Social Center Rest Home Leased to Harbours
The Social Center Rest Home on the county farm was leased to Mr and Mrs Walter Harbour of Stromsburg. They took over December 1 and will operate both the farm and the home after Mr and Mrs Walter Koehler moved to Osceola leaving the rest home in their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Center
Walter Harbour
Stromsburg
Walter Koehler
Osceola
Kochler
Rest Manor
Vernon Johnson
Harbours
Polk Group Receives Good Neighbor Pins at Anniversary
About thirty Polk business people and farmers received Good Neighbor Pins from the Knights of Aksar Ben Omaha. Kenneth Stewart presented for Leo Wurtz as the Polk Community Hall marks its first anniversary. Madrigal singers provided music. a dance and lunch followed the event. The Polk Commercial Club, sponsor of the hall renovation, also received a plaque after Mrs. Lloyd Hahn nominated the group in last spring's Good Neighbor contest.
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Good Neighbor
Polk
Knights of Aksarben
Omaha
Kenneth Stewart
Leo Wurtz
Lloyd Hahn
Polk Commercial Club
Services Held for W R Duncan in Ravenna
Funeral services were held at Love Mortuary in Ravenna Nebraska for Walter Ray Duncan age 59 who died November 24 1953 after a lingering illness The Rev Arthur L Embree and Rev Jerry D McInnis officiated Surviving are his wife Pearl two daughters Winona and Billie Jean a mother two brothers a sister four grandchildren and several relatives Interment at Majors Cemetery in Poole Nebraska Local attendees named include Mr and Mrs Charles G Johnson and Mr and Mrs Carl Allinder and daughter Carolyn.
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Love Mortuary
Ravenna
Walter Ray Duncan
Nebraska
Arthur L. Embree
Ravenna Methodist Church
Jerry D. McInnis
Culbertson
Pearl
Winona
John A. Snell
Portland
Oregon
Billie Jean
Goldie Johnson
Poole
Neb
G. W. Duncan
Clark
Schuyler
Kyle
Oklahoma
City
B. C. McIinnis
Diana
Danny
Dawn
David Johnson
Charles G. Johnson
Carl Allinder
Carolyn
Majors Cemetery
Remembering the Sabbath and keeping it holy debate
A panel discusses modern Sabbath observance and whether Sunday church and meals still shape people. The column recalls past Church norms, retail snack outings, and changing meat prices while noting aging recipe books and shifting lifestyle habits.
Give the Firemen A Chance Editorial
Osceola Fire Department members volunteer their time and face criticism after fires. Traffic violators hinder response by crowding scenes and parking near fires, despite state and city laws demanding safe, clear access for responding units.
Christmas Activities Set Next Three Saturdays
Osceola Chamber of Commerce schedules three Christmas events starting Dec 5 at Muse Theatre with a 2:00 pm show for kids. Dec 12 features Old Santa visit with treats, and Dec 19 hosts the turkey duck throw. The light contest offers $30 total and runs Dec 14 to Christmas with judging on select nights. Funeral for Dan Hayes set for Dec 3 at St. Peter's Church, Clarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Muse
Osceola Xmas Lighting Contest Opens With Bigger Prizes
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces the annual home lighting contest with increased prize money. Decorated homes across Osceola have drawn growing interest since the contest began, with $30 set aside for this year. Judging will occur on a night in December while lights must be on from December 14 to Christmas.
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Osceola
Scouts Advance in Troop 162 Court of Honor
A Court of Honor at the Methodist Church on Friday November 27 recognized Troop 162 Scouts. Second class recipients included Ralph Swenson Steven Sigler Ronald Carlson Bill Kepner and Gregg Black while Leroy Rein earned the Tenderfoot badge. Scoutmaster Dewey Sigler praised achievements and presented certificates and badges. Pastor Swenson spoke on pursuing goals in life and in Scouting. Ralph Swenson and Steven Sigler led the committee that served lunch after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Dewey Sigler
Ralph Swenson
Steven Sigler
Ronald Carlson
Bill Kepner
Gregg Black
Leroy Rein
Pastor Swenson
Servicemen News Notes Reunions and Transfers
Cpl. Eugene M. Lisko returns from 13 months in Korea and expects to be home around December 12. Bob Mickey stationed at New London Conn plans to visit family for Christmas. Max Anderson in St. Louis reports transfer from Ft. Leonard Wood to adjutant general school at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. Bernard M. Lisko on 30 day leave after a world cruise aboard USS Potter DD 538.
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Cpl
Eugene M. Lisko
Louis Lisko
Korea
Bob Mickey
New London
Adjutant General School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Indiana
Bernard M. Lisko
Louis ‘Lisko
State approves Polk County Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital bonds
State auditor Ray C. Johnson has okayed the bond history for the Polk County Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital bonds. Dr. Charles W. Jolley plans to buy the bonds at two percent with the transfer in December. Commissioners will name hospital trustees to oversee planning and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Ray C. Johnson
Philip Nyberg
Charles W. Jolley
Jeffrey
Personal Tax on Automobiles to Be Less for 1954
The Osceola county assessor reports car taxes for 1954 will be lower, with notices to mail December 28 or 29. Examples show a 4 door Oldsmobile Deluxe and a 4 door Ford with valuations and taxes by year, noting rural precincts pay about half and that taxes cannot be paid until January 1, 1954 when car tags go on sale.
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Ford
Jacquelyn Russell Weds Edwin Lisio in Omaha Church Ceremony
Miss Jacquelyn A. Russell married Edwin J. Lis ko in a nine o clock a m ceremony at St Peter s Church Omaha Rev A J Lisko brother of the groom officiated The bride daughter of Mrs Loretta Russell Tama Iowa The groom son of Mr and Mrs Louis Lisko Osceola A matron of honor Mrs Robert Schindel Sioux City wore aqua satin and carried yellow roses Best man Bernard Lisko Boston Usher s were Daniel Morris and James Schniederwind After a breakfast at Hilltop House and reception at Birchwood Club the couple will live in Omaha after a wedding trip to Chicago
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Jacquelyn A. Russell
Edwin J. Lisko
St. Peter's Church
Omaha
A. J. Lisko
David City
Neb
Loretta Russell
Tama
Iowa
Louis Lisko
Osceola
Robert Schindel
Sioux City
Bernard Lisko
Boston
Mass
Daniel Morris
James Schniederwind
Hilltop House
Birchwood Club
Chicago
Osceola Drops Season Opener to David City Five
Osceola nearly beat Class B David City on the local court, leading most of the game and holding a nine point edge with about four minutes left. David City rallied, taking a late foul and a final field goal to win 50 to 49, while Osceola’s fourth quarter collapse sparked postgame reflections and hopes for Goldenrod Conference play.
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Osceola
David City
Bulldogs
M. Watts
Dinges
B. Gabriel
J. Grossnicklaus
R. Wieseman
Goldenrod
Return from Tour of Eastern States
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watts returned Sunday from a two week visit with relatives in Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Harold Cowley of Toledo entertained at a dinner for the Nebraska guests. Six families attended with Mrs. Cowley a Watts cousin. In Moline Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell hosted on Thanksgiving Day and Mrs. Ferguson hosted a reunion for the four sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Denoma also entertained. the ladies are Watts sisters.
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Walter Watts
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Harold Cowley
Toledo
Nebraska
Cowley
Watts
Moline
David Campbell
Robert Ferguson
Lee Denoma
Polio Drive Urges Generous Public Gifts This January
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and March of Dimes announce a major January appeal led by Polk County volunteers from Osceola and 16 leaders across nine east central Nebraska counties. Speakers cite gamma globulin and a trial polio vaccine as key tools while urging broad public support to advance research patient aid and education.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
March of Dimes
Edith Heilman
Polk County Campaien
Osceola
David City
Nebraska
Harold Diers
Omaha
Clinton Belknap
East Nebraska
National Foundation
Belknap
Polk County
Harold Perry
Shelby
A. E. Bodine
Stromsburg
Rep Harrison to Speak in Stromsburg Saturday Evening
R. D. Harrison of Norfolk, congressman on the Agricultural Committee, will speak in Stromsburg Saturday December 12 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by Polk County Farm Bureau, farmers and families are invited. Free lunch after the talk. Stromsburg Band will play.
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R. D. Harrison
Norfolk
Congress
Stromsburg
Polk County Farm Bureau
Harrison
Farewell Party for Swenson Family at St Paul Lutheran
Rev M L Swenson and family were honored at a church farewell hosted by St Paul Lutheran last Sunday. Members from all church groups joined in programs with speakers Mrs Otto Olson Paul Monson and Pastor Carl Gustafson of Hardville. Carl Cederberg led the meeting and presented a gift as the Swensons prepare to move to Charleston in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhart Ahrens
Gerhart
M. L Swenson
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Otto Olson
Paul Monson
Carl Gustafson
Hardville
Ladies Aid
Carl Cederberg
Swenson
Swensons
Charleston
Christmas activities in Osceola outlined by local merchants
The Record details Osceola Christmas events sponsored by local businessmen for all ages. It notes Old Santa, a turkey giveaway, and a complete schedule elsewhere in the issue. Farm sales rise with Merrick & Noble as auctioneers and First National Bank clerks. bank front remodeling continues.
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Osceola
Fred A. Anderson
Merrick & Noble
First National Bank of Osceola
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Tue Osceola Fire Department
Dan Hayes
Clarks
St. Peter’s Church
Clarks Catholic
Hayes
Crousés
Leaners
Firemen
the Pilots
Printers Devils
Legion Eee Eee
Ssw Gels
Jacquelyn Russell
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Crosby
Kansas
Kansas State
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