Osceola Students Organize Second Goodwill Drive
About 120 Osceola public school grade students sponsor a second annual drive for Goodwill Industries collecting useable clothing toys and small household articles. Bags are distributed for collection and will be picked up April 12 by a Goodwill truck after the drive began April 5.
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Osceola Public School
Nebraska Goodwill Industries
Milo L. Green
Nebraska Goodwill
Clair W. Walker
Osceola Public Schools
Osceola
Walker
Record Calendar Of Sales Events
The Rudolph Urban Estate will sell at public auction the household goods and other effects of the late Rudy Urban at one and a half blocks east of the Muse Theatre in Osceola. Other items include tools a Ford car and miscellaneous items. Merrick and Ingalls are auctioneers.
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Rudolph Urban
Rudy Urban
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Merrick and
Ingalls
Bonnie Rodene Named Osceola Girl State Delegate
The American Legion Auxiliary selects Bonnie Rodene daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Rodene to represent Osceola at Girls State June 10 17 on the University of Nebraska campus. Betsy Nash named as alternate.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Bonnie Rodene
Harry Rodene
Osceola
Girls State
University of Nebraska
Betsy Nash
Off The Cuff On An Antique Cook Book And Its Quirks
Readers revisit an old cookbook aimed at new brides and beginners noting egg boiling, utensil pictures with labels, and terms like saltspoon and forcemeat. The article humorously critiques undefined temperatures and odd directives such as baking settings “set before the fire” and ingredients kept in a cellar.
Sales Tax Bill Killed By Narrow Margin
In Lincoln the Legislature killed a combined sales and income tax bill by 22 to 19, a surprise to supporters of the measure. Opponents warned further tax proposals loom in 1959 as Sen. Norman Otto led the effort to defeat the bill.
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Lincoln
Norman Otto
Kearney
Monroe Bixler
Harrison
Bixler
University of Nebraska
March Weather Showed Sharp Swings From Dust Days To Wet
March 1957 hosted wide swings from near normal early to dusty winds around the 6th and 10th that reduced visibility to near zero. The 14th brought 0.15 inch of moisture and by the 25th the total reached 2.49 inches, the highest for such a span in many months.
Rabies Vaccination Law Enforced for Osceola Pets
Osceola NEWS reports the city council’s rabies vaccination ordinance, effective now, requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated, with licenses due after April 1. Unvaccinated animals found at large may be destroyed by police. violators face fines from 1 to 100 dollars and possible jail time. The vaccination cost is 1.50 for a two year immunization.
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Osceola
New Operators Take Over Social Center Rest Home
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hasselbalch assume active management of Social Center Rest Home and lease the associated farm. They began on April 1. Former operators Mr and Mrs Tom Schmoker moved to Osceola to their newly purchased home from Mr and Mrs Clair Emmons. Hasselbalchs receive a new phone Osceola 3225.
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Ralph Hasselbalch
Social Center Rest Home
Tom Schmoker
Osceola
Clair Emmons
Hasselbalchs
Rebekahs Hold District Meet in Osceola
The thirtieth annual meeting of Rebekah Lodges District 14 gathered 106 members in Osceola on March 22 with guests from York and Fairmont. Mrs. Mary Peck of Rising City led as president and Mrs. Esther Spangler of Fremont spoke as Rebekah Assembly president. Frances Hall of York reported on the IOOF Home. Moon luncheon followed at the Methodist Church. Next year’s gathering will be in David City led by Mrs. Clarabelle Hoshar of Bellwood.
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Rebekah Lodges
District 14
IOOF
Osceola
York
Fairmont
Mary Peck
Rising City
Esther Spangler
Fremont
Rebekah Assembly of
Nebraska
Frances Hall
WSCS
David City
Clarabelle Hoshar
Bellwood
Mr and Mrs Karl Howard Benedict Visit Hastings
Mr and Mrs Karl Howard Benedict called on Mrs R Hastings Friday afternoon in a brief social call.
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Karl Howard - Benedict
R. Hastings
David City Beats Osceola In Narrow Track Meet Victory
David City downed Osceola 64 to 54 in a March 29 dual meet. DC swept pole vault and claimed several firsts including Ostermeier in the mile, Frizzell in the 440, and Cermak in discus, while Osceola riders notched key seconds to edge ahead.
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David City
Osceola
Bulldogs
Vance Finecy
Finecy
Larry
Kobza
Vasina
Palik
Ostermeier
Rodger Wright
Bill Payne
Curtis Bryan
Payne
Francis Cermak
Kenneth Sipes
OHS
TV Program Promotes Polk County Family Fun Carnival
On KOLN TV channel 10 viewers will see three Polk County residents discuss the Family Fun Carnival set for April 12 at Osceola High School auditorium. County Agent Gary B Garey Extension Chairman Mrs Raymond Burke and carnival chair Mrs George Tiaden Jr of Columbus will share details and preview a Safety Hats pantomime by the O N C Extension Club. The program also features children from Polk County appearing on Merry and Mr Bill on April 10 at 4 00 pm to promote the event.
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O.N.C. Extension Club
Delwyn Rystrom
Koln-Tv
Polk County
Merry and
Bill
Byers Couple Leave for Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs Don Byers departed Saturday for a three week visit with Mrs Walter Kirtley and Mr Kirtley in Florida.
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Don Byers
Walter Kirtley
Mr. Kirtley
Florida
Off Campus Courses Increase In State
Nebraska residents enroll more in extension and off campus education with 1956 57 figures rising to 3064 from 2934 a year earlier Osceola hosts evening classes at the county courthouse with an enrollment of 21 people
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Nebraska
Osceola
Polk County Grade School Spelling Bee Set for April 6
The Polk County Spelling Bee will be held Saturday April 6 at the new Jeffrey School Building Osceola in District 19. It opens at 1 30 pm with entrants from third through eighth grade including rural towns and parochial schools.
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Polk County
Olive McBeth
New Jeffrey
Osceola
Competiton
Air Force Man Completes Basic Training
Airman Carl Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Carl A Anderson Route 1 Osceola completed the first phase of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas in the Gateway to the Air Force program.
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Carl Anderson
Carl A. Anderson
Route 1
Osceola
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
OHS Musicians in Concert Before District Contest
The OHS Musicians will perform a pre contest concert Monday evening April 8 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program includes vocal and instrumental numbers as preparation for the District Music Contest in Albion April 11 12 and 13. Music director Fred Allen says attendees from Albion will travel by car Friday and school buses will be used Saturday.
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Albion
Fred Allen
McFaddens Return From Japan Air Force Base
M Sgt Frederick W McFadden Mrs McFadden Charlotte Alicia and Jeffery arrived in Omaha by plane Saturday afternoon from Itazuki Air Force Base Japan. McFadden spent three years in Japan and will go to Topeka Kansas for further duty at Forbes AFB. Mr and Mrs D W McFadden met them in Omaha and they are visiting here.
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Frederick W. McFadden
McFadden
Charlotte
Alicia
Jeffery
Omaha
Itazuki Air Force Base
Japan
Topeka
Kansas
Forbes Afb
D. W. McFadden
Fremont Family Mourns Loved One Friday
Mrs. Trotter and daughter lead relatives and friends in Fremont as they gather Friday to honor a loved one with community support and prayers.
Wheat Reseal Program Announced by ASC
The ASC announces a reseal program for 1955 and 1956 crop wheat under price support. Producers must market wool or lambs by March 31, 1957 for 1956 payments, with an April 30 application deadline. Report headcount and live-weight bought after March 31, 1956 on the form. Conserva tion reserve contracts must be filed by April 15, 1957, Osceola county office, with contracts signed before April 15 starting in 1957 and those after effective in 1958.
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ASC
Osceola
Light Vote In City and School Elections Marginal turnouts
In very light voting, North Ward totals 92 and South Ward 154. Incumbent Robert L Mills re elected in North Ward with Marlin O Johnson in South Ward for council. School Board District 19 results show Dale Frizzell high and Calmar Herrmann incumbent with Frizzell elected for new member. Ivar Oberg declined. Unofficial totals remain substantially correct.
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Robert L.mills
Marlin O. Johnson
Dale Frizzell
Calmar Herrmann
Herrmann
Frizzell
Wher Ivar Oberg
Robert L. Mills
Glen Wobig
Elmer B. Johnson
Martin Roberts
South Ward
Tmilan Snodgrass
Everette Smith
Martin Scholz
M. A. Mills, Jr
Moisture Returns with Quarter-Inch Rainfall Reported
Harold Klingman logged .25 inches on Tuesday with heavier totals in surrounding areas. Officials note moisture penetrates to two feet in soil and up to three feet in cultivated plots as a third consecutive week of precipitation.
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Harold Klingman
Polk County Fair Signs Talent Show
The Polk County Fair Board signed a contract March 28 for The Venita Rich Talent Review to be presented July 31. Managers will reach out mid April to recruit participants and the winner will win a free trip to New York and audition for Ted Mack Show. Osceola plans an Osceola day with other towns to participate. Henry Galus is board president.
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Polk County Fair Board
Venita Rich Talent Review
Opaha
New York
Ted Mack
Ray Conrad
Osceola
Henry Galus
Osceola WCTU Institute to Feature State Director
The Osceola Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will host a two session institute at St. Paul Lutheran Church on April 11. State director Mrs. Raymond Nygren of Mead and delegate to the National Convention will speak. Local participants and a film are planned with lunch at noon. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Woman's Christian Temperance Union
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Raymond Nygren
Mead
Saunders County
Odd Bits of News From a Nebraska Paper
A collage of tiny notes recalls Polk County native William McGuffin and a NASA era quip about helicopters for Eisenhower. It mentions naval costs from 1900 to modern subs, fertilizer gains, a joke about a married man and a phone call, and local items from OHS Hobo Week to irrigation forms SB109.
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Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Eisenhower
William McGuffin
Chicago Daily News
McGaffin
Polk County
Polk Progress
Wallace Scott
Stromsburg
White House
National
Navy
Holland
U. S
Poday
John
William
OHS
Harold Klingman
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Karl Vogel
Clifford Hardin
State Institution
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Reed
Nebraska Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wayne O. Reed
Federal Education Department
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National Department
Washington
Peru State Teachers College
State Resources Division
C. V. Price
Annesoo
Wane Sane
Amne
Ann
Rene
Reese
Wena Ene
Weenen
Renee Eee
Panna
Anne Ene
Rebekahs
Air Force Man
Wayne. Anderson
Anderson
Keesler Air Base
Miss
Wayne C. Anderson
St. Sq. P
Keesler Air Force Base
McFaddens
Japan Air Force Base
Polk County Fair
Will
Wctu Institute
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