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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
2
A local writer reflects on the approaching spring and lingering cold, sharing anecdotes about a frozen nose, saws, and roles at home. He notes license tag deadlines for 1959 and discusses upcoming March assessment changes possibly shifting to January 1. The column ends with a tongue in cheek remark about tobacco juice and love.
Daniel P. Loomis of the Association of American Railroads urges a citizens’ commission with management to end featherbedding that pays for hours not worked. He warns 1959 is a decisive year as a 31 October deadline nears and cites potential labor disputes and job losses in a vital industry.
The text argues that most industries must progress toward inflation relief and that railroads face a test with a 1919 metaphorical hitching post. Mr. Loomis calls for a fair day's work for a fair day's pay, suggesting broader implications for management and workers if accepted.
Sromemore County Agent reports one 1959 sheep shearing school set for March 30 31 at the Horse Barn College of Agriculture with Ed Warner and Frank Stigall. enrollment limited. Also outlines Fremont March 14 hog show rules with entries due by March 14, weights 190-240 pounds, one pen per exhibitor, carcass contest, and premium structure. Includes National 4-H Club Week tribute and local community notices.
Wash and wear clothing cuts ironing time but keep ironing board. A quick touch up smooths seams collars and wrinkles for a fresh look. A steam iron gives excellent results. Seam finishes after garment completion yield better results, especially pinking seams which can stretch fabric.
Mrs. Joe Karges and Mrs. Carrie Wise receive visitors at Riverside. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dake visit the Social Center Rest Home. Mrs. Don Hayes attends VFW in Clarks. Karen Ferris hosts a Thursday party. Al Heitzman and Mrs. Strickland visit Heinemeyer family in Osceola. Karges visits several local households. Ronald Carlson and Robert Bryan attend a cattle sale in Columbus.
Ladies visited Mrs Emma Peterson in Stromsburg while men bowled. Mr and Mrs Guildford Bryan attended a basketball game in Seward. Several couples visited households in the area including Meachams McCormicks and Mrs Carrie Wise. Ronald Carlson joined an Osceola alumni event. Verne Dake and Rex shared Sunday dinner with the Youngs at Fullerton. Mrs W B Dake visited Clara Lohr in Silver Creek.
Billy McMeekin placed 15th in the light weight division at the first annual Omaha Market Hog Show held at the Omaha Stock Yards. The event featured about 90 exhibitors and over 900 hogs from Nebraska and Iowa.
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