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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
Poison bait for grasshoppers will be available to Polk County farmers each Friday at the Pierson Feed Mill in Osceola. If demand warrants the mixing plant may operate additional days. 80 pound sacks priced at 15 cents. Timing targets early hatching grasshoppers before they move into fields.
A Polk County Agricultural Conservation Association program airs Sunday June 9 at 5 15 p m on KMMJ Grand Island. The fifteen minute segment features office staff with entertainment songs recitations and practical information for listeners.
The Four Leaf Clover Club, a cooking club, formed at Mary Rose and Ramona Schott home last Wednesday with seven members and several visitors. Doris Hennings leads, Ramona Schott assists, Genavive Schott is president, Agnes Augustine is vice president, Irene Augustin treasurer and secretary, Valeria Schott is reporter, and Mary Rose Schott is cheerleader. County Agent Cruise spoke on club work. Refreshments closed the meeting which adjourned to June 12 with Genavieve and Valeria Schott hosting.
Greens Chapel Brotherhood cancels regular meeting on June 10 due to Rural School election. Ladies Aid meets June 13. Liberty Local 573 FECU picnic supper at Greens Chapel June 14. Numerous local residents and relatives entertain, visit, or travel between Mason City Stromsburg Pueblo Grand Island Omaha Peru and Osceola with family and friends. A 26-relative birthday picnic honors Frank Rystrom. Elwyn Hollingsworth and Leonard Steever visit George Steever. Elmer Nelson and Marcella Larson spend weekend with hosts.
Osceola High School lists faculty for the new year with salaries, subjects, and residences. C K Porter earns 1500 at Seward Nebraska University. William Cunningham 1200 for Physical Education History Science at Fremont Midland. Lorraine Elmberg 950 History Social Science Omaha Nebraska University. Irene Eden 950 Latin Mathematics Burr University. Dorothy Pearson 975 Normal Training St. Edwards Hastings.
Fairview residents host and visit relatives across nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. Alice Lohr and Mrs. Edith Van Alstine in Omaha, Mrs. Mont Mustard from Magrath Canada, and multiple dinners and calls involving the Dake, Heinemeyer, McCormick, and Meacham households. The Riverside Club correction notes Myrtle Mace as host, not Myrtle Carlson.
West Side news notes the High Prairie Club will meet Friday June 7 with Mrs S J Harless. Social items list visitors and summer travel plans for local residents including Chindgrens from Boise and Lillie Chingrdgren.
Alvin Anderson had his tonsils removed on Monday. Mrs. John Oberg and her infant Faith Ann will leave the hospital later this week. Mrs. C. G. Greenwood was released and returned home Sunday. Richard Triba, after major surgery last week, was released from the hospital Thursday.
Long Beach residents Mr. and Mrs. Anderson host relatives from Geneva Osceola and Davenport. Miss Betty Thelander begins a York college summer course. A York shower honors Mrs Fred Swanson. Fort Morgan Colorado visitor Mrs Kier stays with E J Brown family two weeks. The York Legion team member Wallace McKeag returns from York. Local visits span Columbus Seattle Portland Omaha and Lyons with beet field work and dinners observed.
On June 11 at 8 pm four Gustavus Adolphus College men will perform at St Pauls Lutheran Church St Peter. A free will offering will be collected and an ice cream social follows. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 in the church parlors. Sermon topic Sunday is The Lost Coin with Bible Study on Revelation. Bible School runs 8:30 to 11:30 for three weeks. Rev John Oberg, Pastor.
Carl G Anderson of Stromsburg sold his shoe repair shop here to Herman Bohl of Grand Island. The sale ends about ten years of business for Mr. Anderson. Bohl took possession at the start of the week and plans to move his family here next week.
Local residents attended graduations and visits as families traveled to Rock Island for Augsutana College, and others returned from weekend trips or hosted memorial day gatherings. A group of Telephone employees hosted a farewell breakfast for departing locals Sterling Nelson and Jack Mankamyer, with attendees from Polk County towns.
The column lists Sunday June 9 services at 10 a.m. Church School and 11 a.m. Morning worship with a Special Memorial Service for Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges. Vacation School began with 50 registrations and continues through June 14. Children’s Day on June 16. Rev. Albert W. Lapthorne, Pastor.
The Vacation Bible School began in fine shape Monday morning with sessions daily except Saturday the remainder of the week and next. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. The Bible Class Kensington meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors, with Nettie Ball and Tressie Brown serving on the committee.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society marked the National 60th anniversary at the Methodist church. Members wore 1880 period attire. Mrs. L. M. Shaw traced the Osceola Auxiliary history of 45 years. A covered dish luncheon served 25 guests.
The Handy Knotters 4-H Club met at Donald Huggler’s home May 31 with one member absent. Second lesson studied after a brief business session. knot tying practiced then lunch. Next meeting set for Winnard Augustin’s home June 18. Rainbow Girls Room Club met Marilyn Huggler’s home May 31. new lesson books issued, constitution and by laws adopted, committees named. lesson on Before Meals and After was studied with a table setting demonstration. Refreshments followed.
Rev Mattie and Miss Sophia Kresha took Sodality members to Sutton for a parish picnic with Diocese peers. Local families visited and hosted gatherings. Luce Messing and Mes sing families hosted events. John and Cerny celebrate silver wedding anniversary with Ellers Hall reception June 8, while two weeks of vacation school run by two Duncan sisters. First Communion set for Sunday 8 at 8 am Mass with several children listed.
A group of friends surprised Marine Mice on her birthday with a matinee in Columbus followed by a picnic at Pawnee Park. The article notes social visits, games, and prizes won by Mrs. Muelleur, Mrs. Kosch, Mrs. Frank Lassek, and others.
Wesley Chapel conducts vacation Bible School this week and next. Local hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koehler with several families from Grand Island California and Shelby. Weekend guests from Omaha visit Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brigham in Shelby.
Miss Margaret Covey and Miss Marjory Howard of Benedict suffered serious injuries when their car collided head-on with a road roller between Osceola and Stromsburg on Saturday night about 9 30. They were treated at Stromsburg hospital and released Wednesday. Passengers James Hastings of Osceola and R J Evans of Lincoln sustained minor injuries.
Miss Elaine Heacock and Wm D Cunningham were married at Dr Heacock’s home in Lyons Nebraska at 803 p m on Sunday June 2. The bride attended Midland College and taught in Shelby Schools last year. The groom, son of W D Cunningham of California, is Midland College graduate and was athletic coach in Osceola Schools for two years. They left for a Colorado wedding trip and summer school in Greeley then will teach in Osceola Public Schools next year.
Memorial Day visitors in Osceola last Thursday included Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fudge and children of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Banks of Lincoln, Mrs. Sylvia Fillman and Mr. and Mrs. John Fillman and daughter of Lincoln, and several others from Omaha Lincoln Clarks Bradshaw St. Paul Denver.
Word arrived Wednesday that Miss Bernita Burns and Carl Ceder berg were married at the bride’s parents home in Beatrice. No other details are available at present.
Mrs. R L Smith attends Lincoln Club Week while Lois Cramer visits Denver relatives. Local families from Hartwig Flodman and Ayr join gatherings at Crystal Lake Park and various farms. Wedding guests from Lincoln Meadow Grove and Silver Creek attend the Smith Lamb nuptials.
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