Dedication Ceremony Tickets Likely Sold Out at Hospital Event
Ticket sales for the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital dedication show a full house with about 450 holders. Lloyd Green and Kenneth Cornish led sales, redistributing unsold tickets to outlets to balance oversold supplies while no tickets remain. Those without banquet tickets may attend the program after the banquet begins in the auditorium.
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Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Lloyd Green
Kenneth Cornish
Valley Sunshine Club Elects Officers at Meeting
The Valley Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Dale Buchta's home to organize and elect officers. Karen Ferris was named president, Mavis Carlson vice president, Janet Mickey secretary treasurer, and Marilyn Finecy news reporter. Next meeting set for Friday March 6 at Gust Carlson.
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The
Valley Sunshine Club
Dale Buchta
Karen Ferris
Mavis Carlson
Janet Mickey
Marilyn Finecy
Serviceman Ralph W. Dore graduates NCO Academy
Army MSgt. Ralph W. Dore, Stromsburg, recently completed the Fifth Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Riley Kansas. He trained in leadership and instruction and will be assigned to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to support the Reserve Forces Training Program. Doremus entered the Army in 1942 and has earned the World War II Victory Medal and the UN and Korean Service Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Ralph W. Doremus
Stromsburg
Fifth Army Non
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Leonard Wood
Reserve Forces
Doremus
The Timed Journey To A Bridge Party
A humorous sketch contrasts a husband and wife rushing to a bridge party. The wife, with pincurls, hurries to ready dinner and children while the husband lingers with papers and friends. Delays at gas and traffic push them late, ending with a quip about waiting for his partner.
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Joneses
Mrs. Culligan
Engelhardt Fjell and Ekstroms Attend Sunday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Engelhardt and daughter of Saronville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fjell and Joey were guests Sunday of the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ekstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Engelhardt
Saronville
Joe Fjell
Joey
Arthur Ekstrom
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Dedication
A dedication program for the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital in Osceola Nebraska honors Dr Charles W Jeffrey and his mother. The open house runs March 11 with tours from 9 to 5 and a dedication ceremony at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Master of ceremonies is W W Norton with speakers Governor Victor E Anderson Dr M D Frazer and Dr William Wright. Tickets sold out in advance and no sales at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey
Dr. Jeffrey
Jeffrey
M. A. Mills
Addie Wieseman
Osceola Volunteer Fire Department
Hospital
Duane Johnson
Martin Anderson
Wesley Peterson
Roger Hare
Patricia Johnson
W. W. Norton
Victor E. Anderson
Charles W. Jeffrey
M. D. Frazer
State Board of Health
William Wright
Creighton
Nebraska
Nebraska Medical Association
Cecil Johnson
Grace
Shelby Hosts Polk County Teachers Meet
The February meeting of the Polk County Teachers Association was held in Shelby on Monday evening February 27. Shelby teachers hosted the gathering with Mr. Johnston, president, presiding. Reports covered the NSE A delegate assembly in Lincoln and musical numbers by Shelby students.
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Polk County Teachers Association
Shelby
Johnston
Classen
N.S.E.A
Lincoln
Sandra McMeekin
Karen Thelen
Sharon Bra
Former Polk County Residents Attend California Picnic
Former Polk County residents listed in a Long Beach California Ne braska picnic at Bixby Park on February 25. Attendees include Osceola names John Fredrickson and Koehler family members, Shelby pairs Dunning and Blair, Polk figures H Fredrickson and Dover, Stromsburg duo Powell and Parker, Rising City resident Mrs Carl H Freiday.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Bixby Park
Long Beach
California
Osceola
John Fredrickson
John Koehler
Una_ (Koehler) Robenson
Will Hansen
Owen G. Horst
Harold Gondringer
Shelby
Garfield Dunning
Myrtle Dunning Blair
Martha Grossnicklaus Herger
Grace Stilwell
Dell Bachman
R. J. Miller
Henry Abbott
Ora Cole
Polk
H. Fredrickson
Hazel D. Halleck
Arnon D. Dover
Stromsburg
Vaughn Powell
Kathryn Phillips
J. E. Parker
Russell Carlson
Rising City
Carl H. Freiday
Roy Frizzell Dies at 70 in Silver Creek
Roy Frizzell a 70 year old retired Polk County farmer died suddenly at his Silver Creek home at seven this Tuesday morning March 6. Funeral services were set for Thursday at the Silver Creek Methodist Church with burial in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Rev H R Weber officiated. Surviving son Dale Frizzell of this city.
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Roy Frizzell
Polk County
Silver Creek
Silver Creek Methodist Church
H. R. Weber
Dale Frizzell
Beatrice Chosen For Mrs America Contest
Beatrice Nebraska will host the Mrs America State contest on April 18. Six contestants from across the state advance after eliminations conducted by local gas and utility companies. The winner becomes Mrs Nebraska and will compete for the national title in Ellinor Village Florida in May.
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Beatrice
Nebraska
Blue Flame Association
Ellinor Village
Florida
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company
Northwestern Public Service Company
Nebraska Natural Gas Company
Peoples Natural Gas Company
Metropolitan Utilities District
Central Electric & Gas Company
Russian Film Shown At Farm Bureau Meeting
About 115 people attended the county Farm Bureau gathering at Polk Community Hall on Friday March 2. The High Prairie Unit sponsored the event featuring Swede Home Men's Chorus musical numbers a film about Gean Lamberts Trip to Russia shown by Polk County Agent Gary Garey and a talk on Current Issues of Farm Bureau by Bernie Camp of the State Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
Polk
High Prairie Unit
Osceola Woman Announces Engagement of Daughter
Mrs. Eva Kresha of Osceola announces Patricia daughter of Grand Junction Colorado engaged to H Eugene Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Flava R Thomas of Grand Junction The couple plan a May 17 wedding at St Joseph s Catholic Church in Grand Junction.
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Eva Kresha
Osceola
Patricia
Grand Junction
Colorado
H. Eugene Thomas
Flava R. Thomas
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
First Babies At New Hospital To Receive Prizes
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital announces free births for the first boy, first girl, and first multiple birth. Osceola merchants offer cash gifts of 30 to 40 dollars and a wide array of merchandise and gift certificates from local and wholesale suppliers.
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Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Osceola
U. S
Annie Jefa
Memorial County Hospital
Polk County
Annual Meeting Notes for Polk County Farmers Union Co‑op
The 29th annual meeting of the Farmers Union Co operative Oil Association of Polk County was held March 3 1956 at Osceola High School Auditorium. Reports showed 1955 sales of 36833478 with a net profit of 2546782. New propane bulk plant added. Members heard talks from Wilbur Smith Wilbur Crown and G Clarence Carlson. Myron Jones elected retiring director honored. Patronage checks distributed and lunch served.
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Farmers Union Co-operative Oil Association, Inc
Polk County
Osceola High School
Myron Jones
R. V. Johnson
Osceola
Wilbur Smith
Nebraska Credit Union League of Omaha
Wilber Crown
Farmers Union State Exchange of Omaha
Wilbur C. Copeland
Consumers Coop
Association of Kansas City
G. Clarence Carlson
Ladies of the Valley Church
Daisy Diary 4-H Club Minutes Update
The Daisy Diary 4-H Club met at the Morris Dunn home on February 10. Donnie Watts demonstrated washing milk pails. The next meeting will be at the Earl Watts home on March 9.
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Daisy Daisy
Ea Ub
Morris Dunn
Donnie Watts
Earl Watts
Polk County Sends Special Dedication Hospital Issue
The Osceola Record circulates a 32 page county issue commemorating the new Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital. It features stories from each community on doctors past and present and outlines hospital rules and regulations.
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Polk County
Osceola Record
Annie Jeffrey
Final Rites Today for Lew Miller
Lew Miller, 80, died suddenly at his home on March 6. Services are at Kepner Funeral Home at 2 30 this Thursday with burial in Osceola cemetery. He is survived by two daughters Mrs C E Sauter of Clarks and Mrs Ivan Stratton of Osceola, a step daughter Mrs Roy Sargent of Mitchell SD, three sons Arthur of Clarks Lloyd and Clyde of Osceola, a sister Mrs Clara J Horst and a brother Frank, both of Osceola.
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Lew Miller
Kepner Funeral
Osceola
C. E. Sauter
Clarks
Ivan Stratton
Roy Sargent
Mitchell
South Dakota
Arthur
Lloyd and
Clyde
Clara J. Horst
Frank
Mrs. W. G. Herrmann Buried in Stromsburg
Mrs. W. G. Herrmann of Stroms burg died suddenly at home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Stromsburg Wednesday afternoon with burial in Stromsburg cemetery.
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W. G. Herrmann
Stromsburg
Methodist Church
Kindergarten pre registration urged by school chief
Supt Clair W Walber asks parents of all Kindergarten pupils in School District No 19 to register their children for the coming year. Parents should bring the child’s name and date of birth to the school office. Office phone number 3121.
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Clair W. Walber
Mr. Walber
Johnsons Visit Lincoln Families and Celebrate Birthday
Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson and family spent the weekend in Lincoln visiting the Richard Johnson Dennis Jones and Kenneth Upton families. They also helped Danny Upton celebrate his second birthday anniversary Friday.
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Roy Johnson
Lincoln
Richard Johnson
Dennis Jones
Kenneth Upton
Danny Upton
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Open House Soon
Next Sunday marks the opening dedication of Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital after three years of planning. Pre opening tours have drawn 2200 visitors, with 600 on the last tour, as officials prepare a final public viewing before formal dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Board of County Commissioners
Hospital Board of Trustees
Charles W. Jeffrey
Ted) Mills
Record
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Polk County Teachers Meet
Gideon Society
Leslie C. Nash
N. W. Noreen
Wallace Sandell
A. Noreen
E. L. Anderson
Kenneth Olson
Elwood Sandell
Buds
Nyberg
Semaine
Emiets Nash
Eit & Jeree
Bible
New Hospital
Co-op
Ted
Mr. Mills
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