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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
2
The Osceola Record records details of Osceola Nebraska with editor Kathleen A. Howe, the August 1872 Homesteader founding by H. T. Arnold, postal classification, and subscription rates of 4 dollars in Nebraska and 5 dollars elsewhere, plus 10 cents for a single copy. It notes sustaining membership in national editorial associations and a quote about good and evil.
Subscription notices remind readers to renew with prices shown for 4 6 and 9 months and single copy. Rates include 1 2 3 4 dollars per year by location and per line poetry or obituary ads with advertising per inch.
William H Norton as conservator of E R Dillsaver estate announces court ordered sale of real estate in Polk County. Auction at Osceola courthouse South front door on September 20 1971 at 2:00 PM. Property is E1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 of Sec 26 T14N R2W. 15 percent down balance on court confirmation. Abstract delivered to purchaser. Sale remains open one hour.
In Polk County Court an estate claim notice for Adam Luft deceased requires all claims filed by December 16, 1971 or barred. A hearing on claims is set for December 17, 1971 at 10:00 AM in the court. Dated August 24, 1971. (SEAL) Eldon R. Johnson County Judge
The Board of Trustees of the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital will hold an official meeting on September 8 1971 at 8 00 p m in the hospital board rooms Osceola Nebraska W H Norton Chairman Hospital Board
Osceola residents report ongoing family events from the C. G. Johnson reunion at Buckley Park to local visits by relatives. Notables include the passing of Mrs. W. O. Hanson and the funeral body of Jennie Musselman, with 5.75 inches of rain bringing September rains to Polk County.
From Our Files dated August 31 1961 reports Art Gabriel and spouse at a Tekseed Corn Company banquet and meeting held at the Yancey Hotel in Grand Island. Also notes Dee Ann Conrad’s U N pilgrimage for Youth trip and Richard Swan receiving a scholarship to the University of Nebraska.
Mrs. Carl Wieseman and Mrs. Ronal Peterson host a crystal shower for Miss Ruth Dunn at the Wieseman home tomorrow night. Monday August 31 is entry day at Polk County Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peterson relocate to Wahoo as he becomes section foreman. School opens September 7 with J G Hansen as principal and a long list of teachers. Ruth Dunn and Dr. C R Collins wed in September in Omaha. she formerly worked at First National Bank while he is with Oberg Collins veterinary firm.
Fifty years ago the W C T U county convention was set for August 31 at 10 o clock for an all day session in the First M E Church. The Farmers Union Threshing Company held its business meeting August 16 at A S Nelson home to tally grain threshed and expenses. Osceola sees paving near completion and the new courthouse rising, with sunset visitors invited to view the work and enjoy the swim site.
60 years ago attorney Wilbur M Johnston visited Omaha while Miss Jessie Irland and the Smith sisters called on friends in Rising City. An ice cream social is planned at Fairview church Friday. John Walgren and daughter Della returned to Illinois after visiting Mr Walgrens brother C O Walgren. A big demonstration of canned fruit is set for Saturday at Oberg Johnson and Company Store. Charlie Burkhart marks his 81st birthday. Otelia Johnson returns from a visit in Denver.
Waterfowl hunters must apply to the Game and Parks Commission for a public drawing on September 7 to hold eight blinds for the October 15 to December 15 season at Plattsmouth. Additional blinds will be allocated daily by drawing. First migration week begins early October with geese rising to thousands by mid November. Mr and Mrs Ray Conrad visited Lincoln and York for dinner and bridge.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Robert E. Krueger 24 killed in an auto accident near York with military grave side honors by the York National Guard. Burial followed in Columbus Cemetery. Also noted are obituaries and family announcements from the region including Emma Husmann 72 buried near Platte Center.
Osceola High School lists a packed 1971 72 activities calendar with football basketball wrestling and events through January February and into spring. The schedule includes games at Lakeview Stromsburg Clarks York St. Edward and other opponents plus holiday breaks and major events like Prom and Commencement.
Visitors included Allyn and David Leimser and relatives from Bakersfield. The 40th anniversary of John Kresha was celebrated in Columbus on Sunday. Osceola Hospital patient Alfonso Rosno received a home return this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn I. Anderson and guest Walter Martin visited relatives in Covenant Home on Wednesday and dined with Mrs. Hannah Boden on Tuesday. Mrs. Don Schutt of Herman and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schutt of Blair plus Sgt. Michael on R and R from Viet Nam visited Della Need and Lillian Wieseman last week.
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