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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
1
County officials consider purchasing all parcels delinquent three years or more under a paper tax sale. Of 541 parcels, 202 are farms and 339 are city properties in Osceola Stromsburg Shelby and Polk. Total delinquent taxes amount to 87206 dollars, with 40838 in towns and 46868 on farms.
The Polk County Red Cross War Fund campaign is complete with two reports and checks sent to headquarters. City and rural leaders raised funds across Osceola Stromsburg Polk Shelby Swede Home Wayland and Wayland Community totaling 1957.98. County Chairman A C Morrill and the board thank solicitors and contributors for strong support.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Harry Hewitt. Mrs. T. D. Richards returned from a California and Washington visit. Alva Richards, a former District 40 youth, is in the Army in California. Frank Hewitt attended a Clatonia sale for a relative. Neal Dawes named County Extension Agent for Boyd County. Leonard Thompson and family visited J. A. Thompson's home in Lincoln. Sr. Victor Herrmann completed an internship in a San Diego hospital. Mrs. Hazel Brown, Mrs. Hazel Williams, and Miss Madge Moore of Osceola dined with Miss Lula Burns last week.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Euse and family and Mr and Mrs Leonard Heimer joined relatives at the George Ebel home north east of Bellwood to celebrate Mrs Ebel birthday. Edith Thelen visited grandparents in Columbus and with Mes sing family. John Heimer and family and Emil Alt family visited John Alt home. Alt has been bedfast two months. Victor Krumbach Heimer and family visited Matt Glatter and helped Richard Heimer celebrate his birthday.
The Doll Nurseries of Columbus lease the north side bank building in Osceola to stock seeds and nursery goods. Osceola will host one of seven branches planned between Omaha and Hastings, with P. A. Nelson in charge.
The Stull Corner Club met at Virgil Johansen’s home on March 12 with all members present. They discussed plans for the Hereford judging at Columbus on March 25 and set the next meeting for April 9 at Duane Schmoker’s home.
The newspaper requests clear uniform photos of local boys serving in Uncle Sam's forces. Submit unmounted pictures with subject name, rank, branch of service, and parents' names. photos will be returned undamaged.
A letter from Lloyd Moore at Fort Shafter Hawaii describes life in a tin shack grove with a screened kitchen a makeshift roof and evolving shelter. He notes his Specialist rating delayed pay to 44 dollars and that he is currently serving as a cook without conventional ovens while field cooking on ranges.
Mr and Mrs Ronal Wieseman hosted Sunday supper at Horace McKeag home. The couple were surprised later by several guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Huggler and Mr and Mrs Morris Dunn as they marked their 6th wedding anniversary. William and Minnie Weeden and Betty Pierson joined Lois Grossnicklaus for Thursday visit. locals held club gatherings with Pollyanna and Birthday groups in Stromsburg area.
Osceola's Muse Theatre reports a successful Sunday matinee with continuous showings until 6 p m. The policy offers bargain evening shows by arriving before six, aiding parents with children and radio listeners to time their plans. Features run at 2 40 5 00 7 20 and 9 40 each Sunday.
The High Prairie 4 H Club met February 23 at leader Ansel Fredrickson’s home after a weather postponement. Fifteen members attended as record books were distributed and a new book begun. The dairy club discussed calf purchases and a tasty lunch was provided by Mrs. Fredrickson. The next meeting is set at Marland Adelson’s home.
Alfalfa hay available from first or second cutting offered by W T Hartman. Contact Hartman to arrange sale and pickup.
The piece reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Wounded Knee events as a mass killing rather than a battle. It recounts the role of the Indian department, the Rosebud Agency, and Forsythe, notes militia actions in Nebraska, and highlights local figures such as Ed Meyer and Germaine Towle. It also touts Hastings museum The House of Yesterday and L. T. Brookings, detailing the firearms collection and a mounted extinct passenger pigeon.
Steeple's Store advertises ladies crepe gowns and pajamas in a new stock lineup. Local shoppers are invited to browse the season's latest styles and sizes.
About 550 farmers and their wives attended AAA meetings across nine precincts on Thursday Friday or Monday evenings. Topics included changes in the 1942 farm program, loan extensions, and crop insurance. USDA War Board actions on farm labor scrap iron collection machinery repair and defense bonds were reviewed. County committee member R C Taddiken John M Staroscik or Herman Jones attended each meeting with precinct AAA chairmen assisting.
County extension reports 500 enrollments this week led by 140 Victory leaders in charge of food production and conservation. Within two weeks 1,000 more families will be contacted as volunteers pledge to produce and conserve food nationwide.
John Paulson died in his sleep Sunday after living on the Victor School farm for 15 years. Funeral services were held March 18 at the Lutheran Church in Stromsburg. Local groups host meetings this week including Liberty Local, Victor Club, WSCS, and Brotherhood at Greens Chapel. Several families and individuals are noted as weekend guests or visitors in nearby towns.
Fairview residents share visits with relatives from Moline Rising City and Stroms burg. A bridal shower for Mrs Rollen Boeks was held at the Hall. Chalmer Daniels injured his arm during work with a horse. An auction sale hosted by Fairview Church ladies is planned for March 27 with lunch served after.
Osceola and Polk finish 4-0 in conference play but their head to head game was canceled due to scheduling issues. Everett leads scoring with 141 points, Parks and Gissler anchor the offense, and Everett and Grossnicklaus named co-captains. An all conference team and honorable mentions honor several Osceola and Polk players.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Branigan and family of Silver Creek visited Thursday. Mrs Adolph Bernt spent Tuesday and Wednesday with daughter near Columbus. John Micek and Charles Trogash visited Frank Lassek in St Mary's hospital where he is recovering well. George Cockson left Columbus for the U S Army. Comings and goings include Mr and Mrs John Hickstine of Grafton visiting the Lassek home. Mrs Augusta Hohendorf accompanying them home. Mrs Roland Globes of Philadelphia visiting her parents the Hohendorfs. Private Stanley Lassek on a ten day furlough visited family and returned to Camp San Luis Obispo California to resume duty as Military Police. Mr and Mrs Lewis Novak and daughter from Fullerton visited Frank Lassek. Lou Size of Bellwood visited Adolph Bernt.
Ralph Johnson and Buck Swan son who work in Wichita visited family over the weekend. Osceola guests included J A Anderson and Milton. Hershey Nebraska visitors were Mrs Ernest Martin and son. Wayne Stever, a UNL student, spent weekend with his parents. A group led by L R Price and Bernie Wischmeier went to Lincoln for the state basketball tournament. Other visits included Olson families from Omaha and relatives of Arthur Peterson and Edna Allinder. Emma Peterson planned a Polk work stint. Wesley Lamb and baby left for Beatrice then Washington DC to join husband.
Rev. Albert W. Lapthorne leads Sunday at the Methodist Church with Church School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship and sermon Personal Triumph Choir rehearsals Thursday and Saturday evenings in preparation for the Easter mus
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