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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
1
Polk County farmers show 95.5 percent enrollment in 1941 wheat allotments with 1646 of 1727 farms opting in. A total of 1894 crop insurance applications were written, many insured premiums paid from early Triple A checks. County chairman R C Taddiken cites insurance value and hopes for federal extension to corn.
A Rural-Urban Meeting took place at the Odd Fellows Hall in Polk on September 20. It was sponsored by Polk County Triple A Fieldwoman Mrs. Wm. Angell and the committee-men’s wives in Pleasant Home precinct. About two hundred people attended and showed strong interest throughout the gathering.
HACKBERRY NEWS reports a 4 H Achievement program at Greens Chapel on September 26 and Brotherhood open meeting on September 27. Election of officers at Sunday School named O R Hennings as Supt and L W Berggren as Treasurer among others. Numerous weekend visits and family reunions listed with relatives from Osceola Glendale Lindsay Columbus and Muskogee. Victor Womens Extension Club met with seven members and three visitors present.
The Methodist Church lists Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with Holy Communion and a church program of advance. Upcoming events include Ladies Aid on Sept 27, a Tea for the Woman's Society of Christian Service on Oct 1, Wesley Fellowship on Oct 1, Booster Night on Oct 2, and a Rummage Sale in the John Rogers building Oct 3-4 1965. Special services planned for October and November invite all visitors.
Hugh Butler Republican candidate for the United States Senate will speak in Osceola at 2 o'clock p m on October 1. He denounces Washington relief cuts for farmers in drought areas, criticizes New Dealer policies, and vows to push an immediate solution with energy. He tours Nebraska meeting farmers, business and agricultural leaders and voters at various formal and informal events.
Mrs. Rudolph Sandin will entertain the T. C. W. club on Thursday afternoon September 26. Confirmation Services are set for Sunday at 10 30 a m. Evening Communion at 7 30. Get-To-Gether at High Prairie Schoolhouse Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton spent Sunday with the Luther Rhoades near Benedict. Swede Home Ladies Club met with Mrs Albert Jones last Friday.
Rev C C Norlin was absent from the recent Methodist Conference in Omaha. Mrs Robert McBeth returned from a two week visit with her daughter in Boone Iowa and met her new grandson. Axel Anderson visited Omaha last week for time with his daughter. Mr and Mrs Alvin Merrick of Clay Center visited to bring home Mrs F E Merrick after a two week stay in Boone.
Mr and Mrs Louis Kosch and family of Shelby visited Edward Messing. Bernt and Bernt families attended a shower for Louis Bernt and wife in Columbus. Max Bernt returned from Idaho. Albert Gabriel and children dined with Joe Mick near Silver Creek. Altar Society raised 17 dollars at Osceola sale. Walter Bernt attended funeral in Rising City for Orville Kiligan. Leona Henggeler spent Sunday with Osceola parents. Jaax Henggeler youths to host Harmony Club Friday at Jaax home.
Mr and Mrs Tom Meacham spent the day in Madison at the Scott Christian home joined by Mrs Bettie Christian for a two week visit. Ped McCormick and Zelva June headed to Magrath Canada with Mrs Lloyd Sutton to visit relatives for months. Wesley Glenn and Dr. Glen of Grand Island called at Wm Dake's on the way to Omaha. Guy Smith visited Mike Smith's home near Hardville. George Heinemeyer D L Heinemeyer and L R Meacham traveled to Lyons to see Dexter Hawes. Tom Meacham learned of Maud Copperoff’s husband’s death in Alhambra California. Mrs Copperoff had visited recently. The Happy Hour Club met at the Hall with Mrs Grace Buchta and Mrs Benson hosting.
Orville Jones returned to the University at Lincoln last Sunday after spending the summer vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs Herman Jones.
Donald LeSuer, son of Mr and Mrs Noble LeSuer, is in a Gordon Nebraska hospital after the truck he was driving left the road and overturned Friday afternoon. The vehicle was badly damaged and LeSuer suffered serious head injury and severe bruising.
Next Sunday September 29 Rev. Hamilton will hold services at Fairview church at 10 a m and Valley Church at 11 20. Valley women have elected officers for the coming year: Elmer Horst president Mary Grossnicklaus vice president Calmar Dunn treasurer Oscar Anderson secretary and Chris Wieseman corresponding secretary. Ladies of the Fairview church will elect officers this week.
Stoner Club enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Alma Hanson’s home with Mrs. Daisy Zang and Mrs. Mabel Thompson assisting. Two new members, Mrs. Celestine Hendrickson and Mrs. Violette Johnson, were welcomed. Sunday visits included extended family from Lincoln, Portland guests at Mrs. James Pearson’s home, and several families joining for other house celebrations.
Mrs Martin Anderson acted as hostess to the Entre Nous at her home Wednesday afternoon. The Gab O Lots were entertained at the home of Mrs W O Hansen the same afternoon. P A Nelson Osceola notes offer for liability and property damage coverage at ten dollars.
Mr and Mrs Chas Carlson returned home from visiting relatives in Greeley Colorado followed by Mr and Mrs Geo Reed. Mrs Axel Johnson hosted a weekend guest. Ladies Home Society closed the summer with a pot luck at Polk Park. Funeral services for Edward Volz were held in York. Various families visited Osceola Stromsburg and Omaha. A local occupaton tax case against Emil Larson ended in guilty plea. Cat and Dog Sale announced by Home Service Store. Opal Bush and Tom Hughes wed in Davenport Iowa. Robert Strickland announced new music for Boys and Girls Glee Clubs.
The Prosperity Club held a Saturday courtyard gathering with several hundred attendees. Thirty seven members shared in the weekly cash dividend of twenty five dollars.
To celebrate paving completion on Highway 92 organizers plan a full day event in Osceola on Tuesday October 8 featuring rides concessions and entertainment. Acts from Columbus last week will headline the celebration.
Rosalia Barbara Latzel born in Girsig Austria on September 20 1940 married to Carl Albers on October 12 1904. Survived by husband three children Aurelia Alcorn Frederick Albers Erma Munksgard six grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Sacred Heart church Shelby burial Shelby Catholic cemetery.
A Berck family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Berck on Sunday. Guests traveled from Beehs Neb Beelies and from St. Paul Hardy Lincoln Scotia Marquette Gresham Lincon areas, with numerous extended family members in attendance.
Mrs Lassek has visited Omaha with her children working there. Mr and Mrs Anton Micek and daughters and Mrs Wm Kosch traveled to Lincoln after Miss Noriie who visited there for three weeks. School closed Friday for the 85th Columbus celebration drawing about fifteen thousand attendees. Wilhelm Kosch and Ann Julee were supper guests in Osceola with Richard Matheson. Lloyd Bernt has been ill under a doctor’s care. Mrs Orville Enyeart, Mrs Emma Enyeart and Alta Micek attended the Guild in Shelby. Local folks attended a Parish Hall dance Sunday evening.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its first meeting of the new year at Mrs. W. O. Hansen's home with Mrs. Werner Johansen assisting. President Mrs. M. R. Anderson led plans for Child Welfare work and clothing donations were invited. A $3 gift shop donation for Lincoln Veterans Hospital was approved to help patients buy gifts for Christmas. A prior year's report was reviewed and a Polk County Bingo party at the hospital was noted as funded.
Osceola Hospital notes show ton sils removed for Robert Johnson and Richard Johnson on Saturday Terry Drier on Monday Nels Brown and Mar della Sauter on Wednesday. David Timm admitted last Wednesday with an infected hand is improving. Irene Salsbury of Surprise has been treated this week. Mrs Steve Larchick and infant Stephen Leon expected home late week.
Steeple's Store advertises oil cloth thirty six? wait text shows 46 inches wide priced at 23c per yard. Item targets value for home decor and upholstery buyers.
In 1940 Polk county farmers secured $32,087.73 by assigning parts of their conservation payments to cover operating expenses. Of 325 helped, 74 were Farm Security clients who borrowed from the government and must repay $7,916 through conservation checks. Chairman Robert C. Taddiken calls the aid a beneficial farm program feature.
Osceola Bulldogs overpower Ulysses 19 to 0 in season opener. Victories came in final quarter as Bob Massie Warren Umshler and Dean Everitt scored. Poor blocking noted. team prepares for Friday at Clarks after Clarks beat Polk 21 to 0.
Misses Tillie Rinterman and Helen Wendall left for Red Cloud Franklin and Gibbon to visit relatives and friends. Merle Watts and son from Osceola visited the Olson home. A group picnic at Grand Island included Fred Swanson S D Evins Signe and Walter Samuelson. P W Anderson returned from a six week west coast trip totaling about 6000 miles. Leo V Carlson completed a monthlong vacation visiting major eastern and southern cities. Mrs F E Hunter of Omaha spent weekend with brother Glen Fulton and visiting Riverton. T A James J and Dr L V Sharp drove to York for a picnic dinner.
A church rally service titled Rallying for Christ will be held next Sunday at 8 p m in the Lutheran church with a children’s program and attendance awards. Sunday School meets at 10 a m and St Michael’s Day is noted as Children’s Day with a sermon on Our Children. Harmony Society gathers Thursday at 8 p m at Charles G Johnson home with Jeanette Carlson leading. Choir practice Tuesday night and Ladies' Aid Thursday at 2 p m. Beginning October all evening services move to 730 p m. Reverend John Oberg, Pastor.
The 1941 Chevrolet was displayed at the Johnson Bros Garage on Saturday. The new model is described as very beautiful with several additions. It is wider with a longer wheelbase and running boards are eliminated, enhancing appearance.
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