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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1961
Page
4
Rev Ray E Hankins discusses UNICEF funding and aid policy citing Margaret Bender article. He notes 1958 UNICEF admin costs at 6.8 percent with 1960 estimates near 7 percent and argues light storage of supplies in the U S is unnecessary when help could reach starving children abroad.
A church food sale is set for Saturday November 18 starting 10 30 a m at Kepners St Marys Church. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Mrs Donald Waterman was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Raymond Branting and Carol Tuesday evening. The entertainment featured a Stork game and a dainty lunch followed the gift opening.
Harold Stelzer of York spoke at Seward on November 9 as 12 Scouters and wives attended the Sunrise District meeting. The topic was What Scouting Can Do Against The Communist Threat. Hugh Wilkins will remain District Chairman with Glen Green as District Commissioner. Wes Weis was named Cub Commissioner, Bob Schaldecker Scout Commissioner, and Herb Simpson Explorer Commissioner. Lester Pieper Awards went to Marlin Reynolds Pack 256 Seward Dick Thelan Troop 176 Shelby and Clair McCormick Post 241 Stromsburg.
A fragmented sale list shows various items with unit prices including bananas at 38 to 59 cents per pound, oats and oats-like products, packaged goods, and multi-pack offers. The ad suggests a general grocery promotion with assorted quantities and discounts.
Certificates of Appreciation were given to Kenneth Pope and Roland White of Shelby and Glen Green of Osceola for scouting service. Clair McCormick earned a 15-year pin and Mrs. McCormick received the Heart of Gold Certificate. Theme was Strengthen America Character Counts with attendees including Bernie Gissler and Osceola couples Lee Draeger, Glen Green, Carleton Anderson, and Clair McCormick. Shelby reported 23 representatives.
The Junior Class presents a 3 act comedy It in the Bag on Friday November 17 at 8 00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Cast includes Augusta Bolt Salem Guard Gloria Bolt and multiple townsfolk with a humorous matchmaking plot and a household reveal.
A 50th wedding anniversary celebration will be held at the Parish Hall in Shelby on November 23. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 30 to 4 30 and the couple requests no gifts.
The 55th annual Christmas Seal drive begins as postmen deliver Seals to 400000 Nebraska homes. Nebraska Tuber culosis Association aims to protect the family circle with letters from volunteers. Executive Secretary Delmar R. Serafy notes local funding keeps 94 percent of introduced funds in state.
The Osceola Project Club meets Tuesday afternoon October 21 with Mrs. Maria Fulwider for Quick and Easy Meals. Legion Auxilia ry to gather Friday November 17 with Mrs. August Senn. Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday November 22 at 7 30 p m. Garden Club convenes November 21 at Edna Andresons. Ride A Wees meet November 16 with Mrs. Marvin Stromberg. Hospital Auxiliary 2 00 p m November 20 in hospital dining room. Cub Scout Pack at Methodist Church November 17 7 30 p m. Historical Society November 16 7 30 at court house. Oddfellows November 20 7 30 p m. Odds and Rebekahs card party Friday 7 30 p m. Aces meet with Mrs. Joe McKeag November.
The paper announces a policy change to publish a list of criminal cases next week and onward. It states violators and their violations will be public information at the County Judge’s office and urges readers to avoid lawbreaking.
John K. Wilson, born November 30, 1903 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Sunday November 12 in Waterloo Iowa. He lived in Osceola as a child, graduated from Osceola High School and the University of Nebraska, worked as an architectural engineer and Bath Packing Co construction superintendent, served in both World Wars, married Bernice Schrader September 20 1952 in Monticello Illinois, and is survived by his wife. Funeral service is 4 p.m. Thursday November 16 at Parrot and Wood Funeral Home Waterloo followed by cremation.
District 54 residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with stops in Fremont Broken Bow Elmwood Omaha Waterloo and Marquette. John Maxwell and wife hosted in Fremont while the Imhoff party drove to Broken Bow for a day with Kathy Cole and family. The Tookers visited Elmwood with Emmett Cook others joined in Omaha’s conformation event for Ben route home and Jim Novak and Linda at Waterloo. Joe Imm hosted his sister in Marquette.
Central City residents spent a day in Grand Island while visitors joined Open House at Shelby’s new school. Walter James of Pomona Kansas visits Osceola to see Fred at the Osceola Hospital. Local gatherings include Fairview bazaar Maple Leaf Club and hospital visits. Families from Webster City and Waterloo stay with Osceola relatives over the weekend.
Gordon Headlee son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Headlee recently enlisted in the Navy to pursue a course in Mechanics. His address lists NS Naval Training Center San Diego California. Army Specialist Four Kenneth E Kuhnel is 20 and is identified as another enlistee or service member.
Mrs. Emery Kuhnel of Shelby is a member of the 77th Ordnance Company football team that captured the Coleman Bar racks sub-region championship in Mannheim Germany. Specialist Kuhnel, a parts clerk, entered the Army in January 1959 and arrived overseas in April 1960 after graduating from Shelby High School in 1958 and working for B and C Construction in Lincoln.
A kickoff breakfast on Wednesday morning November 15 launches Osceola Boy Scouts financial campaign. Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers are included with a goal of 340 dollars. Scouting representatives will visit homes and businesses during the week to raise support before Thanksgiving.
Donald Branting on leave from Fort Sheridan Illinois spent the weekend with his wife and parents in law Mr and Mrs Anse Pehrson A two year veteran he was recalled for active duty October 31 Mrs Branting is staying with relatives during his absence
Present with her parents. Numerous families and friends from Lincoln Grand Island Stromsburg and Columbus joined in Sunday visits dinners and birthday celebrations. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond Nielson Mrs Alice Matheson Mrs Lavelle Lamoree and Mrs Lawrence Meister with extended family and guests fromLocal communities.
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