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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
1
Wayne Wieseman 18, son of Mr and Mrs Walt Wieseman of Osceola Lin coln area, graduated Osceola High in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy December 14. He completed boat training at Great Lakes Illinois and is serving in the fleet.
Mr and Mrs Don Byers report their son Flight Officer Sam Byers navigator on a B 24 is back at his bomber base in Italy with the crew after days overdue. They were forced to jump from their plane before it crashed over enemy territory. All crew members unharmed. Byers has 11 missions to his credit since Christmas Day.
Miss Betty Johnston and Ted Swanson were married last Thursday March 8 at 10 30 in Swede Home Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev Alfield E Franzen. The bride is daughter of Clifford and Mrs Johnston. groom is son of Elmer Swanson. They will reside in Central City.
Polk County farmers must note April 1 1945 moisture eligibility changes for 1944 corn. From Dec 1 1944 to Mar 31 1945 a 9 ft crib may have 20.5 moisture.April 1 to April 30 1945 limit is 17.5. May 1 to May 31 1945 requires 15.5 or below. All 1944 corn loans mature Sept 1 1945 with 3 percent interest. Loan rate for No 3 or better is 88. Contact Polk County AAA office for details. inspectors Elmer Tooker Lee Campbell Richard Sealey.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stromberg of Polk spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma M. Peterson and family. Lincoln visits include Mrs. Lillian Ogdeh and P. P. Spalding meeting Lorita Bess Rheinschild at Orthopedic hospital. Harriet Hultquist had appendectomy at Stromsburg hospital. Mrs. R. L. Tschauner visited Claremore Oklahoma after weeks with Nelsons. Dining guests at Clarence Carlson home included Myron Colberg and Chas Colberg families.
Mrs. T. L. Black and her son from Omaha arrived in Osceola on Sunday to spend several days with her mother, Mrs. August P. Anderson.
S Sgt Virginia Warwick daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Warwick serves with the Wacs in France after moving from England living in former German officers barracks she is a clerk typist. Major John LeMar Osceola Nebr spoke on Army Hour from Germany while Lt Bud Deeds heads to Santa Monica for reassignment after 71 missions and numerous decorations. Cpl Hollis Campain left for Ft Ord California after a two week furlough with relatives.
Cpl Lawrence Anderson returns on furlough from 33 months overseas in the Hawaiian Islands to stay with Mr and Mrs Arvid Anderson. Cpl Oswald Bernt Jr writes from France after arriving safely overseas. Tech Sgt Ray Hastings in Belgium while Seth and Jimmy Hastings are in France and Jack Hastings in the Netherlands East Indies. Pvt David Richards in Holland confirms arrival overseas with infantry. Capt Victor A Herrmann calls from the west coast before departing for overseas action.
Cpl. Leon Carman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Carman has left his army base in France for Belgium where he serves with the Air Force Headquarters Airborne Section.
Arthur Wieseman of Cheyenne Wyoming has joined the Army Air Corps on February 16 and is stationed at Keesler Field Mississippi under mother Mrs Helen Wieseman.
Sgt Harold Waite son of Mr and Mrs E M Waite of Lincoln receives the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in action. Waite serves with the Twelfth Armored Division nicknamed Hellcat in the 7th Army and previously earned the Expert Infantryman Badge. He was born in Osceola, schooled in Lincoln, did basic training in Texas, and is grandson of Mr and Mrs R H Waite. Pfc S Max Bernt, formerly in New Guinea, reports he is now in the Philippines.
Miss Betty Johnston, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnston, wed Ted Swanson at the Swede Home Church. Johnston graduated from High Prairie High School with the class of 41. Sunday visits kone among local families including Ekstrom Anderson Bolton Larson.
Mrs. Kermit Hultgren, Raymond Kepner and Mrs. Belle Hotchkiss returned home over the weekend. Mrs. Lawrence Bowe had surgery Monday after blood transfusions. Ed Sam Johnson underwent surgery Thursday and is progressing satisfactorily. Jacob Micek Jr., 93, was hospitalized weeks with pneumonia and will leave today in excellent condition after penicillin therapy, a new drug widely used in the armed forces.
Funeral services were held in Columbus for Hans Abraham Jo hansen age 60 who died of a heart ailment at his home north of Shelby last Wednesday morning March 7. He is survived by his wife eight children Kenneth in Columbus Harold Betty Alice Eg gle Shirley Lucille Eggle Jack and Grace and four brothers Verner Fred Arthur all of Osceola Albert of Los Angeles three sisters Rose Ross Annie Huddleston and Bertha Ingalls.
Ed Lucas aged 64 died at his Corpus Christi home last Saturday afternoon March 10. He formerly lived at Silver Creek and moved to Corpus Christi about nine years ago. He was a brother of Mrs. Joe Wieseman of Osceola and survived by a wife two daughters Dorothy George and Margaret Craig, a sister Mrs. Albert Schulz of Columbus, sisters Hattie and Emil Lucas of Silver Creek, and brother Ernest Lucas of Lincoln.
Mrs Paul Schmoker and daughter from Central City visited the Schmoker family. Legion Auxiliary hosts planned by Mrs Delmar McFadden on March 16. Nelle Wisely hosted relatives honoring Cpl Harry Wisely on furlough. Dr Herbert Davis of Omaha visited the Eklunds. Gregg Eklund birthday party with 13 boys and Miss Novotny. Osceola Youth Center opened for high schoolers with a homey pool hall, kitchen, games and reading materials. schedules show Friday junior grades and Saturday high school events at the center.
Public health advisory notes scarlet fever signs including fever sore throat vomiting and red tongue coating that reveals spots. Warns nonrash cases are contagious and urge consulting a doctor immediately and following care. Reports to County Health Board mandated.
County extension notes a slow oats barley survey while urging seed listings and testing. About 3650 bushels of seed listed but demand exceeds supply. 1944 oats show 4% germination. Clarke McNary trees order deadline nears. Polk County orders exceed 10000 for 1945 planting. War Activity Club reports 200 plus hours by members Shirley Scott and others. leaders named Mrs Irvin Anderson and Mrs Hillis Sterner.
The AAA notes corn insurance limited to Saunders county Nebraska in 1945 with potential expansion to other counties in 1946 if the experimental county succeeds. Farmers may slaughter livestock for own use without a license but must follow OPA grading and ration rules. Nine county precinct meetings aided farmer signups for the 1945 program and AAA payment details were explained.
Rural residents faced travel hardships with poor side roads and driveways. Visits include Oliver Westberg of Stromsburg at the Nelson home and families from David City. Illnesses include Lois Iler in Omaha with acute bronchitis and measles among Jimmie, Donald Sterup, and Genene Brigham. Major General Gus Zinnicker, on furlough from Australia, visited the Burns in Stamford on their Florida trip. The Birthday Club gathered at Hazel Brown’s home to celebrate local birthdays.
District No 68 The Future Champion of America Club elected new officers. Geraldine Jaax is president Donald Eller vice president Elaine Grossnicklaus secretary and Billy Johansen treasurer. Cpl William Kubicek left for Brigham City Utah after a 30 day furlough. Two new pupils Barbara Crowl and Donald Crowl joined the district.
District No 18 Clinton Peterson of Palmer left for his home Friday after visiting with his grandmother and uncle Mrs Annie Thompson and Pearl. Jimmy Camp visited the Mike Reisdorf home near Shelby on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt were Saturday dinner guests with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Chet Wells in Columbus. A large number attended funeral services for H A Johansen in Columbus Saturday. Louie and Albert Benda visited the Butch Eschler home near Rising City on Wednesday.
Mrs Leo Larson visited Heitzman on Tuesday. Bernard Thomas and family hosted relatives Friday night at their new home. Frances McCormick of Omaha stayed with her parents Dean and Mary McCormick. Chalmer Daniel suffered painful injuries after being kicked by a cow last week. Harold Martin and family of Silver Creek joined Sunday visitors at Gus Carlson and daughter. Carl Helms Arvid Carlson and families shared Sunday dinner at C O Carlson home. Ragner Carlson family visited in the afternoon. Laverne Dake and family joined Sunday dinner at William Dake’s home. Christina Sarow and Lawrence called in the afternoon at the Dake residence.
District 54 residents return from leave to Washington D C and duties. Families attend Joann Jacobsen’s sixth birthday in Havens. Richard Wyman Flfe home on two week leave after year in the South Pacific now in New York. Captain Lillard Pratt dies in Germany February 22. Harvey Burgess learns of son’s death. Sherman A Baker 80 dies in Central City. Bill Wilcox family moves. district 23 to host children. E M Jacobson and C E Wamsley travel to York. Wamsley to reside in IOOF Home in York. Mark Hendrickson called to Vancouver Washington for grandson illness. later reports show improvement.
Luther League meets Thursday at 8:00 pm in the church parlors with entertainment by Chas. G. Johnson and Mrs Edna Peterson. Families. Sunday School and Morning Worship as usual next Sunday.
The Dist Supt Dr A A Brooks of Omaha will speak at Valley Church Sunday March 18 at 8 p m Rev H F Beebe of Silver Creek will join the service. Plan to attend this event.
Rev. G A Randall leads Sunday School at 10 00 and preaching at 11 05 with welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00. Senior Youth Fellowship meets Sunday March 18 at 4 30. Junior Youth Fellowship meets Monday evening March 19.
Rev Alfield and Franzen pastor Swede Home Church lists 5th Sunday in Lent Sunday School 10 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Next week mid week Lenten services 8 p m Women’s Missionary Society 2 30 p m Palm Sunday Holy Communion Good Friday three hour services 12 to 3 p m Easter Sunrise Service 6 a m.
Osceola resident attended the Friday night wedding of Miss Virginia Holmberg to Lloyd Erickson in Stromsburg. Miss Holmberg is the daughter of Rev W G Holmberg, Baptist pastor, and Mr Erickson is the son of Alfred J Erickson of Stromsburg.
Osceola Bulldogs advance to the Fullerton Class B finals but fall short of the title. They opened with a 32 31 win over Aurora, trailed 19 9 at halftime, and tied 29 29 before Byers and Bell produced late heroics. Schutt tops scoring with 22.
Community notices note Greens Chapel Jolly Workers to meet Wednesday March 21 at the home of Mrs. Walter Twarling with Mrs. Elmer Kindberg and Mrs. Lawrence Twarling as hostesses. Various local residents report leave from Great Lakes and genealogical visits, plus a list of weekend visits and moving changes among area families.
Richard Hiemer left for Fort Leavenworth Kansas after induction into the armed services. The Home Study Club will meet March 22 at Mrs Harold Fyfe's home. Cpl Richard Thompson and wife visited Her man Richter's home in York. Measles cases were reported in the community. Art Nelson and Geo Trland hosted dinners with her parents.
District No. 13 reports Tom Schmoker visiting Werner Johansen’s home Thursday evening. A birthday party for Joe Schott was held Friday night at Joe’s home. PTA meeting is set for the schoolhouse Tuesday night March 20. School was closed last Monday because of stormy weather.
Printed cretonne 42 inches wide offered at 39 cents per yard at Steeple's Store.
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