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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
8
A family reunion note from Osceola highlights the Frederickson family gathering at the park last week, correcting a misprint that listed J H Gustafson family ties. The item preserves local events and the corrected surname.
Readable items list various discounted foods and brands including DATES Any Flavor JELLOW 4 pkgs 29c Marshmallows 14 oz 27c 7 oz pkg 21c Alaska Salmon tall can 41c Citrus Salad No 2 can 23c Tomato Juice Prunes Graham Crackers Rice Krispies 94 oz pkg 27c Nabisco Shredded Wheat 2 lb box 55c 19c Title Fab or Creft giant pkg 73c 3bc.
Bob Garrett, highly regarded passer, likely to play for the Browns after Air Force delay. Giants lack Arnie Weinmeister who will join Vancouver Lions as player coach for $15,000. Washington adds Ronald Hansen as guard. Bill Skowron, rookie Yankee, bats and throws right. Ty Cobb played three Tigers seasons before opening day. A six pound pike with a copper ring was speared by Albert Lenius of Perham Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. C W Lenker and children Bill and Kaye of Wilton Junction Iowa arrived Friday to visit Mrs Lenker’s parents Mr and Mrs Irvin Noble In North Platte Barbara Adams and Don Noble wed Saturday in North Platte A family reunion followed at the park Leakers returned home Monday Mrs Keith Fellers and daughter from Farmington NM arrived Monday to visit Osceola and Spencer relatives and will take their family back to New Mexico later Crouse Tex Drug Co offers veterinary supplies for Blackleg Cholera and Erysipelas.
Osceola items cover visits to Omaha and Lincoln relatives, a local preceptorship start in Aurora, a Thursday afternoon Ladies Aid gathering, film services at Crouse Tex Drug Co, and reports of a new summer picnic plan. Property sales and market notes show rising values while local births and marriages mark family milestones.
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court sets July 16 1954 at 10 AM for final settlement of the estate of Amelia M. Hester deceased. Executor asks final account and heirship determined and distribution approved with discharge. Attend or contest as required. Dated June 21 1954 L M Merrick County Judge seal.
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Christian Auman deceased filed by Robert L. Mills as successor trustee seeks final settlement and allowance for probate. The hearing is set for June 25 1954 at Osceola Court House to contest or support the trustee report. The notice names Minnie Sweetwood also known as Minnie Alman Shramme as an heir. Dated June 9 1954. L. M. Merrick County Judge.
Circulation of letters advocates reorganizing the Nebraska legislature into a single large house. Petitions circulate for a vote on the issue. G. A. R. Hall remodel begins with lifting the structure and adding a full basement. Republican precinct caucus selects George Engelhardt and E R Ware as precinct committeemen, C H Anderson as precinct assessor, and A A Honnell as road overseer.
Mrs. Sally Seaver dies at 80 on April 23. Funeral held at Presbyterian church. Mrs. Joseph Anderson dies April 18 at 60. survived by Clement and Marian Anderson. John Koehler family to move to Silver Creek to operate a meat market. Harold Gleason becomes Far mers Union Store clerk. Marion Snider resigns for Denver. Dr. R L Schroeder shows Osceola aerial motion pictures at Commercial Club. Osceola ball club opens season with win over Silver Creek. Taddiken on mound. Arbor Day service plants 25 trees at city park addition. Saturday specials include raspberries 25c, preserves 79c, radishes 10c, sugar 55c, bread 15c, candy 19c. Theatre: Katharine Hepburn in Spitfire.
At a Legion Hall meeting last Wednesday Osceola begins steps to establish a modern hospital to serve the community. A site on State Street near the W. S. Hertzman property is considered with Bernardine sisters to operate. Funds will come from a public subscription.
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