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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
3
The Osceola Record notes its origin as The Homesteader started in August 1872 by H. T. Arnold. It lists editor Kathleen A. Howe, subscription rates of 4 dollars in Nebraska and 5 outside Nebraska, 10 cents for a single copy. It carries editorial association memberships and the motto about good men not remaining silent.
Public notices announce probate hearings in Polk County Nebraska. Betsy H Dickens estate seeks administration with will annexed in Osceola with hearing set October 31, 1972. Edward R DeLand estate names Ralph E DeLand as administrator with hearing November 6, 1972.
The Osceola Board of Education approves miscellaneous purchases for administration instruction and maintenance. They set next meeting for November 6, 1972 at 7 30 p.m. Multiple vendors are listed for books, supplies, and services with total costs shown.
Mr and Mrs William Kenz welcomed a son born Sept 29 at Genoa Community Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Numerous visits and gatherings followed, including Altar Society meetings, birthday celebrations, and funeral services for Ernest Schacher of Columbus. Families from Columbus Silver Creek and nearby towns attended.
Valley News lists weekend guests visiting Elkhorn and Shelby families and many local residents attending football games, club meetings, and birthday celebrations. Notables include Nell Sargent’s callers Floyd Johnson and Ruby Anderson, Osceola wedding guests, and Lincon university students staying with the Dunn family.
Osceola Nebraska October 10 1972 the Board of County Commissioners met with Darrel Dangberg and Associates to finalize a contract for cadastral maps for Polk County at a price of 17400 dollars. All members voted affirmatively and the board adjourned to reconvene October 17 1972. The county clerk will have the agenda available.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wieseman and relatives were lunch guests after the Osceola and Silver Creek football game at the C R Carlson home. Bill Umstead had Sunday dinner with Goldie Bond. Mert Flodman and family dined with Dennis Johansen. Lee Boden and family plus Esther Boden and Calmer Boden visited Duane Richards in Cedar Rapids. Christiana Sarow and Lawrence Sarow hosted Cecilia Peterson and Ralph at a cafe then at the Peterson home. Additional Wieseman relatives attended a Sunday dinner with Glenna Wieseman. Allan Kresha and others joined a Sunday card party at Elmer Johnsons.
Wednesday supper guests at Elmer Pehrson’s home were Mr and Mrs Meldon Branting of North Platte. Henry Galus attended the sixth Seabee reunion in Davenport Iowa. Tillman Joy attended a belated dance in Ralston honoring Milo Cochrane and his wife on their 25th anniversary hosted by their children. Also visiting Osceola were Mr and Mrs Jesse Stodghill of Rock Island Illinois.
The Ben Schmokers and the Howard Liedtkes of York celebrated Mrs. Schmoker and Vivian Dunning's birthdays at the Dunning home near Shelby. Visitors included Floyd Patron and guests from York and Texas, with Mrs. Patraw and Mrs. Bentley noted as sisters.
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