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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
1
Kenneth Farrar 37 of Monroe died last Monday afternoon while being transported by ambulance to an Omaha hospital after a week of illness. His mother and brother drove from Omaha but arrived too late.
A spinet Hammond electric organ arrived Thursday and was placed in Zion Lutheran church in Scotia as a bequest from the late Albert Bredthauer and Memorial money given in his name.
Merrick County reports 601600 bushels of corn stored so far this season across three bin sites Palmer Silver Creek and Central City with a collective capacity of 974600 bushels. A local farmer near Hordville says a cow died last week after being bitten by something raising concern about rabies.
Mrs Will Anderson an 82 year old from Miami Florida flew to St Edward to spend Mother's Day with her mother. The elderly traveler left the stewardess speechless when she revealed the visit to her mother.
F. E. Slusser returned Tuesday from a ten day stay in Lincoln and Topeka Kansas. In Topeka he attended the ordination ceremony that made his daughter's husband bishop of Porto Rico. About a thousand people witnessed the ceremony.
Susan Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Reed won first place in a LeBlanc Corporation talent contest in Council Bluffs. She earns a seven day all expenses paid trip to Louisiana for herself and her mother. Next Sunday Blair Enterprise notes open house at the new Blair Airport and Golf Course administration building.
The board of education announced an unofficial tally of 716 votes for and 360 against in last week’s special election approving an additional 225000 dollar school bond for a new building.
The Geneva Signal notes the closure this week of the long standing Geneva landmark, once a bustling center for livestock trading and community commerce, now quiet after years of dwindling activity.
The Lincoln County Tribune reports a 160 acre oil lease near Wallace reflecting active exploration. A gas leak likely caused a home explosion that destroyed the house and hospitalized two women, one as she tried to light a gas heater. Both women suffered bone fractures and burns.
A baseball magazine notes Grover Cleveland Alexander died bitterly in St Paul amid reports he struggled to obtain a drink there. The piece describes his bitterness as tied to the conditions he faced during that period in St Paul Phonograph.
Dickie Swerczek, eight, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Swerczek of Belgrade, was accidentally killed near Cedar Rapids when riding his pony to fetch cows. The saddle reportedly turned and dragged him to death on the farm. Local reports note ibis sightings in Clay County areas around Clay Center and Grenville, with flocks described as iridescent waders with white bordered curved beaks, last seen in 1916.
Construction of a 670 000 bushel grain storage warehouse near the Central City right-of-way of the CB and Q railroad is being planned according to the Central City Nonpareil.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Timm of Calloway Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Robert Timm and children of Wilbur were guests Sunday of their mother Mrs Mark Timm and Mrs A J Manthey. Miss Eldena Johnson traveled to Lincoln for a short visit starting Monday morning.
The Closing Committee of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces that most retail stores will be closed next Wednesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Patrons are advised to shop in advance. Services begin at the School Auditorium at 10 p.m. and stores will not open in the forenoon.
The Fifth Judicial District bar meeting at Osceola drew the largest attendance to date with events from 3:00 p.m. in the District Courtroom to speeches by Robert Barlow Dean Edmund and Lincoln attorney John Wilson. Clarence Davis Lincoln addressed the evening gathering as Nebraska Bar Association president. Judges Messmore Chappell Boslaugh Lan dis Kokjer attended, with M A Mills Jr directing. Howard Karouff of Wahoo was elected president for the coming year. The district includes Saunders Seward Hamilton Butler York and Polk counties.
A Sunday afternoon shower at the Methodist church honored Mrs Ronnie Koehler formerly Barbara Russell. About 45 guests attended with a corsage given to the bride. Musical numbers followed and guests played games while floral decorations brightened the room. The hostesses served a luncheon after gifts were opened.
Dorothy Fjell resigns after four and a half years as Deputy County Treasurer. Dorothy Cole of Osceola is appointed to serve as the new Deputy Treasurer, effective June 1, 1951.
The American Legion and Auxiliary finalize plans for Memorial Day in Osceola. Services begin 10:00 a.m. at the school auditorium with Commander Jay McDonald, including Gettysburg Address, prayers, music, and a firing squad salute. Attendees meet at 9:00 at the Legion Building for parade formation. graves are decorated at the cemetery after the program.
The church of St Andrew in Osceola completed extensive improvements. New side altars, maroon curtains, a hanging crucifix, refreshed sacristies, and painted parish card tables were installed. Donations from Miss Sophia Kresha funded antependia. Religious Vacation School runs May 28 to June 10, with Father John Howe directing and nuns assisting. May devotions occur Fridays at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Joe Wieseman died Monday at her home after a four year illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at two o clock at the Methodist church. Burial followed in the Osceola cemetery.
Manager Victor Sterup announces the Polk County Midget Baseball League opener set for Friday. Osceola visits Shelby for a twilight seven inning game at 6:00 p m with Stromsburg Shelby Polk and Osceola fielding teams.
Five man welding crew at Standard Oil tanks in Stromsburg caused an explosion during repairs. No fatalities. welding man most seriously hurt. Explosion rattled windows a mile and a half away. two tanks released fluid but
Religious Vacation School in St Vincent Parish opens May 28 and ends June 10. All parish children are expected to attend with Holy Mass at 8 15 each morning and recess at noon. Father John Howe leads aided by Sisters Rachel and Longina from Yankton with grades 1 4 and 5 8 respectively. The session closes with a parish picnic in the city park on June 10.
In preparation to close the Record along with other business houses on Decoration Day a Wednesday, rural correspondents are urged to send their copy early so the paper can be completed Tuesday. Ad copy should be submitted by Tuesday morning.
Alumni of Osceola High School are invited to the annual banquet at the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening May 29. Attendees may bring a guest and dress formally or informally. Dinner at 6 30 dancing 9 to 1. Admission two dollars. Reserve with Mrs D R Byers.
Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson and their two sons of Osceola visited Mr and Mrs Fred Fredricks on Sunday evening.
Mrs Nellie Olson visited Sunday evening with Mrs Ellen Anderson.
The Polk County Red Cross Blood Mobile visited Osceola on May 16. Of 155 donors, 23 were rejected and eight were ineligible by age. 124 pints were collected, 11 pints shy of the quota. Farmers paused work to give, and organizers thanked donors, doctors, nurses, and recruiters for a day spent aiding others.
Dr. Omer Herrmann son of Rev and Mrs John Herrmann of this city has been appointed by the U S Department of Agriculture to head agricultural work at the American Embassy in Paris and will depart about June 13. He served in Northwest Europe in World War II as a colonel and in the Mediterranean theatre. His family will accompany him.
Sgt. Stanley VanHoosen arrived in Osceola this Wednesday to spend his furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Logan Van Hoosen. He was among the Korean veterans who arrived in San Francisco last week.
Carl Moore son of Mrs Edith Richards serves in the U S Marine Air Corps based in Honolulu. His family has joined him and is residing there.
Junior Girardin from San Diego California arrived in Osceola Monday to spend leave with his mother Mrs Edna Girardin and family after completing navy boat training.
Burton Brazee surprised Mr and Mrs Harry Brazee by arriving from Camp Pendleton California to spend his furlough with them last week.
Pfc Adrian Kresha stationed at Kirtland Air Base Albuquerque New Mexico spends furlough with his mother Mrs Adolph Kresha Sr He is employed in the post office department at the air base.
Osceola held Albion to five hits and benefited from three Albion errors as the Osceola town team won their Central Nebraska league game 7 to 5 on the road. Key contributors were E Johansen, B Sterup, Kindberg, and Houderscheidt with two hits each. Osceola travels to Fullerton next Sunday then hosts Cedar Rapids in Osceola.
Medical Mrs F P Shelmadine Miss Blanche Elwood Mrs Lillian Johnson James Stouffer Polk Surgical Alice Lockard Tonsilectomy Carolyn Kearney Barbara Oberg Marilyn Oberg
Osceola town team remains undefeated to start the season after a 7 to 5 win over Albion at Albion. They travel to Ful lerton next Sunday then host Cedar Rapids, with a likely big turnout if they win. Memorial Day notices and local items acknowledge early submission for the Record.
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