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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
1
Osceola City Council approves Ordinance No 207 calling a special election on October 29 to vote 50000 in revenue bonds to buy Consumers properties in Osceola including the distribution system meters and rural lines. A ten year contract for electrical energy will follow.
The Polk County convention of the W C T U will meet at the Polk Methodist Church on Monday September 30. The day’s program includes devotionals reports election of officers and various union reports with services and luncheon.
Pvt Byron Torell returns from Ft Lewis Washington to visit his parents for two weeks before California reporting. Dean Wills comes home from Japan and received discharge last week. Several local residents host and visit relatives from Gresham Elk City Grand Island and Omaha areas with gatherings and trips to Lincoln Benedict and San Francisco.
A large crowd attended the Legion Benefit Dance at Kelly's Hall last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson won the refrigerator grand prize.
Miss Colleen Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn Osceola and Verland O Bauer son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bauer Rising City wed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Rising City on September 19. After a dinner for thirty they will live on his father's farm following a wedding trip. The bride wore white marquisette with orange blossom tiara and carried white chrysanthemums and yellow roses. Attendants included sister Mrs John Ringel Omaha and best man Maurice Snyder Rising City.
The Wesley Chapel Club met at Mrs. Harry Brazee’s home with good attendance and visitors. Mrs. Ben Schmoker led a lesson on home lighting. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bartholomew of Shelby visited the William Brandt home Friday evening.
Local households report weekend gatherings as Mr and Mrs Wm Kaeding visit Mrs Ram sey near Polk with family. H A McCormick and Virgil McCormick travel to Portland Oregon after weeks with Clair McCormick family. Several relatives share meals and visits across western Kansas Yuma Colorado Randolph Scotia and Upsala Minnesota.
District 18 residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Thomasiver and family with Martha Micek of Shelby join Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lis ko and John Micek near Duncan for Thursday evening activities. Adolph Bernt’s visitor, Mrs. Arthur Mayberger, stops near Columbus. Norton Beercroft returns to Columbus after recovery from appendicitis at the Benda household. Louis Scow and Phil Micek motor to Humphrey for the day. The Triba family from Silver Creek visit John Micek’s home Sunday evening.
A reader is urged to subscribe to the Omaha World Herald. The notice emphasizes official access to local news, sports, and community updates through a regular delivery service.
Two bindweed demonstrations were held this week with District Directors and Extension Service cooperation. Attendance was good and farmers showed interest in equipment service. Weather hindered some treatment but observers learned how to secure the service. Next demonstrations are planned in Sub-District 1 under Ray Randall Stromsburg and in Sub-District 3 under Mauritz Swanson Osceola. Cost is $2 per farm plus $1 per hour and 0.3 cents per gallon of solution.
A Polk County extension notice details a rat extermination program at the Louie Schott farm using gas and mixed bait. It notes the presence of 15 cats and 2 dogs, warns that many rats died during follow up, and urges homeowners to arrange demonstrations to protect crops and reduce losses.
Farmers plan Clarks McNary tree planting this fall to prepare ground and dig open furrows or holes. Manure at the bottom of holes aids aeration as snow collects for winter. Prices expected to be similar to last year. Polk County planted 12,000 trees last year and aims for the same next year.
Policymakers urge early action on colds to cut illness time. They cite U S Public Health Service advising dispensaries and early reporting, with workers sent home if feverish to prevent spread. The guidance aims at workplaces and schools to reduce respiratory disease absenteeism.
The St Francis hospital reports weekly admissions across medical surgical obstetrical and newborn cases. Names include Mrs Belle Merrick Osceola Mrs O Colby Silver Creek Mrs S Beardsley Osceola Robert Peterson Osceola H Herrmann Osceola Mrs Melvin Wilcox Osceola Mrs Maurice Lewenson Osceola Mrs H Anderson Osceola Mrs M Richards Osceola A Stopak Silver Creek Judy LaRene Sorrentino newborn and Shelby. Discharges include Mrs Belle Merrick Mrs D Sorrentino and daughter H Herrmann Mrs Maurice Swenson Mrs H Anderson Mrs M Richards Mrs Melvin Wilcox and G T Ray.
The Osceola Methodist Church invites the community to a fall festival on Wednesday October 2 after a WSCS supper. Proceeds support church repairs and redecorating with a bazaar in the afternoon and evening. The WSCS thanks members and friends for past help and invites participation.
The Omaha World-Herald advertises daily home delivery for less than a 3c postage stamp, inviting readers to place an order.
Pastor G A Randall outlines schedule including Sunday School at 10:00 and morning service at 11:05. Youth fellowships, mission classes, WSCS meeting, and an adult class are planned with nursery service during Church Hour. Bazaar and auction October 2 raise funds for the building fund. World Wide Communion Day October 6 invites baptism or membership.
Sunday School promotion and rally day at 10 a.m. Divine Worship at 11 a.m. Children’s Day program and installation of Sunday School teachers at 8 p.m. Offering for Child Placement Work. Choir Tuesday 8:15 p.m. Harmony Society Thursday 8:15 p.m. Mrs Buhl and Misses Delores and Diana Buhl hostesses. Annual District Business Meeting at Salem. St. Edward 10 a.m. Regional Home Mission Director Pastor Carlson and Miss Hill. Parish Education worker at 2 p.m. Dr Mattson at 8 p.m. rural church evangelism. Saturday 10 a.m. organization of confirmation class. Next Week Ladies Aid Thursday 2:30 p.m. and SS parent teacher demonstration at 8 p.m. Miss Hill present.
Rev Alfield B E Franzen leads 15th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M. The service centers on song. Next week hosts Fall Missionary Fest on Oct 4 at 8 P M with Dr Vidia Fischer as speaker. Miss Gertrude Hill transfers to Osceola for Oct 3 at 8 P M.
Mrs Anna Gilbert, confined to bed for months, fell and broke her hip. She is being cared for at St Francis Hospital.
Osceola edged Stromsburg 4 to 1 in a postposed Monday night game at Stromsburg a benefit for Bobby Peterson. Floyd Bond hurled well for Osceola and Everett Anderson matched him for Stromsburg eight tight innings before Osceola broke through in the eighth with three hits to seal the win. The crowd braved frigid weather for the close matchup.
Bobby Peterson, recovering at St. Francis Hospital from a severe head injury suffered at a Stromsburg game on Sept 8, was presented with a fielder's glove and a baseball autographed by Boston Braves players. The gift, arranged through Smick Williams and Johnny Hopp, was delivered by Williams and the Nordbergs as representatives of the Stromsburg club, with many Stromsburg businessmen also giving gifts.
Five people were hurt in a Monday crash near Polk when a car struck Wayne Lindholm as he changed a tire. Bill Lavelle 21 was taken to an Omaha hospital with a crushed jawbone. Darlene Light had a broken ankle. Elmer and Mrs Garner suffered facial injuries and bruises. Albert Smith had a broken nose and chest injuries. The Lindholm car burned after the gas tank ignited.
A Saturday collision a mile north of York sent four people to a hospital on Monday. Five other occupants from two cars escaped with minor injuries. Leigh Bolton 21 of Stromsburg and Marjorie Doremus 19 of Benedict were hospitalized from one car. Joseph Peregrine 63 of Grant Nebraska drove the other car with seven aboard and two of them were hospitalized.
Osceola Bulldogs begin 1946 football with a 20 13 victory over David City on home turf. Byers scored from the one yard line after a long opening drive, and Mills Cole and Byers contributed on offense while Donnie Johnson intercepted a pass for a late touchdown. Gerald Johnson anchored the line as Osceola led 13 6 at halftime and added another TD in the third. David City fought back late with a 30 yard run and extra point to make it 20 13. The Pep Club elected officers Peg Staroscik Valeria Schott Marcia Pratt Gloria Jones with Mrs Milton Peterson as sponsor.
KEPNER'S advertises full size bed and springs available. Local note mentions free flying instructions for GI’s provided by Milton Gabriel in Shelby.
Muse Theatre announces a policy change and a four change per week schedule beginning the last week of October. Chantry will rotate programs daily with Sunday Monday big pictures, Tuesday Wednesday bargain repeats, Thursday Friday near top quality, and Saturday one night only features plus serials and news. Ticket prices rise slightly while children under nine stay free with any seat. New prices to be published later.
The Osceola upper classes elected officers and sponsors last week. Seniors chose Jack Wiese man as president, Mary Ellen War wick as VP, Jewell Morgan as secretary, Doris Wieseman as treasurer, with Miss Havel and Mr. Hanson as sponsors. junior class president Logan VanHoosen, Jo an Sheets VP, Rachel Ellis secretary treasurer, sponsor Mr. Shada. Sophomores elected Lee Adams president, Sidney Sigler VP, Duane Swanson secretary treasurer, sponsor Mr. Gissler. Freshmen chose Elaine Grossnicklaus president, LeMoyne Monson VP, Joanne Eklund secretary treasurer, sponsor Miss Vida Reckmeyer.
A partial list shows local students attending University programs at several colleges this fall including University names and multiple individuals such as Billy Norton Bob Ball Sam Byers Wayne Wieseman and others. The list notes it is incomplete and may miss additional names from the region.
The Nebraska U.S.C Campaign opens October 14 1946 to support thousands of wounded veterans in hospitals. Funds will aid boys learning to walk without legs see without eyes and assist those mentally affected by war and shock.
Mrs. Glen Green's birthday was celebrated Friday at Ivan Johnson's home with a luncheon and a cake by Mrs. Harlan Johnson. Sunday guests at W. J. Kroger's included Henry and Melva Anderson, Jim Brown family, Will Land family, Hattie Lindquist, Lloyd Kroger family, Neil McNaught family, and Z. F. Myers's mother. Earl Berke hosted weekend visits by the Munn and Green families. H. B. Johnson and Harold Green visited Stromsburg for business.
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