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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
Osceola celebrated the Fourth with a morning parade featuring a float from every business and a basketball game on the courthouse lawn. Fireworks lit up the evening sky as Sherman Day’s celebration drew crowds.
Brown County Ohio native John BE Holt died aged 70 after years of paralysis following a 1920 stroke. Almanac notes Polk County 4-H enrollment exceeded goal with 243 in 24 clubs. Thieves stole about thirty gallons of gas and oil from a Standard Oil station. Alma Nebraska resident Hubert A Hotchkiss died at 64, survived by family in Osceola. Flora J Query, sister of local resident William J Query, died in Salem Oregon. Arthur Green and wife welcomed a baby girl born July 4, with Mrs. Green formerly Hattie Fagg. A large tire display, over half a ton, will be shown locally.
Medical note from the Polk County Medical Society explains food poisoning types. Botulism from improperly canned foods can be deadly. be alert for gas bubbles, rancid smell, and soft cans. Most cases from various germs cause cramps, diarrhea, nausea, fever, and potential death, especially after large group meals.
During a House inquiry into defense matters, Nebraskan Herman I Miller of Davenport and T. L. Shaffer of Fairbury spoke on priority and cork shortages affecting linoleum and defense needs. Shaffer, a Grainger Bros. representative and Congolium Nairn Co. official, discussed supply controls and American ingenuity in wartime production. The piece also notes aluminum conservation and a bank report from Osceola.
Miss Florence Mace underwent surgery at the Stromsburg hospital. Verlin Johnson returned home after two weeks in Chicago. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Jennings in Laramie Wyoming but died the next day. Carl Bryant and family visited Rev Hamilton and friends during the Fourth with Billy staying on. Margaret Hayes returned to Omaha after visiting her parents. Several dinner visits occurred among the Dake and Meacham families. The McCormicks and Joe Ann Wilson traveled, while Mrs Love visits family in St Louis before a Yellow Stone Park trip. Hazel Norris plans several weeks in Central City.
About 20 relatives gathered at Mrs. Joe Lindblade's home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Johnson of Osceola welcomed a baby boy named Lyndon Myron born July 2. Mrs. Paul Gustafson was honored at a shower at the Henry Petrson home with about thirty relatives and friends present. The Calf and Forestry Club met at Clarence Larson’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Carlson and baby, and Elmer Carlson visited the Ansel Fredrickson home. Ansel Fredrickson and Dale hosted Sall and Ralph Nordberg for a Seward trip and visit to Smiley's Water Gardens at Beaver Crossing.
Enjoy security in a home of your own. Put an end to moving day fears. Land prices are still low with favorable conditions. Small down payment means a brighter future for your family. Polk County Natl Farm Loan Ass. W J Stead, Secy Treas.
In the matter of the estate of Rachel Wagner deceased creditors must file claims with the County Court by October 25 1941 to be heard at the October 27 1941 hearing. The County Judge L M Merrick issued the notice with seal.
The State of Nebraska to all persons interested in the estate of Wesley M. Ward deceased. The Administratrix has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and allowance. A decree determining heirship and distribution and discharge of the administratrix is set for hearing July 25, 1941 at 10:00 A.M. in the county court. You may appear and contest. Dated July 2, 1941. Seat
Mr and Mrs Elmer Allinder and guests were entertained at the Carl Allinder home near Swede Home. Various relatives from Lincoln Gering Rising City Colorado and Denver visited or stayed with local families over the weekend and midweek, including hospital visits in Columbus and a picnic in Stromsburg.
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