Body of Leonard Bloom found after missing two weeks
Leonard Bloom, 19, was found dead in a cornfield on his brother Carl Linstrom’s farm three miles west of town after being missing since July 23. An empty strychnine bottle lay nearby. Mrs. J. R. Curren died in Lincoln after a lengthy illness at age 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bloom
Carl Linstrom
J. R. Curren
Lincoln
Here
Robert G. Douglas
Attroney
Reed
Hal
Madame Schumann-l Heink
Hastings
T. DC
T. DC. Beebe, M A. Mills — Jr., John Tees Flomer Beebe
Claude Cow
Tabby Goble
Lake Triesen
Polk County
Osceola
Roy Ludden
George Bennett
Genoa
Henderson
Osceola Chautauqua
Twenty Years Ago News Roundup August 5 1926
The state wide primaries are set for next Tuesday. Mrs. Maurine Schuman returned Friday from a Chau-tau-va tour in the western states. Miss Bertha McCormick left for Colorado for permanent waving lessons. A baby girl arrived July 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnston. she is the granddaughter of J A C Johnston and a Record subscriber. Levi Callendar travels with the White and Brown Chautauqua as crew. S Brooks suffered a thigh wound at City Meat Market from a sharp knife, not life threatening. Miss Signe Samuelson and Miss Edna Branting returned from a three week trip to the East combining pleasure and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Schuman
Chautava
Bertha McCormick
Colorado
Harvey Johnston
J. A. C. Johnston
Liev 1
Callendar
Osceola
S. Brooks
Signe Samuelson
Fdna Branting
Fst
Miss Samuelson
Polk County School Property Value Report Noted
A 1936 report to the State Superintendent of Schools by County Superintendent Olive M. McBeth estimated Polk County public school property at 334 108 dollars. Local news notes a lease for a north store room by Neale Bailey slated to open a junior department store by August 22. Other items cover a Gladys Hoffer and Lt. Robert Metcalfe marriage, a local baseball loss, Alvena Runquist and Clifford Wolff wedding, Melvin and Irma Wills' newborn, and Osceola School Board electing Donald Heinemeyer as commercial department teacher replacing Lucille Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive M. McBeth
Polk County
Neale Bailey
McCook
W. R. Kepner
Kepner
Randy
Gladysmae Hoffer
Chas
Stromsburg
Alvena Runquist
Clifford Wolff
Methodist Parsonage
W. H. Wright
Sidney
Melvin Wills
Poy
Shelby Hospital
Wills
Irma Wieseman
Osceola
Donald Heinemeyer
Lucille Dickenson
Methodist Church Notes and Schedule
Rev G A Randall presides with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. W C T U meets Thursday afternoon at church parlors with Mrs I J Merrick and Mrs John Hermann hosting. Woman's Society general meeting Friday afternoon. All women urged to attend. Financial year closes August 31. members and friends asked to contribute by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. A Randall
W.C.T.U
I. J. Merrick
John Hermann
Woman’s Society
Luther Church Announces Sunday Worship and Luth er League Outing
Maurice L Swenson pastor announces Suh Sunday after Trinity services with Sunday school at 10 a m and Divine Worship at 11 a m The Luther League plans an outing at Buckley Park Stromsburg next week inviting the community to join in worship and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lutheran Church
Maurice L. Swenson
Suh
Trinity
Luther League
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Houses For Sale In Osceola Nebraska City Remains Bidding
Osceola Nebraska offers for sale Lot 5 Block 7 Blowers Sub division near Methodist Church and Lots 10 11 12 Block 3 Smiths Third Addition near the school yard. Bids due with City Clerk by September 1 1946. Cash terms. Possession after sale. G W Craven Mayor T V Hamilton City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Osceola
Nebraska
Guy F. Ball
Osceola Legion Applies for Beer License in City
William Wolfe Post No. 91 American Legion seeks a retailers on sale beer license for Lot 6 and West Half of Lot 7, Block 8, Original Town Osceola Nebraska. City Council hearing set August 18 1948 at 7 30 P M in City Hall Council Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wolfe
American Legion
Dept. of Nebr
Osceola
Nebraska
Hamilton
McDonald
Malek
Yea
Sigler
Johnson
Ball House
Wolfe
Department of Nebraska
T. V. Hamilton
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Albert P Nelson
In Polk County Nebraska the county court set for August 30 1946 a hearing on the final account of the administrator of the estate of Albert P Nelson deceased. The administrator seeks final settlement and distribution and discharge of duties. Dated August 5 1947. County Judge L M Merrick.
Osceola Vet and Optometrist Open at New Location
Osceola Nebraska announces new site for O Wallace DVM and Zenith Hearing Aids. The veterinary doctor and eye care provider relocate one half block south of the post office to serve local residents and pets.
Estate of Minnie C Swanson Deceased Final Settlement Petition
In the matter of Minnie C Swanson estate a petition seeks final settlement and allowance of the administrator account and decree on heirship and distribution. The court set August 16 1946 at 10 am to appear and contest. Dated July 20 1946. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Albert P. Nelson
L M. Merrick
Minnie C. Swanson
State of
L. M. Merrick
Absentee Charles Rosenquist presumed dead in Polk County
The State of Nebraska notifies Charles Rosenquist absentee and interested parties that a petition seeks a court order to presume him dead and appoint Phil B. Campbell administrator. Hearing set for September 20, 1946 in Polk County County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Charles Rosenquist
Phil B. Campbell
Sail
County Court Room
Said County
Notice to unknown defendants in Olson will case
Notice to unknown devisees and interested parties in the Peter Olson estate. Carl J. Olson and Carl B. Olson sue in Polk County Nebraska for construction of the will and to prove Carl J. Olson life estate while Carl B. Olson seeks sole title. Respond by September 1946 to show cause why the court should grant the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Olson
Johnson
Morrill
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Polk County
Carl J. Olson
Carl BH. Olson
District Court
Carl B. Olson
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Polk County Nebraska
A Polk County Nebraska district court ordered sale of The South Half of the NE Quarter The South Half of the NW Quarter and the fractional North Half of the NW Quarter of Section 19 Township 15 North Range 3 West of the 6th P M plus Lot 2 the fractional SW Quarter of Section 18 Township 15 North Range 3 West. Public sale set for September 3 1946 at 2 PM at the South Front Door Osceola Court House. 15 percent earnest at sale balance by March 1 1947 upon court confirmation. Abstract of title to be provided. Campbell Nyberg attorneys. Aug 1 8 15 22 29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Theodore S. Iwan
Anna Iwan
Court House
Osceola
Notice of Probate in Nebraska for Francis Poe Estate
The State of Nebraska informs all interested persons that a petition to appoint S. T. Crouse as Administrator of the Francis Poe estate has been filed and set for hearing August 30, 1946 at 10 A.M. Dated August 5, 1946. County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Francis Poe
S. T. Crouse
L. M. Merrick
Card of Thanks from Local Manager Ray Stever
Ray Stever thanks friends for cooperation during years of service as Local Manager. Health requires a few weeks vacation and he trusts the work is left in competent hands and the service will continue as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stever
Osceola Market Classifieds and City Proceedings Notice
Various sale ads for barrels tires tractors and clothing appear alongside official Osceola Nebraska city council minutes from August 1 1946 detailing claims paid property sale notices and a liquor license hearing set for August 18 1946. The document lists local businesses Osceola Lumber Co Farmers Oil Co Polk Co Implement Co Pittsburgh Meters Co and Dan Magnuson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgeola
Nebraska
Central Electric & Gas Co
Consumers Public Power District
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Soing Gusin
Rohe Weerteuks
Farmers Oil Co
Santa Cette
Osceola Lumber Co
Same
Gustafson Bros
Polk Co. Implement Co
Pittsburgh Meters Co
Osceola Record
O J Filinger
Lioyd Johnston
C J Sargent
Gilbert Johnson
Henry Mierau
J J Gibbins
Expense
Dan Magnuson
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Walter J. Herbes
Nebr
World-Herald
Nesrasaa
LE :Giomnaire Club
Standard Oil
Alfred Bolstad
Blower’s
R. H. Waite
G. W. Craven
Gtray Jewsfer & Optometrist
Zenith Hearing Aids
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Csceola
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
Hesler
Osce.a
Hinck
Columbus
W.S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
W. W. Norton
Steeple’s
Osseola
Montgomery Ward & CO
Don E. Schutt
Jackson Cleaners
Norge
Walstead Bros
South Osceola
U. S
Ward
John Deere
A. R. Liebrecht
David City
Paul R. Noe
Fieldman
Newman Grove
Highway 81
Gulbranson
H.p
Montgomery-Ward
Lutheran Church Ladies Aid
Merrick & Noble
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