County 4-H Timely Topic Contest Winners Named
Four 4-H club members entered the county speaking contest in the District Courtrooms on May 5. Natalie Hahn Polk and Chris Carlson Osceola won purple and blue in the senior division. Connie Wagner and Alvin Cederberg earned blue in the junior division. KFAB Radio of Omaha sponsored ribbons for county and district contests. Rev. Lester Anderson of Stromsburg Methodist Church judged the county event.
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Natalie Hahn
Polk
Chris Carlson
Osceola
Fremont
Connie Wagner
Alvin Cederberg
KFAB
Omaha
Lester Anderson
Stromsburg Methodist Church
Safe interaction with farm animals for children
Spring raises risk as new offspring appear and ewes protect their young. Parents should supervise and allow only petting of animals outside pens to prevent injuries and possible rabies after bites. Teach children not to handle rabbits or injured animals and explain safe feeding and management of ewes in sheep enterprises.
Feeding and management of ewes guides Nebraska flocks
Ted Doane of the College of Agriculture stresses feeding and management are the most immediate factors influencing sheep production, with breeding and selection also important. He notes average income per ewe unit ranges from $6 to $10 after costs, and suggests flocks of 100 or more ewes (minimum 35) for Nebraska. The circular covers rations, breeding and lambing care, diseases, and pasture management.
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Nebraska
Ted Doane
The
College of Agriculture
Doane
University
Weeds in Strawberries Dacthal Use Approved
The FDA approved dacthal for pre-emergence weed control in strawberries to curb foxtail and crabgrass throughout the season. It is the same material used for pre-emergence crabgrass control in bluegrass lawns and must be reapplied every four weeks. no effective post-emergence option exists.
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Food and Drug Administration
How to Freeze Fresh Asparagus For Long-Lasting Flavor
The season invites freezing asparagus by blanching to slow enzymes that degrade flavor and color. Choose young tender stalks, trim and wash, cut to fit containers, and pack with tips alternated for a solid seal. Blanch small stalks two minutes, medium three, large four, using at least one gallon water per pound. Immediately cool, drain, seal, and freeze in moisture and vapor proof containers.
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Home Agent News
Marshmallows in Custard Cups Trick for Meringue Top
A kitchen tip suggests placing a large marshmallow in each custard cup before pouring in the custard. As the dish bakes the marshmallow rises and melts to form a light meringue topping. The text also notes potatoes bake faster when left to sit in a bowl, though the sentence ends abruptly.
Cooking tips for hotter taps and lighter cakes
A guide notes how to manage hot water from taps and how to prepare eggs for lighter cake textures. It suggests pre heating an oven and potatoes, then separating eggs, beating yolks and whites separately, and folding the beaten whites back into the batter for lighter cakes, a method also applicable to pancakes.
Osceola Items Note Business Sale and Engagement
Vernon Johnson buys Osceola Plumbing and Heating from Ed Alstrum and Hubert Russell. Mrs. Paul Monson elected PEO Chapter CN delegate to the state convention in Omaha. Joseph Schott announces engagement of Valeria Ruth to John F. Thiesen of Creighton.
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Vernon Johnson
Osceola Plumbing and Heating C
Ed Alstrum
Hubert Russell
Paul Monson
PEO Chapter CN
Osceola
Omaha
Joseph Schott
Valeria Ruth
John F. Thiesen
F. F. Thiesen
Creighton
Learn the Facts About Hospital Expense Relief Plan
Hospital expenses have risen nearly 1 percent per month since 1950. The American Republic Plan is described as a possible aid to cover medical bills when funds are needed, with details to be learned.
The Secret of Buying Hospital Insurance Tailored Protection
A crowding rise in hospital costs since 1950 prompts readers to review coverage. The American Republic Insurance Co of Des Moines ranks first in claim payments among top insurers and offers Tailored Protection that supplements existing policies. Local reps will contact residents to explain the plan.
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American Republic Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
American Republic
Swan’s son Theodore wed Dorothy Kargie in Hollywood
Mrs Anna Swan of Silver Creek learned of her son Theodore’s marriage to Dorothy Kargie of Columbus. The ceremony took place Monday morning at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood California. Emerald Gustafson and Pvt Irvin Gustafson are visiting relatives at J H Gustafson’s home. E M Watts returned home from hospital under care of Mrs Martin Roberts. Polk County AAA notes 1942 rate: ACP corn 5.5c ACP wheat 9.9c parity corn 11.1c parity wheat 13.5c.
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Anna Swan
Silver Creek
Theodore
Dorothy Kargie
Columbus
Blessed Sacrament Church
Hollywood
Calif
Emerald Gustafson
Fort Riley
Kansas
Pvt
Ervin Gustafson
Fort Warren
Wyo
J. H. Gustafson
E. M. Watts
Martin Roberts
R. N
Polk County
AAA
For Sale Tomato and Cabbage Plants 10c a Dozen
The community notes the sale of tomato and cabbage plants at 10 cents a dozen by L. W. Kemp. The town laments the death of Axel Fred Johnson at the Wm. Silverstrand residence. Ada Starke completes three years of nurse training and will graduate May 31 from St. Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Kemp
Axel Fred Johnson
Wm. Silverstrand
Ada Starke
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Local Obituaries and Marriage Notice
Gilbert Alfred Grossnicklaus born March 2 1915 died at St Marys Hospital Columbus Tuesday morning. Dan B Magnuson married Maude Gooden daughter of E S Gunn at York on Monday.
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Gilbert Alfred Grossnicklaus
Alfred
Lydia Grossnicklaus
St. Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Dan B. Magnuson
Maude Gooden
E. S. Goon
York
Monay
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Osceola Legion Club
Liberty Building
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