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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
1
The first three alarm fire in Silver Creek since 1906 occurred at 3 am Thursday in the John Kula store room. Fire chief from Columbus estimated damage at $100,000 Silver Creek Land. Village Dads decided to enforce a curfew for under 16s, requiring them to be home by 9 pm.
The Central City high school band drew high praise after its performance last Wednesday at the Washington sesquicentennial celebration. Director Crandell received a congratulatory letter from Congressman Karl Stefan- Central City Nonpareil.
Mr and Mrs R E Fairchild formerly of David City head to St George Island Alaska to teach. He previously ran an implement firm and served sixteen years as County Superintendent at Blair. island above the Aleutians hosts a small white community with Eskimos in seal work.
The York Republican will sponsor a half hour daily radio show in Columbus. It will feature news on the spot interviews amateur talent contests and sports coverage from a studio above the newspaper basement office.
An Omaha driver reported his first such incident after a gasoline transport tractor trailer separated at an intersection on Highway 30 Monday evening. The load consisted of about 4100 gallons of gasoline.
Edward Zimbelman, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Zimbelman of St Paul, reported Missing in Action in Korea after reportedly serving on the front line. He was listed missing on August 10. Windows Toward God a devotional meditation book by Rev Charles H Schmitz, former pastor of Wellfleet and Dickens churches, now leads Calvary Baptist Church Syracuse NY.
Word reports Set. Joseph Baum arrived in Korea in August and was killed on September 2 during a Humphrey Democrat event.
Miss Olga Klein and Miss Beatrice Klein travel from Omaha on a Holy Year pilgrimage in July and August 25 they met with the Holy Father. They also visited France David City Banner. Frank A. Gless graduates from Nebraska Trade School on September 1 after two years in watchmaking and returns to duties at Colfax County jewelry store.
Miss Esther P. Herrmann and George H. Liggett were married September 14 at the bride’s Osceola home in a small family ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Dills. The couple, University of Nebraska graduates, plan to reside in York Nebraska.
One of the maintenance grave projects is for work in York and Polk counties. State Highway No. 76 from Shelby south to U.S No. 34 near Waco is to have over two thousand cubic yards of gravel placed on it.
Tommy Mickey of North Platte traveled to Osceola in the latter part of the week and then went on to Valley Nebraska to visit his parents.
David City defeated Osceola 20 to 0 in the season opener on Friday night. Coufal sparked the visitors with two rushing TDs and a 24 yard pass to Gilmore for the third score. Osceola's defense held but the offense stalled. Jim Sterup and Ronnie Koehler stood out on defense, while Glen Brazee led Osceola on offense. Coach Hafemeister plans extra practices ahead of Stromsburg at Osceola Friday September 22.
Camp Fire Girls plan weekly meeting Wednesday with Regional Supervisor Miss Lucille M Kardux visiting Friday September 22 at the home of Mrs Earl Colby. She will help organize a Blue Bird group and invites mothers with questions or who wish to sponsor the group to call Mrs Colby at 205W before Friday.
The appearance of the Gospel Singers at Fairview Church has been postponed to a later date. An announcement with the new date will appear in a future issue of The Record.
An accident Saturday afternoon in Polk involving three boys, Roger and Kenneth Warner sons of Mr and Mrs Ray Warner and Bud Cramer son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Cramer. Roger the driver was thrown 25 feet and suffered a broken jaw and other injuries. He was taken to Stromsburg by ambulance. The other two boys received only bruises and minor injuries. The late model car was badly damaged.
The Naval Ammunition Depot Hastings announces six vacancies listed by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners on September 14 1950. Open positions include Ordnanceman Ordnance Worker Munitions Worker Fireman Stationary Boiler Laborer and Laborer Cleaner with pay ranges from 0.85 to 1.30 dollars per hour. Application forms are available at the nearest post office and completed applications should go to the Board at Hastings Nebraska.
Mrs Mary Gerdes returns from a four day stay at the Elms Hotel Excelsior Springs Missouri where she attended the Fall Educational Conference of Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Fifty Nebraska agents qualified for attendance based on production in the prior six months.
The Eastern Star Kensington plans a charity box for the Masonic Children’s Home in Fremont containing fruit vegetables and jelly. All donations are welcome and may be left at Mrs. S W Calhoun’s home before October 13.
A Nebraska article notes increasing Selective Service calls with no exact counts yet. It explains that the ratio of called to registered ranges from one in 33 to one in 20 as between 3,000 and 5,000 Nebraskans may be drafted by July 1951, with farmers and agricultural workers facing special deferment evaluation.
The Osceola district hosts an informal Monday night gathering at the school building for teachers, parents, and patrons. About 200 people attend as the group tours the building, sees rooms and departments, and enjoys lunch prepared by the school board members.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson of Osceola in September at St Francis Hospital. The birth announcement notes the new arrival and family details.
A brief surgery list shows Mildred Baker from Stromsburg Joan Wieseman and Mrs Harriet Johnson from Osceola Kenneth Cornish also from Osceola underwent dental procedures.
Medical staff additions announced for Orthopedic care include Monica Tomasiewicz in Osceola Shirley A Carman in Silver Creek and August Johnson in Osceola. Treadway remains associated with Osceola.
Mrs. P. G. Garretson died suddenly on Monday September 18 in Stromsburg. Burial was held Wednesday at the Stromsburg Covenant Church with interment at York. She is remembered by Osceola residents who lived on a nearby farm about 15 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McFadden attended the services.
Legion announces an eight team shuffleboard league starting in October with weekly double headers on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Prospective sponsors and players should contact Wes Parks to enter names for the season with handicaps based on first week results.
The first Chamber of Commerce fall meeting will occur Tuesday Sept 26 with a dinner and entertainment after the business session. Tickets go on sale Monday and all members are urged to attend.
The Brotherhood of the Nebraska Conference meets at St Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola next Sunday evening and Monday with 5 p.m. registration and 5:30 p.m. supper. Alan Pinfister of Luther College will speak and the St Paul male quartet will sing. A film The Sickle of the Cross contrasts Communism and Christianity. An offering is planned and the meeting is open to all. Howard Boden and Otto Nelson lead registration and housing.
Arlo Ralph Bray and Mary Ann Bernt exchanged wedding vows at St. Andrew's Church in the valley on Monday at 10 30 a m. Fr John H Howe officiated with a small group of relatives present. Bray of Platte Center Nebraska and Bernt of Osceola Nebraska will reside in Columbus.
Mrs. John Craven president of the local Legion Auxiliary with Mrs. Lowell Hanson and Mrs. Joseph Schott traveled to Wahoo Wednesday to attend the Seventh District Auxiliary convention.
Social Calendar lists several meetings. Entre Nous convenes at Mrs Don Byers home next Wednesday September 27. Osceola Eastern Star marks 65th anniversary Friday October 13 at 7 30 pm lodge rooms. St Francis Hospital Auxiliary meets Monday September 25 with Sisters. Easy Aces Club at Irene Burritt home September 28. Rebekah Kensington meets with Mrs Will Campain and Mrs Lulu Ward assisting on Thursday. Beulah Cemetery Society postponed to September 29 at Fairview Hall.
Polk County Treasurer Carleton Anderson urges all taxpayers who have not paid 1949 real estate taxes to visit the treasurer's office this month to avoid listing properties as delinquent. Nebraska law requires payment by September 1 with October 1 as the final payment date for prior year taxes. Delinquents will be published if unpaid.
Christine Koziel daughter of Mrs Pauline Koziel wed Ray Iwan son of Mrs Rose Iwan at St Anthony Church Columbus in a double ring ceremony August 29 officiated by Rev Chester Cymanski. Bridesmaids and attendants wore vivid gowns as family and friends celebrated at Eagles hall with reception and dance. Newlyweds reside on a farm near Pilsno after a Black Hills honeymoon.
Report from Osceola area highlights include a dinner gathering of the Sowers in Asveola with a member sketching the writer, a proposed feature title Anyone Live Here, praise for Osceola reception, and praise for Lincoln visitors. The column notes widespread use of plastic in daily life and mentions indictions into the Army and a neighborly aid effort after a farm fire.
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