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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
1
Osceola and Clarks battled to a 7 to 7 tie with Mills scoring for Osceola in the second quarter and Clarks answering late in the third. Osceola threatened late in the fourth, moving to the 8 yard line as time expired. Next game is November 11 against Stromsburg at Osceola.
Thirty three Osceola residents enroll at the University of Nebraska headlined by Robert Ball Hilbert Buchta Glenna Berck Bruce Berck Samuel Byers Eugene Carman Lois Chantry and many others including Gene Cole Raymond Crossant Edward Everitt Bernard Gissler Leonard Gissler Rolland Gissler Doris Hennings Robert Hansen Margaret Hansen Milton Knapp Donald Malek Milton Mills Robert Mills Kathryn Mueller William Norton Ronald Peterson Donna Pratt Waldo Rodene Robert Scholz Edward Schnasse Richard Smith Eloise Schott Max Swanson Sherman Throckmorton Paul Walgren and Ruth Jensen.
Entre Nous meets on Wednesday November 13 at Mrs. Martin Andersons. Herman and Mrs. Anderson host the 49er bridge club the same evening. Gab O Lots meetsNovember 13 with Mrs. Fred Bond. Mrs. Emil Monson entertains the WCTU on November 14. Osceola OES holds its regular meeting at the Lodge Halls next Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Announcement from local office: Miss Mary McDermott of Omaha daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McDermott married Pvt Byron Case son of Mr and Mrs Fred Case of Berkeley California. The ceremony was October 12 at the R H C Chapel Fort Knox Kentucky. The couple will reside in Elizabethtown Kentucky. Pvt Case attended Osceola high school when the family lived here.
A Shelby dealer highlights Massey Harris Velvet Ride seats that use a double action hydraulic shock absorber, a coil spring and pivot stabilizer to reduce fatigue. The system cushions bumps, lowers sway, and lets lighter operators share the same comfort as heavier drivers, improving safety and health during long fieldwork.
The WSCS gathers November 14 with Mrs. Lewis Berggren and Mrs. Forrest Berggren as hosts. Community members and families visit, with multiple local travels and gatherings noted, including Beatrice, Auburn, Fullerton, and York visits.
Local retailer Peterson Variety Store advertises remaining stock of mens Sheepskin coats and wool jackets in men's and boys sizes, urging quick choice before inventory runs out.
In Denver Mississippi at a candlelight service on October 11 in the Presbyterian church Edytha L. Roberts daughter of Mrs Ethel Roberts married Wayne W Lesuer son of Mr and Mrs Jack Lesuer The Rev William L Barrett performed the ceremony with Loran W Roberts her brother giving her in marriage. The bride wore white satin with fitted bodice a sweetheart neckline and a train with fingertip veil and carried white roses and Stephanotis. Imogene L Roberts and Marjorie Springer served as maids of honor and attendants wore silver gray taffeta with red rose bouquets. Daniel Magnuson an Osceola native now in Denver was best man. The Lesuer couple will live in Denver.
Set York substation head Edwin C. Driscoll explains GI Bill benefits after October 5 deadline. Enlistees joining the Regular Army after that date may still earn education benefits if they serve 90 days before the war’s end, with twelve months of free education plus service months.
County Judge L. M. Merrick issues a marriage license to Evelyn Egly and Carl A. Samuelson last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A. Randall at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday, November 3. Samuelson operates My Place Cafe.
Table lamps and fine pottery available with bulb at Johnson's priced $5.95 and $6.95, highlighting affordable home decor.
Local column recounts visits and departures among Osceola residents. Florence Burke sails home to St Charles Minnesota after time with D T Kelley family. several residents travel to Grand Island Lincoln and Omaha for visits, events, and hospital stays.
The St Francis Hospital reports recent admissions in Medical Surgical Obstetrical and Newborn categories with names and home towns. Discharges include Rev Randall Mrs Inez Murdock and others. A drive to fund a portable x ray draws multiple donations from individuals and groups across Osceola Stromsburg and surrounding areas.
Next Sunday at the Lutheran Church offers Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. and Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. Guest speaker Pastor C. S. Odell of Minneapolis. Closing Bible Conference at 3:00 p.m. Choir meets Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. Ladies Aid Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Annual business meeting hosted by Mrs. Chas. G. Johnson with devotional leader Thelma Allinder.
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen presides with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Subject: The Essence of Faith. Saturday Confirmation Class at 9:15 a.m. Upcoming: Thursday Ladies Aid 2:30 p.m. Lutheran Brotherhood 8:15 p.m. Coming: Thanksgiving Day services.
Extra help is needed as mechanical picker crews inquire about Polk County acreage. Individuals in other areas seek hand husking work and can be connected for immediate employment. contact to arrange assistance with machines or labor.
Manual Fernandez used the septic tank forms this week. Another farm woman made happy. The disposal system will serve for shower bath, stool, lavatory and kitchen. "Manny" is handy and made all installations himself.
Three residents in the neighborhood discuss organizing a collective effort to tackle a rat issue. They consider forming a local group to oversee sanitation, baiting, and public awareness. The plan aims to mobilize residents and coordinate with city services for lasting control.
October activity shows 155 services performed by inoculation mileage 14.1 miles per service with 400 Polk County farms using the service. New members approved include Joe Schaf David City Virgil Rosenberry Rising City Henry Buresh Stromsburg Gerald C Holm Osceola Donald G Hanquist Polk Frank Thelander Osceola Leo Albers Osceola W E Schutt Osceola. Doris Fyfe Shelby awarded the McArthur Medal for 4 H garden work. her 6480 square foot garden produced much of the family food and she canned 75 quarts of vegetables plus 12 quarts stored. Betty Lou Peterson Stromsburg canned 1.24 quarts and stored 735 pounds of vegetables. she also took Summer Wardrobe and Hows and Whys for Young Cooks.
Raymond Rudeen of Pine Bluffs visited Stro m s burg Tuesday night. Mrs. R B Williams returned from Colorado. Leonard Thompson of Omaha stayed with his mother W A Atkinson. Dorothy Bowens hosted Walter Fredrickson C J Olson and families. Milton Anderson and daughter visited Morris Johnson family. Mary Frances Nelson, University of Lincoln student, spent the weekend with her parents. Marvin Fredrickson and daughter and Benson of Polk joined Mrs. Morris Johnson. Glen Felton received a message from Sgt John Farsom now in Berlin. Gregory Kempf and Sylvia Younglund announced the birth of a son born October 26 in Chicago.
District No. 18 reports: Adolph Bernt and wife visited son in law Arthur Mayberger near Columbus. John Tomasierz and family from Shelby called on Bob Bernt and family. Betty Hasselhalch hosted a group Thursday night. Edward Lisko and Chas Kubas with Marion of Silver Creek visited the Lisko home near St. Marys. R W Eller and family near Shelby visited Alfred Bernt. Mrs T A Micek attended a bridal shower for Miss Gladys Cockson at St Josephs parish hall. Lew Seiz and family hosted Sunday visitors at Bellwood.
The Shelby parish hosts a wedding dance Thursday November 2114 with music by Ted Schroeder. Admission 50 cents tax included. A March at 9 00 event accompanies the notice. A One Cent Sale by Crouse Tex Drug runs today through Saturday.
Unofficial Polk County voting results list candidates for U S Senator Governor state and county offices with party. include counts for Hugh Butler John Mekota Val Peterson Frank Sorrell Karl Stefan Hans Jensen Paul Burke Lester Anderson Will Maupin John Anderson Merle Luft Huston McDonald Carleton Anderson Gunnard Peterson Philip Nyberg Louis Daum Ted Carter Arthur Nelson Harless Johnson school amendment and closed shop amendment with yes no tallies.
The young adult group hosts a monthly gathering at the church on Thursday evening November 7 featuring the debut of the men’s glee club. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Sheldon Bond Mr and Mrs Dick Zedecker and Mr and Mrs Chas Fischer with songs and social activities such as singles doubles and ping pong.
Mrs. Wm. Dake traveled to California to visit a daughter. Miss Lucille Freeland from Clarks stayed overnight with Annetta Karges. A Riverside schoolhouse Halloween party was held. A family gathering occurred at the C. R. Carlson home. Levert Oquist is home on furlough after overseas service. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Reisdorf and sons visited Joe Karges. Eileen Karges was a Sunday dinner guest at Leonard Pollard's in Clarks.
The WSCS met last Thursday with Mrs. William Campain as host. Guests included Lillian Brigham Tamora district secretary Rev and Mrs Price Rising City. Upcoming meeting with Regina Deeter noted. A shower for Gladys Cockson at St Joseph Parish Hall near Bellwood. Martin Huggler of Columbus visited Fred Dawes and family. Merle Dawes attended Harold Deavers wedding in Columbus. An Halloween program by Mrs Wisely and Social Center pupils ended with a party and a chair-varied by Mr and Mrs Harold Jones.
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