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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
2
Local column notes calmer wind allows anchor removal while lawn work begins. Readers urged to enter letters for prize money, and progress on a new Co op oil station is described. The Polk County American Legion Convention date changes and a youth’s minor fall with concussion are reported.
Creditors of the estate of Benjamin Elledge must file claims in the Polk County Court by July 28, 1961. A hearing to adjust and allow claims will be held July 29, 1961 at 10:00 A M in the County Court Room. Dated March 30, 1961. County Judge J. E. Steeple.
Notice to creditors of Etta G Leonard deceased. A hearing in the County Court will be held at the County Court Room on July 29, 1961 at 10:00 A.M. to hear, adjust and allow all claims duly filed against the estate.
The notice states actions must be filed on or before July 28 1961 or be forever barred Dated March 31 1961.
Kenneth Imel, convicted in Polk County on May 12 1960 for Breaking and Entering With Intent To Steal, seeks Commutation to Detainer only. The Nebraska Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 9 15 A M May 10 1961 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln and invites public show cause. Frank Marsh Secretary Board of Pardons and Eugene E Neal Chief State Probation Officer announce the notice.
A petition has been filed in Polk County Nebraska for probate of the last will and testament of Joseph Schott, deceased. All persons interested are notified to appear and respond as required by law.
The filing notes appointment of Raymond Emil Schott and John William Schott as executors with a hearing scheduled for May 2 1961 at 2 PM in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Arbor Day legacy and J Sterling Morton ties are discussed including Arbor Lodge and Nebraska tree planting history.
The excerpt notes Nebraskan history of tree planting by ancestors transforming treeless plains. Arbor Day symbolizes how an idea benefits a region and future growth. J Sterling Morton’s quote praises Arbor Day as a forward looking holiday.
Church services led by James H Lowther and Merry Workers gatherings fill Wayland life with devotions, meals, and hostesses. Residents share visits from York Bradshaw Rising City Stromsburg Lincoln and Fairmont, plus social events including a Thayer wedding and Juli
Polk Kindergarten and First Grade staged a 50-participant variety show at Polk High School auditorium featuring a cowboy song darky dance and The Little Red Hen dramatization. Officers elected for PTA and Trinity Lutheran ULCW include Mary Widga Clark Evans Pamela Ostberg Lynn Bills Richard Widga Carita Jones Billy Hoffman and others.
Polk Garden Club members will attend the Nebraska Federated Garden Clubs spring conference in Hastings. Visiting from Saskatoon are Mrs. Gertie Johnson and her son Ralph. Doris Swanson of Stromsburg, state sewing champion, seeks a $1,000 national scholarship after winning the Mashion Sewing Contest in Grand Island.
Larry Larson, Ken Burritt and Jan Grossnicklaus arrived in Osceola from Ft. Riley where they spent two months. After two weeks at home they will report to Ft. Sill, Ft. Leonardwood and Camp McCoy for basic training. Local visits include the Johnsons, the Burdette Sandins, the Ferrises, the Ilers and the Cook family sharing meals and gatherings in Stromsburg Holdrege Clarks and surrounding areas.
A local notice announces a life insurance policy service with contact Ph 3897 in Osceola. The brief highlights availability of plans tailored to individual needs and invites inquiries.
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