Deaths and local notices in Osceola and Tremonton area
Obituary notes Eliza Youmans died at Tremonton Utah aged about 60 after long Osceola residence. Other items include property exchanges between W O Johnson and Carl Frahm, a pony and cart contest won by Lois Burgess, deaths of Fred Buchholz and a prayer incident, suffrage meeting in Lincoln, festival invoicing joke, skating on Blue River and local gatherings at Miss Violette Andersons and Christmas gifts at John Monson’s home and Mr Sargent family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Miller
Tremonton
Utah
Eliza
Frahm
Johnson
Httle
Lois Burgess
J. R. Burgess
Osceola
Fred Buchholz
M. E
Silver Creek
Lillian Stoner
Dr. McChesney
Lincoln
George Anderson
Violette Anderson
Helen Huffman
York
George Humphrey
Harry Pratt
Zelda Fentress
Mildred Brooke
Lloyd Timm
Ralph Rekley
Melford Anderson
Marion Pratt
Old St. Nick
John Monson
John
Charlies J. Sargent
Birthday surprise for Oscar Anderson at parents’ home
Twenty years ago on December 31 1926 a birthday surprise was held for Oscar Anderson manager of Economy Grocery at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Anderson. About thirty friends gathered for the planned event with only a minor hitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
Anton Anderson
Osceola To Build Pool. New Bathhouse Planned
Ten years ago on January 2 1936 Osceola began work on a municipal swimming pool with nine men due to weather. Pete Ogden is supervisor and Percy Knight the timekeeper as construction delays persist. The community club elected Jay Hastings president and named Dr A A Wurtz Clyde Smith Walter Herbes and Sam Crouse as directors. Verda Mae Hanshew and Leon Hopwood married December 31 and will reside on a farm southeast of Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Pete Ogden
Percy Knight
Jay Hastings
A. A. Wurtz
Clyde Smith
Walter Herbes
Sam Crouse
Verda Mae Hanshew
Leslie Hanshew
Leon Hopwood
Shelby
Albrecht
Wayland Church
Shel
Local Births and Marriages in Brief
Mr and Mrs James Gibbons welcomed a nine and a half pound baby girl Bonnie Ross born December 31. Mrs John Jarmin fractured her left wrist after slipping on a sidewalk near the post office last Tuesday. A son Jack Orrin was born December 5 to Mr and Mrs David Ross of Johnstown Nebraska. Mrs Ross was Miss Louise Frasier formerly of this city. Miss Lucille Kreimeyer of Deshler and Arvid Zollars of this city wed December 28 at Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibbons
Bonnie Ross
John Jarmin
Jack Orrin
David Ross
Johnstown
Neb
Ross
Louise Frasier
Lucille Kreimeyer
Deshler
Arvid Zollars
Belleville
Kansas
ASK THE FARMER WHO HAS ONE
A vintage notice from Osceola Nebraska promotes Polk County National Farm Loan Association offering Federal Land Bank loans. It highlights no commission or appraisal fee, 4 percent interest, long repayment up to 3414 years, optional payments, and weekly office hours Tuesdays and Fridays on the east side of the square. W J Stead is secretary treasurer and Henry Osantowski fieldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Uand Bank
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
W. J. Stead
Henry Osantowski
Sweet Potato Vine Grows Good House Plant in Water
A simple guide to propagating sweet potato vine in water using a glass jar. Choose a sprouting potato, monitor eye development, and keep water at the right level while avoiding overly bright light until roots form. After root growth, place in sunny area and water frequently as the plant drinks a lot.
Washing washable wallpaper with care and technique
Washable wallpaper behaves like rayon and requires gentle handling. Use rich cool suds, avoid rubbing, wet a larger area first, rinse and repeat to avoid rings, and use a sponge to prevent scratching. apply suds and rinse sparingly and extend to the whole wall for best results.
Toxin Subtilin May Fight Tuberculosis Says UC Doctor
Dr Anthony J Salle reports subtilin a tuberculosis killer in test tubes though untested in animals or humans. The antibiotic from hay bacillus subtilis shows deadly effect on tubercle bacillus and harms several other bacteria with minimal living tissue toxicity in lab experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Salle
Los Angeles
University of California
Tender French Fries Crisp Fries From Potatoes
Rinse potato slices in cold water then dry and fry in hot oil at 375 degrees. Soaking two hours yields crisper fries but lowers flavor and nutrition. The same method works for shoestring potatoes and hashed browns. add a quarter cup water to fat before adding diced potatoes to form a crisp crust.
States Vary on Taxation of Federal Property
The Council of State Governments reports that 36 states exempt U S property from tax or refer to public property exempt status. Five states Florida Idaho Iowa Texas and Wisconsin would tax federal property with congressional consent. Idaho approved a constitutional amendment in November 1943. Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Pennsylvania levy taxes on certain forms of federal property.
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United States
Kentucky
Louisiana
Minnesota
Council of State Governments
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Texas
Wisconsin
Alabama
U. S
Georgia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Council
Green Feed Supplements Vitamins For Hens
Extension poultry specialists urge allowing laying hens to range on green feed rich in vitamins A and G. Green range aids egg production hatchability and reduces feather pulling. A double-yard system provides continuous greens and helps fight disease. Oats serve as a winter grazing crop seeded at five bushels per acre for longer flock grazing.
Reading Eye Charts Signals Driver License Standards
The Better Vision institute explains eye chart readings determine driving license eligibility. Normal sight lets a person read at 20 feet, with acuity at standard levels. Reading only the 30 line implies 91.4 percent of standard, while distinguishing only the 40 line implies about 83.6 percent.
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Better Vision Institute
Sponge Bank for Soap Scraps in a Sponge Slit
A sponge bank stores soap scraps in a slit at the top making a pliable sudsy tool when wet. It offers many uses from dishwashing to bathing a dog and floor scrubbing though surfaces cannot be rinsed with the embedded soap. A jelly can be made from remnants by dissolving soap in hot water then cooling to set as a laundering aid.
Convenient Kitchen Design Principles
The article outlines three work centers for efficient kitchens: storage and mixing, dish washing, and cooking. It recommends placing the sink between the refrigerator and the range, ensuring easy movement from prep to cooking. The range should be near the dining room door so hot food reaches the table hot.
Purify Sea Water Methods Branded by Nations
The U S navy unveils a simple chemical method using two compounds and four plastic bags to turn sea water into drinkable water with a slight sulfur taste. Dr Alexander Goetz of Pasadena reports a similar two chemical process. The British navy favors a small coal briquette distiller for a safer easier solution.
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United States Navy
Alexander Goetz
Pasadena
Calif
Mine Deaths From Electric Fires Rise in Coal Mines
The Bureau of Mines reports 103 deaths from 40 underground coal-mine fires between January 1, 1943, and July 31, 1944, with electricity causing 101 of the fatalities. Trolley haulage caused fires at four mines in highly mechanized operations, prompting a report urging prevention of underground fires from electric arcs and sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
New Herbal Remedy Erb-Help Promises Quick Relief
An Osceola resident testifies that Erb-Help from Great Herbs eases gas and bloating after meals. The formula claims to cleanse bowels and liver while reducing stomach distress. Sold at all drug stores in Osceola.
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Eric
Osce Va
Suit to confirm title and partition land in Polk County
Emma E. Swope et al. filed suit in Polk County Nebraska to confirm title in fee to undivided part of the south half of the southwest quarter section 2 township 15 north range 3 west and to partition among plaintiffs and defendants. If not divisible, sale and apportionment of proceeds. Defendants to answer by January 23, 1946. Dec 20 27-Jan 3-10.
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Michael Cuba
Emil Cuba
Helen Cuba
Lucy Tipper
Alfred F. Zipper
Martha Zipper
Lillian Foy
Zipper
William Foy
OY Zipper
Verleen Zipper
Emma E. Swo “Ek
District Court of
Polk County
Nebraska
Notice to creditors in Acklund estate
In Polk County Nebraska the county court will hear and allow all claims against the estate of August Acklund deceased on April 15 1946. Creditors must file their claims by April 13 1946 or be barred. Dated December 14 1946. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
August Acklund
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
A petition for probate of the will of Louis Jansen deceased has been filed. The Right Reverend Monsignor L. L. Mandeville is named as administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for January 18, 1946 at 10:00 A.M. Dated December 19, 1946. County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Louis Jansen
Monsignor
L. L. Mandeville
L. M. Merrick
Estate of Harry W. Pratt Deceased Probate Hearing Set
Polk County Nebraska notice that a petition for probate of the last will and testament of Harry W. Pratt is filed and Esther Pratt is named executrix, with a hearing date of January 18, 1946 at 10 o'clock. Dated December 21, 1945.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Harry W. Pratt
Esther Pratt
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Estate Inheritance Determination for Lester Zipper
Polk County Nebraska to all interested creditors and heirs. DMMA E Swolek filed a petition December 31 1945 seeking a decree on the death time heirs degree of kinship and right of descent for Lester Zipper who died intestate May 17 1932 in Polk County. The hearing is set January 25 1946 at 10 00 AM in Osceola County Court.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Lester Zipper
State OF
Dmma E. Swolek
Lucy Zipper
Alfred F. Zipper
Lillian Fay Nee Zipper
Roy Zipper
Verleen
Osceola
L. M. Merrick
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