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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
1
Chester Buchholz of Shelby withdraws from the Democratic county clerk race after receiving the primary vote. He will join his brother Art in operating the WEconomy Grocery in Shelby, where he worked before enlisting. He thanks voters for support.
The Polk County Fair overcame a Tuesday noon rain to stage an evening show with one of the largest grandstand crowds in the fair's history. Both Wednesday's afternoon and night performances drew strong attendance and the entertainment impressed, though some activities were canceled by the weather.
List of Polk County rural teachers and their districts for the upcoming term. Multiple names across districts are listed, showing open positions and assignments as schools resume after Monday openings.
Polk County extension notes show improvements over prior fairs with stronger 4-H participation. Highlights include 4-H demonstrations on weed control by Ralph Kahler and Beryl Williams, large girls 4-H exhibits, dress revue winners, and detailed county award results across cooking, sewing, and livestock divisions. The report lists district directors and upcoming education meetings at local churches and high schools.
Miss Leah Esther Powell daughter of Greens Chapel residents and Charles Leonard Jr son of Omaha native parents were married by Rev. Walter Jackson at the Columbus Methodist Church on August 31 1946. The bride a Osceola high graduate and Liberty Twin joined the Omaha Stock Exchange after commercial college. The groom served 22 months in Italy with the armed forces and now works at the Stock Exchange. They reside at 204 Paxton Court Omaha.
A brief notice invites readers to send in subscriptions to The Omaha World-Herald. It encourages subscribers to mail or process payments for home delivery. The item spans typical newspaper notice language about renewals and contact details.
Osceola defeated Central City 5 to 4 in a Labor Day game at the local ballpark. The visitors managed only four hits off an Omaha pitcher brought in for the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Harvey M Johnston announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta Jean to Neil B Brigham son of Mr and Mrs Ray Brigham of Shelby on Wednesday August 28 at 10 30 a m in the United Brethren Church York Nebraska Rev G T Savery officiated The couple were attended by Keith McMeekin and Ardis Johnston The bride wore a light blue wool dress with gardenia corsage and black accessories The bridesmaid wore beige wool The bride a Osceola high school graduate has been teaching rural Polk County schools The groom a Shelby high school graduate served 39 months in the Army Air Forces including 28 months in Europe They plan a trip to the Ozarks then reside north of Shelby after moving into their new home
Bob Sigler begins building a 50 by 80 foot stone block garage with brick front just north of the old Standard Oil station south of Osceola's square. The site was purchased about a year ago by Mr Sigler.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Deeter announce the engagement of their daughter Helen May to Robert Yost son of Mr and Mrs Herman Yost of Omaha The Navy veteran has just returned from the South Pacific after thirty four months of service No definite wedding date has been set
The home club opened with a three run lead but fell 9 to 3 to Geneva. Bases loaded twice without scoring. Jones pitched for the locals and Bornslagel for Geneva. The team ends a rough season next Sunday at Stromsburg under lights.
The weekly hospital update at St Francis Hospital lists patients admitted for medical care J Pritchard Boonesville Robert Dunn Osceola Mrs Otto Fleming Osceola Miss Julee Albers Osceola surgical patients Mrs M Ransom Shelby Roberta Egley Osceola W Prell Shelby Mrs H Anderson Stromsburg obstetrical patients Mrs Sheldon Bond Osceola Mrs A Gabel Shelby newborn Shelly Jean Bond Edmund David Gabel and announces discharges R Egley J Albers Mrs M Ransom Mrs Bond and daughter J Pritchard Mrs Gabel and son W Prell
Mr and Mrs Guy Fox were surprised on their 45th wedding anniversary when children arrived with baskets and dinner. Attendees included Sylvan and DeWayne Fox. Wm Dittmer family. Murray Fox with LeRoy. Lewis Morris with Dale. Harold Nelson. Maud Ransom from Lincoln appeared after 26 years. Theodore Stinermian and H A Winterfield from Surprise attended.
Wesley Chapel residents Glenn and Mrs Richards returned from Palisade Colorado and Eden Kansas. Keokuk Iowa couple Elmer Burgess visits Richards. Osceola Local Partners Union to meet Monday Sept 9. Arthur Wieseman from Cheyenne Wyoming visited Labor Day with his mother. Wert Davis of Glenda Wyoming stayed a week with L B E Treadway family. Rev W W Alverson from Rockwall Texas visited daughter Mrs Harry Brazee. Floyd West spent days in Humboldt Nebraska. Earl Logan of Kansas attended Polk County Fair and visited Fred and Wallace Logan families.
Social clubs begin season with the Gab A Lots meeting at Mrs. W S Heitzman on Ridge Wednesday September 11. Eastern Star meets at lodge halls next Tuesday evening. N B B O bridge host Mrs Clyde Smith Friday September 6. St Francis Hospital Auxiliary meets schoolhouse Monday September 16. Entre Nous host Mrs Dewey Sigler Wednesday September 11 with 2 30 business meeting. Osceola Project Club meets with Mrs Geo Locke Tuesday September 17.
Osceola students return to classes on September 2. High school enrolls 111 with 26 seniors 19 juniors 28 sophomores and 28 new freshmen. L Sk Hanson begins his fifth year as superintendent. Francis Shada is new athletic coach and industrial arts teacher. Several staff changes include Helen Hanhardt principal and Vida Beckmeyer home economics instructor.
A Hardville citizen offers a twist on the old saying about health wealth and wakefulness. Ice shortages limit daily supply to six large cakes at 6 30 am drawn by first come first served rules. A Hordville man slept through the ice run after arriving at 5 30 am.
Miss Ethelyn Anderson departed for Chickashaw Oklahoma where she has been elected Minister of Music for a large Methodist Church for the coming year. The article also notes local travels and visits including attendance at the State Fair in Lincoln and nearby family gatherings.
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