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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
1
Joy Shallenberger of Nebraska City created a clamp-on rear view mirror for tractors to reduce neck strain. He applied for a patent and began manufacturing and marketing the gadget, selling 250 units in the first weeks.
Forty neighbors assisted by 25 tractors 14 corn pickers and three elevators gathered at Ray Fellows farm Monday to pick 50 acres of corn. Fellows has been ill and in hospital remarks the Stromsburg Headlight. The ladies prepared and served dinner for the workers.
Merrick County's first mock county government session opened on Thursday November 10 with juniors from Archer Central City Chapman Clarks Palmer and Silver Creek filing election certificates with County Clerk Roubal and taking oaths before County Judge Young. Chief Justice Simmons led a noon luncheon and afternoon activities included student officials practicing in their offices and a mock trial.
Schuyler residents donated 138 pints to the Red Cross bloodmobile, as reported by the Colfax County Call. The Humphrey Democrat notes a Columbus to Sioux City route proposal and explains a highway postoffice as a large bus serving duties of a railway postoffice.
The Davis Creek reservoir could adequately serve about 60 000 acres. Drilling is underway at Cairo Reservoir site, Ashton-Feeder Canal and Bison Dam Site. The project operates as power development with a favorable benefit to cost ratio according to the Scotia Register.
Sunday November 20 the Clarks Methodist Church will host a formal opening led by District Superintendent Rev Carlyon of Hastings Former pastors are invited and a fellowship dinner will follow at noon The church burned on November 30 almost two years ago and the new building is ready for use
The Dawson County Herald notes the launch on November 21 to begin construction of a two story brick temple. The project is estimated to cost 35000 dollars.
The Wausa Gazette reports the downtown street lighting project near completion with 25 ft steel poles already installed and painted aluminum ready for final wiring. Freight cars derailed at Chapman blocked the Union Pacific main line delaying Silver Creek mail by about 24 hours. Silver Creek residents observe a derailed rail axle near a Chapman switch. David City notes a new state law requiring out of county solicitors to show permits, with the Secretary of State permit featuring the solicitor’s photograph. The Commercial Club ends local committee oversight of solicitors per the David City Banner.
Mrs. Homer Bollinger left Monday for Casper Wyoming due to her mother's illness. Rev Bollinger plans to join his wife later this week.
The Football Banquet of 1949-50 was held in the auditorium on Monday evening November 21. Sponsored by the Pep Club, the event honored players, parents, the Gridiron Queen Barbara Egly and attendants, faculty, and guests. Marvin Franklin of Nebraska spoke on the meaning of football. The program featured greetings, toasts, and presentations by coaches and students.
A Osceola high school meeting for fans and players is set for Wednesday night November 30. The event will cover basketball rules discussions followed by a scrimmage between current high school players and former players in the school gym starting at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend and participate.
Nebraska’s annual Christmas Seal Sale begins this week with millions of seals sent to homes across the state. Gov. Val Peterson proclaims Christmas Seal Week in Lincoln urging purchases to aid the fight against tuberculosis through the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association’s case-finding program and chest X-ray advocacy.
The Polk County Chest X-ray Survey will start in Shelby next Tuesday morning with free chest X-rays offered by the State Health X-ray Unit. Residents of Shelby and nearby areas may be screened November 29 and 30, with further sessions planned in Osceola Stromsburg and Polk communities through December.
Pasadena California word reports the death of Mrs Alice Emminger sister of Mrs Vic Newcomer and Mrs C L Le Mar of Dow City Iowa She died Saturday morning on hospital arrival at about 61 She was widowed six years ago Survived by sons Duane and Maurice Emminger in California and aunt Alice Fox of Pasadena Uncle Burl Fox of this city
Mr and Mrs Harold Cowley of Toledo Ohio and Mrs Bernard Huston and sons of Lincoln visited Mrs Walter Watts and family Sunday evening. Mr pears is in the St Francis Hospi
Introducin The Younger People Top Row with names Alan Michael Stromsburg Craig. Alan is son of Mr and Mrs Bert Gissler. Michael is son of Mr and Mrs Mer vin Johnson. Stromsburg is listed with Michael. Craig is son of Dr and Mrs W F Monson of Osceola.
Mrs. Willis A Varner of Osceola received a $1000 prize for naming the new song introduced on The Great Gildersleeve radio program. She was among four weekly winners in the first contest round and remains in the running for the $5000 final jackpot. M L Connell Kraft Foods presented the check on November 15.
John F. McCray eldest child of Philander and Abbie McCray born December 24 1875 near Osceola grew to manhood. He moved to Long Beach California where he died November 18 1949 after a brief illness leaving wife Adeline son Eugene and daughters Grace and Helen plus sisters Carrie Jones Edna Fannie McCray. Funeral and interment were held in Long Beach on Monday.
Milton Elliott 28, born in Elaine Arkansas, was sentenced to two to five years for robbery and one to three years for grand larceny in Polk County. He confessed after new evidence tied him to the Fozzard farm robbery two miles north of the Highways 81 and 30A junction east of Shelby. Nebraska reformatory terms run consecutively at Lincoln. Sheriff Gunnard Peterson detained him soon after the crime. the $100 stolen is largely recoverable.
Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Harlan McKeag included Mr and Mrs Merle Watts of Valentine and Mr and Mrs Ralph Watts and family.
CROP solicitors met in Osceola to view the film Operation Mercy and finalize plans for a county drive to aid Friendship Food Trains for overseas needy. The event emphasizes corn and cash donations during the week long drive. Secretary Brannan praises voluntary relief and urges continued aid to feed the world.
The wedding of Miss Colleen Malek of Osceola to Dale Riemer of Shelby occurred Sunday November 20 at the Osceola Methodist Church with Rev G A Raniall officiating. The bride wore a period ivory slipper satin gown with Chantilly lace, a three yard cathedral train, and a double finger tip veil. Attendants included Janet Hiemer and Mrs. James Malek, while flower girls Bonnie and Donna Mentink and ring bearer Terry Senn participated.
Brig. Gen. Guy N. Henninger explains Selective Service Regulations guide Reservists discharged from 1948 induction. Reservists serving under 3 years face 5 to 6 years in a Reserve. Senior Army Instructor in the man’s Military District locates active units. local boards handle delinquency reports and prosecutions may follow.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Chester Buchholz of Shelby Friday November 18 at St Francis Hospital. Other names listed include Edmund Mustard Silver Creek Kenneth Gooden Osceola Frank Holden Stromsburg Raymond Boryck Fullerton Walter Watts Shelby Vera Cole Osceola Merle Dawes Osceola Alphonse Tarnick Silver Creek Louis Lisko Osceola and Mary Willis Osceola.
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce will install colored light strings crossed at square intersections replacing wire to the courthouse area. A Christmas lighting contest will run with separate divisions for homes and businesses, rules to be announced after committee meetings.
Miss Dorothy Ann Deeter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deeter married Emil M. Hejtmanek son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hejtmanek of Clark son Nebraska in a 3 PM November 20 double ring ceremony at New Zion Presbyterian Church Clarkson. Officiant Rev K A Filipi. Maid of honor Meta Deeter. groom's attendants Ben Jonas Jr Joe Hertmanek Jr and Robert Yost. Alan Deeter sang. Reception for 150. Cake by Mrs. Yost. cake server by Mrs. Krajicek. Wedding dance at Oak Ballroom Schuyler followed. Couple plans a home on a Clarkson area farm and a trip to Texas and California.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett visited with Mr and Mrs Floyd Frizzell on Sunday. The meeting noted warm hospitality and friendly conversation at the Frizzell home.
A stranger praised the Chamber of Commerce sign at the square corner for its directions. Notes about Thanksgiving, taxes, and local quirks follow with humor aboutLees Realty shirts and a playful line from Billy to a college guest, plus duck hunting tales and a goading question from a child.
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