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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1958
Page
1
The first snow of 1958 arrived after light rain and sleet, leaving two inches on the level. Measured moisture totaled .68 inches, the first measurable rainfall since September, benefiting dry fields, wheat, and overall territory recovery from drought.
Jeanne Inness of Osceola has been named a member of the University of Nebraska Symphony Orchestra. The group will perform its first concert of the season on November 23 at the University Student Union ballroom with guest violinist Joyce Flissler of New York. Jeanne plays the French horn in the orchestra conducted by Prof. Emanuel Wish.
Narrator recalls an article praising mild discomfort for health while driving in 40 degree drizzle. He encounters a convertible with top down, an elderly man in a navy beret, and wonders if the author of the piece lives by his advice. The scene ends with the narrator choosing warmth over strict discomfort.
The Osceola community plans Tag Day on November 22 to raise funds for the Columbus Opportunity Center. Proceeds benefit operating expenses. tags sold 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m with Girl Scouts and Extension Council sponsorship. Five Polk county children attend the Columbus school. Volunteers are sought. contact Mrs Roy Trotter for details.
William Ehrlich of the Nebraska Air National Guard will speak at the Polk County Extension annual meeting in Osceola on Monday November 24. The 18 year old, youngest antarctic participant, will show moving pictures from his South Pole expedition. The program follows a 6:30 p.m. cooperative supper with ice cream donated by Anderson Mercantile.
Readable segments show egg categories such as large medium and small from local markets with poultry items like pullet hens. The text lists prices or price-like terms alongside egg types including cream colored varieties.
Former Shelby man Captain Ray Hamilton, 36, died when two jet planes collided over Shaw Air Force Base near Sumpter South Carolina on November 13. Hamilton, who once ran a Shelby cafe, was ejecting with a parachute too late. He served in World War II and three years overseas since 1951. He is survived by his wife Violet Tadden and two children. Funeral was held November 20 at Lincoln Funeral Chapel with Shelby cemetery burial.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. John Mickey who died suddenly at her home on the valley Saturday morning November 15. She was 57. Reverends L A Hansen and H R Weber officiated at the Fairview Church service at two o'clock with interment in Osceola Cemetery next week.
Patients dismissed during the week of November 11 to November 18 include I F Spaulding Osceola Lawrence Hoffman Bradshaw Dianne Trotter Osceola Harold Jarmin Osceola F R Patraw Osceola Mrs Wayne Coffin and baby Shelby Mrs Eugene Taylor Silver Creek Mrs James Hayhurst David City Mrs Mabel Widga Polk Mrs W B Dake Silver Creek Mrs LaVaughn Adelson Polk Mrs Leonard Girardin Osceola Mrs Hubert Girard Osceola Jim Scow Shelby Donald Sterup Osceola Mrs George Korger Shelby Margaret Siemek Osceola Albert Eilers Osceola Donna Nelson Osceola Mrs Albert Ryan Osceola Mrs Fred Dunn Osceola Maria Richards Osceola Mrs Clyde Courtney Osceola Arthur Anderson Osceola Mrs Harold Nuttleman Gresham Webster Mills Osceola F R Carlson Osceola Mrs Alice Doggett Stromsburg Mrs Myron Larson Silver Creek Mrs Jennie Mentink Osceola Mrs Lloyd Hoffman Jr Paul Minnesota
Osceola’s food milling business adds a large grain storage site at the southeast corner in Morningside Addition. Owned by Tom Hofbauer, the facility includes a 130 by 70 foot building and two 2.5 foot bins with 199,009 bushel capacity and an air circulating system. Also installed are two grain dryers to aid farmers in meeting government warehouse storage requirements.
Mr and Mrs Fenneth Men tink announce the engagement of their cousin Bonnie LaRee Vaughan Mickey daughter of John Mickey and the late Mrs Mickey The bride to be has worked in the County Assessor's office here since last May
Osceola firefighters responded to a car fire at the Arthur Johansen farm northeast of Osceola. The vehicle owned by Harry Sterup of Schuyler caught fire after he stopped the motor. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was under control. the cause remains undetermined and the motor was a total loss.
A Nebras ka Tuberculosis Association meeting in Omaha on November 13 heard a panel from four state facilities report patient counts 140 Kearney 110 Lincoln 40 Beatrice and 40 Omaha Veterans. Needs include Lincoln Lab facilities Kearney recreation shop Beatrice and volunteer support. Raymond M. Crossman Jr urged buying Christmas Seals to fund all tuberculosis work.
The Record will publish one day earlier than usual due to Thanksgiving. Advertisers and correspondents should send copy one day earlier next week. Osceola stores close Wednesday night for the holiday and reopen Friday morning.
The Osceola Firemen announce that the November meeting is moved to Thursday evening December 4 at 8 00 p m due to Thanksgiving. The change shifts the regular date to the following week.
Photos from Waltz Studios Des Moines showcased in Osceola featuring local youngsters. Parents may obtain free copies by visiting The Record office.
John Osenbaugh who last week purchased the Crouse Tex Drug Store from Sam Crouse assumed active management on Monday of this week in Osceola.
Osceola gains a registered pharmacist, graduate of Nebraska University College of Pharmacy in 1950, who returns to ONeill then enters a Burwell drug partnership. Navy veteran served three years with 24 months overseas. Family of Mr and Mrs Osenbaugh with five children, awaiting housing before joining him in Burwell.
Eleven Polk County poultry raisers earned placement in the Moorman Manufacturing Company sponsored Beat the Experts Chick Raising Club. Winners raised chicks to eight weeks with an average feed efficiency of 2.42 pounds feed per pound of body weight.
Aseneth C Radley and husband to Mildred M Teegerstrom undivided one third in northwest southwest quarter 15 13 2 Frances Anderson Sepulveda et al to Morris O Dunn southeast northwest quarter 33 15 2 Alverta H Herrmann and husband to J William Buchta southwest northwest quarter 26 14 2 J William Buchta and wife to Alverta Herrmann undivided one half in west south west quarter 2 14 3 Glen W Richards and wife to Smith Grain Company all of lot 3 and east half of lots 5 and 6 in southeast southwest quarter 16 14 2
Tripp and Ann Hoffman of St. Paul stay with grandparents Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Eklund this week while their mother Mrs. Lloyd Hoff man Jr. is a patient at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Mrs. LeRoy Brown visits York to spend the afternoon with her mother Mrs. John Erks.
The Osceola High School junior class sets its November 25 stage show in the high school auditorium. The summertime Cole residence in a college town provides the backdrop with an orphan niece stirring citywide competition. Cast includes Karen Ferris Barbara Howard Carlson Wieseman Carol Maury Ransom Arthur Karen Prels Marylee Louis Monson Bill Ray Watts Ellen Rodney Gestrine Mr. Cole Annitta Johnson Mrs Cole. Directed by Mr. and Mrs. George King.
At the Polk County Fair Association annual meeting in Osceola officers were re-elected: President Henry Galus, Secretary-Manager Ray Conrad, and Treasurer Carleton Anderson. New board members Maurice Newcomer, Homer Ingalls, and Albert Inselman were chosen for three year terms. The group approved amending Article II to count the president secretary and treasurer as part of the quorum when present. Delegates Ray Conrad Henry Galus P W Aker and Walter Berck will attend the Fair Managers Association meeting in Lincoln in January to set 1959 dates and arrange a carnival contract. The treasurer reported the fair operated in the black for the first time in years, with note repayment of $1,014.80 and $1,015 for a new building on the grounds.
Osceola Chamber of Commerce holds its November meeting at L and M Cafe on Monday November 24 at 7 00 p m. Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday November 26 at 7 30 p m. Chapter CN Osceola PEO gathers Monday November 24 at Mrs P B Campbell home. WCTU meets Thursday November 20. Easy Aces Club hosted by Mrs Horace McKeag at home today. Hi Lo Bridge Club hostess Mrs James Malek Tuesday November 25 at 7 45 p m. Ride A Bees meet this Thursday evening at Mrs Albert Timm home.
Ida Ferris, formerly of Osceola, will return to Osceola next week to reside. She spent the past year and a half in Fremont with daughter Ella Wisely and worked at Howells, Nebraska. Also, Mrs. Fred Wieseman has returned home after a two week hospital stay in Stromsburg.
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