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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
6
A survey by the State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Nebraska shows 45 percent of 500 responding firms employ 6868 non natives. In five years 2218 people moved to Nebraska for jobs, and 155 firms regularly receive out of state inquiries.
South Dakota Senator Karl Mundt proposed giving power priority rights to states where produced. Governor Morrison called the idea ridiculous and unthinkable and said it would fail Senate committee review. He argued the change would hurt Nebraska public power and oppose federal Missouri Basin development funds.
Frontier Airlines under new management again asks the Civil Aeronautics Board for more time to prove commitment to air service. The airline pledges to serve Alliance Chadron Hastings McCook Kearney and Sidney, after previous owners failed to meet obligations.
Governor Morrison sent a strong letter to Defense Secretary Robert McNamara protesting a plan to reduce Nebraska Army National Guard strength. He warned the reorganization would halve state troops, empty seven towns of units, and leave western Nebraska without capable forces for state and national emergencies.
Ataturk University in Turkey, patterned after U S land grant schools, held commencement for its first class of 102 graduates. Of these 95 earned degrees in agriculture with Dr Marvel Baker giving the address. Nebraskans Dr B N Greenberg Dean Elvin F Fro lik Dr Franklin Eldridge Jason Webster and Hall Allen attended.
A report notes Ataturk sits a short distance from the Russian border in Eastern Turkey, highlighting its strategic location near international frontiers.
The Nebraska Public Power Committee voted 5 to 4 against a subcommittee report on retail duplication of facilities and moved to secret sessions before August 6 to seek solutions. Unanimous approval is required for any measure. Sen Don Thompson called the Legislative Council Study Committee on public power to convene its members for recommendations.
Marilyn Mae Miller and Duane L. Peterson wed at three o'clock Sunday afternoon July 15 in the First Methodist Church Osceola with Rev. Ray Hawkins officiating. Parents are Mr and Mrs Robert D Miller and Mr and Mrs Reynold Peterson.
The ceremony featured white carnation corsages for both and a reception for 132 guests. Mrs. Vivian Dunning of Shelby, aunt of the bride, cut the cake. Aunt attendants included Mrs. Don Ward and Mrs. Harlan Rowan. Gifts were organized by Misses Joyce Jones and Carole Johnson. The bride wore a pink and white embroidered linen dress and is a Lexington High School alumna employed at the local ASC office. The groom, an Osceola High School graduate and former serviceman, works for the Farmers Coop Association in Osceola.
Kenneth Wills, 19, of Shelby, died after the car he rode in left the road and hit a tree near Rising City. Holly Harry Mills died July 9 in Waverly Iowa and was buried July 14. The Joachim Robak farm near Duncan sold for 108 dollars per acre to Joe Stachura. Sid Sigler left for the armed forces after a farewell hosted by the Adamses in Stromsburg. Betty Jean Kumpf married Raymond Morrow at Shiloh Church York County July 17 at 1 30 p m.
The Board of Education elected Leonard E. Hansen of Chadron as Osceola schools superintendent for the coming year. Hansen has served as a Chadron High principal. Elizabeth Bennett Crouse, born 1861 in Wheeling West Virginia, died July 13 in Pasadena California. Survived by four sons including Samuel T. of Osceola. Donald Schmoker and wife announce birth of a son Dennis F E u ene on July 16. Polk County farmers buy steel grain bins through CCC with AAA offices. 7 farmers take 1350 bushel bins. Joe Chantry becomes Muse Theatre manager as J D Jarmin heads to army service.
Thirty years ago Osceola reports the closure of J. H. Eller & Co with the entire stock turned over to a mercantile company for immediate disposal. Five Osceolans attend the University of Nebraska summer session Lois Fentress Helen Huston W E Thompson Mildred Peterson and J Carl Bryant. Mr and Mrs Nick Gerdes move their household goods from David City and plan to open a used car shop on the square.
Born today to Mr and Mrs C Edwin Johnson a son and born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Will Zimmerman a daughter. Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson return from their wedding trip via Chicago and Minneapolis visiting Lincoln and W O Johnsons family. Oscar Anderson reports two new farm buildings including a 32 by 36 barn and a 28 by 24 crib with granary. Primary results indicate nominating R B Howell and Gilbert.
Charles Bryan secured the Democratic nomination for governor while M. Hitchcock and C. H. Randall are linked as Republican hopefuls for the U.S. Senate race. The era shows Randall as a likely GOP candidate alongside Hitchcock.
The article traces Nebraska threshing from human and animal power to steam and traction engines, highlighting the rise of threshers in the 1870s and the shift from hand feeding to multi-person crews. It notes early methods like wind and sheets, and the evolution to powered separators and mobile machines.
The threshing ring served as a key social and economic hub in Nebraska, reflecting the cooperative spirit that propelled the American West into a leading position in global grain production. It helped farmers keep pace with expanding harvests and sustained regional bread production.
The Cooperative Extension Service started in 1914 through the U S Department of Agriculture and State Land-Grant Colleges. County governments joined with agents in agricultural, home demonstration, and 4-H programs to apply research to everyday farming and living standards. Other nations study U S extension methods to improve productivity and living levels.
The Merry Mixers 4-H Club met July 18 at the Johnson home with a roll call exercise and discussion of fair entries. Members practiced singing for the July 25 song contest at the Stromsburg Lutheran Church and planned a picnic for August 18 at Buckley Park.
Mrs Eva Hennings of Silver Creek travels to Cleveland Ohio to visit son Glen and his family and plans a physical checkup at the Cleveland Clinic. Monday evening supper guests at Waldean Johnsons included Rolland Dahlin Alvin Dahlin and Gregg Stevens with Gregg from Lincoln for Alvin Dahlins 65th birthday.
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