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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1950

Page

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Lincoln Symphony selects Warren Rasmussen for 1st bassoon

Warren Rasmussen, a University of Nebraska Band musician and junior at University Central City Republican, is chosen to play 1st bassoon with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra under conductor Kapp. The news notes his college affiliation and role.

Warren Rasmussen University of Nebraska Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Kapp Warren University —Central City Republican

Plane Crash Kills Two Near David City

Richard Blei and Bill Butler died when their plane crashed and burned in a field one mile south of David City shortly before nine o clock Tuesday evening. Rescue teams could not reach the wreckage as flames engulfed the burning craft. Both men were found unconscious or dead at once.

Richard Blei Bill Butler David City

Bremser Pleases At Football Banquet Osceola

Lyell Bremser the mid west sportscaster spoke at the Osceola football banquet chairing by Coach Hafemeister. He delivered a note free talk on football and its school value and related the Kansas Nebraska game at Lawrence. Other speakers included Alice Johnson Maya Grossnicklaus Ronnie Koehler Mr. Walker and Hafemeister.

Lyell Bremser Mid-West Osceola Bremser Hafemeister Lawrence Alice Johnson Maya Grossnicklaus Ronnie Koehler Mr. Walker Dick Watts

County Boys and Girls Set for February 15 in Osceola

The local Boys and Girls County program, supported by the American Legion and Auxiliary, aims to teach high school students county government. Tentative February 15 date, six counties involved, Phil Nyberg as county chairman, Harriet Johnson secretary, with primaries and general election activities planned.

Osceola American Legion American Legion Auxiliary W. W. Norton Phil Nyberg Harriet Johnson

Music Students Attend 15th Nebraska Educator Week

Anita Branting and Caroline Rhodes of Osceola High joined Rex Ilgen fiitz and Stromsburg students in Scottsbluff for the 15th annual Nebraska State Music Educator Week. Over 800 students enrolled in band chorus and orchestra with 200 instructors in attendance. Friday featured a Scottsbluff High School student party and Saturday a public concert. Osceola girls played in the band directed by Paul Painter from the University of Illinois.

Anita Branting Caroline Rhodes Osceola High John Adams Rex Ilgenfiitz Stromsburg Scottsbluff Nebraska Osceola Paul Painter University of Illinois

Osceola Chamber of Commerce Meeting Scheduled

The Osceola Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting in the upstairs Legion rooms next Monday evening with a supper. Christmas plans will be completed at that time and all members are urged to attend.

Osceola Chamber of Commerce Legion

Craven Family Attends District Lumber Dealers Convention

Mr and Mrs George Craven and John visited York Monday evening where the men attended the District Lumber Dealers convention. Mrs Craven spent the evening with her friend Mrs Sylvia Peterson.

George Craven John York District Lumber Dealers

Swede Plain WSCS Smorgasbord at Polk High School

The WSCS of Swede Plain Church will hold a smorgasbord at Polk High School Auditorium on Thursday evening November 30. Serving will be from 5 30 p m until 9 p m Adults pay 1 25 and children under 12 pay 50c.

WSCS Swede Plain Polk High School

Hastings and Cadwells Honor Thanksgiving Guests

Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Cadwell were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hastings and daughter.

Muse Theatre Shifts Thanksgiving Show To 7 PM In Osceola

Osceola Muse Theatre announces a 7:00 PM start for Thanksgiving Day performances. Two full shows that evening feature My Blue Heaven and Nancy Goes To Rio a Technicolor musical comedy with proceeds from the November 29 regular show benefiting the Band Uniform Fund.

Muse Theatre Osceola Muse Nancy Rio

Hansen Family Sends Check for Band Fund

The Record received a five dollar check from the W. O. Hansen family of Omaha to be credited to the Osceola School Band Uniform Fund. The Hansens once ran a meat market here and now work in Omaha.

W. O. Hansen Omaha Osceola Hansens Hansen

New Library Shelf Adds Diverse Titles and Gifts

The city library unveils many new books across fiction non fiction and juvenile sections. New acquisitions include Maverick Queen Blandings Way Bellas on Their Toes and Therese Saint Of A Little Way plus The Disenchanted and King of The Winds. The Piney volume and King of the Winds were gifts from local supporters and the Osceola Cub Scouts donated the latter while Mr and Mrs Campbell presented Piney.

Jane Grey Blandings Eric Hodgins Bellas Gilbreth & Carey Thor Heyerdahl Zachary Ballne Frances P. Keyes Tien Ardyth Kennelly Weeeeee En Northcott & Shattock Budd Schulberg Clyde Brian Davis W. F. Fowler Walter P. Chrysler Whit Burnett Marguerite Henry P. B. Campbell Osceola Cub Scouts

Grace Mickey Weds Loyd Stinson in Omaha Ceremony

Miss Grace Mickey and Loyd J. Stinson, both of Omaha, married November 16 at Third Presbyterian Church. Officiant Rev. Swaine. maid of honor Norma Matya. best man Gay Knutsen. A wedding supper followed at the Blackstone. The couple will live in Arizona after a California honeymoon.

Grace Mickey Loyd J. Stinson Omaha Third Presbyterian Church Swaine Norma Matya Gay Knutsen Blackstone John Mickey Osceola James E. Stinson California Arizona

Uniform Fund Struggles to Reach Goal by December 1

The Band Uniform Fund reports $2 300 raised and seeks continued donations to hit the December 1 target. Alumni, local businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce event on December 1 are expected to boost contributions, though many donors have pledged only tentative support. A tally shows $2,287.92 collected to date with ongoing appeals and a call for timely checks.

Chamber of Commerce Malek Geesen Cleaners A. Ryan Adolph Grossnicklaus Irene Burritt Carl Johnson Richard Mills Kermit Johnson Thomas Mills Horace McKeag Maurice Watts Howard McKeag Wesley Chapel LeMoyne Monson Marlin Nelson Chas G. Johnson Harold Gondringer E. V. Fornander Lloyd Boden Ibe Winnie Johnson P. A. Nelson Helen Wieseman Doris Wieseman Myron Jones Ralph E Margaret Crosby Frank Mills Elmer Johnson Bess Shelmadine W.O. Hansen Maj Hollis F. Dolan

Guv Bai and Sally Visit Omaha With Daughters

Guv Bai and Sally spent Sunday in Omaha visiting the former's daughters and their families, sharing a day of family time and conversation.

Guv Bai Sally Omaha

Bits of News About People You Know Or Know About

A collage of local items notes Walt Calhoun nearing 45 years with Union Pacific with past postings at Osceola and Albion. It mentions an REA Open House West Point invitation from A. L. Chantry, and a reminiscence from L. D. Davidson, former Polk County Register of Deeds. Readers are reminded of Band Uniform Fund donations timing and Osceola Alumni Drive. A humorous tale recalls two doctors joking over an appendix versus a nurse prior to surgery.

Walt Calhoun Union Pacific The Albion Nebraska Walt Osceola REA West Point A. L. Chantry

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