This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
2
Osceola Nebraska publication began as The Homesteader in August 1872 by H T Arnold. Kathleen A Howe serves as editor with subscription rates listed for Nebraska and out of state. Includes a quote about evil, silent action, and an address line for the National Editorial Association.
A circular red cross signals expired subscription status and urges renewal. The message specifies four months remaining and pressures immediate action to renew.
Notice in Polk County Nebraska announces probate of the last Will and Testament of Adam Luft deceased and requests appointment of Merle D Luft as Administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for August 24, 1971 at 10:00 A.M. in the County Court Room Osceola. Dated July 28, 1971. (SEAL) Eldon R Johnson County Judge.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jones took ice cream and cookies to August Carlson and his roommate Joe Fraley at the Covenant Home on Thursday evening August 12 to help Carlson celebrate his 93rd birthday. Later they visited Mrs. Hubert Hotchkiss.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent White and family returned to Iowa after attending the Golden Wedding of Walter and Mrs. White in Shelby. They visited Jerry Quick in Osceola and Mrs. Monica Schott with guest Mrs. Chas. Hilliard of Dallas. Mrs. Hilliard visited relatives in Pierce and Lincoln with Kate Hilliard and Lois before leaving August 7.
Nebraska officials report a preliminary 1972 wildlife restoration grant of 348 724 dollars with 21 500 potential for hunter safety training. Funding hinges on the Game and Parks Commission meeting a 25 percent non federal match and may revert if unused.
Twelve members met August 10 with Jeanette Gabel. A brief business session set the Christmas party time and place for the next meeting with Mary Rose Girard on September 14 replacing Vera Liedtke. Cards provided entertainment and lunch was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Agnes Timm attends a North Platte August 10 wedding of the Oman granddaughter. Agnes Timm’s grandsons Jeffrey and Allen Lewis of Scottsbluff visit while parents attend Chadron Adult Education Institute. Mrs. Eugene Johansen and Mrs. Holly Grossnicklaus visit the Sidwells in Grand Island.
Carleton Anderson marks 25 years in the County Treasurer’s office. Kepner Funeral Home expansion work begins. County Fair opens Monday. Community drive seeks 60 000 to 65 000 for retirement village. initial contributions total 8 500. Walter and Mrs White celebrate 40th anniversary with relatives and friends in Shelby. Ben Schmoker sale set for Aug 24. Grand Opening of Lorre Lanes Bowling Alley by Glen and Mrs Wobig. A A Young enlarges cistern on farm west of the track. Opal Leibee returns from Lincoln Business College for vacation. Local trips include C M Pulver W H Wendland O Westberg J Ennis to Bury. Harry Augustine returns from Hayes County with bride Etta Wooley to farm east of Shelby.
The DeLoss Buchholz property on South Main Street was sold last week to Bert Gissler. Public sale of Edith Larson’s property, 10 1/2 miles southwest of Osceola, is set for August 24. Laura Olseen left Saturday to spend vacation time in Omaha and Iowa. Dale Lewis’s Sinclair Station undergoes a facelift with new paint and shelving. R O Peterson home undergoing remodeling with asbestos shingles updated outside. Twenty Garden Club members met with John Herrmann and Roy Morgan assisting. Branting Hardware building east of the square sold Tuesday to Ray Conrad. The Conrads had owned the hardware store for months.
Miss Freda Buchholz started work at Osceola Produce last week to replace Miss Opal Harbert who will attend American Business College in Omaha. A maple tree by the bank bench was removed after failing to leaf this spring, planted 30 years ago by the late Dr. Bell. The neighboring elder box elder shows borers while the bench hosts memories. Miss Lois Anderson was honored at a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Andrew Petersons home before her marriage to Wesley Peterson. Billy Umshler left for Omaha to join the U S Marines. Mr and Mrs Fred Adkins attended races at the State Fair Grounds. Miss Elvera Roslund of Omaha and Phyllis Weaver of Lincoln visit Mrs C J Roslund to help prepare for a household sale.
Miss Alta Mentink and Roswill Johnson wed August 26 at the Lutheran Church in Osceola. They will live in Stromsburg then move to a farm. A daughter was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Filipowitz. Edith Burritt and Walter Pierson married August 26 at the Swede Home parsonage and will reside on a farm northwest of Osceola. The Polk County 4-H Clubs report 261 members in Buckley Park activities. Osceola railroad service reduced to one daily passenger train each direction. morning and evening trains remain on schedule. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hanson returned from Sioux City.
Sixty years ago report notes Misses Nellie and Opal McGraw arriving from Omaha to visit their parents Mr and Mrs L K McGraw. Dr Leo Karrer of Ogallala also arrived for a visit with relatives and friends.
Cards announce the engagement of Miss Blanche Mills daughter of Judge and Mrs M A Mills Osceola to William Rickly of Omaha. Home Restaurant and Bakery offers prompt reliable pastry orders. The court house well gains a new engine and is installed. Miss E May Henderson hosts the Ladies Reading Circle at the Rays home with decorated lawn and refreshments. Glen Ray returns from Walnut Iowa after visiting relatives. Miss Annis Byers leaves for Lincoln to work in millinery after visiting her parents.
Miss Marguerite Jenn entertained relatives at the August Maurice Jenn home to honor August Jenn who turns 80 on August 23 and Bob Weber. Attendees included the Weber and Jenn families from Ralston, Maurice Wolfe and Nancy from Chicago, the MacKenzies from Omaha, and the Jenns family friends.
The correction notes a typographical error in last week's NFO copy. The corrected sentence reads there is no reason because if corn was at parity with the economy your corn would be worth about 2.50 per bit.
Mrs. Ed Oseka and her daughter Rita from Omaha visited Wednesday afternoon and were supper guests in the Emil Koziol home.
Silver Creek news notes visits and family events from Myrtle White. Families attend reunions, weddings, and services in Columbus Grand Island Lincoln and beyond. Guests include Benson Stromsburg and Dela mere, Frizzell, Bordy and Smith families, and many cousins from Nebraska towns.
Community announcements detail numerous weekend gatherings at Genoa and nearby farms with guests from Clarks Albion and Sioux City, plus a Central City cafe event honoring Mr. and Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Hilda Carlson. Cindy Graham visits end with family departures. Mrs. Lynn Smith, 81, dies in Silver Creek. Tim Wyman earns a 440 scholarship. several weddings and anniversaries celebrated in the region.
Tressie Brown returned from Romulus Michigan after two weeks with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Bates. The Bates home hosted trips to Canada. Osceola residents Mervin Ransom Jr Joni Ruby Anderson Harry Rodene and Waldo Rodene celebrated the Rodene 25th wedding anniversary at Pawnee City with Gary Rodene of Omaha.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.