Lower light rates for Osceola
New rate schedules for Consumers Public Power District in Osceola take effect with September billing. Residential minimum 1.00 with 11 kWh, 7.0c for next 14, 6c for next 25, 2.5c for excess. commercial 7.5c for next 39, 5c for next 50, 3c for next 400, 2.5c for next 2500. District manager H F Boehner cites passing savings to customers amid rising costs.
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Consumers Public Power District
Osceola
H. F. Boehner
Public Power
National Defense
Nebraska
Stoner picnic postponed to Thursday August 28
Local notes recount a postponed Stoner picnic to Thursday August 28 and a flurry of visits and social calls across Rising City Omaha Columbus Lincoln and nearby towns. Neighbors and relatives including the Fridays, Browns, McKeags, Grossnicklaus, Richmonds, Cockson, Phillips, Johnsons and Allinders are mentioned along with trips to Osceola, Mead and Stromburg.
For Rent Bradbury Place Osceola Dairy Location
Repairs completed at Bradbury Place in north Osceola. Improvements in fine condition with 20 acres of land for a good small dairy location. See Mills Mills Osceola. Floyd Patran of Giltner was a caller in the Ira Irland home last Tuesday.
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Bradbury Place
North
Osceola
Mills & Mills
Floyd Patran
Giltner
Ira Irland
Large 4-H Club Exhibit At Polk County Fair
Polk County 4-H members showcased extensive displays at the County Fair with finished booths in Girls Room Cooking and Clothing. The livestock exhibit listed 65 beef and dairy calves 80 sheep and 60 hogs as the Junior Fair Board and Ray L Cruise directed activities.
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Polk County
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Ray L. Cruise
Paul Walgren
Bob Ingalls
Ramona Schott
Robert Tooker
Richard Wyman
Virgil Johansen
Norman Tooker
Wesley Wilson
Martin Kresha
Glen Kresha
Duane Schmoker
Leland Houser
Hereford
Leonard Augustine
Raymond Schott
Wayne Augustin
Larry Johnston
Leonard Augustin
Shropshire
Buck Lamb
Harry Sanders
Billie Sanders
Dale Bard
Buck
iHarry Sanders
Hampshire
Buck Lamb Jrobert
Tooker
Ewe Lamb
Ted Wyman
Opulent 4-H Club Fashion and Livestock Winners List
Readable segments list multiple 4-H project entries across clothing crafts and livestock judging. Names include Marion Rose Watke, Marjorie Gabel, Alice Drovnwal, Rita Bernt, Doris Brigham, and many others with projects in breads, dresses, curtains, dress items, and judging results led by Mary Ann Staroscik, Richard Wymanist, and Paul Anderson among others.
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Hampshire
Robert Tooker
Shropshire
Ewe Lamb
Dale Bard
Jack Sanders
Don ‘Sanders
Roy Wyman
Richard Wyman
Buck Lamb
Billy Lee
Paul Anderson
Bobby Anderson
Richard Heifer
Richard Anderson
Stanley Anderson
Ted Wyman
Tommy Brigham
Harlan Youngland
Norman Tooker
Donald Huggler
Randall Runquist
Wesley Wilson
Harold Grossnickslaus
Duane
Marion Rose Watke
Marjorie Gabel
Alice Drovnwal
Rose Staroscik
Rita Bernt
Doris Brigham
Marjorie Staroscik
Rita Mae Kuhnel
Genene Brigham
Darlene Carlson
Marjorie Warwick
Donna Jean McKeag
JoAnn Obrist
Carol Hanson
Carol Jean Carlson
Doris Hughes
Virginia Schmoker
Darlene Larson
Shirley Fyfe
Doris ‘Hughes
Richard Wymanist
Ray Schott
Bob Inalls
Martin Kresha
Alan Deeter
John Anderson
Rodney Anderson
Mary Ann Staroscik
Marjorie Warnick
Margaret Krumbech
Robert
Glen Buchta
Elizabeth Smith
iGirls
Marilyn Huggler
Glade
Gladys Carlson
Dorothy Richter
Phyllis Glatter
Doriss Hughes
Glenna Berck
Margaret Ann Rech
Victor and Liberty Schools Realign Grade Room Teachers
Victor School shifts grade room teachers with Miss Lucille Wallin moving to Denver and Miss Frances Warner taking her place. Liberty School changes from Miss Lois Anderson now in Kansas to Miss Harriet Freeman. Various local families take weekend trips and visits to Lincoln Omaha Denver and York as social ties and travel notes appear.
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Hackberry News Victor School
Lucille Wallin
Denver
Frances Warner
Liberty
Lois Anderson
Kansas
Harriet Freeman
Mary Harris
Edith McDale
Kansas City
Abbie Richards
C. W. Hennings
Ogalalla
Howell Cox
Keith Kinberg
Larry
Jeanette Kinberg
Grand Junction
S. Nowles
S. J. Harless
Leland Harless
Ella Knerr
Lincoln
Gail Shay
W. L. Obrist
Mabel McKeag
Byron Torell
Niobrara
Scurlock
Harlan C. Carlson
J. G. Rosdahl
Minnesota
Lyle Holm
Bayard
Arthur Pinnee
Little Rock
Ark
Dave Wilson
Clarks
Karl Ellsworth
Shelby
Lloyd Lindgren
Vernon Green
Belleville
Gerald Dahl
Richards
York
Irene Newcomer
Minneapolis
Hattie Newcomer
D. ‘D. Newcomer
Polk County Fair Ends With Strong Night Attendance
The Polk County Fair closed Friday night after a day of below last year’s attendance but higher night attendance and grandstand admissions. Officials expect the fair will exceed financial goals despite incomplete final figures.
Pinckney Resigns as Manager at Osceola Food Centers
Ray Pinckney who has led Food Centers since its opening 18 months ago resigns to take a similar post at Palace Market Grand Island. Rebt Ahlin Hastings named new Osceola manager effective September first. Pinckneys depart with friends’ best wishes for their new home.
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Ray Pinckney
Grand Island
Rebt. Ahlin
Hastings
Osceola
Pinckneys
Engagement Announced Louise Thygeson to Paul Monson
Mr and Mrs John Thygeson of Nebraska City announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Paul Monson son of Mrs Hannah Monson of Osceola. Louise a Lindenwood College and University of Nebraska graduate teaches in Council Bluffs. Paul Hastings College and University of Nebraska graduate, affiliated with Delta Upsilon and Pi Kappa Delta. Marriage date set for September 18 announced at a Grand Hotel luncheon.
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John Casper Thygeson
Nebraska City
Louise
Paul ‘Monson
Hannah E. Monson
Osceola
Miss Thygeson
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
University of Nebraska
Kappa Kappa Gamma É
Pi Lambda Theta
Council Bluffs
Monson
Hastings College
Delta Upsilon
Pi ‘Kappa Delta
Thygeson
Grand Hotel
Corn Prospects Mixed in Polk County This Fall
The Polk County corn outlook varies by area with some sections heading for a hundred percent yield while others face near total failure or about half a crop. Overall prospects are brighter than last year as favorable weather and moisture are expected to yield some corn, and farmers anticipate husking season after years with little to pick.
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Polk County
New Farm Courses At Osceola High School
Osceola High School will offer three new instructional areas this year. The registration days are Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30. Robert Ellsworth of Grand Island will direct musical organizations with focus on the band. Marjorie Morris of Cozad will lead the Commercial department. Lucille Laing of Omaha will teach Social Sciences. An Industrial Arts course in auto and tractor mechanics will also be added, alongside existing programs.
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Robert Ellsworth
Grand Island
Ellsworth
University of Nebraska Music Department
Walton Public Schools
Marjorie ‘Morris
Cozad
Lucille Laing
Omaha
Morris
Miss Suing
Tthe University of Nebraska
Osceola Hospital Dismissals And Procedures
Everitt Crosley was discharged after a week as a hospital patient. Beverly Bush had tonsils removed on Monday. Mrs. George Van Kleek left hospital Tuesday to return home in Polk. Mrs. E. C. Schott underwent major surgery on Tuesday. Mrs. J. H. Gustafson was released Saturday after medical treatment for a severely lacerated hand from a wringer. Miss Doris Boden had tonsil removal Tuesday.
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Osceola Hospital
Everitt Crosley
Beverly Bush
George van Kleek
Polk
E. C. Schott
J. H. Gustafson
Doris Boden
Sister of Shelby Lady Dies at Duncan
Relatives here received word of the death of Mrs. Theo Nyffeler of Duncan at St. Marys hospital in Columbus Monday morning. She leaves her husband and three children, aged 5 to 9, her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Born of Duncan and five sisters. One sister is Mrs Henry Grossnicklaus of near Shelby. the others live near Duncan. The deceased was 30 years old.
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Theo. Nyffeler
Duncan
St. Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Albert
Henry Grossnicklaus
Shelby
Osceola Pair Married in Columbus Friday
From and Iler unity in marriage was performed by the County Judge in Columbus on Friday August 15. The bride Doris From is the daughter of Mrs. Ben Schmoker and Marvin From attended by Mrs. Schmoker. The groom Marvin Iler is son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Iler of Osceola. The bride is Osceola high school class of 1941. the groom attended Stromsburg high school and has worked in Iowa and Illinois before living in Grand Island.
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Doris From
Ben Schmoker
Marvin Ler
Roy Iler
Osceola
Columbus
Family reunion gathers relatives from four states
A city park event brought together many Shelmadines and friends from Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming. Attendees included Leonard Shelmadine and family from Macon and Shelby along with Ed Rosenberry and Leon Rosenberry families.
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City Park
Leonard Shelmadine
Ted Shelmadine
Macon
Missouri
Lou Powers
Moberly
Ed Rosenberry
Leon Rosenberry
Norma Hester
J. H. Rosenberry
Paul Rosenberry
Shelby
Louis Daum
David City
County Assistant Miss Norine Mbeki at Osceola Office
Miss Norine Mbeki continues her duties at the Osceola County assistance office. Mrs. Charles Coffin hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter in law Mrs Roy Coffin at their home Friday. Mr and Mrs Maurice Branigan traveled to Lincoln to bring home their daughter Rose Marie who has recovered enough to return home. Miss Alta Micek visited relatives in Fullerton Friday. Mr and Mrs Carl Benda and their Genoa visiting daughter stayed with Gus and Mrs Benda. Mrs Trogash recovered enough to be up again after several weeks of illness.
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Stoner
C. A
Rising City
E. J. Brown
Brown
K. J. Campbell
Betty Rose
Omaha
James McKeag
Jsr
Lois Grossnicklaus
Katherine Richmond
Leo Albers
Columbus
Harold Cockson
Charles Stewart
Lincoln
Clarence Anderson
Wesley Chapel
Robert Naylor
Council Bluffs
Towa
Henry Kumpf
James Pearson
Pearson
Ed A. Johnson
Stanton
Iowa
Ray Scholz
Francis Poe
Menita
Bertha Swan
Shelby
Jas. McKeag Jr
Eleanor Rounds
Denver
James ‘McBeth
Harry Pierson
Strombourg
Norine Mbeki
Osceola
Charles Coffin
Roy Coffin
Maurice Branigan
Rose Marie
Alta Micek
Fullerton
Carl Benda
Genoa
Gus Benda
Miss Krumbach to Teach in District 55 on Island
Miss Mary Louise Krumbach has been hired to teach District 55 on the island for the coming term. A long list of local residents visited or hosted relatives and attended events including the Polk County Fair and a Fairbury baseball game. Frank Thelen Jr. returned home from the army in New Jersey for a few days.
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Mary Louise Krumbach
Henry Hallet
Yutan
Nebr
Herman Thelen
E. J. Krumbach
Leonard Heimer
Albert A. Gabriel
George Ebel
Bellwood
Polk County
Lottie Graff
Paul
Gladys
Glen Carpenter
Ralph Hermann
Francis Krumbach
Fairbury
John Heimer
Victor Krumbach
Joe Alt
Emma
Francis Lux
Anton Heimer Sr
Frank Thelen
Frank Thelen Jr
New Jersey
Sunday Guests Share Meals Across Towns and Weddings
Rev and Mrs Morris E Rosene and their daughters hosted Sunday dinner with relatives from Georgetown Texas Beatrice and others. A Covenant church parsonage wedding bonded DeLaine Thoren of Stanton Iowa and Helen Woods of Red Oak Iowa with Rev Gustafson officiating. The event closed with a Park hotel luncheon and plans for a trip to Estes Park.
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Morris E. Rosene
Mavis
Pauline
Georgetown
Texas
Edith Lindstead
Albert FE. Johnson
Jeanette
Ruth Rudeen
Loris Neal
Beatrice
Kenneth Anderson
Walter
Signal Samuelson
Stromsburg
Black Hills
Denver
John Lund
Lelander Holm
Winifrid Holm
P. W. Anderson
Walter Wicklund
Louis Wicklund
Loup City
Nebraska
Wilson
Louis Johnson
Covenant Church
DeLaine Thoren
Stanton Iowa
Helen Woods
Red Oak
Gustafson
John Lunrgen
Stanton
Park Hotel
Thoren
Estes Park
Carleton Anderson
Jackie
Osceola
Victor Anderson
Clara
Real Auto Insurance Ad Mentions Mark Timm
An Osceola advertisement promotes real auto insurance and notes customer satisfaction with a closing promise you will be pleased. It mentions agent Mark Timm and emphasizes personalized service.
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Mark Timm
Osceola
Defense courses at State University offer defense training
The University of Nebraska College of Engineering seeks authorization to run four defense courses from September 29 1941 to January 24 1942. Selection on September 20. applicants must be high school graduates at least 17, in sound health. Courses cost no university fees, textbooks and equipment to be paid by students. A certificate is awarded on completion. university credit requires a special exam and fees.
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University of Nebraska College of Engineering
United States Office of Education
C G Johnson family gathering held at Buckley Park
The C. G. Johnson family gathering took place at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday with 87 attendees. Officers elected for the coming year were President Ray Anderson, Vice President Ernest Waller, and Secretary Mrs. Elton Sandin, among others listed as out of town attendees.
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C. G. Johnson
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Ray Anderson
Ernest Waller
Elton Sandin
C. Edwin Johnson
Viola
Ellen Sandin
R. H. Seidel
Lincoln
Gothard Nelson
Melvin Ryan
York
Walter R. Johnson
Jane
Richard
Loup City
Reuben Johnson
Douglas
Needles
Calif
Ivan Waller
North Platte
Polk County Women’s Project Featured on Farm Facts and Fun
Polk County group broadcasts on WOW Omaha from 1:00 to 1:30 p m on August 23. Mrs Rex Brigham Mrs Russel Blevins and County Extension Agent Ray L Cruise discuss Polk County women’s project activities and reading contest between North Shelby and South Shel. The program is carried by Fremont Grand Island Kearney and North Platte stations.
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Rex Brigham
Russel Blevins
Ray L. Cruise
WOW
Omaha
Polk County
Brigham
Blevins
North Shelby
South Shelby
Fremont
Grand Island Kearney
North Platte
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