Farmers Oil Plans Building Program Here
The Polk County Farmers Union Oil Association aims to build a large Osceola warehouse and bulk station north of Highway 30A across from the Osceola Locker plant. The facility will store 60 000 gallons of petroleum products and feature dock facilities, railroad spur service, and bulk tanks to serve farm equipment outlets across the region.
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Farmers Union Oil Association
Polk County
Osceola
Union Pacific By
Osceola Co-op
Operacode
Polk County Farmers Co-op Oil Association
Stromsburg
Ben Berger
Polk
Swede Tome
Kime Berger
A. Dawes
Bill Zedicher
Community Notices From Wesley Chapel Area
The report lists numerous social visits and events including funerals birthdays and dinners. Families involved include Schmoker Minnick Sterrup McBeth Parkerney Treadway Merrick Bernt and Nyquist with attendance at gatherings in Rising City Gresham Fairbury Shelby Osceola and Van Nuys California. A church club planned a March 10 meeting and hospital recovery news for Harry Brazee is noted.
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Don Jazzmin
Tony Parkerney
Judy
Eugene Treadway
Nantkes
Sylvester Bernt
Alvin Merrick
Fairbury
Friendly Neighbors Club
Chris Huggler
Harry Brazee
Shelby
Alfred
Glenn Augustine
Earl Watts
Green
Nellie Watts
Osceola
County Extension News Highlights Upcoming Irrigation Clinic
Project leader training meetings in Osceola and Stromsburg report eight and four clubs represented despite a snowstorm. Topics covered Enjoyment and Inspiration in Pictures and wallpaper design possibilities. Abraham Lincoln Friendship Train aid to famine areas noted. An irrigation clinic in York on March 11 features speakers E C Reed William Pierce I D Woods R A Olson and Howard Gramlich. Sherman Ferrell to assume Polk County Dairy Breeders' duties. contact numbers and farm number requested for service.
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Osceola
IOOF
Stromsburg
Swanson
Nell Wright
Nebraska
York, Nebraska
E. C. Reed
William Pierce
I. D. Woods
R. A. Olson
Howard Gramlich
City Auditorium
York
Sherman Ferrell
Polk County Dairy Breeders’ Association
Ferrell
O. D. Rodene
Lincoln
Dr. Schutz
Osceola §2
Farmers Co-op Oil Co
C E S District Supervisor to Be in Osceola
The Osceola school group announces a regular OES meeting next Tuesday March 9 at 7 30 p m with the district supervisor visiting. A school of instruction is set for 2 pm and a dinner for members and guests at 6 30 pm in the IOOF dining hall. Tickets are available at the Gas Office.
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OES
IOOF
Sullivan Family Visited Grand Island over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Joe Sullivan and their children from Grand Island spent the weekend with Mrs Sullivan s parents Mr and Mrs R N Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sullivan
Grand Island
Fine response to March of Dimes drive in Polk County
Final report from Polk County March of Dimes campaign led by Edith Heilman shows total contributions of 2400.28 dollars below the 3000 dollar goal but up from last year. Osceola Polk Shelby Stromsburg and Rural areas contributed across categories with gross proceeds 2400.28 and net 2351.78 after expenses.
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Polk County
Edith Heilman
Ramona Swanson
Dorothy Gissler
Prinéinge
Osceola
Carleton Anderson
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Dwight Team Wins Class C Tournament In Narrow Final
The four day Class C tournament concluded last Friday with Dwight Assumption defeating St. Francis 27 26. Dwight led 20 10 at halftime and 23 18 after the third, while St. Francis rallied late to within one point before the final whistle. The event featured tight games and three one point margins, with eight games decided by four points or fewer.
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Dwight
Assumption
St. Francis
Dwight Assumption
Mayers
Supt
Transen
Polk
Cedar Rapids Belgrade
Dwight A. A Genoa
Stromsburg
St. Bonaventure
Spaulding A. St. Francis
Clarks
Oscenla
Shelby
St. Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Genoa
Dwight A
Spalding A
Brainard
Hottovy
Lavicky Trojan
Novacek
Val St. Francia
Kruse _ Albers
Preister
Frey
Karthus
E. Zach
R. Speece
R. O. Peterson
P. Hafemeister
Seventh District Legion Oratorical Contest Set in Osceola
Preparations underway for the Seventh District Legion Oratorical Contest at Osceola school gym March 11. Five Osceola entrants expected with competitors from Fremont Howells Cedar Bluffs and Uehling. Three prizes awarded. winners advance to higher brackets. Event aims to foster youth self reliance in public speaking. free admission.
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Legion
Osceola
American Legion
Fremont
Howells
Cedar Bluffs
Uehling
Local residents visit across Schuyler Valley and Columbus
District 18 residents Mr and Mrs Louis Schmidt and Karen Jo called in Schuyler on Thursday. Dale Watkins moved to Omaha Friday for business. Mrs Dora Shank visited the Jeff Miller home. Reisdorf Leaves and Gonka called on business in Valley. Wilfred Snyder visited Silver Creek. Neal and Betty Hasselbalch were marooned in Columbus Saturday night due to high water.
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Louis Schmidt
Karen Jo
Schuyler
Dale Watkins
Omaha
Dora Shank
Jeff Miller
Jake Reisdorf
Louis Leaves
John Gonka
Valley
Wilfred Snyder
Silver Creek
Neal
Betty Hasselbalch
Columbus
Frizzell Honor Roy Frizzell on Birthday
Mr and Mrs Roy Frizzell of Liver Creek join Mr and Mrs Floyd Frizzell and other Frizzell and Pickett families for Sunday evening birthday celebration honoring Roy Frizzell with kin from the area in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Frizzell
Liver Creek
Bruce? Pickett
Dale Frizzell
Rormie
Cedric Finney
Floyd Frizzell
Local WCTU Institute Set at Osceola Church
The Osceola WCTU to hold its annual local institute on Thursday March 1 in the parlors of the Methodist Church. The business meeting begins at 1 50 p m and guest speaker Mrs Lawrence Ring of Wakefield Nebraska State Director of International Relations speaks at 2 30 p m. Mrs Ring recently attended the World and National WCTU Convention at Asbury Park New Jersey. Guests are welcome.
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Osceola Wctu
Methodist Church
Lawrence Ring
Wakefield
Nebraska
Ring
WCTU
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Social calendar notes for NEBO club and neighbors
Mrs Clyde Smith hosts NEBO bridge club this Thursday evening at her home. Entre Nous to be entertained next Wednesday by Mrs Carl Johnson. Maple Leaf Club meets Thursday March 11 at Mrs Chauncey Cremeen's home. Mrs R O Peterson hosts Gab A Lots next Wednesday March 10 at her home.
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Clyde Smith
Nebo Bridge Club
Carl Johnson
Maple Leaf Club
Chauncey Cremeen
R. O. Peterson
Mrs Lily May Deputy Dies At Osceola Funeral Held
Mrs Lily May Deputy born April 21 1868 Monticello Town married Oscar Deputy December 3 1885. Survived by daughters Lucy Bartlett Omaha Mary Howard Los Angeles son David Deputy Council Bluffs ten grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren three sisters and other relatives. Funeral services were held February 26 Osceola with Rev G A Randall and interment in Osceola cemetery.
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Lily May Deputy
Monticello
Town
Oscar Deputy
Deputy
Lucy Bartlett
Omaha
Mary Howard
Los Angeles
California
David Deputy
Council Bluffs
Mary Brown
Kellerton
Edna Nichols
Emaline Beltzer
Presbyterian Church
Osceola
G. A. Randall
Card of Thanks for Comfort and Assistance
We express gratitude to Rev. G A Randall for comforting message and to the singers and pianist. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Deke Johnson and Chauncey Cremeen for help as wall bearer. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Tlord Miller and daughter for preparing the feast for relatives. Mr and Mrs James Cotton Emma Beltzer
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G. A. Randall
Deke Johnson
Chauncey Cremeen
Tlord Miller
James Cotton
Emma Beltzer
Osceola Football Stars Lead Gold Enrod Champions
Buds scrapbook highlights Osceola football under Wayne Frazer with Leon Carman Dale Dunn Wes Parks and Rolland Gissler among top players. Osceola scored 158 points in five games ranked high on offense and defense. The page also notes family athletes and service enlistments including Wes Parks and others, plus Rose Bowl ticket details and a local memorabilia vignette.
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Bud
Osceola
Wayne Frazer
Goldenrod
Leon Carman
Dale Dunn
Wes Parks
Gissler
Bernie
Leonard
Rolland
Bert
Nebraska U
Navy
Wes
Bulldogs
Bill Umshler
Dick Zedicher
Marines
Richard Malek
England
Lee Snodgrass
Saipan
Warren Umshler
South Pacific
San Carman
Cpl
Leon
France
Belgium
Fire whistle blows accidentally during windy night
Early Saturday a fire whistle activated about 4:00 a.m. and rang for fifteen minutes without a fire. Volunteers and residents gathered at the fire house before discovering the cause, winds likely tangled the wires, and the signal could not be stopped. After testing, the circuit worked, leaving the mystery of the long blast unsolved.
A E Swanson of Polk Files for Nebraska Governor
A. E. Swanson of Polk filed on Tuesday to run for governor of Nebraska on the Republican ticket.
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A. E. Swanson
POLK
Nebraska
Former Osceola Merchant Dies of Heart Attack
Carl Frahm 56 a West Point Nebraska resident and longtime partner of W O Transen in the Osceola meat market died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday evening while returning to work near his home. Survived by his widow and two daughters Ruth of Chicago and Jane of Sterling Illinois funeral held in West Point with interment at Gretna Nebraska.
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Carl Frahm
West Point
Nebrraska
Frahm
W. O. Transen
Ruth
Chicago
Jane
Sterling, Ilinois
Gretna
Nebraska
Swede Home News Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Donald Anderson of Omaha stayed with his mother Mrs Ellen Anderson after arriving Wednesday. Families gathered Sunday at Harold Johnsons for wedding anniversary celebrations of Adolph Forss and Harold W Johnson. Carola Johnson of Vancome visited Lena Johnson and kin. The Birthday Club met at Richard Lundgrens for Mrs Hilm Toline, Mrs Otto Swanson, and Mrs Mabel Olson. Dorcas meets next Friday with choir practice after. Gordon Kealiher and family from Bradshaw visited Henry Samuels.
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Donald Anderson
Omaha
Ellen Anderson
Adolph Forss
Harold W. Johnson
Harold Johnson
John Johnson
Raymon Johnson
Willard Adelson
James
Harvey Sundberg
Douglas
Donald
Clarence Nielsen
Bob Miners
Earl Thelander
Henry Thelander
Familly
Ruth Gestline
Ben Berger
Hilma Toline
Henry Peterson
Stromsburg
Dorcas
Gordon Kealiher
Bradshaw
Henry Samuels
Davis Creek Floods Osceola Neighborhoods Amid Rampage
Davis Creek surged through Osceola after steady rain and melting snow, flooding lowlands and damaging several homes. The Clyde Artler and Miller residences suffered water intrusion, elevators including Smith and Farmer faced partial damage, and the Union Pacific Depot was isolated as tracks flooded.
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Davis Creek
Osceola
Oia
Clyde Artler
Miller
Grain bins for sale by CCC in several counties
Polk County AAA reports CCC owned steel grain bins for sale in several counties. Bins hold 2720 bushels and priced at 10 per bushel of rated capacity. purchaser must dismantle and move. Interested buyers urged to arrange early, with details from the AAA office in Osceola. If you missed the recent meeting, sign your farm plan before April 1, 1948.
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Polk County
Commodity Credit Corporation
3Nfler County
AAA
Osceola
Yoour
Rhodes Family Visits Osceola Friends in Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes and their son Jonathan of Tabor Iowa traveled to Osceola Friday to call on the Chantry families and the L. W. Johnson family, visiting locals during the day.
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John Rhodes
Jonathan
Tabor
Iowa
Osceola
Chantry
L. W. Johnson
Odd Bits of News About People You Know Or Know About
Bill Kearney the painter aviator recounts a north Genoa trip where a Holstein bull pushed his Taylorcraft down a hill gouging the fuselage before Bill patched it with tape and flew home. Deke Johnson recalls flying on commercial lines and shares tales of the industry. Tax returns are due by March 15, Uncle Sam seeks business income data.
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Bill Kearney
Bit
Genoa
Bill
Deke Johnson
Deke
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Farmers Oil Plans
County Extension News
C.E.S
Jim Gibbins
Tom Schmoker
Charles Cook
Crawford
Nebr
Gracie Moberg
Bonnie Bess Gibbins
Leon Hopwood
Delmar Johnson
Mrs. Gibbins
Roger
Lawrence Anderson
Herman Eklund Leon
M. O. Johnson
Billy
Bob McMeekin
Shelley
Sheldon Bond
Craig
W. F. Monson
Lily May
Bud’s
Swede Home News
Everett Smith
Rune Ety Ds
Wright
Union Pacific
AAA Farm News
Sam
Fif
Au Monson
Axel Gustafson
Lon Carman
Bub Wieseman
Bub
Clarence Anderson Farim
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