Weather turns to snow and cold in Osceola area
The article notes Monday's mix of rain ice and snow with colder temperatures and first snow of the season. It mentions snow plans for sleigh rides and a snowman, plus farmers relieved by moisture. It also reports the Osceola druggist change as John Osenbaugh replaces Sam Crouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
John Osenbaugh
Osceola
Sam Crouse
Osenbaughs
Burwell
John
Public Law 199 parcel rules noted for Christmas mail
The article explains Public Law 199 mail rules for holiday packages. It outlines weight and size limits for rural star routes and various post office classes, with exceptions for certain items like live plants, trees, shrubs, agricultural commodities, or books. It also urges readers to petition Congress to repeal the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Mary
Washington
Pilgrims Reflect on Thankfulness After Harsh Year
In November 1621 Plymouth Colony voters, led by Governor Brand ford, express gratitude for survival. Despite losses including Governor John Carver, they note sturdy log cabins, fuel, game in the woods, and a harvest of corn that stood between them and starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandford
Plymouth Colony
New World
John Carver
Thanksgiving praise for corn and its bounty across ages
The article traces corn from ancient Mesoamerican worship to modern abundance noting 3.7 billion bushels this year. It lists corn's vast roles from food to industrial uses, including medicine and even embalming fluid, framing the Pilgrims and today’s meals as linked by this staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
America
Edgar Howard the colorful Nebraska legislator of 1895
Edgar Howard of Columbus, a Democrat, rose as a standout in the 1895 Nebraska House amid a Populist-Republican fusion. He organized the Democratic caucus, earned three key committee assignments, and played a pivotal role in drafting a $100,000 drought relief bill while earning attention from major papers.
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Silas A. Holcomb
Howard
State Senate
U. S
Edgar Howard
Nebraska State Journal
Columbus Telegram
Omaha World Herald
Polk County 4-H Achievement Set for November 28
Polk County 4-H Achievement will be held Friday in the Polk High School Auditorium starting at 6 30 p m with a cooperative supper. Kroger’s Grocery will furnish ice cream and chocolate milk, the County 4 H Council will provide coffee, and families bring their own supper dishes and silverware. After supper at about 8 p m clubs will perform skits songs or dances before the awards presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk High School
Kroger’s
Polk
County Farm Bureau
Notice to Contractors on Hordville Polk Road Project Bid
Nebraska Department of Roads invites sealed bids for grading gravel surfacing detour culverts and other work on the Hordville Polk Federal Aid Secondary Project No S 285. The 4.9 mile oil road includes earthwork gravel surfacing pipes culverts headwalls and asphalt work with bids due December 11 1958 at 10:00 A M in Lincoln.
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Department of Roads
State
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hordville-Polk
U. S. Department of Labor
Grand Island
Department OF Roads L. N. Ross
L. R. Jones
Community Greetings and Visits Across Montrose and Surroundings
West Side Howard Haverland of Mont Rose Colorado stayed with his mother Mrs H F Haverland from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. He visited relatives in Lincoln Stromsburg and other friends while sharing time at home. Numerous local residents hosted gatherings including birthday celebrations and church events with neighbors, relatives, and friends from York Humphrey Polk Shelby and Brush Colorado.
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Howard Haverland
Mont Rose
Colorado
H. F. Haverland
Haverland
George Preece
M. L. Haverland
Lincoln
Stromsburg
Glen Knerr
Reuben Anderson
Forrest Anderson
Irvin Anderson
Kermit Hultgren
Paul James
York
Orley Conkling
Della Donelson
Zella
Francis Donelson
Delwin Rudeen
Omaha
Arthur Ahlquist
Gaylen
Kenneth Anderson
Gustaf Peterson
Elizabeth Rudeen
Harlan Donelson
Emma Erickson
Irene Erickson
Gilbert Gertsch
B. W. Gertsch
Humphrey, Neb
Russel Gertsch
Gerald Holm
Richard Anderson
Carl A. Anderson
Raymond Nyffeler
Neal McBeth
Howard Sundberg
Wesley Fredrickson
Monte
Delano Ahilquist
Lester Widga
Verland Widga
Polk
Robert Irmer
Steven
Gertsch
Local Families Attend Gatherings Across Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Henry Mead and family of Seward were Sunday guests of Perry and Sapp. Ray Conrad and DeAnn visited Fremont with Lloyd Green. Leo Albers and Ray Conrad organized a birthday surprise for Howard Liedtke. Ed Watts and family called on Dick Watts. Debby Hickman and Mrs. Cadwell hosted visitors from York. Dale Nahrstedt and family visited Reischlein home in Omaha. Joe Fijell and children joined Roy Fijell in Stromsburg. Fred Bond attended George Bonds 80th birthday in Gresham.
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Henry Mead
Seward
Perry N. Sapp
Ray Conrad
DeAnn
Fremont
Lloyd Green
Leo Albers
Howard Liedtke
Ed Watts
Dick Watts
Roger Hickman
Debbie
York
Sam Cadwell
Dale Nahrstedt
Omaha
Robert Reischlein
Susan
Greg
Joe Fijell
Roy Fijell
Stromsburg
Fred Bond
George ‘Bond
Gresham
Thomas Hofbauer
Jeanne
James Anderly
Dwight
Nebraska
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Osceola Record
Atsocke
Ational Editorial Assoc
Don and
Mary Waterman
Nebr
W. BD. Aeschbacher
Chester State Historical Society
Telek
Autowodee
Dk Cas Company
Faru and
Pome
Tom
Art Craft Play Co
Cedar Rapids, Ia
West Side
Mrs. Homer Green
Homer Cuddleford
Donita Conkling
Carolyn Sundberg
Don
Shelby
Dale
Denice Donelson
Orley
Homer Green and Sons
Clayton Giauque
Janet
Brush
Colo
Mable Giauque
Edna
Willard
MR. Farmer
Enterprise 8000
Columbus Rendering CO
Jim Brogan
C. R. Peterson
Caccola
Walter H. Koehler
Bert Gissler
Mary Gerdes
Equitable Life Assurance Society
The
Nebraska Farmer
Reevettia
Wobig and Son Equipment
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