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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
4
Classified ad lists used tractors and implements including John Deere models from 1938 to 1948 with powerlift starter lights and repainting. Ford 1946 tractor and Lister John Deere No 730 two row plus 15 ft disks and Case 15 ft disk. Godig John Deere No 820 two row late model. Manure loaders two selections.
Compact showroom teaser lists John Deere models 70 60 SQ and 40 with drawbar and belt horsepower figures. Also notes four row lister 1953 1954 display tractors loaders snow scoops and Letz burr mill with elevator on floor.
A fire at the Stanley Bartos Jr. farm south of town destroyed a barn and about 75 ewes and lambs worth an estimated 5 000 dollars. Other livestock were outside the barn when firefighters arrived as the structure was leveled. The loss was reported by the Wilber Republican. A hearing on forming the Twin Loops Reclamation District faced no opposition and approval was expected, smoothing plans to irrigate about 52 000 acres in Valley Greeley Howard and Nance counties per Scotia Register.
Mrs. Fred Dawson of Omaha narrowly avoids serious harm when her car left the road on a hill near Ashland, hit a guard rail and lodged in a Salt Creek bank tree, while a separate notice reports plans for a fertilizer distribution plant by Saunders County Farmers Co operative Oil Association with a $17 000 to $20 000 budget and location search.
A Legion Club gathering Friday night discussed re organizing the St Paul Golf Club and advancing plans if a suitable location is found. A merger with the St Paul Gun Club was seen as a strong possibility to reduce initial costs for a course.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Schuyler for William H. Byrne 72 of Rogers who was fatally shot Sunday afternoon with a .22 rifle at his brother John Byrne's home in Rogers. Dr. George Byrne was present and John Byrne slashed his wrists but is recovering in a Schuyler hospital.
A stuffed crow will serve as a perpetual loser's trophy for the Geneva Holdrege game. A local amateur taxidermist mounted the bird, Geneva will supply a large cage, and each pep club will add a purple and gold cover. The annual loser keeps the bird until the next contest.
The Geneva Signal notes a strong, friendly rivalry with Holdrege. Officials from both administrations and coaches maintain a cordial relationship, suggesting more cross-school goodwill would benefit regional athletics and cooperation.
Mother Tegler and Mother Bow ens called a man with a blow torch to thaw a key hole at the L A Bake Shop so the shop could unlock. In a separate report the B E Krantz family faced monoxide gas poisoning from a chimney vent closure, hospitalizing Mrs Krantz and her son while Mr Krantz suffered a headache.
A local group organizes a dam project on the Blue River near the former site to create a fishing area. About $500 has been collected to cover initial construction costs and the group estimates roughly $1,000 more is needed for materials while labor will be donated.
Voters in St. Edward cast ballots Tuesday on a water bond, passing 144 to 8. City officials will proceed with plans for a new well and equipment, including a six inch pump.
Polk Progress reports an examination for the postmaster position at Polk will be open for applications until February 16. The notice calls for qualified residents to apply and compete for the role.
The North Platte Tribune Shopper reports a new carbon monoxide gas chamber has been installed at the city pound to provide a more humane disposal method for small animals.
Robert Wayne Need born May 21 1930 in Osceola Nebraska died December 7 1953 in Chung Bae Yong Korea while operating a tractor over an icy mountain pass. He served from April 1952 training at Camp Chaffee and Camp Polk before Korea in March 1953. Survived by his mother two sisters and several relatives. funeral held January 31 at the Osceola Methodist Church with interment in Osceola Cemetery.
Alta Liska reports a flurry of Tuesday and Sunday calls across district 18 family homes. Grandparents Hecker, Gonka, Spitz, Micek and others host and visit relatives near Columbus Shelby and Monroe with outings to Duncan and Silver Creek.
Mr and Mrs Morris Gar Retson of Monroe join Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf of Benedict in a social notice reflecting family ties and local community connections.
Greens Chapel residents host a string of Sunday and weekend visits from relatives and friends. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. James McBeth and family, Olive and Ray McBeth, J. B. Heckman, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Johnson, Raymond Burke and relatives, Janet Sundberg, and many others. The 12th wedding anniversary of Emil Kubicek and spouse is celebrated with neighbors and relatives from Shelby Columbus and Co lumbus.
Polk news reports Mrs. Hannah Anderson receiving $260 from the Helping Hand program after correct answers on a TV program hosted by Admiral Conely of Long Island College. The piece notes her disability and recent losses, the Porta-List cost, community donations, and local recognition. Other items mention births, travels, a pantry prize from a Hollywood radio program, and meetings of local clubs and credit unions.
Ten 4 H clubs collaborate for a Community Hall Fun Nite on Saturday evening February 6. Mrs. Harold Green Mrs. Ted Otte Jr and Mrs. Lloyd Hahn head the committee. Kenneth Schmidt Polk County Agent will attend. Free lunch will be served. skits musical numbers and a 4 H Congress report by Sondra Hill with souvenir exhibits will add interest. Everyone welcome.
Mr and Mrs Fred Yungdahl and Mr and Mrs LeMoyne Anderson Scott and Bryce attended a 35th wedding anniversary dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Leo Mark at Platte Center on Wednesday.
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