University students return home for short vacation
Howard Carson Jay Buchta John Bittner Harry Pike Archie and Roger Sturdevant and Miss Esther Campbell were among University students home for a brief break. The Central Meat Market changed hands Friday. Mr L D Garner sold to Charles Brockenrocker of Hershey Nebraska. Mickey and J F Chenoweth went to Lincoln Friday for the Scottish Rite Masons banquet. John Monson hauled lumber for a new garage for his Overland bought from Meridian Auto Co last week. Mrs George Horst Misses Leah Shaw Leila McNerney and Verda Huston traveled to Lincoln Friday. Miss Hilda Falk came from Lincoln Saturday to visit sister Mrs Joe Peterson and will remain employed by Mrs J F Ayers. F Lovell, employed at the Yanka elevator for two weeks, returned home Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carson
Jay Buchta
John Bittner
Harry Pike
Archie
Roger Sturdevant
Esther Campbell
L. D. Garner
Charles Brockenrocker
Hershey
Nebr
Mickey
J. F. Chenoweth
Lincoln
John Monson
Overland
Meridian Auto Co
George Horst
Leah Shaw
Leila McNerney
Verda Huston
Hilda Falk
Joe Peterson
J. F. Ayers
F. Lovell
Yanka
Local Notices and Births From March 25, 1926
Married George L Sheets Jr of Arnold Nebraska to Marguerite Reckmeyer of Osceola recent. Born to Mr and Mrs Phil Johnson at Omaha a seven pound girl Friday March 19. The mother known here as Miss Fegina Schmoker. Herbert Cochran 16 of Columbus was shot and [text cut].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Sheets, Jr
Arnold
Nebr
Marguerite Reckmeyer
Osceola
Phil Johnson
Omaha
Fegina Schmoker
Herbert Cochran
Columbus
Osceola Shooting Fatality Nets Local Official
Young Cochran and seven Columbus youths planned a candy fund at the Osceola bank corner when Fred L. Johnson, a local appointee under the county sheriff, halted them and fired a pistol. Cochran was struck as he fled toward the alley and died thirty minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Johnson
Johnson
Young Cochran
Cochran
Jury Finds No Cause for Action in Damages Case
A district court jury returned a verdict of no cause for action in the damage suit brought by Dale Lewis against Arthur S. Nelson after a brief deliberation. The Community Club at noon meetings voted to give the old band stand to the Garden Church and the Masons donated the vacant lot for beautification. The old band platform will be torn down after years unused. County Treasurer Smith received the first Old Age Assistance payment of 2800 dollars for Polk County with similar monthly increases expected. The Polk County Fair Association plans 4th of July auto races and ball games at the fair grounds. Mr and Mrs J W Elwood and daughter of Omaha visited in local homes before leaving for Los Angeles. Warren Scharfenburg, a salesman for Iowa Nebraska Light Power Company, was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lewis
Arthur S. Nelson
Thhe Hotel Rapp
Garden Church
Masons
Garden Club
Polk County
Smith
Polk County Fair Association
J. W. Elwood
Omaha
Albert Ryan
Blanche Elwood
Acto
Los Angeles
Warren Scharfenburg
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company
Miss Margaret Anderson Visits Family After Ulysses Teaching
The article notes Miss Margaret Anderson who taught near Ulysses spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, and mentions a transfer of someone to the York office after two years at Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
York
Margaret Anderson
Ulysses
Frank Anderson
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Martin S. Jones
I express sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who sent cards letters flowers and visited me during my hospital stay and thank the Ladies' Aid for the beautiful plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin S. Jones
Thanks for support at our loss of Mrs Hannah Johnson
We express sincere gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors who sent cards flowers letters of consolation and sympathy at the death of our beloved mother Mrs Hannah Johnson. We also thank the Pastor and the singers for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Johnson
Wanted and For Sale Advertisements
Multiple classified notices list homes for sale and rent ranch and farm equipment livestock and seeds for sale along with hearing aids and household goods including a 2 year old Hereford bull 8 Brown Swiss cattle and a Norge appliance dealer. Locations Osceola Nebr Shelby Osceola with contact names Mills Milly Nelson Cadwell Heckman Ray Johnson Johnston and Kresha. Prices given for seed oats 1.20 per bushel Spartin Barley 1.40 per bushel and complete hearing aid set 40.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Oil Station
Mills & Milly
Jay Hasitings
P. A. Nelson
Sam Cadwell
iPrice
Osceola
Gabel & Gabriel
Shelby
Arthur S. Nelson
George F. Heckman
Fair Grounds
G. T. Ray
J. A. Thompson
J. D. Disc
Dempster
Adolph Kresha, Jr
Nebr
McCormick-Deering
Sam Johnson
Norge
Walstead Bros
McDeering
Clifford Johnston
Final Report in Estate of Bernard A Thomas
Notice that Peter Edward Badie as administrator has filed a final account and report, with a petition for final settlement and discharge, set for hearing in Polk County Court on April 19, 1946 at 10:00 A M. Interested parties may appear and contest. March 25, 1946. (Seal) L. M. Merrick, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Bernard Albert Thomas
Perscone
Peter Edward Badie
L. M. Merrick
Hannah Johnson
State of
D. R. Byers
L. M
Merrick
Osceola Fire Dept Seeks Truck Chassis Bids
Osceola Volunteer Fire Department and City Council invite sealed bids for a truck chassis 158 inch wheel base with dual wheels enclosed cab and specific tires plus one spare. Bids due April 9 1946 with delivery date estimates. Authorized dealers only. right to reject bids reserved. James Gibbins chief notes details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
James Gibbins
Notice to Creditors and Heirs Polk County Nebraska
Notice announces Una Bartlett filed a petition regarding the estate of Jay E. Bartlett deceased born January 2 1942 in Minidoka Idaho. It seeks determination of death time heirs kinship and descent with a court hearing set for April 1946 in Merrick County Nebraska. It references a 15th undivided interest in land described as West Half of the Northeast Quarter Section 15 Township 14 North Range 2 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Jay E. Bartlett
Una Bartlett
Minodoka County
Idaho
Ney
L. M. Merrick
Olive M. Bartlett
Neva L. Lewis
Deerlodge County
Montana
W& NE
Notice of hearing on estate of Minnie C Swanson Nebraska
Creditors of the estate of Minnie C Swanson are notified that a county court hearing will be held in the county court room on July 20 1946 to hear adjust and allow all claims filed against the estate All claims must be filed by July 15 1946 or they will be forever barred Dated March 22 1946
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Minnie C Swanson
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Osceola Election and Estate Petition
Notice to qualified electors of Osceola Nebraska that on April 2 1946 annual election will be held for mayor city clerk city treasurer police magistrate and ward council and school board seats with polling places and hours listed Neva L Lewis filed a Montana estate petition seeking time of death heirs and descent for deceased Olive M Bartlett with hearing set for April 6 1946 at 10 a m in county court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska
Board of Education of School Dist. No
Osceola City Council Approves Real Estate Sale Ordinance
The President of City Council acting as Mayor and the Osceola City Council on March 7 1946 passed an ordinance authorizing the sale of described real estate to be sold by the city government to a designated party per municipal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Osceola
City Council
Nebraska
Walter J. Herbes
Margaret ¥. Herbes
R.M. McDonald
T. V. Hamilton City Seal Dates
T. V. Hamilton announces civic dates with a city seal marking events on March 21 and 28 and April 4. Public notice specifies official actions and local timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Hamilton
Mar
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Board of Education
Polk
W.rk. Kepner
Dwight M. Bush
Herman A. Anderson
A. L. Chantry
Martin R. Anderson
Tenn
Tassa
Ena Een
Muse Theatre
Barbary Coast
John Wayne
Rosarita
Roy Rogers and
Trigger
DR. W. F. Monson
N. W
Corner Square
G.t.ray Jeweler & Optometrist
Zenith Hearing Aids
H. S. Eklund
G. KR. Peterson
First National Bank
Hesler
Osces
Gamble
Hinck
Beauty Shop
Up Town
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
Grand Island
Webb Livestock Commission Co
KMMJ
Jim Webb
Hastings
World-Herald
T. W. Hamilton
City OF Osceola
George Craven
Citizen’s Party
Citizen's Party
James J. Gibbins
Lester W. Johnson
R. M. McDonald
J. F. Jackson
Margaret M. Herbes
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