Silver Creek Beats Osceola 61 to 33 In Tuesday Hoops
Silver Creek routed Osceola 61 to 33 as Kerehew scored 20 and McCormick 17 for 37 of the Red Demons total. Osceola reserves lost 23 to 18 behind 13 players under coach Shada. Jean Ann Smith, 11, gave a 30 minute piano recital at York college chapel, playing Peter Pan Suite and earning an ovation.
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Silver Creek
Osceola
Ilver Creek
Kerehew
McCormick
Shada
Jean Ann Smith
L. M. Smith
Gladys Pearson
York College
Jean Ann
West Ward
Louise Robyn
Peter Pan
Wendy
Tinterbell
Toodles
Tiger Lily
Miss Pearson
York Daily News-Times
Jean’ Ann
LeRoy (Slats) Smith
Osceola Locker Plant A Fine Asset To Community
A local Osceola locker plant owned by Fred Bond with son Sheldon offers enhanced capacity and modern meat handling, plus services in hides and meat. The facility, now 418 boxes, uses low temperature storage, insured boxes, and efficient conveyors, serving distant customers and supporting community growth. Subscriptions for Brown McDonald store stock are listed with contributors and amounts.
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Osceola
Fred Bond
Sheldon
M. P. Siegel
Central City
Oceola
Business Square
Brown-McDonald
Record Prints Earlier Next Week For Christmas Vacation
The paper will publish early next week so staff can take a short Christmas break. All copy for news and ads is due in the office by Monday with mailing to rural routes on Wednesday, requiring printing to finish Tuesday. Readers are asked for cooperation.
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Albert A. Dreier
Dreier
Building Fund
Amt
Dr. D. T. Kelley
Smith Grain Co
Harry Lees
Officers Installed at OBE S Meeting Delayed
Last week's paper notes officers elected at the previous OBE S meeting will not be installed until January.
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O. BE. S
Gift and Renewal Subscriptions Grow Ahead of Price Rise
A weekly list shows 34 new and renewed subscriptions accepted through January with the paper slated to rise to 60 cents yearly after year end. Gifts include Kenneth Almstrum and Mrs. A A Anderson among others. renewals cover a long roster of names led by Axel Anderson and M A Mills. New subscribers include Harold Klingman and Ben Zedicker.
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Tibt
Kenneth Almstrum
Kearney
Nebraska
el Almstrum
A. A. A. Anderson
Oakland
J. G. Carlson
Harold Hayhurst
Manson
Washington
Ross Richards
Thomas Mills
M. A.mills
Cynwyd
Pennsylvania
Rose Hartman
Omaha
Mike’ Tworek
Clyde Courtrey
Lloyd ‘Grouse
Calmer Boden
Gust Boden
Herman Anderson
M. A. Mills Sr
M. EB. Daniels
William Buhl
Christiana Sarow
O. A. Helquest
Clifford Johnston
Earl Bond
Wilhelm
Bahr Gunnard ‘Peterson
Emily J. Pierce
Albin Prososki
Donald Schmoker
Harold Klingman
Otto Fleming
Gordon Fredrickson
Ben Zedicker
J. B. Heckman
Flora Carnine
Ben Elledge
Gerhardt Lux
M. A. Mills, Jr
Schmoker Joins Martin Couple on Oklahoma Visit
Armand Schmoker joined Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Martin of El Reno Oklahoma for a visit to their home last week. The Martins had previously visited in the Albert and Tom Schmoker homes.
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Armand Schmoker
Alpha Martin
el Reno
Oklahoma
Martin
Albert
Tom.Schmoker
Three New Neon Signs Brighten Osceola Businesses
Osceola storefronts gained neon signs this week. Sigler Garage and Reece Farm Equipment showcase Ford branding, while the Legion Club sign was installed Tuesday. Night lighting of blue and orange adds attraction to the fronts.
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Osceola
Sigler Garage
Sigler
Reece Farm Equipment Company
Ford
Legion Club
Governor Urges Caution In Holiday Driving
Governor Val Peterson urged Nebraskans to join a nationwide campaign with the State Safety Council and Safety Patrol to cut holiday accidents. He stressed personal responsibility and extra courtesy to reduce traffic fatalities, noting Nebraska led the nation in the percentage increase of traffic deaths in the first nine months of 1947.
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Val Peterson
Nebraska
Nebraska State Safety Council
The
Safety Patrol
National Safety Council
Peterson
All Churches To Have Fine Christmas Services
A district meeting in Steomeburg heard reports from eighty members. Lavelle Lamoree elected Southwest District director for three years. Breeding and service fees discussed for 1948. Brucellosis testing urged with free livestock tests offered locally. Methodist Church plans Christmas programs and candlelight vesper service on December 21 and 28. Church activities include youth parties and World Service Sunday offerings.
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Steomeburg
Snord
Lavelle Lamoree
Southwest District
Osceola ‘Telephone Exchange
Alford
Polk County
Bang
Mr. Christianson
Breeders Supply Company
Council Bluffs
Nibler
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Refshauge
Havel
World Service
Cleveland
John Inness
Randall
Mrs Manion of Litchfield Visits Town
Mrs. Mary Manion of Litchfield Nebraska was in town early this week visiting old friends and attending to business matters.
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Mary Manion
Litchfield
Nebraska
The Swede Home Church Advent Schedule and Christmas Services
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads the Swede Home Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Missionary program at 10 30 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Children’s program at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Christmas Day service at 10 15 p.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Luther League at 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve program and social hour at 8 30 p.m. Worship service at 11 40 p.m.
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Alfield E. Franzen
Holy Communion
Luther League
Christmas Services at St Paul Lutheran Church
The St Paul Lutheran Church announces Advent and Christmas events led by Pastor Maurice Lewenson. Schedule includes Divine Worship, Sunday School, Christmas Matins, children's service, and New Year’s Eve Watch Night with film screening and refreshments.
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ST Paul Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Lutheran Church
Anna Olson
Eugene Johnson
Jesus
Luther League
Herman Bohl
M. R. Anderson
Otelia Johnson
Swenson
Howard Boden
Saint Vincent Church Mass Schedule
Rev. John H. Howe presides at 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass with communion for youths and children. (Continued On Back Page)
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ST. Vincent Church
John H. Howe
Electric service interrupted Thursday morning for line work
The electric service in the territory was interrupted briefly Thursday morning while line gangs tied in a new transmission line south of here. Chantry explained the project would enable the company to give the territory better service.
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Here
Eo Chantry
Osceola Forms Baseball Team Plans for Summer
At a Legion Club meeting on Monday night a committee of Don Johnson Elmer Horet and Roy Cox was appointed to organize Osceola's baseball team for the coming summer. With new floodlights at the Fairgrounds park plans call for all night games and strong community support is expected.
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Legion Club
Osceola
Don Johnson
Elmer Horet
Roy Cox
Fairgrounds Park
Mrs Inquist Installed President Of WSCS
The WSCS Christmas party at the Methodist Church featured a program with readings by Mrs. George Inness and carols by Mrs. Clyde Smith and Mrs. Carolyn McCormick. Officers were installed: President Mrs A F Roque beling, Millis as Vice President, Joanne Norton Recording Secretary, and Mrs P B Campbell Treasurer. Circle leaders were Mrs Lowell Hansson, Mrs I D Huston, and Mrs Lulu Ward.
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WSCS
Methodist
George Inness
Clyde Smith
Carolyn McCormick
L. M. Merrick
A. F. Roque Beling
Millis
Oenne Norton
P. B. Campbell
Circ’e
Circle ‘No
Lowell Hansson
Cirelea No
I. D. Huston
Circle No
Lulu Ward
January Wedding Set for Miss Botard and Noel Thompson
Wille Mae Botard of Alice will marry Noel Ellis Thompson of Corpus Christi on January 18 at the American Lutheran Church in Alice. The engagement is announced by bride elect’s father W. F. Botard of Alice. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Thompson of Osceola Nebraska are parents of the groom elect.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Caller Times
Willie Mae Botard
Noel Ellis Thompson
J. A. Thompson
Osceola
Nebraska
American Lutheran Church
Alice
W. F. Botard
AAA Elects Officers And Precinct Committeemen
The annual election of County AAA Committeemen was held December 12 at the AAA office. Officials elected were Herman A. Jones as Chairman Lee F Campbell as Vice Chairman and Earl O Bond as Third Member. William R Donelson was elected first alternate. Community Committeemen for nine precincts include Canada Frank D Mee Meekin Harvey A McClung Ray E Brigham Clear Creek Nick Eller Richard W Eller Alfred A Bernt Hackberry Herman J Thelen Lawrence J Heaston Ford C Bond Island Henry J Kula Marcel H Mueller Leonard V Stachura Osceola August Fischer C Rudolph Carlson Bruce Pickett Platte Elmer H Tooker Martin S Jones Charles W Wyatt Pleasant Home Richard C Sealey Milton Anderson Enoch Peterson.
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AAA
Herman A. Jones
Lee F. Campbell
Earl O. Bond
William R. Donelson
Canada
Frank D. Mee Meekin
Harvey A. McClung
Ray E. Brigham
Clear Creek
Nick Eller
Richard W. Eller
Alfred A. Bernt Hackberry
Herman J. Thelen
Lawrence J. Heaston
Ford C. Bond
Island
Henry J. Kula
Marcel H. Mueller
Leonard V. Stachura
Osceola
August Fischer
C. Rudolph Carlson
Bruce Pickett
Resuscitator Now Available Across Osceola County
Osceola volunteer fire department adds a resuscitator to its equipment and offers the service to Polk County. The device provides oxygen and artificial respiration for emergencies, with rapid response by the rescue squad on notification to Osceola’s telephone operator.
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Osceola
Polk County
Hospital News From St Francis Short List
The hospital bulletin lists recent admissions and discharges. In medical cases Chris McCormick Osceola Theodore Peterson Stromsburg Stanley Galus Osceola Lewis Schott Osceola Williard McMeekin Osceola Mrs Anna Kisler Polk Surgical Louie Kumpf Shelby George Burritt Osceola Lewis Schott Jr Osceola Discharged Chris McCormick Stanley Galus Lewis Schott William McMeekin Louie Kumpf George Burritt Mrs Anna Kisler.
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Chris McCormick
Osceola
Theodore Peterson
Stromsburg
Stanley Galus
Lewis Schott
Williard McMeekin
Anna Kisler
Polk
Louie Kumpf
Shelby George Burritt
Lewis Schott, Jr
William McMeekin
George Burritt
Edward Gillette seeks re election as Nebraska state treasurer
State Treasurer Edward Gillette filed for reelection on Thursday December 11. Appointed in 1945 by Governor Griswold while in the Solomon Islands Army service, he was elected in 1946 and now seeks a second term. A veteran of both World Wars and former Holdrege county treasurer and state senator, he is 52.
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Dwight Griswold
Solomon Islands
Gillette
Nebraska
Holdrege
Hansen Families Visit Oscelon Then Plan California Trip
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hansen and Mr and Mrs Carold Hansen of Spencer visited Oscelon Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Philip H Nyberg and their little daughter. The Hansens returned Tuesday while the other couple stayed until Wednesday before continuing to California for the winter.
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Andrew Hansen
Carold Hansen
Spencer
Oscelon
Philip H. Nyberg
California
Mrs. Sther Pratt Visits Osceola Friends
Mrs Pratt of Lincoln spent several days this week in Osceola visiting friends and calling on acquaintances.
Local names listed for committee or board slate
Stromsburg William R. Donel son Orley W. Conkling and Her bert Anderson Valley Marvin L. Dawes Rex F. Dean and Emanuel V. Forlander.
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Stromsburg
William R. Donelson
Orley W. Conkling
Herbert ¥. Anderson
Valley
Marvin L. Dawes
Rex
F. Dean
Emanuel V. For- Lander
Odd Bits of News From Osceola This Christmas Season
The column notes tax deductions and proper income tax prep to save money. Local Christmas spirit grows in Osceola with window dressings and carol music from Johnson Appliance and the Chamber of Commerce. Ice and sleet thawed after a week, raising wheat damage concerns, while the town plans to feature locker plant services in future stories.
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Sam
Osceola
Johnson Appliance Company
Chamber of Commerce
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Oneceola
Tmnity
County Extension News
Baseball
Pleasant
Richard C Sealey
Milton Anderson
Enoch Peterson
ST. Francis Hospital
NEWS
ED Gillette
Edward Gillette
Fred
Bond
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