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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
2
The Osceola records begin as The Homesteader in August 1872 by H. T. Arnold. Kathleen A. Howe is the editor with subscriptions $4 within Nebraska and $5 outside Nebraska, 10c single copy. National Editorial Association membership noted and a Burke quotation is listed.
A red cross indicates expired subscriptions and urges renewal with fees listed. The county board approved road plans, adjourned at 3:30 PM, and set a meeting for March 2, 1971. Dale Frizzell and Burdette A. Flodman sign as County Clerk and Chairman.
Court in Polk County Nebraska requires all claims against the estate of Adolph E. Kuhnel to be filed by June 17 1971 or be barred. A hearing on claims will occur June 18 1971 at 10:00 AM. Dated February 19 1971. (Seal) Eldon R. Johnson County Judge
By order of the district court clerk a public auction will be held at 2:00 PM on April 6, 1971 at the South Front Door of the Osceola courthouse Polk County Nebraska. The sale includes undivided fractional interests in described lands with life estate and tenancy conditions. Terms are cash. Sheriff Reynold Peterson signed the notice March 1 1971.
Osceola Nebraska officials convened at 10:00 A.M. for the February 23 1971 meeting. A public hearing on the county road plan followed at 1:30 P.M. A motion by Peterson and second by Johnson led to reversing priorities C-72 5 and C-72 9 on the six year plan, approved by roll call.
At a special meeting February 18 1971 City Council members Ray Soukup acting mayor Watts Pearson and McDonald attended Mayor Buffington absent. They adopted a resolution to implement official one and six year street programs shown on Exhibits A and B with the mayor and city clerk instructed to act. Adjournment followed. Also notice of a March 10 1971 Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital board meeting in Osceola announced.
In Polk County Nebraska a probate petition for Hattie I. Timm deceased seeks executrix Viola Wieseman. Hearing scheduled March 23, 1971 at 10:00 a.m. in Osceola County Court Room. Dated February 24, 1971 by County Judge.
Born to Mr and Mrs Lee Anderson of Osceola on Thursday twin girls Nicole LeAnn 3 lb Andrea Renee 6 lb 8 oz Nicole died after hospital transfer. grandparents Mr and Mrs Max Lott. The report lists numerous social visits and events across Osceola Lincoln York Bradshaw Geneva David City and surrounding towns last week.
Washington report cites a 5 billion federal revenue sharing program with Nebraska allocations totaling 38 992 000. Nebraska cities 10 598 000 counties 11 649 000 townships 356 000. Grand Island Hastings Kearney Scottsbluff McCook Alliance listed with respective shares. Allocations depend on population and local government revenue.
The text outlines state and local revenue sharing allocations by county with totals for Adams Box Butte Buffalo and others and stresses a safeguard to protect taxpayers. It also notes RailPAX will operate passenger trains from May 1 with a possible Chicago to San Francisco route via Omaha. If routed through Kansas City Nebraska risks losing service.
Transfer of warranty deeds and quitclaims recorded for numerous parcels in Stromsburg and vicinity. Transactions include Martin Lundstrom to Nellie and Paul Fusby. Cockson to Kathleen N. Cockson. Emily S. Johnson to Anna Johnson and J Eldon Johnson. Gustafson to Richard and Carl Johnson. Johnson family transfers among themselves. Selma M. Carlson to Richard Johnson. Glenn I. Anderson to Richard Johnson. Gertsch to Gary Hullinger. Wilmot F. Crozier to Robert Johansen. John Glatter to Kenneth Knight. Burdette Baker to Susan Peterson and Ronald Baker. and a quitclaim from John Gabriel to Arnold, Norman and Max Gabel. All titles specify defined blocks and quarters across townships.
Mr and Mrs E C Schott entertained the Sheephead Club Sunday evening. Friday Mrs M A Mills joined her sister Mrs Esther Pratt at Lincoln. From there they left Saturday for a two week trip to New Orleans and the gulf coast of Florida.
The piece traces how basketball grew in Nebraska from its 1900s indoor beginnings to a state tournament era. It covers 1911 Lincoln contest, Beatrice winning 19–17, 1912 Omaha and South Omaha winners, Geneva’s 41–26 title, and Genoa’s rise with dramatic playoff detail and rivals.
Geneva defeated Omaha 25 to 24 after a split venue switch from the armory to a chapel floor. The game featured rough play and a frantic crowd as Geneva claimed the finish, amid age-limit protest and delayed trophy delivery. Genevan players named include Huston Janda Weis Yates and Davis.
Nebraska residents with casualty losses from heavy snow may claim tax deductions. Richard P. Vinal, IRS District Director, advises keeping appraisals, repair bills, and photographs as proof. Losses on business property deductible in full. personal losses over 100 dollars deductible after insurance and compensation offsets. For details, contact Publication 547 via Omaha IRS or write to District Director at 15th and Dodge.
About 1,012 students are enrolled for Peru State College's second semester, down from 1,118 in the first term. Osceola residents include Jayne Sipes, Nancy Stoll, Ray Stoll, Don Walford, William Kennedy, and Leon Matzner, with Polk and Stromsburg students also listed. Fifty-eight graduates completed the previous term.
Mrs. Harry Hennings and the Max Hennings family attended the wedding of their granddaughter Patricia Parks to Fred Wedemeier in Ames Iowa on Saturday February 20. Patricia is a graduate of Iowa State College of Arts and Sciences and Fred from the ISU College of Electrical Engineering. They will reside in Dallas where Fred works for Texas Instruments. Mrs. Harry Hennings had been in Ames a week prior and accompanied the family home.
Osceola residents report weekend visits with the Martin Jones family sharing Sunday supper with the Horace Stevens clan at Polk. George Schanou from Shelton joined Robert Schanon and Richard Schanou with Mrs. Glen Schanou and Erik at the Robert Grossnicklaus home.
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