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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
2
Memorial Day services formed at the square with strong local group participation and unusually pleasant weather. Tax data show federal state and local collections rising from 1913 to 1959, prompting questions about the next 47 years. Nebraskan anglers face hook and line limits, with specific rules for artificial baits and lakes.
The piece argues scientists must speak publicly about space programs and thrust improvements to counter Soviet advances. It cites Dr. Harold W. Ritchey and Thiokol rocket work, urging lectures, articles, and interviews to inform citizens and spur action before the gap widens.
National Outdoor Life author Carroll Colby details dramatic camping growth from 1949 to 1959 across states like Pennsylvania New Mexico Michigan New Hampshire and New York. Overcrowded sites scarce staff food ice and fuel worsen the problem while National Park Service crews strive to cope. He urges campers to lobby lawmakers for funding to relieve the crunch.
County Agent warns residents about door to door termite control swindlers operating in Polk County. Reports cite an elderly Stromsburg woman swindled by a company posing as exterminators with no real termite problem. Authorities advise verifying firms, getting multiple estimates, and demanding guarantees while checking references.
Official guidance emphasizes checking for an established place of business and local civic verification. Call Better Business Bureaus and Chambers of Commerce, and confirm membership in pest control associations for reliability.
Lime boosts forage yields and better stands by supplying calcium to legumes and nitrogen fixers. It improves non-legume systems, enhances fertilizer efficiency, and increases nutrient availability while reducing soluble harmful minerals. Liming acid soils enhances structure moisture uptake aeration and reduces erosion and washout.
A Nebraska court ordered the sale of the northeast quarter of section 26 township 14 north range 4 west of the 6th P M Polk County by referee John Brogan. The bid date is June 29 1960 at 2 PM at the Osceola courthouse with 15 percent cash and the balance on court confirmation.
In Polk County Nebraska the district court orders a sale of the deceased Edna McCray estate interest in real estate. Pursuant to Judge John D Zeilinger's May 20 1960 order a public auction will be held to sell the property to the highest bidder.
Members of the class of 1913 with spouses and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schuman for social hours surrounding the alumni banquet. Visitors included Merle Hill of Buffalo. Jay Buchta of St. Paul. Orion Jenner and Mrs H E Harvey of Lincoln. P W Horst of Denver. John and Florence Miller of Grand Island. Howard Carson of Tomah. Mrs Oscar Boden, Vida Beckmeyer, Guy Ball of Osceola. Oscar Bennett of Lincoln visiting Mrs. Schuman.
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