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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
2
Dean Buffingtons, former Alliance residents, move into Osceola two houses from the hotel. The Dry Cleaning plant will operate above the Record office with most equipment here and more to follow. Grand Opening to be announced later in the Record.
The American Home Economics Association marks its golden anniversary 1959 tracing roots to 1909. It highlights work in child development nutrition budgeting textiles and clothing and promoting science in the home. About 46 000 home economists teach in schools and 3 500 aid industry with others in government welfare and dietetics. The profession partners worldwide to raise women status and living standards through home economics education.
President Eisenhower warns against excessive spending urging a balanced budget as the minimum target. He favors paying down debt gradually to reduce interest expenditures and hopes to limit the interest bill to eight billion one hundred million dollars.
County Agent Jerre Withrow advises careful planning before buying a home, focusing on neighborhood services, livability, and floor plans. Extension notes discuss a profitable ewe distribution program, fungicide use and precautions, a Nebraska 4-H Club Camp site at Halsey, and OHS student elections and commencement with 25 seniors graduating.
The FHA hosted a picnic for eighth grade girls with a formal installation at 7 30. Mavis Carlson retired as President and passed the gavel to Karen Prell. Mrs Evans showcased slides. Lunch followed. The band elected Annette Watts President Barbara Oberg Vice President Annitta Johnson Secretary Maury Ransom Treasurer. New cheerleaders are Annette Watts Kay Watts seniors Dorothy Watts Donna Mentink juniors.
Miss Marlys Elmquist and Nyla Pehrson spent the weekend with the Elmer Pehrson family. Nyla was a bridesmaid at the Glatter Bemis wedding in Shelby. Local families hosted and visited including the Sterups Meister family and Robert Sterup, Bob Sigler Jr and Ricky attended rising city exercises, Green and Loukota hosted in Exeter, Carol Scherer visited Gresham, Elmer Pehrson called on Ansel Pehrson near Clarks, Frank Larsen family stayed with Dick Watts in Millboro, Mrs Larson and Mrs Watts are sisters, and Dick Watts visited Norfolk with Eldon Mundors.
Legal notice from Polk County Nebraska announcing a hearing on September 14 1959 to hear adjust and allow all claims against the estate of Fred B Henggeler and stating that claims must be filed by September 12 1959 or be barred. J E Steeple county judge signs and seals the notice.
Creditors of Arthur W. Anderson deceased are notified that a hearing will be held in the County Court of said county on September 14. The court notices dated May 15 1959 and published May 21 28 and June 4 outline the proceedings and deadlines for filing claims on or before the stated dates.
Referee to sell at public auction under a District Court order dated April 24 1959 in case where Leonard G Mentink is plaintiff and Kenneth L Mentink et al are defendants The property comprises SE quarter of SE quarter of Section 21 Township 14 Range 1 West of the 6th P M Polk County Nebraska and Lots 10 11 and the south half of 12 13 and 14 Block 1 Smiths Fourth Addition Osceola Nebraska The sale date is to be announced.
On June 9 1959 at 2:00 PM the 40 acre tract will be sold at the South Front Door of Osceola Court House Nebraska to the highest cash bidder. A 15 percent deposit is due at sale with balance upon court confirmation and possession after sale. The sale is subject to tenant lease through March 1 1960 and will remain open for at least one hour with further conditions announced at sale. Abstract of title will be provided to purchasers. Dated May 4 1959. Robert L Mills Referee Norton and Norton Attorneys May 7 14 21 28 and June 4.
The State of Nebraska informs all interested in the estate of William B Welch that a petition to appoint Bernice Welch as Administratrix has been filed. A hearing is set for June 6 1959 at 10:00 AM in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated May 12 1959.
City of Osceola Nebraska proposes an estimated expense plan for the 1959 1960 fiscal year starting May 1 1959 end April 30 1960 The mayor and city council determine total revenue for 1958 1959 was 104702 99 and approve expense items including water works operation 8500 salary of water commissioner 3800 and street lighting 1800.
The document lists multiple budget items including Cemetery Maintenance 2000, Public Library 1800, Park and City property 1800, Fire Protection 2000, Sewer Maintenance 1000, Officers Salaries 4500, Printing 500, Street Equipment 7500, Prosecution and civil action 500, Street Equipment 1500, Street Improvement Bond funds 3000, Sewer Revenue Fund 3000, and incidental expenses 100. It announces publication in the Osceola Record for four consecutive weeks and references city council actions and county records with attestations by City Clerk H. J. McDonald.
Martha Mildred Gembica deceased. The State of Nebraska informs all interested parties that a petition seeks Louis J. Gembica as Administrator. Hearing scheduled for June 12, 1959 at 11:00 A M in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated May 18, 1959.
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