Three million floods loss estimated in Nebraska areas
The piece notes a three million three hundred thousand dollar loss estimate from recent floods. It cites disaster area declarations by President Eisenhower for parts of fifty Nebraska counties and urges support for flood control and soil programs including Jones Creek and Davis Creek projects near Osceola to drain water, cut mosquito breeding, and aid recovery. The writer endorses spring and the value of active public involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Pne
Jones Creek
Platte Valley
Davis Creek
Osceola
Be Sure to Vote With This in Mind
A 1960 primary warning urges voters to assess local candidates before national ones. Stephen F. Dunn of the National Coal Association stresses political responsibility and urges citizens to study city and county contenders. The editorial notes Congress makes laws, not the President, and emphasizes the congressman’s accessibility to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Stephen F. Dunn
National Coal Association
Washington
NCA
Dunn
Congress
Year of the mouse and the highway tax pledge
The piece links the 1960s Japanese calendar year of the mouse to U S motorists and a four cent federal gasoline tax hike. It notes a temporary extra tax ending June 30 1961 and a July 1 1961 shift of automotive taxes to the national highway program, amid protests over funding unrelated federal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Congress
Washington
Wayneland Social Notes Residents Host, Guests Gather
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kopke entertained in Wayland with Mrs. Emma Carter of Shelby as guest. Judy Bond stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bond. Howard Potter and Joan of Columbus dined with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beebe, and Ardle Eklund joined Mr. and Mrs. George Bond for Saturday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kopke
Emma Carter
Shelby
Judy Bond
Paul Bond
Howard Potter
Joan of Columbus
Raymond Beebe
George Bond
Ardle Eklund
Probate petition in Polk County Nebraska estate case
In the county Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of Olive M. McBeth's last will and Testament and appointment of Ray J. McBeth as Executor is set for hearing April 22 1960 at 2 PM in Osceola. Also notice of final report for Lorande M. Nickell deceased with hearing April 15 1960 at 10 AM to determine heirship and distribution and discharge Executrix.
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Osceola Feed Mill
Osceola
Nebraska
Polk
County
Said
Thomas A. Hofbauer
Polk County
Nebras
Mary R. Grossnicklaus
D. R. Byers
J. E. Steeple
Olive M. McBeth
Nebr
Ray J. McBeth
Lorande M. Nickell
State of
Local residents visit and host in Lincoln and surrounding towns
Miss Ruthie Rosenberry of Lincoln returns home for a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs Guy Rosenberry. Sunday and weekend gatherings include Mr and Mrs Craven Stream and Calvin and Mr and Mrs Arnold Gill of Lincoln with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Livingston of York, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Schukencht with Mr and Mrs Foy Rosenberry. Other visits include Mr and Mrs H K Diers of Gresham with Mr and Mrs George Bond, Mr and Mrs Paul Bond with Mrs Mae Johnston of Osceola, and Miss Vickie Cockle hosting Miss Mavis Fjell of Stromsburg. Birthday celebration for Mr and Mrs Raymond Beebe and Mr and Mrs Dean Raitt noted with Mr and Mrs Beebe in Rising City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthie Rosenberry
Lincoln
Guy Rosenberry
Craven Stream
Calvin
Arnold Gill
Lloyd Livingston
York
Elmer Schuknecht
Foy Rosenberry
H. K. Diers
Gresham
George Bond
Paul Bond
Mae Johnston
Osceola
Vickie Cockle
Mavis Fjell
Stromsburg
Max Quick
Dennis
Larry Cook
Carolyn Sundberg
Susan Stephenson
Raymond Beebe
Sheila
Bessie Island
Raymond
Beebe
Dean Raitt
Rising City
Max Lott
Local Social Notes From Lincoln and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Ted Gonnerman traveled to Edina Missouri for the funeral of Mrs Gonnermans uncle Charles Hudson returning home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Bond were visitors in the George Bond home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Arnold Gill of Lincoln returned from a Glenmore Louisiana honeymoon and were weekend guests of Craven Stream. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rosenberry and children of Lincoln were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Ros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Gonnerman
Edina
Missouri
Osceola News Highlights Local Visits and Births
Mr. Al Heitzman returned home from Bryan Memorial Hospital on April 7. Margie Matheson, granddaughter of Mrs. Alice Matheson, crowned Orange and Black queen at Beatrice High School banquet. Dr. V J Suchy and family visited Viola Wieseman in town. A great granddaughter Lindsay Sue 6 lbs 8 oz born March 27 to Dr. and Mrs. John Shrieber of Washington DC. Shrieber former McCook resident Helen Herrmann. Mrs. Robert Kindred and Craig visited the Sigler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shrieber
Washington, D.C
Shrieber
Helen Herrmann
Arthur Herrmann
McCook
Robert Kindred
Craig
Robert Sigler, Jr
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Osceola Record
Otess
National Editorial Asociation
Africs
Nepres
Don and
Mary Waterman
Ebr
Osceola Feed Mill, Elevator, Inc
Wayland
Mrs. LaVina Kopke
JE. Steeple
Eldon W. Anderson
New York Life Ins. Co
A Mutual Co
Grant Ave. York
Walter H. Koehler
Bert Gissler
Brian i
DeKalb
Ray Branting
Max Suddarth
LaFayette
Frank Gunsior
Osceola Feed Mill & Elev., Inc
Thos. Hofbauer, JR
Foxbilt
Osceola News
al Heitzman
Rand Island
Hail County Livestock Improvement Association
Mason Nurseries
Amur
Charlotte Armstrong
Eutin
Fire King
Sarabande
Starfire
New Blaze
New Dawn
Hampton
Aurora
Henderson
Sutton
West End
6Th Street
York, Nebraska
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