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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
4
A reader shares humorous mail and phone encounters as well as reflections on teaching, weather, autumn colors, and county travel. The note urges community pride, voting reminders for November 5, and notes on local life and safety.
A Osceola Nebraska mother questions why the school board refuses to publish noon lunch menus. She argues many schools publish menus to inform parents and children about what is served and criticizes cold meats and undercooked beans as unappealing.
The Federal Power Commission set dates for proceedings on Northern Natural Gas Company's proposed wholesale rate increase. Congas District Manager R M Crooks of Columbus Nebraska said Congas intervened and attended the Washington hearing, seeking to keep rates reasonable and expedite a rate order before February 1969 to gauge wholesale and retail effects.
Don Campbell of Wheaton Illinois has been hired by Allis Chalmers to head marketing services in the engine division. He will oversee sales promotion market research dealer development sales training service parts and pricing for engines. Campbell previously led international operations at Victor Manufacturing and Gasket Co and earlier spent five years with Cummins Diesel Engine Co rising to GM of its Brazilian unit.
Funeral services for 78 year old William O Hanson of the Masonic Manor Omaha were held Saturday morning at Fitch and Cole Memorial Chapel with graveside rites at 3 pm in David City Survivors include wife Lucile Gwen a daughter Mrs Frank Lien of Northridge California a son Robert of Los Angeles and a step daughter Mrs Fletcher Nipper of Omaha Great Lakes Illinois Oct 7 Seaman Apprentice Edward J Gavlik USN 19 son of Mrs Stasia Popracka of Silver Creek Nebraska has graduated Navy Basic training Pleiku Vietnam Army Private First Class Carol P Jones 21 whose mother Dor othy Jones lives on Route 1 Osceola Nebraska was assigned Sept 1 to the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku Vietnam as a communications center specialist Also notes October birthdays at the Home and local activities Card Club meets with Groasnicklauses.
M Sgt and Mrs Tom arrived from Sherman Texas to spend a day with his father Guy Ball. Ball left for Viet Nam. A Colorado Springs visit followed with Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Earl Macrerent and Mr and Mrs Eugene Maurer of Omaha. Rev John Stallions of Indiana called on Osceola residents Monday.
William Julius Herrmann born December 24 1888 near Osceola to John and Kathrine Herrmann died October 7 1988 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola after months of ill health He married Arvilla Janing February 8 1905 and farmed near Osceola until retiring to town in 1947 Surviving are Arvilla Melvin William and two grandsons. several siblings and a brother Carl C died two weeks earlier Services were held October 10 at United Methodist Church Osceola.
Maude L. Thelen dies at 67 in Omaha after birth in Bellwood on May 3 1901. Funeral at EUB Church Shelby led by Rev Felkers with cremation and interment at Thelen Cemetery. Survivors include husband August daughter Marjorie Ann Karstens and son Robert G. Garden Club meets October 8. new officers named and next meeting set for November 12 at Lulu Hendrickson's with Holiday Ideas as the lesson theme.
October events feature the Indus Develop group meeting at 3 PM with Peggie Mills Ride-a-Wees, Ladies Card Party at 1 20, and Legion Auxiliary with Glenna Wiese and Donna Wieseman assisting. Other items include IOOF Scouts breakfast, T C Club, Jr MYF Rebekahs, Entre Nous, Filibuster Club, PEO, and a Firemen board meeting.
Orin D Hodgson of Grand Island cited for night time speeding with fined 20 dollars and 5 dollars costs. Larry D Wozny of Osceola charged with minor in possession fined 100 dollars and 5 dollars costs. Ronald S Laible of Stuart cited for day time speeding fined 15 dollars and 5 dollars costs. Mary Beth Ritchie of Omaha and Robert R Bahr of Shelby listed for driving while intoxicated and related offenses with fines 100 dollars and 5 dollars costs. Robert T Rich of Omaha noted for night time speeding with fine 30 dollars and 5 dollars costs.
St. Vincent's Altar Society entertained 100 DCCW members Sunday afternoon at the parish hall. Dr. Shibata from Seward and Mrs. Morris Clark of McCool spoke on educational topics. President Mrs. Ted Arndt of McCool Junction led a brief business meeting followed by lunch as decorations reflected the season.
The Polk County Extension Council held its fall meeting October 7 at 10 30 p m in the A B Party room Shelby with luncheon for 1968 and 1960 members. Hostess clubs were North Shelby Lone Star Project Clear Creek and Shelby Project. In charge were Mrs Neil Brigham chairman Mrs Fred Hecker Mrs Ray Vrbka Mrs Robert Logan and Mrs Harold Groesnicklaus. The Achievement Day program followed at Sacred Heart Parish Shelby at 2 p m with Mrs Roy Carlson presiding.
Mrs. Robert Logan hosted a program with solo singing by Mrs. Gene Scow and group singing led by her. Miss Magdalene Pfister spoke on Happiness is in Your Hands. Installation and recognition followed with Freddie Lee Nickles and Mrs. Roy Carlson in charge. Farewell parties for Ralph Wattses noted a Stoner Club dinner and ceramic class farewell coffee. Terry Donald Vanderpool was baptized at St. Vincent Church with Fr. Trausch officiating.
Osceola is among 125 Nebraska communities in the 1968 Community Improvement Program. Winners will be announced at the Lincoln awards banquet November 8, closing the program. Judging runs October 19 to 23 with on-site visits to finalists.
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