Odd Bits by Eldena Lindblade Christmas reflections and local events
Eldena Lindblade writes of holiday prep and reflections on generosity. She notes Christmas cards, fruit cake, and plans for Christmas Eve with the Johnsons, plus a local report on the community play Dirty Work At The Crossroads and past Home Talent memories. The column ends with wishes for a happy holiday season and the gifts of faith hope and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldena Lindblade
Christ
Stromsburg
Helen Fusby
Simonson
City Community Playhouse
Osceola Stromsburg and Shelby Hospital News and Faculty Party
A hospital list records patients and dismissals in Stromsburg Osceola Shelby and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Milton Marak Mrs Edythe Larson Mrs Clarence Wagner and baby girl and many others with transfers and dismissals noted. A Forty member Osceola faculty party with spouses enjoyed dinner at Louies in Columbus singing carols and exchanging gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Marak
Stromsburg
Edythe Larson
Clarence Wagner
Lyal Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Beda Noyd
Della Donelson
Merle Mitchell
Benedict
Milton H. Anderson
Stroms
George McMeekin
H. Allen Lounsburry
Harold B. Johnson
Polk
Arthur Richter
Bessie Keith
Margaret Funkhouser
Shelby
Earl Burke
Gerald Krieger
Charlene Moats
M. LaVern Burke
Valerie Rutter
David Rosenberry
Florence E. Amerson
Harlan Younglund
Carl Nyquist
Louie’s
Columbus
Ben Gabriel Family Visitors From Palmer Visit
The Ben Gabriel family of Palmer were Sunday company of Mrs. A. W. Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gabriel
Palmer
A. W. Gabriel
County ASC committee explains 1971 farm program details
Polk County ASC Chairman Richard Sealey outlines signup windows for feed grain, wheat, and cotton under the Agricultural Act of 1970. He notes tentative set-aside ranges, payment structures, and farmer flexibility, with final percentages to be decided before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sealey
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Mr. Sealey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sealey
U.S. Department of Agriculture
ASC Committee
Osceola News Christmas Visit From John Cederbergs
The Carl Cederbergs anticipate a Christmas visit from the John Cederbergs of Rockville Maryland, confirming family plans during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cederbergs
John Cederbergs
Rockville, Md
Local residents visit family and guests in Schuyler
Donald Anderson of Lincoln visited Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Anderson Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Monica Schott was a Sunday guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. F Theisen and family at Schuyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Anderson
Lincoln
Mrs
Glenn Anderson
Monica Schott
J. F. Theisen and
Schuyler
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Fritz
Pidge & Cuff
Bush
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American Legion Club
Iris
Jes
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Joliene
Hospital News
Osceola Garden Club
Nina Bond
Margie Richards
Tenniges
Jerry
Arlene
Osceola News
Malek
Phillips ‘'66
Farm Bureau Insurance Co
Ray Soukup
Huck-Morris-Gary
Rowan Plumbing
Vit
Dale
Betty
Nahrstedt
Imogene
Dorene
Frances
Barbara
Lorraine
Opal
Gerhard Ahrens
Cengas Service Department
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