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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
5
A Polk County Agricultural Society meeting will be held Wednesday evening November 29 starting at 8 p m at the court house in Osceola. All members are urged to attend. Election of officers will be held at this time.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Stratton announce the birth of a baby girl Sandra Ruth at Stromsburg Hospital on November 11 weighing nine pounds and thirteen ounces.
The Osceola Community Council will convene at 7 30 p m November 28 1950 in the District Court Room Court House to vote on a proposed constitution. The plan aims to coordinate community activities and provide forums to discuss local problems and foster programs through existing groups.
Clear Creek Project Club members held guest day at Mrs. Arthur Johansen home on November 8 with 27 ladies present. Two playlets titled Reading The Newspaper and Back Seat Driving entertained, followed by Bunco with prizes to Mrs. Wallace Stiegelmeyer and Mrs. Louis Scow. An event display showcased gift-wrapped packages.
Hugh Lockard born April 13, 1888 six miles south of Shelby on the Conrad Thelen place was the son of Joseph and Mary Lockard and died at his local home after a long illness. He lived a life tied to the community and his family. He is survived by relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
The Happy Day Birthday Club met at Agnes Reisdorff home with 10 members. Dorothy Hiemer read last minutes. A $5 donation to Children Memorial Hospital Omaha was approved. Nora Daum won high in cards, Maria Glatter won consolation. Lunch was served. Next meeting December 9 at Maria Glatter home to exchange Secret Sister gifts. Virginia Croisant remembered on anniversary.
The Polk County Extension notes two 4-H awards this week. Betty Lees earns a Gold County Achievement Medal for her 4-H project work and community involvement. Sheralee Hill wins a State College scholarship from Nebraska Central College based on project achievement and essay, with placement in the upper 25 percent of her high school class.
The College of Agriculture hosts Farm and Home Week from November 29 to December 1 with daily meetings talks and demonstrations for men and women. Highlights include a panel on Nebraska taxation problems a discussion on aging and nutrition plus home economics demonstrations and campus tours.
John Strohm, world traveler and Country Gentleman writer, speaks at 1:30 p.m. on November 29. Mrs Teuton presents December 1 morning. Earl Butz of Purdue Agricultural Economics speaks at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Dr Bury Ross of Oklahoma A and M Animal Husbandry speaks at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Wesley Chapel WSGS will meet December 15 with Mrs. A. J. Herrmann for a small Christmas gift exchange. The club gathered last Thursday with Mrs. Harry Herrmann as host. Memorial notices include the funeral of Hugh Lockard, buried in Shelby after passing away at Plattsmouth.
Elmer Horst expresses gratitude for cards visits and neighborly kindness during his recent illness thanking all for support and thoughtfulness.
Pastor Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Stromsburg District Lutheran League Fall Rally at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Edwards. This week: choir at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dorcas Society Thursday at 8 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
The Gospel Legion Quartet gave a solid concert at Fairview Church Monday night inspiring attendees though turnout was limited by corn picking. Local reports note the group consists of Christian youths active in Bible School by day and singing at night.
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