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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
1
The U S Department of Agriculture announces the 1960 Conservation Reserve as the fifth year of the Soil Bank program. Farmers withdraw cropland for conservation up to 10 years, using an offer and acceptance system with a national basic rate of 13.50 per acre and Nebraska 12.50. Forms and details arrive mid August in county offices.
Army 2nd Lt. Robert G. Eklund, 24, Osceola Neb., son of Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Eklund, finished eight week infantry officer leadership school July 14 at Fort Benning Ga. He is a 1953 Osceola High School and 1958 Nebraska U. graduate and former Toklat Wilderness Lodge employee.
Local market notes list eggs for straight run and hens with cream offerings. No further details on prices or quantities provided.
Donald Gabriel, son of Albert W. Gabriel of Osceola Wrecking Co., announces plans to start a joint venture with his father involving acetyte, arc welding, diesel, and electrical work. A 1951 Osceola High School graduate, he studied at Nebraska University for two years, served 24 months in the military, and completed automotive and diesel training at Milford tech school and Delco Remy Electrical School in Omaha before working as a diesel serviceman for John Deere Implement Co. at Cozad.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Alt of Gresham announce the arrival of a baby boy born at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital on Tuesday July 28. No name has been given yet. The Alts already have an older daughter.
Friends plan open house at Mrs. Jessie Hewitt's home Friday afternoon July 31 to honor her 80th birthday.
Axel Anderson, Aurora and Margit with Mrs Henry Krogh of Omaha returned from Rockford Illinois after attending a wedding and visiting relatives. Royal Johnson, seven, won a Holstein heifer at the Good Red Circle Auction held July 24 25 on the CK Ranch near Brookville Kansas. The auction aims to help farm youngsters own purebred calves. Mrs A J Herrmann hosted 16 ladies for a morning coffee honoring Mrs Mark Timm and Mrs A J Manthy, bound for Chandler Arizona after a 19 week stay.
The Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Committee approved planning for the Jones Creek Watershed. The State Conservation Service team will develop a final plan using the watershed residents application, with local approval required before any structures or measures begin.
The first world soil conservation stamp will be issued August 26 in Rapid City South Dakota. Cooperators of Polk County soil and water district are honored for conservation work since 1945. The 4 cent stamp salutes farmers and district workers nationwide.
George Mickey of Montana formerly from Osceola captured the preliminary open handicap event by posting a 95 x 100 at the Havie Gun Club in Montana. The article notes Mr and Mrs Mark Gustafson as coffee guests Monday evening with his parents.
County Extension Office seeks a secretary. Apply in person at the Extension office by Friday August 7.
Osceola defeated Silver Creek 5-1 at home to strengthen first place in the Central Nebraska League. Brazee earned the win with 7 strikeouts, Monson and Gross nicklaus aided behind the plate, while Houderscheidt struck out 10 for Silver Creek. Next Sunday Osceola travels to Cedar Rapids for an evening game.
The Women s Bowling Association will meet Wednesday August 5 at 7 30 p m in the Auxiliary room above the Legion Club. Plans for the coming bowling season will be made and every interested bowler is urged to attend.
Mrs. Chris Gaedtke has replaced Janice Carlson as receptionist at Dr Blodigs office. She began work last week. Dr. H S Eklund returned Sunday July 25 after a month at his cabin in Canada. Mrs Eklund and Gregg are spending this week in St Paul Minnesota visiting relatives.
Osceola fell 9-8 to Shelby in a Sunday game after leading into the seventh inning. Miley pitched with McCormick catching for Osceola, who had eight hits and three walks while Milsey recorded ten strikeouts. Shelby had five hits and three walks, fending off Osceola's late rally.
Harold Rogers 53 of Antioch California died at home Thursday July 23 after a sudden heart attack. Born in Shelby Nebraska he attended Osceola High School and worked in Polk County before moving to Texas then California where he spent the rest of his life. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery. Osceola Volunteer Firemen hold a regular monthly meeting Thursday July 30.
Sixty four complaints were filed at the office of County Attorney William H Norton for the April to June 1959 quarter. All resulted in convictions or guilty pleas with penalties assessed. A full report was filed with the Board of County Commissioners in July 1959 and is open to public inspection.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon July 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Baptist Church at Stromsburg for Thelandar Peterson who died Friday July 24 at age 85. Rev Earl H Byleen officiated. Burial followed at Stromsburg Cemetery.
Mrs Russ Vanwinkle and Janet of Silver Creek called at the Dale Frizzell home Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Tillman Joy attended the Anderson Bryan wedding in York Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Don Ray Byers Jr and family of Columbus and Mrs Don Byers and sister Mrs Marjorie Fonda spent over a week at Lake Ericson. Don Byers arrived Thursday evening and all returned home Sunday evening. The George Barry families of Valpariso had a picnic dinner at the Bill Barry home Sunday. Mrs Wren Sherwood, Mrs Hazel Anderson, Miss Lillie Johnson and Miss Vernell Carlson were coffee guests of Miss Otelia Johnson Saturday afternoon.
A list of patients and their home towns including Osceola Gresham Silver Creek Stromsburg Genoa Polk and Broken Bow appears in the Annie Jeffreys Memorial Hospital news section. Names include Mrs Ord Wallace Mrs Raymond Twoarek Arthur Gabriel and Oscar Olson among others.
The Cheerie Sisters 4-H club met at the Methodist Church basement for a regular business meeting and discussed problems with outfits. The next gathering is planned for July 28 at Barbara Buresh's home, reported by Barbara Wieseman.
The 4-H Cookie Gals held an achievement day at Vivian Carlson's home on Wednesday July 22. Mothers were special guests as the girls displayed work from their main projects and gave demonstrations. Hostesses Mrs Milton Peterson Mrs Ed Neimier and Mrs Rupert Carlson served a delicious lunch. Reporter Connie Wagner.
At the July 20 meeting Ann Dunn hosted the 4 H Homemaking Club with Mrs Henry Buresh assisting in leader Mrs Gerhardt Lux absence. Members reported counts of aprons towels and potholders and plans were made to participate in the Dress Revue at the Polk County Fair. Reporter Anne Dunn.
The 4 H Homemaking Club held Achievement Day in the Methodist Church basement on Monday afternoon July 13. Members modeled aprons towels and pot holders in a Dress Revue for mothers and guests the Cook ie Gals. Henry Buresh and leaders served a luncheon from a decorated table. Reporter Anne Dunn.
Mr and Mrs Ray Conrad and Mr and Mrs Gary Conrad and Shane were among many members attending the Meridian Hardware Club in David City. Mrs John Theisen of Schuyler returned home after two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Schott and Anne. Mrs A J Manthey and Mrs Mark Timm spent last weekend with Mrs C G Delfs in Lincoln and returned home Monday.
Central Electric and Gas Company advised 45 Nebraska and South Dakota towns it will intervene before the Federal Power Commission in Northern Natural Gas Company's latest rate request. The increase seeks about 10.7 million dollars in additional annual revenues, with 1.086 million applying to Central. The concern is potential refunds and impact until decisions on Northern's prior applications are resolved. distributors continue joint defense to keep rates reasonable.
A steak fry dinner was held Sunday at the Bob Sterup home in honor of Mr and Mrs Laurence Meister’s birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs Bill Baker and sons of Omaha Rex Hayes of Hayward Calif Orlin Miller of Shelby Mr and Mrs Laurence Meister and family Mr and Mrs Fritz Husak and Danny Marlene Meister Don and Vic Sterup. Mrs Medy Branting and Mrs Harry Rodene were coffee guests of Mrs Wren Sherwood last Thursday afternoon.
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