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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
4
A formal notice appears as entry at the Osceola Nebraska post office under the Act of March 3, 1879, indicating official postal action or establishment related to the town. The fragment identifies the location and legal basis for the action.
Notices report Mrs. Lucy Kotcor’s death at home after a lingering illness, local farming activity including Ed Wagner finishing sixty acres of corn, and several farm and market updates. Marriage news includes Floyd Campbell and Minnie Johnson tying the knot, with plans to reside in Gresham. Also listed are moves of Dr. G Timm to a new factory site, W L Holden’s electric lighting role, a sale notice for a two seater buggy, a humorous challenge about husking corn, and county exhibit prizes.
Young couple plans Bradshaw home as groom runs an oil business. H H Hubbard died after paralysis, born in Illinois in 1855, survived by widow, a son and granddaughter. A daughter born near Osceola to Mr and Mrs Rial Brazee. Carolina Christina Johnson born in Sweden 1834, moved with Peter Peterson to a farm west of Osceola, died near Avecadia, burial in Osceola. Victor Peterson of Osceola among survivors. American Legion officers elected: Neujahr Commander, VanHoosen and Schumann VCs, Kepner Adjutant, Cornish Finance Officer, Hedberg, McFadden, Merrick, Anderson, Ball execs. A son born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs J G Clark. An Athletic Club for business and professional men being organized by Supt C Andrews and Rev H A Taylor.
The Polk County Medical Society urges caution as colds spread in Nebraska and nationwide. They note 25 percent of school absences in one county are from colds, four million colds occur yearly, and costs reach two to three billion dollars. Emphasizing prevention, they advise rest, nutrition, sanitation, staying home with symptoms, avoiding spreads, and consulting a physician.
Reverend G A Randall conducts Sunday School at 10 Worship and preaching at 11 Junior Youth Fellowship Thursday 7 30 November 11 Get Together for service members November 11 8 00 WSCS meets Friday November 12 25c gift exchange Bishop William C Martin to visit December 19 8 00 and a 6 00 covered dish luncheon for church officials Watch for announcements
Bryan Graves 47 a Hordville farmer died when his cattle truck missed a turn on Highway 38 east of Valley and struck a bridge. Hugo Person 46 another Hordville farmer was trapped for 25 minutes with hip injuries and a facial bruise. Five hogs died and the remaining load including 115 hogs, one cow and eight ewes were recovered.
City council met with Acting Mayor McDonald presiding. Minutes from September 2 1943 were read and approved. Audited claims listed include Gibbins Gremeen Johnston Patton Gallagher Morgan Sargent Carman Grossnicklaus Phillips Co supplies and others. Motion to approve claims carried. Church program details announced with a Sunday schedule of services and events.
Osceola notices mark St Pauls Lutheran Church 40th anniversary with historical program and greetings from confirmation classes and former pastors. Pastor Everett Lex Bexell leads services and planning for Sunday event with choir and classes.
The Senate Post War Planning Committee led by Sen. George probes restraints on business signaling a smoother transition to peace. Rep. Disney warns oil shortages if OPA limits rise, urging price alignment with costs of supply. Byrd’s report calls for 30,000 federal job cuts as a check on nonessential spending.
Public notice dated November 2 1943 by County Judge L M Merrick announces a sealed bid sale of specified real estate. The notice includes scheduling blocks and seal authentication for filing and processing by the county office.
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