Cards of Thanks for hospital care and bereavement
Families express gratitude to staff at Annie Jeffrey Memorial hospital and Good Samaritan Center Osceola for care and support. They thank Dr Eklund neighbors Rev Trucano pallbearers organist and lunch providers. Additional thanks for kindness after losses of William Kelley and Dana Shostrom. Market prices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Good Samaritan Center
Osceola
Dr. Eklund
J. E
Helen Steeple
Arlene
William Kelley
Good Samaritan
Trucano
Dana Shostrom
Selective Service Draws to Restart with Yearly Random Sequence
Officials confirm a new random sequence will be created each calendar year for registrants turning 19. A reader asks about avoiding induction in 1970 with sequence 325, but authorities say outcomes are unpredictable as manpower needs are unclear.
Polk County ASC reports 1969 farm program disbursements exceed 4 million
Polk County ASC chair Richard C. Sealey notes 1969 payments topped four million dollars for wheat and feed grain, ACP conservation, reseal storage, and wool incentives. Farmers earned funds by respecting program rules such as terraces and storage upkeep, with 52,000 acres diverted from production and potential county grain lots rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
ASC
ASCS
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ACP
Sealey
Sediment pollution of waters and conservation efforts
Sediment from land erosion is the largest source of surface water pollution, fouling streams and lakes and raising water and electricity costs. Agricultural practices like contour farming and terracing help control sediment. For details contact the Soil Conservation Service in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Osceola
Christmas Dinner Guests Across Nebraska and Beyond
A crowded list of holiday gatherings shows many households in Stromsburg Lincoln and nearby towns hosting relatives friends and visitors for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Notable attendees include the Crow family of San Diego the McCormicks the Dakes the Ceredbergs and the Donelson clan along with guests from Washington D C and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Crow
San Diego
Cal
Calvin Crow
Nathan
York
Robert Stahl
Clair McCormick
Stromsburg
Will Dake
la Vern Dake
Irene Meacham
Rex Dake
Eric
John Young
Fullerton
Will Dake Hans
Francis Donelson
Thelma Conkling
Scott
Della Donelson
Clair McCormicks
Grand Island
Georgia Glen
Abby Tenick
John Cederberg
Bonnie Butler
Washington, D. C
Carl Cederbergs
Alvin Cederbergs
Lincoln
Carl Cederberg
Roy Carlson
Gerald
Dennis
Christmas display contrasts at Polk County Court House
A Polk County resident laments the lack of Christmas decorations at the county court house, comparing it unfavorably with Nebraska towns like Kearney and Seward. The writer recalls star lights, a lit flag on the lawn, and asks if the town lacks sentiment or ambition this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Kearney
Seward
Polk County Court House
Court House
Polk County
Ak-Sar-Ben Taps 4 Headliners for Summer Shows
Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha signs Liza Minnelli and George Kirby for five‑night runs August 31 to September 4 joining Victor Borge and Danny Thomas. Also scheduled are July vaudeville shows and two family shows, with 1970 memberships at $12 per couple and optional reduced tickets to Ice Follies and World Rodeo events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Liza Minnelli
George Kirby
Ak-Sar-Ben
Willis A. Strauss
Victor Borge
Danny Thomas
Ak-Sar- Ben
Miss Minnelli
Lottery eligibility rules clarify birth date window
The lottery pool for 1970 excludes those born before January 1, 1944 and after December 31, 1950. You won’t be included in the random selection sequence until 1971, and turning 19 next February does not grant eligibility in 1970.
V A Income Data Due Jan 15 Reminder Issued
M A Mills Jr county Veterans Service Officer reminds Nebraska veterans widows and parents to return VA income questionnaires by January 15 1970. More than 18000 recipients were sent forms and timely return is required to avoid delaying January checks. Mills office in Osceola offers assistance 8 30 a m to 5 p m weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
M. A. Mills Jr
Veterans' Service
Nebraska
Mills
Polk County
Veterans' Service Office
Osceola
Crusty Bosses and Time Machines in Odd Juxtapositions
A quirky set of lines contrasts tough bosses with sci fi travel and crowd behavior. It notes slow journeys to time travel and the urge of fans to confront scalpers. The verses hint at endurance and echoes from Pilgrim times in everyday scenes.
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Harry Lees
McCulloch Sales & Service
Hurlbut’s Cycle Shop
Tewell’s Gun Shop
Ronald V. Tewell
Lever Action
Winchesters
Nebr
Covenant Cedar Road
RCA
Zenith
Moore Lumber Co
Pontiac
Tempest
Ist
Main Stromsburg
Barber
GMC Trucs Cars Ltd & Main
Kodak Gene Neuter
Columbus
Kirby
Statewide Credit Dept
Gil Springer
New Watkins
4Th Street
Remington
Schick
Sunbeam
Norelco
Ronson
Ahrens
TV & Appli
Albert L. Timm
Shorty McVeigh
Burg Refrigera
Stromaburg
POR
Norman T. Hofbauer
Honda
Raskey Motor CO
Brainard
Kepner- Roberts
Kawasaki
Tom’s TV & Appliance
Shelby Nebr
Dick Pogue
Jim Pogue
Waveviag
Anderson
Davis Electric Osceola
Rowan Plumbing
Tatasol
T. V. Appliance Service Center
Repair & Trade-in
Servisoft
New Home
G. W. Engel
Bush Drug
MR. Swanson
Oberg Shop
Dept
Salt Lake City
Utah
Clifford Johnston
la Prec
Kola Ni
McDonald’s
Farmer’s Co-op Oil Co
V.A
Strictly Fresh
Margaret Turner
Davis Electric
Osceola Body Shop
Alan Russell
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