News Of The Servicemen In Sage Brush Exercise
South Dakotan Specialist Third Class Gaylen D. Holmes, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Holmes of Polk, is assigned to the Aggressor Force in Exercise Sage Brush in Louisiana. Holmes, a chief radar mechanic with the 4th Armored Division, is stationed at Fort Hood Texas. MSgt Frederick W McFadden, with the Air Force in Japan, completed a two week noncommissioned officers course at Johnson Air Base near Tokyo. He is stationed at Itazuki AFB near Fukuoka Island with his wife and two daughters. His address is M Set F W McFadden AF 6931044 35th Fighter Bloomber Sqdn Box 173 APO 244 San Francisco California. Richard Swan departed for Electronics School in San Francisco after leave with his mother Mrs Rose Jwan and relatives. Mr and Mrs Einfred Peterson heard from their son Donald, who has arrived in the states from Yokosuka Japan after 21 months at the Communication Center and awaits discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylen D. Holmes
Paul C. Holmes
Polk
Louisiana
Holmes
4Th Armored Division
Fort Hood
Texas
Frederick W. McFadden
Air Force
Japan
Johnson Air Force Base
Tokyo
Eucador
Mset
McFadden
Itazuki Afb
Fukuoka
Kusuku
F. W. McFadden
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Richard Swan
Communication Center
Navy
William A Burritt Buried Saturday in Nebraska-Oxceola areas
William A Burritt born November 6 1870 in Cedar Rapids Iowa died November 17 1955 at Murray County Memorial Hospital Slayton Minnesota aged 85 years 11 days. He married Christina Krumbach on February 16 1904 at Shelby Nebraska and farmed Polk County Nebraska before moving to Osceola in 1944. He is survived by six children grandchildren two sisters and a brother plus many friends. Funeral services were held November 19 at Sacred Heart Church in Shelby with out of town relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Burritt
Rufuy
Martha Burritt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Murray County Memorial Hospital
Slayton
Minnesota
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
Christina Krumbach
Shelby
Mr. Burritt
Erasmus
Edith Pierson
Woodstock
William H
Wallawa
Oregon
Carl
Willametta Swanson
John
Walilawa
Mera Cunningham
Forrest Grove
Zadie Burns
Garrison
North Dakota
C. Edgar Burritt
Morrill
Sacred Heart Church
Perce Blly
Oxceola
John Skidmore
Fairbury
Nebr
Ed Beaver
Francis Johnson
Elm Creek
Zudie Burns
N. C
George Samson
Omaha
C. M. Pierson
Elsie Pierson
Lincoln
Osceola Couple Welcome Baby Alan Wayne Sikes
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sikes announce the birth of a son Alan Wayne on Sunday November 20 at York hospital weighing eight pounds. He joins a daughter Jane. Mr Sikes is Osceola high school assistant coach. Mrs Staroscik has been in Lincoln with relatives recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sikes
Alan Wayne
York Hospital
Sikes
Osceola High School
Jane
Milton F. Gabriel
Lincoln
Staroscik
Clear Creek Homemakers Club meets at Reisdorf home
The Clear Creek Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. Mike Reisdorf’s home for a business session led by Mrs. Delmar Alt who read a poem. Members exchanged Butternut labels for a Christmas Club for children and showcased Christmas greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Club
Reisdorf
Clear Creek Homemakers Club
Mike Reisdorf
Delmar Alt
Christmas Club
Henry Swan
Roy Grossnicklaus
Tiaden
Lone Star
Arthur Johansen
Glen Augustin
Jake Micek
Roy’ Grossnicklaus
Bill Orwig Named As Speaker For Football Banquet
Osceola schools superintendent Clair W. Walker announced that Bill Orwig, University of Nebraska athletic director, will speak at the football banquet in the school auditorium on Monday December 5. Tickets go on sale soon via the Pep Club. Orwig plans to bring new track coach Frank Sevigne to the event. Sevigne will replace Bill Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair W. Walker
Osceola
Bill Orwig
University of Nebraska
Walker
Orwig
Frank Sevigne
Bill Lee
Cleveland
Toledo
University of Michigan
Michigan
Wolverine
Earl Miley
Earl of
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
County Hospital
Theo Hanson
Consumers Public Power
Hanson
University
John Melbourne Rowan obituary notice from Mills Nebraska
John Melbourne Rowan born July 11 1870 in Ticonderoga New York died November 11 1955 at an Osceola Nebraska hospital after a long illness aged 85 years four months moved to Keye Paha County in 1883 lived near Mills Nebraska most of life married Margaret L Wisemiller December 31 1895 children Verna Fay Olive D Glendon A plus a foster daughter Frances Troxel and other relatives funeral held November 13 at Mills Church conducted by Rev John Rempel interment Olive Branch cemetery pallbearers listed many relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Melbourne Rowan
Ticonderoga
New York
Osceola
Nebraska
Keye Paha County
Mills
Mr. Rowan
Margaret L. Wisemiller
Verna Fay
Olive D
Glendon A
Leroy Wakefield
Frances Gates
Verna Fay Wakefield
Leroy Wakefield Rowan
Alaska
Olive
Glendon
Frances Troxel
Roger Leroy Bitterbush
Jackie Rowan
Andrew
Violet Donneaud
Nebr
John Rempel
Olive Branch
Harry Nelson
Oscar Nelson
Ernest Bitterbush
Earl Sylvester
Emil Schrader
Dewitt Tuton
Polk County Agricultural Society Meeting Postponed
The annual Polk County Agricultural Society meeting is postponed to Wednesday November 30 at 8:00 p m in the courthouse. Three new board members will be elected at this nine member board meeting, which manages the county fair. Open to the public. all fair enthusiasts invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Agricultural Society
Osceola Library Visit Rekindles Reading Memories
The writer recalls National Book Week and a visit to the Osceola library praising its new brick building and cozy rooms. They name favorite authors and titles found there and reminisce about childhood reading habits and chores done with one hand while devouring books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Library
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Faith Baldwin
Winston Churchhill
Harriet Comstock
A. J. Cronin
Lloyd C. Douglas
Kathleen Norris
Gene Stratton Porter
Booth Tarkington
Joseph C. Lincoln
Sinclair Lewis
Arrow Smith
Coroner's Inquest Finds No Guilt in Barber Death
A six man jury at a Polk County coroner's inquest found no unlawful act in the death of C. J. Arnold a Stromsburg barber. The Nov 11 accident involved his car and another driven by Judith Anderson of Swede Home. The verdict said death resulted from an unavoidable accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Arnold
Stromsburg
W. W. Norton
Polk County
Judith Anderson
Polk County Bond Sales Miss Quota in October
Polk County October sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds totaled 34668.00, with year to date 758763.00, reaching 84 percent of the 1955 county quota. Statewide October sales reached 9751555.00, 82 percent of Nebraska’s yearly quota, amid inflation warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
Polk County
Elc Nordlund
Folk County
Nebraska
Local families host gatherings and travel notes
Mrs. Donald Cerny and Mrs. Victor Cerny attended a stork shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joan Cerny. Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Johnson visited Omaha for several days for the Midwest Farm Equipment Convention, with Mrs. Emil Johnson of Wausa staying with the Johnson children during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cerny
Victor Cerny
Joan Cerny
Marlin Johnson
Omaha
Mr. Johnson
Emil Johnson
Wausa
Johnson
Osceola Opens Season With David City Clash In November
Osceola to host David City in the season opener on November 29 with five returning seniors including Le roy Dinges John Bernt Richard Burritt Jan Grossnicklaus Vaughn Mickey and Dick Triba The squad seeks revenge after last year's 47 31 defeat at David City and a prior 49 40 loss on the home court Reserve games start 6 30 p m varsity 8 p m Admission 60 cents adults 35 12 or 2d children Students Schedule lists eight home games and a December 9 Stromsburg home date with other road trips through February
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
David City
Leroy Dinges
John Bernt
Richard Burritt
Jan Grossnicklaus
Vaughn Mickey
Dick Triba
Stromsburg
Friend
Rising City
Silver Creek
Aurora
Fullerton
Genoa
Clarks
Fairmont
Polk
Shelby
St. Paul
Concordia
Officers Training Meeting Held for Polk County Extension Clubs
The November 14 session met in Osceola District Court Room for presidents and secretaries of Womens Extension Clubs. Home Agent Miss Crosby led secretary instructions. Mrs. Ray Burke and the County Council guided duties. A mock club meeting followed to enforce parliamentary procedure and proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Womens Extension Clubs
Polk County
Ray Burke
Crosby
Osceola Vet Dr. Wallace Monson Adopts Two-Way Radio
Osceola veterinarian Dr. Wallace Monson installs a two-way short-wave radio system to speed contact with clients. The setup includes a mobile unit in his car a master station at home and a remote office control enabling quicker service while in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Monson
Osceola
Monson
4-H Achievement Night Decides Shelby Parish Hall Event
County 4-H achievement set for Parish Hall Shelby on Friday November 25 with a 6 30 covered dish supper. Families bring own dishes sandwiches and dessert. The program features 4-H club performances and awards presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
Shelby
Amanda Grace Waite obituary notes roots in Chariton area
Amanda Grace Waite born November 9 1873 near Chariton Iowa eldest daughter of David and Anna Crowley died Monday at age 82 after a long illness. She married Roy Waite October 6 1900 and had five children Ethel Mickey Everett Edna Cohagan Erma Rosenberry Ernest. She joined Chariton Christian church as a child later attended Methodist Church in Nebraska Osceola and then settled in Osceola since 1921. Survived by five children 20 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren a brother two sisters and many relatives. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs William Larson visiting Myron and Russell Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Grace Waite
Chariton
Town
David
Anna Crowley
Roy Waite
Ethel Mickey
Osceola
Everett
Hutchinson
Kansas
Edna Cohagan
Polk
Erma Rosenberry
Shelby
Ernest
Redwood City
Calif
Christian Church
Nebraska
Methodist Church
Bible Kensington
the Garden Club
Personal taxes delinquent December first with seven percent interest
Taxpayers should note personal taxes become delinquent on December 1 and incur seven percent interest from that date until paid. Real property taxes are due January 1, with many already paid in full for the current year.
Annual Christmas Seal Drive Opens
The Osceola Tuberculosis Association announces the annual Christmas seal sale led by C. W. Walker noting after eight years of decline 1954 and 1955 show rising death and case rates. The drive emphasizes public awareness that tuberculosis can hide until it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Walker
The
Tuberculosis Association
Osceola
Christmas Seal Sale Acknowledgments From Local Groups
A note thanks merchants and organizations for helping tell the story of the 1955 Christmas Seal sale. The message lists community groups and individuals who supported the fundraising effort and encourages continued participation.
Irrigation boom boosts area economy and notes
The piece highlights irrigation as stabilizing farm income with higher yields this year and plans for continued expansion. It also reports Osceola community news including hospital phone changes, a power line upgrade interruption, local travel, and upcoming football banquet discussions.
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Ti Ae Thaie
Benton Harbor
Mich
Libbey High School
Libbey High
Libbey
Army of Occupation
Europe
University of Toledo
Qyrl
Tīa
Shelby Hall
Wm. Larson
Myron Larson
Russell
Soonerland
Oklahoma
Vic Newcomer
Hoxie
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