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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

7

MEWS FROM POLK Oysters andBirthdays Highlight Community

Mr and Mrs Oscar Gustafson hosted an oyster supper Saturday with Amos Timmons Rudolph Gustafson Doyle Rodger Gustafson and families and Alfred Gustafson also hosting. Enoch Peterson celebrated daughter Gloria birthday with 15 guests and two course lunch. Gloria received gifts and a long distance call from California. Edwards Deuker Joan and A Deuker were overnight guests with Gilbert Blase and Harvey. they left for Valentine Neb. Lloyd Kroger family had New Years Day dinner with Oscar Jones family and daughters. Nellie Petersons 85th birthday seen relatives and friends at her home with self invited guests serving a launch and gifts.

Polk Oscar Gustafson Amos Timmons Rudolph Gustafson Doyle Rodger Gustafson Alfred Gustafson Enoch Peterson Gloria Peterson California Edwin Deuker Joan A. Deuker Gilbert Blase Harvey Nellie Peterson

Nut Production Shows Steady Increase in U S

U S department of agriculture notes production of almonds filberts walnuts and peanuts has risen since 1909 with a peak in 1945 reaching 348 million pounds for the four tree nuts. Imports also grew but domestic output has stayed higher since 1930s. Americans now eat about 1.25 pounds per person annually in tree nut meats, up from 0.8 in 1909.

U. S. Department of Agriculture United States Brazil Bureau

Probate notice in Polk County Nebraska estate case

Notice of probate states a petition to appoint Arlois Nelson administratrix in the estate of Arthur F. Nelson deceased. Hearing set for January 30 1948 at 10 oclock A M. Dated January 5 1948. County Judge L M Merrick seal shows January 8 15 22.

Polk County Nebraska Arthur F. Nelson Arlois Nelson L. M. Merrick

Notice of Final Report Polk County Nebraska

The administratrix of the estate of Robert C Dunn deceased has filed a final account and a petition for final settlement and allowance. A decree determining heirship and distribution and discharge of the administratrix is set for hearing January 30 1948 at 10am. County Judge dated January 6 1948 with notice to interested parties to appear and contest.

Polk County Nebraska Robert C. Dunn L. M. Merrick

Local Couple Welcome Baby Boy Thomas William

Mr and Mrs Bill Cerny formerly of this vicinity now of South Gate California announce the arrival of a baby boy on January 2. He is named Thomas William.

Bill Cerny This Viccinity South Gate California Thomas Wilam

Card of Thanks for kindness after death of husband

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father Aliso for the Spiritual Bouquets Holy Name Society members and Rev Father Kunkel for comforting words May God bless you Mary Galus and Family

Aliso Holy Name Society Father Kunkel Mary Galus

Mexico's rail network shows wide coverage and state role

Nineteen operating railroads in Mexico cover about 12 643 miles of track with 80.6 percent standard gauge. The Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico controls 8 384 miles, mostly standard gauge, and owns most locomotives and freight cars. Other major lines include the Southern Pacific railroad of Mexico, United Railroads of Yucatan, and Mexico North Western railway.

Mexico Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico National Railways of Mexico Southern Pacific Railroad of Southern Pacific Company Nogales Ariz Guadalajara United Railroads of Yucatan Progreso

Farm electrification market grows with strong five year sales

The text notes a surge in farm electrification as manufacturers project growing annual sales over the next five years. Projected figures include 300000 water pressure systems 125000 milking machines 75000 cream separators 30000 milk coolers 60000 feed grinders 125000 chick brooders 20000 irrigation systems 135000 farm and home freezers 25000 walk in coolers and 13000 barn hay curing installations.

Unique 404 Foot Spire of Salisbury Cathedral

The 404 foot Salisbury cathedral spire, built in about 40 years after starting in 1220, stands unique in England as a single generation achievement. National Geographic notes a door for every month and a window for each day. It cracked in a 1930 storm but remains a graceful landmark.

Salisbury England National Geographic Society

New Uses for Nylon Across Industry and Fashion

Nylon thread is finding new applications in industry and is used by shoe makers to sew uppers to soles. It also enters book binding, enabling thinner books with greater resistance to wear. In fashion, nylon creates deeper hose tones that flatter fuller figures by giving an illusion of color.

The World's Best Volcanoes in Hawaii National Park

Hawaii hosts premier volcanic scenes with 275 square miles set aside as a national park since 1916. Kalauea and Mauna Loa anchor the landscape on Hawaii island, while Thruston Lava Tube reveals a natural lava pipe from pahoehoe flow.

Hawaiian Islands Hawaii National Park Kalauea Mauna Loa Hawaii Island Thruston

Farm items and loan ad blend in Osceola notice

Classifieds list farm gear including John Deere spreader and grinder for sale with prices and a radio shop ad. A loan association promotes safe farm loans with long terms and low interest, urging farmers in Polk County Nebraska to consider options at Osceola office near Campbell and Nyberg.

Osceola Alfred O. Yungdahl W. J. Stead Polk County National Farm Loan Association Nebraska Campbell and Nyberg

Wanted to Buy Used Baby Crib or Youth Bed

Classified items include a baby crib or youth bed wanted. Contact phone 257w in Osceola. Also offers for sale include a Purebred Chester White Boar owned by Wesley Nelson at 1704 Osceola and a fresh Holstein Cow described as a good producer owned by Steve Georgeou at 1521 Osceola, plus a used kitchen cabinet or utility cabinet wanted with contact OQOs ceola at 107w2.

Chester Wesley Nelson Osceola Steve Georgeou

Christmas Guests Gather Across Towns in Holiday Notices

Last week revelers shared meals and visits across Stromsburg Osceola and Lincoln with the Pehrsons, Stewarts, Swanson and related families. Guests included Albix Larson Ansel Pehrson Rudolph Swanson Louise Pehrson Ruth Stewart Ray Fellows and other relatives and friends from Albuquerque Denver and Polk.

Elmer Pehrson Suj Albix Larson Stromsburg Ansel Pehrson Clarks Rudolph Swanson Louise Pehrson Osceola Fred Randell Gus Hartel Near Stromsburg Pehrson Ruth Stewart Denver Geo. Steever W. O. Sargent St. Paul Neb Milo Cochrane Omaha Edward Schnasse Lincoln Eli A Schnasse Mrs Albin Larson

Thanks for kindness while I was in hospital

Mrs Ben McCormick thanks readers for kind remembrances sent during her hospital stay including cards flowers and gifts.

Mrs Ben McCormick

New Year Dinner Guests From Wisconsin and Osceola

Mr and Mrs Neal McBeth and children of Shell Lake Wisconsin and Mrs Wm Umstead of Osceola were New Years Eve supper guests of Mr and Mrs De Vera Rodene and son. The McBeths have been visiting relatives at Stromsburg the past week.

Neal McBeth Shell Lake Wisconsin Wm. Umstead Osceola DeVera Rodene

Dinner guests from Oregon and Shelby visited Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Koziol entertained dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krebs and Charlotte of McMinnville Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. George A. Eschler with daughter Maxine of Shelby yesterday.

Emil Koziol Otto Krebs Charlote McMinnville Oregon George A. Eschler Maxine Shelby

Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Glen Hendrickson at home

A group of friends surprised Mrs. Glen Hendrickson Monday evening for her birthday. They played cards with prizes awarded to Dale Rosenberry and Mrs. Glen Hendrickson. Mrs. Lawrence Meister baked the birthday cake served for lunch.

Glen Hendrickson Dale Rosenberry Lawrence Meister Lurch

Nebraska safety drive aims to save 100 lives in 1948

Dwight Havens urges Nebraskans to improve driving and walking habits. The Nebraska State Safety Council and Safety Patrol back a 1948 campaign to prevent at least 100 traffic fatalities, calling on citizens to assume responsibility and back the effort with action and caution.

Council Nebraska Safety Patrol Nebraska Dwight Havens Nebraska State Safety Council

Holmberg to Visit Minneapolis Two Weeks

Mrs W G Holmberg plans a two week trip to Minneapolis Minnesota starting Thursday evening to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C Emil Carlson and her sister and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Ohman. Josephine Swanson and others mentioned.

Stromsburg W. G. Holmberg Minneapolis Minnesota C. Emil Carlson Clarence Ohman Josephine Swanson

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