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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
1
The Greens Chapel WSCS hosts its annual bazaar on December 1. Local social news covers gatherings, birthdays, illnesses, and travels of residents and visitors including the Knorr and Zollars families, Berggren, Burke, Mentink, and Hurd clans, with multiple trips to Lincoln and Osceola noted. A corn shelling accident injured Max Rystrom.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Kepner Funeral Home for John Zollars who died suddenly Sunday evening September 25 at the Rest Home in Osceola. He had recently been released from St Francis hospital and was believed to be recovering when the death occurred. obituary to follow next week.
Local residents share weekend visits and travels across towns including McCook, Palmer, Lincoln, and Grand Island. Attendees include the Buchta and Reed families, the Daniel and Dake households, and several neighbors visiting for birthdays, dinners, and companionship. A Minnesota fishing trip is noted and multiple editor and family ties are listed.
Mrs Tony Gregor and Dale visited the Walter Church home on Thursday afternoon. Virgil Gulbrandson of Stromsburg and his wife were guests Thursday evening. The Carlson family spent several days at Ogallala fishing. Allen Waggoner was funeralized in Clark s Saturday afternoon with Hoffer and Karges attending. Henritta Gregor joined Sunday dinner at Walt Church s. Lyle Plumbtree of Belgrade hosted Sunday supper. Gust Carlson and daughters visited Dolph in Central City. Dean Church returned from Belgrade area. Topinka of Palmer visited Karges family Sunday. They also visited relatives in Shelby. John Voichoske helped on Zelazny farm near Clarks. Hoffer family spent Sunday with his father in Columbus. Henry Galus called at Joe Karges home. Gregor and Donna Church joined Sunday dinner at Gulbrandson home Stromsburg.
A Thursday community dinner in the School Auditorium drew a good crowd for the Legion Auxiliary fundraiser. More than 200 dinners were served to support the new library project.
Readers are reminded to contribute to the Emergency Polio Fund by Friday September 30 mailing to Polio care of the local postmaster. The appeal stresses that funds are needed so every afflicted person receives care.
Eighth grade students travel to Lincoln with teachers Mr. Bush Mr. Mouden Mr. Hansen Mrs. Sigler and Mr. Hafemeister. They tour Morrill Hall the Capitol Antelope Park and dine before attending a Nebraska versus South Dakota football game with a 33 to 6 Nebraska win. They return to Osceola by 7 30 p m.
The body of Father M A O Boyle was discovered in his hospital house Wednesday morning by a hospital sister. He had attended Forty Hour Devotions the night before and appeared well. Former pastor of Sacred Heart in Shelby, he served as chaplain at St Francis hospital since its founding five years ago. Funeral plans were not yet announced.
School board and faculty hosted a Parent-Teacher Get-Together on September 19 with films and room tours of summer improvements. The FFA charter bus to West Point Nebrask a for the National Plow Tournament on Sept 20 featured 17 teams. winners announced at 3:30. Pep Club to get new orange uniforms. Glee Clubs growing with 20 boys and 33 girls plus a 15-member voice class. Mixed Chorus tryouts Friday and Girls Sextette soon. Christmas music planned. Hollywood Theatre Guild staged The Toymaker on Sept 20. Bulldogs lost 7–0 to Stromsburg in Stromsburg Friday.
Polk County reports indicate corn crops have ripened ahead of frost risk with husks opening and ears hardening. Farmers anticipate two to three million bushels stored locally and yield estimates range from 40 to 60 bushels per acre, signaling solid value and regional economic stability.
The Fosbenders real estate and household goods sale will be held in Shelby on October 6 starting at 2 p.m. The listing includes their modern home and numerous household items plus electrical articles. The Fasbenders plan to move to Lincoln to operate an apartment house.
Wesley Chapel WSCS will meet October sixth with Leona and Nellie Dawes. Marlene Richards attended a birthday party Sunday for the Grossnicklaus twins Jan and Jill. Patrons of District 40 enjoyed a Get Together at the school Monday evening. Archie McClung showed pictures of his recent trip to Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brazee Mr. and Mrs Clarence Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd West observed the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Anderson on Sunday evening and Mrs. West’s Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cederberg were business visitors in Lincoln last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Richards and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gustafs on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd West were Sunday afternoon and luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irven Rystrom of Stromsurg. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Zentz entertained Mr. and Mrs. William Campain George Campain of Silver Creek Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scholz the Hollis Campain family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berck and Mardel Sunday evening in honor of Mr. Zentz birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Mauritz Swanson took their youngest son to an Omaha hospital for observation.
Mrs. Calvin Younger of Monroe, Mrs. Cora Belle Emmons of the valley and Mrs. Ray Hastings of York were visitors Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hastings.
PEO will meet Thursday October 6 with Harriet Johnson as hostess. Sisters of the Skillet will meet Tuesday night October 4 with Mrs. George Malek.
Maple Leaf Club to hold its annual supper in Valley Church basement on Thursday October 6. Attendees should bring a basket lunch and a guest.
NBEO Bridge Club will be entertained Friday evening October 7 at the home of Mrs R M Mc Donald.
Members of the Osceola Fire Department will gather Thursday at eight o'clock for a departmental meeting.
The Coffeehousers will gather Monday evening October 3 at John Inness's home with the first cup served at eight o clock. Maple Leaf Club holds its regular meeting at Mary Miller's home Thursday October 13.
T. B. Hutchison 69 of Silver Creek died suddenly from a heart attack on September 28 while visiting Chicago with his wife. He was father of Mrs. Clair Emmons of this city. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon October 2 at the Silver Creek Methodist Church.
Platte Valley Saddle Club held its first meeting of the year at Harry McCauley’s home on September 20 electing officers Harry McCauley as President Harriet McCauley as Vice President and Mrs. Kenneth Hopwood as Secretary Treasurer Twelve members comprise the club The next meeting is set for October 27 at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hopwood’s home in Osceola A recent showing at the Clarks Sun day Horse Show saw 12 placements The club plans a trail ride and horse show at Fullerton on Sunday October 2 starting with a 10 a m trail ride followed by the horse show All are invited.
Dolores Michel of Mitchell Nebraska became the bride of F Bud Deeds of Osceola in a Friday ceremony at Mitchell Methodist Church. Miss Jean Kiefer served as maid of honor and Ervin Deeds as best man. The couple planned to spend the weekend in Osceola after a family wedding dinner at the bride’s home.
A District 18 note shows a Birthday Club gathering Thursday afternoon with Mrs Sadie Eschler. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko Tuesday evening with his parents near St Mary's.
Mr and Mrs Martin Jones and others traveled to California and Oregon. Several small gatherings occurred as families visited relatives including Mrs Helena Lundstrom Ada Reuben Mrs Milton Anderson and others. Attendees shared birthday celebrations and afternoon visits in the community.
Stromsburg dominated Osceola 7-0 on Osceola’s field. Stromsburg’s power running produced most yardage with a late fourth down stop sealing the win. Osceola’s fumble near midfield and ragged blocking hampered their effort. Ronnie Carlson and Brazee stood out on limited plays. Silver Creek and Polk teams were noted as contenders in upcoming Goldenrod Conference action.
Medical attendants at the Veterans hospital in Lincoln announce barber Lester Anderson is a polio victim. He grew ill over a week and was admitted by ambulance for observation and is reported to be unusually well. Another polio patient, Mrs Bernard Berck, has returned home from Douglas County hospital in Omaha.
Mrs Edith Heilman attended the Executive Board meeting of the Nebraska Welfare Directors Association in Columbus. The board tentatively planned the annual meeting to be held in Omaha in December. Delmar McFadden and wife received word their son in law and daughter Richard E Swearingen and wife of Kansas City welcomed a daughter born Sunday September 25. The Swearingers plan to relocate to Bowling Green Ohio in about a month.
Jesse E. Drummond 62 died in Ogden Utah after a brief heart illness. Born December 15 1886 in Chambers Holt County Nebraska he lived in Osceola earlier and in Ogden 25 years employed as a railroad switchman. Surviving his widow and children Lloyd Salt Lake City Lester Roy Jesse Osceola Nebraska Hazel Davis. funeral held in Ogden with interment there.
The St. Vincent Holy Name Society met in the parish hall last Thursday evening and elected new officers led by Larry Lamb as president and E. C. Schott as vice president. James Boardman was chosen secretary and treasurer with Leo Albers Hubert Alt Fred Husak Morris Senn Joseph Schott and Dr Ord Wallace named to the advisory committee.
Frank Oscar Sjogren born June 22 1868 in Sjosos Sweden died aged 81 years 2 months 25 days at his son in law and daughter’s home Harris Sundberg Swede Home Nebraska. He immigrated to America 1888 and settled in Osceola before farming in Swede Home. He married Emma Christina Pehrson October 17 1896 and was a Calvary Lutheran Church member.
Local column notes Glen Brazee shines for Osceola in a Stromsburg game. A pricing error in an ad lists $105 per bag, not $1.05, and fund drives for Emergency Police and St Francis Hospital appeal to Osceola residents. Bruce Pickett reports ripe corn ready for frost, while Silver Creek visits for a Goldenrod Conference football opener as Pollitle anticipating stronger punch next game.
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