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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
1
One hundred and twenty three Polk County eighth graders will receive diplomas at Osceola Saturday afternoon. An operetta Springtime in Fairyland will be presented by rural students. Honors shown by average 90% are listed for each district with names like Martha Tlamka, Lester Marsden, Jawain Adams, Gilbert Anderson, and many others across districts 2 to 72.
Mrs Johansen traveled to Dennison Texas to see her ill grandchild in the home of Mrs Walter Egger where the children are reported improving. A district picnic at Pawnee Park in Columbus preceded by Miss Agnes Branigan visiting from Council Bluffs. Mrs Adolph Bernt visited her daughter Mrs Arthur Mayberger in Columbus. A shower for Dorothy Gabriel and Leonard Heimer drew many district friends at Ellers Hall. Miss Janice Schott of Osceola spent a week with the Wilhelm Kosch family.
Polk County farmers may buy Ever-Normal Granary corn at 65 cents per bushel or market price, higher of the two, through the County AAA Committee in Osceola. The U S Department of Agriculture stores about 16 961 bushels in Polk elevators and 16 964 bushels in steel bins countywide, repayments from pre 1940 loans.
County Attorney Dougherty filed a complaint charging Herbert Moschenross with three forged checks. The April 5 item for 3.50, April 7 for 7.30, and April 10 for 5.40 were cashed at Humphrey and Creston with the signature of Nels Hasselbalch. Moschenross is jailed serving a parole violation tied to an insufficient fund case.
Mrs Walter Umshler was admitted Saturday as a medical patient and dismissed Tuesday. Mrs Albert Johansen of Shelby underwent major surgery with Dr Moon from Omaha assisting. Fred Huggler was released Thursday after several days of throat infection treatment. Mrs Leo Kresha returned home Friday after several days of hospital care.
Extension Service releases Bulletin No 332 Poultry Diseases and Parasites by L Van Es and J F Olney of Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station. Free copies available at the Extension Office.
Community roster includes Elaine Garling, Arlene Green, Wreatha Green, Arthur Grimes, Billy Grimes, Alvin Kisler, Betty Kisler, Dale Lindburg, Phyllip Meline, Dwayne Miller, Lee Stewart, Marcia Wilcox and Darryl Williams.
Report shows 79 percent of American families have mechanical refrigerators, equating to one unit for every seven people. Central Europe lags with about one refrigerator per thousand residents.
The Legion Auxiliary held annual contests with a $1 prize for the high school Essay on National Defense. Winners: Senior Alice Schott, Junior Glennis Lindeblade, Sophomore Dick Mills, Freshman Crawford Campbell. Poppy Poster winners: 4th Merna Lee Quick, 5th Doris Jean Kennedy, 6th Mary Gaile Sigler, 7th Joyce Parks, 8th Laura Olson. each pupil received 50c. Auxiliary members urged to attend Memorial Sunday Service at Lutheran Church on May 25 at 11 a.m.
Telegram announces Miss Madelaine Carman and Morris Irland united in marriage in Las Vegas on the same day. The bride, Osceola High School 1936 graduate, worked at the Triple A office before California. The groom, Osceola High School 1930 graduate, formerly Muse Theatre operator, now employed in Los Angeles. They will reside in Los Angeles.
The Polk County Draft Board selects men for induction. They must report in Osceola at 10 a.m. on June 7 and depart for Fort Crook Omaha on June 9. Inductees include Russel Julian Johnson Earl Ludwig Widge Morris August Tenn Paul Elmer Herrman Loren F. Barger. Replacements named are Charles Cherry Roy Fjell Stanley Johnson Edward Zelasney Milton Burgeson.
The Osceola Garden Club will hold its opening meeting Thursday evening at the high school building instead of the Court House. E. G. Maxwell of the Agricultural College will speak on Yard Beautification.
Eighteen town properties were sold at tax foreclosure this week. Monday eight Shelby properties sold for delinquent taxes and Tuesday ten Stromsburg properties followed. The Village of Shelby and the City of Stromsburg bid in the properties. owners have two years to redeem. The system reduces delinquencies and is spreading from Polki to Osceola.
Phylliss Nelson spent weekend with sister Mrs. R L Mackerang in Central City and returned home Sunday. Mothers Day gatherings included the Grey family, Meismer family, Minnie Swanson, Mabel Smith, and John Smith visiting Mrs. David Smith who is improving after illness. Linda Lindblade visiting Osceola area for two weeks. About thirty five relatives gathered to honor Hilma Flodman’s eighty fifth birthday with supper served by guests. J N Norton of Washington DC attended. Norton and husband plan June farm visit near Polk.
A new Vocalite screen, latest design, was installed by Manager Logan and first shown Wednesday evening at the Muse Theatre. The upgrade follows his policy to provide patrons with the best in entertainment.
Mrs B F Pierce of Ogden announces the engagement of her daughter Anna May to Jess Drummond Jr son of Mrs D M Drummond of Ogden The wedding will be held at the bride’s home on Friday May 29 After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Ogden Drummond has lived in Osceola and worked in Ogden since moving there earlier this year
Memorial Sunday services will be held May 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lutheran Church with Rev. John W. Oberg delivering the sermon and Legion and Auxiliary members attending. Decoration Day is set for Friday May 30 with a 10:00 a.m. program at the Muse Theatre followed by grave decorations at the cemetery by Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. assembly for a parade forms at 9:30 a.m. at the Legion Hall.
A capacity crowd attended Osceola high school Commencement at the Muse Theatre with Judge Fred W. Messmore of Beatrice as speaker. Senior Glenna Van Horn won the top rank with multiple scholarships and special awards from local and state groups.
Rev. Ralph D. Hult former St. Pauls Luther an Church Osceola pastor was among 138 American passengers on the Egyptian liner Zamzam sunk by a Nazi raider near the African coast. All aboard were captured and held in occupied France. Hult recently lived in Wahoo and was with Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Norberg and their children.
Mr and Mrs Harry Hurst and their daughter from Lincoln spent Sunday at the O W Hurst home. Betsey remained for a two week visit with her grandparents.
Doris Annette Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs C Albin Anderson of Osceola wed M Ellsworth Anderson son of Mr and Mrs M R Anderson of Stanton Iowa in a candlelight ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel Omaha on May 21 1941 Paul Timman accompanied by Sister Ida Marie Homer sang O Promise Me The couple will reside in Omaha following a short wedding trip Miss Mary Jean Anderson served as maid of honor and Austin B Anderson was best man Both families noted graduates with ties to Osceola Stanton and Omaha
The University of Nebraska operated a dry land Swiss navy 1882 84 with a lieutenant in charge as war department failed to supply a commandant. An art orientation course will replace formal lectures with workshops for broad daily life art skills. Student body includes 42 states 10 foreign countries. professional societies top scholastic honors. Memorial Stadium seating increases 29 in summer due to concrete expansion joints.
A call to buy poppies next Saturday to aid children of veterans and disabled workers, noting the funds support food clothing shelter school expenses and medical care. The message highlights that poppy earnings sustain families until former service members find work and emphasizes funding for the Auxiliary welfare fund.
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