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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
1
Louis J. Hanus an employee of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. was injured Tuesday morning when a falling telephone pole broke loose from its base and struck him between the shoulders as poles were replaced after road work near David City.
Employees of six Columbus industries organize a 30 game soft ball league in the city, announcing a schedule for the season.
Cpl Neal W. McCormick at Koje do writes his parents Mr and Mrs Lester McCormick that he is with his brother Cpl Laird J McCormick as they embark May 9 to return to the United States Laird has served in Korea about ten months Central City Republican.
Motorists in the town will encounter stop signs at various intersections after the village fathers ordered their placement. The measure aims to slow speeders amid rising traffic concerns in the community.
A small Union Pacific section car derailed after striking rocks placed on the track as a prank by youths. Eight men were injured one seriously, and investigators have not yet identified those responsible.
The Schuyler high school seniors donate 250 to a fund for blue gowns to be used in graduation, chorus, and glee club activities. Colfax County Call notes the city council approved the resolution of necessity for sewer districts and bonds, with contractor bids publicized for sewer project construction.
Earl Schilling, a former Scotian, writes in The Capper's Farmer June issue with a útiles tip for farmers. He recommends welding one end of a hinge to strap iron and bolting the strap iron to the door frame to permanently secure barn doors.
The 1950 census of agriculture shows Greeley County with 830 farms. The average farm size is 404.1 acres and the average value of land and buildings is 16465 dollars. Scotia Register reports these figures.
Prowlers last week broke into the Lindahl Gun Co. in Central City and stole rifles and shotguns valued between two thousand and five thousand dollars. Some firearms were rare, with only two or three of that type in existence in the United StatesCentral City Nonpareil.
A group of boys with free time stole ten car batteries from Gambles store and four from local garages. They spent one night in the county jail and must repay the batteries stolen. Work crews and machinery for Polk’s new sewage system arrive and soon start work on the town improvement.
Blair Street Department purchased a new street sweeper on Tuesday with a $750 trade-in for the old unit, bringing the total cash outlay to $8,342 as reported by Blair Enterprise. Clarks News notes Mike Shensey of Clarks as the Omaha market’s oldest shipper, honored at a Chamber dinner in Omaha. he has shipped to the market since it opened in 1884.
H. F. Klosterman owns the five-year-old Tennessee Walking horse which took first place in the walking horse class at a recent Ames Iowa horse show per the David City Banner report.
Fifty former neighbors gathered Thursday at the Petersons new Osceola home for a house warming. Guests brought refreshments and left a gift in memory of the occasion. Mary Anderson continues convalescing under doctor care. Mrs Oryl Fischer spoke with her husband, stationed with the Navy in Oakland California, where he serves in the plastic surgery ward and expects to remain.
Five separate wrecks near Osceola caused extensive vehicle damage over the past week with no serious injuries. Thursday a pickup and a semi-trailer collided. a pickup driver suffered a mangled arm. Sunday a tractor and car collided near the Walter Watts farm. the tractor was damaged beyond a simple repair. Other incidents involved wooden posts at the big corner and two-car crashes east of Osceola with negligible injuries and extensive damage.
Marjorie Brazee of Osceola among Hastings College seniors slated to receive degrees on June 4. She majored in speech and held multiple college positions while earning honors such as an oration scholarship.
The marriage of Frances Mary Kresha daughter of Eva Kresha to Howard James Lukassen was held at St. Joseph Catholic church Kimball on Saturday May 26 at nine in the morning. A reception and dinner followed at the Lukassen home with a wedding dance that evening. Attending locals included Eva Kresha Rita Martin Pfe Adrian Kresha Ed Watts Tony Swan Leo Kresha Phyllis Arthur Kresha Columbus and Omaha relatives.
Miss Lulu Burns received word that her brother C. E. Burns died of a heart attack on May 24 at age 70. A retired Fort Pierce resident and former Osceola area farmer, he left a widow as survivors. Funeral services were held May 28 in Fort Pierce.
Jeanice Schott daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Schott won the Hastings College Music Scholarship awarded to upper class music majors. The award reflects studio performance and potential with a B average or higher and Jeanice, a sophomore active in band and drama, starred in Good Bye My Fancy and played major clarinet roles with the College Concert Band.
The Midwest Covenant Home will dedicate its newly built addition at a service on Sunday, June 3 at 2 30 p m on the Home lawn. Governor Val Peterson will speak, with other guests present. The addition expands facilities for 52 residents.
An Osceola barber, Albert Ryan, marks over 53 years in Osceola business with 53 years of active work since February this year. He arrived in 1898 to start barbering, took a brief break, spent two winters in California, and kept his shop open through it all. The late Chartie Swalley of Stromsburg held no. 1 status. Ryan is now the county’s oldest business man.
Annette Watts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Watts, sustained a double fracture of the left elbow after falling from a fence on Monday. She was admitted to St. Francis Hospital where the arm was placed in a cast.
The Office of Price Stabilization allows small stores to stay under general ceiling pricing instead of retailers rules. Eligible dealers with annual sales under thresholds may file to price under the general ceiling, with deadlines May 31 or July 2 for chart return, depending on status.
Edward Frank Johnson, 77, died Thursday in Central City after months of illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at a Central City funeral home with burial in Polk cemetery. A former Swede Home resident, he had moved to Hamilton County. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Jack Malek, Mr and Mrs Mervin Heimer, Mr and Mrs Dale Heimer, Jim Malek, and Mr and Mrs Ronal Sarow.
St Francis Hospital announces Casper Mikkelson joining its Casper unit while Utica’s Lawrence Bowe is assigned to the Utica Osceola department.
Dora Thesing a Rest Manor resident was surprised Sunday by former Stromsburg neighbor Mrs. Floyd Speirs who delivered a decorated birthday cake. Thesing shared the cake with residents and visitors who wished her many more happy birthdays.
Phil Campbell delivered the address at a Memorial gathering in Columbus on Wednesday. Omaha guests Mrs. Hallie Geeseman Mrs. Edna Sipherd and Mrs. Edna Baum visited Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Mills Sr. on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Inness attended graduation exercises at Wentworth Military Academy where their son George J Inness known as Jimmie was a graduation candidate. On May 27 all graduates took part in a flag ceremony on the parade grounds.
Fullerton downs Osceola 7 to 3 on the Fullerton diamond last Sunday night. The locals pulled ahead in the first inning with four runs on two hits two errors and two stolen bases. Osceola showed solid hitting but failed to bring runners home as Kinberg pitched well for Osceola and led with three hits in five at bats. E Johanson doubled twice while Bob Sterup and Lyle Johnston each added a single.
Charles Huggler 81, a former Osceola resident born in Switzerland, died 6:25 pm Thursday May 24 in Los Angeles. Survived by his wife, three sons Martin Fred and Chris, and four daughters Esther and Mrs. Charles Grimmen Mrs. Ed Woodson and Mrs. Lyle Jacobs. Funeral services held in Los Angeles May 27 with burial at Valhalla Memorial Park Burbank.
Polk county reports corn planting near completion after a wet season. Farmers late spring rains slowed a normally quick job though some acres were planted daily. Wheat and oats face challenges with poor stands and weed pressure while gardens and greenery improve. Memorial Day flowers scarce.
Three Nickell brothers meet at L. M. Nickell's home near Osceola after more than five decades. J. A. Nickell, 78, of Mason City Iowa, arrives from Iowa. Guy N. Nickell, 74, of Oakland California, has visited two weeks and plans further Midwest trips before returning to the West Coast. L. M. Nickell, 77, has lived in Polk County all his life and hosts the gathering six miles southwest of Stromsburg where the family first homesteaded.
The column notes park improvements including benches and tables, new street resurfacing thoughts, and a remodel of a building by Albert Gabriel. It mentions rain, a new street light, and local reactions. Stanley Van Hoosen recounts Korea service at the Osceola Chamber meeting, while Don Johnson received a Federal Grand Jury summons in Lincoln.
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