Bringing up baby topic for Blanks and Carpenters in Albuquerque
Mr and Mrs Herman Blank and daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Dick Carpenter will discuss bringing up baby as they share news of their baby girls born in Albuquerque. Both families are former Central City residents. Tom Schultz killed a badger that had entered the Schultz hen house, fatally injuring 17 chicks, in a rural county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Blank
Dick Carpenter
Blanks
the Carpenters
Albuquerque
Mrs. Blank
Central City
Tom Schultz
Henry Schultz
Schultzhen House
Tom
Clay County
Cattle Sale At Merrick County Fair Sets New Total
Twenty seven buyers purchased sixty four head of 4 beef cattle shown at the Merrick County fair last week for a combined sum of 16 thousand 206 dollars 48 cents. Auctioneers disposed of all cattle within an hour and a half on Friday night at Central City.
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Merrick County
Central City Republican
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Slavek Dies in Collision
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Arnold J Slavek died in a head on auto collision at the intersection of two county roads 11 miles north and two miles west of Schuyler on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J. Slavek
Schuyler
Colfax
Bids Sought for Grade School and Gymnasium in St Paul
St Paul Phonograph reports bids are advertised for the new grade school and auditorium gymnasium project with a total estimate of 275000 dollars. The call seeks contractors to submit proposals by a set deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paul Phonograph
Fire crews save hay on Sutko farm with wetting agent
Silver Creek firemen used a new wetting agent technique to save most of an eight ton alfalfa stack on the Sutko farm west of town. The agent, mixed with water from the fire truck tank, helps water penetrate hay from top to bottom where ordinary water runs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Sutko
Frost Visible After Cold Early Morning
Frost lined the area Sunday morning as the thermometer sank to 39 degrees in the pre dawn hours. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotia Register
County board designates 96 miles for road re gravelling
The Humphrey Democrat reports the county board has designated 96 miles of county roads to be re graveled this year. The graveling will range from a half to three fourths of an inch.
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Humphrey Democrat
Car Crash Injures Two Couples at Leu Home
The Schultz couple were seriously injured when Mr. Schultz's car, after he reportedly fainted at the wheel, crashed through a hedge and into the Leu residence as Mrs. Leu prepared lunch. Mrs. Schultz sustained multiple fractures and facial injuries while Mr. Schultz suffered a broken nose, a fractured knee and left leg, and a skull injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Schultz
Art Leu
Schultz
Leu
Semi overturns in potato-hauling crash north of Brainard
A Sunday morning accident north of Brainard near the Reno Oil Station involved a semi carrying potatoes veering into a ditch and overturning. The incident was reported by the David City Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Reno
David City Banner
Blood Drive Urges Polk County Aid For Armed Forces
The American Red Cross calls for immediate whole blood donations for Korea and the U S armed forces. General Marshall urges past donors to respond. A Red Cross Blood Mobile visit is scheduled in Stromsburg on Sept 7 at the High School Gym from noon to 6 pm. Donors are asked to sign up for a pint donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
American Red Cross
Marshall
Japan
United States
Military Air Transport Service
Red Cross Blood
Stromsburg
Polk County
Osceola
Red Cross
St Francis Hospital News Surgical Assignments
Surgical staff listings include Jill Grossnicklaus at Osceola Medical Monica Micek and Elizabeth Gispert. Ulysses Peter Nelson and John Nelson serve Osceola. Mrs Sarah DeLand Mrs Catherine Lisko and Garret Mentink connected to Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Grossnicklaus
Osceola
Monica Micek
Silver Creek
Elizabeth Gispert
Ulysses
Peter Nelson
Sarah DeLand
Garret Mentink
Catherine Lisko
John Nelson
Last Baseball Game Sunday Rubber Match With Shelby
The season ends next Sunday at Fairground Field with Osceola versus Shelby in a rubber game. A purse of about 150 dollars is shared among players, and 30 dollars in silver dollars goes to attending fans. Admission is 50 cents for adults. free for under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairground
Shelby
Osceola
C A Olson Buried At Coffeyville Following Osceola Career
C A Olson a former Osceola merchant died at his Coffeyville home where he lived with his daughter Mildred Doerr. He ran the west side square store for many years and helped establish the community. He built the house now owned by Emil Monson. Services were held at Kep ner Funeral Home today with obituary due next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Olson
Osceola
Coffeyville
Mildred Doerr
Olson
Emil Monson
Kepner
Osceola Stores Observe Labor Day Closure
The Osceola stores will close all day Monday September 4 as announced by the chamber closing committee. They will not open from Saturday night until Tuesday morning to observe the double holiday.
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Osceola
The
Chamber of Commerce
County Gets Induction Call For Eight Men
Polk County draft board issues first induction call for eight men to be drafted on September 14. The oldest eligible among the first examined are to be selected, with changes possible before final assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Walton Campbell Nuptials Solemnized at Montana State College
Dorothy Walton and Henry Crawford Campbell wed in a single ring ceremony held in the Montana State College student union faculty lounge. Dr. H. G. Klemme officiated before about 40 guests with music by Charlotte C. Moore. The bride wore a white matelasse organdy gown and antique sapphire stickpin. Ceremony continued to page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Walton
Charles Francis Walton
Harlowton
Henry Crawford Campbell
Phillip Brooks Campbell
Osceola
Neb
Montana State College
H. G. Klemme
Ravel
Debussy
Charlotte C. Moore
Osceola School System Prepares For Opening Year
Osceola schools ready for the new term with extensive remodeling and updated curriculum. The building features refinished floors new lighting and a modernized office while 170 hours are required for graduation and driver education will start after football. Enrollment includes 36 freshmen 28 sophomores 25 juniors and 29 seniors with Rolland Gissler set to teach driver education.
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Osceola
Home Ec
Vocational Ag
Rolland Gissler
Campbell Heads Polk County Republicans
Osceola resident P. B. Campbell was elected chairman of the Polk County Republicans at a Court House convention. Grace McMeekin Shel by was chosen vice chairman, Grace McMeekin Shel by secretary, and Elmer Nordlund Stromsburg treasurer. Plans were set to attend the Hastings state convention in September. Roy L. Ericson Stromsburg and C. B. Barber Stromsburg were honored for twenty years of service as former chairman and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Campbell
Osceola
Polk County
Court House
Grace McMeekin
Shelby
Lloyd Hahn
Polk
Elmer ‘Nordlund
Stromsburg
Hastings
Roy L. Ericson
C. B. Barber
Firemen to Meet This Thursday Evening
The monthly meeting of the Firemen will be held on Thursday evening August 31 at 8 pm.
Valley Ladies Aid Meeting at Wieseman Home
The Valley Ladies Aid will meet at the Donal Wieseman home on September 6.
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The
Valley Ladies Aid
Donal Wieseman
Sowers Club of Lincoln to Visit Osceola September 13
The Sowers Club of Lincoln Nebraska will visit Osceola the evening of September 13. They arrive about 5 30 PM and distribute favors to children. The group will call on customers, renew acquaintances and end with a supper meeting at the school auditorium. The trip is one of three annual goodwill tours to promote Lincoln and its businesses.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Osceola
Peterson Family Reunion at Buckley Park 1950
The Peter Peterson families held their 18th annual reunion at Buckley Park on August 20 1950 with 75 members of 145 present. Officers elected for 1951 include Aaron Carlson president and Lillie Chindgren secretary. Two marriages and eight births were reported. two members died. Attendees included members from Chicago Spencer Iowa and Tucson Arizona.
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Peter Peterson
Buckley Park
Donald Rystrom
Lillie Chindgren
Aaron Carlson
Floyd Speirs
Elaine Carlson
Paul Anderson
Orpha Ekstrom
Joseph Fijell
Jo Ann
Donald Scamehorn
Orpha Jean
Daniel Floyd
Joy Ann
Melford Carlson
Vincent Allen
Victor Krol
Lee Martin
Theodore Nelson
Karen Shay
Wayne Upton
Jerry Ronald
Maria Carlson
Sander Peterson
Mickey Hansen, Jr
Kenneth
Chicago
A. Leonard Smith
Spencer
Iowa
Moritz Carlson
Tuscon
Arizona
Rosenberry Reunion Held Sunday
A Rosenberry family reunion and guests gathered Sunday at Osceola park. Attendees from Shelby included Ed Rosenberry and family, Ed Jr, Earl, Louis Daum, Paul, Rudy Davis, Bob Tadiken, Kenneth Tadiken and daughters, Rex Peterson and sons, plus Virgil Rosenberry and children from Rising City. Also present were Ira Irland and John from Los Angeles, John Rosenberry and Bob of Monroe, Maurice Irland and Dennis from Los Angeles, Alvin Grubaugh of David City, Foy Rosenberry of Gresham, C B Pettet of Des Moines, F P Shelmadine Osceola, David Timm, Philip Waller and children of Swede Home.
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Rosenberry
Osceola Park
Ed Rosenberry
Earl Rosenberry
Louis Daum
Paul Rosenberry
Rudy Davis
Bob Taddiken
Kenneth Taddiken
Rex Peterson
Shelby
Virgil Rosenberry
Rising City
Ira Irland
John
Los Angeles
California
John Rosenberry
Bob
Monroe
Maurice Irland
Dennis
Alvin Grubaugh
David City
Foy Rosenberry
Gresham
C. B. Pettet
Des Moines
Iowa
F. P. Shelmadine
Osceola
David Timm
Philip Waller
Lewis Family Returns From Missouri Ozarks Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dale Lewis and their son Jimmy came home Thursday after a week in Missouri and the Ozarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lewis
Jimmy
Missouri
The
Ozarks
4-H Winners At County Fair Announced Here
4-H Livestock and Dairy exhibits wow visitors at the county fair with outstanding entries. Top honors awarded to Betty Lees for top girl exhibitor and Bobby Lamoree as top boy exhibitor. Parade and performances featured demonstrations by Davida Sundberg and Sheralee Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Lamoree
Lynn
Mauritz Swanson
Gust Peterson
Wallace Steigelmeyer
Walace Steigemeyer
Forrest Berggren
Orval Eikenhorst
Charles Fischer
Raymond Burke
Davida Sundberg
Sheralee Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Betty Lees
Ruth Sigler
Jolene Peterson
Lucky Clover
Dennis, Johnson
Howard Whitmore
Bob Lamoree
Merry
Leibee Family Now Has Five Generations
Linda Lou born August 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Larson marks the fifth generation tracing to F. M. Leibee of Osceola and Shelby. She is also the first of the fourth generation for Mr. and Mrs. Telander Peterson of Greens Chapel and Stromsburg. Larson is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levert W. Peterson, former Greens Chapel residents.
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Linda Lou
Stanley Larson
F. M. Leibee
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
Telander Peterson
Greens Chapel
Larson
Levert W. Peterson
Birth of son expands Gustafson family and sports quip
The piece notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gustafson, revealing Peggy Throckmorton as the former, and mentions Carder Throckmorton’s six-five grandchildren. It blends light anecdotes about fishing, local personalities, and small-town happenings, ending with a humorous memory of a dog and a barrier incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gustafson
Gustafson
Peggy Throckmorton
Carder Throckmorton
Carder
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American Legion
Lee Johnson
Dwight Bush
Sheldon Bond
Sheldon
Walton-Campbell
Clair W. Walker
Prin
Neal Hafemeister
Robert Dealey
Voc. Ag
Selma Dickerson
John Adams
Orvene Johnson
Commercial & Girls
Jay McDonald
Sowers Club OF
Lincoln, Nebraska
John Reisdorf
Rolland Scow
Lysle E. Hopwoodle
the Fair Board
Leibee
Shorty Bowe
Jack Steeple
Ray DeLand
Eogn Harold Jones
Lake Ericson
Bob Hronda
Anderson
Don Johnson
Don
Ivar
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