Bulldogs Lose Tourney By One Point In Semi Final
Osceola Bulldogs edged 24 23 by St Edward in district semifinal. Dominate scorer Rimovskp added 15 for St Edward while Osceola's Dean Everitt had 14 and Bill Grossnicklaus 5. Close game with late controversial non call and rousing crowd.
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St. Edward
Osceola Bulldogs
St. Edward’s Rimovskp
C. Fisher
Fisher
Osceola
Bulldogs
Bulldog
Dean Everitt
Everitt
Bill Grossnicklaus
Rolland Gisslér
Frazer
Larson
MAY RENEW BARLEY LOANS IN 1941 EXTENSION
The Polk County Triple A office reports an extension of 1941 farm-stored barley loans will be issued. No specifics of the extension program have been announced yet.
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Polk County
Triple A
Former Polk County Man Killed in Auto Accident
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Curren of Palmer Nebraska died in a car truck collision near Cozad Saturday night. Curren was an elevator manager in Palmer and had lived in Polk County years ago where he ran an elevator.
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Polk County
L. B.curren
Palmer
Nebr
Cozad
Banquet Honors Polk County Teachers and Defense Leaders
Miss Olive M. McBeth County Superintendent hosted a legion hall banquet for Polk County teachers and defense committee members. The American Legion Auxiliary served about 1170 dinners with a defense motif as Walter Roberts and Bess Gerhart Morrison of Lincoln spoke in the program following the meal.
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Olive M. McBeth
Polk County
Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter ¥. Roberts
Lincoln
Bess Gerhart Morrison
Victory Garden Club Is Organized
The Victory Garden Club held its first meeting at Ben Zedicher's home on Tuesday evening February 24 with sixteen members. Officers were elected: President Stanley Braithwaite, Vice President Arthur Umshler, Secretary Treasurer Opal Sargent, News Reporter Bonnie Buchholz. A Garden Project was approved with Ben Zedicher as project leader. The next meeting will be at Stanley Braithwaite's home on March 24.
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Victory Garden Club
Ben Zedicher
Stanley Braithwait
Arthur Umshler
Opal Sargent
Bonnie Buchholz
Stanley Braithwaite
OBSERVE 19th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Grossnicklaus on their 19th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Herman Larson, Harry Pierson of Stromsburg, Tillman Joy, John Braithwait, R. N. Hastings, Francis Poe of Osceola, Minnie Weeden, and others. A mock wedding and card games followed a supper. The couple received a wedding cake baked by Mrs. Herman Larson and a white enamel kitchen set as gifts.
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Ervin Grossnicklaus
Herman Larson
Harry Pierson
Stromsburg
Tillman Joy
John Braithwait
R. N. Hastings
Francis Poe
Osceola
Minnie Weeden
Wesley Chapel WSCS Plans Meeting and Local Moves
The WSCS will meet with Mrs. Harry Hewitt on Thursday March 12. Mr. and Mrs. John Lockard moved to the L. E. Treadway farm in District 40. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Merrick hosted Sunday dinner for families of Mrs. Mary Cerny and Garry and Minnie Altmansofer of Columbus. Albert Anderson, once ill, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Timmons and children and Miss Helen Dunn of Beatrice visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. David Christensen and baby and Miss Velma Burgess of Newman Grove called on Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pickett Saturday.
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Burt Dunn
David Christensen
Velma Burgess
Newman Grove
Bruce Pickett
Farm Sold at Executor Sale of Johnson Estate
Wallace Strong purchased 80 acres from the Chas. Johnson estate at an executor's sale on Tuesday. The price paid was 32 dollars per acre, totaling 2560 dollars.
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Wallace Strong
Chas. Johnson
Doctor E. E. Miller 71 Buried in David City
Funeral services were held Friday for Dr. E. E. Miller 71 of David City and Surprise who died Tuesday at David City hospital from a heart attack. He practiced medicine in David City and Surprise for years and is survived by his wife four daughters and one son including Mrs. W. O. Hansen Osceola Mrs Helen Shrader Ovid Colorado Miss Ruth Miller York and Mrs Marian McFarland Hebron and son Dean Hastings.
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Osceola
W. O. Hansen
Margaret
David City
Helen Shrader
Ovid, Colo
Ruth Miller
York
Marian McFarland
Hebron
Dean
Hastings
Death Comes 10 John R Fozzard
John Rahe Fozzard son of Edward and Catherine Fozzard was born near Macomb Illinois October 4 1872 and died at Shelby hospital February 24 1942 aged 69 years 4 months 20 days. He lived on a Rising City area farm then Polk County and married Sophia Paul March 28 1925. He leaves a wife two stepdaughters three brothers five grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held at United Brethren Church Shelby and burial at Rising City.
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John Rahe Fozzard
Edward and
Catherine Fozzard
Macomb
Illinois
Shelby Hospital
Rising City
Polk County
Tom
Lewis
Frank
Sophia Paul
John
Lewis. Fozzard
Jess Cook
Litchfield
Shelby
United Brethren Church
L. B. Roe
G. T. Lavery
York
Wright Bros Set Osceola Flour and Feed Plant Opening
Wright Brothers Co of Brainard Nebraska buys the Pierson elevator and feed mill in Osceola. They plan major upgrades including a 3000 pound feed mixer and a 75 horsepower hammer mill. Willard Cornell moves from Shelby to Osceola to run the plant starting March 16 as machinery is installed. Osceola welcomes this new enterprise.
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Wright Bros
Wright, Bros. Co
Brainard
Nebr
Osceola
Willard Cornell
Shelby
Wright Brothers
Grade School Honor Roll for Fourth Six Weeks
The Depart ment announces the fourth six weeks honor roll. Sixth graders Doris Kennedy Jimmie Norton Marjorie Schnei der are named with Don Ray Byers as honorable mention. Seventh graders John Mills Janet Kepner Nancy Reece Ruby Walgren Jewell Morgan Mary Gaile Sigler Mary Ellen Warwick Marcia Pratt Orlie Deeds Helen Tenn. Eighth graders Sandra Schuman Robert Scholz Donna Pratt Jim Malek Fred Adelson Bob Sigler with honorable mention Donald Ander son. Helen and Darrell Barnes joined the Department from Darwell. Eighth grade Civics class presents projects on Ships Airplanes Railroads and Automobiles. Their exhibits and reports are interesting.
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Doris Kennedy
Jimmie Norton
Marjorie Schneider
John Mills
Janet Kepner
Nancy Reece
Donald Anderson
Helen
Darrell Barnes
Darwell
Polk County Receives Smallest Potato Allotment
Polk County has the smallest potato allotment in the state, given by Robert C. Taddiken, AAA chairman. Most residents grow just enough for themselves, yet Frisby L. Rasp of Gresham receives the four acre allotment. The normal yield is 40 bushels per acre.
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Polk County
Robert C. Taddiken
AAA
Frisby L. Rasp
Gresham
Farmers Union to Present Monday Evening Program
Osceola Local of the Farmers Union invites the public to an entertainment at the Miller school house Monday night March 9 beginning at 8 p m The program has two plays two quartet numbers and other music Pie and coffee will be served for five cents each
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Farmers Union
Osceola
Miller School House
Nebraska and Nebraskans by Will Maupin
The history of Nebraska primary law and unicameral push is outlined. It covers pre 1908 corruption scandals, the 1907 anti pass act, 1909 primary debates, open versus closed primaries, and the rise of the unicameral idea led by Norris. It also notes the Nebraska State Railway Commission’s growth and mentions women in state and national offices.
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Nebraska
George W. Berge
Lincoln
Ashton C.shallenberger
Alma
John Norton
Polk County
Norris
Railway Commission
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Iowa
Texas
Wyoming
Michigan
United States Senate
Congress
York Produce Dealer Files Check Fraud Complaint
H C Duncan of York filed in county court charging E J McKean with passing a $7.50 check on the David City National Bank that was dishonored for lack of funds. A warrant was issued for McKean’s arrest.
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Duncan
York
E. J. McKean
David City National Bank
McKean
Bulldogs Spill the Burg For Tourney Consolation
The Osceola Bulldogs defeated Stromsburg 33 to 23 in a consolation game as Rol land Gissler 6 ft 5 in led with 13 points. Osceola led each quarter, Stromsburg failed to take the lead, and both teams showed rough play with numerous fouls. Carman and Christensen were ejected for fouls.
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Bulldogs
BURG
Osceola Bulldogs
New Spirit
Stromsburg
Rolland Gissler
Osceola
Carman
Christensen
Mrs Aaron Dornan Dies at Columbus
Mary McGimpsey born County Down Ireland October 10 1863 died Columbus hospital February 26 1942 age 78 years 4 months 18 days. She came to America in 1878 settled in Adair County Iowa then Shelby 1883 where she resided. She married Aaron Dornan March 23 1892 and five sons Hugh Carl James William Edward survive with nine grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at Shelby United Brethren Church conducted by Rev L B Roe with burial in Shelby cemetery.
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Mary McGimpsey
County Down
Ireland
Columbus Hospital
James
Mary
Presbyterian Church
America
Adair
Iowa
Shelby
Aaron Dornan
Hugh
Carl
Yakima
Wash
William
Topeka
Kansas
Edward
Huntington Park
Calif
Dornan
Henry
Andrew
Sarah Mytholar
Belle Weiser
L. B. ‘Roe
Shelby United Brethren Church
Ill and Farewells Mark Week in District 18
District 18 reports Frank Lassak seriously ill at St Mary's after left leg amputation and blood transfusion. Mrs. Jeff Miller seeks treatment in Columbus. Phillip Micek honored before army departure. Wilhelm Kosch hosts farewell for neighbors with prize cards won by Alta Micek and Alvin Horndorff. Community club meets at Mrs Hecker's home with games and refreshments. Families visit Osceola home of E C Schott. Messing family to move to Sidney Friday.
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Frank Lassak
St. Mary’s Hospital
Jeff Miller
Columbus
Lutheran Hospital
Phillip Micek
Wilhelm Kosch
Alta Micek
Alvin Horndorff
Fred Hecker
Augustin
Richard
KB. E. Gabel
E. C. Schott
Osceola
Mrs. Conrad Messing and Son
Sidney
Local Families Attend Feder al Land Bank Meeting Osceola
Mr and Mrs Herman Thelen Mr and Mrs John Heimer and Mr and Mrs George Irland attended the annual Federal Land Bank Association meeting in Osceola on Tuesday. Leonard Heimer and relatives joined Sunday dinner at Albert Gabriel's to celebrate Mrs John Gabriel's birthday.
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Herman’ Thelen
John Heimer
George Tirland
Federal Land Bank Association
Osceola
Leonard Heimer
Albert A. Gabriel
John Gabriel
Watke
Merle Cunningham
Forest Grove
Oregon
Geo. Irland
Frank Thelen
Celand
Everett Clemmer
Marion
Hattie Irland
Fremont
Wall Paper Stock Earns Low 12c Roll Price Offer
Crouse-Tex Drug Co advertises a large wallpaper stock between Omaha and Grand Island with rolls priced from 12 cents and paints for every purpose.
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Omaha
Grand Island
Crouse - Tex Drug Co
Zedichers Celebrate Soth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Grant Zedicher marked their Golden Wedding Anniversary on March 3 1942 at their Shelby Nebraska farm near the old home where they married in 1892. They are parents of eight children with eighteen grandchildren and one great grandson.
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Grant Zedicher
Shelby
Mr. Zedicher
Indiana
Polk County
Mrs. Zedicher
Olson anderson wedding in Swede Home church
Miss Ann Olson of Omaha daughter of Mrs Mable Olson of Swede Home married Adolph Anderson son of Mrs Emma C Anderson of Wausa at Swede Home Lutheran Church on February 22. Rev C A Sward officiated with music by Miss Jeanette Anderson and Miss Berniece Sward. The couple plans a farm home near Wausa after a short trip.
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Mrs. Anderson
Wausa
Nebraska
Silver wedding anniversary and local visits noted in Stromsburg
Axtell couples Roy and Leonard Gustafson visited the Brantings on Sunday. Delbert Query's silver wedding anniversary was celebrated with relatives and friends and a set of silverware given. Osceola guests included Wallace Strong and daughter with George Inness. York visitors attended Stromsburg High School basketball and stopped at Eielson home. William Nelson moving to Iowa spent time with Hultgren family. Baker families hosted dinner for Chester Bak er's birthday.
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Stromsburg
Roy Gustafson
Leonard Gustafson
Axtell
Nebraska
H. B. Branting
Delbert Query
Query
Wallace Strong
George Inness
Osceola
Marvin Hersey
York
Stromsburg High School
A. V. Eielson
William Nelson
Iowa
Mason City
Frank Hultgren
Beatrice
Tracy Nelson
Matilda Baker
Hattie Newman
Chester Baker
Methodist Church Services March 8
Rev. A. W. Lapthorne leads Sunday services with 10 00 a m Church School and 11 00 a m Morning Worship and sermon The Book and The Quest Visitors are welcome to attend.
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the Methodist Church
A. W. Lapthorne
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