upkeep.
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