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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
1
The Farmers Union Cooperative Oil Association of Polk County plans an anhydrous ammonia bulk plant with loading facilities and a railroad siding in Osceola on the Refined Fuels bulk plant lot. The project plus a Stromsburg plant will provide about 250 tons of storage.
Miss Rosalie Kresha and Max Gabel exchanged marriage vows November 7 at St. Andrew's Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Fr. Kenneth Schnoebelen. The couple will reside on a farm near Shelby. Rosalie is daughter of Adolph and family of Osceola, Max is son of John and family of Rising City.
Mr and Mrs Chas Djeka and family joined Elmer Pehrson for Sunday dinner. Fritz Husak and family spent the weekend in Omaha visiting their son and daughter in law Thomas Husak and wife. They attended Hobbyrama where their nephew took part. Nvna Pehrson of Kearney stayed with Elmer and Ri Pehrson for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rodene announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Jane to Mervin Ransom Jr son of Mr and Mrs Mervin Ransom. Miss Rodene works in the Polk County Extension Office. Mr Ransom is employed at Kepner's. Wedding plans are indefinite.
The Osceola Record will be printed Tuesday November 24 to deliver papers before the holiday. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to submit copy earlier. stores will close Wednesday evening November 25 and reopen Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hofbauer of Osceola and Mr and Mrs Lyle Ernst of Columbus attended the Foxbilt Feed Dealers Toppers Party and Banquet in Des Moines Iowa on Saturday November 14 Hofbauer received a Three Star Topper Pin and Ernst a One Star Topper Pin The Three Star Topper Pin honors one of the year's highest tonnage feed sales Representatives from eight states were present at the event.
Steve Georgeou writes to Polk County Commissioners arguing against tearing up a road and regrading citing wasted tax money and loss of mature trees. He urges a tree planting program to preserve shelter and beauty, recalling Dust Bowl hardships and suggesting a broader plan than road construction.
Dick Peterson of Downey California spent two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Einfried Peterson and Bob. He will leave for service Thursday. Mrs Phillis Sundberg Miss Ronnie Gustafson and Miss Avis Waller were coffee guests of Miss Judy Koehler last Wednesday morning.
The Merchants bowling league shows standings for the prior week dated November 10, 1959. Top teams, scores, and positions are reported for local league action and member clubs following weekly play.
Names of attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Orval Eikenhorst and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miley with Glen Green at the Civic Center Seward Thursday night. Other visitors noted are Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Ekstrom Karleen and Ricky with Mr. and Mrs. Vance Teegerstrom and family at Stromsburg Saturday. Gregg Johnson visiting Luther College at Wahoo spent weekend with his parents. Mrs. C R. Timm received a call from Albuquerque NM. Bowling Tournament attendees in Columbus Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Ford Bond Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kepner Mr. and Mrs Delmar Johnson Vic Sterup Mike Snodgrass and Shorty Bowe followed by dinner.
Genoa overwhelmed Osceola 55 to 14 to capture the Goldenrod conference championship. Star plays included Kruse’s 68 yard run and Scriven’s 54 yard return TD plus multiple Genoa scores as Osceola battled back briefly but couldn't keep pace. The win came despite Genoa missing four regulars to injury or illness.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gillespie of Rising City announce a baby boy born Wednesday November 1 weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces named William Joseph. Mr and Mrs Maurice Watts Jr celebrate a daughter Peggy Lynn born Thursday November 12 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Victor Mangels on Wednesday November 11 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital a boy Carl Edwin 6 pounds 3 ounces and a girl stillborn.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Deeds and family of Lincoln spent Sunday with Rock Miller and Mrs Flossie Deeds to help celebrate her birthday. Mrs Don Byers hosted the Night Owl Bridge Club on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bryan and Miss Judy Koehler were in Lincoln Sunday where Mrs Bryan took part in the Farm Bureau Convention talent contest at the Lincoln Hotel Judy accompanied Mrs Bryan as accompanist
A lake accident ended in tragedy as the Cemper family boat capsized last Thursday. Two year old Debbie died. survivors include Kathy Cemper and Debra Cemper and other relatives. Funeral services were held in California on Monday November 16.
The Polk County Board of Supervisors received a letter from Lt. W. R. Shafer of USS Polk County LST-1084. He notes naval naming traditions and previews the ship’s Western Pacific deployment, homeward voyage in May, and a Polk County news column in the ship’s paper for residents to follow.
A Tuesday open house at Maxine's Beauty Shop attracted many guests who enjoyed afternoon refreshments. Drawings were held at 3 00 4 00 and 5 00 p m with door prizes awarded to several attendees including Mrs Rolland Johnson and Mrs Ervin Grossnicklaus among others.
The Polk County Teachers Association will hold its second meeting at Stromsburg High School in Stromsburg on Monday, November 23 at 7 30 pm. William H Norton Jr will be the main speaker showing slides from his Europe trip. All teachers are urged to attend.
The annual Oyster Feed for Osceola's Volunteer Firemen and their wives will be held Friday evening November 20 at the Legion Hall.
Hospital notes list names of deceased Mrs Hanna Westring and multiple dismissed patients across Stromsburg Osceola Benedict Benedict Rising City Gresham Polk Shelby York and surrounding towns including Mrs Duane Nielsen Mrs Cornelia Shrader Mrs Mae Harris and others. The notice compiles patient names and towns without further medical details.
American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday November 20 at 2 00 p m at the hall with Mrs Jay McDonald as hostess and a three quilt tying plan. Ride A W ees hosted by Mrs Dale Lewis Thursday evening November 19 at 8 00 p m. Hi Lo Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Vern Johnson Tuesday November 24 at 7 45 p m. W C T U members meet at Mrs E Kiel’s home Thursday November 19 at 2 00 p m with time change notice. Rebekahs meet 7 30 Wednesday November 25. Gab A Lots next at Mrs Robert Mills’ home Wednesday November 25.
A youth rally gathered 10 Osceola youths at Polk Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Supervisors were Mrs. Maurice Watts Sr. Mrs. Earl Miley and Rev. Kiel. Joyce Roberts spoke on her mission tour. Leila Miley and Annette Watts discussed their camping trip to Cozad. Karleen and Ricky visited the Larson home Sunday afternoon.
The barn on Tony Kerkman’s farm one mile north of Shelby burned to the ground on Monday evening November 16. Sealed grain hay and some equipment were also a total loss. Cause of the fire not yet determined.
Dr. John V. Leach of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, will lecture at adult Bible conferences at Albion and David City Methodist Churches. He has spoken in Nebraska districts recently and will discuss The Relevance of the Bible for Our Day, showing how to find guidance in an advanced mechanical and industrial age.
Thirty relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Appleton on Sunday November 15 to honor their fortieth wedding anniversary. A short program featured two vocal solos, a greeting from Pastor Hadley, a poem, and a blessing song, followed by a luncheon. The Appletons reside on the farm west of Osceola where Mr. Appleton was born.
Master Sgt and Mrs Frederick McFadden and family Charlotte Alice and Jeffery traveled from Topeka Kansas last Friday to visit D W McFadden home. Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Richard Swearingen Debbie and Mark Peggy Cunningham Steve and Scott came from Omaha to spend the day.
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