750 farms sign up for 1966 feed grain program
Merrick county farmers have signed up a total of 750 farms to take part in the 1966 feed grain program. Signup continues through April 1. Benefits include diversion and price-support payments and loans.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1966
Page
12
Merrick county farmers have signed up a total of 750 farms to take part in the 1966 feed grain program. Signup continues through April 1. Benefits include diversion and price-support payments and loans.
Mrs Ivy Campann hosted her bridge club with a St Patrick theme on Monday. High scorers were Mrs Mary Davis and Mrs Fern Merrill. Hostess Mrs John White held dessert bridge on Tuesday with high among Mrs George Damme and Mrs Frank Schuldt. WSCS quilting and a general meeting set for March 23. Various visits from Dallas Texas to Columbus, Gresham, and Boulder accompany neighborhood socializing and family visits.
Postmaster Spike of Silver Creek announces that application blanks for the supplemental Medicare benefits are at the post office. The Social Security Administration aims to contact 3.1 million seniors before the March 31 deadline. The program costs $3 monthly and covers doctor bills and related benefits. All 65 and older qualify for basic hospital benefits under Medicare.
Silver Creek and Fairview Methodist churches list worship times with Rev. E. S. DeSpain as pastor. Silver Creek holds 11:00 a.m. worship and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, with Sunday School after the service. Fairview shares 9:30 a.m. worship and Sunday School, plus a WSCS gathering on the second Wednesday.
The Dobbs Truss promises relief for reducible rupture with a washable, bulb-free design. A factory trained technician will demonstrate the modern scientific truss for men women and children with no obligation. Mr Brandon of Lakeville Minnesota invites all to attend at the Hotel Evans in Columbus on Friday April 1 from 1 to 8 PM.
Ground has been broken for a new St Lawrence church in Silver Creek. West Bros Construction Co of Fairmont leads the build to replace the 1903 wooden frame church. Omaha architects Boyer and Bishop design bronze sandface brick walls and glued laminated arches.
Farmers are urged to assess last hunting season and the potential to monetize land use for hunting. With more recreational time, landowners can offer stays, meals, and hunting access as an additional revenue stream, turning farms into multi-use destinations.
The Louis Borowiaks returned from two months near Los Angeles visiting relatives. Grand Island visitors included the Mines Mabel Carter Les Johnson Edith Kershaw and Violet Terry. Clarks residents Mrs Frank Schuldt and Mrs John White visited in Grand Island. Dewey Siglers of Osceola joined Nina Delamore for meals. Eugene Taylor family Shelton weekend at George Winkle. Ernest Fuehrer family birthday picnic at Marvin Person home Aurora. Gene Murray family of Kearney visited his mother and the Rest Home in Stromsburg. Rev L A Hansen St Edward dined with Lovina Buchholz. Areas discussed hunting and fishing charges and land use. contact Soil Conservation Service Osceola for details.
Duane Buller reports twelve boys and six girls in class after a visit from Bradshaw. Students enjoyed a clown assembly and studied Argentina in social studies making a gaucho and bola. In English they shared poems including My Baby Sister, and science covered atoms with presenters Jacquee Carter and Joe Siemek on their birthdays.
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