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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1953

Page

2

Ordinance Fixes Water Tariff Rates and Repeals Conflicts

Ordinance 235 establishes and fixes water rates, repeals conflicting parts of prior ordinances, and prescribes when the ordinance takes full effect. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE City Council.

Osceola Nebraska Water Tariff Adopted December 22 1953

The mayor and council set water rates for city supply. Consumption up to 5000 gallons costs 2.50 minimum, 5000 to 15000 gallons 40 cents per 1000, 15000 to 45000 gallons 30 cents per 1000, over 45000 gallons 20 cents per 1000. The ordinance repeals conflicting provisions and takes effect after publication. Attest H Jay McDonald city clerk Robert R Sigler president of council and acting mayor.

Osceola Nebraska Nebraka H. Jay McDonald Robert R. Sigler

Application for beer license filed by Osceola residents

Notice states Gotfrid and Glenda Larson of Osceola Nebraska filed an application for retailers on sale and off sale beer license with the City Clerk for the North 100 feet of Lot 2 in Block 6 Original Town of Osceola Nebraska. Objections and recommendations may be filed and will be heard by the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday December 29 at 7 30 P M in the Council Chamber City Hall.

Gotfrid and Glenda Larson Osceola Nebraska

Notice to Creditors in Robert Frizzell Estate

In Polk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of Robert Frizzell Absentee are notified a hearing will be held April 10 1954 in the County Court to hear adjust and allow all claims filed against the estate. Creditors must file claims by April 9 1954 or be barred. Dated December 21 1953. L M Merrick County Judge. Dec 24 31 Jan 7.

Polk County Nebraska Robert Frizzell State of

FFA Wages War On Rats In Osceola Area

Osceola Future Farmer Chapter leads a rat control drive with Duane Peterson as chair of the Community Service Committee. The group highlights rats that wreck food values and spread disease, urging area cooperation and merchant support. Bait and information on stations, costs, and campaign parts are available from FFA members.

Osceola Future Farmer Osceola FFA Duane Peterson Osceola Ffa

KHOL-TV Channel 13 to begin December week with 5 25 p m to 10 30 p m

Reports state KHOL-TV Channel 13 will start the week of December 13 barring bad weather. The transmitter arrived November 28 and installation finished. a 500 foot tower now supports the antenna. Programming is set for 5:25 p m to 10:30 p m daily.

Khol-Tv Channel 13 Dawson County Herald

Fires Recalled in Geneva Signal Story Fragments Mentioned

A fragmentary note recalls hearing about fires tied to the Geneva Signal, with the speaker noting that fires were mentioned but not fully detailed. The passage hints at memories or rumors surrounding the event.

Geneva

Albion group invited to national MENC convention in Chicago

The Albion high school Madri gal group received an invitation to attend the National Biennial MENC Convention in Chicago in March. The group will present a fifteen minute concert and is recommended by University of Nebraska professor David Folz. Other groups from Florida Georgia Texas California Indiana and Illinois are also invited. Albion will represent Nebraska at the convention.

Albion High School Chicago David Folz University of Nebraska Florida Georgia Texas California Indiana Illinois Albion Nebraska Albion News

Boy Fatally Wounded by Revolver Accident

Larry Roberts, 16, of Wy more, accidentally discharged a revolver and the bullet lodged behind his windpipe. Doctors say removal would be dangerous and unlikely to improve his condition. Olen Ames fell 20 feet into an old dry well. he was rescued by a ladder and suffered only a pulled hip muscle. No one knew the well existed.

Larry Roberts Wymore Olen Ames Olen Wymore Arbor

Neligh pool fund committee sets June 1 goal

The Neligh News reports a slate to direct fund raising for a new pool and bath house. The committee aims to raise between 30000 and 50000 dollars by June 1, 1954 to complete the project.

Neligh Neligh News

Man Named Jim Wolfe Found in Ditch Near Schuyler

Jim Wolfe, 38, of Lincoln, was found in a roadside ditch along Highway 30 west of Schuyler Tuesday morning after a motorist spotted him. He said he lay down at midnight when foot pain left him unable to walk and, once warmed, planned to continue toward Chicago Colfax County Call.

Jim Wolfe Lincoln Highway 30 Schuyler Chicago Colfax County

Piano rolls from Asa Pollard's pickup at sale

Asa Pollard bought a piano at a sale and started to move it home in a pickup. The piano rolled out as he turned onto the road through the gate. He left it where it landed. Next morning it sat in front of his business, likely transported by five fans who dislike the piano.

Asa Pollard Asa

Dandelions Picked by George Poindexter Jr in Yard

Sequel to last week's strawberry tale reports George Poindexter Jr found dandelions in his yard on November 30 in David City. The note follows Mrs. Ernest Zeilinger’s garden harvest feature in previous coverage.

Ernest Zeilinger George Poindexter, Jr David City Banner Press

Ground prepared for ice pond construction at St Edward

George Gragert led preliminary work on a skating pond with water gradually added to saturate the ground. Once soaked, the area will be filled for freezing. Ground use was donated by Fay Thompson St Edward Advance.

George Gragert Fay Thompson St. Edward Advance

Howard County teens shine in junior car corn display

Two Howard County entries won top honors in the junior division of the Chicago International Hay and Grain Show car corn display. Norene Keller of Elba placed third and Pattie Prochaska Palmer won sixth in St Paul Phonograph.

Howard County Chicago

Scotia Engine Off Track Delays Rail Crossing Repairs

A Steel Products Corporation rep met Scotia board about new steel or aluminum windows for the school. An UP engine derailed at Scotia main street crossing Tuesday morning. Ralph Beck tried with a wrecker to move the heavy load but failed. Later, a Grand Island engine and truck arrived and crews reset the equipment before 5 p.m.

Steel Products Corporation of Omaha Board of Education Union Pacific Scotia Ralph Beck Grand Island Scotia Register

Want Ads for Electrical Wiring and Shavers

Classified notice offering electrical wiring help by Charles Fischer in Osceola and advertising Remington Schick and Sunbeam shavers with parts. Mentions Ahrens Jewelry and watch trade value. tfc.

Charles Fischer Osceola Remington, Schick Ahrens Jewelry Tfc

Harold Walstead Painting-Decorating

Harold Walstead advertises painting and decorating services with paper hanging and floor landing work, phone 3691, offering residential and interior finishing.

Harold Walstead

For Sale Four Bedroom Home In Osceola Iowa

For sale a modern four bedroom home with an acre, garage, full basement, and automatic gas furnace. Contact Jimmy Krance at 5281 in Osceola. Also seeking a man to take over a feed and fertilizer business in Des Moines county. write Box 1432 Des Moines Iowa for particulars.

Jimmy Krance Osceola Des Moines Iowa

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