Social Calendar Items from Local Organizations
Eastern Star Kensington meets Tuesday January 16 with Mrs. Wm. Mouden. PEO January meeting January 18 hosted by Mrs. Maud enquist. Ride-A-Wees regular meeting Friday January 19 with hostess Mrs. Ivar Oberg. Wesley Chapel Club meets Wednesday January 17 at Mrs. Earl Watts home with Mrs. Morris Richards assisting. Beulah Cemetery Society meets January 19 in Osceola at Mrs. Neela Dunn home with Mrs. Lula Ward assisting hostess. St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary meets Monday January 15 at Mrs. Rose schott home.
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Eastern Star Kensington
Wm. Mouden
PEO
Maudenquist
Ride-A-Wees
Ivar Oberg
Wesley Chapel Club
Weegnesday
Earl Watts
Morris Richards
Beulah Cemetery Society
Osceola
Neela Dunn
Lula Ward
St. Francis Hospital
Rose Schott
Bible Study Series Held Fridays at District 48
Bible study meets every Friday at 8:00 p m until further notice in District 48 near Osceola four miles west two north and one half mile west. Hershel Dyer of Lincoln teaches and invites neighbors and friends to attend. Last Friday’s inaugural session drew a good turnout.
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District
District 48
Osceola
Hershel Dyer
Lincoln
Death notices Amos Elledge of Columbus
Amos Elledge died after a stroke in Columbus. He formerly lived in Osceola about forty years ago where he operated an ice delivery business. Ben Elledge received notice Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Ben Elledge
Amos Elledge
Columbus
Osceola
Carsons Observe 35th Wedding Anniversary in Sherman Oaks
Mr and Mrs George L Carson of Los Angeles celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of their son in Sherman Oaks on December 23 1959 The celebration recalled their Osceola roots and their 1937 move to Los Angeles A four tier wedding cake with inscription and a white wedding bell hung above the table in a festive setting with family and friends in attendance
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George L. Carson
Los Angeles
California
George A. Wood
Brad
Sherman Oaks
the Woods
Sam P. Carson
Jimmy
Atwater California
Grace P. Johnston
Polk County 4-H Leaders Attend Training and Farm Day
Mrs. Irvin Anderson and Mrs. Ernest Lees plan to attend the 4-H Leader Training Meeting at Lincoln January 24 to 27, sponsored by Aksarben with all expenses paid. Polk County may send a third woman leader. program includes general sessions and project training, plus recreation and banquets. Farm and Home Day is February 15 with a notable session by Miss Gerda Peterson and a talk on living a hundred years happily.
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Irvin Anderson
Ernest Lees
Lincoln
Aksarben
Polk County
Methodist Church
Gerda Peterson
Europe
Aubel
State Extension Poultry Department
Community Notes From Shelby and Nearby Areas
The Chapel WSCS met last Thursday with Miss Lula Burns. Devotionals led by Mrs. Ross Richards and a study lesson by Mrs. Floyd West. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ross Richards. Families of Hubert Alt and the Alberses enjoyed dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Albers in Shelby for Mr. Albers 76th birthday. The Carl Gustafson and Morris Richards families visited the Gustafson home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fischer and children returned from a two week trip to St. Louis and joined Mrs. Harriet Fischer at dinner Sunday, while they and four other couples later visited Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Newcomer. Mrs. Josephine Gondringer attended a bridal shower in Shelby. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Zentz visited the Hollis Campaiy home. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmoker hosted about thirty relatives for New Years Day. Ray Richards and Joan Johnson wed last Saturday at the Lutheran Church in Columbus with attendants Mr. and Mrs. David Richards. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Richards and works for the Gas Company in Columbus. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmoker spent Sunday with the Vergel Rosenberry family near Shelby. Dry Dip in winter replaces Liquid Dip, kills lice and prevents disease. ask for Dr. Hess Dry Dip at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Calhoun hosted Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ludi of Wahoo.
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WSCS
Lula Burns
Ross Richards
Floyd West
Hubert Alt
Lawrence
Leo Albers
John Albers
Shelby
Albers
Carl Gustafson
Lincoln
Morris Richards
J. H. Gustafson
Charles Fischer
St. Louis
Harriet Fischer
Maurice Newcomer
Josephine Gondringer
Emory Zentz
Hollis Campaiy
Ben Schmoker
Ray Richards
Joan Johnson
Lutheran Church
Columbus
David Richards
Kenneth Richards
Gas Company
Delmar Johnson
Albert Schmoker
Vergel Rosenberry
Nebraska traffic deaths totaled 305 in 1950 toll
A 1950 traffic toll survey shows 305 deaths in Nebraska across 121 single car crashes 110 two car crashes 42 pedestrians 17 train collisions eight bicyclists and eight farm tractor incidents. 181 deaths occurred on highways 65 on county roads and 60 on city streets.
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State Safety Patrol
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
Reece Equipment Show Tuesday January 16
Farmers and civic leaders are invited to an inspirational program titled We Salute American Agriculture sponsored by Reece Tractor & Equipment Co. The event features the debut of the Technicolor film Waves of Green about American farming progress with land grant colleges and scientists. Crouse-Tex Drug Co. hosts film drop-off. remarks include hosting updates from local residents Sam and Mrs. Sam Crouse.
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Reece Tractor & Equipment Co
Dearborn Motors Corporation
Farmers may skip January 15 income tax declaration
New law signed by the President eliminates the January 15 declaration penalty for many farmers if last year’s estimated tax was close to correct before the Revenue Act of 1950. Most taxpayers can file final returns by March 15. consult a lawyer, accountant, or banker for details. Merlin aids his wife in Korea. Captain in the Corps of Engineers serves with the 1st Cavalry Division. Central City accident reports four residents in a wreck with minor injuries. a trailer hit the left side of a car as a truck jackknifed.
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Hugh Butler
Carl Curtis
Japan
Merlin
Corps of Engineers
1St Cavalry Division
Korea
Newman Grove
Lady Luck
Central City
Central City Republican
City Eyes New Street Light in Sutton District
In Sutton downtown the mayor and city council discuss installing a new street lighting system amid concerns over injuries and lacerations to a child. The review stems from downtown safety observations and potential improvements in public illumination.
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Sutton
Clay County News
Triplet Calves Born on Hilton Ranch in North Platte
Elmer Hilton of North Platte reports a six year old Guernsey cow weighing about 900 pounds gave birth to triplet calves on December 11. The three normal calves each weighed about 60 pounds. The cow is a registered Hereford with white face traits and the owner expresses pride.
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Elmer Hilton
North Platte
Hilton Ranch
Backer Motor Co Wins City Police Car Bid in Schuyler
Backer Motor Co submitted the lowest bid for a new city police car in Schuyler. The bid of 740 dollars below the current car and a 1951 Ford V eight cylinder was accepted by Colfax County Call.
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Backer Motor Co
Schuyler
Colfax
Village Hall to Charge Fee for Private Uses
At last Monday's meeting the village board decided to start charging a rental fee for city hall use by parties and social gatherings. A $5.00 charge will cover lights and fuel expenses, a longtime consideration by the board.
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Humphrey Democrat
Marine Pfc James Heying Returns Home on Christmas Leave
Despite two serious injuries in the Korean War Marine Pfc James F Heying refuses discharge. He arrived home on furlough Christmas day central city Republican
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Pfc
James F. Heying
Central City
New Years Eve Call Delights Local Couple from Tokyo
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Anderson marked the holiday season with a long distance call from Tokyo on New Years Eve, bringing a surprising touch of international cheer to their celebration.
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D. W. Anderson
Tokyo
Wheat loan applications due by January 31 1951
Farmers urged to apply now for 1950 wheat loans before the January 31 1951 deadline. Loans require storage in a tight bin and moisture not exceeding 14 percent. The loan rate stands at 2.08 dollars per bushel for No 1 wheat after sampling and processing by the County Committee.
Food Specials from Local Market Advert Next Week
A compact ad lists everyday groceries with prices including Pure Egg Noodles 12-Oz for 19c, Macaroni or Spaghetti 1 Lb for 19c, Peaches in syrup No 24 can for 19c, Ivory Flakes large box 2c, Salad Dressing 1 Pt 33c, Pancake Flour, Oyster Crackers 12-Oz 23c, Sardines 15 12-oz in oil, Coffee Beans Ajax or BABO 3 for 25c, 2 Lb for 25c, 2 Cans 25c, 1 Lb 88c.
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Crosley Television
Bowman
Mrs. Geo. Carson
Malek
Kepner’s
Polk County Extension News
Wesley Chapel
Dr. Hess
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
S. W. Calhoun
Harry Ludi
Wahoo
Adams
Frontier
Furnas
Nemaha
Arthur AR
Pune
Gage Banner
Garden
Blaine
Garfield
Pawnee
Boone
Gosper
Perkins
Box Butte
Grant
Phelps Boyd
Greeley
Pierce
Brown
Hall
Butler
Hayes
Richards
Cass Co
Hitchcock
Rock
Cedar
Holt AL Saline S Chase
Hooker
Howard
Saunders
Cheyenne
Jefferson
Scotts Bluff
Glay
Johnson
Sheridan
Kearney
Keith
Sherman
Custer
Dakota
Stanton ST
Dawes
Knox
Thayer Dawson
Lancaster
Thomas
Deuel
Thurston
Dixon
Logan
Nebraska
Wesley P. Herrmann
Rockford, Ill
R. Arthur Herrmann
McCook
Victor A. Herrmann
A. J. Herrmann
REECE
Sam Crouse
Leo Gartner
Salsburys Wormix Po
Jerry Angle
The
Dawson County Herald
Leelee
Ajax
Babo
FORD
Sigler Garage
L.S.C
York
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