Osceola School Bond Vote Set For Tuesday
Osceola voters will decide on remodeling the present school building adding and equipping an auditorium. The short ballot offers for and against options with ward polling at City Hall for the North ward and Legion Hall for the South ward.
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Osceola
North Ward
South Ward
Legion Hall
Ers
Main Street
Depot
L. M. Merrick
M. E. Church
Phillip’s Station Corner
Court House
George W. Craven
Lumber Yard
School House
Said Street
East
First Ward
Plans for Farm Bureau drive completed
Polk High Prairie Fairview and Shelby Community Farm Bureau units met at High Prairie School to finalize plans for Enrollment Week February 4 to 8. Howard Peterson state organizer aided. kickoff banquet planned February 4 at Scott's Hall Stromsburg with Charles Marshall and Mrs. Vrba attending.
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Farm Bureau
Polk
High Prairie
Fairview
Shelby Community Farm Bureau
Howard Peterson
Dewey Lockard
Silver Creek
Frank Bolton
Glarks
Conrad Lindholm
Fairview Ladies Aid
Scott’s Hall
Stromsburg
Petrus Nelson
Charles Marshall
State Farm Bureau
Peter Vrba
State Farm Board
Columbus
Associated Women of the Farm Bureau
Buffalo
Merrick
Colfax
Halls of Congress
Peterson
Polk County
St Frances Hospital News A Week of Admissions
The weekly hospital notice lists admissions including Robert Sperry Gresham Minnie Swanson Osceola Evangeline Bouzek Osceola Catherine Koczor Osceola Elaine Grossnicklaus Osceola Irvin Kepner Osceola Francis Kammsbach Osceola Maypret Cramer Osceola Harold Cockson Columbus Audery Heaston Gresham Abel Swanson Stromsburg Mrs Harold Blevins Shelby Mrs Gerald Crumbliss Osceola Mrs Joseph Ditsch Osceola Newborn Karen Sue Blevins William Joe Heaston Marvin Gerald Crumbliss Baby Boy Ditsch Discharged include Mrs Catherine Roctor Evangeline Bouzek Harold Cockson Francis Krumbach Robert Sperry Abel Swanson Mrs Heaston and baby Mrs Blevins and baby Mrs Crumbliss and baby.
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ST. Frances Hospital
iMedical
Robert Sperry
Gresham
Minnie Swanson
Osceola
Evangeline Bouzek
Catherine Koczor
Elaine Grossnicklaus
Irvin Kepner
Francis Kammsbach
Maypret Cramer
Osceola Surgical
Harold Cockson
Columbus Audery Heaston
Gresham Abel Swanson
Stromsburg Obste
Harold Blevins
Shelby
Gerald Crumbliss
Joseph Ditsch
Karen Sue Blevins
William Joe Heaston
Marvin Gerald Crumbliss
Ditsch
Catherine Roctor
Francis Krumbach
Abel Swanson
Heaston
Blevins
Crumbliss
Charles Fischer to Be Married
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Scott announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jean Scott to Charles William Fischer son of Mr. and Mrs. August Fischer of Osceola Nebraska. A February wedding is planned pending the arrival of Betty Jean's brother Raymond E. Scott stationed with the army in Korea. Fischer was discharged from the Naval Reserve as an electrician first class.
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R. W. Scott
Claxton Ave
St. Louis
Betty Jean Scott
Charles William Fischer
August Fischer
Osceola
Nebr
Miss Scott
Raymond E. Scott
Korea
Fischer
Naval Reserve
St. Louis Post
Welcome Home Polk County Service Discharges List
The Polk County Local Selective Service Board announces discharged servicemen including Carl S. Burkman Stromsburg Carl J. Benda Shelby Milton L. Burgeson Osceola Albin M. Koziol Osceola Raymond Grossnicklaus Shelby Leonard Larson Polk Edward O. Guenther Columbus Brest J. Gabriel Osceola Liovd A Fjell Osceola Wesley J. Peterson Stromsburg Ronald J. Taddiken Shelby Gerald R. Crumbliss Shelby John H Sundberg Polk Vaughn A. Deay Stromsburg Herbert C. Olson Stromsburg Dale E. Thompson Osceola Kenneth T R Tenniges Shelby Lambert G Boruch Osceola Albert L Hoffer Stromsburg Eldon F Swanson Stromsburg Gilbert E Hinkle Silver Creek Paul N Walgren Osceola Ralph E Johnson Stromsburg Harold L Kosch Shelby Robert W Stevens Polk Stanley M Bernt Osceola Eugene H Miller Shelby Edward L Kubicek Shelby John LaMunyon Osceola Edward H Richter Shelby Jack C Hastings Osceola Mark B Appleton Osceola Robert William Baker Stromsburg Richard A Wyman Silver Creek Stanley T Olson Osceola.
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Polk County Local Selective Service Board
Carl S. Burkman
Stromsburg
Carl J. Benda
Shelby
Milton L. Burgeson
Osceola
Albin M. Koziol
Raymond Grossnicklaus
Leonard Larson
Polk
Edward O. Guenther
Columbus
Brest J. Gabriel
Liovd
Gerald R. Crumbliss
John H. Sundberg
Vaughn A. Deay
Herbert C. Olson
Dale E. Thompson
Kenneth TR. Tenniges
Lambert G. Boruch
Albert L. Hoffer
Eldon F. Swanson
Gilbert E. Hinkle
Silver Creek
Paul N. Walgren
Obituary: John C. Alt of Nebraska Dies at 55
John C. Alt born January 13 1891 Polk County Nebraska died January 23 1946 at his Shel by area farm married April 30 1917 to Clara Bernt of St Andrews Parish children Lawrence Raymond Elaine pallbearers six nephews and survivors include his widow parents siblings and relatives Requiem High Mass January 26 Sacred Heart Shelby officiated by Rev John Kean Interment Catholic cemetery Shelby. See our Display of Chicks at the Osceola Hatchery.
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John C. Alt
Joseph Alt
Polk County
Nebraska
Clara Theresa Bernt
St. Andrews Parish
Lawrence
Raymond
Elaine
Shelby
Herman
Oswald Alt
Emma Alt
Valera Thelen
Edith Heimer
Leonard Heimer
James Alt
Lewis
Clarence
Oswald
Sylvester Bernt
Sacred Heart Church
John Kean
Local notes include moves parties births and discharges
Osceola items report Mrs. D W McFadden hosting a bridge club, Chantry and Nancy moving into a new home, Byers hosting a bridge party, and high score prizes won. Wesley Peterson was discharged after two years Navy service returning to Osceola with family. A baby boy David Robert born January 10 in Lomita California to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Miller. Mc and Mrs Leo Wurtz of Polk dinner guests, Robert Massie discharged from Army after overseas duty. Harold Hise visiting from Omaha en route to Lexington. Clothing Drive ends Saturday. leave bundles at the Gas Office. R J Leininger of York buys Corn Palace Cafe, taking possession May 1. A six pound 13 ounce daughter born January 28 to Mr and Mrs Richard Merrick at St Francis Hospital. Brooder Stoves available at Osceola Hatchery. W E Wilcox group travel to Omaha for birthday celebration. Martin Scholy returns from ClaKton hospital after surgery.
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Denver
Helen Burger
Library
D. W. McFadden
N.B.B.O
A. L. Chantry
Nancy
Presbyterian Church
George Campbell
Don Byers
P. B. Campbell
Leonard Hanson
Wesley Peterson
Navy
Osceola
Kenneth Miller
Lomita
California
David Robert. Mc
A. E. Corder
Peggy
Delmar McFadden
Corder
India
R. J. Leininger
York
Corn Palace Cafe
Evangeline Bouzek
St. Francis Hospital
Richard Merrick
Osceola Hatchery
W. BE. Wilcox
Melvin Wilcox
Baby
Omaha
W. E. Wilcox
Wm. Dotson
Martin Scholy
Cla Kton Hospital
New Osceola Hatchery Opens Next Saturday
The Osceola Hatchery plans a formal opening next Saturday with coffee and doughnuts for children. The modern facility, located south of the square opposite the post office, will be run by Melvin Wieseman, with Shelby native Jim Fasbender as proprietor. It will offer general hatchery service plus feeds and poultry supplies.
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Osceola Hatchery
Osceola
Maly
Melvin Wieseman
Jim Fasbender
Shelby
Social visits span several households in the area
A long list of Sunday dinners and calls includes Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Duilgren and family of Waco, the Rehrs and Reed families, Vergil Bush and daughter, and many Johnsons visiting various homes. A Tuesday oyster sipper honored Calmar and Martin Jones of Wy more, with numerous relatives attending.
Ask the Farmer Who Has One Loan Offer at Polk County Bank
A reader ad from Polk County National Farm Loan Association promotes Federal Land Bank loans for farmers seeking safety and low costs. It highlights past relief during droughts of 1932 33 and stresses no commission or appraisal charges, 4 percent interest, 34144 year terms, and optional future payments. Office on east side of Osceola square. secretary treasurer W J Stead and fieldman Henry Osantowski invite consultation Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Federal Land Bank
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
W. J. Stead
Henry Osantowski
GREENS CHAPEL AND AREA NOTABLES REPORTS
Local items list military discharges and travel notes for Howard Hurd Don Hennings and Douglas Steever. Personal visits span Omaha Denver Benedict and Osceola with several families noted. Polk County pioneer John Buchta laid to rest after 65 years in the county with services in Osceola.
District 18 social notes span visits and birthdays
Mr and Mrs Orville Enyeart and Earl and Mrs Emma Enyeart visited Lincoln on Wednesday. Tuesday evening callers in the Josie Benda home included Mr and Mrs Fred Hecker and Ervin, John Micek, Phil, and Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko with Carl Benda of Columbus. Carl Benda recently received Navy discharge. Ralph Hasselbalch, Jeff Miller and Phil Micek were business callers in Central City Thursday. Clarence Coffin home near Rising City hosted Thursday evening visitors. Mr and Mrs Chauncey Lusche and family of near Columbus were Sunday visitors in the Hasselbalch home. Mrs Josie Benda hosted Birthday Club members Thursday. District women surprised teacher Mrs Frances Camp at the schoolhouse Monday afternoon for her birthday.
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Orville Enyeart
Earl
Emma Enyeart
Lincoln
Fred Hecker
Ervin
John Micek
Phil
Edward Lisko
Josie Benda
Carl Benda
Columbus
Carl
Navy
Ralph Hasselbalch
Jeff Miller
Phil Micek
Central
Medical Fast for Diphtheria Immunization
The article urges diphtheria prevention in Nebraska where 180 cases have been reported this year. It notes the disease peaks in autumn and winter, promotes toxoid vaccination for children 6 to 12 months, and advises parents to immunize all family members with guidance from a physician.
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Nebraska
Bank Offers REA Light Bill Payment in Osceola
Notice informs patrons in Osceola Nebraska that they can pay their Rural Electrification Administration light bills at this bank. Patron may ask about the plan or bring their light card when paying here. First National Bank Osceola Nebraska.
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REA
R.E.A
Osceola
First National Bank
Nebraska
Methodist Church Schedule Readied
Rev. G. A. Randall leads Sunday School at 10:00 and Sunday morning sermon at 11:05. Intermediate Youth Fellowship meets Monday evenings. Senior Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday evenings.
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the Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Polk County Fair entertains with three night carnival
Stromsburg officials Sam Crouse and Don Nordberg, polk county fair officers, contracted in Lincoln for 1946 fair entertainment. A carnival with free acts and fireworks on two nights was purchased. Attending the annual banquet were Mr and Mrs August Senn Osceola and others from Polk County including Hinstert, Hahn, Nordberg and Anderson families.
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Sam Crouse
Osceola
Don Nordberg
Stromsburg
Polk County Fair Association
Lincoln
Polk County
August Senn
Louis Hinstert
Augustine, Shelby
Lloyd Hahn
Irvin, Anderson
Polk
Stromsbure
Annual Farmer's Short Course To Be Held In City Auditorium
The 9th Annual Farmer's Short Course sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be held in the City Auditorium on Thursday January 31 1946. Dr Condra will discuss conservation the life blood of agriculture. 4 H leaders and youth will be recognized for outstanding records. Byron Demorest and Byron Omaha Journal Stockman speaker. Homemakers program planned. cedar oats orders encouraged. tree planting drive aims for 6000 trees. Leaders Training Meetings set for Polk Osceola Stroms burg with all day sessions. Organized Agriculture dates at Lincoln February 5 6. Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Cooper Foundation and Standard Oil funded leader sessions.
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Columbus Chamber of Commerce
City Auditorium
Condra
Nebraska Conservation
Polk County
Byron Demorest
Omaha Journal-Stockman
Turner
Department of Predatory Life and Rodent Control
Osceola
Robert Stohl
Louis Schett
Polk
Stromsburg
Lincoln
Knights of Ak- Sar-Ben
Cooper Foundation
Standard Oil Company
Omaha World Herald Subscription Request
A reader requests information about subscribing to The Omaha World-Herald. The note seeks guidance on pricing options delivery methods and how to begin or renew a subscription.
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The
Omaha World- Herald
Nebraska The Cornhusker State feature
An article titled Nebraska. The Cornhusker State appears in this issue and about 2,000 other papers via WNU features. The Nebraska piece is part of a series by Edward Finnegan, former Nebraskan, who worked with Scottsbluff papers from 1926 to 1937.
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Nebraska
Cornhusker State
United States
WNU
Fdaward Finc
Ine
Ifmerin
Scottsbluff
Beulah Cemetery Society February Meeting Canceled
Beulah Cemetery Society announces no February meeting. The notice lists local residents traveling for visits and gatherings including Walter Larson family visiting Sidney, C R Carlson and Merle Wieseman elk hunting in Montana, and various Sunday dinners at Dake, Norris, and Bolts homes.
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Beulah Cemetery Society
Walter Larson
Sidney
C. R. Carlson
C. O. Carlson
Merle Wieseman
Montana
Wm. Dake
Clair McCormick
Lanny
Leatrice Twultgren
Stromsburg
Rex Dake
Fileen Karges
Pollard
Clarks
Ray Norris
C. A. Norris
Abel
Central City
Roland Bolts
St. Libory
Henry Galus
Omaha
Along the Blue A Chronicle of Local Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Lewis Daum and family toured to Grand Island to visit Mrs Floyd Hester and family. Mrs George Island returned from a Lincoln convention. The Gabriel Jaax Hiemer and Krumbach households visited the Heimer family and others in various Lincoln Harlan and Bellwood area calls. The Krumbachs consulted an eye specialist for Francis.
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Lewis Daum
Grand Island
Floyd Hester
George Island
Lincoln
John Gabriel
The
Valley
Bill Jaax
John Hiemer
Leonard Heimer
E. J. Krumbach
Francis
Lee Carter
Harlan McKeag
George Ebel
Bellwood
Herman Richter
Lee Richter
Hershal Reisdorf
Local Moves and Travelers Reach Stromsburg Area
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Johnson and Rodney moved into the Larson Fetters property Friday. Merv Rystrom and Barbara moved to the Aug Rystrom farm. Raymond Anderson left for Los Angeles after six weeks with relatives. Ray Bolton bought the Weaver home. his son Dean will move in next month. Esther Mattson and Edna Olson of Gothenburg visited home folks. Pp A Sundberg travels to Grand Island then to California to live with his daughter.
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Lyle Johnson
Rodney
Wm. S. Larson
Wm. Fetters
Mervin Rystrom
Merv Rystrom
Barbara
Aug. Rystrom
Raymond Anderson
Los Angeles
California
Alice Ingman
Chas. Anderson
Ray Bolton
H. H. Weaver
Dean Bolton
Esther Mattson
Edna Olson
Gothenburg
A. Sundberg
Grand Island
Ray Underhill
Miss Ois Chantry Returns To University After Break
Miss Ois Chantry returned to the university Tuesday after several days vacation between semesters.
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Miss “Ois Chantry
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