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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
1
Don Bartek begins his first season at Osceola welcoming 44 cage hopefuls to early workouts. Returning letter men Miley Gondringer Headlee Studley and Johnson join strong underclassmen as the team prepares for a December 11 trip to Shelby.
Bert Gissler chaired the Osceola gathering at City Hall where 26 leaders reviewed the Nebraska Community Betterment Contest run by the Division of Nebraska Resources and University of Nebraska Extension. Osceola seeks cash prizes for ideas like a fish pond recreation area, cleaner streets, parking, tourist camping, job opportunities for students, and teen recreation programs.
A list of county court fines includes Albert N. Koester Omaha fined 11 dollars and 4 dollars costs for night speeding at 64 mph, David Houlden Elwood 11 dollars for night speeding at 61 mph, and James L. Eicher Council Bluffs 21 dollars for 70 mph speed. Other motorists face fines for various offenses including reckless driving 35 dollars, stop sign violation 10 dollars plus costs, and DUI with license suspension, among minor infractions such as improper muffler and depositing rubbish fines.
Mrs Bill Bryan joined Mrs Don Sterup in Grand Island on Thursday. Pamela Bryan visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Luther Kreis near Stromsburg from Wednesday night through Friday.
A Christmas cantata Behold the Star will be presented Sunday afternoon December 2 at 4 o clock by a choir of twenty eight voices at the Methodist church. The program ushers in the season and ends with the candle lighting service. Next week’s Record will publish a fuller announcement.
Public sales list three auctions in Nebraska. Elner Ahlquist holds a sale at his Stromsburg area farm on Tuesday November 27 starting 12 30 p.m. Howard Wolstenholm sells machinery near York on Thursday November 29. Mrs Sigrid Boden offers household goods on Tuesday December 4 at Osceola location near the square and near the high school.
Mr and Mrs John Wyman relocated from their Silver Creek area farm to the south Osceola residence recently purchased from Mr and Mrs Walter Koehler. The Koehlers in turn moved to the former Rest Manor property.
F A Gordon Headlee arrived early Sunday from Treasure Island San Francisco for a 20 day leave with family and friends. Mr and Mrs Dave Hamiston of Pueblo Colorado arrived Friday to visit sister Mrs Sam Crouse. Mrs Verne Rima of Shelton is a guest in the Crouse home. Miss Lillian Brown and her houseguest Mrs Ruth Walters Clark were Monday luncheon guests of Mrs George Matheson.
Social events listing in brief shows Rebekah Lodge gathering at 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov 28 with no location given. Gab O Lots meets the same day with Mrs Herman Anderson. Chapter CN PEO convenes at 2 30 p.m. Monday Nov 26 with Mrs Don Byers. T C Extension Club meets 2 p.m. Nov 28 with Mrs Robert McMeekin. Remember to bring packaged Christmas cookies. Cub Scout Pack 162 assembles 7 30 p.m. Friday at the Lutheran Church.
Mrs Phoebe Morgan honored her grandson Gary on his 17th birthday with dinner and cake. Attending were his parents Don Zeilingers and sisters Cindy Karen Kathie of David City and Allegra Johnson of Stromsburg. The Wren Sherwoods visited Emil F Johnsons and Wallace Sherwoods in Stromsburg Monday. Mr Johnson was released from Annie Jeffrey Hospital after a three week stay.
Polk County Historical Society members and guests gathered last Thursday at Stromsburg home of Miss Allegra Johnson. President Mrs. Flodman announced museum interior painting and linoleum replacement with a donors event to display art pieces. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. John Falk plan a Christmas party December 18 with a silent auction gift.
Roland White of Shelby installed as District Chairman succeeding Hugh Wilkins of Geneva. Wall Porter of David City and Warren Fillman of York named Vice-Chairmen, Herb Simpson of Milford District Commissioner. York College band and Y-Notes performed. Pack 170 York won Lester Pieper Award. Troop 268 David City named outstanding Boy Scout Unit. Training and tenure awards issued to multiple York area volunteers. Opening and installation led by Walter Juergens. Victor Michel chaired the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood attended a social gathering at the Si Cook residence Wednesday night noting a cordial reception and mingling with local guests.
Obituary list notes deaths at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital and several dismissals from area towns. Names include Mrs Carrie Greenslit and Mrs Earl Bartholomew with others from Shelby Osceola Stromsburg Fullerton Silver Creek York Columbus and David City among patients and residents.
Osceola prepares for the grand opening of the Triple F feed mill and a new plant east of the Osceola Feed Mill. Tom Hofbauer, owner, notes growth from 1949 purchase to a modern 100 ton per day operation with eight trucks and twelve employees. Open house runs Nov 27 28 with door prizes and a grand toaster prize.
The Osceola Methodist Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar and food sale with coffee served Thursday November 29 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Alex L Adelson of Polk County celebrated his 90th birthday. Born November 16 1872 in Varna Illinois he moved to Swede Plain in 1873 with his parents among Swedish pioneers. He married Otelia Hult in 1899 and the couple shared a Golden Anniversary in 1949.
Johnsons welcome a girl Lori Lee born November 15 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Lotts welcome a boy Kirk Wayne born November 15 weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces. Ehlers welcome a girl born November 19 weighing 7 pounds.
Rev. and Mrs. Raymond C. Walker of Des Moines Ind spent two days with granddaughter Mrs. Al ton Johnson. They were in an accident while traveling to Kansas. Mrs. Walker sustained a broken pelvis and collar bone and is hospitalized in Fredonia Kansas.
Mrs Fritz Engel Mrs Don Hayes and Mr Robert Bryan attended a 46 club gathering Tuesday evening at the Don Douglas residence in Clarks.
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