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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
1
Last week the Operation Bootstrap tours showcased cheap gains on new type pastures. Del Faeh & Sons reported 2.5 pounds per head per day on 94 steers over 20 irrigated Switchgrass acres at 11.6 cents per pound, with net profit over $200 per acre.
The article notes dry land crops suffering from insufficient rainfall in August. It also records personal social news including a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Theodore Johnson hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Waldean Johnson with many local guests present.
Fred Schuman was presented an engraved silver membership plate for meritorious service by the local American Legion post on Tuesday evening. The plate marks a paid up life membership in Wm. Wolfe Post No. 1, the first silver membership plate issued in Polk County. Schuman helped organize the post in 1919 and has 42 years of membership, including 15 years as Post Commander and Adjutant, plus roles as County Commander, District Commander, State Vice Commander, and leadership in the 40 and 8.
The Polk County annual W C T U convention was held August 31 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with members from Polk and Stamsburg Unions joining the Osceola Group. Rev. Robert Johnson welcomed attendees followed by devotional thoughts and musical numbers.
Mrs. Leslie Adelson of Polk enjoyed coffee with Mrs. L. L. on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Don Menggeler and family of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Meister were Saturday night guests at the Dale Dunn home. Mrs. William Larson was a Tuesday caller at the Rolland Ekstrom home.
A. E. Bodine announces that individual buyers may exceed the $10,000 per calendar year limit when purchasing U S Savings Bonds series E and H by apportioning funds between co-owners. Series E yields 3 3 1 2 percent interest compounded semi annually to 7 years 9 months, while Series H mature at par with semiannual interest.
The Verland Bauer family of Rising City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunn and shared a dinner.
The Muse Theatre and Polk County 4-H Council sponsor a theatre party for Tomboy and the Champ with showings at 7 00 pm on Thursday and Saturday and 9 00 pm on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the State 4-H Camp at Halsey. Tickets through 4-H members. 25 cents for under 12 and 60 cents for 12 and older.
Miss Dorothy Donelson was honored Wednesday evening August 23 at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her aunts Misses Viola and Margaret Myrberg. Twenty three relatives and friends attended as games and refreshments were shared. Her wedding to Gordon Carlson is set for September 23.
Announcement states Rev R V Johnson will leave St Pauls Lutheran Church after six years to take a pastorate in Wakefield Nebraska. The article also notes Mr and Mrs Guy Sherwood of Central City were Monday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood with Mr and Mrs Merle Lavelle of Poll joining later.
Committee reports progress on the retirement village project with $22 560 raised so far. Volunteers urge timely gifts, noting community support is essential and that the first contributions are gifts yielding intangible community benefits rather than immediate money return.
Materials have arrived and site work is prepared for soon start of the new postoffice. Stanley J. Slosburg of Omaha is the successful bidder for the construction contract.
Mr and Mrs M Q O Johnson reveal their daughter Annitta will wed Robert Charles Pickard son of Mr and Mrs Jack Pickard of Fremont An early spring wedding is planned
James Lee Mangelsen, 7 pounds 14 4 ounces, born Sunday Sept 3 to Edwin and Mary Mangelsen of Lincoln. Grandparents Walter Berck Ina Mangelsen of Osceola. Kevin Eugene McCarron, 7 pounds 15 ounces, born Aug 30 to Eugene and Mary McCarron of Kearney. Maternal grandparents Ted Johnson.
Mrs Helen Cole and Roger recently relocated to Shelby, joining local residents and beginning new routines in a mid sized community.
Osceola edged Krakow 5 3 in a Sunday afternoon game as St Edward beat Osceola 2 0 at Pawnee Park in Columbus. Central City and St Edward share first in the Central Nebraska League after Sunday results. The Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to Shelby school auditorium Monday September 11 from 10 00 a m to 1 00 p m with donors urged to eat fruits vegetables lean meats cereals and non fat liquids before and after donation to help Polk County reach its quota.
Susan Hossack, 17, of Lincoln and granddaughter of Mrs. Wm. McKeag, came home from Sweden where she lived with an American Field Student family. She spent a week in Stockholm and saw the King and Queen, describing them as democratic. Her parents and relatives hosted a welcome home party with Osceola families present. Also noted is Harold Gondringer of Torrance, California, still on the sick list but improving and longing for news about crops.
Mr and Mrs Pete Dischner of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Albin A Bernt son of Mrs Paulina Bernt of Osceola Miss Dischner is a graduate of St Bonaventure High school A fall wedding is planned.
Mrs Cyril Meister and her daughter Carol of Kearney recently visited Laurence Meister, sharing time and catching up on family matters.
A memorial hospital notes dismissals listing numerous patients and relatives by town across Osceola Stromsburg Silver Creek Shelby Gresham Rising City Paramount California and Polk. The roster includes Mrs Bert Smith Mrs Gary Graham Mrs Albert Timm Donald Conkling Kenneth Olson Mrs James Marak Mrs Donald Ellison and baby boy along with several others.
Sixteen guests attended Sunday afternoon at the Dave Jones residence for Mrs. C. R. Timm whose 90th birthday will occur Friday September 8. A corsage and gifts were given to the honoree before refreshments were served around a birthday cake. Greetings from the Record staff were extended to Mrs. Timm.
John Noble former prisoner of Dresden and Vorkuta shares his four and a half years in Soviet camps at York City Auditorium. Accompanied by Rev. Mahlon L. Macy they describe his escape and his book I Found God in Soviet Russia and discuss evangelical efforts against Communism.
Wee Club meets at L M Cafe on Wednesday evening September 13 for a 7 o'clock dinner. Entre Nous meets with Mrs Dave Hulquest Wednesday afternoon September 13. Osceola Project Club meets Tuesday September 19 with Goldie Bond. Gab O Lots meets Wednesday September 13 with Mrs LeRoy Rhodes. Eastern Star Chapter meets Tuesday September 12 at 8 pm. Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday September 13 at 8 pm.
Osceola residents attended the Ardith Anderson and Leon Schutte wedding at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clarks Saturday morning.
Miss Ann Alt of Chicago and Jack and Joe Alt of Wolbach spent Thursday evening with Francis Urban and Laurence Meister. The Luxes joined the Alt cousins at the Meister home. Nearby, Walter Berck and Ina Mangelsen visited Edwin Mangelsen in Lincoln, where Mangelsen plans to stay this week with her son. Sunday dinner at Mervin Ransom Jr. included Eldon Jameson and Bradley, Rodney White and family, Roger Magill of Lincoln, Denton Collach of Bristow, Dave Benson of Seward, and Larry Olson of Grand Island.
Fire department alert directs that trucks remain stationed at the old Kelly building until further notice.
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