Polk County Farm Loan Association Declares 12 Percent 1947 Dividend
Mr. W. J. Stead announces 7 percent special dividend checks mailed to all stockholders as of November 30 1947, completing 12 percent total for 1947. A regular 5 percent dividend was paid May 31 1947, aiding loans at below four percent. Annual stockholders meeting set for Osceola on Tuesday February 10.
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W. J. Stead
Polk County National Farm Loan Association of
Osceola
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Stead
Extension Board Sets February Meeting Dates and Nominations
The January 2 extension directors meeting in the Extension Office listed President Arthur Deeter Secretary Lloyd Hahn Treasurer Alfred Grossnicklaus and Director Dwight Newcomer. They discussed annual meeting plans and elected directors from Clear Creek Stromsburg and Hackberry precincts with nominations to be broadened from the floor.
Osceola to Host Polk in First Goldenrod Conference Game
Osceola prepares for a home Goldenrod Conference opener Tuesday January 13 in the new gymnasium. The team has four home games in six weeks starting with Polk, then Aurora January 30, Silver Creek February 3 and Shelby February 6. The squad shows progress despite recent losses with tight margins.
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Goldenrod
Osceola
Eymnasium
Polk
Aurora
Silver Creek
Shelby
Chamber of Commerce to Meet January 12
Osceola Chamber of Commerce set meeting for January 12 at 8 00 p m at the Legion Club. Officers will be elected and all members urged to attend.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Osceola
Legion Club
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The family of Norman A. Pearce and relatives express gratitude for help during their loss of a mother grandmother and sister. They thank Rev John Herrmann the pianist singers casket carriers and those who sent flowers and sympathy. The mourners include Mrs Vena Sanford Mr and Mrs Lloyd Britton James McBeth Robert H McBeth Francis M McBeth Wm H McBeth and Mary F Manion.
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Oll
John Herrmann
Norman A. Pearce
Vena Sanford
Lloyd Britton
James McBeth
Robert H. McBeth
Francis M
Observations on Dairy Barn Improvements by Rodene
DeVerne Rodene, an inseminator for the local Artificial Insemination Unit, notes many dairy barn upgrades during farm visits. He cites two new stanchion systems, floors and gutters, plus ceilings, lighting and radio as signs of improved sanitation and dairying practices. He stresses service to Nebraska bulls via the Breeding Association and advocates better breeding as a key improvement.
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DeVerne Rodene
Rodene
Nebraska
Nebraska Noxious Weed Conference Opens At State Fair Grounds
The 1948 Nebraska State Noxious Weed Conference begins January 8 at 9:30 in the arena of the 4 H Building Lincoln with forenoon topics on weed control home and nation Do s and Don ts of Herbicides high and low volume application and Farmers Future Security A 6 30 p m Cornhusker Hotel banquet features Governor Val Peterson and Dr James M Reinhardt Friday marks chemical and equipment show day Forty seven exhibitors display equipment and chemicals with panels led by G Clare Buskirk and James Pollock.
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State Fair Grounds
Lincoln
Seil Conservation Service
Cornhusker Hotel
Val Peterson
James M. Reinhardt
G. Clare Buskirk
James Pollock
Farmers Day at Columbus Highlights Carr Yield Winners
January 15 Farmers Day in Columbus features a prepared program and the announcement of Regional Carr Yield Contest winners.
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Columbus
Sigler Garage Announces New Ford Truck Line Display
Sigler Garage in Osceola schedules January 16 open house to unveil Ford's 1948 postwar truck lineup. Bob Sigler says the display marks Ford's greatest truck market entry with a wide range of models and capacities. The dealership celebrates its 21st anniversary as a Ford dealer next month. In Polk County, December welfare figures show Old Age Assistance, ADC, and General Relief totals with admin costs and county shares outlined.
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Osceola
Sigler Garage
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Bob Sigler
Ito
Sigler
Polk County
Polk County Welfare Department
ADC
Community Dinner and Entertainment at St. Vincent's Church
A Sunday event at St. Vincent's Church offers a big turkey dinner and evening entertainment for attendees. The afternoon includes lunch and activities designed for all ages, inviting neighbors to share in a festive gathering.
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St. Vincent’s Church
March of Dimes Drive Urges 1948 Contributions
The National Foundation leads the fight against infantile paralysis with support from the American people through the March of Dimes. Local county chapters keep 50 percent of funds to aid polio victims with hospitalization medical nursing and therapy services and transportation. Citizens are urged to donate to the 1948 campaign.
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The
National Foundation
Pola’s Oldest Citizen Called By Death
George Reeb born March 9 1856 in Alsace Lorraine France. Immigrated 1886 to America and married Charlotte Reed in Peoria Illinois. Lived in Polk Nebraska retired 1924 and died December 26 1947 at age 91 years 9 months 17 days. Survived by five children, many grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral December 29 conducted by Rev Long with Lutheran cemetery burial.
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Kathrine
Nicholas Reeb
Alsace-Lorraine
France
America
Peoria
Illinois
Charlotte Reed
York County
Nebraska
Polk
Lutheran Church
Charles Carlson
Wm. Garling
Henry Lillie
Sophie
Helen
Harold
Portland
Brauer
Carrie Newhouser
Henry Reeb
Ill
Carmon
Pleasanton
Pete Kennel and Sons
Carl Reeb
Joe Kennel
Pete Saltzman
Shickley
Bert Roth
Iowa
Willard Kennel
Oregon
Bernice Blase
Lincoln
Vergil Blase
Sargent Bluffs
Masons Install New Officers at Osceola Lodge
The Osceola Lodge installed officers for the current Masonic year last Friday. Named were Dwight M. Bush as Worshipful Master and Ronal B. Peterson as Senior Warden among others including Delmar W. McFadden Junior Warden Leonard K. E. Hanson as Senior Deacon and Dewey M. Sigler as Junior Steward.
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Osceola Lodge
Dwight M. Bush
Ronal B. Peterson
Delmar W. McFadden
Leon M. Merrick
I. D. Huston
Leonard KE. Hanson
George J. Inness3
Herman A. Anderson
Dewey M. Sigler
John TI. Anderson
Lou R. Israel
Tyler
Turkey dinner and entertainment at St. Vincent Parish Hall
A turkey dinner is planned at St. Vincent Parish Hall this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The evening will include entertainment following the meal.
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St. Vincent Parish Hall
Young Osceola Family Members Featured In Photos
Pictures show The Younger Set including Larry Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson Osceola Shirley Hendrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hendrickson Osceola Thomas Kelley son of Dr and Mrs D T Kelley Osceola Norman Clark son of Mr and Mrs Dale Clark Stromsburg Patricia Pierson daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Pierson Grand Island Dick Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dunn Osceola highlighting local families and community.
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Larry
Mrs. Warren Johnson
Osceola
Shirley
Mrs
Glenn Hendrickson
Norman
Dale Clark
Stromsburg
Patricia
R. C. Pierson
Grand Island
Mrs. Lewis Dunn
Licence Plates Are Moving Out Rapidly In Polk County
Polk County Treasurer Carleton Anderson reports rapid license plate sales since Friday January 2 with more than 1300 plates in three days. Car and truck licenses sell easily while larger trailer plates raise issues as Nebraska law offers no clear solution until 1949 legislative action.
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Polk County
Carleton Anderson
Highway Department
Nebraska
George Lester Shore Laid To Rest In Osceola
George Lester Shore former resident east of Osceola died December 12 1947 in Plaerville California after pneumonia. Funeral services were led by Rev Randall at the Osceola Methodist Church and he was buried in Osceola cemetery with Kepners handling arrangements. The obituary will appear next week.
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George Lester Shore
Osceola
Shore
Plaerville
California
Methodist
Randall
Kepners
Theron A Dreier Memorial Scholarship Fund At NU
The Theron A Dreier Memorial Scholarship Fund of five thousand dollars is established at the University of Nebraska to help Electrical Engineering students. The first recipient is Joe Denny Cochran of Columbus who visited Osceola to thank the Dreier family. Preference is given to students from the six counties nearest Theron Dreier’s Osceola home.
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Theron A. Dreier
Albert Dreier
Osceola
University of Nebraska
Joe Denny Cochran
Columbus
Nebraska
Dreier
Cochran
Navy
Italy
Theron
Past Year Brings Prosperity to Polk County Readers
The year just ended brought unusual prosperity to Polk County with higher market trends for agricultural products and strong farm cash crops. Despite an overall bright picture, many salaried workers faced hardship from rising costs, while income tax returns rose modestly.
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Polk County
Mary
Fullerton Rebounds to a 23 22 Victory
A large Osceola crowd watched Fullerton edge Osceola 23 22 after a tight game. Fullerton led 18 7 at halftime, trailed to 18 18 in the third, then surged ahead to win in the final minutes while the second team won 29 9.
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Fullerton
Osceola
Fullerton Lads
Resuscitator Display At Osceola Kepners Store
The Volunteer fire department in Osceola features a newly purchased resuscitator on display Saturday January 10 in Kepners Store front window. The device serves Polk County and is operated under the Rescue Squad of the Osceola fire team with access via the Rescue 2 Squad through the county telephone office.
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Osceola
Kepner’s
Polk County
Wieseman couple heads to California for visit
Mr and Mrs George Wieseman departed Tuesday for California to spend the next several weeks visiting friends and relatives.
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George Wieseman
California
Weather Summary for Polk County Two Week Period
Polk county had varied weather over the two weeks with Christmas travel due to pleasant conditions. A New Year snowstorm left ground covered and twelve snowfalls recorded to date. Friday morning saw a low of 4 to 6 below zero. The past weekend brought mild, sunny days with melting show and ice.
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Polk County
Swede Home News Social Roundup From New Year Gatherings
Local residents hosting and visiting over New Year and Sunday gatherings. Families from Swede, Stromsburg, Petersburg, Osceola, Lincoln, Omaha attend meals and visits at multiple homes. Church groups and students heading to colleges are noted among the social events.
Open Letter to Nebraska Car Drivers About 1947 Fatalities
An open letter condemns Nebraska drivers for a record year of traffic deaths and $21.385 million in losses. It cites increased postwar traffic, reduced alertness, and calls for renewed individual responsibility in driving and walking. The message links high fatalities to careless habits and urges behavioral change.
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Nebraska
Polk County Developments Highlight 1948 Plans and Audits
The Polk County Record outlines a bustling year with crop prosperity, a home building boom, and a bigger county fair. Osceola sees building on Brown-McDonald project and White Way additions while rural roads improve. a state audit shows true balances and increased revenue.
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Osceola
Polk County
Fairgrounds Park
Court House
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