Osceola Wins Polk County Basketball Tournament
Osceola defeated Shelby 36 to 22 in the Polk County Tournament final at Stromsburg. Mentink and Malek led with 13 combined points, as Osceola shut out Shelby in the fourth quarter and pulled away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
Mentink
Hiastings
Malek
Mills
Polk County
Uimshler
Hastings
Case
Mr. Wilson
Polk County Association
Wallace Huddleston
Richard Malek
Sheep-Wool Meeting Set for Osceola March 12
Polk County farmers are invited to an Osceola Sheep and Wool meeting March 12 starting at 10:00 a.m. County Agricultural Agent Ray L. Cruise publicized the event with Ed Zanike from Nebraska Agricultural College Extension Service and Marshall Ross from the Mid-West Wool Marketing Association leading discussions. A film Fleece to Fabric will be shown, plus a lamb docking and castrating demo, wool outlook talk, and Nebraska wool display. Lunch is provided by the Mid-West Wool Marketing Association.
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Nebraska
Polk County
Osceola
Ray L. Cruise
Ed Zanike
Nebraska Agricultural College Extension ‘Service
Marshall Ross
Mid-West Wool Marketing Association
Jurors Summoned for March 4 1940 Overseen by Local Courts
A list of jurors including Fred Henggler Albert Gabriel Bloom and many others from Stromsburg Osceola Valley and Pleasant Home is summoned to appear Monday March 4 1940 at 9 00 AM for jury duty. The name set includes Parker, Johnsons, Lundberg, Dunbier, Gembica and several others across area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henggler
Clear Creek
Albert W. Gabriel
Valley
Albert E. Bloom
E. Stromsburg
Julius Herrman
Lawrence Burke
N. Osceola
Carl A. Johnson
W. Stromsburg
Norris Johnson
Gnuilds
D. Bryan
Archie W. Hughes
C. M.steever
Osceola City Caucus Call for February 28 1940
The legal voters of the Citizen's party in Osceola are called to meet at the Court House on Wednesday February 28 at 8 PM to nominate candidates for the April 2 1940 city election. Chairman Joel Hanson and Secretary I. D. Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola City
Citizen’s Party of
City of
Osceola
Court House
Joel Hanson
I. D. Huston
Series of Sunday Night Services to Begin
As part of the Lenten program, the Methodist church will start a series of Sunday night services next Sunday, ending at Easter. The pastor will discuss special topics, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
General Washington Birthday Messages To Congress
The entry notes General Washington's 208th birthday on February 22, 1940 and references his messages to Congress as they were from 1789 to 1797 during his presidential terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Congress
Crop Insurance for Spring Wheat Growers 1940
Spring wheat growers may insure any spring wheat acreage that with winter wheat does not exceed the farm’s total wheat allotment. Insurance based on spring wheat yield and county premium rate. Applications must reach the county Agricultural Conservation Program office by February 29, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Conservation Program
Fairview Notes Share Family Visits and Local Events
Mrs. Millie Farnsworth visits Lexington sister in Lexington while the Bensons travel to California. Nellie Benson stays in Superior with her son Gilbert. The McCormicks host and attend dinners marking several birthday anniversaries. The Havens bridge closes for repairs. Local residents gather at H A McCormick home after a Tuesday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Millie Farnsworth
Lexington
Wm. Benson
Chalmer Daniel
Ludwig Widga
Omaha
Clair McCormick
W. B. Dake
Laverne Dake
H. A. McCormick
Olson couple welcome son in Feruary birth
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Olson of Omaha are parents of a son born Saturday February 17. The Olsons are former Stromsburg residents. Mrs. Olson was Evelyn Peterson.
Subscribe Now and Save With The Paper
Almost every week new subscribers join the list. If you borrow a neighbor’s copy consider subscribing yourself. The cost is less than two cents per week and you save with grocery specials. Six months for fifty cents offered if you can’t rustle up a dollar.
Polk County Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mis Barbara Kindscher and Bruce Cowgill visited her father in Guide Rock after returning from Florida. Myra Mae Alfred planned a Osceola visit with Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Lytle. Arthur Anderson and Eldon dined with Philip Johnson and Lois. Clarence Rahrs spent an evening with Paul and Mrs Sage horn. Ervin Anderson hosted birthday gatherings for Dorothy Pearson and Mrs. Ervin Anderson with multiple neighbors. Seventh and eighth graders held a Valentine party on Feb 13 in their classroom with a lunch and Berdina Rau’s birthday noted. Mrs H A Cramer visited Sadie Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kindscher
Bruce Cowgill
Guide Rock
Neb
Florida
Myra Mae Alfred
Osceola
Will
R. B. Lytle
Arthur Anderson
Eldon
Philip Johnson
Lois
Clarence Rahrs
Paul Sagehorn
Ervin Anderson
Dorothy Pearson
Miss Pearson
Lloyd Hahn
Marilyn
Near Stromsburg
Oscar Gustafson
Paul i Stevens
Shirley
H. A. Cramer
Arborville
Sadie Clark
Albert Gabriel Buys Osceola Auto Wrecking Co
Albert W. Gabriel purchases Osceola Auto Wrecking Co of Ben Johnson and will assume possession around March 1. He plans a farm sale next Monday February 26 and has rented a house in Osceola moving with his family after the sale. Johnson’s plans remain unannounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Gabriel
Osceola
District 18 News Highlights and Social Visits
District No 18 reports a Kansas City family vacation in Lincoln visits from Osceola and Shelby residents. A club meeting at Mrs Louis Horndorffs featured balance games won by Kosch and Benda, with prizes awarded to Hasselbach Hecker and Coffin. Ostrander farewell party closed with cards before moving west of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Larsen
Kansas City
Frank Lassek
Louis Horndorff
Kosch
Gus Benda
Ralph Hasselbach
Fred Hecker
Ellen Coffin
District No. 18
Gaive
Mrs. Ostrander
Osceola
Mary Rose Kosch
Shellby
Anton Micek
Residents visit, hospital return and social guests in Hackberry
Roy Iler and son and Lloyd Lindgren and son drove to Omaha to bring John Tler home from the hospital where he had been since Christmas. Miss Beverly Hennings of York and Howard Cox of Lincoln were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W Hennings. Mr and Mrs John Rasp of Shelby visited in the home of Mr and Mrs N S About Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs H A Peterson of Stromsburg were guests of Mr Lee. Mrs Telander Peterson and Mrs Forrest Birdstall of Palisade with S J Harless and Lee Harless spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Stanley Harless. Miss Doris Toline of Omaha and Mr and Mrs J W Toline visited Mr and Mrs Harlan Toline Sunday. Miss Lynette Larson was a Grand Island visitor Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earl Burke spent Sunday with Mrs Martha Myers and with Mr and Mrs John Myers at Polk. Mr and Mr J L Hurd and son visited the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Powell at Benedict Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Iler
Lloyd Lindgren
Omaha
Johnny Tler
Beverly Hennings
York
Howard Cox
Lincoln
Co. W. Hennings
John Rasp
Shelby
N. S
H. A. Peterson
Stromsburg
Lee
Telander Peterson
Forrest Birdstall
Palisade
S. J. Harless
Lee Harless
Stanley Harless
Doris Toline
J. W. Toline
Harlan Toline
Lynette Larson
Grand Island
Earl Burke
Martha Myers
John Myers
Polk
J. L. Hurd and Son
Fred Powell
Benedict
Polk Coos Tuition Division Debate Over Allocation
A local report examines how Polk County COO H. S. Tuition is divided among departments. Officials discuss funding formulas and competing needs, seeking clearer guidance for budget riders and school operations.
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POLK
H. S
Polk County 4-H and Extension Banquets Scheduled
Arrangements are made for two 4-H and Extension Service banquets in Polk County and Osceola on March 8. County Extension Agent Ray L Cruise announced the events to be held at Odd Fellows Hall in Polk and the Osceola Methodist Church basement starting 6 30 p m. Families should bring their own lunch and dishes. Entertainment includes music talks and movie pictures with former County Agent Howard L Peterson appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Ray L. Cruise
Polk
Howard L. Peterson
Beef Pork and Mutton Club Formed in East Pleasant Home
The Beef Pork and Mutton Club met at R L Smith home February 15 and organized a Sheep Club to be renamed Ewe and I Sheep Club. Officers elected include Richard Anderson president and Elizabeth Smith secretary. Nine members enrolled and a March 15 meeting was set with Morace Smith as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pleasant
R. L. Smith
R. L. Cruise
Luther League to Meet at Church Parlors This Thursday
West Side community notes show Luther League gathering in church parlors this Thursday evening. District 70 patrons hosted a farewell party for the George Bush and Arthur Larson families moving soon, held at the Bush home with lunch and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side News
Luther League
District 70
George Bush
Arthur Larson
Bush
Axel Fredrickson
Gordon
Wesley
Irene Gilliland
York
Lincoln
Adeline Fredrickson
John Fredrickson
Osceola Local Farmers Union Meets at Miller Schoolhouse
The Osceola Local of the Farmers Union met at the Miller school house Monday evening. Delegates reported on the Omaha convention last week and Alberta Berck spoke as the young farmer delegate. Mrs. Art Timm led a quiz followed by hot dogs and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Elaine Treadway
Lola
Dorine Miller
Polk County Conserva tion Checks Disbursements Totals
Polk County farmers and landowners received 278726.48 in 2073 conservation checks over recent weeks with values from 2.00 to 900.00 and an average of 134.46 About 40000 remains to be issued and 340 assignments were advances to over 200 farm operators totaling 28887.18 Banks individuals and associations funded these loans to finance crop planting cultivation and harvesting or to provide farm worker necessities Only one assignment allowed per farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk CO
Polk County
Huston Wins Local D A R Citizenship Essay Contest
Kathryn Huston won the Osceola high school citizenship essay contest sponsored by the local D A R chapter. Four seniors Ruth Walgren Irma Stewart Ferne Kotlar and Huston competed on scholastic grounds. Huston’s essay advanced to the state contest for a chance at a trip to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn. Huston
P. B. Campbell
L. M.shaw
W. R. Kepner
Osceola High School
Kathryn
Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Messing Family Updates as Illness Reaches Columbus
Frank and Edward Messing learn their mother Mrs. John Messing is gravely ill at home in Columbus after a Sunday stroke. Notables attend local events with officer elections at Harmony Club and various visits to relatives across Shelby and Butler counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Edward Messing
John Messing
Columbus
Frank Jaax
John Gabriel
Harmony Club
Gabriel Home
Sophia Kregha
Elsie Cerny
Leonad Shemek
Terence Messing
Leonard
Richard Heimer
Alfred Gondringer
Shelby
Cyrus Janicek
Marlene
Janice
Butler County
Julius Nebosis
Richard Eller
Silver Creek
Harold Ingalls
St. Anne’s Society
Marguerite Peterson
Los Angeles
Henry Nebosis
Kusek
Dist
Glenn Augustin
Frank Fozzard
Osceola Hospital News Highlights Local Patients
Mrs. Ed Brown was admitted as a medical patient last Thursday. Charles Brindle of Gresham is improving rapidly and expects to leave for home soon. Walter Bush was released from the hospital and returned home west of Osceola Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital
Ed Brown
Charles Brindle
Gresham
Walter Bush
Osceola
Free Movie at Gabel Implement Shelby
A free film showing is advertised for Saturday February 24 at 2:00 p m on Allis Chalmers farm machinery and comedy. Gabel Implement in Shelby hosts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Chalmars
Gabel Implement
Shelby
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S. Osceola
Canada
Washington
Europe
Eugene Olson
Olson
Evelyn Peterson
R. BE. A
C. F. Donelson
Loyal Neighbors Club
Morris Johnson
Andrew McCumber
Milton Anderson
William Seward
Topeka
Kan
Herbert Olson
Tom Kreis
Russell Kries
Tracy Nelson
Elmore
Tom Kries
Ralph Kreis
Omaha World Herald
Albert Gabriel
Hackberry News
Duncan
High Prairie
Victor
ST. Andrews
Polk—Viking Hall
Istromsburg
Scott’s Hall
Shhlby
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