Committeemen Re-elected By Polk County ASC
Delegates from Polk County precints met September 28 at the ASC office to elect the County Committee for the 1951 program year. Re-elected were Richard C. Sealey chairman Leo Cockson vice chairman and Victor F. Sterup third member. First and second alternates are Paul N. Walpren and Marvin Dawes. Newly elected committee resumes office October 1, 1955. Community Committeemen and alternates were elected in each precinct, including George Gondring Eugene V. Sterup Lloyd Whitmore as CANADA precinct and others across Clear Creek Hackberry Island Crescenta Osceola Platte Pleasant Home Stromsburg Valley with listed alternates.
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Polk County
ASC
Richard C. Sealey
Leo Cockson
Victor F. Sterup
Paul N. Walpren
Marvin Dawes
Farmers
Canada
George Gondringer
Eugene V. Sterup
Lloyd Whitmore
Robert Lamb
Wayne Logan
Clear Creek
Roy Coffin
Yerman Ernst
Neal Hasseltbatch
Louis R. Scow
Lyle Ernst
Hackberry
Ernest E., Lees
Max Lott
Wayne Walford
Arnold Fredrickson
Idoyd Walford
Arlin Neujahr
Anthony Tworek
Kenneth Oppliger
Leonard Stachura
William Czapla
Csceola
Wesley A. Koehler
Brice Pickett
Harry Brazee
C. Rudolph Carlson
George J. Inness
Platte
Floyd Emmons
Dave Jones
Teddie M. Dittmer
Hilbert Buchta
Gilbert Anderson
Milton Anderson
Wayne Lindholm
Donald Dahlin
John Nyberg
Harvey Sundberg
Stromsburg
Lloyd Fellows
Lawrence Lind
Richard T. Sundberg
Brooke Berggren
Ralph W. Done
Lloyd Moser Dies After Long Illness
Lloyd Moser of Rising City died Tuesday October 11 at Osceola hospital after years of heart illness. The family once lived in Osceola and later ran a service station and cafe in Rising City. He is survived by his widow and three sons.
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Lloyd Moser
Rising City
Osceola Hospital
Moser
Osceola
Mr. Moser
Can opener era: grandmothers and gadgets through time
A humorous reflection on modern conveniences such as the can opener, safety pin, Scotch tape, and cake mixes. The piece contrasts past frontier life with today’s ready-to-use items, praising these inventions for easing daily chores and survival. It notes how these tools transform tasks like sewing, repairs, and food prep, while recalling the saying born thirty years too soon.
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Polk County
County Moves To Eliminate Accident Corners
The county board aims to remove blind corners following a recent crash involving C. O. Carlson and Rex Wieseman. No serious injuries occurred but property damage was significant. A county notice requires property owners to trim trees and shrubs to keep vision clear starting January 1, with costs charged to noncompliant owners.
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Board of County Commissioners
C. O. Carlson
Rex Wieseman
Nebraska
Wheat Growth Is Pronounced Good In Polk County
Farmers report the Polk County wheat crop is very good after two weeks of growth. Seeded grain sprouted quickly with adequate moisture and recent rains. Warm temperatures have boosted growth and observers expect strong condition entering winter.
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Polk County
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting At Osceola
The Polk County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Tuesday evening October 18 at the IOOF Hall. The 8:00 p m session will elect officers for the coming year and adopt resolutions. A short program and lunch follow. all members are urged to attend.
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Polk County Farm Bureau
IOOF
Henry Galus
Dairy Breeders Association Seeks Efficient Service Growth
Harris County report shows Polk County Dairy Breeders Association serviced over 6 000 animals since 1943 with 679 cows serviced in 1954 an 13 3 percent share of local cattle. The group promotes artificial insemination, outlines fees and emphasizes cost effectiveness, replacing bulls with producing cows for better calves and safer calving.
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Kenneth Schmidt
Polk County Dairy Breeders Association
Fremont
Nebraska Dairy Breeders Association
Polk County
Muse Theatre to Begin Sunday Matinees
Sunday matinees at the Muse Theatre start October 16 with the show An Annapolis Story. Oliver J. Schneider announced the first performance will begin at 2 30 p m.
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Muse Theatre
Oliver J. Schneider
Annapolis
Ferne Timm Weds J Allison Ogden in Holbrook Arizona
Mr and Mrs David Timm of Stromsburg announce the marriage of their daughter Ferne to J Allison Ogden of Omaha on October 8 1955 at the Methodist parsonage in Holbrook Arizona Rev Paul Young officiated at seven o'clock The bride wore smoke blue dress with black accessories and a string of pearls The groom wore a pearl grey suit After a short western trip the couple will visit Stromsburg before returning to Omaha where Mr Ogden works in business Their home in Omaha is 3494 Taylor Street
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David Timm
Stromsburg
Ferne
J. Allison Ogden
Omaha
Methodist
Holbrook
Arizona
Paul Young
Ogden
City
Taylor Street
County Moves To Enforce Roadside Weed and Tree Removal
Polk County commissioners adopt Nebraska law based program to remove weeds and trim trees and shrubs at rural intersections after January 1, 1956. Landowners and tenants will be charged for county work, with enforcement beginning in the fall to clear corners and restore sight lines.
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Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
Guildford D. Bryan
Joe Roberts Named Outstanding Carrier
Joe Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Martin Roberts, was among 49 young newspaper boys awarded Sunday by the Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. Carriers must be above average in scholarship and citizenship and show exceptional route salesmanship, collections, and customer service.
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Joe Roberts
Martin Roberts
Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star
Miss Crosby Attends National Home Agents Meeting
Home Agent Margaret Crosby left Lincoln by plane Friday to attend the National Home Agents Association in Seattle Washington. She is accompanied by Miss Cynthia Payne of Butler County. Four teen Nebraska Home Agents attended the national meeting October 9 to 12 and plan a sightseeing trip by ferry to Victoria British Columbia returning October 15. Miss Crosby will appear on KUON Channel 12 on October 20 at 10 15 a m.
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Margaret Crosby
Lincoln
National Home Agents Association
Seattle
Washington
Cynthia Payne
Butler County
Nebraska
Victoria
B. C
Peate
Miss Crosby
Kuon
Boy Scout Fund Drive Planned Across Cornhusker Council
Dale Frizzell chairs the Osceola drive on Tuesday October 25 with volunteers calling residents for donations to Scouting. Bill Zedicher cites a 15 percent participation goal to reach 350 dollars as the campaign aims to support local Cubs Scouts and Explorers and fund continued program improvements.
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Dale Frizzell
Osceola
Cornhusker Council
Bill Zedicher
Osceola Stamps Polk 41 6 In Goldenrod Conference Clash
Osceola overwhelmed Polk 41 to 6 on Friday night as Mickey scored twice in the first quarter and added a 71 yard TD in the fourth. Bernt Triba and Grossnicklaus added TDs and Carlson kicked the extra point as Osceola led from early on.
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Osceola
Polk
Goldenrod
Mickey
Triba
Grossnicklaus
Dinges
Bernt
Carlson
Finecy
Wright
Bryan
Ransom
Genoa
Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Last Rites Held for William E. Wilcox
William E. Wilcox aged 72 died Saturday October 8 at Omaha after months of illness. Funeral services were led by Rev. H. P. Bollinger at the Lutheran church in Osceola with interment in Beulah cemetery.
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William E. Wilcox
Omaha
H. P. Bollinger
Osceola
Beulah
Lincoln educator named national president at St Paul convention
Dr. Leroy T. Laase of Lincoln, chairman of the University of Nebraska Speech Department, was elected national president of the American Interprofessional Institute at a convention in St. Paul Minnesota last week. He is the son of Mrs. A. F. Nuquist of this city.
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Leroy T. Laase
Lincoln
American Interprofessional Institute
Laase
University of Nebraska
St. Paul
Minn
A. F. Nuquist
Delinquent Tax List Shows Polk County Tracts Arrears
The Record publishes the delinquent tax list for Polk County with descriptions and assessed amounts including taxes and delinquency assessments. Total delinquent taxes and assessments equal 35 621 73 dollars, and property may be offered for tax sale on the first Monday of November 1955 until all tracts are sold.
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Polk County
Community clubs schedule events for mid October
Social calendar lists Wesley Chapel Club meeting October 19 with Mrs. Marvin Dawes and assistant hostess Mrs. Harry Hennings. Garden Club changes to October 18 at Lulu Ward’s home with Dr. LeMar. Roll call asks for a favorite bird. WCTU meets October 27 at 2 30 p m with Mrs. Emil Mons noting date change. Maple Leaf Extension Club gathers October 13 at 2 00 p m with Mrs. John Wyman. Jerry Hauk to present “The Broiler Dinner” October 20 at 2 00 p m to Methodist and Lutheran ladies at the Lutheran church. Hospital Auxiliary October 17 at 8 00 p m in Legion rooms. Stoner Club October 19 at 2 00 p m with Mrs. Fred Husak and Mrs. Joseph Poe assisting. Bible class at Reynold Hanson home October 13 3 00 to 3 30 p m. What’s Trump Bridge Club October 16 at 7 30 p m with Mr. and Mrs. Jay McDonald. Beulah Cemetery Society October 21 at Mrs. Bethel King’s in Polk silent sale. Eastern Star Kensington October 18 at Mrs. Albert Timm’s home.
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Wesley Chapel Club
Marvin Dawes
Harry Hennings
Garden Club
Lulu Ward
LeMar
WCTU
Emil Mons
Maple Leaf Extension Club
John Wyman
Jerry Hauk
Central Electric and Gas Co
Lutheran Church
Hospital Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Stoner Club
Bethel King
Polk
Eastern Star Kensington
Albert Timm
Open House Marks Schmoker Anniversary in Valley Home
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the Schmoker home to celebrate thirty six years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Schmoker. The event featured a three tier white cake with yellow mums, bronze pompoms, and white boutonnieres, with Delores Rose Rex Grossnicklaus and many others visiting from Nebraska and California.
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Hugh Schmoker
Elmer Horst
Dennis
Judy Schmoker
Jill Grossnicklaus
Jack Long
Paul Schmoker
Donald Schmoker
Holly Grossnicklaus
Albert Rice
Lucille Mustard
Delores Rose
Sacramento
Calif
Rex Grossnicklaus
Paul Timm
Wm. Timm
Alvin Klein
Anl
Lincoln
Walter Krueger
Sid Sigler
Columbu
Oscar Anderson
Clyde Mustard
Wilma
Clarks
Oscar Engel
Duncan
Earl Jenkins
York
F. L. Larson
Central City
Ellis Anderson
Grand Island
Kearney
Busy Belles Hold Meeting and District Convention
Osceola group Busy Belles met October 5 at Mrs. F. E. Goerlinger's home for business and a lesson on Washday Suds led by Mrs. Edgar Klein and Mrs. Paul Meister. Osceola hosted the Royal Neighbors Fourth District Convention next year with Mrs. Grossnicklaus as District Oracle and Mrs. Burke as District Recorder.
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Osceola
Belles
F. E. Goerlinger
Edgar Klein
Paul Meister
Mesdames Tillman Joy
Ervin Grossnicklaus
David Timm
Alvin Burke
Lloyd Lindgren
Stromsburg
The
Royal Neighbors
Crete
Grossnicklaus
Burke
Wally McKeag
Cecil Vaughn
Ed Dillsaver
Seventy One Pints Of Blood At Osceola Drive
Mrs. Sheldon Bond, Red Cross Blood drive general chairman, reports the blood mobile collected 71 pints in Osceola last Monday. Only six donors were rejected, a favorable turnout for donors from Osceola and Shelby county. Legion Auxiliary members organized the drive and extend thanks to all contributors.
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Sheldon Bond
Red Cross
Blood Mobile
Osceola
Legion Auxiliary
Shelby
Duck hunting opens with scattered water and travel for fowl
Duck season began with hunters traveling long distances to spot adequate water on the Platte river region. Polk county remains dry and water forecasts are uncertain, with reports of water arriving in Grand Island later disputed. Despite mixed success, local players aim to stay focused as they chase a conference title.
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Platte River
Polk County
Grand Island
Sand Hill
Downing Polk
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Dairy Breeders Association Service
Jan Grossnicklaus
OHL
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