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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
4
The new Farmer's Elevator was completed last week and Friday was accepted and paid for. The first load of grain, sixty bushels of oats at 68 cents, arrived via W. F. Sarow of Polk County. Rain offered relief after a dry spell and forecasts hinted at more showers tonight.
Miss Greta Brazee and Frank Scholz Jr were saved from drowning at Pawnee park pool near Columbus as Maurice Branigan pulled them to shore after a third submersion. Victor Zelasnev a farmer north of Osceola was found dead in a corn crib likely from a Sunday morning stomach illness. Six combine harvesters operate in Polk County this year up from two last year. wheat yield is 61 pounds to the bushel and graded Number One. A horse team owned by Lloyd Timm ran away, injuring no one but frightening Eugene Jehnelehardt. The Platte River is drying in the west county with fishermen removing fish by pitchfork. Born Monday at York hospital a boy to Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson. George Malek bought property from W O Clark for 3600 dollars. Ten years ago I D Huston was elected Polk County Fair treasurer. Axel Fredrickson died at St. Francis hospital aged 54.
One of the largest Polk county land deals closed last Saturday when Wm Hannell acquired 240 acres west of the fair grounds for 22000 cash. Peter J Jones born in Sweden December 23 1843 died at his daughter’s home at 93. Jerry Quick reveals birth of a seven pound girl on Tuesday July 27. Delbert Urban, 16, injured last week, is recovering in Clarkson hospital Omaha. Mrs Roy VanHoosen to Los Angeles. deputy sheriff at the new drive in bank. Muse program lists films: They Gave Him a Gun Slave Ship Sworn Enemy.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors must file claims by November 15 1947 to be heard in County Court on November 17 1947. The hearing will adjust and allow all duly filed claims against the estate of Ellen Johnson deceased. Dated July 19 1947. L M Merrick County Judge seal.
Joseph H. Rosene deceased. Petition filed for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of Windom A. Rosene as administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for August 22, 1947, at 10:00 AM. County Judge L. M. Merrick dated July 24, 1947.
Lewis Smodlenski deceased and heirs must present claims by November 15 1947 or be forever barred. Court orders hearing and adjustment of claims. Dated July 22 1947 County Judge July 24 81 August 7
Greyhound racing, growing fast in England, Ireland and the United States, draws more patrons than horse racing. The Gaines Center notes 18 tracks, 500 kennels, about 2,500 fanciers, and around 6,000 racing Greyhounds in training. Breeding yields high prices, with dogs valued up to 3,500 dollars. The sport began circa 1906, surged after the electric rabbit, then faced fraud, now regulated as a clean, state-sanctioned activity.
Multiple classified items listed including prewar 50 ft garden hose with couplings, used sink and cabinet, pulley and rope, sales openings with training and earnings, flowers and event arrangements, reliable man with car for Polk County farmers, spray painting service, creamery buying stations, and home plumbing equipment. Includes contact addresses in Columbus Nebraska Omaha Nebraska Freeport Illinois Osceola General Repair Shop.
The State of Nebraska informs all interested that a petition to appoint Victor Sterup as Administrator of the Elmer Sterup estate has been filed. A hearing is scheduled for August 22, 1947 at 10:00 A.M. Dated July 28, 1947 by the County Judge.
The State of Nebraska notifies all interested that the administrator c.t.a. has filed a final account and report and petition for final settlement. A hearing to determine heirship and distribution and to discharge the administrator is set for August 22, 1947, at 10:00 A.M. in the court. Dated July 25, 1947.
Robert C. Imm deceased the State ested in said estate take notice Joseph W Imm administrator filed final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge hearing set before the county judge August 16 1947 at 10 AM contestants may appear July 26 1947 July 31 Aug 7 14 County Judge
Holcomb's York Hatchery offers poultry health services including vaccinating culling and assorting young stock plus metal nests and feeders. Contact York 940 by phone for details.
Dorothy Ann Deeter thanks friends for the many cards and letters received during illness.
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