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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
1
At a special meeting the city council opened bids from six firms for a new fire station and found all bids exceeded the architect's estimate by at least 1943 dollars. With no bid under the estimate, the council rejected all bids and moved to re advertise for bids. About 25 contractors attended the opening.
Concordia Teachers College reps return from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod convention in St Paul announcing Synod approval of 335000 for a new gymnasium at Concordia College Seward. The college also plans Lutheran high school teacher training and receives a 45000 Ford Foundation check to endow staff salaries for 10 years, with principal usable later.
Twenty nine men and 26 tractors harvested 180 acres of corn at Emil Pospisil’s farm in about 90 minutes. Pospisil’s illness left corn at a critical stage requiring timely cultivation to avoid loss. Meadow Grove News reported the scene as neighbors rallied to aid.
The Farwell Irrigation District report cleared the Interior Department and was favorably reported to the House of Representatives. The telegram notes a favorable budget view but indicates no appropriations yet. Also, Howard county oil drilling halted after reaching about 3,400 feet with granite reported and no depth confirmed.
The Chicago and North Western asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the Albion branch, saying it operates at a loss with no traffic prospects. The line serves Snider, Dodge, Howells, Clarkson, Creston, Leigh, Humphrey, Cornlea, Lindsay, Newman Grove, Bradish, Albion, Loretto, Petersburg and Elgin. only Humphrey and Albion have alternate rail service.
A Wilber resident reported a prowler but sheriff John Tesar and city police found only a lone squirrel pacing the tin roof. The incident, described as squirrely by Sheriff Tesar, ended without danger.
Polk county renovates the former 4 H Building at the fair grounds into a 48 by 44 foot general purpose hall with a 16 by 18 stage. Harold E Klingman says $3500 spent so far with volunteer labor and discounts but funding gaps halt completion. Ak Sar Ben grants help but additional several thousand dollars are needed for kitchen rest rooms and new floor before finalization.
Osceola beat Duncan 5 3 on Sunday at the opponents field as Burt Brazee pitched all nine innings with 10 strikeouts deciding the game. This marked Osceola's second win over Duncan this season after a 9 6 victory in the summer. The town team faces Shelby next at 8 00 p m Thursday and then travels to Tarnov on Sunday.
The Luther League of St. Paul Lutheran Church sponsors a home made ice cream social at 8:00 p.m. Friday July 27 on the church lawn. The Osceola Band will play for the event and the public is invited.
Mary writes a sharp, nostalgic defense of rural life arguing that despite aches, misfortune, and scarcity, families enjoy freedom, crops, and steady progress. She counters Gertie’s woes with observations about storms, health, and political fears while urging gratitude and resilience. The tone is intimate and iterative as she reassures her correspondent.
Auction to liquidate the estate of the late Maude G Musselman. Items consigned by Mrs G A Randall include a complete list of household furnishings some antiques. Dick Merrick will cry the sale at the Musselman residence near the First National Bank at 7 30 p m Friday July 20. The First National Bank will do the clerking.
The Polk County Fair Board teams with the National Needlecraft Bureau to offer county entrants a chance at part of 3000 in cash prizes in the Nationwide Crochet Contest. All county crochet exhibits qualify for national entry. blue ribbons at the fair earn entry into the national competition. For details contact Department Superintendent Mrs. Raymond Burke of Stromsburg.
Pfc. Robert Moore arrives Wednesday from Bamberg Germany for a 30 day furlough to visit relatives in Oklahoma Fremont and Osceola. He will return to Germany after his furlough. James Duane Nium comes to Osceola from Fort Chaffee Arkansas to visit his parents and then departs Saturday for Minnesota before going to his new station in Maryland.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Cenny took their son Alvin Jr to Lincoln for a Tuesday checkup at the Orthopedic Hospital.
Asmus Hennings an early settler died at his Star City home on Wednesday July 4 after a long heart ailment. Born in Omaha Nebraska he was 79. He and his wife and three children moved from Osceola to the Canadian district in 1910 and farmed thirty years. The funeral was held July 7 at his home with six nephews as pallbearers. He leaves two sons Milton of Star City James of Choiceland a daughter Ethel Mrs Ab Garinger and eight grandchildren. He was survived by two sisters and two brothers and predeceased by a daughter Grace and by his wife Ella Schmo ker.
Miss Margaret Crosby, Polk County's County Home Extension Agent for nine years, resigned and left Osceola Saturday. She is touring the Black Hills, Yellowstone, and Salt Lake City with plans to visit the West Coast. She said she may return after a three month leave but plans are undecided. The extension vacancy remains unfilled amid personnel shortages.
Mr and Mrs John Wheatley return to their home in Los Angeles last Tuesday after a month long visit with Mrs Wheatley s daughter Mrs Lawrence Bowe and family in the area.
The 1956 Osceola wheat harvest is finished with yields varying from a top 60-pound grain at Floyd Emmons Valley farm to an average 15 to 16 bushels per acre across tableland and valley. Local elevators note more cars available and 38 carloads have been shipped from Osceola.
Miss Ruth Ann Clarkson and the Rev Homer P Bollinger were wed at the Chapel of St Paul Methodist Church in Omaha. Officiants were Dr Charles Bollinger Jr and Dr Alva H Clark with maid of honor Helen Clarkson and ushers Jerry Monck and Ade John Philon. The ceremony followed by a small reception and a honeymoon to the Black Hills. They will reside at 2420 Craig Avenue Sidney where Bollinger serves as co pastor of First Methodist after leaving Osceola in June.
Gerald R. Johansen son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Johansen of Osceola volunteered for induction into the United States armed forces and was forwarded to Omaha on July 17.
Urge cooperation across Nebraska county chapters to promote early polio vaccination for infants to age 20 and expectant mothers. Clinton Belknap notes Salk vaccine is arriving, warns delays could skip portions of state allotments, and urges vaccination as soon as available through the summer.
Maleks and Andersons played a close game last Tuesday evening with Andersons winning 13 to 10. Siglers beat East Side 14 to 6. Kepners swamped Crouses 10 to 4 and the Record nosed past Johnsons 13 to 9. Standings show Kepners Johnsons Andersons East Side Crouses with 11, 11, 11, 11, 0, 3. Next Tuesday July 20 Andersons meet the Record and Maleks face Johnsons. Friday July 24 Kepners vs Johnsons and Maleks vs East Side.
Rebekah Lodge plans a regular meeting next Wednesday evening July 25 with details missing. Wesley Chapel Club postpones from July 18 to July 24 with Mrs Marvin Dawes as hostess and Mrs David Richards assisting. members are asked to bring a half dozen cookies.
Lee Rein and daughter Lor raine Berck motored to St. Paul on business last Tuesday.
The Anderson family held a picnic supper at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Thursday evening. Attendees included Wilmer Anderson and Hazel Crank of Denver along with numerous Anderson relatives and their spouses and children.
Basil O'Connor announces the March of Dimes will remain separate from the Federal Service joint fund plan. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will run its own campaign January 2–31, 1957, emphasizing personal appeals and voluntary giving to combat polio.
The 4 H Homemaking Club held a June 11 picnic at Osceola park. Members and eight guests swam for two hours, then met and ate a picnic supper. The next meeting is August 27 at the Gerhart Lux home to display articles from Lets Help Mother and Dad.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Krance and children of Omaha and Mrs. Frances Rech of David City visited Monday evening with Mr. Krance's sister Mrs. Lee Rein and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bowe entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crossant of Shelby and other local couples last Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Wheatley of Los Angeles.
Vic Ohman of a major insurer advocates six safety rules to reduce farm machinery injuries during National Farm Safety Week July 22 to 28. Guards on power take off, shutting off power before maintenance, not unclogging machines by hand, staying focused, no extra riders, and safe highway practices with a red flag.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett announce a baby girl born Sunday July 15 in Ontario California weighing six pounds three ounces. Mr and Mrs Raymond Donelson of Omaha welcome Ronald Ray born Tuesday July 17 at Clarkson Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces with two sisters Jane t and Barbara. Mr and Mrs Glen Wobig announce a baby girl born Monday July 16 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital weighing seven pounds nine ounces making the family four girls and one boy.
List of patients admitted and discharged at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital for the week of July 9 to July 16. Includes names from Osceola Shelby Osceola and surrounding areas with several dismissals noted.
On Wednesday the community marked the cornerstone ceremony for the new grade school. Dr. Jeffrey of Rawlins Wyoming officiated, placing a copper box with a 1956 Osceola High School annual and faculty and pupil lists. A fuller report will appear next week.
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