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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
7
Analysis argues farm programs help limit crop production for steady supplies and fair prices while supporting farmers’ ability to stay in business. It notes productivity gains since 1957 59 and compares past and present costs of food, urging continued measures for a healthy future for unborn generations.
A question raised about the impact of farm failures on public funding for schools streets and local services. The query asks who funds essential community needs when farming declines and small businesses fail.
At a January meeting the Nebraska CROP Committee announced 1969 gifts of corn, milo, wheat, and soybeans raised total value surpassing 1948 Lincoln Friendship Food Train, with York County leading at just under $18,000 and Hamilton County second near $15,000.
The Boden cousins held their 14th annual gathering at Henry Buresh's home on Saturday January 3. Attendees included Calmer Boden Howard Boden Oliver Seaberg Stromsburg Duane Richards Cedar Rapids Lloyd Fjell Morris Boden Vernon Boden Carroll Peterson Stromsburg Rupert Carlson Henry Buresh and Ruth Eklund who helped host. The event featured a Smorgasbord with all in Swedish costume and the hosts distributed family trees to each guest.
Attendees at a Thursday evening gathering at the Bert Gissler home included Henry Buresh Otto B Nelson and Philip Nyberg. Honored January birthday celebrants were Mrs Nelson Mr Gissler Mr Nyberg and Mr Buresh.
Conifers have become the preferred choice for shelterbelts in Polk County. Eastern red cedar pomerosa pine and Austrian pine lead the species list with other options such as Rocky Mountain juniper Scotch pine and blue spruce. State cost-sharing programs improved storage and handling influence the shift. Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a tree planter and planning help with Soil Conservation Service guidance from Osceola.
Gordon L. Nuernberger of the ASC notes Nebraska’s large corn and grain sorghum areas and the unmet potential from diverted feed grain land. He cites Palmby’s speech urging expansion of world trade and domestic adjustments to meet 1970s world market demands, with corn exports projected 600 million bushels in 1969-70.
Local notes list Friday evening visits by Swede Home residents to Rudolf Sandin and others. Lincoln guests Gary Mosier family dine with William Larson. Multiple coffee visits and Sunday dinners mark a week of neighborly exchanges among Sandins, Chindgrens, Sarows, Jones, Bankson, Willits, Forss, Johnson, Geatrines, and Andersons across Albion and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Lanny Johnson of York spent Saturday with Chas Sargent and Floyd Johnson of York and Ira Thompson of Columbus visited Sunday. Also in the Sargent home were Lee Sargent of Arnold and son Ron of Long Island New York with Richard Lu of Wisconsin. Ernest Tamer and family of Riverside California were holiday guests of the Earl Colby family in Omaha and with Ed Wagner and Cecelia. the Colbys visited the Wagners Sunday last week.
The Cotton birthday club met January 8 at Mrs. Mel Heibel's Shelby home. Prizes went to Art Scholz high and Roy Grossnicklaus low, with special prizes for Alfred Gabel, Robert Rafert, and Marlin Kumpf. Art Scholz honored for January birthday. next meeting February 12 at Roy Grossnicklaus's home.
The column lists numerous gatherings across area families in Green's Chapel Albion and surrounding towns. Residents visit relatives in Lincoln Beatrice York Clarks and Millard, celebrate a birthday, attend church, and plan an Open House for a 25th wedding anniversary.
Mrs Mildred Snodgrass came back last Tuesday from Cedar Rapids Iowa where she spent the holidays with her son Larry and his family.
Colonel Don Hennings returned to Florida from Vietnam and will move with his wife and son Brett to Langley Field Air Force Base Virginia where he will command Operations. He was promoted from Lt Colonel to Colonel. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Hennings.
Bank balance shown as 3 580 54 on November 15 1969 after deducting outstanding checks of 1 452 11 the check book balance on November 19 stands at 2 128 43. Treasurer Allen H Anderson signs the report with Carleton Anderson noting an unaccounted cash payment of 260 95 for Open Class premiums.
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