Osceola Chronicle 1954 Year in Review January to November
Osceola sources recount a year of varied weather from January through November. Highlights include hospital plans for Annie Jeffrey Memorial, polio fund totals, road work, new business openings, farm and school milestones, accidents, and community events with local officials and residents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola Bank
Charles W. Jeffrey
Annie Jeffrey Memorial
Here
Union Pacific Railroad
Stromsburg
Robert Need
Osceola
Korea
Osceola February Quiet. County Tourney Crowns Stromsburg Teams
February brought little excitement. Stromsburg first and second teams won the county basketball crowns. Osceola hosts the District Class C tournament next month. Bids opened for 11 miles of paved road west of Osceola. Mrs. Roy Emmons died after a long illness. Mr and Mrs Fred Calkins observed their 60th wedding anniversary. New hospital site chosen west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Stromsburg
Roy Emmons
Fred Calkins
Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Word Fragments
A long list of crossword clues and partial words spans topics from aviation and geography to mythology and language. Items include Flying machine Box Spanish title First Jewish high priest Nepal native Gist's wire Weasel Tune and more, plus scattered fragments like Dolphin words and miscellaneous hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepal
Duck Volcano
Martinique
Polk County Fair News and Local Updates
The 1954 Polk County Fair highlighted harness racing as the feature while August brought rain lifting corn prospects. Politicians campaigned ahead of primaries as a hospital floor plan was shown to the board and pavement work began. Two deaths were recorded Mrs Albert Pierson in Minnesota and August Jaenicke in Omaha. Fall activities at the schoolhouse commenced with the season approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Albert Pierson
Minnesota
August Jaenicke
Omaha
Notice of Probate in Polle County Nebraska
The County Court of Polle County Nebraska invites all interested to hear a petition for probate of the last Will of Alexa M Inness deceased and for appointment of W R Kepner as Executor on January 14 1955 at 10 am in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated December 18 1954 Judge L M Merrick (Seal) Dec 23 30 Jan 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polle County
Nebraska
Alexa M. Inness
State of
W. R. Kepner
Osceola
Polk County
Josephine Johnson
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Final Report for Charles E. Skinner Deceased
Polk County Nebraska notice to heirs and interested parties that the executor filed a final account and petition for final settlement and allowance, with a hearing set for January 14 1955 at 10 A M to determine heirship and distribution and discharge the executor. Dated December 17 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Charles E. Skinner
L. M. Merrick
Polk County Nebraska Estate Hearing for Blevins Admin
Maude A. Blevins deceased. Rus sell P. Blevins named Administrator. Hearing scheduled for January 21, 1955 at 10:00 a.m. in Polk County. Public notice seeks probate appointment and court action.
Osceola County Court Room Notice Dated 1954
County court notice from Osceola Nebraska dated December 27 1954 lists L M Merrick as part of the official action. The public record references a court proceeding or notice issued by the county court in Osceola.
New Year Watch Party Hosts React to Tragic Oakland Accident
New Year's Eve gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eklund and family included the Lloyd Hartman Lyle Cockle and Calmar Stephenson families. Word reached relatives Saturday that Hubert Moomey was killed in Oakland, California when a car ran a stoplight and struck him as he crossed the street. He was thrown about three hundred feet and died instantly. friends here mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Eklund
Lloyd Hartman
Lyle Cockle
Calmar Stephenson
Hubert Moomey
Oakland
California
Hubert
Bulldogs Upset Four-Year Undefeated Team
A fall harvest update notes corn loan set at $1.56 per bushel as the ASC reports harvest progress by October first. Paving on the highway is complete with only dirt work remaining. The Bulldogs rebounded from losses to Polk and Friend to claim a surprising upset over the previously undefeated rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Friend
Polk
Bulldogs
November Election Sparks Strong Voter Turnout In State
The General Election produced decisive party gains with Republicans sweeping all state offices while county incumbents fell. Early November saw cold conditions with nine degrees and trace snow. Edwin Hedlands prepared for a farm sale prior to moving to Wahoo. Contracts for Annie Jeffrey County Hospital awarded to D L Moffitt of Kearney on Nov 4. A Highway 30A Association formed to protect route signs, with governors and engineers attending dedication. Mrs H P Bollinger died in Omaha after illness. Milo Bresley injured in a crash at the new Big corner. Hospital and motel construction began, and the Methodist church approved plans for an $80 000 new edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubicans
Edwin Hedlands
Wahoo
Annie Jeffrey County
D. L. Moffitt Company
Kearney
Anderson
L. N. Ross
Osceola
H. P. Bollinger
Omaha
Milo Bresley
Methodists
Social rounds amid holidays in Benedict Osceola and beyond
Sunday dinner guests in the George Richardson home at Benedict included Mr and Mrs Craven Stream and family. Ford Bond home hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Gail Bush of Alliance. The gatherings continued with supper in the Earl Bond home in Osceola and a day trip to Fremont. Wayne Walford suffered a painful hay accident injuring his elbow and wrist. Families gathered to ring in the New Year at the Paul Gondringer home and other local residences hosted dinners and lutefish gatherings in Greaham, Stromsburg, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richardson
Benedict
Craven Stream
Ford Bond
Gail Bush
Alliance
Earl Bond
Osceola
Fremont
Old Bond
Wayne Walford
N. V. Gondringer
Sophia Walford
Lloyd Walford
Carl Richters
John Gondringer
Paul Gondringer
Raymond Bond
Elmer Gleim
Polk
Duane Marble
Freddy
Denver
Patricia Haythorn
Maxwell
Nebr
Lee Campbell
David Lux
Ann Marie
Charles
Burt Jurgens
Cedar Rapids
Tom Gonnermans
Ted Gonnerman
Duane Keyes
Stromsburg
Robert Carlson
Clarks
Ford Bend
Lucie Kirby
Laurence Spalding
Janis Peterson
Wayne Beatty
Lyle Cockle
Lloyd Hartman
Ralph Allison
Raymond Beebe
O. M. Thomas
Robert
Roy Thomas
Gresham
Tom Gonnerman
Otto Wegmann
St. Louis
Wegmann
Bill Beebe
Rising City
Osceola News Mixes Deaths, Weather, and Bowl Hopes
December brings death as Mrs. C. J. Johnson dies and is found days later. Eli W. Johnson family injured in a crash. A state radar car helps reduce holiday accidents. twelve violators caught. Osceola digs a new well to improve pressure. Holiday festivities rise with Nebraskan bowl hopes. local residents star in Sugar Bowl ties. Martin Roberts heads Osceola Chamber. new car licenses issued with black letters on yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
C. J. Johnson
Eli W. Johnson
Nebraska
Jim Sterup
Hastings
Glen Heckman
Lincoln
University of Omaha
University of Nebraska
Martin Roberts
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
A Notable Year Amid Tragedy and Progress
The year is described as largely successful despite tragedy and sorrow. It notes progress, many happy events, decent crops, and the absence of hunger or cold for anyone, a situation described as something to be thankful for.
Bond couple attends Sunday dinner in Osceola
Mr and Mrs George Bond were Sunday dinner guests at the home of his brother Fred Bond and Mrs Bond in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bond
Fred Bond
Mrs. Bond
Osceola
Osceola News Items: Local Visits and Holiday Bonding
Mrs. A. H. Ruth of Shelby visited Meldon Hess Sunday evening. Laura Lea Monson, Luther College student, returned to Wahoo after two weeks home for holidays. The Emil Monson family joined Einfred Peterson for New Year supper. Pvt. Robert E. Peterson also attended, home on furlough from Fort Bliss Texas after basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lea Monson
Luther College
Wahoo
Emil Monson
Einfred Peterson
Pvt
Robert E. Peterson
Fort Bliss
Texas
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T. W. Hamilton
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