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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
2
The Homesteader origin story notes Osceola Nebraska 68651 began in August 1872 under editor Nancy Norton. It lists Nebraska and out of state subscription rates and notes national editorial association ties. Historic motto attributed to Edmund Burke appears.
In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of NEVAM THOMPSON Deceased. Notice is given that a petition filed May 12 1970 seeks probate of the will and descent of real property in Polk County Nebraska with hearing set June 2 1970 at 10 AM in the County Court. Dated May 12 1970. (Seal) Eldon R. Johnson County Judge
Notice in Polk County District Court informs defendants including Raymond Reisdorff and others to respond by June 22 1970 in a suit to quiet title and partition for the Northeast Quarter Section 17 Township 15 North Range 1 West in Polk County Nebraskas land description with metes and bounds. A second notice announces a City of Osceola zoning board hearing June 4 1970 to consider Martin E Roberts application for a permit to erect a commercial building on Lot 8 Block 3 original Osceola.
In Polk County Nebraska the county court receives a petition for final settlement determination of heirship inheritance tax fees commissions estate distribution and final account discharge set for June 1 1970 at 10 o clock A M filed May 12 1970 Judge Eldon R Johnson reads seal and notice.
The County Court of Polk Nebraska schedules June 9 1970 at 10 am in Osceola for probate of the last will of Bertha M Bahr and appointment of Wilhelm E Bahr as Executor. Dated May 15 1970. (SEAL) Eldon R Johnson County Judge.
The City Council with Mayor present approves minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer's report. List of payments includes numerous individuals and firms such as Delores Hanson Lillian McDonald Neela Watts Minnie Yungdahl Warold Pearson Ray Soukup Earl Watts Jay McDonald Leroy Johnson Wm H Norton Fred Bond Harold Thayer Leo Albers Joe Tomasiewicz and various school and service bills totaling numerous amounts.
Osceola residents hosted and visited for Mother's Day with numerous families from Lincoln Omaha Blair York Scribner Fullerton and Kalmez? involved. Guests included the Johansen Wieseman McClain and Gabriel families as well as local residents. travel and funeral pages mention Sgt. McClain's father’s service in Pennsylvania.
Motion by Pearson and Soukup to award Vern Johnson the Kimmel Street water main lowering job at the bid price was carried. Leon Draeger is approved to join the Fire Dept. Council also votes to start disposing of condemned old houses as no further business remains.
Nebraska Director of Agriculture Elmer C. Schlaphoff urges landowners to spray musk thistle and wildhemp now using approved herbicides like 2 4 D to achieve effective kill with lower per acre rates. He advises checking with local weed control offices and agents for instructions. The message also notes older workers' share of unemployment applicants and invites employers to contact the Nebraska Division of Employment in Columbus for placements.
Neighborhood notables and families gathered across Nebraska and nearby states over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Nowak joined bowling friends in Omaha and hosted relatives in Fullerton. Multiple couples attended Baccalaureate services at Osceola High and Platte College. Local visits spanned Elmwood to Silver Creek with weddings, anniversaries, and family dinners noted.
Leona Imhoff hosts census workers and several Wyman and Imhoff family members for an evening with lunch. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burger attended Baccalaureate services for Kirk Burger Tim Wyman and Janice Wyman. May 21st U Shar it Club and local visits round out a busy period in Polk and Platte counties.
Mrs. Laura Hendrickson hosted visitors during the week including Mrs. Ruth Dunkin Mrs. Orval Eikenhorst Mrs. Glen Hendrickson and Mrs. Emil Monson. Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones attended Bradley Jones confirmation and the baptism of 21/2 week old Scott Allen Jones, sons of Dennis Jones, at a Lincoln Lutheran Church. Others present were Mr and Mrs Wesley Jones and Pam and the Merton Flodmans. All were dinner guests in the Dennis Jones home.
Thomas Dougherty brother in law of Monsignor Walt Obrist died at his Burchard Nebraska home of a heart attack on Monday May 11. Monsignor concelebrated the funeral Mass and burial followed in Burchard cemetery on May 14. Mabel Rosland Weaver to be buried in Wisconsin after funeral May 2.
Gerald Cerny, son of Mr and Mrs John O Cerny, receives orders to report to the United States Naval Academy as a Midshipman. He was nominated by Hon Dave Martin of Nebraska and must report June 29 to the Superintendent at Annapolis Maryland.
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