Christmas Gift List Recipients Of Osceola Record Honor
A list names individuals and couples in Osceola and beyond receiving the Osceola Record as a Christmas gift. The items show recipients from Dallas Texas to Cape Girardeau Missouri and notable service members with sponsors including family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hilliard
Dallas
Texas
J. F. Theisen
Howells, Neb
Raymond Schott
H. A. McCormick
Portland
Oregon
Wm. Dake
Rolland Peterson
California
Edna Peterson
Donald G. Geir
Don Swanson
Floyd Frizzell
Silver Creek
Bruce Pickett
Ronald J. Johnson
John R. Craig
Lena Johnson
Walter Bredehoff
Myr
Harold Krueger
Elbert Hubbard
Manson
Washington
Ross Richards
Clarence Imhdoff
Camden
Maine
Evelyn Krenk
Schuyler
Irene Burritt
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Martha Herger
Shelby
Aug. Jean
Lois Henderson
Vallejo
Calif
Victor Sterup
John W. Gabriel
Albert A. Gabriel
Raymond A. Hanson
Moline
Ill
Lyle F. Holm
Cape Girardeau
Andrew Hanson
John Oberg
Alta
Iowa
Ivar Oberg
Leonard Matheson
Manchester
Wash
Tom Reece
Wallace family plans Christmas in Cheyenne Wyoming
Joan Wallace of Mason City travels with Dr and Mrs Ordo Wallace to Cheyenne to spend the holidays at the LaVon Wallace home Kenneth Wallace and family of Denver will join for Christmas Holiday open house at Mrs Edith Heilman home Wednesday evening December 23 from five to seven thirty guests included courthouse employees close neighbors and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wallace
Mason City
Ordo Wallace
Cheyenne
Wyoming
LaVon Wallace
Kenneth Wallace
Denver
Edith Heilman
Court House
War of the Worlds ponderings spark Mars peace musings
A reflective holiday column muses on Mars and Buck Rogers era ideas, urging world unity to face imagined Martian forces. It cites Noels’ French origin, Christian goodwill, and a Webster reference, ending with a festive toast to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Buck Rogers
Einstein
United Nations
Earth
Noel
Natalis
Webster’s
New Collegiate Dictionary
Drive Carefully During Holidays Urges Safe Travel
An editorial urges Nebraska and midwestern states to heed holiday traffic dangers as fatalities rise. It warns drivers to observe signals, keep to safe speeds, avoid fatigue, heed slippery roads, and ensure cars are in good condition, stressing that life depends on careful driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Midwest
Seed peddlers warned over untested oats varieties
University of Nebraska extension warns against seed salesmen selling un adapted oats Craig Clintafe and Clintland at high prices. Notes Clinton and Clintland show similar maturity and test weight, with Clintland comparable to Clinton while Mo 0-205 dominates production this year. Advises reading contracts to avoid freight charges from distant shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agronomy Department
University of Nebraska
Craig
New York
Nebraska
Ajax
Clinton
Clintafe
Iowa
Nemaha
Andrew
County Offices to Close for Two Saturdays
Polk County courthouse offices will close for two Saturdays. The closures extend into the day after Christmas and after New Year’s. Citizens should plan to visit earlier in the week to complete business before the weekend closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Cold snap brings record cold but no snow to Polk County
The region faced a severe winter spell with temperatures dipping to 11 degrees above, then one degree above, and nine degrees above on successive nights. Strong winds increased hardship, though no snow fell this week. Readings come from Harold Klingman, Osceola weather observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Harold Klingman
Osceola
We Are Fouled Up On Dates Says Carleton Anderson
Polk County Treasurer Carleton Anderson demands clarification from The Record over conflicting closing dates for county offices. An ad listed December 2 as car license sales start, but the offices were to be closed that day. Anderson says the ad ran before the closing decision and licenses cannot be bought until Monday January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Anderson
Polk County
Carleton
Bulldogs Drop Two Games Past Week
The Osceola Bulldogs lost two games in the past week. Friday at Silver Creek, an overtime 49-46 defeat after a 42-42 regulation tied game. Gabriel led with 13 points, Dinges and Lewis added nine each, Wieseman four fouls and a 44 free throws made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Osceola
Gabriel
Dinges
Lewis
Grossnicklaus
Wieseman
Fullerton
Bulldogs
Jan Grossnicklaus
Maury Watts
Polk
Property Deeds In Polk Osceola And Stromsburg Nebraska
Municipal Corporation Deed Polk Village to Joseph J Bills and wife for lots 11 to 16 and halves of 17 19 in Block 1 Wilsons Addition. Waranty Deed Crosby to Anderson for a parcel in the Northeast corner of Lot 4 Nances Morrills Second Addition Osceola. Warranty Deed Abbott to Nordstrom Lot 2 Block 3 Hedstroms Addition Stromsburg. Roy Parks to Glen Wobig Lot 6 Block 7 East Addition Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Corporation
Polk
Joseph J. Bills
Wilson
Nebraska
Waranty
Margaret B. Crosby
Arthur W. Anderson
Nance & Morrill
Osceola
Winnie Abbott
Raymond E. Nordstrom
Headstrom
Stromsburg
Polk County
Roy Parks & Wife
Glen D. Wobig
City of
Nebr
Legion Club Plans New Year Party at Osceola Legion
The Osceola American Legion plans a New Year’s Eve party at the legion building. Manager Jack Malek says hats horns noise makers balloons and stringers are ready. Rooms are specially decorated for the annual legion celebration inviting all to attend that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Osceola American Legion
Legion
Jack Malek
Truck License Fees Rise for 1954 in County Records
County treasurer announces higher 1954 truck license fees for farm and commercial units. A 2½ ton farm truck rises from 10 to 25 dollars, commercial 2½ ton from 25 to 40, passenger cars lift to 6 or 8 dollars by weight, and commercial licenses scale up to 320 dollars for 9½ to 10 ton capacity, with increases of 30 dollars per ton beyond. A full schedule is in the Record or at the treasurer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Anderson
Chamber of Commerce Lights Up Osceola Awards
Osceola residents entered the Chamber of Commerce light contest with a total prize pool of 30.00 dollars. Top honors went to Dr. W F Monson for house lighting and Rev H P Bollinger won the new window display category. Judging occurred last week with the top five prizes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
W. F. Monson
H. P. Bollinger
H. Jay McDonald
Ord Wallace
Ray Sedlak
Ervin Gustafson
John Gustafson
Osceola News Social Roundup Highlights
Burt Smith remains confined to his horfin due to illness. Mrs. Mary Manion of Grand Island overnighted with Mrs. Jessie Hewitt. Max Anderson arrives home for holidays from Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. Oscar Boden attends Christmas programs at Districts 53 and 48. Mrs. F. C. Banks of Lincoln visits Merrick family weekend. Richard Merrick hosts dinner guests including Ray Conrad family and Clemmer brothers Jim and Morris from Great Lakes and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Smith
Mary Manion
Grand Island
Jessie Hewitt
Max Anderson
M. R. Anderson
Max
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Oscar Boden
District 53
District 48
F. C. Banks
Lincoln
L.M. Merrick
Richard Merrick
Lt Col T L Black Receives Bronze Star in Japan
Lt Col Peter T L Black of Osceola Nebraska is awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Col Samuel R Browning Far East Army Forces at Camp Zama Japan. The citation notes his meritorious service as assistant chief of staff for supply with the Munsan ni Provisional Command Korea. He and family reside in Osceola and he serves as transportation officer with the Yokohama Motor Command. He is a University of Nebraska graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter T. L. Black
Osceola
Neb
Samuel R. Browning
Far East Army Forces Transportation
Camp Zama
Japan
Black
Ann
Munsan-ni Provisional Command
Korea
Yokohama Motor Command
Ile
University of Nebraska
Marcia Burritt Installed as Honored Queen in Osceola Daughters
Bethel No. 61 of the International Order of Jobs Daughters of Osceola installed its officers on December 16 after a pot luck supper and gift exchange. Officers include Honored Queen Marcia Burritt, Sr. Princess Marjorie Mouden, Jr. Princess Joyce Jones, and others with a candle light adenda and a passing of flowers. The event featured a choir and a Past Honored Queen pin presentation to Bever ly Bush and a white carnation tribute to Marcia Burritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel No. 61
International Order of Jobs Daughters of Osceola
Marcia Burritt
Marjorie Mouden Jr
Joyce Jones
Kay Taddiken Marshall
Sonja Walker
Donna Carlson
Jéanne Inness
Karleen Carlson
Marian Ransom
Sandra McMeekin
Connie Stream
Marlene Richards
Donna Cole
Sharon Hoffer
Joyce Stevens
Ruth Sigler
Joan Red
Judy Koehler
Sharon Brazee
Beverly Bush
Bonnie Bond
Judy Bond
Sharon Adelson
Joyce Scow
Laura
Waller Farm Set for Referee Sale January 5
The Waller farm five miles west and one mile south of Osceola will be sold at a referee's sale on Tuesday January 5 at 2 00 pm at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse. The quarter section includes a six room house and improvements in a fertile productive area. Further details from Mills Mills and Mills or Philip H Nyberg referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Osceola
Philip H. Nyberg
Mail mixups and holiday greetings from Osceola Record
A lighthearted Osceola Iowa minister and Osceola Nebraska mail mixups headline the holiday issue. The Record recaps unusual address errors, Eisenhower, farm policy praise, and a Christmas message from Osceola merchants and staff.
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Extension Dept
Indiana
Legion Club
C of C
Osceola News
Col
T. L. Black
Marcia Burritt New
World Herald
Record
Eisenhower
Hank Slocum
Clarks
McCarthy
Stromsburg High School
Dick Nelson
Yorgi Yorgenson
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