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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1971
Page
2
Osceola Nebraska edition notes ownership by Kathleen A Howe editor with annual rates four dollars within Nebraska and five dollars outside, single copy ten cents. The paper began as The Homesteader in August 1872 by H. T. Arnold and is a second class matter at the Osceola post office. An Edmund Burke quote is cited.
Notice to subscribers lists renewal options and rates dated January 22 1971 with a seal by County Judge Eldon R Johnson. Probate in Polk County Nebraska states a petition for probate of the will of Adolph E Kuhnel and appointment of Nellie C Kuhnel as executrix, hearing February 19 1971 in Osceola.
Public notice from Polk County Board of Commissioners and Nebraska Department of Roads invites written requests for a combined corridor and design public hearing on Highway Project No. S-65(11) beginning near Section 20 and extending about 4 miles north to Section 5. Requests must be filed with the Polk County Clerk by February 18, 1971. if hearing is requested, time and place will be announced. Dated January 12, 1971.
The State of Nebraska informs all interested parties that a petition for mal-settlement determination of heirship inheritance taxes fees and commissions distribution of estate and final account discharge has been filed for Wesley A Koehler deceased. A hearing is set in the county court on February 16 1971 at 100 o clock AM.
The Board of Trustees of the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital will meet at 8:00 p.m. on February 10, 1971 in the hospital board rooms at Osceola Nebraska. Bill Norton chairs the session as hospital board chairman.
The record lists multiple traffic fines across towns for night and Vascar speeds with amounts from 10 to 60 dollars plus 5 dollar costs. Marriage licenses are issued for Osceola couples Lee Boden Barbara Klein and William Snodgrass Sharon Soukup with marriage dates in January 1971. A December correction adjusts Bridget Rolene’s night speed case from 30 to 60 dollars and 5 dollars costs.
Local residents attended the funeral for Nick C. Schmidt at St Bonaventure Church Columbus. Families including Meisters and Sterups traveled to pay respects. Nearby, Gabriel and Bernt families visited, and distant relatives from Laramie Tucson Sutton Kearney and Omaha joined Mattie Banks services. Dorothy Gondringer visited Osceola and Shelby over the weekend.
In Osceola notes from February 2 1961 Rosetta Gabriel and Carol Henry were honored at bridal showers. Midwest Retail Farm Equipment Assn held its 70th annual convention in Omaha. Florence Waller family moved to Shelby. Philo Hewitt welcomed a baby boy January 26.
Fifty five years ago today Mr and Mrs Myron Brown mark their golden wedding at home in the city. District Judge Corcoran arrived and court convened. John Carlson and crew headed to Shelby for plumbing work amid local business. Osceola Wrestling Club hosts Tuesday night matches to boost interest. Harvey Ball and Raymond Anderson returned to Grand Island for business college. Miss Josephine Marquis hosted a farewell dinner for part of her circle.
C E Carlson to Omaha for appendicitis operation after prior surgery last year. Mrs E Hasselbalch and daughter Lena visited Mrs Fred Shank. John H Koehler schedules livestock sale including 11 horses 12 brood sows and farm machinery at his Osceola area farm on February 10 at 10 am. Ben Elledge attends cement manufacturers convention in Omaha. Clarks girls beat Osceola 13 to 10 on January 27. Osceola lineup listed with players Dora Timm Mae Anderson Musetta Ball Gertrude Inks Myrtle Dolan Mae Chauner.
Bruce Treffer, president of the Polk County Junior Leaders 4-H Club, joined District V leaders at the University of Nebraska Lincoln to plan a March 19 20 conference at the Nebraska Center. District V has over 1100 junior leaders from 23 southeastern Nebraska counties. Lynn Jones, Polk County Agent, also attended the planning session.
The Miriam Circle will meet at Green's Chapel on February 11 at 2 p.m. Various local families and guests are noted visiting and dining, including the Donelsons, Hartels, Warters, and Berggrens, with several Sunday and Friday gatherings and a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary honored at the Berggren home.
Mrs Sundberg hosted an All-Host dinner with Lewis Berggren Forrest Berggren Paul Strand and others. Numerous visits and dinners followed through Friday and weekend with families including Beatty Newcomer Obrist Lindquist Hollister and Kumpf. Steve Hollister began at Platte College in Columbus. Last Friday, Raymond Burke hosted dinner with Jerry Engel and Jerry Lytle families from Lincoln.
Mrs. Thomas Hofbauer of Grand Island says they like their new home real well. They live near a shopping center and their church, making the move convenient and comfortable.
Mrs. Effie Fernandez hosted a Saturday dinner with guests Dennis Johansen, Dave Rutter, and Rick Rutter. The gathering noted the birthdays of Dennis Johansen and Rick Rutter.
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