Conrad Waller Buried Tuesday
Conrad Waller, 57, died at Osceola Hospital after a recent illness. He had earlier been at an Omaha hospital and then at his brother Philip Waller’s home. A Swede Home resident, he was laid to rest at Swede Home Cemetery after services at Swede Home Lutheran Church led by Rev. Bernt G. Johnson.
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Conrad Waller
Osceola Hospital
Omaha
Philip Waller
Bernt G. Johnson
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Swede Home
Krance Rites Held for Sylvester J Krance in St Paul
Funeral services were conducted Friday at St. Paul for Sylvester J Krance 77 who died Tuesday afternoon Born December 31 1875 in Cleveland Ohio he was a longtime St. Paul resident He was the father of Mrs Lee Rein and Jimmy Krance of Osceola.
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St. Paul
Sylvester i Krance
Mr. Krance
Cleveland Ohio
Lee Rein
Jimmy Krance
Osceola
Polk County Farm Bureau Meet Set at Shelby October 13
The Polk County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held October 13 at the Shelby parish hall featuring the Karre Sisters of York with marionette entertainment. Reports, officer elections, resolutions, and a discussion of the new constitution are on the program along with a free lunch.
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Karre Sisters of
York
Polk County Farm Bureau
Parish
Shelby
Ready Family Buys The Stuart Paper From Kelly
Ira M Ready and his wife acquire The Stuart Advocate from Ralph J Kelly of Atkinson. They take possession October 1 renewing local ownership after five years under Kelly. Ready brings nine years in Nebraska and California papers plus Navy service to the Stuart paper’s future.
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Ralph J. Kelly
Atkinson
Stuart Advocate
Ira M. Ready
Readys
Stuart
Kelly
Mr. Ready
Osceola
Osceola Record
Aurora News-Register
York Republican
Scribner Rustler
Nebraska
San Fernando Sun
California
United States Navy
Ready
Stewart Family Trip Highlights From Colorado Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart returned from a ten day visit to La Junta Colorado with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Delbert Slack and Patty. They also visited Mrs Stewart’s sister Mrs O E Sallee and Mr Sallee in Denver.
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Charles Stewart
Delbert Slack
Patty
la Jaunta
Colorado
Aftermath of the election and civic cooperation noted
The piece lauds the election results and the united effort of farmers and business people to back a county hospital. It recalls public explanations, the help given by volunteers, and shared labor. A household tip about rice and a snow forecast are added, plus a humorous note about dented car fenders from curb posts.
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Nebraska
An Editorial Urges Polk County Unity for Annie Jeffrey Hospital
The piece lauds the Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital proposal funded by Dr. C. W. Jeffrey. It calls for past divisions to fade as County Commissioners handle bonds and trustees, envisioning a modern, self supported hospital that will serve present and future generations without taxing locals. The editorial urges opponents to cooperate and supporters to intensify efforts.
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Annie Jeffrey
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
C. W. Jeffrey
UP Agricultural Car To Visit Osceola October Thirteenth
The Union Pacific Agricultural Improvement Car will visit Osceola on Tuesday October 13 for three sessions from 9 00 to 11 55 1 00 to 4 00 and 7 00 to 9 30 with three discussions and three films per session Speakers include C Whitney University of Nebraska extension horticulturist Robert D Pelkey American Breeders Service Omaha and Charles W Manke Union Pacific Agricultural Agent Omaha Admission is free and the public is invited to attend these educational programs
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Union Pacific
Osceola
C. Whitney
The
University of Nebr
Robert D. Pelkey
American Breeders Service Omaha
Charles W. Manke
Omaha
Mr. Whitney
Pelkey
Manke
Bailey Simpson nuptials tie Stromsburg couple
Miss Lois Bailey RN and Meriin Simpson of Stromsburg were married last Sunday at the Baptist Church in Stromsburg. They left for their honeymoon immediately. Mrs Simpson, a registered nurse, worked about four months at Osceola Hospital after graduating from Immanuel Hospital Omaha and plans to return after the trip.
Osceola Picnic Moves to Los Angeles for 5th Year
The fifth annual Osceola Picnic will be held Sunday October 18 at South Park Los Angeles, at 421 and 51st Streets, replacing the former Stoner home in San Gabriel. Californians and visitors from Osceola are invited. address for RSVP is Sarah Campbell 1953 So Normandie Los Angeles.
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South Park
51St St
Los Angeles
Calif
Stoner
San Gabriel
California
Osceola
Sarah Campbell
Normandie
Postage Stamp Marks FFA 25th Anniversary
Osceola FFA chapter celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America with a commemorative stamp issued next week. The stamp goes on sale October 13 in Kansas City at the national convention and October 14 at local post offices nationwide.
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Osceola Chapter
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Kansas City
Missouri
Fred Schuman
Osceola
Ofice
Post Office Dept
Maury Watts
Arthur A. Summerfield
Washington
Robert F. Dealey
Osceola High School
Raymond Watts
Thomas Husak
Louis Schott
Tommy Hastings
Duane Liydblade
Dairy Tour Postponed by Polk County Livestock Assn
The Polk County Livestock Improvement Association postpones its dairy tour to the first or second week in November due to faster than expected corn picking. The tour will still visit Hormel's Packing Plant DeKalb Seed Corn Plant and Hatchery and the Dairy Breeders Enterprise bull stud at Fremont with the same schedule once new dates are set.
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Polk County Livestock Improvement Ass’n
Hormel
DeKalb
Dairy Breeders Enterprise Bull Stud
Fremont
Osceola bomb Shelton 20 to 0 in home opener
Osceola thumped Shelton 20 to 0 at Fairgrounds Field in Friday night action. Triba Watts and Colby scored TDs as Osceola fought penalties and fumbles but held off Shelton with strong offense and defense led by Triba Conrad Watts and Colby. Coach Manley warned of a big test vs Polk in upcoming homecoming.
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Osceola
Shelton
Fairgrounds
Triba
Watts
Colby
Shelton Hai
Bulldogs
Conrad
Manley
Polk
Corn Support Price Set At $1.54 Per Bushel
The PMA reports the government fixed this year's corn support price at $1.54 per bushel in Polk County matching last year. The price applies from harvest through May 1954 and compares with the national $1.60. Details available at the PMA office.
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Production Marketing Association
Polk County
PMA
County Hospital Proposal Wins Polk County Vote
Polk County residents approved the Dr. W. Jeffrey Hospital plan in a September 30 special election. Total unofficial turnout reached about 3400 with 1763 voting For and 1508 Against on regular ballots, plus absentee and disabled votes pending official canvass Friday. The next step is issuing bonds to Dr. Jeffrey and beginning building planning once transfers occur.
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Polk County
Dr. Co. W. Jeffrey Hospital
Stromsburg
Pleasant Home
Hackberry
South Canada
North Canada
Valley and
Platte
North
South Osceola
Island
Shelby
Osceola
Polk
Jeffrey
September's Heatwave Records Hit Osceola Observers
September proved hot and dry in Polk County with only one meaningful rainfall on the 3rd totaling 1.04 inches. Elsewhere traces on the 18th and 24th reached .13 inches, and the 17th saw a 101 degree high. The month's low was 37 on the 21st. Weather records come from Harold Klingman, government observer in Osceola.
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Polk County
Harold Klingman
Osceola
Fischer Family Guests At Earle Miller Home
Mr and Mrs O L Fischer and Timmy of W'vmore were weekend guests at the Earle Miller home.
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Mrs. O. L. Fischer and
Timmy of
W’vmore
Earle Miller Home
County Teachers Hold All Day Workshop in Osceola
An all day arithmetic and social studies workshop under Miss Bethel of Omaha University was held at Osceola High School Auditorium September 30. Attended by 75 teachers enrolled, 100 percent attendance included four Polk County town and rural elementary teachers.
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Osceola High School
George Roter
State Superintendent’s Office
Mr. Lynch
State Education Association
Roter
Catholic Bishop to Visit Osceola for Confirmation
The Most Rev. L. B. Kucera will visit Osceola to administer the sacrament of Confirmation. The rite at St. Vincent Church is at 2 30 p m for listed candidates, followed by a 4 p m service at St Andrew's Church in the valley.
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L. B. Kucera
D. D
Lincoln
Osceola
St. Vincent Church
Lester Gabriel
Rosetta Gabriel
Alberta Cerny
Jerome Ruzicka
Florence Ruzicka
Thomas Hastings
Gary Waller
Avis Waller
Joan Gabriel
Ronald Gondringer
Osceola High Plans Homecoming Queen Crowning
Osceola High School will host a Homecoming with a parade at 2:30 followed by a halftime ceremony naming the queen and football captain. Five queen candidates are Marcia Burritt Beverly Bush Marjorie Mouden Ruth Sigler and Sheilia Yun gdahl.
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Osceola High School
Polk
Osceola
Goldenrod
Shelby
Marcia Burritt
Beverly Bush
Marjorie Mouden
Ruth Sigler
Sheilia Yungdahl
Ray Watts
Maury Watts
Bob Colby
Gary Conrad
Bennie Gabriel
OHS
New Nurse Added To Osceola Hospital Staff
Mrs. Ann Brochtrup announced this week that Esther Melander joined the Osceola Hospital staff and will assume duties October 1. Melander from Fargo, North Dakota, is a Immanuel Hospital Omaha graduate, previously at Omaha. Also added is Donna Fangmeyer of Nebron, Nebraska, as a nurse maid, giving the hospital three registered graduate nurses.
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Ann Brochtrup
Esther Melander
Osceola Hospital
Miss Melander
Fargo
N. D
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Osceola
Donna Fangmeyer
Nebron
Nebraska
Melander
Revered Sereniusts Visit Gil bert Johnson Home
Rev and Mrs Adolf Sereniust of Dresser Michigan were Saturday afternoon guests in the Gilbert Johnson home.
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Adolf Sereniust
Dresser, Michigan
Gilbert Johnson
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Surroundings
Local notes mix politics and prankish remarks from Osceola. A county resident openly backs Democrats in a yes no election. Fire department praise follows a field sprinkler, and a school fire drill impresses with 55 second evacuations.
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Bob Manley
Fire Department
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Stuart Paper
FFA Group
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Sennes
Omen
County Teachers
Lynch
August Senn
Ericson
Nebras
Supt Clair W. Walker
Lottie Miller
Corn Palace
Clyde
Robert L. Mills
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