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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1959
Page
2
The piece links Thanksgiving preparations to Christmas and New Year celebrations within 37 days urging joyous living. It notes a public TV investigation into rigged programs and Disc Jockey bias, highlighting demands for service and the pursuit of personal gain as investigators proceed.
In December Readers Digest James A. Michener presents Some Americans from Hawaii a profile of Kamejiro Sakagawa his family and their service in World War II. The piece frames Japanese Americans as American patriots including Col Mark Whipple and the Purple Heart Battalion at Monte Cassino and the Lost Battalion rescue. It recalls Shiego Sakagawa marching in Honolulu in 1946 proclaiming this is my town this is my country.
Census rules for classifying farms in the 17th Census cut the number of properties deemed farms by potentially half a million and reduce farm population by about four million. New rules require ten acres and $500 yearly sales, or less than ten acres with $250 in sales, to qualify. This shift aims to align statistics with reality and curb federal farm spending, while clarifying the meaning of farm status for policy and rural life.
The Polk County 4-H Achievement will be held in Shelby Parish Hall on Monday November 30 with a cooperative supper at 6 30 p m and an 8 p m program featuring county 4-H club numbers. 1959 4-H medal winners will be announced by the 4 H Council president, and Farm Bureau will present long term pins. The Nebraska Income Tax and Social Security Short Courses will be held in four cities in December with a $4 registration. Nebraska Crop Improvement Association releases a new Nebraska Certified Seed Directory listing certified seed growers.
Eugene Reed lauds Dr. George E. Condra for half a century of state service in Nebraska agriculture. Condra’s geology based approach shaped soil conservation, geography literature, and promotional efforts like the 1925 Nebraska Beautiful. He is praised as possibly the first agricultural geologist in the state.
The geologists of his generation limited work to mineral deposits while Condra applied geology to soil surveys, conservation, and farmer guidance. He prioritized using scientific knowledge for Nebraska and national resource development beyond traditional roles.
Riverside and nearby activity listed. Fairview Ladies Aid Bazaar set for December 2 began selling at 2 30 with lunch. Local visits and gatherings include Carlsons, Bryans, and Hoffer travels to Silver Creek Stromsburg Osceola Grand Island Lincoln Central City and California.
The State Farm Bureau Convention is noted. Dan Danahoe Ed Danahoe and son Terry visited the Don Hayes family for Saturday dinner in Omaha. Mrs Roy Cramer visited Mrs C R Carlson while Mr Cramer went to Grand Island for cattle with Rayner. Patt Carlson attended M Y F at John Carlson home. Don and Mrs Hayes visited M H Shensey in Clarks. Mrs C R Carlson and Patti visited Emma Peterson in Stromsburg.
Legal notice in Polk County Nebraska that the administrator has filed a final account and report and asks for final settlement and heirship determination. Hearing set for December 1, 1959 at 10:00 A.M.. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated November 6, 1959.
The County Court of Polk Nebraska notes a petition for probate of the last will and testament of Sadie Jarmin deceased. The National Bank of Commerce of Lincoln Nebraska is named executor. Hearing set for December 4 1959 at 10 A M in the County Court Room Osceola Nebraska. Dated November 5 1959. (SEAL) J B Steeple County Judge November 12 19 26
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