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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
1
A 23 year old artist designed this year's Christmas Seals inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas. The piece features the twelve gifts of the song. The item reflects the days from Christmas to Epiphany and the three kings arrival.
Ruth Peterson of Shelby received a Certificate of Merit at the Annual ASCS dinner presented by Eugene V. Sterup for her efficiency in administering the CCC Price Support Program in Polk County. He noted her role in redeeming outstanding grain loans despite rail car shortages and managing storage payment credits.
The pre Thanksgiving storm caused extensive damage in Osceola area with downed poles and lines. REA and NPPD crews logged hundreds of hours repairing 15 broken poles and leaning structures while AT&T and local telephone workers restored service to about 180 customers after 200 wire breaks. Crews from multiple towns aided in the giant recovery effort and buried cable work aims for mid December completion.
Taxpayers will find a number of time saving improvements on 1973 individual income tax returns. The article notes streamlined forms and clearer instructions to speed preparation and filing.
Over 80 attend the Osceola Methodist Church banquet marking the 27th anniversary. Walden Jones hosts with Henry Galus Steve Darling and local leaders receiving 15 and 5 year pins and Alumni awards. New 4-H Council and Extension Board members announced for Polk County.
Announcement shows bids on Henry N. Peterson farm seven miles west and 0.5 miles north of Osceola. A 160 acre tract sold to Dave Jones for $85,100 and an 80 acre tract bought by Kenneth F. Peterson for $42,000.
Nebraska tax official Richard P. Vinal announced long and short Form 1040s are being printed for 1973. He forecast 580 000 returns with early W-2 distribution to speed refunds. IRS shortened instructions and forms to ease filing and improve access across Nebraska.
Crop residue feeds offer an abundant alternative as feed costs rise. Proper moisture levels for storage vary by method, with stalklage needing 50 60 percent moisture and harvesting timing affecting leaf content and protein levels. Supplementation for protein minerals and digestion is required, especially with corn milo residues, to ensure balanced rations for gestating and lactating cows.
Thanksgiving gatherings filled with extended kin across Nebraska and nearby states. The Mills, Bond, Lambert, Gustafson, Cox, Monson, Reznor, Inness, Beckner, Bohman and Jones families hosted relatives from Osceola, Casper, Omaha, Albion, Grand Island, Chicago and Peoria during a multi day holiday period. Visitors traveled from Wauneta, Lincoln, and North Platte to share meals and time with local households.
Mary E Knight 94 died Sunday at Good Samaritan Center Osceola. Services were Wednesday morning at Kepner Roberts Funeral Chapel Osceola with Rev Kenneth Edmonds of Shelby officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Weyers and family from Hay Springs spent the Thanksgiving holiday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson.
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