Polk County Fair to Feature Carnival August 3 4 5 6
Ray Conrad announces a large Carnival and entertainment lineup for the 1960 Polk County Fair with tickets at 1 dollar for nine rides. Rides normally cost 25 to 35 cents each, offering a bargain family fun package during the event. Osceola’s A team claimed Polk County Basketball Championship after a tight clash with Stromsburg, the winning basket coming in the final seconds.
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Ray Conrad
Polke County
Polk County Fair
Osceola
Polk County
Stromsburg
The
Old Crow
Movie cameras curb drunken driving in Tuscan system
American Municipal News lauds Tuscan Arizona method using film and sound to test suspects. Tongue twisters balance tests straight line walks and coin pickup are recorded as courtroom evidence. If widely adopted, this approach could end drunk driving with reliable recordings and fewer trials.
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Tuscan
Ariz
American Municipal News
America
Prayer and freedom warn of losing liberty in Washington
Editor Glenn Martz urges Congress to heed Senate Chaplain Frederick Brown Harris. The invocation warns that valuing security, money, or luxuries over freedom erodes liberty. Martz urges readers to reflect twice and favor spending on defense of freedom over subsidies or special interests.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Glenn Martz
Washington
Martz
Public hearing on county highway program set for February 23
In accordance with SB 111 of the 1957 Legislature a public hearing will be held on February 23 1960 at 10 A M at the County Courthouse to discuss the proposed county highway program for 1960 Dale Frizzell Polk County Clerk Febraury 4 11 18
Final Report Notice in Emma J. Barker Estate
Notice from Polk County Nebraska that the Administrator filed a final account and petition for final settlement in the Emma J. Barker estate. Hearing set February 19, 1960 at 10:00 AM to determine heirship, distribution, and discharge of the Administrator.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Emma J. Barker
Martha Mildred Gembica
State of
Final Accounts and Heirship Hearing in Nebraska Estate
Official Proceedings list the final account filed by the administrator of Martha Mildred Gembica deceased, with a hearing set for March 4 1960 to settle and determine heirship and distribution. Also notices to creditors for Carl Carlson estate with claims due by June 2 1960 and a record of claims allowed for School District 19 including multiple vendors and service payments.
Riverside Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Farewells
A string of social updates from Riverside focus on families moving to farms near Central City and York, birthday gatherings for Mrs. Dale McCormick, hostings by Mrs. Ted Wyman and Mrs. Don Hayes, and several visits among neighbors. The community also reports skate parties, card games, church events, and a farewell at Fairview Hall for the McCormick family.
Richards and Dunns Attend Rural Wedding News
Osceola report notes Ernest Fuehrer and Wanda Dirk wedding in Fullerton on Saturday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Richards and Marla. Visitations and family gatherings follow as Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dake, Fred Dunn, Dale Dunn’s trip to Omaha, and Dunn relatives spend time together.
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Glen Richards
Marla
Ernest Fuehrer
Wanda Dirk
Fullerton
Wm. Dake
Fred Dunn
Dale Dunn
Omaha
Danny, Denice
Debby Dunn
Harold Grossnicklaus
Local Socials Include Birthdays and Travel Details
Walter Stahl and Robert Staahl spent Sunday evening at the Al Youngdahl home for Mrs Youngdahl’s birthday. Mr and Mrs Chris Gaedeke and Mr and Mrs Herman Carlson observed wedding anniversaries with a dinner at Louies Cafe in Columbus. The Umstead family enjoyed Saturday supper with the Bond family. Lester Anderson and sons visited Bob Lambe’s in Central City. Leonard Swan, son of Mrs Rose Swan, entered Mayo Clinic Rochester for a foot injury that worsened after six months of training race horses for M H Van Berg. He was transported to Rochester by Mr Loshbaugh and Ray Iwan and returned to Osceola Saturday, then entered Columbus Hospital for further treatment.
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Robert Staahl
Edna Crow
al Youngdahl
Bob Lambe
Central City
Leonard Swan
Rose Swan
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
M. H. van Berg
Columbus
Leonard
Loshbaugh
Ray Iwan
Omaha
Osceola
Richard Iwan
Rose Iwan
Don Cerny
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Joe Ka
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Grand Island
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Silver Creek
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Bill Bryan
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Rayner
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Bert Gissler
Hanne
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