Oil lease drive eyed in Liberty area this fall
F H Schultze of Blue Springs leads a move to lease land in a six by thirteen mile area to 50 000 acres in the Liberty community for an oil drill planned in September a geologist reports promising prospects in the county southeast. Johnnie Weissert 18 months of Elwood drowned Tuesday after falling into a tank. his parents and Elwood fire department attempted revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
F. H. Schultze
Blue Springs
Schultze
Wymore Arbor State
Johnnie Weissert
Mark Weissert
Elwood
Funds Not Allocated for Channel Move Under New Decatur Bridge
The Pender Times reports no funds are earmarked by the congressional flood control committee to move the channel back under the new Decatur bridge this week. The report notes the lack of budget for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Bridge
Congressional Flood Control Committee
Pender Times
Semrad Farm Irrigates 38 Acres of Corn North Bend
The Joe E. Semrad farm north and east of North Bend draws attention as irrigation pumps deliver 800 gallons per minute. The electric pump waters Semrad's 38 acres, expected to fully irrigate by week’s end, making one of the larger wells in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Semrad
North Bend
Semrads
Semrad
Old Overland Six Cylinder Sold to Preston Jewelry
The 1918 Overland six cylinder coupe, bought new by Frank Stootsberry for 1800 dollars, was sold this week to Preston Jewelry of Lincoln for their car collection. The car, driven last in 1943, has been stored in Ashland since then and lacks tires though its wire wheels were considered stylish for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stootsberry
Preston Jewelry
Lincoln
Overland
Preston
Ashland Gazette
Daisy the cow bears fifth set of twin calves
Daisy, a cow owned by Anton Samek east of David City, produced her fifth consecutive set of twin calves this July, further cementing her status among extraordinary cattle. The David City Banner notes the event with a casual tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
Anton Samek
David City
Blair Faces Record Water Demand Amid Heat Wave
Blair endured a 97 degree Saturday with high humidity driving air conditioners to full use. Water consumption spiked to 800000 gallons in 24 hours, an all time Blair Enterprise reported record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Blair Enterprise
Carrells Accept Positions at Doane College Crete
Mr and Mrs O W Carrell resign long service at Nebraska Central College and will begin new duties at Doane College Crete with the opening of the September term Mrs Carrell will teach in Speech and Religion and Mr Carrell serves as special assistant to the president with Neb Central College in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Carrell
Doane College
Crete
Wil
Carrell
Nebraska Central College
Carrells
Central City
Balloon mystery spotted on farm near Dorchester
Victor Stitch finds a four by five foot balloon attached to a cardboard box in a wooded area south of Dorchester. Sheriff informs Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, which identifies it as a radar practice device used by base personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Stich
Dorchester
Stitch
Offut Air Force Base
Omaha
Wilber Republican
Social calendar for Osceola Park events brief
Stoner Club annual picnic at Osceola Park on Sunday August 9. Rebecca Lodge picnic Monday afternoon August 10 at Osceola Park 4 p.m. Monday St Andrew Holy Name Society meeting in parish hall 8 p.m. hosted by Conrad Kropatsch. Wednesday St Vincent Altar Society meeting in parish hall 2 p.m. Thursday St Andrew Altar Society meeting in parish hall 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner Club
Osceola Park
Rebecca Lodge
St. Andrew Holy Name Society
Conrad Kropatsch
St. Vincent Altar Society
St. Andrew Altar Society
Keep the Polk County Hospital Need Clear and Plain
An editorial defends a county hospital plan for Polk County Osceola, arguing the petition to issue bonds covers the entire county, not a single town. It notes doctors support the hospital, cites deficits and operations norms, and calculates the annual tax impact at about $1.50 per person to secure modern care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Omaha
York
Division of Hospitals
State Board of Health
Lincoln
ALL Hos
Stromsburg
Regular Cub Scouts Meeting in Osceola Park
Cub Scout Pack met in Osceola Park on Tuesday evening July 28. The Cubs defeated the parents in a softball game by one run. Gary Rodene earned the Buckskin Badge and Richard Peterson gave his mother a Den Mother's pin. Ed Bonne was elected chair man and Mrs Martin Roberts secretary treasurer to replace Mr and Mrs Frizzell. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Elmer Pehrson. Next meeting set for August 25 in the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Park
Gary Rodene
Richard Peterson
Ed Bonne
Martin Roberts
Off The Cuff Views Estes Park Scenes And Local Youth
The writer notes scenic Colorado views from Estes Park and a glimpse of life at a Lutheran church ice cream social. She recalls teen days with games like Skip To My Lou and Pig In the Parlor. County Fair exhibits reveal local talent including Fred Wieseman winning a top flower prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Eiker
Estes Park
Colo
Fred Wieseman
30th Annual Nebraska's Big Rodeo At Burwell
The 30th Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell runs August 12 to 15 with top stock from Beutler Bros. and Verne Elliott. Event highlights include Brahma bull fighting, trick riding, roping, cutting horse contests, and Nebraska Quarterhorse Association reins. Free Kids Day on August 12 and Grand Island Day on August 13, Hastings Day on August 15. Local high school bands provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Burwell
Beutler Bros
Verne Elliott
Grand_Island
Hastings
Broken Bow
Neligh
Ainsworth
the Shrine
Tehama Temle
Franzen Family Visited Hlary Rodene Home
Rev and Mrs A Franzen and their Louix City Iowa family called Friday afternoon at the Hlary Rodene home Thyra their daughter stayed for a few days visit at the Rodene home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Franzen
Louix City
Iowa
Hlary
Rodene
Thyra
Off a Cuff Return Promised After Colorado Tall Tales
The note hints at a forthcoming program refresh with a promise to bring back Off a Cuff next week after the fair, while cautioning listeners about exaggerated stories from Colorado. The fragment lacks concrete details on dates or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Test Plot on Wheat Planned in County
Plans to establish an outstate wheat field plot in the county this fall. It will test many varieties and use fertilizers and farmer samples. About 100 farmer samples will be gathered and sown, then checked for varietal purity rye smut and bunt. farmers will learn seed quality and suitability.
Shelby and Osceola Share League Lead After Close War
Shelby leads the Butler County League and Osceola moves to second after a 5 4 win over David City. Dick Alt pitched four innings allowing four hits and Harold Grossnicklaus caught Alt. Osceola won on a bases loaded double by Lawrence Schmidt. An All Star game in David City on August 11 will pool players from both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Osceola
David City
Dick Alt
Lawrence Schmidt
Harold Grossnicklaus
Alt
Relatives Visit Hanson Family in Osceola
Mr and Mrs Gerald Hanson of San Antonio Texas visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Theo Hanson in Osceola. Also guests Saturday Mr and Mrs John Ellis and baby of Stamford and Sunday Mgr and Mrs Emmett Hanson of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hanson
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. Hanson
Theo. Hanson
Osceola
John Ellis
Baby
Stamford
Mgr
Emmett Hanson
Omana
Mrs Minnie Buchta Celebrates 93rd Birthday at Rest Manor
Mrs Minnie Buchta marked her 93rd birthday Saturday at Rest Manor in Osceola where she resides. Mrs W C Buchta of David City visited with a decorated cake, and many friends from Polk County dropped by to greet her during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Buchta
Osceola
W. C. Buchta
David City
Buchta
Polk County
Winners Announced For Tri County Flower Show
The Tri-County Flower Show at Silver Creek drew 411 entries and 330 afternoon guests. Norfolk judges included Mrs. R G Goodell and Mrs. James Kelley. Awards listed span grand prize to best bouquet with numerous winners from Silver Creek, Osceola, Clarks and Central City.
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Tri-County
Silver Creek
Norfolk
R. G. Goodell
The
Federated Garden Clubs
James ‘Kelley
Will Fender
Eilmer Thenhouse
Sam Cook
Clarks
Leo Chohan
John Ramsberger
Hampton
Glenna Weiseman
Osceola
M. R. Anderson
Loris Neal
Central City
Marion Strong
C. R. Metzer
Violet Terry
Wallace Strong
Chas. Kuhlman
Elmer Horst
Helen Fleming
Robert Tooker
Janice Bivens
J. W. Carter
Miss Olive McBeth Reports Conference News in Nebraska
Miss Olive McBeth attended the State County Superintendent's Conference at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. She also stated the National Superintendent's Conference will be in Nebraska this year, hosted in Omaha in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive McBeth
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Miss McBeth
Nebraska
Omaha
Pvt Jerome Gabriel Enlists for Basic Training in Army
Pvt Jerome A Gabriel son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gabriel Osceola Nebraska has been assigned to Battery B 542nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion 5th Armored Division for basic training as an artilleryman. His first eight weeks cover infantry training followed by eight weeks of artillery techniques with the 105 mm howitzer. After completion he will be reassigned to an Army artillery unit.
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Jerome A. Gabriel
Albert Gabriel
Osceola
Nebr
542Nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
5Th Armored Division
United States Army
Gabriel
Bert Gissler Honored by Insurance Company
Osceola resident Bert Gissler was recognized July 25 at a picnic in Osceola Park for outstanding work with his insurance firm. He led the agency and company as top producer among 18 honored. the Gissler family is on a Great Lakes boat trip as part of the 1954 Honor Staff.
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Bert Gissler
Osceola
Osceola Park
Gissler
Great Lakes
Heimer Family Heads West for Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dale Heimer depart Saturday for a west coast vacation. Their son Johnny visits the Mer vin Heimer home in Shelby for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Heimer
West Coast
Johnny
Mervin Heimer
Shelby
Polk County Fair contests stage at Osceola and oiling project launches
Four contests at the Polk County Fair in Osceola crowned Classic Lassies Merry Makers and Pleasant Homemakers with top ribbons. The district highlights went to Washington and Colfax Counties. The Chamber of Commerce initiated a voluntary street oiling program on streets near Rest Manor with Dakota Asphalt Company handling the work. owners along treated routes pay costs, while the city covers intersections and frontages. Residents can contact Robert L. Mills or Lloyd R. Green for petitions and details.
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Polk County
Irwin Anderson
Merry Makers
Merry Mixers
Allen Anderson
Pleasant Homemakers
David City
Pleasant
Worr
Washington
Colfax
Archie
Sharon Sundberg
Linda Berck
Donna McBeth
Perky Pals
Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Dakota Asphalt Company
Robert L. Mills
Lloyd R. Green
Helen Newcomer among 316 NU summer graduates
Helen Newcomer was among 316 University of Nebraska graduates at summer session. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Education after six years teaching in Sunnyside Washington schools. She plans to teach there again this year and will spend two weeks at Osceola with her father Vic Newcomer before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Newcomer
University of Nebraska
Miss Newcomer
Sunnyside
Washington
Osceola
Vic Newcomer
Hanson Family Annual Picnic Held in Stromsburg
The Hanson Family annual picnic occurred at the J. A. Anderson home in Stromsburg on Sunday August 2. After dinner, officers for the coming year were elected and a business meeting held. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Oquist Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fahrnbruch Linda and Bobby of Lincoln Mrs Alma Benda and Donald Mr and Mrs J A Anderson Milton of Stromsburg Joel Hanson Mr and Mrs Lowell Hanson and Barry of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
J. A. Anderson
Stromsburg
Robert Oquist
Kenneth Fahrnbruch
Linda
Bobby
Lincoln
Alma Benda
Donald
Milton
Joel Hanson
Lowell Hanson
Barry
Osceola
Andersons Feted on 25th Wedding Anniversary
A group of friends gathered at Osceola Park on a Wednesday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Andersons twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A picnic supper was served and the couple received a silver gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Park
M. R. Anderson
Gondringers Send Renewal for Osceola Record from California
Money order for $3.00 enclosed to renew the Osceola Record for one year. The writers express appreciation for the home news and hope everyone in Nebraska, especially Osceola, is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Odd Bits From Osceola News Kept Readers Laughing
A look through the Osceola Chronicle items recalls firemen praised for handling a Koziol Shoe blaze and the Osceola water tower lights issue. Jokes about hospitals, hosts and quarreling spouses mix with local notes on street oiling and Huskers football ahead of a September 19 game against Oregon.
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Shelby and Osceola
Fidés
Jones County
Greeght
Tri - County
Insurance Company
Polk County Extension News
Hanson Family
M. R. Andersons
Gondringers
California
Koziol Shoe Service
Federal Land Bank
Big As Life
al Grubaugh
Verne Pangborn
Fair Grounds
Nebraska University Cornhusker
Oregon
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