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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
1
John Cederberg, a Dana College junior in Blair, returns to campus after attending the Governor's Youth Conference in Lincoln. The Methodist church rally and promotion services are Sunday at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 includes recognition for church school workers and Bible presentations to designated classes.
The article notes weekly bowling league results and urges timely submission by secretaries. It reflects local gossip on gadgets, school safety at football games, and a Cornhuskers football summary with Timmy Howe praising Nebraska’s strong score against South Dakota State.
Polk county ASCS committee reminds farmers in the feed and grain program that on Tuesday October 1 they may pasture their diverted acres to relieve feed shortages. Do not mow rake bale or remove any diverted or forage acres. Thelma Ailinder placed 11th in an American Poetry League contest for Erato's Kinsmen and won other honors. The Platte Valley Association for retarded children will meet Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Opportunity Center in Columbus with Supt. M. E. Wyants as guest speaker.
Funeral services for 86 year old Jennie I Welch were held Tuesday at Kepner Funeral Home with Rev John Stalions officiating and burial in Osceola cemetery. She died Sunday in Hastings after years living with her daughter Bernice. Pallbearers included Lowell Hanson Gerald Quick Don Byers Earl Watts Ben Zeedicher and Bill Zedicher. Osceola PTA met that evening. Curtis L Bryan son of Mrs Guildford D Bryan of Osceola attends preflight indoctrination at Pensacola Naval Air Station and will be commissioned ensign in the Naval Reserve.
The Record invites families to have their children photographed at the Osceola Hotel on Monday October 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are required by calling Mrs. Doris Grossnicklaus. There is no charge or obligation unless extra prints are purchased, and participation supports a future feature on “Future World Builders.”
An Extension class in psychology 289 principles and practices in guidance will be offered through the University of Nebraska extension service in Osceola if enough interest is shown. Dr. Douglas Sjogren will teach. An organizational meeting is set for Osceola High School on Tuesday Oct 8 at 7 p.m. Contact Mrs. Betty Majors for enrollment at 747-5421.
Osceola led 13 0 at halftime but a late interception cost a chance at tying as Clarks hung on for a 13 7 win. Key plays included a punt return by Francis Dittmer and a 34 yard interception return by Rod Pollard. Osceola faces St Edward next Friday.
A long roster of patients and their towns appears under Hospital News with many names including Dwight Newcomer Gresham Fenneth Olson Stromsburg Mrs John Seymour Stromsburg Mrs Robert Bryan Silver Creek Jimmy Johnson Stromsburg Mrs Keith Houderscheldt Shelby and others from Osceola Osceola Stromsburg Stromsburg Polk York and nearby areas. The list features both adults and a baby in the mixed roster.
Osceola on Friday October 11 features a downtown homecoming parade with 1963 football royalty candidates floats and the Osceola all girl band, then a sidewalk sale by local merchants. The homecoming game against Silver Creek starts at 8 p.m. with the football king and queen crowned at halftime.
The annual Children’s Memorial Hospital bazaar is set for October 28 at the Sheraton Fontenelle Hotel in Omaha from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Polk County residents are invited to contribute homemade goods and crafts, with items mailed or delivered to the Audit Auditorium in Omaha between October 1 and 27. Proceeds help cover the hospital’s deficit of over $200,000 from the previous year.
Local notices list a newborn for Bernard and Bernard Nitsch of Osceola with birth date September 25. Separate entries show multiple traffic and public safety fines including Raymond Kiser St Paul speeding 71 mph and Brigette Gustafson Osceola 70 mph at night, both fined with costs. Additional items include John Wilson Ralston daytime speeding 73 mph and Ronald Krzycki Columbus facing two counts of provoking assault and willful reckless driving with $60 fine plus costs and probation. Other entries cover speeding fines for Clair Jaeger Omaha 65 mph and Harold Beck Omaha 65 mph on a Greyhound bus, plus intoxication fines for Joe Bolen and Dale Morris of Clarks and a passing on bill charge for Earl Wilson Grand Island.
Ernest M. Carlson born March 2 1887 in Fredricksburg Sweden emigrated to Stromsburg in 1907 except for two years in Rockford Illinois. A painter and paperhanger, he served as county road maintainer and Stromsburg street commissioner. He was a 25 year volunteer firefighter and WWI veteran. He married Elsa Olson January 22 1957 and died September 17 in Stromsburg after a brief illness. Burial was at Stromsburg Cemetery with Evangelical Covenant Church services Friday.
Auto dealers plan a week of displays with 1964 Chevrolet models at Tenniges Chevrolet marking a new owner Jerry Tenniges. He will offer free coffee and ham burgers at the grand opening and welcome visitors as the remodeled office nears completion. Sigler Garage will display 1964 Ford models Friday.
The Columbus office of the Division of Employment invites applications for a practical nursing trainee course under the Manpower Development and Training Act. Beginning November 7 in Lincoln, applications are due by October 4. Unemployed women 16 and older who completed 8th grade may qualify and receive training and subsistence allowances during school. More details available at any Employment office.
Lions club members approved a plan to run agriculture methods classes for young farmers at a noon meeting led by Lee Draeger. Guests included Ray Burke of Osceola and Israel exchange student Robert Mazon who spoke about Israel and answered questions. A puppy gifted to Harold Klingman will train as a guide dog. Discussion covered a potential sale of items made by blind people with more details to come.
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