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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
2
Osceola High School promotes a plan to attend and participate in all school training and activities. The initiative highlights the school’s strong staffing and resources to support students across academics athletics and clubs.
The article outlines a four year Vocational Agriculture program with blacksmithing welding carpentry crops and soils animal husbandry milk testing and related subjects. It also details a Commercial Department with shorthand typing bookkeeping and business courses, plus Dramatic Music and Home Economics offerings and physical education with games on a new sodded field under lights at the Fair Grounds.
The list names Lillian Havel Francis Shada Donald E Monson Vida Reckmeyer John W Blezek and others as faculty members. It includes positions such as Superintendent Principal and Dramatics Athletic Coach and covers departments Vocational Agriculture Home Economics Music and Band Commercial Mathematics. Grade levels include 4th and 5th grades 2nd and 3rd grades Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Public notice records the act of March 3 1875 and marks the entry of a post office at Osceola Nebraska under federal postal authority. The document lists official action and geographic designation for the facility.
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R R Heald opens a tire repair shop in the Johnson building ahead of next week. White Cafe opens under Geo Broome in the Pratt Hotel area. Barber Pharmacy sold to Sam Crouse and H J Tex who take over Monday. P E Sickles transfers to North Bend. Mrs Olof Hedlund dies aged 50, survived by husband Mr Hedlund and children Edwin and Nina.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibson Friday August 24 a boy. Polk County fair ends its 39th year hailed as among the best in the county. Ericson residents urge enforcement as hunters and fishers overstep limits and leave without fines. a game warden leads a new association to curb excess catches.
Twenty years ago in Osceola area events include private weddings of Miss Ammo Elarney and Miss Marion Scott, a serious crash injuring Dr A J Edstrom, and county tin plates planned for license use. Also noted are farm price reports, a death in Omaha, a hail storm damage, and local youths competing in swimming and diving meets.
Miss Norma Johnson of Stromsburg was chosen Miss Polk County at the county fair opening pageant. Runner up was Shirley McMeekin from Shelby. In juniors, Phyllis From won, Beverly Ann Graham was second, and Darlene Gustafson third. Polk County’s 1987 wheat crop was valued at 4,637,470 per Lincoln researchers.
The Superintendent will be at the High School building on August 29 and 30 for registration before school starts. Rural students may call for information on courses offered and assistance finding work for board and room. Persons with housing for High School girls should notify Superintendent Hanson at phones 219 or 105w.
Osceola High School lists first year courses including English 9 Algebra 1 General Science Vocational Agriculture with Animal Husbandry and Forge Work Home Economics World Geography Band Glee Club and Chorus. Second year offerings include English 10 Geometry World History Advanced Sewing Dramatics and various arts and sports including F F A football basketball baseball track and physical education for boys and girls.
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Notice in Polk County Nebraska announces a petition to appoint Albert J. Swanson as Administrator of the Anna M. Swanson estate. Hearing scheduled for September 5, 1947 at 10:00 A.M. dated August 11 1947 with county judge L M Merrick.
The administrator filed a final account and report of administration and a petition for final settlement and allowance. A decree determining heirship and distribution and discharge of the administrator is set for hearing on September 12 1947 at 10 o clock AM. Dated August 15 1947. County Judge.
Notice to creditors of Elmer Sterup deceased in Nebraska. County Court will hear claims on December 20 1947 at the County Court Room. Claims must be filed by December 19 1947 or be barred. Dated August 22 1947. County Judge.
County Judge sets hearing for September 5 1947 at 10 A M on probate of the last will and testament of John Henry Gerber Deceased. Addie L Wiese named as executrix to be appointed. dated August 8 1947 with notices August 14 21 28.
The Administratrix for the estate of Fred W. Miller, deceased, has filed a final account and petition for allowance. Hearings set for September 12, 1947 at 10:00 A.M. to discharge the Administratrix. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated August 18, 1947. (Seal) lL. M. Merrick County Judge Aug 21 28 Sept 4.
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