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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1965
Page
1
Temperatures reached 85 degrees on Wednesday and Monday while lows hit 48 on Tuesday and Sunday. Rain totaled .27 on Friday and .70 Saturday morning with limited effects on crops though countywide reports mention near 4 inches in some areas. Daily highs and lows list May 11 to May 17.
A staffer recalls past ink spill mishaps at the printing press and explains recent paper shortages and smeared issues. Audrey Ranwell from South Africa finishes a year with host family the Alex Millies while Nebraska Cancer Society holds a York workshop and promotes early cancer treatment gains.
Four teams are set with managers coaches and umpire assigned for Osceola Little League season opening June 8. Siglers Gas Co Record and Gisslers teams leading figures listed including Kent Heckman Wally Monson John Cerny and Hardy Huggler as umpire. Schedule spans June 8 through Aug 20 with head to head matches and player rosters named for each club.
John Cederberg son of Carl Cederberg of Osceola will receive a Graduate Assistantship in History from the University of South Dakota. He earns his Dana College bachelor’s degree May 30 and plans graduate studies at South Dakota starting September.
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital invites the public to an open house on Sunday May 23 from 2 to 4 p m. Visitors can tour facilities and view new lifesaving equipment not shown at the last open house.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening May 16 in the Osceola auditorium with Rev. Robert Turner giving the invocation and Rev. Raphael Chonta delivering the sermon. John H. Thurber of the University of Nebraska will give the commencement address on Thursday May 20.
Osceola Pack 162 earned a top participation ribbon at the Scout Exposition in David City on Sunday May 16. Den Mothers Carolyn Sipes and Rose Garey and Cub-master Stan Van Hoosen led the group showing knot tying and rope tricks with helpers and other area packs present. Similar expositions occurred in the Sunrise District at Seward and York with participating packs from Shelby Rising City Bellwood Stromsburg Brainard and David City.
The First Methodist Church hosts a daily vacation church school at the church from May 24 through June 4, 9 to 11 30 am. St Paul Lutheran Church school runs May 24 to June 4 from 8 30 to 11 30 am with theme God and His World.
Anita Louise Wheatley, daughter of Boyd and Martha McCormick Wheatley, died May 10 in an Iowa City hospital after nephritis. Born December 11, 1955, she was 9. Funeral services were held May 13 in Cambridge, with Mr and Mrs Lester McCormick of Central City attending. She is survived by her parents two sisters two brothers a grandmother and others. Mrs Wheatley graduated Osceola High School and grew up in the Fairview community.
Shelby junior John Pokorney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pokorney, is selected by the American Legion to attend Boys' Nation at the University of Nebraska. Alternate is Pat Trout, Shelby junior. Pokorney excels in football basketball and track and ranks high in class. Also noted are a Union Pacific scholarship winner Beverly Wieseman of Osceola and Rev. Robert Turner of Osceola appearing on Channel 8 TV to discuss Science and Theology.
The 18th alumni banquet at OHS will be held Saturday May 29 honoring classes ending in five. Harriet Smith Johnson serves as toastmistress and Rev. John Stalions will give the invocation. Honored alumni include Ada Bense Lindquist 1895 Robert Campbell 1915 Mildred Anderson Golden 1925 Lowell Hanson 1935 Morris Boden 1945 Joyce Conrad Jones 1955. Dr. C W Jeffrey to speak. John Irland unable to attend. Duffy Belorad to provide music for the after-dinner dance. Reservations are due by May 22.
The Wednesday a.m. program is titled A visit with the Pastor. A lengthy list names patients by town including Osceola Shelby Stromsburg Polk Gresham Rising City York Silver Creek and others with numerous Mrs or Mr designations and full names.
Osceola high school qualified two boys for the state meet as Bill Engert set a school pole vault record of 10 feet 9 inches and Craig Monson raised the discus mark to 151 feet 8 inches while earning spots at districts in Columbus. Richard Klein placed third in pole vault, Monson fifth in shot put, and Mike Wieseman fifth in the broad jump.
Local calendar lists community events from May 20 through June 3 including WCTU Edith Richards commencement, Polk County Historical Society, Legion Auxiliary, Cub Scout Pack, Beulah Cemetery Society, Valley Get-To-Gether, Easy Aces, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Entre Nous, Rebekahs, Firemen Old Timers Picnic, Memorial Day program, Old Times Day, American Legion NEBC, City Council Busy Belles and other social gatherings. Many notes indicate changes and times.
Polk County Old Times Day progresses with booster ties hats and vests worn by locals. Parade entries stand displays and street events planned from 1 30 p m to 2 p m with bands horses old cars and machinery expected throughout Osceola. Citizens urged to enter stands contact chairmen before May 27. Evening events include a style show square dance and street dance with chairs needed for seating. Final planning meets May 27 at City Hall.
This week the Polk County Recreation Association announces limited charter memberships remain available. Local residents are urged to apply promptly as spots fill quickly and benefits include early program access and voting rights in association matters.
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