Osceola News Briefs Highlight Local Births and Sports
January 31 1916 edition notes birth of a daughter to the Crautse family and Osceola hoop team victory over Grand Island 26 to 8. Saturday skating rush, move of Inness to Osceola and bakery job change, death of Miss Martha Fickel from diabetes, and local market prices. Twenty years back items include births, quarantine, Masons event, surgeries, injuries, and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crautse
Osceola
Grand Island
Robert Inness
Morristown
Minn
A O. Monson
G. M. Monson
Raisch
Ideal Bakery
Kansas City
Martha Fickel
Aug. Fickel
Obituary and estate sales from Osceola and Houston
Ten years ago on January 30 1936 Mrs W B Pratt died in Houston at age 63 from heart trouble. Survivors include son Harry Pratt. Estate sales included the John Richmond farm land with 80 acres bought by J S Barr for 7744 dollars and 70 12 acres near Wesley Chapel sold to Augustine Brothers for 5082 dollars. The town property went to W H Richmond for 375 dollars. The piece notes the Pratt family moving from Osceola to Houston years earlier and begins to mention the marriage of Miss Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Scholz
Louie Johnston
Osceola
Stromsburg
Millard J. Ball
Naval Training Service
Beck
S. K. Rapp
Lutheran Hospital
York
Homer Fellows
L. B. LeMar
W. EE. Pratt
Houston
Texas
Bill
Southland
United States
Bil
J. C. Elwood
W. B. Pratt
Pratt
Harry Pratt
John Richmond
J. S. Barr
Wesley Chapel
Augustine Brothers of
Shellby
W. H. Richmond
Dorothy
Local News Briefs From Polk and Stromsburg Area
Johnson and Willard A Adelson wed Sunday after morning services at Swede Home Lutheran Church. Fire at Stromsburg Erickson and Anderson Hardware Store causes estimated $15,000 damage with partial insurance coverage. Approximately 18 inches of snow hindering travel. Osceola Community Club discusses fire fighting equipment for farmers at Hotel Rapp bi weekly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loas
Riveli
Joe
Penner
Jack Oakie
Ned Sparks
Frances Langford
Herbert Marshall
Jean Arthur
Sylvia Sidney
Manya
Hugo ‘Wiedman
Wahoo
Iewal
Osceola
ASK THE FARMER WHO HAS ONE
A county farm loan notice promoting Federal Land Bank loans to farmers. It claims safety, no commission or appraisal fee, 4 percent interest, long repayment, and flexible options. It invites meetings Tuesdays and Fridays at Osceola Nebr on the east side of the square, with W. J. Stead as secretary-treasurer and Henry Osantowski as fieldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
W. J. Stead
Henry Osantowski
Price controls, waste and the case for frugal governance
An opinion piece argues wartime charity and price controls strain households and taxpayers. It cites Byrd figures on federal payrolls and warns centralized power escalates, urging competition as the proper brake on prices and criticizing ongoing expansion of government programs postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
OPA
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
Fat Preservation and Storage Guidelines
Fats and oils should be stored in a dark cool place in tightly covered containers to avoid light air moisture and heat. Do not mix fresh drippings with old rancid fat as it will taint new fat. strain used fat and keep away from strong odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State College of Home Economics
Potatoes Prove Rich Source of Nutrients
Extension specialists stress that one potato has about the same calories as a slice of bread and helps maintain nutrition on winter diets. Potatoes with skins retain more nutrients and are easier to prepare, with steamed ranking highest for flavor and value.
Dirt Removal Helps Extend Life of Rug
The article explains rug care to prevent pile damage from dirt. It recommends daily surface dirt removal with a carpet sweeper or broom, weekly thorough vacuuming with care to run lengthwise and repeat sections, and using a broom with short strokes to reach embedded grit. It also discusses cold frame gardening with a basement window, framing, and timing for seeding hardy plants and frost tender crops.
Army signals rely on wire though radios grow in use
Despite rising radio use, wire remains the army’s basic signal system. In Europe and Italy the telephone telegraph and teletype carry most messages with field and assault wire demands exceeding 3 000 miles daily. Progress includes moisture and fungus proofing and hermetically sealed components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ironing Pad Care for Even Heat Distribution
Instructions explain distributing ironing over the surface to prevent hotspots and scorching. It covers removing the muslin cover to refresh the pad, checking fit on the roller or table, fluffing and reversing, and avoiding hard objects. It suggests turning fasteners away and making an extra pad cover using the original as a pattern.
Maximizing Hidden Storage In A Home
The article urges using waste spaces for storage to increase accessibility. Suggestions include built in drawers in closets, wall storage in halls, under stair spaces, back of doors, dining room corners, and sloped ceilings. Plan carefully to fit sections for wraps toys cleaning gear seasonal items and more.
Cantaloupe mildew resisted by new California varieties
Resistant cantaloupe powdery mildew in the Imperial Valley has been controlled by new varieties No. 5 and No. 6 developed by the Department of Agriculture and the California Agricultural Experiment Station. No. 5 released in 1942 and No. 6 released in 1944 now dominate about 20 000 acres, with No. 5 noted for quality and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Imperial Valley
Department of Agriculture
California Agricultural Experiment Station
India
Boiler safety and overheated heating systems cited
The article notes that just over seven percent of home fire losses come from overheated heating plants. It attributes most cases to carelessness or undersized equipment and stresses that proper boiler sizing depends on reliable load data. It highlights the Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers code for testing and rating boilers and the importance of the identifying plates on rated boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Boiler and
Varied Allium Genus Flowers for Low Maintenance Gardens
The Allium genus, including common onions, yields many flowers with minimal care. Allium karataviense forms bold sculptural mounds with broad glaucous leaves and reddish-purple star blooms in large round heads. In contrast, Allium schaenoplasm or chives offers compact growth and small button-like lavender flowers for delicate decoration.
Osceola Citizens Caucus Called for Feb 6 1946
The legal voters of the Citizens party of Osceola Nebraska are called to meet at the Court House on Wednesday February 6 1946 at 8 PM to nominate city officers for the April 2 196? city election. Joel Hanson chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Party of the
Osceola
Nebraska
Court House
Joel Hanson
Osceola School District Caucus Called for Feb 6 1946
Qualified voters of Osceola School District No 19 are called to meet in the Community Room of the Court House at 7 30 P M on Wednesday February 6 1946 to nominate candidates for the Board of Education to be elected at the city election on Tuesday April 2 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Court House
Board of Education
Pensions Estimate Certified for Polk County 1946
John I. Anderson, Clerk of Polk County Nebraska, certifies that the 1946 Mothers Pensions estimate totals 1500 dollars as passed by the County Board at the annual meeting January 2, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Anderson
Polk County
Nebraska
County Board of Commissioners
Notice to Creditors in Pratt Estate Nebraska
Creditors of the Harry W. Pratt estate are notified that a County Court hearing in Polk County Nebraska will be held May 18, 1946 to adjust and allow all filed claims. All claims must be filed by May 17, 1946 or be barred. Dated January 18, 1944. L. M. Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Harry W. Pratt
State of
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Final Report Frederick E Merrick Estate
Final account and report of the executors administration filed for the estate of Frederick E Merrick deceased Polk County Nebraska. Hearing set for February 15 1946 at 10 o clock A M to determine heirship distribute assets and discharge executor. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated January 22 1946. (Seat) W W W Norton Substitute County Judge acting in matter of the estate of Frederick E Menrick Jan 24-31-Feb 7 Deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Frederick E. Merrick
State of
W.W. W. Norton
Frederick E. Menrick
Notice of final account for Jessie A. McCormick estate
The state of Nebraska informs all persons interested that the Administrator has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement. A decree to discharge the Administrator is set for hearing on February 23, 1946 at 10 a.m. before County Judge L. M. Merrick.
Estate of Frank E. Buresh Final Account Hearing Date
In the matter of the estate of Frank E. Buresh Deceased Nebraska to all persons interested notice the executor filed a final account and report of administration and a petition for final settlement and allowance of said account a decree determining heirship and distribution and the executor to be discharged set for hearing February 23 1946 at 10 o'clock AM appearance and contest permitted Dated January 25 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Jessie A. McCormick
State of
Eame
L. M. Merrick
Frank E. Buresh
Osceola School Bond Election Set for February 5 1946
The School District of Osceola Polk County Nebraska calls a bond election for February 5 1946 to issue 90000 in bonds to fund remodeling the current school building and building an auditorium. The proposition details a 2 percent maximum interest rate with semi annual interest and serial maturity up to 27 years and a tax levy to pay interest and principal. Polling places are City Hall Second Ward Legion Hall and outside city limits vote at First Ward. The notice is dated January 7 1946 and signed by President Dwight M Bush and Secretary I D Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk
Nebraska
Board of Education
Shaw
City Hall
Legion Hall
Hearing Notice in Carlson Estate Polk County Nebraska
Estate No C143 notice in Polk County Court. The Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of Lincoln Nebraska files to determine death time heirs degree of kinship and descent of W 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 13 Township 13N Range 4W. Hearing set February 8 1946 at 10 A M. Dated January 12 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridolph John Carlson
Polk County
Nebraska
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of
Lincoln
L. M. Merrick
Estate No C 142 of Matilda Carlson Deceased
Bank of Lincoln Nebraska files a probate petition in Polk County Nebraska to determine heirs and descent of real property tied to Matilda Carlson also known as Selima Mathilda Carlson who died intestate on September 18 1931. Hearing set for February 8 1946 at 10 o clock A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Carlson
Polk County
Nebraska
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of
Lincoln
Selima Mathilda Carlson
Mathilda Carlson
L. M. Merrick
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Carolina
Hesler's
Gamble
DR. W. F. Monson
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Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Wallace
D. V
G. KR. Peterson
First National Bank Osceola, Nebr
First National Bank
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
W.S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy. Arkansao
Webb Livestock Commission Co
KMMJ
Jim Webb
Clarks Farm
I. A. Clark
St. Central City
Neb
Osceola City Caucus
John {. Anderson
Dwight M. Bush
I. D. Huston
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