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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
2
The article notes early 19th century American artists interest in Native Americans. George Catlin stands as the West’s first major painter of Indians, trained as a lawyer, who moved to Philadelphia to devote himself to painting after witnessing Indigenous people in the streets.
Recaps marriages births and local events from ten years ago in Polk County. Dewey Shaw wed Bertha Graham on July 19 1933 in Denver and will reside there temporarily. The community notes births sports and civic items including hail losses and water commission updates.
The artist explorer George Catlin traveled widely to document Native Americans and western life. He first went west in 1832 aboard the Yellowstone and painted scenes of Indians, buffaloes, and Nebraska landmarks including Bellevue, Blackbird Hill, and the Platte Missouri junction. His 600-plus paintings influenced study of Nebraska before white settlement.
The piece notes multiple local events including the July 21 marriage of Miss Marie Fleming to J. G. Hansen at the bride’s home and the planned move to South Sioux City Iowa. It also reports Nielsen Chevrolet Co acquiring the local Chevrolet agency from Ernest Anderson with A V Tyrell directing the Columbus branch. Also listed are numerous community updates on births, illnesses, visits, farm yields, and social gatherings around Osceola and nearby towns.
W Peterson of Turlock California visited Thursday with his sister Mrs Walter Binford and family. A group of young people gathered at the Binford home Tuesday evening to celebrate Doris 21st birthday. Clyde Travis and family of Marquette were Sunday supper guests at the Gustafson home and Miss Margaret Gertch was taken
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska the Executrix filed a final account and petition for final settlement and allowance. A decree determining heirship and distribution and discharge is set for August 6 1948 at 10 a m. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated July 12 1948. (Seal) L M Merrick July 15 22 29
Notice to creditors and heirs that Harold M Dreblow filed a petition in Polk County Nebraska stating Laura K Tinker died intestate November 22 1931 leaving heirs George W Tinker Ruth A Green Lucy E McCune and Beryl A Tinker. Hearing set August 6 1948 at 10:00 AM before County Court Merrick.
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