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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
2
The Osceola Record presents its masthead with the slogan and editor Kathleen A Howe. It lists subscription rates of 4 dollars within Nebraska and 5 dollars out of state, with a 10 cent single copy. The issue is noted as a second class matter and includes a quote attributed to Edmund Burke.
A petition for final settlement and determination of heirship is set for hearing November 27, 1972 in Polk County Nebraska. The same notice requires all claims against the estate of Edward R. DeLand deceased to be filed by March 1, 1973 with a March 2, 1973 hearing. County Judge Eldon R. Johnson signs the notices.
Public notice states final settlement in the estate of Nora Farley deceased in Polk County Nebraska. The matter covers determination of heirship inheritance taxes fees and commissions distribution of estate and final account approval. Hearing set for November 21 1972 at 10 00 AM before County Judge Sidney L Snider. (Seal) Eldon R Johnson County Judge.
Petition filed to appoint Nola R Ienn as Administratrix for the estate with a hearing set November 21 1972 at 10 A M in Osceola Nebraska. Also claims against Betsy H Dickens estate due February 22 1973 or barred February 23 1973 at 10 A M. County Judge Eldon R Johnson seals notice.
In the Polk County Nebraska court a matter concerning the estate of George J Cockson the deceased proceeds. The notice names Nebraskas state authorities and addresses readers eligible as potential heirs or creditors.
Local residents hosted and visited in multiple small gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hughes traveled from Omaha for Mrs. Glenn I. Anderson’s 80th birthday and stopped to see Mrs. Hannah Boden. Families joined Mrs. Boden, Mrs. Emma Martin remained hospitalized, and several dinners and visits followed across homes in Omaha and surrounding towns. A birthday, housewarming, and weekend social events featured Mrs. Alice Gustafson, the Gustafson and Johnson families, and neighbors in Beatrice Adams and Columbus areas.
From Our Files recalls the Samaritan Village open house held Sunday October 28 with nearly 800 attendees at the dedication service. Also noted: a daughter Mary JoAnn born October 25 to Mr and Mrs Irvin Jones at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Gertrude Reece receives CPPD 15 year award. 85 year old Mrs Charles Olson dies in Fremont. Western Power & Gas uses new device to detect underground gas leaks. Windsor celebration marks 25th wedding anniversary for Timm Schmoker and J A Klein gathering at Mark Timm home. Cement sidewalks complete in southwest Osceola improving pedestrian access to trains. Osceola football team wins at Albion.
Twenty years ago on November 12 at noon Martha Walgreen will open her Coffee Shop on the south side of the square. Local events note baptisms at Osceola Lutheran Church and public sales for Shelby, Rising City and Silver Creek residents in mid November. Neighbors organized husking bees for Don Jarmin who has been ill and for Vance Toline who was called to the armed services last July.
Mrs. Henry Schmoker dies after illness in Osceola aged 74. El sie Cerny and Zella Bond head to San Diego for work. Deland family moves to Wahoo for employment. Evelyn Scholz visits from North Platte after Teachers Institute. Legion Auxiliary hosts a card benefit November 11 at Legion Hall. Also noted: district judges back Norton for County Judge and various local social notices.
Funeral services for August H. Thelen 70 were held November 3 1972 at 11 A M in Ralston Neb with burial at Union Cemetery Shelby. Thelen born December 22 1901 near Shelby married Maude Adams April 15 1922 later remarried Opal Aye survivors include wife son Robert daughter Marjorie six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Julius E Bernt 84 of Shelby died November 1972 at Behlen Memorial Hospital Columbus funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Shelby burial parish cemetery survivors include wife Alta Fillinger two sons Ivan and Kenneth daughter Mildred Harrs five grandchildren five great grandchildren and two sisters. Sunday visitors at Fred Bond home included H K Diers George Barbee and others from Gresham.
Congressman Dave Martin reports on the closing days of the session with adjournment expected by October 14. He notes partisan politics, 17000 bills introduced with under 3 percent enacted, and outlines achievements including Vietnam, trade with Russia and China, inflation, unemployment, and a proposed debt ceiling increase to 465 billion with a 250 billion spending cap.
Mr. and Mrs. Vern McCormick returned from a two week California trip and were feted by their California children with a 7 o'clock dinner for their 50th anniversary and 30 relatives in attendance. The record notes numerous local visits and weekend gatherings involving area families, bag hunt participants, and shared travel with friends and relatives.
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