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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
1
Fifteen teachers from West Germany will visit Newman Grove Wednesday and Thursday as part of a six month stay in Nebraska to observe and study school and community life. Newman Grove is one of ten Nebraska towns hosting the group selected by the university. The report notes the event appears in the Newman Grove Reporter.
George Oberg and Frank Ko var sighted a cock pheasant moving south through an intersection by the Oberg Hatchery and the porch refuge. The birds’ presence inspired a lighthearted dash to the poultry department to confirm whether workers had captured it. Nearby, about 35 tons of baled hay burned at the Stanley Probes farm north of Rogers after a lightning strike, with firemen focusing on saving nearby structures in Colfax County.
Pfc. David W. Krebs dies at 18 from brain shell fragment injuries suffered in Korean action about five months earlier. He had earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Scotia Register reports his death.
Early in spring the city ordered a new street sweeping machine to replace the old unit traded in. Delays followed factory strikes and backlog, but a week ago the crew went to Omaha to collect it. A government official inspected the unit and seized it for use at a war plant.
Charles Bittinger, 18, died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a chimney flue clogged by mortar blocked ventilation from a hot water heater and a small room heater. His father C F Bittinger, 45, was hospitalized in Hastings Mary's Lanning hospital in critical condition.
Three members of the Leon ard McIntire family sustained second degree burns after a Tuesday evening explosion. The blast, possibly from a gas leak, injured Mr McIntire, Mrs McIntire, and their young son.
John Morris of Lexington impressed judges at the state poultry show in Albuquerque with Buff Orpingtons winning four firsts two seconds four Grand Champions and the best display for the entire event collecting most prizes in that class.
Mrs. Charles W. Hensley aged 23 died at Mary Lanning hospital Hastings from burns from a kerosene flash fire at the Hensley home south of Graf ton. Her husband and children were in the kitchen and unharmed. The Geneva Signal.
A man or men stole 300 pallets and capons from Guy Strong farm near Chapman last Tuesday night. The birds had just received medical treatment making them unfit for human consumption for six weeks, per the Central City Nonpareil.
The Nebraska Supreme Court denied a rehearing to Roland Dean Sundahl of Norfolk who is on death row for the slaying of Bonnie Merrill aged 16 of Silver Creek near Columbus 13 months ago. October 16 closed the first year of Hord Memorial Hospital under City Council management. In the past year 410 patients received care along with 131 newborns at Central City hospital.
Max Thelen longtime owner of Thelen Implement Co sold the business to Art Fox this week. Thelen plans for the future are indefinite but will continue to live in David City for the present.
Osceola public schools launch Bundle Week a five day drive led by Homemaking teacher Mrs Zelden to collect wearable clothing blankets sheets and shoes for the Save the Children Federation. Funds and garments aid rural U S areas and seven European nations including Greece Italy and Austria with participation by the Future Homemakers of America.
Mrs. Pauline Garber celebrated her 80th birthday with a tea hosted by her daughters Mrs. P. B. Campbell and Mrs. John Bright. Campbell and Bright traveled to Alexandria Monday for the event with the guest of honor in attendance Tuesday.
An ambulance carrying the body of Ernestine Margaret Schlenz 53 of David City burned east of Shelby last Thursday when a fire of undetermined origin started in the vehicle. Shelby firemen extinguished the blaze, and Kepners funeral car moved the body to Shelby for services held the next day.
Osceola Stromsburg and Shelby FFA chapters competed in a soil judging contest October 24 at Bruce Anderson farm with local soil conservation officials supervising. It was the area's first contest of this kind and organizers plan annual events. Local FFA officers attended the district leadership conference in York October 20, with over 125 members from district two present. officers listed include Dick Alt Jim Sterup Milton Marak Bob Merrick Donald Lindblade and Gerald Schmoker.
Dean J William Buchta of the University of Minnesota visits Lincoln to deliver the Avery Memorial Lecture at Love Memorial Library Auditorium at 7 30 p m He also speaks at the Palladian Literary Society Founders Day Banquet and at the Lincoln Unitarian Church Public Affairs Forum on reducing international misunderstanding The Osceola native earned a Nebraska electrical engineering degree in 1920 and a MA in 1921 and a PhD from Minnesota in 1925 He has served on the Minnesota faculty since 1925 and now chairs the Physics Department
Twenty four guests gathered at Mrs. Dewey Sigler’s home for a pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Adams. Games were played and a basket of pink and blue gifts was presented. Hosts Mrs. Sigler Mrs. Sidney Sigler and Mrs. Holly Grossnicklaus served lunch. Out of town guests Mrs. Joe Schlegel and Mrs. Dick Taylor of Columbus attended.
Gust Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peters and family of Chap pell visited Friday for several days with Miss Otelia Johnson and the Gilbert Johnson family.
Union Pacific told the Railway Commission on October 29 that two daily passenger trains for Grand Island run at a deficit of 35 cents per mile through May 1951, with revenues of 83,499.33 and expenses of 154,936.20. Polk county representatives attended the hearing, while Osceola attorneys aided. The railroad proposed a truck service for cream and other items to replace the trains and keep similar schedules, with mail contracts to trucks. A decision was expected within about two weeks, and prospects of a denial appeared unlikely. UP noted strong freight earnings.
Farmers report corn moisture remains high and drying slow causing early shucking and small crib fills. Many fields look set for disappointing yields and potential storage losses if grain cannot be properly dried and preserved.
Mr and Mrs Logan Van Hoosen learned last week that their older son Sgt Stanley Van Hoosen and Miss Connie Cottingham wed Saturday evening October 20 in Opilka Alabama Sgt Van Hoosen attended Osceola High School before enlisting and served overseas in Korea He returned to the states last spring and is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia.
Leo Kresha lost a finger on his right hand while elevating corn last Thursday. He was taken to St Francis Hospital in Osceola for surgery and returned home the next day.
Miss Darlene Oelschlager daughter of Mrs Janet Oelschlager Lincoln and Keith M Youngstrom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Youngstrom Osceola were married at St Pauls Methodist Lincoln on Oct 14 Rev Ray officiated The couple will reside in Kansas City Kansas where the groom is employed
Entered at St Francis Hospital are Myra Johnson Stromsburg Tony Micek Silver Creek Althea Fansler Osceola Homer Mustard Osceola Steve Siemek Osceola Harry Imm Silver Creek Gary Nelson Osceola Jimmy Peterson Osceola Donald Augustine Osceola Bobbie Harrison Osceola William McKeag Stromsburg Leo Kresha Osceola Carl Johnson Osceola Bornto Mr and Mrs Donald Willits a daughter Mr and Mrs Ronald Koehler a six pound daughter Susan Lynn Mr and Mrs Wm Wyman a son Timothy Lee Dismissed Nellie Watts Osceola Vern Murdock Stromsburg Ernest Wasserman Stromsburg Marian Krahling Stromsburg Rose Marie Bernt Osceola Edward Mustard Osceola Daisy Zang Osceola Monica Micek Silver Creek Mr and Mrs F M Hartson returned home last week from Chadron Nebraska with their daughter Mrs Warren Umshler and family.
The Muse Theatre building in Osceola was sold to O. J. Schneider at a Osceola Auditorium Company stockholders meeting. The Schneiders have run the theatre since 1947, purchasing it from Joe Chantry, and plan to convert the rear addition into living quarters for their home.
Governor Val Peterson, in his third term, filed Wednesday as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate seat held by Hugh Butler. The primary is April 1, 1952. Peterson, recently named chairman of the National Governors Conference, vows to push world peace and apply Nebraska’s tax efficiency to national government.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson marked their golden wedding anniversary with a Wednesday observance. Guests included the wedding party from 50 years ago and the couple’s children, Phillip and Ray Johnson of Stromsburg, Eugene Johnson of North Platte, Eldena Johnson, Gust Johnson, Roy Peters and family of Chappell, Kenneth Peterson of Hastings, and Ruth Jacobson of Lincoln. On Wednesday neighbors called to congratulate them.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Deeter were guest of honor at a farewell party in the Osceola Methodist church basement October 22 attended by about 45 from the Crop Improvement Livestock Improvement and Extension boards. A covered dish supper followed by a program included music and a skit with awards of a coffee maker and silver service. The Deeters have long served Polk County farm groups and 4 H, and will move to Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vizal of Omaha announce the birth of a daughter named Joanne Ellen on October 20. Mrs. Vizal was the former Miss Delores Buhl.
Clarks came to Osceola and routed the Bulldogs to seize the conference lead after a strong win. Osceola struggled with timing tackling and defense as Dick Alt suffered a torn ligament early, ending his season. Clarks totaled 422 yards to Osceola’s 176 with four Osceola first downs to 14 for Clarks.
Calvary Lutheran church in Osceola seeks a dedicated worship site with negotiations underway to buy a suitable lot. Regular services shift to Sunday mornings at 8 45 under Pastor D C DeRose formerly of St John’s Lutheran near Rising City. The church began under Rev A B Habben of Hastings.
Mr and Mrs Arthur McVeigh and daughter visited Spalding on Sunday as guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Cyril McVeigh.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hanshew observed their gold wedding anniversary hosted by son-in-law Leon Hopwood in Shelby on October 30 1951. Family from Osceola Stromsburg San Pedro and California attended along with grandchildren and relatives. The couple marked fifty years with a decorated table display music poetry and a wedding photo reenactment.
Three Polk county farmers George Anderson Bruce Anderson Gordon Fredrickson and Rudy Mangelson will receive the World Herald plaque for outstanding soil conservation service at a November 16 ceremony in Osceola addressed by Gov. Val Peterson. Full details to run next week.
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