Louis E Wescoat Dies in Missouri at 93
Louis E Wescoat cradle Clark County Iowa born March 27 1874 passed away at his home near Leimanngstgn Missouri November 21 193 at 3 30 am age 79 years seven months and 25 days He married Winnie M Strait February 12 1908 and had four children Mrs Walter Avers Flemington Missouri Mrs Myron Barker Silver Creek Nebraska Arthur Wescoat Long Beach California and Willis Wescoat Denver He leaves one brother B F Wescoat Smithfield Texas two grandchildren and many relatives Friends say he spent youth in Iowa and Nebraska and farmed in Fairview prior to moving to Missouri in 1923
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Louis E. Wescoat
Missouri
EF. Wescoat
Ehest
C.K
Margaret Westoatl
Clark County
Iwwao
Leimningstgn
Ihe
Winnie M. Strait
Corning
Iowa
Walter Avers
Flemington
Myron Barker
Silver Creek
Nebraska
Arthur Wescoat
Long Beach
Calif
Wilisid Wescoat
Denver
B. F Vreecoat
Smithfield
Texas
Ife
Fairview
Missoir
Dan Hayes Buried After Heart Trouble
Dan Hayes 59 died at home after a heart ailment lasting months. He lived in Clark but was born near Dundas Nebraska and served as street supervisor for Robinson Seed Co. He was World War II veteran, active in American Legion and community arts. Survived by wife Katherine, two daughters and four brothers. Funeral at St. Peter Catholic Church Clark. Burial in Clark Catholic Cemetery.
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Dan Hayes
Thaves
Tay Mt Hus
Monfernaen
Coataves
Dundsa
Nebraska
Clarks
Tee Ottits
Ile
J Rebinoon Seed Company
Clarkseed Club
American Legion
Katherine
Kansas
Jerry
Donat Clarks
Margaret Bittinger
Mary Ann Condon
Spokane
Wash
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Paul Kannaby
Clarks Catholic Cemetery
Osceola Tax Levy Corrected in Mills Comparison
Osceola property taxes were corrected after last week's Record noted a 55.75 mill levy for Osceola cars but the accurate Osceola levy is 65.76 mills. Vehicle taxes remain correct. use 65.76 mills for Osceola property calculations.
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Osceola
Thanksgiving Bird Delivers to Eisenhower at White House
Richard Smith and Clyde Smith deliver Nebraska raised turkey from Swanson to the Eisenhower White House. The bird is processed for the Swanson Company and Arn by the front door the guests were directed to a rear entrance. Dick did not meet the president but formed a friendship with the White House chef who offered a personal tour on return.
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Uae
Richard Smith
Clyde Smith
Neraska
Witte
Eisenhower
Swanson Company
Nebraska
White House
Osceola’s Christmas events feature Santa visit and turkey throw
Osceola hosts a free Christmas program begun last Saturday with a Santa visit for children. Next week Santa returns December 12 at 204 m with treats, then December 19 hosts a big turkey throw around the square where youngsters chase semi wild birds for prizes. Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen sponsor both events for county kids.
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Osceola
Santa
Court House
Jis
Chamber of Commerce
Osceola Band Attends Genoa Clinic With 200 Musicians
The Osceola high school band joined more than 200 students from Belgrade Fullerton Genoa Newman Grove and Stroms-oams for a Genoa band clinic directed by Hastings College official James M. King. Morning and afternoon sessions offered instruction and rehearsals followed by a public mass concert featuring Bryan Nelson and a program of marches serenades and overtures.
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Osceola
Genoa
Belgrade
Fullerton
Newman Grove Osceola
Bryan Nelson
Intings College
Polk County Weather Rains Boost Soil Moisture
A summary notes 1.42 inches of moisture in Polk County with multiple rains through last week and a snowfall of one inch. Observers report substantial subsoil moisture storage and wheat in good condition due to November rains and recent warm spell.
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Polk County
Bee Sale Postponed To December 11 At Hess Farm
Inclement weather delayed Marven P. Hess farm sale previously set for last Thursday. The auction starts 12:30 PM Friday December 11 at the Hess farm located three miles east and south of Shelby or four miles west and south of Rising City. Grubaugh Bros. auctioneers and the First National Bank of Shelby clerk.
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Marven P. Hess
Shelby
Rising City
Surprise
Grubaugh Bros
First National Bank of
Howell Cox Family Visits Hennings On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Howell Cox and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C W Hennings.
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Howell Cox
C. W. Hennings
December deadlines at ASC office announce 1953 54 ACP dates
Polk County ASC issues due dates for 1953 and 1954 ACP programs. Reports for 1953 must be filed by December 31, 1953 to qualify for payment. Requests for 1954 cost sharing may be signed between December 15, 1953 and January 23, 1954.
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Polk County
ASC
Christmas Programs In Local Schools And Church
John Adams announces the annual school music program will be held at eight o clock Wednesday evening December 23 in the high school auditorium. Students from kindergarten through high school will perform. The Methodist Church choir plans a cantata The Nativity at four o clock Sunday December 20 at the church with Mrs F W Schumann presiding. Soloists include Gene Lamb Robert Manley Richard Merrick Leon Merrick Mrs Robert Wieseman Mrs David Rutter and Mrs Mildred Snodgrass.
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John Adams
Adams
Methodist Church Choir
F. W. Schumann
Gene Lamb
Robert Manley
Richard Merrick
Leon Merrick
Robert Wieseman
David Rutter
Mldred Snodgrass
Operating Lewis Toray and Station Changes Report
By Waters of B Agigh st. Stak Hon one operating changes at the Lewis Toray station. Merv end Mrs Earl Fansier examined charge of the ferne Bert Towes filme etation oy tte Hrehweee. The Liltae station title had been operated by Bert Levis since 1937. Earl worked for a year at the Ozceela Triplement Service 1 tron until this fall.
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Lewis Toray
B Agigh St
Stak Hon One
Merv
Earl Fansier
Ferne Bert Towes Filme Etation Oy
Wills
Liltae
Bert Levis
Ars Lewis
Earl
Ozceela
Volunteer for Service in Omaha Defense Efforts 1935
A fragmentary notice lists individuals from Nebraska involved in elite forces and wartime service. Names include Penotphy Wo Brunkhorst of Columbus and Fredsick I Flamme Jr of CY onbus, Nebr, with a December 2 1935 date referenced.
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Penotphy
Brunkhorst
Columbus
Nebr
Fredsick 1
Flamme Jr
CY Onbus
Trustee's Deed and Warranty Deed Notices in Polk County
Legal notices record transfers in Polk County Nebraska. Phil B Campbell as trustee conveys land in sections 30 31 township 14N range 1W to Budelle Chik Fiemme. Omer W Herrmann and wife to Orvald Eikenhorst and wife convey Lots 1 2 in Block 3 Smith's Second Addition Osceola.
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Phil B. Campbell
Budelle Chik Fiemme
Polk County
Nebraska
Omer W. Herrmann
Orvald. Eikenhorst
Smith
Osceola
County March of Dimes Leaders Meet Sunday
Polk County March of Dimes leaders gathered in Osceola at Mrs Edith Heilman home on Sunday December 6 to plan a 1954 drive. They aim for a $190 per capita goal and a total of 26 500 000 for the Fourth Front Polio Prevention in addition to other programs.
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Polk County
Osceola
Edith Heilman
Carl Bowman Poll
Paul Strand
Leo Larson Shelby Harold Perry
November Weather Not Severe With 1.87 Inches Moisture
Weather data show November moisture at 1.87 inches, mild early winter temperatures, and four precipitation events beginning November 4, 7, 19, and 20. The record notes a low of 12 degrees on November 8 and highs reaching 78 degrees on November 2, with no full-day freezing temperatures.
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Harold Klingman
Osceola
Plan To Attend The Tarmyrs Rally Saturday
A local plan to attend a community rally on Saturday is outlined with details about sponsors, attendees, and schedules. The notice mentions Stromsburg, Tarm Bureau, and community leaders planning to participate, with a focus on attending and supporting the event.
CUS Scouts Meet Honors Given at Pack Gathering
The November Cub Scouts meeting met at the Methodist Church. Mrs. Ed. Bonne was elected Den Mother. Retiring Den Mother Margaret Pehrson received a gift. Gary Rodene and Richard Pehrson earned Bear Rank silver arrow points. Harvest and Thanksgiving theme shown in place cards and nut cups. Lunch served by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pehrson.
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Ed. Bonne
Margaret Pehrson
Gary Rodene
Richard Pehrson
Elmer Pehrson
Local Air Corps Man to Visit Father During Furlough
1c Thomas Ball stationed at Othello Washington with the Air Corps will leave December 12 to spend his furlough with his father Guy Ball and other relatives here.
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Thomas Ball
Othello
Washington
Air Corps
Guy Ball
Gas Company Seeks Fourth Increase In Gas Rates
The Central Gas and Electric Company asks a new rate rise to take effect December 27, marking its fourth increase tied to higher wholesale costs from producers led by Northern Natural Gas Company. The firm, a retail utility, buys wholesale gas and distributes it locally, seeks uniform city rates and notes projected wholesale costs rising by 1287 dollars along with higher labor and material costs. The ordinance detailing monthly rate amounts appears elsewhere in the Record.
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Central Gas and Electric Company
Northern Natural Gas Company
Remarkable hand lettered plates by 93-year-old Carl Carlson
John GG notes Carlson, age 93, creates hand labeled plates with a religious flavor. He sketches, traces with carbon, inks with a special pen, and bakes ink into the plate for permanency. Carlson’s plates are common in Osceola Polk County homes and even across coasts and in Sweden.
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Mr. Ceérlson
Carlson
Osceola
Polk County
Sweden
Mr. Carlson
Post Office to Stay Open All Day on Dec 12 and 19
Postmaster F W Schumann announced the local office will be open all day Saturday December 12 and again on December 19. Normally closing at noon on Saturdays the office will operate the full day during the Christmas rush for those two Saturdays.
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F. W. Schumann
New Owners Take Over Lone Star Store Near Shelby
Mr and Mrs Elmer Rudeen and Mr and Mrs Stanley Braithwait purchase the Lone Star Store north of Shelby and assume active management. Former owners Joan Brunkhorst and Dale Watkins relocate to Columbus where Dale is in business and John has not announced plans.
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Elmer Rudeen
Stanley Braithwait
Lone Star
Shelby
Joan Brunkhorst
Dale Watkins
Columbus
Dale
John
Osceola Drops Second Straight To Clay Center 51-33
Osceola high school boys fell to Clay Center 51 to 33 last Friday as Maury Watts led with seven points. Osceola to face Stromsburg in Goldenrod Conference action Friday night at home, with a 6 30 start for the junior varsity before the varsity.
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Osceola
Stromsburg
Clay Center
Maury Watts
Jim Lewis
Jan Grossnicklaus
G. R. Watts
R. Wieseman
T. Husak
L. Dinges
Dinges
Goldenrod
Aurora
Marcia Burritt Named Jobs Daughters Queen
Jobs Daughters will hold an open installation on Wednesday night December 16 at 7 30. Marcia Burritt will be crowned Honor able Queen with Beverly Bush as installation officer.
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Marcia Burritt
Jobs Daughters
Beverly Bush
Polk County Barely Missed Severe Snow in Storm
Polk County escaped the worst of last week's blizzard though western areas saw heavier ice and snow. Cars were buried near O'Neill and an Ord farm party was stranded for hours before being found, while Norfolk and Albion suffered disrupted lines and isolation. Moisture totals reached 1.42 inches, mainly rain.
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Polk County
O'Neill
Ord
Norfolk
Albion
Two Public Sales Slated in Osceola December 11 and 15
Margaret Crosby will host a household goods sale in Osceola on Friday December 11 with items consigned by Henry Studt. Dick Merrick acts as auctioneer and The First National Bank of Osceola is clerk. On Tuesday December 15 a large farm cleanup sale for Gotfrid Larson takes place west of Osceola with cattle hogs and farm machinery plus household goods. Merrick and Noble are auctioneers and the Stromsburg Bank serves as clerk.
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Margaret Crosby
Osceola
Henry Studt
Dick Merrick
First National Bank of
Merrick and Noble
Stromsburg Bank
Tot Receives Burns In Tub Of Hot Water
Johnny Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, fell into a tub of hot water while reaching for a toy. He was rushed to Osceola Hospital for treatment and is reported to be improving, though he sustained painful burns on his arms and hands.
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Johnny Adams
John Adams
Osceola Hospital
Nebraskas tax woes and football nostalgia mix in column
The piece blends Nebraska tax problems with sports lore and editorials. It recalls past football fame, mentions the Big Ten, and laments state finances while hinting at college football pride and regional sports memory. The text weaves memory with tax debates and local events.
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County March OF Dimes
Stromsa Ttty
Mao Devember
Speeter
Willie Conaroswtween
Harrean
Tfete
Stromsburg Bard
Ceurall Brown
Pare
Counte Tarm Bureau
Nersen
Otto Nelson
Nelson
Hastings College
The
CUS
John GG
Atu
Fry
Lone Star Store
Bulldogs
Oded Bils
Krrow
Aitune
Bob Kandrod
Tg. Fi
J. Ff
Sion
Fred Bond
Mike Siegel
Central City
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