This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1971
Page
2
Local notice page shows subscription rates: 4 per year in Nebraska 5 per year outside Nebraska and 10c single copy. Quotes Edmund Burke on evil and silence.
Public notice outlines subscription renewal under a red cross symbol and lists pricing by duration, with Nebraska yearly rate and international rate. Also includes rates for card of thanks obituary poetry and advertising per inch.
Notice from Polk County Nebraska Court announces probate of the last will and appointment of Nellie C. Kuhnel as executrix with a hearing set for February 19 1971 at 10 a.m. in Osceola Nebraska. The same notice covers final settlement for Wesley A. Koehler deceased with a hearing set for February 16 1971 at 10 a.m. in the County Court.
Court announces final settlement and determination of heirship for Hattie A Randell. Inheritance taxes fees and commissions will be addressed with final account discharge and distribution of estate. Hearing set for March 1 1971 at 10:00 a.m. Dated February 4 1971 by County Judge Eldon R Johnson.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Osceola Nebraska between 1 30 and 2 30 p m on February 23 1971. The session will review the proposed one and six year County Road Programs for Polk County and allow testimony for or against and questions. A copy of the programs is on file with the Polk County Clerk for public review. Burdette A Flodman Chairman.
The document records an attest by Dale Friszell serving as Polk County Clerk dated February 2 1971. The text confirms official authentication and the clerk’s signature seal on the record. The reference indicates formal county archival practice during that period.
The Osceola Public Schools board met February 1 1971. They discussed supply purchases from multiple vendors and fixed charges for school activities. The teachers committee presented salary schedule proposals and the next meeting was set for March 1 1971 at 1 30 PM. Also notice of final report on Emma C Nyquist deceased named heirs and court hearing set for March 3 1971 at 9 00 AM.
Esther Kuhnel reports a flurry of local visits and casual gatherings. The Jerry Johansen, Morris Richards, and Peterson families frequent the weekend scene with meals, card games, and a 4-H event at Kim Stromberg's. Several birthdays and anniversaries surface among Columbus, Lincoln, Omaha, and surrounding families.
City Council of Osceola Nebraska will hold a public hearing at 8 p m February 18 1971 at City Hall on the proposed one year street plan and six year street plan by Robert T Paul consulting engineer. Residents may appear examine or question during the hearing. Fred Bond City Clerk
Mr and Mrs Arthur Gabriel attended funeral services for George Ebel 65 at St Peter Catholic Church Bellwood with Rev Fr Messman officiating and burial at St Peter and Mary Cemetery. Community updates record visits, church group meetings, weddings in O Neill and Casper Wy, and local social and family gatherings.
The Wesley Jones family Mr. and Mrs Oscar Jones the Carroll Fledmans 2nd Robin of Polk and Mr. and Mrs Charles Roberts visited Merton Fledman Sunday evening for his birthday. Mr and Mrs Ray Comrad spent Monday in Omaha for their th wedding anniversary.
Polk County farmers will join REAP a program announced by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin. The plan keeps cost sharing with the Federal government for conservation practices aimed at pollution abatement soil and water protection and open space. Applications follow county ASCS office approval. Signup dates depend on 1971 REAP funds allocation and will be announced.
Mrs Cletes Deseleca Della Deeds born March 27 1885 near Stromsburg died January 31 1971 at Midwest Covenant Home at nearly 86. She married Clinton Donels in 1905 and had three children Francis Zella and Thelma. Services February 3 at Stromsburg Baptist Church with Rev Reynolds Hamlin officiating. Interment Stromsburg Cemetery.
Frida Peterson died February 2 1971 at her Stromsburg home later funeral held February 5 1971 at Stromsburg Baptist Church She was born September 11 1878 in Savsjo Sweden oldest daughter of Anders and Anes Petersen immigrated to Osceola Nebraska married Tel a der Peterson June 23 1900 farmed in Stromsburg area Life years at Midwest Covenant Home Survived by 12 children six daughters six sons 27 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren three daughters in law three sons in law two sisters one brother
The obituary notes Mrs Peterson’s life rooted in the First Baptist Church of Stromsburg with active Dorcas Society work. Survived by sister in law Hannah Anderson Gust Lundborg daughter in law Genevieve and son in law George Mitchell. Funeral led by Rev Reynold Mamrin with organist Omer Hanson and hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Children of the Heavenly Father. Burial in Stromsburg.
The U S Department of Agriculture certified Nebraska’s meat inspection program as equal to the Federal standard under the Wholesome Meat Act. Nebraska will oversee 97 intrastate plants with its own inspectors funded by a mix of state and federal funds, bringing the total states with equal to status to 31.
Mr and Mrs Marvel Merrick of Laramie Wyoming were guests Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs George Inness returned Friday after two weeks in Phoenix and a week with the James Inness family in Harlingen Texas. Mr and Mrs Alvin Merrick of Tucson and Mrs Richard Merrick joined Mrs Don Byers for Wednesday dianet a Mr and Mrs Don Byers. Mr and Mrs Glenn Anderson with Mrs Harry Bodene and Mrs Hannah Boden visited Mrs Emil Monson on Wednesday afternoon to observe her birthday, lunch brought by the visitors.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.