Notable Spy Trial Sparks National Attention
U-2 pilot Francis Powers on trial for espionage becomes the center of national focus. The writer notes Khrushchev in the background and questions the showy drama of the case. A local fire on Rupert Carlson’s farm caused little damage despite strong winds. Cobb piles burning near farms raise safety concerns. Summer ends, school resumes soon, and local road work near the grade school is finishing with August 29 back to school activities planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Powers
Russia
Khrushchev
Rupert Carlson
Hands Across The Sea Ship Opens Sea Mission In Asia
Project Hope will launch a floating medical center from San Francisco as a private, teaching focused aid mission. A permanent staff of 15 physicians two dentists 20 graduate nurses and 20 auxiliaries will operate with rotating groups of 35 doctors for four month tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
San Francisco
Southeast Asia
Foundation
Project Hope
Pioneer Rubber Co
Crat O
Shipside
Wood burning makes a modern comeback for home heating
The article highlights wood as a practical, economical fuel for households. It notes farm foresters promote wood-lots, chain saws ease cutting, and Riteway Manufacturing in Waynesboro Virginia produces modern wood furnaces rivaling oil or gas heating. The piece connects renewed wood use to forestry and conservation with a Hopeful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
America
Riteway Manufacturing Co
Riteway
The Non-Partisan Leagues Rise and Fall in Plains States
The Non-Partisan League built for farmer reform with government ownership and direct action, gaining strength in North Dakota and Nebraska before World War I. It faced heavy antiwar sentiment, clashes with Nebraska Governor Neville and the State Council of Defense, and faded after Norris reelected and Neville defeated by McKelvie in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Langer
Nebraska
Plains
League
America
Norris
Neville
Samuel McKelvie
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
Notice of probate in the County Court of Polk Nebraska regarding the estate of Harvey M Johnston deceased. All interested persons notified to appear and partake in the probate proceedings and settlement process as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Harvey M. Johnston
State of
Probate petition for Hazel Johnston executrix named
Notice states a petition for probate of the deceased's last will and testament and appointment of Hazel Johnston as executrix. Hearing set for August 30, 1960 at 10:00 AM in the County Court Room Osceola. Dated August 3, 1960. (SEAL) J. E. Steeple, County Judge August 11-18-25.
Amendments to Church of St. Vincent Ferrer of Osceola
The Articles of Incorporation are amended to cap indebtedness at 100000 dollars and repeal the prior article. The document, dated August 1 1960, is signed by James V. Casey president and Victor A. Derwinski secretary. A separate probate notice seeks hearing September 2 1960 in Osceola Nebraska on heirs at law and real estate descended to Cecil B Lindburg and the Lindburg children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Osceola
Nebraska
Church OF ST. Vincent Ferrer OF
James V. Casey
Victor A. Derwinski
Notice of Hearing in Estate of Mabel Hult Lindburg
You are notified that on August 15 1960 Edith L Sayer filed a petition in Custer County Nebraska alleging Mabel Hult Lindburg died August 4 1958 intestate a resident of McKay Idaho. The heirs at law are Cecil B Lindburg Hilmer H Lindburg Leland Duane Lindburg and Edith L Sayer with undivided one half interest in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter Section 26 Township 14 North Range 4 West 6th P M Polk County Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. Lindburg
Hilmer H. Lindburg
Leland Duane Lindburg
Edith L. Sayer
Mabel Hult Lindburg
Said
Osceola
Nebraska
Polk County
McKay
Custer County
Idaho
Osceola Picnic Attended by Pauley and Watts Families
Captain L. E. Pauley and Mrs Pauley with their Lincoln family enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Osceola park. They were joined by Maurice Watts and Annette Watts along with Maurice Watts Jr and Peggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Pauley
Lincoln
Osceola Park
Maurice Watts
Annette
Maurice Watts Jr
Peggy
Orval Eikenhorst
Kansas City
Eikenhorst
Steve
Joe
Sue
Carl Eikenhorst
Seward
Lyons and Nearby Families Visit Hosts Across Weeks
Mr and Mrs James Mary and family of Lyons spent last week with Merle Wieseman family. Mrs Elsie Watkins of Shelby visited her niece Mrs Jack Johnston. Beverly Trotter returned Tuesday after several days with Uncle and Aunt LaVern Schmidt in Arlington. Suzanne and Dianne Trotter left Tuesday to visit Schmidt home until Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Lambe in Central City for Mrs Andersons birthday. Miss Karen Wieseman left Monday for Shreveport to visit an uncle and aunt. Mr and Mrs A C Elwood of Mountain Home Idaho and Dr and Mrs L W Elwood of Bellflower California visited last week of Mr and Mrs Albert Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mary
Lyons
Merle Wieseman
Elsie Watkins
Shelby
Jack Johnston
Beverly Trotter
LaVern Schmidt
Arlington
Suzanne
Dianne Trotter
Schmidt
Lester Anderson
Bob
Gas dryers and kitchen tips from a bygone era
A nostalgic column blends household advice with gas company promotion. It extols gas clothes dryers, waxed paper crusts for casseroles, and decorative floral care while weaving in historical notes on natural gas piping and modern infrastructure. Local readers Mrs. Willard M. Sebrant and Mrs. Robert Steig are mentioned with favorite recipes and tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard M. Sebrant
Minneapolis
Minn
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National
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Don and
Mary Waterman
Nebr
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J. H. Gibson
Pioneer
Gibson
SS Hope
Biesel
McMeekin Implement Co
Wut O
State Fair
Pat Boone
Carmel Quinn
Lawson
Suddy Morrow
Zippy the Chimp
Columbus Speedway
Columbus, Nebraska
RCA Whinigee
Osceola News
Eldon W. Anderson
New York Life Ins. Co
A Mutual Co
Grant Ave. York
Walter H. Koehler
Bert Gissler
Sunset Bowl
York, Nebr
Connie’s
Ceres
Robert Steig
Nevada
Iowa
Northern Natural Gas Company
Steel
Omaha, Nebraska
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