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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1971
Page
8
The speaker notes a year of school for many acquaintances and a personal sense of being underprepared. He describes a busy household with children doing homework, a mother enforcing rules, and a father folding bed sheets. He highlights shifts in knowledge since 20 years ago and the pace of new information.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Imm were feted at a Legion Club York dinner marking their 40th wedding anniversary. Guests included Larry Cudaback family Exeter Jean Price and son Douglas Denver Harry and Robert Imm and a Sunday visit to Osceola and Boulder. A Monday brunch celebrated Mrs Leo Albers with family present and fall flowers decorate.
Lady golfers attended a D C meet at David City Golf Club on Tuesday September 14 with a Hillbilly Days theme. Golf and cards followed by a 12 30 buffet luncheon. Ryan Hill Country Club members Harriet Johnson Helen Johnson Rose Smith Jean Brigham Arla Quick Marie Beebe Joan Beebe Helen Hoffman Mary Lou Stallings Bobbi McBride June Pope and Marilyn Cemper attended.
The Polk County Historical Society held its annual banquet at the Stromsburg Hotel Cafe with 50 attendees. Mildred Flodman presided as president, eight new members were welcomed, and officers for the coming year were elected. A planned October 14 tour includes Bryans Home Union College Press and Kinnard House in Lincoln.
A Sandin family reunion took place Sunday at Pawnee Park in Columbus. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B E Sandin and family Holdrege, Mr and Mrs Max Ernst and family Norfolk, Mrs Signe Van Doren and Mrs R C Vondracek and children Omaha, and several other Columbus and Omaha relatives.
The page lists numerous 4-H ribbon winners across categories such as clothes, foods, posters, safety, crafts, and horse show events. Notable names include Janet Swanson, Paulette Kumpf, Margie Lux, Nancy McDonald, Cindy Tooker, and JoAnn Stevens, with prizes ranging from blue to purple ribbons in Osceola, Stromsburg, Silver Creek, Columbus, and nearby areas.
Service members David Atkinson and Thomas Schmoker are listed with their APO addresses. Atkinson, Sp 4th Class, 50856 0013 U.S.A. SAC C P&T, San Francisco, California 96271. Schmoker, Sergeant, 50870 9068, 4th MCGP, Box 2248, Altus AFB, Oklahoma 73521.
The sick Mrs. Margaret Inness of Omaha is a patient in Clarkson Hospital after a fall that broke a leg. Horace McKeag returned from Methodist Hospital. Harold E. Nelson resumes custodial duties at the courthouse after hospitalization from mower fumes. Mrs. Robert Carey entered Immanuel Hospital for surgery. Dr. Eklund is recovering from major surgery at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Eight members attended the Osceola Garden Club meeting at Margie Richards home on Tuesday September 14. Margie Richards presented slides from club trips and Edith Richards led a game while Wyn Hill won the hostess prize. Plants were exchanged and Viola Wieseman is set to host in October. JUNIOR AUXILIARY The American Legion auxiliary officers met with leaders Mrs. Harlan Rowan and Mrs. Milan Snodgrass last Monday afternoon. Initiation and installation are planned for September 30 at the Legion Club rooms.
Seventeen members and two guests attended the Friendly Neighbors Club gathering at Mary Rose Girard home on September 17. Plans were set for a December 5 Christmas party at the York Legion Club. After the business meeting, cards were played with Mary Jo Gabel in charge. Prizes went to Alice Augustin Iola Schmoker and Mary Ann Schott.
The W C T U met at the home of Mrs Clarence Johnson on Thursday afternoon. The meeting opened with a song and devotions led by Mrs Otto Olson. Mrs Charles Steward gave the lesson. Members prepared cards to send to ill neighbors and members and scheduled meetings for the coming year. Three White Ribbon Recruits were present and the session closed with the Aaronic Benediction.
Sgt Thomas W Schmoker and Miss Marilyn Wright married September 15 at the Chapel of Altus AFB Oklahoma. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Wright of Casper Wyoming. Groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Duane Schmoker of Osceola. The couple will reside at Altus AFB where he has been stationed.
Mr and Mrs Robert Thelen of Shelby announce the birth of their daughter Samantha Rae on September 19 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces.
The event lists 4-H participants from Stromsburg and Osceola. Tony Hullinger wins purple ribbons and reserve champion market heifer while Randy Hullinger and Duane Oquist collect blue ribbons in various categories. Breeding heifers and lambs are led by Mike Treffer and others with showmanship by Randy.
Miss Maxine Winslow of Blair moved early this week to the house in south Osceola vacated by the Jerry Jones family.
The Vida Reckmeyer Estate dryland tracts totaling 160 acres were sold at public auction last Tuesday at the court house. Leon Hopwood and Gerald Hopwood bought the 80 acre tract south of Shelby for 23000 dollars while Edgar Klein of Stromsburg purchased the 80 acre tract south of Osceola for 23900 dollars.
Death notices report Mrs A E Younglund of Grace died in Phoenix on September 17 after living near Osceola and Stromsburg. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Henry Ihnen of Chariton Iowa and Lydia Engelhardt formerly of Osceola who died in Corpus Christi Texas. An itinerant labor interviewer A Barnes will visit Osceola October 12 at 1 30 pm.
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