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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Frank Gay report a white tailed doe leaping fences and bounding east past their home on Highway 14. The deer was last seen crossing a corn field north of the house near Central City.
Sheriff Lewis Ekart commandeered local hunters to flush four youths from a Gresham area cornfield. Two boys were jailed in York County, two girls sent to the state reformatory. The boys had stolen a car in Omaha, fled state patrol near Shelby at high speed, and overturned the vehicle in a Gresham area corn field after picking up the hitchhiking girls.
W H Roether acting for the hospital committee Colfax County Call submitted a motion to put the community hospital sponsorship to a public vote by the residents of Colfax County.
Lexington selected as the site for the Nebraska Rural Radio association's proposed 10,000 watt station. The project is funded by $10 shares and borrowed funds to speed construction. Central Nebraska site surveys favored Lexington and Broken Bow for transmitter locations.
The oldest pioneer and likely Platte county’s oldest woman marked her 94th birthday on October 14. Caroline Fischer, who spent 71 years of her married life in the Humphrey community, was honored in the Humphrey Democrat notice.
Bob Dillard became a radio quiz winner earning a Gruen watch and an RCA radio TV set after first correct answer. He missed a jackpot question worth 27 500 dollars. About 650 people attended the fall county 4 H party at the David City auditorium with Barlean and Clymer named as 4 H boy and girl and prizes from First National Bank and The Peoples Banner.
The 1949 total tax levy for Seward county residents across all jurisdictions will reach an all time high, totaling $984,917.54 not counting taxes paid by Consumers Public Power District, as reported by the Seward Independent.
Axel V. Lindholm of Los Angeles California aged 53 a former Stromsburg resident died from injuries in an auto accident October 15 His wife Anna was critically injured in the same crash Funeral services were conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery Glendale California Stromsburg Headlight reports the incident
The most hazardous of five Central City blazes occurred at the Siegel Ice Co office when sewage gas backed up and exploded a heating stove. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. Norma Jean Swertzic, 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Swertzic, died of bulbar poliomyelitis. funeral held at St Lawrence Church Silver Creek.
Mrs. Norman Michener was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held Friday November 4 in Swede Home church parlors. The evening featured games and generous gifts with pink and white colors in the lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Oscar Jones, Mrs. Ansel Pehrson, and Mrs. Wesley Jones.
Polk County treasurer Carleton Anderson warns taxes paid by mail are steady but in person payments lag as the deadline nears. Delinquent rural taxpayers risk penalties after December and farmers sealing corn face possible deduction from corn loans. Assessed personal property values rise to 24.87 million with car valuations up 344 thousand dollars.
William Buhl comes back to Osceola after a three month European tour visiting Denmark Sweden Holland and Germany. He reports rationing in many countries high prices and limited luxuries but notes friendly people and a calm voyage home. He enjoyed reunions with his mother and relatives and is glad to be back.
Mr. Irl Hoffer of Clarks died Saturday while operating a large grader at Central City. His heavy coat became entangled in the power take-off, causing fatal injuries. He had lived in Clarks and was near finishing a Central City job for the winter. His former Polk county home was where his funeral was held.
The Polk County Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting on Tuesday November 22 1949 at 8 00 pm in the offices of Mills Mills and Mills Osceola Nebraska. All members invited to attend.
The Osceola Record and the Waltz Studio of Des Moines announced winners of the local children picture contest. First place went to Barbara Bennett of Osceola. other winners are Louise Peterson Bonnie Krol Stromsburg and Alan Umstead Osceola children whose parents may claim the pictures at the Record Office after display this week.
The St Paul Lutheran Choir presents a Thanksgiving Concert Friday at 8 p m featuring hymns by Barnby Simper Haydn Handel and Lutkin readings by Mrs Herman Eklund directed by Miss Bette Thelander with Mrs Ewald Piefke as accompanist An offering will be received and all are welcome.
Countywide 4-H Achievement Day will be held at the Lutheran Church in Osceola on Saturday afternoon November 26. Members will receive letters soon. Women Extension Club officers for 1950 and the County Council will meet December 2 with details to follow.
Osceola children introduced in a group portrait include Karen Peterson and Dickie Bennett both of Osceola with Ray S Bennet parents. Bonnie Krol Stromsburg and Alan Umstead Osceola are also listed with their mothers and fathers. Lee Bodden Osceola is shown with Calmer Bodden as parent.
The Polk County Chest X-ray Survey begins November 29 with free full chest X rays for any adult resident. The program, endorsed by county physicians, uses the State Health Department unit and screens for tuberculosis and other chest conditions. results are referred to personal physicians.
Church leaders urge support for the Christian Rural Overseas Program CROP aiding hungry people in Europe and elsewhere. County directors meet November 21 at 1 30 p m in Osceola district courtroom for drive instructions. Thanksgiving week focused CROP effort urged.
The Osceola Firemen hold their regular monthly meeting this Thursday evening in their rooms at 8 o'clock p m.
Dr Rogers reports over 198000 free chest X rays done in Nebraska with 97 percent healthy results. Christmas Seal funds mail letters sharing good news. Polk County shows low TB activity but past deaths and cases are recorded. Local committees list chairs and examination sites at Consumers office and Shelby High School Gym.
Wanda Mohr of Fremont and Otto Brabec of Osceola were married October 31 in a private ceremony at Wahoo Nebraska. Attending were Robert Hrouda and Georgia Thomsen. The couple own the Gamble store in Osceola. Mrs Brabec has worked as bookkeeper at Fremont Gamble. They will live in an upstairs apartment at the McVeigh home.
Nearly 50 friends and neighbors aided Rayner Carlson by husking about 100 acres of corn using ten mechanical pickers three elevators and many tractors. A noon dinner and a later lunch at the Carlson home were provided by local women, reflecting communal support in a time of need.
The WSCS of the local Methodist church hosted a tea to honor Mrs. J. J. Merrick for faithful service and loyalty. She received an Adult Life Membership after a program with organ duet, singing, devotionals, and remarks from District VP Mrs. Lillian Brown, with about 75 attendees including friends from Shelby.
Miss Betty Coulson and Jack C Hastings were married in a simple ceremony at the First Methodist Church parsonage Grand Junction Colorado Rev A P Gaines officiated. The couple will reside in Orchard Mesa after a brief wedding trip.
Jimmy Krance left Osceola on Thursday for New York City to meet his wife’s parents, Mr and Mrs Antoine Topa. The Topas from Vaux-Sous-Chevrimont Liege Belgium are due this week and will live with the Krances in Osceola after arriving back later in the week.
Chartie Westenius Swalley, longtime Stromsburg Headlight editor, was badly injured in a crash at the Highways 81 and 66 intersection south of Stromsburg. Her husband also injured as their car collided with a truck owned by Omaha Welding Co. She suffered compound fractures and lacerations. he had a fractured rib and bruises. She remains in critical condition at Stromsburg hospital.
Sigler Garage owner Robert Sigler announces two new 1950 Ford models will be shown at their Osceola showroom on Friday November 18. His son Robert and Clair Emmons recently visited Omaha to view the cars. The garage invites locals to visit and see the new model.
August Johnson aged 72 was fatally injured Friday of last week at the family home seven miles west of Orceola on Highway 92 while operating the elevator to unload corn. He was helping with corn picking when the accident occurred in the farmyard near the house. His daughter in law found him shortly after. It is believed his clothing caught in the elevator, throwing him against the tractor powering the elevator.
Johan August Johnson born January 27 1877 at Swede Home Nebraska died November 11 1949 at age 72 years nine months and 14 days from a fatal accident when his clothes caught on a drive shaft at the corn elevator. Survived by two sons Harlan and Carl two daughters in law two sisters and three grandchildren Devon LaRita Ann Linda Rae. Continued to Page Five.
Readers recall the November storm and its impact while noting community aid to the Record. Polk County corn farming winds down as turkey interest draws crowds. DeLoss Buchholz reports a 200 person turnout. Mrs. Willis A. Warner wins 1000 and pursues a 5000 prize. Lawrence Welk concert features Lowell Hanson directing.
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