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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
4
A brief tariff listing shows per year rates for Nebraska and outside Nebraska audiences. Nebraska rate is two dollars annually while outside Nebraska is two dollars and fifty cents. A ten cent and eighty cent line appears, indicating pricing details.
A Saturday evening fire at Headley House south of the river, caused by an unknown source, totally destroyed the building and contents where Mr and Mrs Ftorer Headley resided with family. Soldiers who had been mustered out at Fort Croek returned home that evening. a crowd including the band greeted them. A separate incident reports a cutting affray in Silver Creek where Albert Hauskins slashed Byron Bond, with Bond’s condition improving. Other items note a surprise party for Lloyd Roberts moving to Lebanon Kansas, a head injury to A Wohere’s son, sales arrangements by Dr J Johnson, and moves of several residents and job changes in town.
Osceola records show 49 telephones added since January 1926 under local manager Mr Thrasher. Elizabeth Weeden and Marian Shelmadine hosted Sunday School classes at a party. Phil Donglas reports he is now in Wahoo with the Wahoo Wasa. A new jock is on the Post Office door. Houglas Meyers, former Cornhusker athlete, was found dead in New Orleans. his fiancée Miss Morence Studnevent, an Osceola girl, was to marry him this summer. The Fellowship Class of the M E Church held a party Friday night in the church basement. County Agent F B Kelly arrived from Richardson County to take duties in Polk County. Ten years ago the January 21 1937 note mentions state funding shifts for insane patient care affecting county expenses.
Osceola won 26 to 10 over Burg with a 10 5 halftime edge as Gissler and Herrmann sparked the offense. Osceola reserves added a 30 22 victory and Alex Mills led scorers with 14 points while Polk beat Osceola 22 428 on Tuesday.
Farm for sale 120 acres four miles southeast of Osceola. Buy direct and save commission. Contact Mrs H F Haverland Stromsburg. Also notices include work wanted temporary call hotel for appointment Alonzo Birchfield and sale of a heavy Dempster windmill by Leo Albers Osceola. Lost rose colored kerchief at schoolhouse Friday evening January 10th. If found call 4-w. Local truck hauler call 2413 Osceola Si Cook.
Public auction ad for selling used cars mentions Vic Cerny location at 3 miles east and 4 north of Osceola with repair service and phone 2211. Lost jacket reported near Osceola with details of location and return instructions to Osceola Recon office.
Regular farm loans at lowest rates offered by KLOKE INVESTMENT CO. Omaha Nebraska. Creamery opportunities in towns with plans for cream and produce buying by Sugar Creek Creamery Company Omaha Nebraska. Campbell's Feed House Seward Nebraska. Corny’s Repair Shop Osceola. Holcomb's York Hatchery York Nebraska booking orders at last year's prices.
For sale listing lists an eight piece dining room set and a Double Tub Dexter Washer. Seller credited as Dwight Bush. Includes basic item details and contact potential buyer option.
A compact sale item listing a stack of Prairie Hav with contact phone 2112 for Artin Kresha. The fragment provides no additional details about condition or price.
Community notes list birthdays and anniversaries with Herman Kohl Jr and David Smith celebrations in Shelby Nebraska. Local visits include Gordon Mace Marvin Johnston Denton City residents and Denver trip by George Buchta. Hosts LaVerne Dake Usharit Club and Cedric Finecy home visits noted.
Words cannot express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation for the lovely gifts and cards received while in the hospital. These kindnesses will always be remembered. Mrs. John Craven and Nan.
Hugh Johnston and Son Transfer advertises local and long distance hauling with phone numbers 262 and 310. News from Pola lists multiple social visits including Wallace Johnson and family from Lincoln, Charles Johnson from Hardville, Carl Steelquist hosts, Merle Stromberg luncheon guests, Ray Werner and sons, Harold Lentz birthday celebration, Wilbur Whitacre and Dorothy with Rev Kinghill, Clara Anderson visiting George Johnson in Rockford, and Oscar Stromberg a business visitor to Osceola and Stromsburg.
Stockholders of the Farmers Co operative Grain Company of Osceola Nebraska are notified of the annual meeting in Odd Fellows Hall Osceola at 1 PM Tuesday January 28 1947. Bring series 1940 and 1941 certificates of participation for redemption stated by secretary C BE Jones.
The Citizens party of Osceola Nebraska calls legal voters to caucus at the Court House on Tuesday February 4 1947 at 730 PM to nominate candidates for city office to be voted on April 1 1947. Phil B Campbell is chairman.
Notice to qualified electors of School District No 19 Polk County Nebraska that a caucus will be held at 7 00 P M on Tuesday February 4 1947 at the Court House to nominate at least four candidates for the district board. Names to appear on a separate ballot at the municipal election on April 1 1947. I D Huston Secretary January 15 1947.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition seeks Albert Oberg as Administrator of the estate of Louisa Oberg Deceased hearing set for January 31 1947 at 10 AM Dated January 6 1947 (Seal) L M Merrick party Judge
Polk County Nebraska notices that one of the executors filed a petition for final settlement without accounting and heirship decree. Hearing set for February 14, 1947 at 10:00 A M before the County Judge. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated January 17, 1947 with notice dates January 23 30 February 6.
Creditors of the estate of Robert C Dunn deceased are notified of a county court hearing on May 5, 1947 to hear adjust and allow filed claims. All claims must be filed by May 3, 1947 or be forever barred. Dated January 3, 1947. County Judge.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska Emily T Welch deceased petition filed January 21 1947 by Herman L Welch to fix time for hearing determine heirs at law and rights of descent and to bar creditors hearing set February 14 1947 at 10 a m Osceola Nebraska witnesses L M Merrick county judge Mills & Mils attorneys notice of hearing in regard to the estate of Emily T Welch deceased including property in section ten township fourteen range two west of the 6th P M Polk County Nebraska and related relief petitions January 23 30 February 6.
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