Rural Writers Record Social Visits in Monday to Sunday Roundup
District No. 18 notes a sequence of visits from St. Andrews to Columbus and Duncan areas as the Sebergers, Eliotts, Wells, Brighams, Miceks, Hasselbalchs, Fyfes, Liskos, Olcott family, Micek and Spitz households drop in for Monday to Sunday social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seberger
St. Andrews
John Micek
P W. Eliott
Chet Wells
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Carl Benda
Lone Star
Neil Brigham
Fred Henggler
Theodore Spitz
Geo. Spitz
Hastings District Youth Fellowship Rally at Osceola
One hundred eighty youths from across the state gathered Sunday at Osceola High School for the Hastings District Youth Fellowship Rally. The event featured recreation and fellowship with hot chocolate provided by the Osceola Junior High Fellowship. Rev. L A. Fishel directed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Hastings
Osceola
L A. Fishel
Lutheran Student Choir Concert At St Paul Church
The Lutheran Student Choir of Lincoln directed by James Hanson presented a sacred concert at St Paul Lutheran Church last Sunday evening. The group of over 40 voices, part of the Lutheran Student Association, was accompanied by Rev. Alvin Petersen and Miss Alice Otterness. Bernie Gissler organized arrangements. Leland Lindberg of Stanton Iowa, among the singers, was invited to return in the spring for organ numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran
Lincoln
James Hanson
Wakefield
St. Paul Lutheran
College of Agriculture
Lutheran Student Association
Columbus
Grand Island
Alvin M. Petersen
National Lutheran Council
Alice Otterness
Bernie Gissler
Osceola
St. Paul’s Choir
Leland Lindberg
Stanton
Iowa
McMeekin Family Party Draws Massive Osceola Crowd
The McMeekin Equipment Company sponsored free Family Party at the school auditorium last Saturday night drawing an estimated 1500 attendees. The event featured stage acts and colored movies with seating on the gym floor and extra accommodations, described as the largest crowd for the show in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMeekin Equipment Company
Osceola
International Company
Wallace McMeekin
McMeekin
ME Church 75th Anniversary Observed
ME Church marked its 75th anniversary with a March 5 supper for 125 members and friends. Longtime members Edna and Fanny McCray, 49 years, cut the anniversary cake. L. M. Shaw joined in 1883. Chancellor John L. Knight spoke at the worship service and a service of ordination followed with Bishop Dana Dawson leading. Anne Marguerite Underhill was presented for baptism. infant attire and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
Edna
Fanny McCray
L. M. Shaw
Lillian McBeth
C. E. Jones
R. E. Carlyon
Geo. W. Daverkit
Helen Under
John L. Knight
Nebraska Osleyan University
John Adams
Dana Dawson
Hastings
Anne-Marguerite Underhill
G. Hubert Underhill
J. L. Chapman
Tokyo
Japan
R. H. Atwood
Carleton, Nebraska
Smiths Mark Golden Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Smith celebrate fifty years of marriage dating from their 1899 Oklahoma union. They lived in Nebraska and Osceola, with five children and two grandsons among attending relatives at a dinner hosted by Clyde E Smith in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
Oologah
Indian Territory
State of
Oklahoma
Clyde E
Osceola
Clifford H
Twin Falls
Idaho
Dale I
Portland
Oregon
J. Harold
Bend
Richard E. Smith
Michael Brice
Nebraska
Genoa Wins District C Tourney At Osceola
Genoa tops North Loup 40 36 to clinch the District Class C title after a rugged final. North Loup earlier beat North Loop in a semifinal qualifier. attendance peaked at 1006 with notable vandalism in the smoking room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Osceola
North Loup
North Loop
St. Francis
St. Edwards
Newman Grove
Cedar Rapids
Shelby
Belgrade
Leigh
Stromsburg
Clarkson
Polk County Boys
Genoa Boys
Osceola OES Chapter Hosts Supervisor Visit
The Osceola Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star held a noon luncheon at Mrs. H. S. Eklund home with District Supervisor Mrs. Lucille Ratekin of Falls City and Worthy Matron Mary Chantry as guests. An afternoon school of instruction followed at the lodge hall, ending with a 6:30 dinner in the hall basement honoring Ratekin and Star members. The WSCS ladies of the Methodist church prepared the meal. The evening meeting included a larger turnout despite snowy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola O. E. S
H. S. Eklund
Lucille Ratekin
Falls City
Mary Chantry
Lodge Hall
Ratekin
WSCS
Methodist Church
Order of Eastern Star
Dr A O Leiber Buried In Osceola
Interment services were held Tuesday in Osceola cemetery for Dr. A O Leiber of Columbus who died at St Marys hospital. Former Osceola resident and longtime optometrist led Columbus city band and practiced medicine. He was married to Nellie Shu maker of this city and is survived by his widow and sister in law Mrs George Finecy. Relatives from Hollywood California and daughter Nell attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
A. O. Leiber
Columbus
St. Mary’s Hospital
Nellie Shumaker
George Finecy
Everett Reece
Hollywood
California
Nell
March of Dimes drives raise $3207 in 1949 campaign
Edith Heilman and county chairmen report the 1949 March of Dimes drive closed February 19 with $3207.13 raised, beating 1948's $2400.08. Osceola, Polk and Shelby totals are listed, with special thanks to the Osceola American Legion and Polk Legion for large gifts and to local clubs and churches for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Larson
Stromsburg
Edith Heilman
Osceola American Legion
the Legion
Polk
Shelby
Tsu‘i
Chm
Royal Neighbors Observe Anniversary in Osceola
In Osceola Camp 2925 the Royal Neighbors of America marked the 54th anniversary with a card party and luncheon at the IOOF Hall basement last Thursday. Draw Pitch drew ten tables. high scores went to Mabel Nelson and Neal McBeth, consolation prizes to Tilla Lewis and John Gustafson, and the door prize to Bert Lewis, with credit to Clara Dawes and her committee for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Osceola
IOOF
Mabel Nelson
Neal McBeth
Tilla Lewis
John Gustafson
Bert Lewis
Clara Dawes
Requirements for CCC corn loans tighten moisture limits
The Commodity Credit Corporation sets corn loan moisture rules by crib width. Cribs not over nine feet wide allow 20.5 percent moisture. each extra foot over nine reduces by one percent. In April the limit drops to 17.5 percent, so a 12 foot wide crib would cap at 14.5 percent. Apply soon to seal under current terms. road conditions may delay sampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
City and School Caucuses Nominate Council and Board Members
At the Wednesday last week caucuses, strong attendance was noted and nominations were made for council seats and school board. South Ward council goes to Bob Sigler. North Ward to Dr. H S Eklund. School board incumbents Dwight Bush W Kepner renominated with Dr C R Peterson Sr and Dale Lewis. board members are elected at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sigler
H. S. Eklund
Board of Education
Dwight Bush
W. R.kepner
C. R. Peterson
Dale Lewis
Loseke Receives Alternate Appointment Nomination
Telegram from Senator Wherry confirms Ronald Duane Loseke of Osceola received the nomination for a third Alternate Appointment to the United Maryland for this year. The senator listed two nominations for Principal appointments to the Academy of 1949. Successful candidates begin in June for a four year course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth S. Wherry
Ronald Duane Loseke
Tillie Loseke
Osceola
United Maryland
Sonetary
Academy
Blue Ribbon Livestock 4-H Swine Club Formed
February 9 at the extension office a 4-H Swine Club was organized with Bob Lamb chosen as leader. Officers elected include President Dick Miller Vice President Lynn Sundberg Secretary Franklin Peterson Reporter Robert Lamoree. March 2 meeting at Lynn Sundberg's home added two members and planned projects. Four swine breeds Berkshire Hampshire Spotted Poland and Duroc Jerseys represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ribbon Livestock
Bob Lamb
Dick Miller
Lynn Sundberg
Franklin Peterson
Robert Lamoree
Berkshire
Hampshire
Poland
Duroc
Mrs Nora Bush Visits Omaha-born Son Dwight and Family
Mrs Nora Bush traveled Tuesday from Omaha to spend time at her son Dwight’s home with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bush
Omaha
Dwight
March Red Cross Drive Seeks Funds and Blood Donors
The Red Cross annual appeal runs through March to fund humanitarian aid for veterans, disaster relief, and local needs. In Polk County last year 425 dollars aided veterans, and the state aided snowbound families with airlifted food. this year a local blood bank will collect donations from ages 19 to 59, storing plasma and maintaining a three week reserve at the county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Osceola
Polk County
State Organization of the Red Cross
Nebraska Hosts Reverend Family Visit
Rev. and Mrs. Theo. Schwartz and daughter Deborah Ann of Sutherland Nebraska stayed a week with Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Underhill and daughter, sharing hospitality during the visit.
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Area
Local column notes a dog bite incident involving Har old Walstead and a recurring mishap with the same dog. It reports late winter snow, city potholes, and vandalism at a high school basketball game. It promotes an March 21 program at the school auditorium featuring Mal Hansen and the WOW quartet with the Acoola School Band, with details to come in the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Hansen
Wow
Europe
Asceola
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