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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
1
Thieves broke into McClure Cafe late Monday removing a back door panel and opening the lock. They grilled six chicken fried steaks five hamburgers plus ice cream and milk and stole $25 from the register along with cigarettes candy and gum. A separate note mentions Myrtle Rebekah Lodge initiation events in Grand Island.
Floyd Christiancy 29 of Geneva was released from Hebron hospital last Thursday after a plane he piloted crashed near Bruning October 7. The craft struck a power line then nosedived through trees and into the ground, leaving him unconscious about 30 minutes with body bruises and a torn kidney.
St Paul residents organize a Halloween for local youngsters with clothing drives for foreign relief. Collected items will be taken to churches for distribution, then a gala party with treats at City Park hosted by the St Paul Phonograph.
Ground-breaking ceremonies for the Good Shepherd Home for the Aged in Blair are planned for next Sunday afternoon. The new fire-resistant structure will cost between $130,000 and $140,000. A Dana College musician Juri Taht was accepted as a full member of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra and will join the cello section.
Seven year old Chuck Southworth son of Mr and Mrs Roger Southworth was thrown from his pony Thursday evening. He was unconscious for about five hours and admitted to the local hospital overnight, now reported to be getting along nicely.
Hans Arps received national notice on the Rex Allen Show for his community work with children. He will be awarded a 20 inch television set and fishing gear as the Colfax County Call selection prize.
Louis Hein towed two alfalfa hay loads on a tractor when the near rack ignited on the road at the northeast edge of David City. He turned back and the second rack caught fire but was saved with help. Sparks from the tractor are blamed. loss about 75 dollars. Separately the David City Alfalfa Mill reports burglars broke in Sunday night, taking tools valued around 1000 dollars.
Dick Merrick of Osceola has been advised that he is now a licensed real estate broker after receiving his permit. He has long handled farm and other sales and will use the license to handle farms and other real property transactions.
Frank Miller celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary on Sunday October 21 with a surprise party. He received gifts including an angel food cake baked by his daughter Florene Doremus of Polk. Lunch at four o clock followed as guests from Central City Silver Creek Polk Osceola gathered to wish him well.
The Red Cross urges county residents to donate blood at Shelby on Thursday November 1 at 11 o clock. The drive targets all eligible donors as supplies are needed for armed forces in Korea, with men allowed to donate if they gave at Stromsburg previously.
Mrs Hubert Russell, clerk of the Polk County Draft Board, says three men were inducted into the Armed Forces at Omaha on Tuesday October 8. The inductees are Marvin J Murcek Columbus Burdette C Williams and Stroms burg Willard D Johnson.
St Vincent Altar Society met in the parish hall with Mrs John Staroscik presiding focusing on new comers and young married couples. Social hour honored Mrs Louis Shemek Mrs William Barry and Mrs Wayne Augustine. A turkey dinner is planned for Sunday December 2 in Osceola Auditorium. The St Andrew Altar Society met at the Vincent Wieser home with Mrs Leonard Engler presiding. Social hour honored Mrs George Korger and Mrs Conrad Kropatch. A farm produce food sale is planned for Saturday November 17 in Osceola.
The sermon at the Methodist church Sunday morning was delivered by Rev. Everett E. Jackman District Superintendent. During services P B Campbell treasurer of the Building Fund presented Rev Jackman with a gold box symbolizing the 50 000 raised in the recent campaign. Jackman placed the box on the altar for consecration service.
Two 80 acre farms in Butler County will be sold by the heirs of B J Schlentz. One farm is well improved the other is unimproved both have good soil and high productivity. Grubaugh Bros. handle the sale details in the ads elsewhere in this issue.
The Happy Day Birthday Club met at Mrs. Harold Gondringer’s home on Thursday afternoon October 18. Members paid yearly dues and voted to switch to a monthly dime march. Guests included Mrs. Albert Aerni Jr and two children, and Mrs. Carl Tschauer and daughter Gail of Columbus. Gifts honored October birthdays for Mrs. Harold Gondringer and Mrs. Joe Kubicek. A luncheon was served at 4:15 by the hostess.
Tuesday October 30 marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hanshew. Mr Hanshew is a hospital patient in Omaha so the family has no special observance planned at this time.
Representatives from Shelby Polk and Stromsburg meet in Osceola to oppose Union Pacific plans to drop two mail passenger trains. They plan to attend the railway commission hearing in Lincoln on October 29 and urge preservation of public service for Polk County amid potential travel disruptions.
The Polk County Teachers Association met in Shelby for a dinner and business meeting on October 17. New officers were elected for the coming year with Clair W. Walker as president, Harvey Seamons as vice president, Esther Mrkvicka as secretary, and Nina Burke as treasurer. Delegates were named and the next meeting set for January 14, 1952 in Osceola. There are 55 teachers in Polk county schools and Rural teachers are members. Dinner was served by Shelby's Methodist church ladies.
The third annual Osceola picnic was held October 24 1951 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S C Stoner in San Gabriel. Sixty five attendees represented Los Angeles El Monte San Diego and other California cities with officers elected for 1952 and plans to meet again at the same address.
Henry Galus reports two new members joined Polk County Draft Board recently. Original members since activation were Galus and Wesley Koehler. new appointees are Guy Ball and Wmouden. Clerk Edith Russell oversees records at the Osceola Plumbing and Heating building on the square’s south side.
The Womens Extension Clubs of Polk County held their annual Achievement Day at the Parish Hall in Shelby on October 16. The program opened with the Council Chairman presiding, featured 4-H demonstrations, and included films on cancer from the American Cancer Society. The event closed with notes on ongoing projects and upcoming pages.
Riverside School suffered heavy damage from a fire likely sparked by lightning last Saturday night. The Osceola Fire Department responded around 11 o clock and remained until control, aided by Silver Creek. Water from a nearby irrigation pump helped prevent total loss.
Eighteen members of the Osceola Order of Eastern Star attended the Polk Chapter meeting with guests from Exeter, Friend and Utica. An initiation ceremony followed the regular session as Polk officers presented a new flag in a patriotic ceremony. Lunch was served during the social period.
WSCS Circles meet this week with Circle 1 on Thursday Oct 25 at 8 PM at Mrs Clyde Smith home Circle 2 on Friday Oct 26 at 2 30 PM at Mrs A J Inness home Circle 3 on Friday Oct 26 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Carl Johnson home Young Adult Fellowship of the Methodist church will attend a rally at Polk Sunday Oct 28 leaving the church at 6 PM Pot Luck Supper to follow Maple Leaf Club annual supper Oct 30 at 6 30 PM Valley Church basement Gab O Lots meets Wednesday Oct 31 at Mrs H S Eklund home
The Record will resume its aerial view feature of Polk County homes in the next issue or the one after. Photos were taken two weeks ago and will be delivered for publication. A free large glossy photo is offered to the resident, with optional additional prints at a small charge.
Oliver Schneider, manager of the Muse Theatre, announces a Halloween Spook Show next Wednesday night at 10 45 after the regular film. The feature will be The Hatchet Man starring Edward G Robinson and Loretta Young.
The report notes 1.37 inches of rain fell here on Saturday while many Middle West areas saw snow. Occasional snow flurries and slushy sleet were observed, with Grand Island reporting two inches of snow and northern parts of the state receiving varying snow amounts.
Two farms totaling 280 acres in Polk and Platte counties, part of the Charles Stachura estate, will be offered in a referee's sale on November 5 and 6. One farm lies four miles north of Duncan, the other four and a half miles west of Columbus. Leases expire March 11, 1952, except winter crops, and sale is subject to terms in the acting notice.
Mr and Mrs Harold Gondringer and their son Rodney were Columbus business visitors and called on the Walt Tschau ner home Friday.
Osceola Bulldogs shut out Genoa 45 to 0 on Genoa field earning their fifth straight shutout. Key players included Jack Schott and Herman Anderson on offense and Jim Sterup on defense with 13 tackles. Osceola had 372 total yards to Genoa's 44 and 80 passing yards.
The Osceola Volunteer Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall tonight. All members are asked to be present for the session.
Ella Koehler hunted in Montana and took a deer on her second shot while others shared venison this week. Osceola proceeds with street light work as cement bases are done and wiring will finish the project. A Neb Magazine feature on Bill Glassford stirs talk, while Osceola has not been shut out this season and Coach Hafemeister’s team earns praise. Duck hunting excuses abound but many bags are reported, and aerial farm photos resume after a delay. Bill Kearney paints in South Dakota and Greeley Nebraska trips highlight a busy local painter.
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