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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
7
A long sequence of social visits and greetings as families and neighbors meet at churches, homes, and parks. Notable mentions include Jay Richards sixth birthday party with Osceola first graders, and multiple calls between the Gabels, Schmokers, Richards, and Denton families. Local events cover birthdays, church suppers, and weekend hospitality across Osceola Stromsburg York and nearby towns.
Notice bids for painting buildings on the County Farm will be received by the County Board until 10:00 A.M. on September 29. Bid documents and details are available from the County Clerk's office and must be submitted in accordance with county specifications.
OHS defeated Stromsburg 12-0 with Larry Wieseman and Bob Dinges scoring on Friday night. Coach Sipes and captain LeRoy Rein returned the symbolic black crow to the Vikings Monday morning. FHA held Hobo Day with sack lunch and watermelon after the hobos finished work. Sophomores washed cars in mud and Juniors chose American Beauty for class rings. Tomorrow night the Bulldogs host Clark.
Mrs. Norman Sorenson of Norfolk will speak at the Columbus Chapter NSARC regular meeting on September 25 1959 at 8 PM in St. Anthony's Hall 1719 6th St Columbus. Sorenson is a former NSARC officer and current leader in local advocacy efforts. A Cub pack meeting is set for October 1 at 7 30 PM in the Lutheran church.
Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Ladies Aid meets 2 00 p m on the second Wednesday. Pastor L A Hansen leads a Christ centered evangelism and Bible teaching ministry in a friendly neighborhood church.
St Paul Lutheran lists services led by Pastor Robert V. Johnson with Thursday choir practice on 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Rally Day at 10:00 a.m. Confirmation at 11:00 a.m. St Vincent Church under Father Victor Derwinski offers Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Catechism on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Confessions 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Calvary Ev Lutheran Church of Swede Home lists weekly activities led by Rev. C M Hadley. Sunday School teachers meeting 8:00 p.m. Sept 24. Confirmation instruction 9:00 a.m. Sept 26. Luther League outing 7:30 p.m. Sept 26. Sunday services 11:00 a.m. Sept 27. choir and chorus practices Sept 28 and Sept 30. Board of Administration meeting Oct 1.
Erwin A. Kiel pastor. Thursday choir rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Friday Woman's Society of Christian Service 2:30 p.m. Sunday church school 9:45 a.m. morning worship 11:00 a.m. Christian Leadership School registration 7:00 p.m. classes 7:30 p.m. Monday leadership school continues 7:30 p.m. senior youth activities listed.
The notice lists weekly events starting with 7 30 p m Fellowship on Tuesday, then Leaders in School last night at 7 30 p m, followed by Wednesday executive meeting at 8 00 p m.
The notice reports three newborns: William Edmond Nelson born September 16 at U S Naval Hospital Great Lakes to William H Nelson and Eloise Schott Nelson. a son to Joe Dobesh and Margie Gabel born September 19 at Seward Hospital. and Ronald Edward Johnston born September 15 in Merced California to Wayne L Johnston and spouse with Roy H Phillips and Virgil L Johnston as grandparents.
Pvt Herbert E Hanson stationed at Fort Gordon Georgia attends advanced typing school and works with Military Police while in Germany Army Specialist Five Kenneth O Knight 24 of Shelby Nebraska earns a safe driver award for 6000 miles of accident free driving in Ludwigsburg Germany Knight joined the Army in May 1954 and arrived in Europe August 1958 His wife Mary accompanies him and Knight attended Shelby High School.
The T and C Extension Club met at Mrs. Robert Sigler Jr.'s home with eight members and one guest. Officers elected were President Harold Klingman, Vice President Dale Nahrstedt, Secretary Lewis Dunn, and Treasurer Robert Sigler Jr. A lesson on Line And Design in Clothing followed lunch. American Legion Auxiliary held its first fall meeting with Ina Mangelsen as president and appointed committees in Rehabilitation Membership Courtesy Calendar Child Welfare Co Government Day and Poppy.
Nebraskans recall Football glory from Bearg era to 1941 Rose Bowl teams. Notable figures include Glen Presnell Blue Howell and Choppy Rhodes. linemen Welr Hutchinson Steiner and Joe Wier shaped landmark wins, with Beardsley era memories fueling pride.
Bond, Mrs Roy Trotter, Mrs Le roy Johnson lead planning for 1000 poppies to be ordered again. District convention set for September 24 in Ashland Nebraska with report on State convention by Mrs Robert Sigler Jr. Next meeting scheduled October 16 in Auxiliary Rooms. Light lunch served after by Mrs Delmer McFadden, Mrs Arthur Johansen, and Mrs Adam Luft.
The Osceola Future Homemakers of America group met September 9 at the High School Auditorium. Three new members were welcomed. Betty Lou Burritt reported on the Crete Workshop held June 4 6. District Nine F H A Convention plans were set for Osceola in October with committees formed. Guest Gladys Baker from Hawaii, cousin of Karen and Mary Prell, attended. Karen Ferris, reporter.
Dan McMullen, a guard labeled Danger ous Dan, earned all conference honors as a sophomore and later appeared on All American first and several second teams. Earnest Bearg, despite rival coaches’ reputations, achieved the most spectacular victories and mentored outstanding stars at Nebraska.
Roy Horst attended a Southeast assessors meeting in Lincoln on Thursday. A group including Fritz Husak and family honored Mr. and Mrs. Meister on their 20th wedding anniversary. Jack Schott returned to Osceola from a Colorado wedding trip. Glen Hennings and daughter flew from Omaha to Cleveland to visit Eva Hennings and relatives. Joe Schott joined the Annual Fall Smorgasbord board in Schuyler on Sunday evening. The dinner was held at the...
Oak Ballroom was sponsored by re Augustin's Parish of Schuy er. Mr. and Mrs. Wren Sherwood visited Mrs. Emma Peterson in Stromsburg Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Heckman Jeannie and Kent and Mrs Anna Appleton of Polk were Lincoln visitors on Saturday. Mrs. Apple ton remained to spend a few days with her son, Wendell Appleton and family. Mr. Axel Anderson and fam ily spent Sunday in Lincoln vis iting at the home of Myron Thompson and Mrs. Hilda An derson. Mrs. Ina Mangelsen, Mrs. Vic tor Mangelsen and Duane, and Mrs. Robert Sigler, Rickie and Russell visited Victor Mangelsen, who is in the Veteran's Hospital in Lincoln on Sunday.
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