Hospital Wing Contract Awarded to West Brothers
Bids for the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital new wing were opened Tuesday and West Brothers of Fairmont won the general contract with a low bid of 61066 dollars. W. W. Norton announced the project should start within 30 days and expects the addition enclosed by fall. Plumbing heating ventilating and electric contracts are set for June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
West Brothers of
Fairmont
W. W. Norton
Aqua Air Show Paradeheads Lincoln Area Saturday
A caravan of more than 12 vehicles promoting the Aqua Air Show will travel through 10 eastern Nebraska cities this Saturday. In Osceola at 1 55 p m the Spain will visit for the parade. The event at Lincoln Air Force Base June 19 to 22 features Water Ski and Jumping Boat Thrill Show, Thunderbirds and Minute Men jet teams. Showtimes are 1 and 8 p m with tickets 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children under 12, free for under 4, and usable for the day at SAC venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Air Force Base
Nebraska
Spain
Osceola
Shar
Air Force Thunderbirds
Air National Guard
Strategic Air Command
Luella Anderson Receives May Courtesy Award
Luella Anderson, a clerk at the Jack & Jill Store, received the Certificate of Award for the most courteous person in the state during May. The accompanying note states she has been observed by supervisors and others and is honored for her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Anderson
Jack & Jill
Food Centers
Osceola Memorial Service Becomes A Rowdy Homage
A cemetery memorial in Osceola opened with flowers and a calm crowd but tensions rose as loud visiting and interruptions echoed through the service. The parade of speakers and a three gun salute were followed by chatter and a sudden shout from the crowd amid taps.
Mystery Farm guesses solved for two final prizes
The May 15 Record mystery farm was identified as the land of Mr. and Mrs. The lander Peterson near Stromsburg. Elton S. Peterson and family reside on 120 acres with Hereford cattle and pigs. Mrs. Harlan McKeag of Shelby was the sole winner in the final guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Ransom
Irene Anderson
M. A. Swanson
J. G. Carlson
Osceola
Carlson
Ray Walgreen
Martha
Jean
Linda
Joe
Carroll
Petersons
Baptist
Stromsburg
Peterson
Farm Bureau and Farmers Union
Harlan McKeag
Shelby
Chris Dahmke Elected New Commander of Legion Post
Chris Dahmke was elected the new Commander of Wm. Wolfe Post No. 91 at the June 3 meeting. Sheldon Bond was elected 1st vice president, Vic Cerney 2nd vice president, Fred Schuman adjutant, with Tom Reece Theo Hanson Glen Wobig on the executive committee and Roy Trotter Jack Wieseman on the House Committee. Art McVeigh named finance officer. duties begin in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Dahmke
Wm. Wolfe Post No. 91
Sheldon Bond
Vic Cerny
Persident
Fred Schuman
Tom Reece
Theo. Hanson
Glen Wobig
Roy Trotter
Jack Wieseman
Art McVeigh
Memorial Day Ceremonies Draw Large Osceola Crowd
Mayweather enlarged the annual Memorial Day attendance as a large crowd gathered at the Osceola cemetery for the morning services. Roy Trotter led the program with Rev. Robert V. Johnson giving the invocation. Larry Frizzell represented the post at Boys State and read Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. F W Schumann read the roll of the dead. Rev. E A Kiel was the principal speaker. The Osceola High School band led the parade with color guard firing squad Boy Scouts and Brownies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Tom
Harry
Mary
Agnes
Mary Smith
Mayweather
Osceola
Roy Trotter
Legion Post
Robert V. Johnson
Larry Frizzell
Boy’s
Lincoln
F. W. Schumann
E. A. Kiel
Osceola High School
Albert Weeden Dies at 88 in Wisconsin obituary
Albert Weeden of Viroqua Wisconsin died Monday evening June 2. He was nearly 88 and had lived in Osceola years ago. Two daughters Mrs. Harry Pierson of Stromsburg and Mrs. Irvin Grossnicklaus left Tuesday afternoon for Wisconsin to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Weeden
Viroqua
Wisconsin
Weeden
Osceola
Harry Pierson
Stromsburg
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Real Estate Transfers From August Thelen to James McMeekin
Quit claim deed transfers Lot 2 in Block 1 in Matter's Addition to Shelby from August Thelen and wife to James McMeekin and wife. Warranty deed conveys all undivided interest in NE 1/4 and E 1/2 SW 1/2 of section 2-15-2 from Conrad Kropatsch et al to Leonard Kropatsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Thelen
James McMeekin
Matter
Shelby
Conrad Kropatsch
Leonard Kropatsch
Osceola Alumni Banquet Sees 300 Attend and Vote on Officers
More than 300 alumni gathered Thursday at Osceola High School for the annual banquet served by the Women’s Society of the Methodist Church. Robert Sigler Jr was elected president with Mrs Perry Sapp as vice president and Ronald Carlson as treasurer. Mrs F W Schumann joined the mailing committee for two years and Judy Koehler for one year. Toastmaster was Robert Campbell class of 1915 from Los Angeles. Distinguished class speakers included Wallace Kinney and Lena Scholz Timm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Women’s Society of the Methodist Church
Robert Sigler, Jr
Association
Perry Sapp
Lloyd Fijell
Ronald Carlson
F. W. Schumann
Judy Koehler
Robert Campbell
Los Angeles
Wallace Kinney
Shelby
Lena Scholz Timm
San Diego
Harriet Smith Johnson
Osceola
Milton Knapp
Omaha
Logan van Hoosen
Nyla Pehrson
OHS
Triple Trio
John Irland
Paul Walgren
C. W. Jeffrey
Rawlins
Wyo
Wheat allotment deadline set for July 1 1958
Polk County ASC Chairman Richard C Sealey announces that farms with no wheat seedings in 1956 57 and 58 or lacking a 1958 wheat acreage allotment may apply in writing for a 1959 allotment. Applications due by July 1 1958 with blank forms available at the ASC county office. A farm without prior wheat history in 1956 57 cannot receive a 1959 old farm allotment without an eligible 1958 history or timely application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASC
Sealey
Augustin Family Picnic Held Sunday in Shelby
The annual Augustin picnic took place at Osceola park on Sunday June 1 with Mrs E F Augustin of Shelby and Mrs E C Schott of Osceola in charge. One hundred thirty five relatives attended including Eldon Phipps and family from Hutchinson Kansas Frank Pechanec from Great Bend Henry Pechanec from Timken John Burek and family from Loup City Eldon Grunsterad from Seward John Svinsky and family from Valparaiso Edward Peterson and family from Platte Center others from Columbus Silver Creek Rising City Genoa and Shelby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin
Osceola Park
E. F. Augustin
Shelby
E. C. Schott
Osceola
Eldon Phipps
Hutchison, Kansas
Frank Pechanec
Great Bend
Kansas
Henry Pechanec
Timken
John Burek
Loup City
Eldon Grunsterad
Seward
John Svinsky
Valparaiso
Edward Peterson
Platte Center
Columbus
Silver Creek
Rising City
Genoa
Social Calendar Notes Local Altar Societies and Lodges
Altar societies and fraternal groups announce meetings in Osceola area venues from June 6 to June 12. St Vincent Altar Society and St Andrew Altar Society schedule gatherings with hostesses listed. Odd Fellows and Rebekah Memorial services set for June 9 at IOOF Hall with a social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Altar Society
Hubert Alt
Lester Anderson
Mary Cerny
Leonard Mrkvicka
Rebekah
IOOF
Entre Nous
Ray Sedlak
John Inness
Clyde Smith
Nbbc Club
Clara Horst
Osceola
Farm Bureau
Ted Johnson
Rebekah Lodge
Osceola Chapter Obs
St. Andrew Altar Society
Arthur’ Gabriel
Luther Potter
Patient Kenneth Cornish Returns Home From Omaha Hospital
Kenneth Cornish, who had been a patient at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha the past two weeks, was able to return home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cornish
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Polk Countians Own Almost Half Of Year’s Bond Goal
Polk county citizens bought 86054.00 worth of Series E and H Savings Bonds in April. County Chairman E C Nordlund said first four months total reached 249786.00 or 47.7 percent of the 1958 county goal. Nebraska April sales totaled 10295697, 55 percent above April 1957. State Chairman W B Millard Jr noted statewide gains outpacing national averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
E. C. Nordlund
Nordlund
Nebraska
W. B. Millard, Jr
Omaha
Polk County Republicans elect officers at Osceola meeting
The Polk County post primary convention at the Osceola Court House chose P. B. Campbell as chairman with Lois Strong as vice chair, Mrs. Lloyd Hahn as secretary, and E. C. Nordlund as treasurer. New Central Committee members are Glen Babcock and W. D. Rystrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Court House
Osceola
P. B. Campbell
Lois Strong
Stromsburg
Lloyd Hahn
Polk
E. C. Nordlund
Glen Babcock
W. D. Rystrom
Robert Harrison
New School For Retarded Children Needs Equipment
Parents and friends in the Columbus Chapter for Retarded Children prepare for the opening of the Columbus Opportunity Center on June 16. Two teachers and one volunteer will run daily classes from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m at 2615 13th St above Daniel's Studio. It will include an entry room kitchen bathroom and three classrooms needing a refrigerator gas stove round dining room tables and chairs small tables cupboards book shelves linoleum rugs and box blackboards blocks children's books records hand tools and folding chairs. Please phone to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Opportunity Center
Opportunity Center
13Th St
Daniel’s
Swimming Pool Opens Season In Osceola
Osceola's swimming pool will open Tuesday June 10 and operate daily from 2:00 p m. to 9:00 p m. Sundays 2:00 p m. to 8:00 p m. Larry Bowker will manage with Bob Dinges and Leroy Rein assisting. Season tickets are 3.60 for adults and 3.00 for juniors. single admission is 35 cents and 25 cents for children under six admitted free. Further details appear elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Larry Bowker
Bob Dinges
Leroy Rein
Willard McKeag Graduates From Augustana College
Willard McKeag son of Mr and Mrs James McKeag Jr of Osceola will join 259 others to receive degrees at the 98th annual convocation on June 2 at Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
James McKeag, Jr
Osceola
Augustana College
Rock Island
Illinois
Adequate Funds For Conservation Work Available
Polk County ASC Chairman Richard C. Sealey reports sufficient federal funds exist to aid farmers who want to establish conservation practices in 1958. High moisture delayed activity, freeing about $6600 of expected $8200 by June. funds now cover practices planned for later in the year. Farmers should contact the county ASC office promptly as funds may run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County
ASC
Sealey
Mavis Carlson Installed Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters
Mavis Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Carlson was installed Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Wednesday night in the high school auditorium. Installing officers were Mardell Berck Judy Koehler Karleen Carlson Joyce Conrad and Lora Lee Dawes with a dance following. Other new officers listed include Sr Princess Annette Watts Jr Princess Lois Jones Guide Barbara Wieseman Marshall Joyce Roberts Chaplain Marleen Carlson Treasurer Ardith Anderson Recorder Betty Lou Burritt 1st Msgr Shirley Jones 2nd Msgr Donna Rutter 3rd Msgr Sandra Colby 4th Msgr Shirley Hendrickson 5th Msgr Leila Miley Musician Marion Inness Sr Custodian and Librarian Dorothy Watts Jr Custodian Wilda Carlson Inside Guard and Jackie Rutter. Mr and Mrs Earl Watts and Lawrence Meacham named Guardian and Associate Guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis, Daugghter
C. R. Carlson
Queen of Jobs
Mardell Berck
Judy Koehler
Karleen Carlson
Joyce Conrad
Lora Lee Dawes
Annette Watts Jr
Lois Jones
Barbara Wieseman Marshall
Joyce Roberts
Marleen Carlson
Ardith Anderson
Betty Lou Burritt
Shirley Jones
Donna Rutter
Sandra Colby
Shirley Hendrickson
Leila Miley
Marion Inness Sr
Dorothy Watts Jr
Michelle Snodgrass
Wilda Carlson
Jackie Rutter
Earl Watts
Lawrence Meacham
Guardian
Twin brothers sentenced to 90 days in Polk jail
County Judge L. M. Merrick presiding sentenced Bernard and Bruce Berck to 90 days in Polk county jail for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Merrick
Bernard and
Bruce Berck
Polk County
Krogh Family Attends Alumni Banquet and Memorial Day Visits
Mrs. Henry Krogh of Omaha attended the Alumni Banquet on Thursday and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Anderson, on Memorial Day. Gordon Krogh is visiting his grandparents for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krogh
Omaha
Axel Anderson
Gordon Krogh
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Week of May 27 to June
Hospital patients listed for the week include Alma Benda and Bertha Hoffman in Stromsburg and Rising City residents Shirley Buresh Anna Nelson Edith Johnson and others from Osceola Polk Silver Creek Silver Creek Wilcox Wilcox Silver Creek Shelby Stromsburg Silver Creek. The notice enumerates multiple patient names across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Benda
Stromsburg
Shirley Buresh
Osceola
Lynn Snider
William Lee Sterup
Robert Stohl
Polk
Roger Gabel
Shelby
Mary Schlesinger
Fred Bernt
Robert C. Aspegren
Wilcox
Neb
Edward L. Paulson
Bertha Hoffman
Rising City
Anna Nelson
Edith Johnson
John Karges
Silver Creek
Alfonso Rosno
Holger Nielsen
Richard Merrick
Robert Bryan
Dwight Bush
April Walgren
Rodger Wright
Mervin Hiemer
Telander Peterson
Bethscheider announces engagement of Cathryn Ann to Max Hennings
Mr and Mrs John N Beth scheider of Hebron Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Cathryn Ann to Max Hennings of Osceola Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Bethscheider
Hebron
Nebraska
Cathryn Ann
Max Hennings
Osceola, Nebraska
Osceola Couple Plans August Wedding
Miss Bethscheider, a University of Nebraska graduate and former Pi Lambda Theta member, teaches at Osceola High School. Mr. Hennings, Osceola High School graduate and local farmer, is the groom. The couple plans an August wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethscheider
University of Nebraska
Pi Lambda Theta Honorary
Newman Club
Osceola High School
Mr. Hennings
Harry Hennings
Osceola
Former Osceola Pastor Attends Boston General Council
Rev. G. Hubert Underhill of Englewood Colorado serves as a Colorado delegate to the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches meeting in Boston Massachusetts June 24 to 30. He formerly led the Osceola Methodist Church and now heads Mayflower Congregational Church with wife and four children en route for alumni events at Boston University School of Theology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hubert Underhill
Englewood
Colo
Colorado
General Council of Congregational Christian Churches
Boston
Mass
Underhill
Hastings
Nebr
Mayflower Congregational Church
Osceola Methodist Church
Anne
Jane
Mark
Faith
Boston University School of Theology
Undefeated Osceola Grabs Win Over Shelby 3-2
Osceola's undefeated baseball team beat Shelby 3-2 on the home diamond. Brazee pitched all nine, fanning 18. Les Taylor drove in the decisive run in the ninth after Bill Beebe tied the game with a two run double, as Osceola overcame Shelby's errorless defense and six hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelby
Brazee
Les Taylor
Houderscheldt
Alt
Gierdan
Bill Beebe
Shelby Boys
Lindblade Relatives Hold Animal Family Reunion
The Lindblade family reunion was held Sunday, June 1 at Buckley Park in Stromsburg. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lindblade of Omaha and numerous Lindblade relatives with committee members Mrs. Elmer Johnson Mrs. Ralph Simpson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. The next year committee is Mrs. Orra Garretson Mrs. Paul Jones and Mrs. Arthur Ekstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindblade
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Elmer Johnson
Ralph Simpson
Clarence Johnson
Harry Lindblade
Omaha
Raymond Schnoor
Grand Island
Hazel Snowden
Columbus
Arthur
Esther Lindblade
Joe Lindblade
LeRoy
Delores
Raymond Lindblade
Duane
Harold Ericson
Marvin
Karen
Roy Fjell
Paul Jones
Orra Garretson
Art Wiser
Delano Kinberg
Bobby Garretson
Ken
Art Ekstrom
John
Joe Fjell
Joey
Clarence Carlson
Ronald
Miriam
Nancy
Betsy Nash
Arthur Ekstrom
Legion Midgets Win Opener From Shelby 14 to 5
Osceola Midget Baseball opened the season with a 14 to 5 victory over Shelby behind a no hit performance by Larry Miley. Scorers included Bob Gabriel Barry Schmoker Mike Cotter Garry Rodene Larry Miley Ron Frizzell and Joe Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Miley
Osceola
Shelby
Bob Gabriel
Barry Schmoker
Mike Cotter
Garry Rodene
Ron Frizzell
Joe Roberts
Democrats Hold County Convention in Osceola
Delegates to Polk County Democrat Convention gathered in the District Court Room Osceola on May 29 to organize for the next biennium. Five county office candidates attended and spoke. New officers elected included John A. Falk chair, W. H. Norton vice chair, Mrs Gordon Fredrickson vice chairwoman, and Carleton Anderson secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
District Court
Osceola
Omaha
John A. Falk
W. H. Norton
Gordon Fredrickson
Carleton Anderson
Money Allocated For Polk County REA Expansion
Congressman R D Harrison reports Rural Electrification Administration approved a loan of 1 719 000 to Polk County Rural Public Power District. Funds will build fifty miles of distribution lines serving 190 new consumers and fund major system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
R. D. Harrison
Polk County Rural Public Power District
Don Jensen Graduates From Yale University
Osceola resident Donald Dale Jensen is among Nebraska students listed for Yale University’s 257th Commencement on June 9. He will receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree as 10,000 guests watch outdoor ceremonies on Old Campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dale Jensen
Osceola
Nebraska
Yale University
Jensen
W. R. Kepner
First Baby Of The Month Born Early In June
The First Baby Of The Month arrived June 4 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. An eight pound son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Grubaugh Rising City wins Merchants Prize Teeter Babe from Kepners Store. Parents receive 8x10 photo from The Osceola Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Marvin Grubaugh
Rising City
The
Jeffrey Hospital
Kepners
Osceola
Births Report Three New Arrivals From Different Cities
An eight pound son was born Monday June 2 to Mr and Mrs Leslie Thomas of Haddonfield New Jersey. Mrs Thomas is the former Betty Jo Quick daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Quick. Mr and Mrs Nick Mancini of Arlington Mass announce a 7 pound 207 baby daughter born May 30 with maternal grandmother Rose Dinges. Dr and Mrs Frank Koenig Jr of Omaha welcome daughter Elizabeth Alma born May 31 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Mrs Koenig is the former Sharon Pierson daughter of Harry Pierson Stromsburg and granddaughter of Minnie Weeden Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Thomas
Haddonfield
New Jersey
Thomas
Betty Jo Quick
Jerry Quick
Quick
Nick Mancini
Arlington
Mass
Rose Dinges
Mancini
Pilford Family Visits Bill Barry on Memorial Day
Mr and Mrs Marvin Pilford and their Weeping Water family called on the Bill Barry family during Memorial Day. The friendly visit connected neighbors and marked the holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Pilford
Bill Barry
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Bess Shelmadine
Phil B. Campbell
Willard McKeag
Mavis Carlson
Queen of
Jobs
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Cathryn Bethscheider
Legion
Don Jensen
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