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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1958
Page
2
A light column mixes cat tail lore with hunting notes and fall decor. It notes duck activity waning, World Series reflection with the Yankees and Braves, radio airplay fading, and a street beggar’s quip about money and pride.
In defense of subscription television, proponents urge careful government supervised trials in select markets to determine public demand. They argue three networks plus a subscription option would boost competition and improve programming, countering calls that pay TV harms quality.
The article quotes Art Ross, former Oldsmobile chief designer, explaining how personal transportation and public taste drive car styling. He cites engineering, cost, appearance, sales, and character expressed through stainless steel treatments as key design factors for new models.
The passage notes deluxe models dominate sales and rise in popularity. It credits distinctive brightwork and stainless styling as a key factor in buyers choosing new cars, with Mr. Ross predicting continued appeal as design reflects American taste. Final verdict awaits market response.
Notice to interested parties that the executrix filed a final account and petition for final settlement in the estate of Harry Hennings deceased. A hearing to determine heirship authorize distribution and discharge the executrix is set for November 7 1958 at 10 am before the county court of Polk County Nebraska. Readers may contest the decree. Dated October 8 1958. J E Steeple Substitute County Judge.
Creditors of August P. Anderson deceased are notified that a county court hearing will occur January 26 1959 at 10:00 AM to hear adjust and allow all filed claims. Claims must be filed by January 24 1959 or be barred. Dated September 25 1958. J E Steeple Official Proceedings Osceola Nebraska City Council October 2 1958 7 30 PM. Bills approved include Internal Revenue State Tax Commissioner and local firms. Council approves license to operate bowling alley and adjourns. Osceola School Board claims for October 6 1958 list various suppliers and services. Insurance ads presented during page.
The Osceola community pages report purchases by the NW Educ Bureau and local orders from Lyons and Carnahan, Macmillan Co., Prentice Hall, and others, totaling many dollars for supplies and texts. Social notices recount birthdays, visits, dinners, dance recitals at Kramer High, Band Day in Lincoln, and various gatherings of neighbors and families across Osceola and surrounding towns.
Wesley Chapel notes convalescence of Mrs. Floyd West and Mrs. Nellie Cockson at her daughter’s home in Columbus. Visitors during the week included Hubert Alts Harold Cockson Lois Grossnicklaus and Father Derwinski. Armand Schmo ker and sons visited the Webergs in Hordville. Martin Jones and family marked their wedding anniversaries on October 2. Har old A Nelson hosted gatherings with the Jones Oquist and Stevens families from Wesley.
A dated home pages piece highlights household tips from grandma such as tiny scratches on mahogany treated with iodine and varnish scratches eased by pecan oil. It promotes gas heating and drying for households, recipe ideas, lamp shade cleaning with bread, and notes Northern Natural Gas Company delivering gas to homes.
Kepners advertises forecast vinyl floor coverings for homes and offices. The feature highlights durable, easy to install options with a range of patterns and colors.
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