Largest local catfish caught in Loup river power canal
The season’s biggest catfish in the area weighed 3032 pounds and measured 42 inches. Jim Valasek and Steve Rogers of Columbus hooked the fish on a setline on June 11. The capture was reported by the Nance County Journal. Riverside ParkAssociation grants use of the Inn concession to band members and parents to fundraise for a Washington, D.C. trip, with operations planned on Tuesdays and Thursdays and possibly Sunday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loup River
Jim Valasek
Steve Rogers
Columbus
Nance County Journal
Riverside Park Association
Washington, D. C
Cen- City Republican
Sheriff Receives Gift Marking Jewel Heist Rescue
Nearly a year after he and Patrolman Klein recovered stolen jewelry in Colfax County, Sheriff Edward J. Patach was presented an inscribed gold watch by the Goldbergs of Lincoln. Patach was shot in the eye during the hold up and the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howells
Edward J. Patach
Goldbergs of
Lincoln
Patach
Klein
Colfax County
Crawford Motel Nears Central City Opening Next Month
Fred A. Davis, Union Pacific agent at Central City, has applied for retirement. He has served as operator in Central City since 1912, per the Central City Nonpareil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Central City
Fred A. Davis
Union Pacific
St Paul Scouts Set for National Jamboree at Valley Forge
Pat Shaughnessy Bill Wenke and Scoutmaster Charlie Wenke will travel to the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge Pa. They depart Thursday and will be away three weeks, as reported by the St Paul Phonograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
St. Paul
Pat Shaughnessy
Bill Wenke
Charlie Wenke
St. Paul Phonograph
Soil Conservation Leads Contouring and Terraces Built
The Shell Creek District reports 3,000 acres laid out for contouring among farmer-cooperators and 36 miles of terraces built on their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Creek District
Obituary of Madge Moore
Relatives and friends mourn the sudden death of Lillian Madge Moore at 66 after a heart attack at her Osceola home on June 23. Born June 18, 1884, in Osceola area, she taught country schools and art, cared for her mother, and remained active in Osceola churches and community groups. Funeral services were held June 27 at the Methodist church with Rev. Bollinger officiating and interment in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Madge Moore
Lillian Madge
George M
Ellen E. Moore
Osceola
Nebraska
Fremont College
Madge
Old Wesley Chapel
New Wesley Chapel
Osceola Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
W.C.T.U
WSCS
Roy F
Florence
Kan
Ralph K
Lester C
Kansas
Robert M
Columbus
Nebr
Carl E
Berkeley
Calif
Gerald M
Joseph W
Bollinger
Leon Merrick
Don Byers
Sam Crouse
Ben Schmoker
Albert Schmoker
Will Herrmann
Matt Anderson
Osceola Cemetery
Local residents visit Eschler home and area families
Social notes list multiple visitors and hosts in nearby Rising City and Shelby including Mr and Mrs Carl Benda Mr and Mrs Butch Eschler Pearl and Marshall Thompson and others. The Birth day Club entertained at Julia Enyeart's home and a 4 H club picnic was held at Lee Hegis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Benda
Rising City
Clarence Coffin
Roy Coffin
Near Shelby
Eschler
Julia Enyeart
Birthday Club
Leland Bruchner
Walt Mick
Bellwood
Maxine Eschler
Near Rising City
Andrew Tragarz
Columbus
Frank Seberger
Tommy Kieta
4-H Club
Lee Hegis
Wesley Chapel Social Center Visitors and Picnic Report
Visitors to the Wesley Chapel Social Center include Mrs. Mary Grosenick laus Mrs. Earl Bond Shirley Hoffman and Milton Knapp of Lincoln. The Wesley Chapel club held its annual picnic in Osceola City park Sunday. Carol Dean Kubicek of Columbus is visiting at present in the home of his aunt Mrs. Marvin Dawes. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd West and Charles Hope called on their uncle Mr. Lowe in Stromsburg hospital Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tschauner were dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gonderinger Sunday. John Nelson, recently in Osceola hospital, was taken to Omaha Monday evening for further observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Center
Rest Home
Mary Grosenicklaus
Earl Bond
Shirley Hoffman
Milton Knapp
Lincoln
Wesley Chapel Club
Osceola City Park
Carol Dean Kubicek
Columbus
Marvin Dawes
Floyd West
Charles Hope
Lowe
Stromsburg Hospital
Walter Tschauner
Harold Gonderinger
John Nelson
Osceola Hospital
Omaha
Greens Chapel Jolly Workers Extension Club Meeting
The Greens Chapel Jolly Workers Extension Club gathered at Mrs. Brooke Berggren's home last Wednesday with lunch prepared by Mrs. Alvin Burke and Mrs. For rest Berggren. Mrs. Lawrence Twarling and Mrs. Elmer Kindberg led a lawn improvement lesson. The July gatheringward will be the annual county family picnic sponsored by the Friendly Community Class. date to be announced. Perky Pals 4-H Cooking Club meets July 5 at Connie Stream’s home. WSCS held an installation service at their regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers Extension Club
Brooke Berggren
Alvin Burke
Forrest Berggren
Lawrence Twarling
Elmer Kindberg
Perky Pals Girls
Connie Stream
WSCS
Legion Auxiliary elects officers for coming year
Mrs John Craven was elected president of the Legion Auxiliary at a recent meeting. Others chosen include Mrs Carl Johnson as vice president Mrs Robert Mills as secretary Mrs John Adams as treasurer Mrs Sheldon Bond as sergeant at arms Mrs W H Fulwider as chaplain and Mrs Don Byers as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
John Craven
Carl Johnson
Robert Mills
John Adams
Sheldon Bond
W. H. Fulwider
Don Byers
Federal Land Bank Declares Five Percent Dividend
The Polk County National Farm Loan Association announces a five percent dividend totaling $5765.00. Checks will be mailed soon to eligible members. Hilbert Buchta serves as president and Alvin Grubaugh as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Hilbert Buchta
Alvin Grubaugh
Savings bonds drive reaches half way mark in Nebraska
Twenty nine Nebraska counties exceed the state average in the Independence Savings Bonds drive. Polk county reports sales of 30 768 75 dollars or 39 percent of its quota, while Kearney Madison and Dakota lead the state in reaching their targets. County chairman Nordlund and state director Hall urge banks to file final bond sales reports with the Federal Reserve by July 17 to credit last minute purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Treasury
Independence
E. C. Nordlund
Polk County
Leland R. Hall
Federal Reserve
Kearney County
Madison
Dakota
Keya Paha
Deuel
Merrick
Greeley
Harlan
Howard
Keith
Lincoln
Webster
Wheeler
Burt
Chase
Cheyenne
Holt
Knox
Rock
Saline Seward
Douglas
Fillmore
Frontier
Hall
Nance
Platte
Thurston
Wayne
Polk
Nordlund
York Juniors Defeat Osceola in 11-10 Thriller
York Junior Club edged Osceola 11-10 on Osceola turf. Kinberg pitched seven for Osceola with 12 strikeouts before Swanson finished two. Brazee and Sterup caught. Extra-base hits included two by Gabriel and one by Alt as both teams combined for a high-scoring, erratic defensive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Osceola
Alt
R Kahler
Koehler
J. Gabriel
Glatter
Albene
D. Sterup
Swanson
Kinberg
Anderson
Tall Smith
Brazee
J. Sterup
Schuyler
Gabriel
Sterup
Kahler
Gabriel Vre
Er Russell
Ree Kinburg
A Anderson
Smith
Bryan
District 54 social notes and visits around Polk area
Mrs John Compton and daughter Patty of California visit at sister Mrs Vern McCormick with relatives. Lindburg of Polk joined Nellie Benson for Sunday supper. Edmond Viteck and Lloyd Wamsley families called at Frank Carman’s. Leona Miller stayed with aunt near Polk. Forest Hill of Big Springs dined with Nellie Benson relatives. The 72 Club held a picnic supper. Joe Imm family attended a reunion at George Heinke’s in Gresham. Karen traveled to Lincoln with aunt and family. George Hill and baby left Davenport after a week with Nellie Benson. Susie Hill of Lincoln stayed on. Lloyd Wamsley and Annette spent Sunday at George Lee’s near Fullerton. met Ethel Abel and granddaughters Sharon and Virginia Lee of Seattle. Dick Lee, a former Dist 54 boy, is their father. Raymond Nielsen family visited Stromsburg. Nielsen daughters improving from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Compton
Patty
California
Vern McCormick
Lindburg
Polk
Nellie Benson
Edmond Viteck
Lloyd Wamsley
Frank Carman
Leona Miller
Victor Doremus
Forest Hill
Big Springs
Benson
72 Club
Joe Imm
George Heinke
Gresham
Karen
Lincoln
Wamsley
George Hill
Baby
Davenport
Iowa
Susie Hill
Annette
George Lee
Fullerton
Ethel Abel
Sharon
Virginia Lee
Seattle
Wash
Dick Lee
Dist
Raymond Nielsen
Stromsburg
Nielsen
Community Mourns Five Deaths Over Weekend
Five well known community members died within the past weekend. Cris McCormick 72 was a longtime resident of Osceola who died after recent surgery at University Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services were Sunday at Kepner Funeral Home with Rev Randall. Viola Hicks 67 died at her son Jack Foster’s home on Friday. services were at Kepner Monday with Rev Randall. Madge Moore 66 died Friday at her Osceola home. services were Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev Bollinger. Ambrose Gabriel 81 died Friday at his Shelby home. services Monday at Sacred Heart church. Herman Kumpf 24 was found dead Sunday three miles east of Osceola. he was a World War II veteran. Kepner's Funeral Home handled the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cris McCormick
University Hospital
Omaha
McCormick
Kepner Funeral
Randall
Osceola
Methodist
Bollinger
Ambrose Gabriel
Kumpf
Shelby
Kepner
Peterson Reunion Brings 74 To Osceola Park Picnic
The annual Peterson reunion gathered 74 attendees at Osceola Park on Sunday June 25 for a picnic with ice cream and cake. Attendees include multiple families from Stromsburg Kearney and surrounding areas with several Peterson relatives listed. The organizing committee featured Burdette Baker Harold Erickson and Theodore Johnson with a 1951 committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Osceola Park
Kenneth Almstrom
Sherry’ Dee
Kearney
Burdette Baker
Herbert Anderson
Ralph Simpson
Stromsburg
Joe Lindblade
LeRoy
Delores
Harold Eric
Emil Monson
Einfred Peterson
Jennie Larson
Freddie Anderson
Ronnie Burke
Marlin Nelson
Harold Erickson
Theodore Johnson
William Larson
Reynold Peterson
Engagement announced of Janet Kepner to Donald Jensen
Mr and Mrs William R Kepner of Osceola Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Louise to Donald Dale Jensen son of Mr and Mrs T C Jensen of Holdrege The wedding is planned for August Janet a University of Nebraska student belongs to Gamma Phi Beta Phi Sigma Iota Pi Lambda Theta and the University Masquers Donald attends the University of Nebraska and is a member of Delta Sigma Rho and president of Psi Chi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Kepner
Osceola
Nebr
Janet Louise
Donald Dale Jensen
T. C. Jensen
Holdrege
University of Nebraska
Miss Kepner
Gamma Phi Beta
Phi Sigma Iota
Pi Lambda Theta
University Masquers
Jensen
Delta Sigma Rho
Psi Chi
Library receives traveling collection for summer reading
The Library has a traveling library of 75 books from the Nebraska Public Library Commission. It includes 24 juvenile titles and 51 vacation reading volumes and is available for the summer months only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Public Library Commission
Osceola Stores To Be Closed July 4
Osceola merchants announce closures for the holiday. Patrons are asked to shop on Monday since Tuesday will be the last shopping day before the break until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Sister of Osceola Lady Evacuated from Korea
Mrs. D. T. Kelley follows Korea news as her sister Miss Betty Burke, a civil service worker in Korea, plans a July return from evacuation via Tokyo after a month’s vacation in the United States was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Kelley
Korea
Betty Burke
Osceola Family Relocates to Grand Island
Mr and Mrs Al Willis and two sons move from Osceola to Grand Island where they will establish their new home. Willis works as a serviceman for the Grand Island Amusement Company maintaining juke boxes pinball machines and other mechanical amusements. Their former Gospel Ridge home is now rented to Mr and Mrs Sheldon Bond and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Willis
Grand Island
Mr. Willis
Grand Island Amusement Company
Gospel Ridge
Sheldon Bond
Town Team Splits Pair Of Games In Week
Town Team split two games in the past week. Sunday at St Edward, a tense league contest ended with the St Edward club driving in a walkoff homer in the ninth to pull ahead. Also notes hospital admissions including Ross Watts and Osceola resident Alex Black with medical and surgical cases listed.
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Town
Central City
St. Edward
ST. Francis Hospital
Ross Watts
Shelby Alton Wilhelms
Polk
Phyllis Kresha
Osceola
Alex Black
San Francisco
August P. Anderson
Clara Nelson
Chris McCormick Dies at Omaha Hospital
John Christopher McCormick, born September 6 1877 in Polk County Nebraska, died June 22 1950 at age 72 9 16. He leaves son Jay A in Silver Creek two brothers Benjamin and Del Osceola three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held June 25 at Kepner Funeral Home and burial at Osceola Cemetery beside his wife Anna May VanHoosen who died November 17 1933.
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Anna May VanHoosen
Jay A
Silver Creek
Benjamin
Del
Osceola
Kepner
Fire Dept Sponsors Circus Appearance in Osceola
The Osceola Fire Department sponsors a Capell Bros 3 ring circus in Osceola at the fairgrounds on July 3. Two shows are planned at 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Doors open an hour before each show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Pleasantly Surprised by Family Picnic at Home
Mr and Mrs G W Morgan were surprised on Father's Day when their daughter Myron Hanson and daughter in law Minnie Morgan brought family. Elaine Wayne Robert Glen Keith and spouses, George Opal and Don Zandicker from David City joined with filled baskets. Rain moved the picnic indoors at the Morgans home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Morgan
Sir
Myron Hanson
Minnie Morgan
Elaine
Wayne
Robert
Glen
Keith
George
Opal
David City
Don Zandicker
Janet Kepner Honored At Shower In Omaha Home
Mrs H S Eklund and Mrs Bud Hoffman hosted an afternoon shower for bride to be Janet Kepner. Guests numbered about thirty and included Janet’s grandmother Mrs Ira Gillmore who poured. Decorations featured pink and green with garden flowers. A scrapbook was presented and guests wrote recipes for Janet’s file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Eklund
Daugher
Bud Hoffman
Omaha
Janet Kepner
Janet
Miss Kepner
Ira Gillmore
Gabriel Obituary of Ambrose Gabriel at 81 in Shelby
After a brief illness Ambrose Gabriel died Friday June 23 1950 at Shelby hospital at age 81 years 5 months 5 days Born in Reemrich Austria January 18 1869 he came to the United States in 1874 with his parents The family settled in Butler County Nebraska He married Josephine Thanet in 1896 their 48 years produced three children Survived by wife two sisters two brothers 13 grandchildren six great grandchildren Requiem High Mass at Sacred Heart church Shelby Monday morning Interment details and out of town attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Hastert
Shelby
Albert W. Gabriel
Osceola
Gabriel
Polk County
Platte County
Charles Emmet
Omaha
Amelia Burger
Geneva
John Gabriel
Joe Gabriel
Fullerton
Nebr
Howe
Sacred Heart Church
John H. Howe
David Hatt
Will Bassett
Chas. Wehling
Broken Bow
Richard Gabriel
Jack Carrol
Henry Ebel
Geo. Ebel
Pete Berringer
Bellwood
Robert C. Hastert
Oklahoma City
Okla
Cozad
Firemen to Meet for June Monthly Gathering
The monthly meeting of the Firemen is scheduled for Thursday night June 29 at eight o'clock.
Odd Bits of News From The Record Reader
Weekly notes highlight local fishing near Central City, a hospital update on Chartie Swalley, and a plane search ending with Dwight Newcomer returning a lost model. Election timing, pool attendance records at Osceola, and wedding anniversaries mark community events. Oscar Boden’s brush with the President adds local color.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madge Moore
District 18 News
Wesley Chapel
Legion Ladies
Federal Land Bank
York Junior Club
Downs Osceola
District 54 News
Library Notes
Osceola Juniors
Toline
Bond
R. Grossnicklaus Schmoker
Hafemeister
H. Grossnicklaus
Czapla Marak
Johanseneen Nn
Johnston
Chris McCormick
John Christopher McCormick
Alexander and
Lydia McCormick
Fire Dept
Mrs. G. W. Morgan
Record Office
Shorty
Bumington
Chartie Coleman Swalley
George Malek
Fairgrounds
Dwight
Newcomer
S. W. Calhoun
Martin Roberts
Crouse-Tex Drug Store
Sam
Oscar Boden
Missus
Oklahoma
Missouri
Truman
Secret Service
Oscar
Mrs. Boden
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