Oil test well planned in Pickrell area by public-spirited pair
F. H. Schultze of Blue Springs and Fred Norwn of Superior cooperate on an oil test well to be drilled in the Pickrell neighborhood. They lease over 10,000 acres and used nine doodle bugs to locate the site. Schultze hopes for success and potential more wells in Liberty neighborhood Wymore Arbor State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Schultze
Blue Springs
Fred Norwn
Superior
Pickrell
Schultz
Liberty
Wymore Arbor
Obituary: Andrew Monson Dies Suddenly in Nebraska
Andrew Milton Monson aged 39 died suddenly at his Ainsworth Nebraska home. He worked as agricultural economist for the U S Bureau of Reclamation. Survivors include wife Grace son Tyler 11 daughter Paula 14 mother Hannah and brothers Paul and Wallace. Funeral in Ainsworth Congregational Church Thursday with interment in Seward Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Milton Monson
Ainsworth
Nebraska
Monsons
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Grace
Tyler
Paula
First Day of Spring Debrief in Ott the Cuff
A lighthearted column laments the chilly first day of spring with gray skies and biting wind. It jokes about spring fever, domestic chores, Easter bonnets, and the era of pipe cleaner hats, noting the pricey fashion and the author’s disinterest in late winter duties.
Goldenrod Music Festival Set for Osceola March 27
Osceola hosts the Goldenrod Music Festival on Tuesday March 27 with students from Ge noa Clarks Stromsburg Polk St. Paul and Osceola. Duane Johnson expects about 430 attendees. Critics include Dean Killion Earl Jenkins and Janice Shumway. Performances occur in the morning at the Methodist Church and high school auditorium with vocal and instrumental numbers. Afternoon features large groups in the school auditorium. Admission is 50 and 25 cents for all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Genoa
Clarks
Stromsburg
Polk
St. Paul
Duane Johnson
Dean Killion
University of Nebraska
Earl Jenkins
Janice Shumway
Midland College
Methodist Church
Mrs. Bonnie Matticks Named Mrs Shelby in Contest
Mrs. Bonnie Matticks of Shelby is named winner in Polk and Butler counties for the Mrs America contest run by Central Electric and Gas. She will compete in the Northern District at Columbus on March 27 with further contests at York before the Beatrice final in April. The Nebraska winner advances to Florida for the national title. Matticks, mother of three, competed with seven others in David City with five from Polk and two from Butler counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Matticks
Shelby
Polk
Butler
Central Electric and Gas Company
Matticks
Columbus
York
Beatrice
Nebraska
Florida
Butler County
Corn Palace Cafe Reopens After Remodeling
The Corn Palace Cafe reopened on Wednesday after a weekend closure for redecoration and new fixtures. New floor covering and bright, soft-booth seating were installed, improving the cafe’s appearance substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Palace
Community groups schedule events for March
The Social Calendar lists the Extension Club meeting with Mrs. Joe Fjell on Wednesday March 28 at 2 00 pm Rebekah Lodge meets March 28 at 730 pm WSCS Circle 1 gathers March 22 at home of Mrs Lowell Hanson Mrs Phil Campbell hosts Entre Nous March 28 Gab O Lots hosted by Mrs W H Norton March 28 Cub Scout Pack meets March 27 730 pm at the Methodist Church Camera Club meets March 26 800 pm at the Fellowship Hall Town Twelve Club hosts March 23 800 pm by Mr and Mrs Dale Nahrstedt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Club
Joe Fjell
Rebekah Lodge
Wscs Circle 1
Lowell Hanson
Phil Campbell
W. H. Norton
Methodist Church
Camera Club
Fellowship
Dale Nahrstedt
Town Twelve Club
Osceola WCTU Met With Local Members
Osceola WCTU met last Thursday with Mrs James McKeag Sr assisting hostess. Lulu Hendrickson led the business session while Mrs Dollie Hanshew kept sick call records. Mrs Arvid Anderson conducted the devotionals and Mrs Harry Brazee delivered the lesson. A good attendance was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Wctu
James McKeag
Wm. McKeag
Lulu Hendrickson
Dollie Hanshew
Arvid Anderson
Harry Brazee
Changes Noted In Wool and Lamb 1956 Program
March 31 is the final date for wool and lamb marketings to qualify for payments under the current incentive program. Richard C. Sealey, Polk County ASC chair, notes that sales by March 31 earn this year’s payments, with post March 31 sales tying to the 1956 program starting April 1. For lambs, payments go to the last owner before slaughter this year, while the 1956 program will pay to owners based on period of ownership, and include sales for slaughter, feeding, or flock replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Frizzell Couple Guests at Earl Miles Home
Mr and Mrs Dale Frizzell were entertained with Ron and Jane at the Earl Miles residence Friday evening in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Frizzell
Ron
Jane
Earl Miles
Harold Matheson files for county judge seat
Harold W. Matheson of Shelby filed for the non political County Judge position this Tuesday, bringing the candidate count to two. Matheson operates a Shelby grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Matheson
Shelby
Matheson
Real Estate Transfers In Osceola District Probate Deeds
Multiple transfers recorded in Osceola involving the School District of Osceola acquiring numerous lots in Smiths Additions and Morningside Addition, plus various parcel deeds between individuals, with tracts described by block and lot numbers and sworn witnesses or caps. Also includes Referee’s Deed and Survivorship Deed transfers among named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Deland
Osceola
Smith
Municipal Corporation
City of
Morningside
City of Osceola
K. D. Richards
Albert Ryan
Roy A. Johnson
Morris C. Johnson
Jerold Ruzicka
Lloyd M. VanHousen
Wwe
Norma E. Bennett
Earl L. Johnson
Harman C. Augustin
Englebert E. Gabel
NEM
Olive L. Sterup
Olive Lenora Sterup
W. L. Hollister
Gees J. Inness
Easter Cantata to be Sung in Stromsburg
The Evangelical Covenant Church choir of Stromsburg will perform The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois on Good Friday at eight. Wilbur B. Olson directs. Mrs. Orson Hanson is organist. choir members sing as soloists. Visitors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Covenant Church of
Osceola Softball League Seeks Player Intentions
Officials urge all players to report their intentions for joining the Osceola Softball League this year. Interested individuals, whether returning or new, should contact Raymond Miller Lawrence Bowe John Cerny or Bob Hrouda as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Softball League
Raymond Miller
Lawrence Bowe
John Cerny
Bob Hrouda
Osceola Navy Cadet Joins Miami Training Cruise
Norman Hofbauer AN son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hofbauer of Osceola takes part in two weeks of intensive Marine Corps Air Station Miami Florida VA 761 Naval Air Reserve squadron attached to NAS Lincoln Nebraska The crew sailed March 11 and return March 24 members come from Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota Training aims to unite the unit and use rocket bombing and gunnery targets not available at Lincoln
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hofbauer
Thomas Hofbauer
Osceola
Marine Corps Air Station
Miami
Florida
Naval Air Station
Lincoln
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Dr Charles W Jeffrey Honors Hospital Dedication
Dr Charles W Jeffrey, benefactor, spoke at the dedication of the hospital named for his mother. He recalled boyhood days in Polk county and success in Montana oil, saying the privilege is mine and that accepting his proposal was a proud moment for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Polk County
Montana
Ada Marie Lundstrom Dies at 65 on Swede Home Farm
Ada Marie Lundstrom born February 22 1891 on a farm north of Stromsburg died March 12 1956 at her home aged 65. She belonged to Calvary Lutheran Swede Home and cared for her invalid mother. Survived by brothers Reuben and Martin sister Mrs Rudolph Appleton, nephew James and niece Elaine. Services March 15 1956 at Calvary Lutheran Swede Home. Interment Swede Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Marie Lundstrom
Stromsburg
Ada
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Swede
Reuben
Martin
Rudolph Appleton
James
Elaine
Calvary Lutheran Church
Swede Home
Robert V. Johnson
New Hospital Admits 22 Patients on Monday Opening
Immediate response to the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital shows public acceptance. On Thursday March 15 the first admissions filled the building with seven transfers from the old hospital, and by Monday morning 22 patients were present before two discharges reduced the count to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hospital
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Charles Cjeka
Osceola
Daisy Dairy 4-H Plan March Meeting Activities
The Daisy Dairy 4-H Club met March 9 at the Earl Watts home to discuss treasury funds and cattle breeds. Kathryn Pliefke demonstrated leading a calf, Diane Scherer demonstrated washing the separator, and Mrs Watts hosted lunch. Next meeting is April 13 at the Robert McMeekin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Dairy 4-H Club
Earl Watts
Kathryn Pliefke
Diane Scherer
Osceola Firemen Hold Annual Old-Timer Meeting
Members of the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department announce their annual old-timer meeting at the Legion club rooms. The event includes a meal and a regular business session, with invitations sent to all former members. Attendees should arrive by 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Club Rooms
Sweden Letter Urges Osceola Record Renewal
Letter from Nels Lindahl and Nels Paulson in Sweden thanks Osceola Record readers for nearly two years of home news. They mention a cold snowy winter, send best regards to Polk County residents, and renew their subscription with five dollars. They also ask to say hello to everyone and to not forget Butch the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Perry N. Sapp
Osceola
Polk County
O. K
Butch the Dog
Nels Lindahl
Nels Paulson
Nebraska Alpha Phi Omega Install New Officers
Gilbert Thomas of Lincoln is elected president of the University of Nebraska chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. Wade Dorland of Humboldt becomes sergeant-at-arms, with William Klostermeyer Grand Island as first vice president, George Rogers Lincoln as second vice president, Jack Conrad Osceola recording secretary, and Jimmie Hedgepeth Rockport Missouri as corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Thomas
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity
Wade Dorland
Humboldt
William Klostermeyer
Grand Island
George Rogers
Jack Conrad
Osceola
Jimmie Hedgepeth
Rockport
Births and Ancestry Highlight Local Families
Birth notices report Ed ward Francis Berck born March 12 in Omaha to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Berck weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Nancy Ann born March 15 to Andrew Nelson’s family, making him a great grandfather. Ronald James born March 5 at Seward Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kasparek and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dobesh Jr. are parents. E E Gabel as maternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Berck
Omaha
Edward Francis
Bercks
Andrew Nelson
Osceola
Nancy Ann
Dick Kasparek
Kasparek
Kansas City
Williamses from St Edward visit Campas Sunday
Mr and Mrs Glen Williams of St Edward called on Mr and Mrs Wm Campa Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Williams
St. Edward
Wm. Campa
Community responses mark opening of Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Public reaction to the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital opening has been gratifying with patient transfers from the old hospital starting last Thursday and load rising to 22 by Monday. The staff faced challenging days during the move but is praised for smoothing operations as a new laboratory technician arrives and Judge Leon Merrick returns to court duties after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Bertha Peck
Lincoln
Capitol City
Leon Merrick
Nebraska
Naval Air Reserve Group
Miami
Florida
Neptune
Australia
Columbus
Ohio
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Jacob Jensen
Jim Bryson
Scotia
Village of
Village Park and Improvement Fund
Scotia Register
David City Municipal Airport
Leonard Hrouda
Schuyler
Hrouda
David City Field
David City Banner Press
Boone, Platte
Madison Counties
Nance County
Antelope County
Albion News
Milady
Anderson
Victor E. Anderson
W. W
Wool & Lamb
Harold Matheson
C. W. Jeffrey
New Hospital
Cejka
Charles Jr
Eklund
Robert W
Lindblade
Donald Nickell
Emma Lytle
Charles C. Hanson
Alma
Gondringer
Alfred H. Johnson
Marie
Daisy Dairy
Club
Firemen’s Old-Timer Meeting
APO
Eddie Watts
Woods
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