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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

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Rules For Measuring Corn Acres And Wheat Referendum Details

Polk county ASC outlines measuring corn acreage on 1957 reserves and planted acres using tapes and pins, with farm reporters assisting. Wheat marketing quota referendum set for June 20. 1958 allotments expected near 1957 levels and notices mailed beforehand. Farmers may apply for 1958 wheat allotments if no wheat was seeded in 1955 56 or 57, deadline July 1 1957, blank forms at ASC office. Continuous ACP sign-up explains payments must be requested before practice and within 30 days, with ACP cost-sharing on reserve land.

Polk County ASC Richard C. Sealey Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee

Local Servicemen News From Omaha And Inglewood

Robert L. Harrison son of Mr and Mrs Jack Harrison graduated from OHS May 23 and the next day left with the Cornhusker Company from Omaha for Navy service. His address is Robert L Harrison SR 3199909 Co 148 141 Batt 14 Regt Great Lakes Illinois. Bob Mickey on leave from Inglewood California is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Mickey.

Robert L. Harrison Jack Harrison OHS The Cornhusker Company Omaha Navy Great Lakes Illinois Bob Mickey Inglewood California John Mickey

Memorial Day Dinner Honors Dr Charles W Jeffrey

Mr and Mrs Webster Mills hosted a 12 30 Memorial Day dinner for 16 guests honoring Dr Charles W Jeffrey. Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson and Joyce of Villisca Iowa visited Saturday evening at the Earl Miley home. The Johnson family lived here two years while Mr Johnson was music instructor.

Webster Mills Charles W. Jeffrey Duane Johnson Joyce Villisca Iowa Earl Miley Johnson Mr. Johnson

Off The Cuff and the Cap City Visit

Osceola Brownies toured Lincoln visiting the state capitol and the statue towers. A seven year old quipped about statues lacking clothes, prompting a reflection on youth insight and adult ribbing. Neal McBeth attended an alumni banquet missing tickets and later found them, highlighting the era's small financial strains.

Lincgin Capitol City State Capitol Building Ettgdr Neal McBeth Neal

Tension Mounts In Last Period Of Lawmaking

Nebraska lawmakers face heated sessions as clashes flare over bills on highway trucks and gambling repeal. Governor Anderson promotes spending limits while backing a two year compromise building fund plan and university funding despite lobbying.

Lincoln Missouri Nebraska Sam Klaver Omaha John Beaver Beemer Keaver Beaver Klaver Dwight Burney Hartington George Santo Victor Anderson University of Nebraska Medical College Anderson State Highway Department L. N. Ress Ress State Historical Society University of Nebraska

Social Calendar Events Gather Local Groups

St Andrew Holy Name Society meets in parish hall Tuesday June 11 at 8 p m hosted by Adolph Kresha. Osceola Chapter of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 11 at 8 p m. Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday June 12 at Maple Leaf Club hosted by Mrs Ethel Frizzell. Osceola Farm Bureau meets Friday June 7 at Mrs R J Mangelsen home. Valley Get Together picnic Sunday June 9 at church basement 12 30 p m bring a basket dinner. St Vincent Altar Society meets Wednesday June 12 at 8 p m with hostesses Mesdames Donald Cerny Victor Cerny Rose Swan Louis Lisko.

St. Andrew Holy Name Society Adolph Kresha Osceola Chapter Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge Maple Leaf Club Ethel Frizzell Osceola Farm Bureau R. J. Mangelsen Bruce Pickett Valley Get Together St. Vincent Altar Society Mesdames Donald Cerny Victor Cerny Rose Swan Louis Lisko

Ruff Family Visits Dunns Saturday

Mr and Mrs Eugene Ruff and their children from Omaha called on Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn Saturday in a family visit.

Eugene Ruff Omaha Mrs Fred Dunn

Karen Wieseman Installed as Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters

Karen Wieseman daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Wieseman was installed as Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Tuesday evening June 4 by Jeanne Inness retiring Honored Queen who served as installing officer. Officers for the coming term include Mardell Berck Mavis Carlson Annette Waits Lois Jones Barbara Wieseman Rita Chastain Leila Miley Marleen Carlson Joyce Roberts Sandra Colby Shirley Jones Dee Ann Conrad Ardith Anderson Dorothy Watts Marian Inness Lynda DeTurk Betty Burritt Donna Rutter Mary Walker. Distinguished guest Mrs Mary Eklund Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Karen Wieseman M. W. Wieseman Jobs Daughters Jeanne Inness Miss Inness Karleen Carlson Donna Rutter Mary Walker Judy Koehler Mardell Berck Jr Mavis Carlson Annette. Waits Lois Jones Barbara Wieseman Rita Chastain Leila Miley Marleen Carlson Joyce Roberts Sr Sandra Colby Jr Shirley Jones Shirley Hendrickson Dee Ann Conrad Ardith Anderson Dorothy Watts Marian Inness Lynda DeTurk Betty Burritt Mary Eklund Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska Lawrence Meacham

Courthouse Move Postponed Indefinitely by County Officials

The planned relocation of offices including soil conservation, county assessor, public instruction superintendent, and welfare office was postponed indefinitely by the commissioner group. The move had been scheduled for last weekend but is delayed pending further action.

Commissioner Group Soil Conservation Group County Superintendent of Public Instruction

Memorial Day visit reported with local residents

Mrs Clyde Smith spent Memorial Day with Mr and Mrs Roy Goodale at Lincoln, sharing a quiet observance and hospitality in the area.

Clyde Smith Mrs Roy Goodale Lincoln

Town Band Seeks Players for Friday Practice

Osceola band director Keith Cox invites musicians to join Friday evening practice in the school auditorium at 8:00. The group plans summer Saturday concerts and welcomes locals home for the summer or musicians returning to the craft. Cox will teach music in the Osceola school system next year.

Keith Cox Osceola Cox

Legion Elects New Officers At Osceola Post

Wm Wolfe Post 91 Osceola held its annual election Tuesday night selecting officers and committee members. Commander Roy Trotter Adjutant Fred Schuman House Committee Calmar Boden Robert Wieseman 2 Committee Paul Walgren Howard Boden Theo Hanson Chaplain Phil Nyberg Finance Officer A. G. McVeigh 2nd Vice Commander Robert Mills 3rd Vice Commander Glen Green.

Wm. Wolfe Osceola Roy Trotter Fred Schuman Calmar Boden Robert Wieseman Paul Walgren Howard Boden Theo Hanson Phil Nyberg A. G. McVeigh Robert Mills Glen Green

Bridal Courtesies Extended To Miss Anita Branting

Miss Anita Branting was feted at multiple bridal courtesies with entertaining hosts from Springfield Omaha and Fremont. Gifts included china tea towels and a decorated wagon presentation. Events included a china shower at Midland campus Student Union and a coffee party plus dessert lunch activities.

Anita Branting Jeannette Satterfield Springfield Eleanor Fitter Omaha Midland Miss Branting Shirley Emmerick JoAnn Gunther Muriel Monke Fremont L. M. Merrick Bonnie Gibbins Robert Bryan Marian Boden Eugene Johansen

Editorial analyzes hospital audit and cash deficit report

The Osceola Record republishes an analysis by CPA Robert Olberding of the Polk County Hospital audit dated March 31 1957. He details a cash deficit from operations of 18087 20 funded by a tax levy loan from county commissioners and miscellaneous funds totaling 18476 67 leaving 389 47 cash on hand and warnings of ongoing financial strain.

Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Polk County Howard Stewart Lincoln Nebraska Osceola Record Robert Olberding Business School University of Nebraska Sapp Polk County Hospital Howard A. Stewart Nebr Co. Com

Cash from Operations Statement Ledger Note

Operating income as reported shows a negative balance for accounts receivable totaling $112,305.26 on 3 31 and $7,549.81 on 3 7. The record documents cash from operations with figures reflecting these receivables and losses.

OHS Alumni Banquet Draws About 350 Attendees

The 1957 OHS alumni banquet at the High School Auditorium on May 29 attracted about 350 members, friends and families. Colin Campbell served as toastmaster with remarks by Paul Monson and Judy Koehler, plus a talk by Dr. Charles W. Jeffrey. Officers for next year include Paul Walgren president and Ellen Wieseman vice-president.

OHS Paul Monson Neola Watts Marian Boden Howard Boden Ellen Wieseman Colin Campbell Judy Koehler Charles W. Jeffrey Hallie Baum Geesamen Don Byers Glenn Veltman Mary Rhodes Biles Mary Ellen Halstead Paul Walgren Ruth Eklund Jack Wieseman Eldena Sapp Robert Mills

Bloodmobile Schedules Visit to Shelby Parish Hall

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Shelby on Tuesday June 25. Osceola and Shelby will furnish donors for this visit. The quota is 100 pints with 130 donors needed. The Parish Hall will host the drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Red Cross Shelby Osceola

Real Estate Transfers for Polk and Stromsburg Areas

Municipal Corporation Deed transfers property from Village of Polk to School District No. 72 covering Lots 3 through 7 in Block 21 Original Village Polk. Bernard J. Johnson and wife quitclaim to Wesley M. Fredrickson and wife for Lots 5 and 6 in Wilson's Subdivision College Campus addition Stromsburg. Mamie A. Olson and others sell undivided 23rds in E% of Block 2 and E% of Block 3 and a 144 by 200 foot tract in the W% of Block 3 in Ekeley's Addition to Stromsburg.

Municipal Corporation Polk Bernard J. Johnson Wesley M. Fredrickson Wilson Central Bible Seminary Stromsburg Mamie A. Olson Winona Nelson Ekeley

Local families attend Memorial Day and alumni banquet

Mr and Mrs Chas Hastings Wayne Richard and Marilyn of Seward and Mr and Mrs Le Roy Brown were guests Memorial Day of Miss Lillian Brown. Mr and Mrs Frank Leibee of Exeter and Mr and Mrs Martin Silverstrand of Council Bluffs attended the alumni banquet on Wednesday evening and were in Osceola as day visitors.

Chas. Hastings Wayne Richard and Marilyn Seward LeRoy Brown Lillian Brown Frank Leibee Exeter Martin Silverstrand Council Bluff Osceola

Wm. Johnson 62 Buried in Omaha After Heart Attack

Wm. Johnson of Osceola dies at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha after a heart attack. Survived by wife Ethel Davis, son Forrest, daughter Mrs. Kenneth Vore, six sisters and two brothers. Funeral held in Omaha with burial there. Ted Johnson and Harry Lees visited. Attending: Waldean Johnson, Lincoln, and Merle Johnson plus Mrs. Ted Johnson.

Wm. Johnson St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Ted Johnson Osceola Harry Lees Mr. Johnson Ethel Davis Forrest Kenneth Vore Waldean Johnson Lincoln Merle Johnson

McCormick Land Sells For 156 Per Acre

The late Dora McCormick land sale Tuesday brought 156 per acre for a quarter section in the valley near Fairview Church. Cc. O. Carlson bought the parcel, and the town lot went to Albert Ryan for 1050 in the forenoon.

Dora McCormick Fairview Church Cc. O. Carlson Albert Ryan

Birth of Douglas Lynn Girardin in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Leonard Girardin of Shelby announce the birth of Douglas Lynn on Thursday May 30 at St Marys Hospital in Columbus. He weighs seven pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Girardin is the former Janet Bernt.

Leonard Girardin Shelby Douglas Lynn St. Mary’s Hospital Columbus

Osceola Defeats Shelby 13 to 3 in League Game

Osceola crushed Shelby 13 to 3 Sunday in a league matchup at Shelby. Brazee pitched all nine for Osceola, fanning 10 as Osceola rapped 17 hits and made two errors. Alt and Houderscheidt pitched for Shelby, who committed six errors and struck out seven Osceola batters. Monson homered for distance, Osceola swiped two bases to Shelby one.

Osceola Shelby Clarks

Story Hour At City Library Sponsored By Legion Aux

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a summer story hour for local children. Each Saturday from nine to ten in the morning the city library hosts children ages four to nine to enjoy stories and activities.

The American Legion Auxiliary

Odd Bits of News From a Busy Nebraska Week

A mix of light local notes on warm weather crop growth, dairy month awareness, and community chitchat. Texas flood relief eligibility is noted, while Blair Pilot-Tribune satire questions town beard growing customs and urges originality in Nebraska towns.

Oz Goerlinger Nebraska Dairy Association Dairy Association Texas Reed O’hanlon Blair Pilot-Tribune Nebraska Blair

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