Jeanne Inness Installed Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel
Jeanne Inness daughter of Mr and Mrs John Inness was installed as Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters at a candlelight ceremony in the new Jeffrey grade school building. Attending from out of town were Karen Karrer Honored Queen of the York Bethel and Lucille Barrett Guardian of the York Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Inness
John Inness
Jobs
Jeffrey Grade School
Inness
Bethel
Beverly Bush
Ken Maurer
Karen Wieseman Jr
Mardell Berck
Mavis Carlson
Annette Watts
Lois Jones
Barbara Wieseman
Marian Inness
Betty Lou Burritt
Linda DeTurk Sr
Lora Lee Dawes Jr
Dorothy Watts
Shirley Jones
Ardith Anderson
Rita Chastain
Marleen Carlson
Joyce Roberts
Sandra Colby
Leila Miley
Shirley Hendrickson
DeAnn Conrad
W. E. Donnelly
Genoa
Karen Karrer
York Bethel
Lucille Barrett
Osceola Weekly Temperature Report Summary
Courtesy Gas Company data shows DD degree days and percentage warmer readings for Dec 1 1956 to Dec 30 1956. Past month totals 1017 DD and 28.3 percent warmer than 1955. Heating season to date 2023 DD and 30.2 percent warmer than 1955. Average temperatures listed for December 1956 and December 1955.
New Year's Eve Hangover Reflections
A humorous meditation on New Year’s Eve excess and resolutions that fade by sunrise. The piece vividly describes drunken misadventures from bed to breakfast and ends with a cheeky nudge that tomorrow’s halo will return for next year’s celebration.
Nebraska study projects modest 1955 tourist income
Lincoln report estimates Nebraska earned about 37.5 million from tourists in 1955 with U. S. 30 as the main artery. Officials say the upcoming interstate may shift travel patterns, possibly reducing local towns' traffic while offering broader routes. some areas could gain while others bypassed. A campaign by the State Historical Society aims to heighten interest in historic sites to attract more travelers and dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
U. S. 30
Omaha
State Historical Society
Green And White Nebraska Beef State License Plates On Sale
Nebraska's new beef state license plates in white with green lettering went on sale this week at the Polk County treasurer's office. By the end of the first day 354 operators had purchased plates, with fees unchanged from last year. Buyers need 1956 registration, 1957 tax receipt, and funds for tax and plate. office hours are 8:30 to 5 on weekdays and 8:30 to noon Saturday. The 1956 plates may be used until Feb 28. Mail orders add 25 cents postage. Bring or mail the tax receipt to avoid delays and duplicate requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Polk County
Anderson
Horst
Osceola Firemen Contain Chimney Blaze With Minor Damage
Osceola's Volunteer Firemen responded to a chimney fire at the Clarence Scherer home northwest of town on Wednesday afternoon. Despite high winds, firefighters gained control quickly and damage was described as minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Clarence Scherer
Nebraska Legislature opens on New Year’s Day in Unicameral history
The Nebraska Legislature began its first session on New Year’s Day, the first time opening day fell on January 1 under unicameral rules. Senators face familiar issues such as taxation spending roads salaries while debating economy and potential revenue measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Scholars Proposal Draws Legal Questions
A proposal by Sen. Mervin Bedford of Geneva to provide scholarships for students at church affiliated colleges raises constitutional concerns. Lawyers question whether funding religious schools could violate the church and state separation clause, though Bedford defends the plan as constitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Bedford
Geneva
Statehouse
Bedford
University of Nebraska
Grazing Date On Wheat Acreage Land Extended
The local ASC office announces extended grazing for land designated as wheat acreage reserve for 1957 or anticipated as corn acreage reserve for 1957. Grazing now allowed through January 31, 1957, instead of December 31, 1956.
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ASC
Farm Sale Dates Set For Jan 25 and Feb 12
Two farm sales are scheduled in the district. Wayne Irland will conduct a general clean up sale on Friday January 25 featuring four head of cattle household goods and farming equipment. February 12 offers a large sale by Alma L Carlson executrix listing extensive farming equipment trucks fertilizer buildings and related items starting at 10:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Irland
Irland
Kansas
Mr. Irland
Alma L. Carlson
Harlan C. Carlson
Bulldogs Set to Return After Holiday Break
Osceola's undefeated Bulldogs resume play next Tuesday January 8 hosting St Mary's of David City. The varsity brings a clean 4-0 slate after wins over David City Friend Silver Creek and Stromsburg, while the Reserves stand 3-1, losing only to Friend. Reserve game at 6:30 p.m. followed by varsity at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
David City
Friend
Silver Creek
Stromsburg
St. Mary’s
Tragedy and growth mark Osceola 1956 start
Osceola records a deadly car crash killing Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Fox and Dr. C. L. LeMar. The new Jeffrey Memorial Hospital nears completion as a hospital tour tradition begins. Temperature swings, snow, and a busy civic year unfold from January to June with elections, new buildings, and notable births.
Farmers 65 May Qualify Now For Social Security
Farmers age 65 by December 37 with enough income from farming or wages in 1955 and 1956 may retire in 1957 and start Social Security payments. Taxpayers on a cash basis should sell all crops and livestock likely to be held for sale before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett E. Peterson
University of Nebraska
States
Dunn and relatives take trip after visit in Polk County
Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn and Mr and Mrs Dale Dunn with family hosted Rex Dunn and children for a week with local relatives in Polk County. They then boarded a train in Columbus Friday to return home to Portland Oregon. Mix and Mrs Elwyn Johnson of Greeley Colorado visiting Polk County relatives stayed Friday with Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dunn
Dale Dunn
Rex Dunn
Columbus
Portland
Oregon
Mix
Elwyn Johnson
Greeley
Colorado
Polk County
Lee Johnson
Servicemen News Briefs From Osceola Area
Ronald K. Watts left Colum bus on 30 day leave and was hurt in a Rock Springs Wyoming bus crash near a semi truck. Two passengers died. Watts had minor injuries and continued to Camp Pendleton California. Also home on furlough are PS Glen Brazee and 3c Wayne Johnston with future postings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald K. Watts
Columbus
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Walter Watts
Glen Brazee
Fort Chaffee
Arkansas
Harry Brazee
Wayne Johnston
Camp Lowry
Denver
Osceola
Virgil Johnsston
French
Morocco
Africa
Bernts Welcome Grandchild As Ussery Family Expands
Mr and Mrs Fred Bernt announce their relation’s expanded family as S Sgt and Mrs Jesse R Ussery welcomed a five pound thirteen ounce son born December 18 in Sweetwater Texas The infant’s mother is Rose Bernt prior to marriage and Mrs Ussery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bernt
Inlaw
Sgt
Jesse R. Ussery
Sweetwater
Texas
Ussery
Rose Bernt
Social Visit Highlights from Lincoln and Bloomfield Hosts
Mr and Mrs Melvin Schock of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Tussell Ford of Bloomfield New Jersey were Sunday guests in the Axel Anderson home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs RE Ruff and children of Omaha and Mrs Gene Murray and family of Grand Island at Mrs Glen Shelmadine’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Schock
Lincoln
Tussell Ford
Bloomfield
New Jersey
Axel Anderson
R. E. Ruff
Omaha
Gene Murray
Grand Island
Glen Shelmadine
Osceola Star Vern Kuhnel Wins World Herald Honor
Osceola senior Vernon Kuhnel received the Omaha World Herald Star of the Week for his sizzling second half in the Silver Creek game. Osceola has had prior recognition with Rodger Wright also honored recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Omaha World-Herald
Silver Creek
World-Herald
Vernon Kuhnel
Alfred Kuhnel
Rodger Wright
Elmer Allinder
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Minnesota
Utah
Alabama
Nebraska
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Jobs Bethel
Mohave
Highway Dept
Nebr
Les Taylor
Bulldogs
S. B. Fox
C. L. LeMar
Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Bruce L. Anderson
Louis Daum
Board of
G. A. Rowan
Standard
Richard Merrick
Bob
D. D. Sundberg
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Shelby
Concordia
Seward
New Methodist Church
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Polk
St. Paul
Darrell D. Shostrom
Dreath
Fred Pond
Milan Snodgrass
Ray Sedlak
Norman Fintel
Calmer Herrmann
Earl Watts
Wesley Peterson
Wildlife Club
Goldenrod
Roy Trotter
New Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Ann Rene
Victor Cerny
Harry D. Landis
Walden Jones
Ruth Richards
C. W. Jeffrey
District
Bollinger
Sidney
E. A. Kiel
Forrest Mart
Mead
Virgil Johnston
Shelby Rising City
LuAnn McCormick
Roger K. Watts
Fort Sam Houston
Kepner
Ose’ Coola
Omaha Immigration Office
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Carleton Anderson
Polk County Red Cross Chapter
Springfield
Sapp
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