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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
1
Erwin Molthan of near Ohiowa caught a 19 and one half pound carp in the South Blue east of Hebron. He reportedly used corn as bait according to the Nebraska Signal.
Dwight Walkup a York College trustee says reopening next fall remains the college’s will and purpose despite the Evangelical United Brethren church decision in Dayton Ohio. The board continues to plan for the York campus as stated in the York Republican.
The Thursday Square Dance Club mourns Frank Coates veteran fiddler of the Coates Gingham Trio who died after finishing a dance that evening. He had played for hundreds of square dances with his sisters, leaving a lasting local music legacy.
The Willets sale near Milford drew buyers for curios and a large steam engine sold for over 600 dollars. The engine now sits along the roadside into David City for tourist viewing. Three separators and various old equipment also fetched high prices from collectors of pioneer articles.
The drawing of the first truckload of anhydrous ammonia fertilizer at the new Central City plant occurred last Thursday. Paul Siegel of the Fertilizer Co. said three carloads are now stored in a 30,000 gallon tank near the standpipe and the other tank will be filled soon.
The First Trust Co of Lincoln won the bidding Tuesday evening for $245,000 in 15 year revenue bonds to finance new equipment at the city light plant. The bid carried 2 percent interest plus a $4,100 premium reported by The David City Banner Press.
Off The Cutt reflects on ulcers and sleep disruption with a playful antidote urging calm. It recalls Footprints on the sands of time observed at the post office cement step and jokes about aging landmarks. It lists ASC office staff name confusions among Ruths Dorothys and Lees to ease future calls.
Public notices announce two sales next week. On Monday March 29 at 1 PM in Shelby a consign ment sale with used lumber machinery and various items will be auctioned by Merrick and Ingalls. On Tuesday March 30 at 2 PM the Referee's Sale of the George Davidson farm includes about 80 acres in Polk County and 40 acres in Butler County, at the south front door of Osceola courthouse conducted by Referee Robert L. Mills and Attorney Harry I. Hylton.
The Farmers Union Co operative Oil Association of Polk County met at Stromsburg Swanson Hall on March 13 1954. President O R Hennings led reports showing sales of 334 206 51 up 23149 12 from last year and net earnings of 19943 65. Byron Torell was elected director replacing Hennings for a five year term. Lunch followed with church ladies serving and Stromsburg Bank distributing candy bars and apples.
Osceola students Richard Randall Sonja Walker and Willard McKeag attended the District II Speech Contest in Brainard on March 17. Randall and McKeag earned Superior ratings while Sonja Walker received Excellent. Richard and Willard will attend the Nebraska Fine Arts Festival in Lincoln on April 23 and 24. Willard McKeag was named third high winner in the Elks scholarship contest, winning $25 for farm work and oratory with strong scholastic average. he is the son of Mr and Mrs James McKeag Jr.
Eleven neighbor women gathered at Mrs. Jim Fredin's home on Friday afternoon to welcome the new residents. They served lunch and presented Mrs. Fredin with a gift. Mr and Mrs Fredin recently moved from Des Moines and now reside in the former Margaret Crosby residence in south Osceola.
The Plainsmen of Nebraska Wesleyan University present The Green Boys a worship service of music and drama at 8 p m on Friday April 2 in the First Methodist Church. The program emphasizes youth and truth in action and offers an unusual worship experience.
As of Monday March 22 two filings have been made for political offices in Polk County. William H Norton filed for county attorney on the democratic ticket and George P Buchta filed for director of the Polk County Rural Electric Power District. The latter filing was non political.
Extension plant pathologist John Weihing recommends early treatment of radish peas and lettuce seeds with seed treats like Arasan Spergon Phygon and Orthocide. Spray peach trees for leaf curl with Bordeaux mixture or liquid lime sulfur and clean old peony debris to prevent blight.
Gab-O-Léts meet Wednesday March 31 with Mrs. W S Heitzman. St Andrew Altar Society card party Sunday at 8 p m in parish hall with Mrs Eva Kresha and Miss Mildred Hahn as co chairmen. St Vincent Holy Name Society meeting Monday at 8 p m in parish hall with Gerhardt oe and Lawrence Meister as Os ie
The Polk County Farm Bureau Women led by Mrs. Lloyd Hahn and Mrs. H. P. Tewell organized a chartered bus trip to Omaha for 41 women. They visited Merchants Biscuit, Kitty Clover Potato Chip, World Herald, Union Pacific museum, Childrens Memorial Hospital, Skinner's noodle plant, and Omaha airport. They collected souvenirs and learned about chip yield, potato types, Skinner shipments, and hospital needs. Passengers included Mrs. Charles Walgreen and others from the community.
Several thousand crippled children in Nebraska represented by three youngsters with Governor Robert D. Crosby hope Nebraskans will support the 1954 Easter Seal campaign. With 320 000 letters mailed the drive seeks 125 000 to fund therapies, clinics, braces, wheelchairs, and shoes in Nebraska. Sixty four counties host chapters supervising local spending. 92 percent of funds stay in state and half remains in the county of origin.
About 500 high school students from St. Paul Silver Creek Genoa Polk Stromsburg Clarks and Osceola participated in the Goldenrod Conference Music Festival in Osceola. Critics from Norfolk University Nebraska and Lincoln evaluated technique and style. Rehearsal in Osceola is planned for April 7 ahead of the District Music Contest in Albion on April 9 and 10.
The Garden Club met March 17 at Mrs. John Fintel's home with Mrs. Earl Bond assisting. Lillian Brown presided as president and the group voted to donate 1 to the Red Cross. John S. Anderson led a program on small plot gardens and shared garden advances, readings included Our Garden and Gardens In Eder.
The Federal Land Bank scholarships provide two $300 awards to high school seniors entering the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture this fall. Applications available from teachers, extension offices, or the National Farm Loan Association office and due by March 25 to the Office of the Dean in Lincoln.
The firemen plan a Thursday evening gathering in the Legion rooms on March 25 to honor former old-time firemen.
Stanton S Moore and wife transfer to Clyde E Ericson all interest in Block 10 Eekleys Addition Stromsburg. Quit claim Clyde Ericson and wife to Stanton Moore Lots 1 and 2 Block 1 Morrills Addition. Karl Ellsworth and wife to Pearle Coffin Lots 7 8 9 Block 6 Village Shelby. Cyrus E Norris and wife to Ray R Norris and wife SW 20 15 3. Algor E Yungdahl et al to Florence Imm E NE 22 15 3. Barbara Anderson and Albert Krebsbach to Lot 1 Matter s Addition North to Village Shelby. Hedvig Jacobson to Eldon Swanson West 85 feet of North Half Lot 1 Block 5 Nordbergs Addition Stromsburg. Elsie A Wallace and Shand to Elsie A Wallace and husband South 100 feet Lot 3 Block 1 East Addition Town of Osceola. Wurtele Implement Co et al to James H Cullinane Lot 3 fractional SW of Sec 18 and S NE and S NW fractional N NW of Sec 19 Township 15 North Range 3 West 6th P.M. Polk County Nebraska.
March 21 1954 marks the 59th anniversary of the Royal Neighbors of America. Neighbors read the history noting 550000 members and Osceola Camp 2925 founded February 13 1902. The report lists 82 Beneficial members 11 Social and 19 Juvenile with praise for a perfect financial report.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Kepner Funeral Home for August W. Johnson who died Saturday evening at Osceola Hospital. Interment was in Stromsburg cemetery. Born in Sweden in 1871 he came to America as a young man and farmed north of Osceola for many years. He is survived by his widow and three children.
The Teen Agers of Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home present Along An Indian Road on Sunday evening March 28 at 7 30 p m at the Swede Home church venue.
State Engineer L N Ross announced openings for operator license examiner posts and 50 weigh station operator positions. Merit basis. ages 21 to 49. male Nebraska residents six months. high school or equivalent. good character. medical fitness. Applications at Room 1218 Lincoln and at division offices in Norfolk Mc Cook North Platte Grand Island Ainsworth and Bridgeport.
Marilyn Kuhnel Paine was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Shelby on Sunday March 21. Four girls presented a pink carnation corsage and guest book. Guests enjoyed tap dances, a poetry and music program, and a pantomime. About 100 guests attended lunch afterward.
Local items report op eration honesty discussions on tax reform in Nebraska. Osceola notes highway workers arriving west of town with surveying and culvert crews, plus housing needs and fair rates for accommodations. Also mentioned are small fishing catches, light drizzle, softball plans from Bernie Gissler and Shorty Bowe, a lunch rush of 500 high school students, Jim Chantry's promotion at General Electric, and a note on the town’s steady civic chatter.
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