National Farm Loan Meeting Set for January 29
Directors of the Polk County National Farm Loan Association Osceola announce the 1957 annual meeting on Tuesday January 29 in the High School Auditorium at 11 am. A free turkey dinner and entertainment are planned along with the business session. Speakers for the meeting will be announced later, says secretary-treasurer Al Grubaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County National Farm Loan Association of
Osceola
al Grubaugh
Nflas
Federal Land Bank System
Des Rou Rrs
Grubaugh
Mother of Osceola Woman Dies in Chicago
Mrs. Ed Novak of 2255 North Monticello Chicago died suddenly Tuesday evening January 15 She was the mother of Mrs Allan Kresha of Osceola Mr and Mrs Kresha and Mary have been in Chicago since before Thanksgiving Funeral arrangements had not been completed at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Novak
North Monticello
Chicago
Allan Kresha
Osceola
Kresha
Mary
Polk-Butler Farmers Insurance Holds 65th Meeting
The 65th annual Polk-Butler County Farmers Insurance Company meeting was held in Shelby region hall on Thursday January 10. Officers elected included a new treasurer for three years as C E Casselberry declined after 32 years. Max Suddarth elected. Directors named for three year terms were Wesley A Koehler Osceola John Aden Rising City and Henry Stryker. Rising City Victor Sterup serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk-Butler County Farmers Insurance Company
Shelby
C. E Casselberry
Max Suddarth
Wesley A. Koehler
Osceola
John Aden
Rising City
Henry Stryker
Victor Sterup
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
Rebekah Lodge installed officers led by Nina Bond as District Deputy President. Officers announced include Olive Ready as Vice Grand Ida Rommers Lecy Margaret Pearson as Treasurer Marie Lewis as Warden Sally Hendrickson as Conductor Lulu Ward as Chaplain Lillian Shostrom RSNG Lulu Hendrickson LSNG Reba Conrad RSNG Lois Grossnicklaus LSNG Nina Bond Inside Guard Zelma Burgess Outside Guard Allegra Johnson Color Bearer Goldie Band Amanda Evins of Stromsburg retired Noble Grand received a Past Noble Grand pin. Bond also indicated future installations at Polk Shelby and Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Olive Ready
Ida Rommers Lecy
Margaret Pearson Treas
Berniece Ahlquist
Marie Lewis
Sally Hendrickson
Lulu Ward
Lillian Shostrom
RSNG
Lulu Hendrickson
LSNG
Reba Conrad
Lois Grossnicklaus
Nina Bond
Zelma Burgess
Allegra Johnson
Goldie
Amanda Evins
Stromsburg
Noble Grand
Off The Cuff Sleep Troubles And Cold Boudoir Tales
The writer laments a sleepless night after a night out and a heavy meal. They describe two hours of sleep, a chilly 45 degree room, and meals causing indigestion. They joke about using sleep aids and end with plans to eat milk toast before bed.
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Frank Buck
Nebraska Eyes Higher Road Revenue and Taxes
Legislature weighs more highway funding to match federal aid. Proposals include a seven cent gas tax hike, higher truck and diesel fees, and reallocation of local tax shares. John Volpe urges long range planning and annual $5–6 million in new revenue. The Robertson case shadows the State Game Commission funding talks for 1957-59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Highway Department
L. N. Ress
Nebraska
Ress
Frank Nelson
O’neill
John A. Volpe
Volpe
Robertson
State Game Commission
Commission
Don Robertson
North Platte
Senate
Mel Steen
Steen
Fatal Accidents In State 281 In Year Just Past
Nebraska counted 261 highway fatalities in the past year, seven fewer than 1955 s 268. December brought 37 deaths tying the all time December high, with declines on highways offset by increases on city and county roads. Highway 160, county road 89, city street 65. Night deaths 163, day 151.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Safety Patrol
C. J. Sanders
Edgar Wisely Dies Saturday at Fremont
Edgar Wisely 55 years old of Osceola and a state Roads and Irrigation employee died suddenly of a heart attack at his Fremont home Saturday after lunch. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Fremont with burial there. He is survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs James Chantry, and his Osceola mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Wisely
Osceolan
Fremont
Wisely
State Department of Roads and Irrigation
James Chantry
Mr. Wisely
Osceola
County Bond Sales Reach 68 Percent of Yearly Quota
E C Nordlund Polk county savings bond chairman announced December sales of Series E and H bonds totaling 29,125. County 1956 total 506,203 equals 68.1 percent of the county quota. Nebraska December purchases totaled 6,322,902 with 93,647,988 for 1956 at 94.1 percent of the state quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Nordlund
Polk County
Nebraska
Frank B. Heintze
Irland Sale Set for January 25 Near Osceola
Wayne Irland to hold a public sale at a site four miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Osceola starting at 12 30 p m Friday January 25. The auction features late model farm machinery cattle trucks and farm miscellany with lunch by Greens Chapel Ladies Aid. Ingalls Merrick serve as auctioneers and First National Bank of Shelby acts as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Irland
Osceola
Ladies Aid of Greens Chapel
Ingalls and
Merrick
First National Bank of Shelby
Osceola Schools Set for Albion Choral Clinic Weekend
Osceola School will join Albion Nebraska's 12th Annual Choral Clinic at Albion School this weekend January 18 and 19. About 35 Osceola students, under Fred Allen, will travel Friday night and Saturday for rehearsals and the concert at 8:00 p.m. Director Dr. Harry Wilson of Columbia University leads the clinic, which hosts 1028 students from 32 schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Albion
Nebraska
Harry Wilson
Columbia University
Fred Allen
Wilson
Masons Install Officers For 1957 At Osceola Lodge
Osceola Lodge held its 1957 officers installation on January 10 with Sam T. Crouse as installing officer Guy F Ball as Marshal and Steve Georgeou as Chaplain. Officers installed included Robert L Mills WM Charles W Fischer Asst. W James W Malek J W Leon M Merrick Treas J Donald Huston Secy Lowell D Hanson S D Vernon D Johnson J D Myron W Jones Chan Paul Walgren J S Dewey M Sigler Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge
Sam T. Crouse
Guy F. Ball
Steve Georgeou
Robert L. Mills
Charles W. Fischer
S. W
James W. Malek
J. W
Leon M. Merrick
Treas
J. Donald Huston
Lowell D. Hanson
S. D. Vernon D. Johnson
J. D. Myron W. Jones
Chan
Paul Walgren
J. S. Dewey M. Sigler
Tyler
Farm and Home Day Speaker Highlight at Muse Theatre
Mal Hansen, popular farm service director of WOW and WOW TV, will head the Annual Farm and Home Day program at Osceola's Muse Theatre on January 23. The Extension Service, Polk County Crop Improvement Association, and Osceola Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event with College of Agriculture specialists to discuss topics for Polk county farmers. The venue has moved from the school auditorium to the Muse Theatre.
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Mal Hansen
Popular Farm Service
WOW
WOWTV
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Extension Service
Polk County Crop Improvement Association
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
College of Agriculture
Polk County
Gabriel Infant Dies After Brief Birth Ordeal
Michael Lee Gabriel, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gabriel, was born Saturday January 12 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital and lived only a few hours. Funeral services were held at St. Vincent Catholic Church with burial in St. Andrew cemetery. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Albert A. Gabriel and Joe Wozny.
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Michael Lee
Jerome Gabriel
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Father John Howe
St. Vincent Catholic Church
St. Andrew Cemetery
Albert A. Gabriel
City
Joe Wozny
Columbus
New Tyne Face Debuts in Record Columns
The Record introduces a new type size and face across sections including Local Markets and the temperature report. The change replaces the old 18-point type with a larger, legible companion face used in headlines and ads for clearer reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tyne Face
Edgar
Fremont visitors stay with Roy Trotter family
Mrs. Herman Karlin and Debbie of Fremont were overnight guests Saturday night of the Roy Trotter family. Mr. Karlin joined the family Sunday at the Trotter home.
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Herman Karlin
Debbie of
Fremont
Roy Trotter
Mr. Karlin
Trotter
Osceola Chamber of Commerce Officers Chosen
Officers of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce were selected at the January 14 meeting. James Malek was named president with Jay McDonald as vice president and Dale Nahrstedt as retiring president joining the board along with Jay McDonald. All officers elected unanimously. committees to be announced soon.
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Osceola Chamber of Commerce
James Malek
Jay McDonald
Dale Nahrstedt
Firemen Launch Osceola March of Dimes Drive
Osceola volunteer firemen plan a door to door canvass starting Sunday January 20 and continuing through the week as part of this year’s March of Dimes campaign. Funds are lagging behind prior years and support is urged to aid polio victims and care.
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Osceola
Osceola Drops Two To Class B Opponents In Aurora
Osceola fell 49-44 in Aurora as Kuhnel led with 21 points, Bryan 10, Wright 7, and a cold second quarter hurt the visitors. Aurora’s second unit won 39-30. In a Tuesday clash with Fullerton, Wright led with 19, Kuhnel 14, and Ransom 14 as the hosts won 78-62. Donnie Larson suffered a broken vertebra and was hospitalized. Fullerton’s reserves also defeated Osceola 35-28. Next up is a home game versus Genoa.
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Aurora
Osceola
Kuhnel
Bryan
Wright
Fullerton
Nance County
Maury Ransom
Swanson
Donnie Larson
Fullerton Hospital
Gotfried Larson
Don
Genoa
Edna McCray Buried In Osceola Saturday
Edna McCray born April 1 1880 Osceola Nebraska died January 9 1957 Hastings Nebraska after long illness. She joined the Methodist Church in 1900 and served with the Rebekah Lodge. Funeral at Osceola Methodist Church January 12 at 2 00 p.m. with Rev Erwin Keil officiating. Interment in Osceola Cemetery.
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Edna McCray
Philander
Abbie W. McCray
Osceola
Nebraska
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Miss McCray
Hastings
Fannie McCray
Erwin Keil
Frizzell Family Hosts Dinner at Silver Creek
Mr and Mrs Dale Frizzell with son Ron and daughter Jane were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Roy Frizzell at Silver Creek continuing a family gathering at the estate Dinner was described as warm and pleasant with conversation and shared memories among relatives.
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Dale Frizzell
Ron
Jane
Roy Frizzell
Silver Creek
Farm and Home Day Set for Osceola January 23
Polk County Farm and Home Day will be held January 23 in Osceola with morning sessions for women at the Methodist Church and men at the Muse Theatre. The noon lunch is hosted by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Special speaker Mal Hansen of WOW Radio and TV will address the group along with talks on irrigation, fuels, foods, living together, and farm policy changes. The day includes an Extension Service meeting and ends with Eldon Erickson on lease arrangements and tax changes. Co sponsors are the Polk County Crop Improvement Association and the Polk County Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Methodist Church
Muse
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Mal Hansen
WOW Radio and TV
Omaha
Mal
Nebraska
Gary Garey
Dean Axthelm
Axthelm
Ethel Diedrichsen
J. Joel Moss
Muse Theatre
Hansen
Polk County Extension Service
Walter Spilker
Eldon Erickson
Erickson
Polk County Crop Improvement Association
Nebraska Heart Fund Sets Goal at 185000 for Drive
The Nebraska Heart Fund Drive aims for 185000 across more than 400 communities from February 1 to 28. State Chairman Robert B. Crosby notes the target is 17000 above last year and urges 15 cents per capita, with funds supporting heart research professorships at the University of Nebraska and Creighton University medical schools. Local chairman W H Norton leads the effort.
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Robert B. Crosby
Nebraska
Nebraska Heart Association
Heart Fund
University of Nebraska
Creighton University
W. H. Norton
The
Heart Association
Blood Mobile Scheduled For County Visit
Mrs. S D Evins head of Polk county Red Cross Chapter has been notified the Blood Mobile is scheduled for Polk and Stromsburg visit Friday February 1. The Mobile will be set up at Stromsburg for all who can donate blood at that time. The government has requested Red Cross to collect blood for defense as 36 pints are used weekly since September 1 1956.
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S. D. Evins
Polk County
Red Cross
Red Cross Blood Mobile
Polk and Stromsburg
Stromsburg
Odd Bits From Osceola: Weather Quirks and Local Notes
A column excerpts odd local news items including five different readings of the morning temperature at the Corn Palace Cafe, drought notes in Polk County, a hunting mishap, Osceola’s Smorgasbord event at St. Paul Lutheran Church, and travel anecdotes from New Orleans during the Sugar Bowl, plus a March of Dimes fund drive by the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department.
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Corn Palace
Omaha
Harold Klingman
Polk County
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Osceola
St. Paul Luth
Eran
Lutheran Church Building Fund
New Orleans
Charles W. Jeffrey
Gulf City
Bowden Wyatt
Tennessee
Wyatt
Wyoming University
Laramie
Dr. Jeffrey
Lake Ponchartrain
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
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Nat’l. Farm Loan
Edgar Wisely
Irland
Osceola School
Masons
Gabriel
Osceola C of C
March of Dimes Drive
Bulldogs
Blood Mobile
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