County Commission Minutes Record Sale of Lot in Stromsburg
The minutes show payments to Walstead Bros and others for fuel repairs and salaries. A resolution passed to sell Lot 12, Block 20, Ekeley’s Addition, Stromsburg to Clarence G. Rudeen for $5.00. Full resolution text on Polk County Clerk file. Board adjourned to May 4, 1948. Chairman Nelson and County Clerk Anderson approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster M. Scott
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co
PAS Ween de Verte Ee
I. E. Steever
Bridge Fund
Mid-West Lumber, Bridge & Supply Lumber
Mid-West Lumber
Bridge & Supply
Ekeley
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Clarence G. Rudeen
Polk County
Board of County Commissioners
John I. Anderson
Arthur S. Nelson
Notice of Final Report In Swanson Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska the administrator has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement. A decree determining heirship and distribution and the administrator's discharge is set for hearing May 7 1948 at 10 am. All interested may appear and contest. Dated April 12 1948. County Judge L M Merrick.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Anna M. Swanson
L. M. Merrick
Public Auction of Polk County Real Estate
District Court of Polk County Nebraska orders sale of The South Half of the Northeast Quarter and Northwest Quarter in sections 21 and 22, Township 15, Range 3 West. Sale set for May 4, 1948 at 2 PM at Osceola courthouse South Front Door. Abstract to be provided. tenancy to Frank Nagorski until March 1, 1949. 15 percent bid deposit. balance on court confirmation.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Mabel Claire Hoy
Mabel C. Hoy
Louis A. Druesedow
Osceola
Frank Nagorski
Mills Jr. Case Involving Campbell Nyberg Attorneys
A legal notice dated April 18 references M A Mills Jr and the law firm Campbell Nyberg Attorneys. The filing lists docket dates and related matters impacting the case status and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Mills, Jr
Pnto Campbell & Nyberg, Attorneys
Easter Blizzard of 1873 Shaped Nebraska Frontier Woes
James C. Olson recounts the Easter Sunday 1873 blizzard in Nebraska, noting its severe impact on settlers. The wet heavy snow destroyed livestock and caused multiple deaths, with families and communities enduring poverty, hardship, and tragic losses across central Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harvey
Nebraska State Journal
Nebraska
Grafton
Keeler
Red Cloud
Events Shaping Modern Nebraska Foundational Years
Readable fragments outline early happenings that contributed to Nebraska's development into a modern state. The text highlights community efforts, infrastructure projects, and civic initiatives affecting growth and identity.
Tragic Gravel Truck Accident Claims Wilbur Jackson
Wilbur Jackson was killed when riding outside a gravel truck near Duncan after a fall beneath the dual wheels. He died before reaching hospital and is survived by his widow, nine children, and his James Jackson parents from the city.
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Wilbur Jackson
Fpur
Platte River
Duncan
Mr. Jackson
James Jackson
C. M. Humphrey
Rotary Club
P. B. Campbell
Cc. G. Greenwood
C. R. Collings
Albert’ ‘Lind
Polk
Grand Island
W. W. Norton
Irvin
Kepner
Frank Klein
Caldwell
Gospel Ridge
Bob Owens
Victor Berggren
Stockham
Berggren
Central Nebraska Baseball League
Osceola
Rosenborg
St. Edwards
Stromsburg
Osceola golfers take second at David City meet
Jay Richards dies from blood poisoning after elbow bruise. Flo, 45, leaves a widow and three sons. Osceola Country Club placed second in the David City season opener as Matt Anderson shot 79 while Eberly 75 led David City to a 423 to 428 total. The Koehler family moves from Burns to M J Brown residence this week.
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Jay Richards
Flo
Osceola Country Club
David City
Matt Anderson
Eberly
Osceola
George Koehler
Burns
Odd Fellows celebrate 84th anniversary in IOOF Hall
The IOOF and Rebekahs marked the 84th anniversary with Sunday exercises. Grant McCray moved the former Blue Front store to the George W Gregg fruit farm to be used as a packing shed for the fruit season. A Masons meeting occurred with Sheriff Hartman initiated into the third degree. A wagon accident near Osceola left Art Grapes uninjured, but D J Mackie and others suffered a broken leg. Andy Breitwald recovered a bit en route to town.
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Odd Fellows
IOOF
Rebekahs
Grant McCray
Polk County Bank
George 'W. Gregg
Masons
Hartman
Wm. Edwards
Joe’ Miller
D. J. Mackie
Andy Breitwald
Art Grapes
Stromsburg
Johnson School House
Osceola
Art
Mr. Mackie
Boys Escort Mr Grapes to Stromsburg After Walk
A fragment notes a group of boys escorting Mr Grapes on a walk to Stromsburg. The text hints at a casual gathering or transport but provides no additional names or details.
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Mr. Grapes
Stromsburg
Miss Marjorie Warwick Visits Omaha Parents
Miss Marjorie Warwick is spending a short vacation from nurse's training at the University hospital in Omaha and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Warwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Warwick
University Hospital
Omaha
Mrs. C. W. Warwick
Mrs Wieseman Buys Scholz Property North of the Square
A deal closed last Friday with Mrs. George Wieseman purchasing the Louis Scholz property just north of the square for about 5500 dollars.
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George Wieseman
Louis Scholz
Mrs. Norris Visits Osceola Family in Town
Mrs. M. FE Norris of Detroit is in Osceola visiting her mother Mrs. Kathryn Brazee and sister Mrs. Ben Zedicher and family.
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M. FE. Norris
Detroit
Osceola
Kathryn Brazee
Ben Zedicher
Madison student returns to school after spring visit
Joe Nuquist of Madison Wisconsin spent his spring vacation here with his mother Mrs Maude Nuquist and is returning to his school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nuquist
Madison
Wisconsin
Maude ‘Nuquist
Mrs Bonnie Clark Guests With Seattle Aunt
Mrs Bonnie Clark of Seattle visited her aunt Mrs Sadie Jarmin for several days last week in a local social item noting family ties and travel.
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Bonnie Clark
Seattle
Washington
Sadie Jarmin
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Walstead Bros
Ali W. Johnson
Eee Wee Cramer O11 Co
A. Lubricant Co., Inc
Clayton Machinery
TY Foods
Corn Palace Cafe
Shelby Produce
Shelby, Nebraska
Feder Power Commission
Roursiane
Consumers Public Power District
Federal Power Commission
Wat
Ugl.t
United States
Omar
wiDan
Igonsumers Public Power District
Old
James C. Olson
State Historical Society
York Nebr
York Chamber OF Commerce
John Rogers
Peterson
Oliver Westberg
Swan Cederburg
Geoge Englehardt
Lou Israak
P. S
Hinck
Squeeze Inn
Columbus
Roy
Chevrolet
Eli le
Field Johnson Chevrolet Company
Osceola, Nebraska
Morgan Manner
Onhestra
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