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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
6
County Agent notes a surge in color and finish variety for women's shoes, with more than 40 hues in a major fall line. Urethane finishes on patent leathers extend wear, spandex rayon blends refine high heels, and new leather treatments gain popularity.
Joseph G. Bartusock and Della Jean Lux joined in marriage June 16 at Sacred Heart Church Shelby officiated by Msgr. John F. Kean. Attendants included Nancy Bartusock maid of honor and Janet Lux bridesmaid with Wayne Davis as best man.
The bride, a Shelby high school graduate now at Dale Electronics, married her husband who attended Columbus high school. A reception for 300 guests followed in the parish hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The couple left for a short honeymoon trip. Acolytes were the bride’s brother Larry Lux and cousin Tom Litten.
The Nebraska Centennial Commission moves ahead with preliminary planning for Nebraska’s 1967 centennial. A timetable, secretary hire, and outreach for ideas are approved as lawmakers may fund activities, possibly via taxation, with options including a sports arena, museum, or enhanced tree planting. Former Gov. Val Peterson chairs the commission.
Program upset state sanitation engineer T A Filipi challenges a Washington official urging stricter enforcement of pollution laws. Filipi argues deep thinkers in Washington want to avoid litigation by pushing federal intrusion into state oversight. He notes it would be embarrassing to tell towns making progress they are not moving fast enough. Farm Real Estate value questions Nebraska's real estate worth at 4.5 billion as of March 1 1962. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture plans to expand pioneering research for farm products with projects at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio Texas.
The Public Health Service bans sealed tight windows in new hospital and nursing home rooms. Verne Pangborn says facilities receiving Hill Burton funds must have at least one window that can be opened from inside, starting only on contracts not yet entered.
J. Leroy Walsh of Omaha agreed to serve as a special consultant to Finigan without salary. He has long supported agricultural utilization research and previously led the U S Industrial Utilization Commission under President Eisenhower and served as a trustee of the Southwest Research Institute.
Nebraska's retail sales climbed 5.7 percent in April from the prior year while slipping 2.3 percent from March. University researchers note farm equipment sales showed a strong rise, described as a whopping increase.
National data show 47 percent growth over the same month a year earlier with building materials up over 10 percent and auto sales climbing about 16 percent. All major cities report higher levels in April than the previous year’s corresponding month.
The article notes looming conflict over legislative reapportionment with Hugo Srb urging the Legislature to handle the issue, not courts. It describes a proposed constitutional amendment to weight district lines by area 20 to 30 percent and discusses population as a constraint, especially in sparsely settled regions.
Osceola Garden Club met at Lesta Mace’s home on Tuesday evening June 19. Roll call named favorite picnic spots. Marjorie Richards presented a program on growing annual flowers with slides describing each variety. Lillian Brown led two games and lunch followed.
The Working Gals 4-H Club met at Jane Dunn's on Thursday June 21. Members judged butterscotch refrigerator cookies and attended cookery demonstrations by Jane Dunn and Debbie Johansen. They discussed a York tour and fair plans while Mrs Dunn provided lunch. Debbie Johansen News Reporter.
On Monday afternoon friends visited Mrs. S W Calhoun to help celebrate her birthday which occurred the previous Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dayton Klingman of Silver Springs Missouri were visitors at Harold Klingman home on Sunday June 24.
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