Severe Wind Damages Wires In This Territory
An extremely high wind with sleet and snow damaged electric lines and telephone service Friday into Saturday. Consumers Public Power crews worked through the night and day, while Lincoln Telephone repaired many breaks along routes to Shelby Osceola. 40 poles were down between this point and Rising City, with extensive damage across the division. Easter Sunday brought clear skies and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Public Power
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph
Shelby
Osceola
Osceola Firm Adds Willys Jeep Line to Farm Implements
Osceola Motor Company, a branch of Osceola Implement Service, on the highway north of Osceola, expands its offerings with the Willys Jeep line. The display will feature all models from deluxe panel jobs to popular conventional types and the firm will stock the full Jeep line alongside farm machinery and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Motor Company
Osceola Implement Service Company
Osceola
Willys- Jeep
Marlin Johnson
Easter Sunday in Osceola brings full churches
Easter morning joy follows Good Friday storms as Osceola churches overflow. Rev. Hamilton notes two new members, and three children are baptized at Fairview Church amid special music and messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Hamilton
Fairview
Genece McKeag Weds R N S Scheidt
Miss Genece McKeag daughter of Mrs Horton T McKeag of Lincoln wed R N S Scheidt son of John Scheidt of Omaha at Trinity Methodist Church Lincoln on Saturday March 27. Mrs Scheidt a Lincoln General Hospital nursing graduate and head nurse in central supply. Mr Scheidt after Navy service studies mechanical engineering at University of Nebraska and will graduate in June. member of Pi Mu Epsilon Pi Tau Sigma and Sigma Tau. Attending were family members and relatives including Mr and Mrs James McKeag Sr and Jr, Mr and Mrs Harvey McKeag, Mr and Mrs Florace McKeag, Mr and Mrs Harlan McKeag and Mr and Mrs Elmer Gleim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genece McKeag
Horton T. McKeag
Lincoln
R. N. S. Scheidt
John Scheidt
Omaha
Trinity Methodist Church
Scheidt
Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing
Central Supply
Lincoln General Hospital
Navy
Osceola Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Axel A Anderson observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and an open house from 230 to 500 in the Lutheran church parlor. Over 100 guests attended as a 330 program featured Pastor Maurice Lewenson and a tribute by Sigurd Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel A. Anderson
Lutheran
Maurice Lewenson
Sigurd Anderson
St.Paul’s
Janet Krogh
Mr. Anderson
Sweden
Ceresco
Nebraska
Selma Trued Anderson
Cereseco
Waverly
Polk County
Osceola
Shelby
Shard
Shelton
Washington
Enoch
Aurora
Margit
Oscendia
Elizabeth Krogh
Omaha
Sigurd
Fleury Krogh
U. S. Trued
Tribune
Kansas
Anderson
Anna Walin
Theodore Anderson
Wm. Widman
Mead
S P Johnson Weds California Lady
Osceola friends learned S P Johnson married a Pasadena, California woman on March 20. He has spent the winter on the west coast and writes they expect to arrive in Osceola in a few weeks. bride's name not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
S. P. Johnson
Pasadena
California
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
West Coast
VA urges proof of dependents for increased subsistence pay
Veterans enrolled under the GI Bill and Vocation Rehabilitation Act must prove more than one dependent to receive the higher subsistence allowance of 120 dollars monthly. Full increase applies to full time students. those with dependents as of April 1 must file by July 1, 1948. Ashley Westmoreland, Lincoln regional VA manager, reported 21,000-plus Nebraska veterans are in education or training programs with 13,910 in schools, 7,252 in on the job training, 400 pending, and 1,885 disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Nebraska
Ashley Westmoreland
Lincoln
S le
Tle
National Farm Clean Up Week Announced
The American Foundation for Animal Health announced America’s farm clean up week set for March 29 to April 4 to reduce livestock losses from disease parasites and injury. It urges farmers to disinfect buildings and pens remove old straw and manure drain low spots pick up sharp objects and ensure fences and stalls are safe. Vaccination for cholera and erysipelas is advised where permitted by state officials and veterinarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Foundation For Animal Tealth
Highlights of O. H. S.
Doris Jean Kennedy recounts Sneak Day events at OHS with seniors planning a late night flag prank and a day of informal lunches. The piece notes a Monday meeting about laws and sneaking night, senior pride, and a mild dispute over a district contest rating for Jeanice Schatt's performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Ondr
Jeanice Schatt
Service Group Elects Polk County Leader at Quarterly Meeting
Polk County Service Committee held its regular quarterly meeting Monday night electing A M Pokorney of Shelby as Chairman to succeed A F E Bodine of Stromsburg. Committee members D T Kelley Arnold Issacson and K A Cornish remain. M A Mills Jr Osceola becomes County Service Officer. The group urges Veterans to seek aid on National Service Life Insurance G I loans self employment and job training through local officers and the Osceola office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Service Committee
A M. Pokorney
Shelby
A. F E. Bodine
Stromsburg
D. T. Kelley
Osceola
Arnold Issacson
Polk
K. A. Cornish
M A. Mills
Jrr
Polk County
National Service Life Insurance
G. J
Lucille Koehler Weds Roger Pillsbury in Oakland
Lucille Koehler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Koehler, married Roger S Pillsbury, son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Pillsbury of Oakland, Calif. The couple wed March 15 1948 at First Presbyterian Church Oakland with Reg Davis officiating. The bride wore a wine colored Wool crepe suit. reception followed at Kona Club Oakland. They will reside in Oakland after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Koehler
Walter Koehler
Roger S. Pillsbury
Malcolm Pillsbury
Oakland
Calif
First Presbyterian Church
California
Reg Davis
Jean Bell
Richard Bell
John Koehler
Wm. Koehler
George Koehler
Wm Berck
Wilbur Shader
Hayward
Wayne Woehler
San Leandro
Inglewood
Kaiser Tlames Inc
Pillsbury
Los Angeles
Berkeley University
Kona Club
Engagement Announced for Patricia Black to Ray Walgreen
Mr and Mrs Everett M Black of Fullerton announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Ray G Walgreen of Osceola son of Mrs Martha Walgreen Patricia a graduate of Mary Lanning Hospital School of Nursing is employed in York Ray Walgreen works at the Osceola Jack and Jill store Excellent assembly mood noted with seniors absent and about 28 vocational ag hours at Columbus judging contest CHS praises high ranking contestants Tom Sterrup thanks all Ag classes study animal diseases and disease control
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M Black
Fullerton
Patricia
Ray G. Walgreen
Fof
Osceola
Martha Walgreen
Miss Black
Mary Lanning Hospital School of Nursing
York
Mr. Walgreen
Osceola Jack & Jill
Vocatinnal Ag
Columbus
Nebraska
CHS
Tom Sterrup
Fellows
Small Grain Fertilizer Trials Highlight Nebraska Reports
County Extension notes detail eastern Nebraska demonstrations over two years. Nitrogen alone increased oats yields in 86 percent of trials, averaging 17 bushels per acre. phosphorus alone less profitable. Nitrogen and phosphorus together boosted barley. Legumes remain essential for soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University of Indiana
Midwest Coop
Sheep and Wool Association
Cooper’s
E. A. Hedlund
Bill Wieseman
Public Health Laboratory
State Capitol
Lincoln
Public Health
Osceola City Election Set for Next Tuesday April 6
Osceola voters will elect city officers and Osceola District 19 board members next Tuesday April 6. Mayor G W Craven Clerk T V Hamilton Police Magistrate Jas J Gibbins Treasurer D R Byers First Ward Councilman W F Monson Second Ward Councilman R M McDonald candidates for District 19 include Ivar A Oberg Martin R Anderson and Dr D T Kelley with Dr R O Peterson withdrawing. Polls open 8 a m to 5 p m First Ward at City Hall Second Ward at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
G. W. Craven
T. V Hamilton
Jas. J. Gibbins
D. R. Byers
W. F. Monson
City Hall
School House
Soil conserving practices added for Polk County farms
Two new ACP options are reseeding permanent pastures and installing rip rap on dam faces and spillways. Details are at the AAA office. Dams help control erosion and are part of the 1948 ACP. dam plans must be pre approved by the county committee with need shown and specifications drawn.
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Polk County
AAA
Gladys Vavrina Weds Raymond Sedlak in Aurora
Miss Gladyce Vavrina daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Vavrina of Abie Nebraska married Raymond Sedlak of Osceola on Friday March 19 at the Aurora Methodist Church. The bride a York Public Schools faculty member. Sedlak is manager of the Local Farmers Elevator in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladyce Vavrina
Louis Vavrina
Abie
Nebraska
Raymond Sedlak
Osceola
Aurora
Tev. Nick
Winifred Lamibert
Greenwood
Nebr
Iveretie Smith
York Grrblic Schools
Sedlak
Izzi Family Visits Shelby Before Next Duty Station
Staff Sergeant Louis Izzi and wife visit Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Delmar McFadden at George McMeekin home in Shelby. The Izzi family depart Monday for Hamilton Field California as S sergeant Izzi is posted there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar McFadden
Louis Izzi
George MceMeekin
Shelby
Izzi
Hamilton Field
California
S.set. Izzi
Wisman Family Visits Over Easter in Abilene
Mrs. Josie Wisman and Mrs. Erma Gilliland with sons Dean and Donald of Abilene Kansas arrived Saturday for a weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Perry Sapp. Mrs. Wisman extended her stay. Kern Wisman and Floyd Wisman from Lincoln joined Sunday for Easter dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Wisman
Erma Gilliland
Dean
Donald
Abilene
Kansas
Perry Sapp
Wisman
Sapp
Kern Wisman
Floyd Wisman
Lincoln
Local FFA Chapter Competes in Lincoln District II
Ten members of the local Future Farmers of America chapter attended the District II contests at Northeast High in Lincoln last Saturday. Superintendent Hanson and faculty sponsor Don ald Monson watched the Parliamentary Procedure team in the White Ribbon group. Team members included Lee Adams Bob Johansen Max Hennings Ronald Loseke and Vernon Boden with additional attendees Ronald Carlson Grant Zedicher Lyle Johnston Dick Sterup and Edward Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Hanson
Donald Monson
Northeast High
Lincoln
Lee Adams
Bob Johansen
Max Hennings
Ronald Loseke
Vernon Boden
Ronald Carlson
Grant Zedicher
Lyle Johnston
Dick Sterup
Edward Watts
Billy Buchholz Injured by Bat in School Practice
Billy Buchholz fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Buchholz of Shelby was struck in the jaw by a baseball bat during practice. He suffered multiple jaw fractures and was rushed to Immanuel hospital Omaha for surgery once swelling subsides. The Buchholz family faced prior accidents including Arthur’s finger injury and rib fractures from a furnace incident and a coal oil tanker fire near Thern t's Station.
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Billy Buchholz
Arthur Buchholz
Shelby
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Purchholtz
Arthur
Thernt
Art
District Notes Roundup From Silver Creek Area
District No. 54 reports visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berger and son Gregory Kent of Denver who were Foster guests at the Sam Wyman home. Gregory Kent was baptized at the MBE Church in Silver Creek. Various residents report travel, visits, and small events including Easter Bee hunts and remodeling projects suburban to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Berger
Gregory Kent
Denver
Sam Wyman
M. BE
Silver Creek
Wendell McCormick
Fasher Wagner
Polly Newcomb
Nellie Benson
Nebraska
Andrew Nelson Jr
North Platte
Kansas City
Stopord
Frank Carman
Tlenry Schippareit
Joe Imm
Fred Wieseman
Elmer Tooker
Omaha
Frank Frizzell
Lloyd Wamsley
Mr. Frizzell
Wamsleys
Vern McCormick
California
Jean
Joan Omachi
David City
Pete Omachi
Mills Family Hosts Dinner for Relatives Weekend
Mr and Mrs M A Mills entertained their sons Bob and John of Tuincolin Dick of Columbus and Miss Pegey Stewart Mrs Esther Pratt and Marco of GLincoln and Mrs John Lees and Harry in their home for Faster dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Mills
Bob
John
Tuincolin
Columbus
Pegey Stewart
Esther Pratt
Marco
Glincoln
John Lees
Harry
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A column notes weather delayed potato planting with snow and sleet last Friday. It mentions local anglers Jill Campbell, Norman Fintel, and Shorty Bowe with a four pound bass near Clarks. Bud Carman struggles with a failing voice during long talks. Paul Monson leads Polk Center Frig Board promoting coat programs and Polk County fair prospects look positive if his efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Campbell
Norman Fintel
Clarks
Shorty Bowe
Shorty
Polk County
Kot
Paul Monson
Polk Center
Frig Poard
Paul
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Larry Zentz
Hollis Campann
Rosetta
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Robert
Albert A. Gabriel
Miriam
Ronald
G. Clarence Carlson
National Farm
Doris Jean Kennedy
County Extension News
AAA Farm News
Ray Sedlak
FFA
Bud Carman
Bud
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