Memorials Donated for Annie Jeffery Memorial Hospital
Three family gifts totaling 1750.00 support furnishings at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital as Perry N. Sapp, board chair, reports. The donations fund patient room furniture and a Dr. Charles W. Jeffrey painting for the lobby. Donors include Mr and Mrs Guildford Bryan and sons 750.00 and Mr and Mrs W R Kepner and family 500.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Perry N. Sapp
Charles W. Jeffrey
W. R. Kepner
Naked pamphlet provokes laughs and debate on morality
A reader recounts receiving several pamphlets with a provocative title about nakedness and crime. The writer mocks the pamphlet's author D W Matter and critiques modern fashion, church ministers, and public morality, noting the pamphlets cost 20c per 100 and urging charity instead of salacious material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Matter
Purgatory
Heaven
Time of Decision for District 19 Voters
An editorial urges District 19 voters to back a $200000 bond issue for a new district grade building. It explains cost sharing, district boundaries, board elections, bond terms of 25 years, and potential retirement after five years, stressing prudent use of surplus funds and the education gains for all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey
Osceola Laity Given Papal Honors at David City
Mr and Mrs Louis Lisko received the cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in St Marys Church David City on Tuesday August 23 Their son Monsignor Alphonse Lisko was formally invested as Domestic Prelate by Bishop Kucera of Lincoln The Holy Father honors recognize church work A Solemn Pontifical Mass followed with sermon by Rev Dr Raymond Hain A parish program and reception were held later for parishioners and the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lisko
St. Mary’s Church
David City
Monsignor
Alphonse Lisko
Kucera
Lincoln
Raymond Hain
David City Auditorium
St. Mary’s School
Walter Potocki
Osceola
Stromsburg Couple Hosts Open House for Fifty Years
Mr and Mrs Clinton Donelson invite the public to an open house in Stromsburg to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The event is Sunday afternoon September 4 from two to five o'clock at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Donelson
Stromsburg
New Partner Joins Gamble Store in Osceola
Otto Brabec withdraws from the Gamble Store partnership and Donald Cerny becomes the new partner effective Sept. 1. Cerny, born and raised in the community, has long resided in Columbus with his family and is well known locally. Mr. and Mrs. Brabees have not announced plans, but expect to live in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Gamble
Otto Brabec
Donald Cerny
Mr. Cerny
Columbus
Cerny
Brabee
Osceola
Osceola Stores To Be Closed For Labor Day
The Closing Committee of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces all Osceola stores will not be open Monday September 5 to observe Labor Day. Stores close Saturday night and remain closed until Tuesday September 6, affecting weekend shopping for area patrons.
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Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Servicemen News From Osceola Area
Dr. C L LeMar reports son Major Richard B LeMar stationed at Air Force HQ Tokio Japan with address Hq FEAF Box 782 APO 925 San Francisco CA Major assists Brigadier General Warren in material coordination. Tom Ball reenlisted in Air Force and heads to Manhattan AFB Brooklyn then Europe North Africa. Richard Swan enlisted in U S Navy in Omaha then California. Roger Watts departs Fort Smith for two year Army tour. Robert G Smith sworn as second lieutenant with armor course at Ft Knox then airborne school at Ft Benning. Lt Smith to tank battalion at Camp Irwin. Pvt Allen Farley to Europe from Fort Riley under Gyroscope rotation plan.
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C. L. LeMar
Richard B. LeMar
Air Force
Tokio
Japan
FEAF
Apo
San Francisco
Calif
Warren
Tom Ball
Omaha
Manhattan Airforce Base
Brooklyn
New York
North Africa
Tom
University of Nebraska
Osceola
Guy F. Ball
Richard Swan
Rose Swan
U. S. Naval Forces
California
OHS
Roger D. Watts
Walter Watts
U. S. Army
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Robert G. Smith
Glenn M. Smith
Laramie
Wyo
Army
Smith
Ft. Knox
Ft. Benning
Camp Irwin
Farmers Union
Allen Farley
Floyd Farley
Stromsburg
Europe
Fort Riley
Kansas
Pvt
Farley
Oswald Kropatch Dies in Wyoming at 82
Oswald Kropatch, 82, former Polk county farmer, died in New Castle Wyoming on Sunday August 28. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in New Castle.
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Oswald Kropatch
Wyoming
Polk County
New Castle
Otelia Johnson Visits Eugene Johnson Home in Lincoln
Otelia Johnson attends a guest week in the Eugene Johnson residence at Lincoln, staying with the Johnson family for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otelia Johnson
Eugene Johnson
Lincoln
Bruce Pickett's 40th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett will host an open house on Sunday afternoon September 4 from 2 to 5 pm to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pickett
Real Property Taxes Become Delinquent in County
Cameron Anderson county treasurer announces that real property taxes for 1954 become delinquent on Sept 1 with 7 percent interest. The last half of 1954 taxes and any unpaid first half taxes incur interest. Willard Cornell sheriff mails 174 distress warrants on delinquent personal property taxes. Prompt payment can avoid seizure of items such as cars and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Anderson
Anderson
Willard Cornell
Polk County
Nebraska
Senior groups and clubs schedule September gatherings
Social Calendar lists meetings for the Senior Adult Group Methodist Church Wesley Chapel WSCS St Andrew Holy Name Society St Andrew Altar Society St Vincent Altar Society Sisters of the Skillet Beulah Cemetery Society Fan Project Club Busy Belles and Matheson-Arnold Post 4998 VFW AUXILIARY with dates September 1 to 9. Changes note for VFW group from September 5 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Hannah Herrmann
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
ST. Andrew Holy Name Society
Fred Bernt
ST. Andrew Altar Society
Hubert Bernt
Allen Zelasney
ST. Vincent Altar Society
John Blodig
Leo Brochtrup
Allan Kresha
Leo Kresha
Alfred Kuhnel
Raymond Schott
Sisters OF the Skillet
Lee
Johnson Beulah Cemetery Society
Fairview Hall
Eva Willits
Linnie Hoffer
FAN Project
Vern Johnson
Belles
Matheson - Arnold Post
VFW
Record Will Cooperate In Emergency Red Cross Drive
The Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross asks Osceola Record to aid in the emergency flood relief fund drive for eastern United States areas. The paper will accept donations and publish donor names. proceeds go to the Red Cross emergency chairman Ray Hunsaker.
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Record
Red Cross
Polk County
The
American Red Cross
Osceola Record
United States
National Red Cross
Ray Hunsaker
Donelson Reunion Held at Buckley Park Stromsburg
The 38th annual Donelson reunion gathered at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday August 28. Attendees included numerous Donelson family members and relatives across several households, with plans announced for next year’s gathering on the first Sunday in June at the same park and serving committee members named.
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Donelson
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
H. F. Haverland
Clinton Donelson
Zella
Martin Jones
Rudy Carlson
Charles Walgreen
Ed Widge
Lyle
Will Donelson
Dorothy
Lloyd Widga
Verlin
Donald
Dennis
Lester Widga
Janice
Joyce
Francis Donelson
Orley Conkling
Harlen Donelson
Kenneth
Harriet
Rex
Betty
Edwin Lewis
Carol Donelson
Diane
Larry
Harold Nelson
Horace Stevens
Rodney Larson
Max
Rainbow Shower Honors Mrs H Grossnicklaus At Swede Home
Mrs Harold Grossnicklaus formerly Sheila Yungdahl was honored at a rainbow shower in Swede Home church parlors on Wednesday evening August 24. The brides gifts were opened and games and contests entertained the 55 guests as a rainbow motif lunch was served by five of Sheila Yungdahls aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Grossnicklaus
Harold Grossnicklaus
Sheila Yungdahl
Sheila
Mesdames Algot
Walter
Fred Yungdahl
Bob
Walter Stohl
Births In Osceola Area Notice New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Charles Young strom celebrate the birth of a baby girl Kathy Le to their son and daughter in law Air man and Mrs Martin Young strom of Nicholson Pa Saturday August 27 Mrs Ed Bonne announce a baby girl De Lana Fay born Friday August 26 at Osceola hospital weighing seven pounds Mr and Mrs Don Honke of Omaha announce their first child Craig Irwin born Friday August 26 at Immanuel Hospital Omaha weighing six pounds five ounces Mrs Honke formerly Sally Ball of Osceola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Youngstrom
Kathy le
Airman
Martin Youngstrom
Nicholson
Ed Bonne
de- Lana Fay
Osceola Hospital
Don Honke
Omaha
Craig Irwin
Immanuel Hospital
Honke
Sally Ball
Osceola
Small Town Anecdote And Osceola Bond Election Notice
Henry Mead recalls a sign of small towns as he nearly gets hit by a car while jaywalking in Osceola, joking drivers swerve to miss a dog known to residents. An Osceola bond issue seeks 200000 dollars for School District 19 facilities, with voter information and details in an ad. Dr Eklund reports catching walleyes near Kenora on Lake of the Woods while vacationing in Canada, noting daily bear sightings. Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital equipment list advances as plastering continues, with millwork to begin after the south wing is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mead
Seward
Osceola
Eklund
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Kenora
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Co. Hospital
Guildford D. Bryan
Wallace Scott
Merle Stromberg
Oswald Cerny
Osceola Laity
Holy Father
Gamble
Bruce Picketts
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