Ruth Sigler Weds Devon H. Johnson in Methodist Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Ruth Carolyn Sigler and DeVon H. Johnson took place Friday at the Methodist church. Rev. Erwin Kiel officiated the double ring ceremony with family and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ruth Carolyn Sigler
DeVon H. Johnson
Erwin Kiel
Dewey M. Sigler
Harlan S. Johnson
Jonnie Herbert
Myron Norquest
Bradshaw
Lonnie Cummings
St. Edward
Wallace Daum
Steven Sigler
Cacl G. Johnson
Rose Proposki
Elayne Kracl
Columbus
Linda Johnson
Carol Daum
Nordstroms Visit Polk Couple At Courtney Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Nordstrom of Polk visited the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Courtney on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nordstrom
Polk
Clyde Courtney
Off The Cuff Trick or Treat Night With Clown Costumes
Two women in purple clown costumes, Hortense and the narrator, describe a Halloween night of disguises and treats. They parade door to door with a sign saying they are deaf and dumb, collect apples gum candy and cookies, and face wary reactions including a threatened shotgun remark before being invited back. They recall being unmasked by few, and thank neighbors for the treats received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallowe
Wight
Hortense
Jack
Hallowe’en
Eisenhower Victory Likely in Nebraska as GOP Wins Big
Eisenhower and Nixon led the Republican ticket to a large Nebraska victory. At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lawrence Brock trailed incumbent Bob Harrison for the Third District House seat, with Omaha wire services still calling that race a toss up.
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Nebraska
Eisenhower
Nixon
GOP
Lawrence Brock
Bob Harrison
House
Omaha
County High In 10 Year Bond Buying
E. C. Nordlund Polk County Savings Bonds Chairman released figures showing Polk County's U S Savings Bonds investment from 1946 to 1955 totaling 8 788 570 00 The report lauds bankers newspapers and volunteers noting the figures are at purchase price and will rise by one third at maturity It compares investment to homes cars tractors and education and cites political results and local election tallies including the county judge race and write in votes with a count near 3600 overall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Nordlund
Polk County
U. S
Testing Center For Diabetics Scheduled For November 11-17
Polk County Medical Society launches Diabetes Week November 11 17 with a free screening drive sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital center opens November 12 17 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm offering rapid tests for all family members. Diabetes signs vary but early detection aids control and normal living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk County Medical Society
American Diabetes Association
John L. Blodig
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Centex
Social Security Payments In Co. Surpass 100000 Millestones
Polk county retired workers received 106404 in social security benefits last year with 40536 paid to dependents and survivors. The rise reflects a 25 percent increase due to 1954 amendments. Silber notes widespread eligibility and growing coverage, with the Lincoln district office at 401 Veterans Building, 12th and O Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
A. F. Silber
Social Security Administration
Lincoln
Silber
Social Security Office
Veterans Building
12Th and
O Streets
TB Christmas Seals To Be Mailed Soon
Martin Roberts, county chairman for the TB Christmas Seal sale, announces the familiar seals will be mailed in about a week. Help Fight TB. recipients are urged to mail checks or remittances back at their earliest convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Roberts
Daisy Dairy and Clover Leaf 4-H Clubs Hold Supper
Daisy Dairy Club and Clover Leaf Dairy Club met in the IOOF hall on Friday October 26 for a potluck supper with each family bringing a dish. Mrs Merle Dawes and Mrs Paul Swanson prepared dessert cocoa and coffee. After eating, members presented annual reports and Wilber Bloom shared a speech plus slides from Ak-Sar-Ben and other 4-H activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Dairy
Daisy Dairy Club
Clover Leaf Dairy Club
IOOF
Merle Dawes
Paul Swanson
Wilber Bloom
York
Ak-Sar- Ben
Gary Garey
Diane Scherer
Osceola Weekly Temperature Report Summary
Osceola reports temperatures and degree days courtesy of the Gas Company. The weekly report covers the prior Monday with past 30 days showing 370 degree days in 1955 and 254 in 1956, 45.7 percent colder in 1955, and heating season to date 33.1 percent warmer than 1955. Average temps for the past 30 days show 57.7 percent in 1956.
Osceola Stores Observe Armistice Day Closure Plan
Osceola stores will close Monday November 12 to observe Armistice Day since November 11 falls on Sunday. Chamber of Commerce approved the plan at its meeting. Stores will stay closed all day and reopen Tuesday morning after the long weekend. Patrons should plan ahead to meet needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Chamber of Commerce
Royal Neighbor Camp Hosts Fourth District Convention
Royal Neighbors of America held the Fourth District Convention in Osceola with nearly 100 attendees from 12 towns. District Oracle Lois Grossnicklaux presided as Supreme Auditor Edith Evans and State Supervisor Alma Snyder attended along with district deputies. The event featured business sessions, a noon banquet, a photo presentation of the R N A Home in Davenport, and ritual work. The 1957 meeting is slated for Fairbury.
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Osceola
Royal Neighbors of America
Lois Grossnicklaux
Edith Evans
Alma Snyder
Edna Dierberger
Flora Nordstrom
Maude Tejeka
Alice Estes
St. Vincent Ladies Society
Serviceman Verlin G Gronlund Listed In Korea Unit
Pfc Verlin G Gronlund son of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Gronlund Stromsburg is a member of the 7th Infantry Division in Korea as a vertical control operator in Battery C of the 57th Field Artillery Battalion. He entered the Army in August 1955 and arrived in Korea last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlin G. Gronlund
Gerhard Gronlund
Stromsburg
7Th Infantry Division
Korea
57Th Field Artillery
Gronlund
Fonda Dies From Sudden Heart Attack at 55
Dr. G. C. Fonda 55 of 2520 West John Grand Island died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Friday morning November 2. He was a Osceola High School graduate and had practiced dentistry in Grand Island for ten years. Survivors include his wife and one daughter Mrs. Dale Carrell of Scottsbluff, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Grand Island with interment in Osceola cemetery. Mrs. Fonda is sister of Mrs. Don Byers and Lynn Snider. Attending from distance included Donald Fonda of Modes California, Mrs. Fern Schell of Oakdale California, and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kirtley of Islamorada Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Fonda
West John
Grand Island
Fonda
Osceola High School
Dale Carrell
Scottsbluff
Osceola
Don Byers
Lynn Snider
Donald Fonda
Modes
New Oldsmobiles On Display This Week
Johnson Chevrolet invites the public to view the 1957 Oldsmobile on Thursday November 8 at the garage. No special event planned, but friends are welcome to inspect the redesigned model showcasing extensive changes.
October weather shows above average temps and light rainfall
The first half of October was dry until a 0.45 inch rain on the 15th. Additional showers totaled 1.13 inches for the month. Lows rose above normal, with two freezing days on the 26th and 31st, while highs ranged to the 90s on two days and mostly 60s to 80s otherwise.
Social Calendar for NBBC and Local Groups
Social events listed for November include NBBC Bridge Club at Mrs R M McDonald’s home on Monday November 12 and a St Andrew Church card party on Sunday November 11. Several hostesses and meetings are noted with times for November 13 14 15 and 16 including Polk County Tuberculosis Committee fall meeting at Osceola Methodist Church and St Andrew Holy Name Society election of officers.
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Nbbc Bridge Club
R. M. McDonald
St. Andrew Church
John Inness
Entre Neus
Sam Crouse
Clair Emmons
Webster
St. Andrew Holy Name Society
Fred Bernt
Ride-A-Wees
Mervin Stromberg
St. Vincent Altar Society
Donald Cerny
Marvin Dawes
Victor Cerny
Wallace McKeag
Exeter couple at Glen Green dinner
Mr and Mrs James Loukota Jr of Exeter were dinner guests Thursday at the Glen Green home. Mr and Mrs Eugene Rhoades of Laurens Iowa were weekend guests of the Ralph Rhoades family.
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James Loukota, Jr
Exeter
Glen Green
Eugene Rhoades
Laurens
Iowa
Ralph Rhoades
Osceola Bulldogs Tie Silver Creek In Frigid Final Game
Osceola and Silver Creek played to a 13 13 tie under cloudy skies with a dry dusty field. Osceola lacked quarterback Ronnie Carlson due to an elbow injury while Roger Wright directed plays and the team used a single wing formation.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Osceola
Ronnie Carlson
Clarks
Roger Wright
Emergency Feed Program Bids Sought in Polk County
Polk County ASC announces sealed bids for hauling grain from county bin sites to dealers under the Emergency Feed Program. Bids must be submitted in person at the ASC office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 1956. terms read to bidders and contract expires December 31, 1956. The committee may reject all bids.
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Polk County
ASC
McDonalds Host Chili Party After Football Game
Mr and Mrs Jay McDonald entertained eight couples at a chili party last Friday evening. Mrs cate Walgren won high score at cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McDonald
Cate Walgren
New Catholic Radio Program Broadcasts on KFOR
A new 15 minute Catholic radio program airs Sundays at 12 45 PM on station KFOR. Two priests discuss What Catholics Believe and Catholic commentary on the news with topics Happiness and You and Marriage Is Sacred from last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFOR
Rainfall Helps Alleviate Drought Briefly
A half inch of rain fell Sunday night across the territory, with another light shower about seven hours long starting around 4 p.m. The moisture eases critical drought conditions temporarily and supports growth despite ongoing water shortages.
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Weekly Dismissals List
A weekly hospital notice lists patient dismissals for Oct 29 to Nov 5. Names include Ray Miller Shelby Jake Reisdorff Columbus Mrs Viola Schutt Bellwood Jonal Carlson Osceola LeRoy Rhodes Osceola nee Johnson Osceola Anna Olson Stromsburg Carol Rystrom Stromsburg Mary Kumpf Shelby Lewis Schott Osceola Max Harms Shelby Fred Wescoat Silver Creek Aster Kessler Gresham Merle Stromberg Polk Bruce Gabriel Shelby David Rosenberry Shelby Lou Ann Lux Shelby Helen Zona Fullerton Minnie Imhoff Silver Creek Robert Behrns Stromsburg Vernon Kuhnel Osceola John J Anderson Osceola Dale Carlson Silver Creek Miriam Carlson Osceola Duane Micek Shelby Josephine Dunning Shelby Dora McCormick la Birdie Walrath Osceola John Myers Polk George McMeekin Shelby
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Ray Miller
Shelby
Jake Reisdorff
Columbus
Viola Schutt
Bellwood
Jonal Carlson
Osceola
LeRoy Rhodes
Silver Creek
Aster Kessler
Gresham
Merle Stromberg
Polk
Bruce Gabriel
David Rosenberry
Lou Ann Lux
Helen Zona
Fullerton
Minnie Imhoff
Robert Behrns
Stromsburg
Vernon Kuhnel
John J. Anderson
Dale Carlson
Miriam Carlson
Engagement Announced for Chloryce Ode and Gary Wiltse
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ode of Sioux City announce the engagement of their daughter Chloryce Jerene to Gary Lee Wiltse son of Dr. and Mrs. Earle Wiltse of Grand Island Nebraska. Chloryce a Nebraska graduate and current Osceola teacher, Gary Wiltse a Nebraska Wesleyan attendee who will graduate from Colorado A and M College in spring. A June wedding is planned.
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Carl Ode
Sioux City
Iowa
Chloryce Jerene
Gary Lee Wiltse
Earle W. Wiltse
Grand Island
Nebraska
Miss Ode
University of Nebraska
Mortar Board
Omicron Nu
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Alpha Lambda Delta
Gamma Alpha Chi
Kappa Delta
Osceola
Wiltse
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mrs Schnasse and Miss Englehardt Return Home
Mrs. E A Schnasse and Miss Lydia Englehardt return home Sunday after a week visiting Mr and Mrs E D Schnasse and Gregg in Wakefield.
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E. A. Schnasse
Lydia Englehardt
E. D. Schnasse
Gregg
Wakefield
Nebraska Triumph Over Missouri Delights Husker Fans
Joy in Huskerland as Nebraska edges Missouri 15 to 14 in Lincoln in a superb game that lifts team morale. Osceola and Silver Creek tied 13 all in their season finale, while local sports and a half inch rainfall boost wheat hopes. A new correspondent joins The Record, and a weekly temperature feature debuts with Degree Days to compare this year’s warmth to prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huskerland
Nebraska
Missouri
Lincoln
Pete Elliott
Osceola
Silver Creek
Lawrence Bowe
Huck Rowan
Robbie Sigler
Roy Trotter
Clay County
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Ruth Sigler
Victor E. Anderson
Frank Sorrell
Jensen
Aker
Merrick
Harold Matheson
Justice of the Peace
Joe Smith
Harrison
Brock
Norfolk
Ane
Royal Neighbor
Temp
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital News
Memorial Fund
Elmer Stewart
Stewart
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