Construction of Henderson Bank Building to Start This Spring
The Henderson Bank, eight years old, plans a larger, modern facility as population and irrigation-driven farming growth support demand. A new hospital has boosted regional needs. In York, firefighters were called to York College for a fluorescent fixture emitting smoke without flames, reported by York Republican.
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Henderson
Henderson Bank
York Fire Department
York College
York Republican
Nebraska January bloom surprises Schuyler resident
A Schuyler man spots three husky petunia plants blooming on the south side of his house in January, unusual for Nebraska. Mrs Margaret McBurney of Rogers joined eleven composers listening to top University of Nebraska student musicians perform solos and small ensemble pieces Friday afternoon, an annual School of Fine Arts sponsored event in Colfax County.
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California
Florida
Nebraska
Schuyler
Margaret McBurney
Rogers
University of Nebraska
The
School of Fine Arts
Colfax County
Clerk Byrnes Installed as Acting Judge in County Office
County officials announce Miss Byrnes, clerk of the court, received the title last Saturday after the Board ratified her appointment. She will preside as acting judge when Judge Stone is absent or disqualified due to personal interest, the Humphrey Democrat reports.
Captain McVay Receives More Rescue Honors
Captain Richard McVay, famed for piloting a helicopter to rescue two fliers from the China Sea, earns further recognition for rescue work. He has flown over 30 missions and aided wounded airmen from front lines, with many lives saved by his daring and bravery.
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Richard McVay
China Sea
McVay
David City
Tower to rise on Howard County farm for relay system
One of 17 steel towers for a new radio relay network will stand on a Howard County farm near its highest point. The base measures 40 ft by 40 ft and will carry equipment for hundreds of telephone circuits and television channels.
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Omaha
Denver
Howard County
St. Paul Phonograph
Damask furniture ends up with Hoagland after generations
In North Platte a woman owns a three generation craft of Damascus furniture now in her home. The pieces were made in Damascus and passed to Mrs. W. W. Hoagland in 1935 and 1937, as reported by the Lincoln County Tribune.
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North Platte
Damascus
W. W. Hoagland
Lincoln County Tribune
Polk County Fair Officers Meet In Lincoln
Deb Hartman newly elected Polk County Fair Association president and Paul Monson retiring president attended the Lincoln meeting of fair managers. Robert L. Mills, secretary, said the 1950 fair broke even and cash on hand is about $2 more than last year. The group interviewed carnival and free-act owners to fill acts for this year.
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Deb Hartman
Stromsburg
Polk County Fair Association
Paul Monson
Robert L. Mills
Lincoln
Assessors’ Annual Convention Attended by Polk Officials
Elsie Cole the newly elected Polk County Assessor and her assistant Marilyn Miller spent several days in Lincoln for the annual County Assessors’ convention. They also took part in a three day land classification school at the University of Nebraska. A Lincoln paper featured a photo of the two county representatives and noted there are four state women assessors.
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Elsie Cole
Polk County
Marilyn Miller
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Louis E. Daum Heads County Board
The 1951 county board elected Louis E. Daum as chairman at the first regular meeting. The board designated Osceola Record Stromsburg Headlight Polk Progress and Shelby Sun to publish bidders notices and set a wage scale. Everett Smith was appointed to the County Service Committee for a five year term. The board members now are Louis E. Daum Guildford Bryan and Eli W. Johnson.
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Board of County Commissioners
Louis E. Daum
Osceola Record
Stromsburg
Polk Progress
Shelby Sun
Everett Smith
County Service Committee
Guildford
Bryan
Eli W. Johnson
High School Choral Clinic Draws 500 Voices at Albion
Twenty high school music students and director Mr Adams attended a two day Choral Clinic in Albion on January 19 and 20. Nineteen schools represented five hundred voices joined in a mass concert Saturday with Maurice Gerow of the University of Iowa guest conducting the mixed chorus.
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Adams
Albion
Maurice Gerow
University of Iowa
Three Teams Tie For First In Shuffle Board Series
After last week in the Legion Shuffle Board tournament Cravens Printers Devils and Crouses each lead with five wins. McDonalds and Marts share second with three wins each while Leonards the Firemen and the Teachers have one win apiece. Muse had a bye. Next week Marts vs Cravens at 7 45 Wednesday February 7 then Muse vs McDonald at 8 45. Thursday February 8 Leonards vs Crouses at 7 45 and Firemen vs Printers Devils at 8 45.
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Cravens
Printers Devils
Crouses
McDonalds
Marts
Leonards
Firemen
Muse
McDonald
McCormick Brothers Unite in Korea Reunion Story
Pfc Neil W McCormick surgical technician at the 14th Field Hospital Pusan Korea reunites with his brother Cpl Laird McCormick of the 1st Marine Division at Maasan Korea Neil landed in Pusan on New Years day after weeks in Japan meeting his brother They are sons of Mr and Mrs Lester McCormick of Central City formerly from the valley north of Osceola where they grew up.
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Pfc
Neil W. McCormick
14Th Field Hospital
Pusan
Korea
Cpl
Laird McCormick
1St Marine Division
Masan
Neil
Japan
Central City
Republican
Lester McCormick
Osceola
Snowfall Report From Last Friday
Two inches of snow fell in the territory last Friday with wind but little drifting. Warm weather and bright sunshine followed, melting the snow at the start of this week.
Adequate Farm Records Under New Social Security Rules
Farmers must maintain accurate records of help as Social Security coverage now applies to farm workers. Workers need a Social Security card from a local office and forms filed with the nearest office. Coverage depends on qualifying calendar quarters and earnings thresholds, with employer contributions and quarterly remittances to the collector of internal revenue.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Royal Neighbor Social and IOOF Hall Meeting Notes
Royal Neighbor event at IOOF Hall basement on February 1 with Anna Pearson and Maud Noble as hostesses. PEO meets February 1 with Anne Marie Merrick as hostess. Young Adult meeting postponed to February 8 with a box social in the church basement.
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Royal Neighbor
IOOF
Anna Pearson
Maud Noble
PEO
Anne Marie Merrick
Monson Family Attends Gene Au Try Show in Omaha
Mr and Mrs Paul Monson and their children were among spectators at the Gene Au try Show in Omaha last week observing performances and entertainment.
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Paul Monson
Omaha
County Auxiliary Unit Organized In County
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 19 for a covered dish luncheon and regular business. Plans were made to organize a County Auxiliary Unit with Mrs. Hazel McFadden named County Chairman. The afternoon included carpet rag cutting and rolling.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jeanie McGlasson
Hazel McFadden
Polk County Deer Expensive To Kill
Deer are abundant in Polk county but hunting them costs add up. A valley resident reportedly paid 400 dollars after an accident and failure to report it promptly. Seven deer were seen in a roadside group near Central City along the Platte river.
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Polk County
Platte River
Central City
Swanson Elected to National CPA Society
Max R. Swanson a certified public accountant has been elected a member of the American Institute of Accountants national professional society of CPAs. He is a native of Osceola a Stromsburg High School and University of Nebraska graduate.
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Max R. Swanson
Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Accountants
National Professional Society
Cpas
Mr. Swanson
Osceola
Stromsburg High School
University of Nebraska
Card party hosted by Bedi ent couple in Thayer
Last Friday night a group of couples including Mr and Mrs Dave Rutter Mr and Mrs Charles Fischer Mr and Mrs Maurice Newcomer and Mr and Mrs Brooke Berggren were entertained at a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Bedi ent in Thayer.
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Dave Rutter
Charles Fischer
Maurice Newcomer
Brooke Berggren
Carl Bedient
Thayer
Bulldogs Fall In Hard Fought Osceola Stromsburg Game
Osceola dropped a rugged 42-30 home game to Stromsburg on January 17 as the Bulldogs hit seven of 51 field goals and trailed 24-15 at halftime. Nordberg led Stromsburg with 12 points while Gabriel had 11 for Osceola.
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Osceola
Stromsburg
Bulldogs
Viking
Nordberg
Don Gabriel
Snyder
Genoa
Eklund
Clarks
Polk
Peterson
Sterup
Walgreen
New Club Organized Here Last Week
Osceola welcomed a new organization the T. and C. Club formed January 17. Ten members elected officers for the year: President Mrs. Don Byers Jr, Vice-president Mrs. Harold Klingman, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Alan Kresha. Miss Crosby outlined extension club work. Lunch by Mrs. Lewis Dunn. Next meeting at Mrs. Don Byers Jr home with lesson on Meat Cookery by Mrs. Harold Klingman. Mrs. Francis Urban, Reporter.
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Osceola
T. & C. Club
Lewis Dunn
Don Byers, Jr
Harold Klingman
Alan Kresha
Francis Urban
Farmers Union Oil Association to Hold 24th Annual Meeting
The Farmers Union Cooperative Oil Association Incorporated of Polk County calls all shareholders to the 24th annual and adjourned special Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws meeting on January 27 at 10 o clock in the Sutomsburg School Auditorium. Lunch will be served at noon. The Wesley Chapel Club met January 17 with Mrs. Earl Watts and Mrs. Morris Richards assisting. program leader was Mrs. Tom Schmoker. The next meeting is set for February 21 with Mrs. Harry Hennings and Mrs. Hugh Schmoker assisting.
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Farmers Union Co-operative Oil Association Incorporated
Polk County
Sutomsburg
Wesley Chapel Club
Earl Watts
Morris Richards
Tom Schmoker
Harry Hennings
Hugh Schmoker
Recent Farm Land Sales Signal Mild Local Boom
County sales show rural real estate rising with two recent deals over 300 dollars per acre. Maria Carlson farm near Swede Home sold at 300.50 per acre. 20 acres northeast of Polk brought 302.50. 80 acres near Polk at 220 with improvements. Some land unseen reaches 200. Prospects vary with moisture and market demand.
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Maria Carlson
Polk
Concensus
Polk County
Ride-A-Wees elect officers in Friday meeting
The Ride-A-Wees met Friday evening with Mrs. Ivar Oberg. Evelyn Peterson was chosen president while Vivian Schneider was elected secretary and treasurer.
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Ivar Oberg
Evelyn Peterson
Vivian Schneider
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A collage of local anecdotes from Osceola and Polk County includes hospital visits, a casket salesman joke to Raymond Kepner, and a planned Polk County Basketball Tournament return. The Muse Theatre raises admission prices, while Dr Gullberg, Mrs Gullberg, and others are mentioned in hospital and social notes.
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Raymond Kepner
Osceola
Kepner
Raymond
Dr. Gullberg
Mrs. Gullberg
Gullberg
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John Bowman Witt
American Legion of Chicago
Soldiers Field
John
University of Illinois
Naval Reserve
Newman Grove
Utica Co-Op
Grain Co
Ulysses Dispatch
Elmer Scott Whitt
Gallatin
Greeley
Joe Glessinger
Spalding
Scotia Register
Ludwig Kostbahn
Eustis
Kostbahn
Dawson County
Exeter
Chapman
Lexington
McCormick Brothers Unite
County Auxiliary
Fred Cockson
Fred
Board OF Directors
George Craven
Sapp
St. Francis Hospital
Muse Theatre
Oliver Schneider
Ollie
George Inness
Merrick
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Campbell Building
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