25 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
1
Voters show little interest ahead of the April 13 primary. Republican contenders for favored positions emerge while national ticket clarity remains uneven. Local races include county posts, a third district commissioner, and a legislature seat with three Republicans on the ballot. City primary set for April 6.
The senior class led by sponsor Mike Shada disrupted sleep Monday night with their Sneak Day outing to Omaha. They spent the day exploring the Nights of Omaha and ended with a hockey game between The Knights and the Minneapolis Millers.
Floyd O. Asher, commanding officer at York Nebraska Recruiting Substation, announces qualified veterans from any service may join the Air Force with non-commissioned grades up to Technical Sergeant T-Set. Awards depend on skill and experience across about 300 specialties. The program welcomes former officers and veterans from all branches, highlighting higher income and aviation R D work. For details visit the York Army and Air Force Recruiting Station in the Post Office Building.
Palm Sunday services at the Osceola Methodist Church featured a baptismal service and reception of new members. Kenneth Wayne and Dennis Charles Bowe, and Arlette Whit h, were baptized by Rev. Randall. Others joined by confession of faith: Marjorie and Marcia Schneider, Arlette Knight, Phyllis From. Easter Lily honors four new members from the Senior Youth Fellowship.
Rodney Mickey Jarmin nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Don Jarmin was struck by a car from Michigan a week ago and is reported doing satisfactorily at St Francis hospital He suffered two broken legs one a compound fracture and multiple head bruises The car was driven by a Michigan woman en route to Idaho and knocked him about 75 feet.
The Camp Fire Girls held a regular meeting after school on Monday and arranged an Easter Egg Hunt. They also decided to order membership pins. Mr and Mrs Edgar Wisely and Darlene of Fremont visited Osceola relatives Saturday and Sunday.
The Shelby team defeated Osceola 17 to 18 in the opening game of the county grade basketball tournament. Osceola and Polk face off for the consolation. Stromsburg beat Polk 24 to 17 to reach the finals Wednesday. Polk County bonds sales show strong February activity with FE Series at 177262.50 and statewide Nebraskans buying 13.44 million in U S Savings Bonds for the month.
Pastor and Mrs Swenson and Mr Mrs Teri Gissler attended Jralm Sunday at Bethany College Lindshere. They were hosted by Myr and Mrs Victor Johnson of Tindsborg, formerly of Osceola.
Polk County roads remain muddy after two months of heavy snow and rain. Farmers report saturation on hard surfaces and gravel, with many vehicles parked along roads as subsoil moisture remains high. Lowlands flood and lakes linger while mild temperatures bring plans for spring field work.
The Camp Fire Girls announce an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 to 5. The event will be held at the park on Sunday March 28 from 2 to 3 PM.
The State AAA office in Lincoln extended the final date for signing 1948 AAA farm plans from April 1 to April 15 due to adverse weather. Farmers who signed but did not list soil conserving intentions should update them by April 15. 1947 Commodity Credit Corporation wheat loans are due April 30, with redemption possible at the bank holding the note or county AAA office.
Mrs. Harry Rodene and Bonnie helped Gary celebrate a birthday at the De Vera Rodene home. Families and friends from South Dakota visited and toured. The High Prairie Club will meet April 2 at Mrs. Arthur Ekstrom’s. Several residents attended dinners and visits in Columbus Grand Island Fremant and Fremont areas. A baby boy was born to Wallace Frederickson on March 17 at Grand Island. Vance Toline departed Thursday morning for Alabama.
Ae Class of the local high school traveled Tuesday to Columbus for the Livestock Judging Contest. Over 500 entrants from Columbus, Fremont, Albion, Genoa and nearby towns competed for ribbons. Jerome Gabriel and Vernon Boden won red ribbons. Gerald Bryan and Lawrence Siemek received white ribbons.
Doris Jean Kennedy recounts high school life at C H S with the new demerit system, drama contest results, senior play plans, upcoming state festival, essay contest, and the long standing Sneak Day tradition.
Floyd J. Stalnaker of Dubois Wyoming died suddenly last week while doing carpentry work at Riverton Wyoming. Funeral services were held at Dubois. He is survived by his wife Elsie J Stalnaker of Dubois a son Dean T of Jackson and a granddaughter. He was born February 10 1889 in Elba Nebraska and moved to Wyoming in 1908. Osceola residents recall him from years ago.
The Methodist church hosts an Easter musicale by two junior choirs on Sunday afternoon. The concert begins at four o'clock and invites the public to attend.
About two hundred fathers and sons attended the Father-Son banquet held in the school auditorium last Thursday night. WSCS ladies of the Methodist church served the meal quickly and smoothly. Rev. Randall gave the invocation, followed by speakers Elton Berck LaVecrae Richards Logan Vanlloosen Jr and the Legion Octet. Vaughn Leaming of York College delivered the main address. The event, revived this year after a hiatus, was praised for its organization.
Frisbie Leonard Rasp eldest son of John and Lavina Rasp died March 18 1948 after six weeks illness at Shelby hospital He born February 2 1872 on the Gresham area farm married Alice Jones August 8 1900 and had seven children All were at the funeral held at the Presbyterian Church in Gresham Burial was in Blue Ridge cemetery Attending relatives from afar included Eleanor Rasp Seattle Bennie Shultz Norman Oklahoma Harvey Rasp Omaha and others tied to the family.
The first 4 H Soil Conservation Club in Polk County organized March 22 with officers Brigham Adams Dee ter Bryan Ostrander Mangelsen Kling man Brigham as leader and Rex Brigham as assistant. The group plans a World Herald film "Regimented Raindrops" and field tours on soil types and layers. A 4 H club banquet is set for April 1 with bankers from four towns attending.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Hanson entertained their bridge club on Monday night Don Byers and Mrs P B Campbell received the high score prizes.
Local soil conservation district outlines hired field staff and services to reduce erosion. Supervisors Bruce Anderson, Gorfen Fredrickson, Bar Brigham, Tao Kresha, and George Bond coordinate erosion control plans, equipment rental, and farm-wide conservation programs through Polk County Soil Conservation District.
Local notes describe farmers proud of last year’s garden gains and spring plans. Travellers report thousands of waterfowl resting south of 30A west of Shelby. A Father-Son banquet showcased the American Legion octet with Mrs Fritz Schumann on piano. Jack Steeples teases tomorrow’s fish menu, and a display at Johnson's Appliance features a Mieht bulb rack built from waste power and pasteboard boxes.
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