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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
2
Osceola Nebraska publication history notes the paper began as The Homesteader in August 1872, founded by H. T. Arnold. It is entered as second class matter at the Osceola post office. Kathleen A. Howe serves as editor with subscription rates listed for Nebraska and outside Nebraska.
Legal notice in Polk County Nebraska announces sale of Herman J Heaston estate Sitka property described as S1/2 NE1/4 and E1/2 NW1/4 Section 31 13N 1W at 2 PM June 18 1971 at Osceola Court House South door open one hour sale subject to encumbrances 15 percent cash at sale balance on court confirmation First Trust Company of York conservator and attorney notice of incorporation Osceola Propane Inc file in Osceola Nebraska address RFD1 corporate purpose petroleum products and stock details shows capital 100000 fully paid shares directors officers to be elected.
Public notice in Polk County Nebraska calls all creditors of Maurice S Watts and Maggie A Wieselman to file claims by September 16 or 23, 1971. A hearing on claims is set for September 17, 1971 at 10 a.m. in the County Court of Polk County.
Gov. J. James Exon sides with the new 90 day session plan and defers veto on a personal property tax exemption bill. Sen. J. W. Burbach pressed a modest reform that would raise sales and income taxes to replace local government revenue, but failed to extend the session for further action.
After 38 years in the grocery business Mr and Mrs M R Anderson disposed of the Thriftway Store effective June 5. New owners Mr and Mrs Harold Pearson of Bellevue moved to Osceola and occupy the Jerry Johansen residence.
Albert Ryan, Osceola barber, has run a single town business for over 53 years becoming the county’s oldest active merchant. He will be 76 this fall, yet shows no signs of slowing down.
Miss Dorothy Gabriel daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Gabriel and Leonard Hiemer son of Mr and Mrs John Hiemer were married at St Andrew Church in Shelby on May 27 at 830 am A two weeks Bible School started at Wesley Chapel with Rev and Mrs Norlin and Mrs Merle Dawes as teachers Nearby residents Mrs Ivan Stratton of Oto Iowa visited relatives Ern Howland installed a neon sign directing tourists to his camp and E F Danskin returned from Grand Island where he had been employed the past two weeks
O F Branting and Sons announce the formal opening of their new hardware store on the east side of the square in Osceola. The town may get a single daily passenger train if the railroad commission approves. Signe Samuelson ends her Osceola business after June 6 to start in Stromsburg after July 10. Harold Gustafson buys the White Way Inn and takes possession Monday. Harold Acker becomes shoe department head at J H Eller, replacing Jack Swartz. Osceola swimming pool to open June 14 with Howard Herbes in charge.
Marguerite Shrader named valedictorian amid Osceola high school graduation. Mildred Mae Anderson of Osceola wed Harry Wentz of Lincoln at parental home. Swede Home Church dedication and Wahoo Luther League convention held May 28 29 at Swede Home. Osceola dances with Oliver Theatre Orchestra in June. T E Angell previously in the area.
Miss Leal Crozier, Bloomfield schools teacher, returns home for summer normal training. T. W Blake visits daughter in Lincoln. M. J. Ryan back in Lincoln on federal jury duty. Adam Herrmann returns from Omaha stock trip. Walter Monson travels to Lincoln for a university fraternity banquet. Miss Martha Herrmann returns from Sedalia Missouri where she studied this year.
Ethna Louise Kinnan 92 died May 27 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola. Funeral services were May 29 at Shelby Methodist Church led by Rev. R. W. Odgers with organist Carol Wagner and soloist Janet Wills. Interment Shelby Cemetery. She was born July 25, 1880 near Bellwood and married Herbert S. Kinnan in 1903. Survived by two sons, two grandsons, and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning June 2 at Kepner Rob er ts Funeral Home for Vida E Reckmeyer who died Saturday May 29 in Osceola Pastor Paul Konig led the service Escorts were Herman Anderson Rolland Ekstrom Raymond Gestrine Don Byers Neal Prell and Gail Gonnerman Music by Maurine Schuman at the piano Interment was at Osceola Cemetery Vida E Reckmeyer born August 14 1895 on a farm north west of Osceola grew up in the Osceola community graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1917 with a degree in Home Economics taught in Marysville Missouri Fremont and Osceola She was a member of PEO Chapter CN and the Gab a Lot Social Club Survivors include three nieces and three nephews four great nephews and four great nieces a great great nephew and a host of friends She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Miss Judy Dethleff of Lincoln visited the Loren Treffer family for Honors Night. Weekend guests at the Harold Thayer home were Mr and Mrs Walter Radcliffe of Lincoln. Mrs Marge Fonda attended her sister in law Mrs Martin Fonda's funeral at St Edward. Mrs Clarence Burke returned home after two weeks at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. The Doug Bergren family of Papillion brought her home for the weekend.
Silver Creek events span family gatherings and numerous commencements. Local residents celebrate degrees from Platte College and Central Nebraska Technical College Hastings while several students earn certificates and eighth grade recognitions. Multiple visitors attend first communions and Sunday dinners at homes in Clarks Stromsburg Osceola and Duncan with family and friends from Bakersfield Columbus Albion Shelby and Duncan.
The text notes visits and hospitality across Nebraska communities. Keith Houdershelds and family from Shelby join Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kresha of David City, with Sunday lunch guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dale Clark of Newman Grove. Mrs. Clara Frizzel hosts Fairview ladies for coffee and lunch. Merle Peterson travels to Des Moines to visit Rick Spencer, returning with Mrs. Peterson to Silver Creek, while Bakersfield California guests visit Silver Creek relatives.
Marie E. Raeder a Lincoln based claims representative will visit Osceola in the courthouse second floor on Wednesday June 9 1971 from 930 to 1130 am. Eligible individuals at age 62 or older with reduced earnings may qualify for partial benefits even if earning over 1680 dollars yearly.
Before the 1971 OHS Alumni Banquet the class of 1931 met at Mr and Mrs Dale Lewis home for a coffee hour. Letters were read from Howard Herbe Lyle Nelson and Rev Einar J Oberg. Esther Conkling Wagner spoke at the banquet. Attendees included Helen Swanson Fusby Earl Jones and Dale Lewis.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Johansen left Monday for the Mayo Clinic at Rochester for his checkup and medical evaluation.
Memorials welcomed by the Nebraska Heart Association support cardiovascular research and honor the departed. Living memorials commemorate life events such as birthdays anniversaries or graduations and fund researchers. Polk County residents may contact Mrs. Martin Roberts in Osceola Nebraska 68651 for details.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Eickmeier and family of Omaha spent Sunday afternoon and Monday with her mother Mrs Thelma Conkling.
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