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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
2
The Polk County Fair closed after four days praised for fine exhibits and entertainment. Wrestling drew a large crowd despite storms. rain halted the talent show Friday night but resumed Saturday afternoon. A pony giveaway to Murray Schmoker delighted locals, while a playful note mentioned Dr. Monson and a pirate-eyed armor, with a dancing act featuring a backward bend and a teeth pickup encore.
A columnist uses gardening parables to argue that tax revenue from motorists should be fully directed to highways. He notes 1.6 billion dollars yearly in Federal gas tax funds not spent on roads and urges eliminating diversions. He also criticizes temporary tax boosts and calls for direct highway funding.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges mandatory school inspections before students return, citing the Our Lady of Angels tragedy. A 37 item checklist, accompanied by a fire department member, should be filed with authorities, with summer renovations cleaning up combustibles and testing extinguishers and alarms. A fire drill should be organized when classes resume.
August 15 to September 15 marks National Allergy Month as a push for awareness and practical aid for 17 million Americans. The Allergy Foundation of America supports research and training, while scientists report Coincidin D nasal spray and tablets as a new, prescription-free option.
Polk County 4 H clubs showcase 33 demonstrations at the Osceola Methodist Church drawing 170 attendees. Purple awards send six entries to the Nebraska State Fair with titles on lunches from the shelf flowers toys for children pig palaces and more. Also covered are pond safety notes from Extension safety specialist Rollin Schnieder and cattle grub control guidance from Extension entomologist Robert E Roselle advising timely coral spray by Sept 15 to Nov 1 with caveats on effectiveness and use with back rubbers.
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will and testament of Harvey M Johnston deceased and for appointment of Hazel Johnston as executrix has been filed. Hearing set for August 30 1960 at 10 am in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. (Seal J E Steeple County Judge) August 11 18 25
The County Court of Polk Nebraska announces probate for the last will and codicils of Charles Alvin Meitzman deceased. A petition seeks appointment of J W Buchta as executor. Hearing set for August 19, 1960 at 10:00 AM in Nebraska. Dated July 21, 1960. (Seal) J Be Steeple. July 28 August 4 11.
Notice states the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer of Osceola Nebraska has amended Articles II setting the indebtedness limit at $100,000 and repealing the prior article. Dated August 1 1960, signed by James V Casey president and Victor A Derwinski secretary with August 4 11 18 dates.
Verte Heitzman deceased. The State of Nebraska notifies interested parties a petition to appoint J W Buchta as administrator de bonis non c t a of the estate has been filed. Hearing set for August 19, 1960 at 10 A M in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated July 6 1960. Steeple July 28 August 4 and 11.
Mrs Homer Green hosts Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Anderson and families. Residents and guests include Mr and Mrs Harry Cuddeford, Phil, Mrs Harry Johnson of Newman Grove, Mrs Raymond Nyffeler Connie and Marilyn, Mrs Chester Clark in Columbus, Mrs Clark now home from hospital. Donita Conkling dined with Mrs Della Donelson and Zella. Scott Conkling spent days at Elton W Peterson home. Mrs Arthur Samuelson and Louise visited Mrs H F Haverland. Carol Ann Anderson attends Polk Bible camps this week. Francis Donelson and Denice visited Orley Conkling family. John Seymour and Becky Conway plan trip to Buffalo Wyoming to meet Conway’s new daughter born August third. Mrs Robert Oberg hosted Lynn’s birthday with Layne Hanquist Ricky Jones Duane Oquist Paul Hadley Monte Jones Mrs Paul Jones Rodney and Murray Marcia Fjell Alvin Johnson and Bob of Sanitarium California attend lunch. Lynn receives cards and gifts. Leland Widga and Susan of Minnesota guests of Lester.
Widga family hosts relatives throughout the week while Susan stays for several days. Numerous Sunday dinners and weekend visits occur with Vera McCord, Ronnie, Norman Thoreson, Howard Mathe, and others from Dunlap Moorhead Centralia and Benedict. Albert City and Waco connections appear alongside Rocky Mountain Park vacation plans.
Visitors the past week included Mrs. Roswill Johnson of Lincoln and Mrs. Hinman and son Mark from Los Angeles. Osceola guests were Mrs. Mauritz Swanson Mrs. Jack Headley and Kimberly Kay. Also present were Mrs. Linden Mulford and children after a Wichita visit. Neighbors joined a Saturday coffee at the Heinemeyer home.
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