Editorial notes on Nelson letter and county election
An Osceola editorial discusses Richard K. Nelson of Stromsburg and a hospital meeting the previous Friday. It notes the letter is paid for and reflects Nelsons views, not others, and that Nelson answered no. The piece urges focus on essential facts ahead of the September 30 special election, and references a bank draft and escrow agreement as proof of the offer.
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Richard K. Nelson
Stromsburg
Osceola
Nelson
First National Bank of
Band Clinic At High School Friday
Music instructor John Adams invites all students to a band clinic at the high school Friday September 4 starting at two o clock. Two representatives from Hospe Piano Co will display instruments and accessories to help beginners choose an instrument and learn its operation. All interested students may attend and benefit from the demonstrations and expert guidance.
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John Adams
Hospe Piano Co
Adams
Off The Cuff on Heat and Small-town Laughs
The writer laments a hot stretch with endless chores and suggests cooling ideas. Local folks canning tomatoes, odd nightly sounds intrigue residents, a frog rescue scene amuses, and a sweltering circus visit ends with a weary chuckle. The note ends with plans to return next week.
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Nebraska
Peter
Caliope
Canada
Alaska
Osceola Schools Open With Large Kindergarten Class
Osceola Public Schools begin the new year on Monday with 30 kindergarteners. Improvements include renovated classrooms and bleacher repainting in the auditorium. Athletics under Coach Manley and assistant York begin workouts as football schedules start with a trip to David City for Butler County rivals. Band director John Adams reports preparations indicating a strong year ahead.
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Osceola Public Schools
Walker
Robert Manley
Ronald York
Bulldogs
David City
Butler County
John Adams
Crouses Return From Four-Week West Coast Trip
Dr and Mrs M H Crouse returned Friday from a four week trip to the west coast. Their two sons Sam and Bob who have been guests of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Crouse here during their parents absence accompanied them to their home in Omaha.
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M. H. Crouse
West Coast
Sam
Bob
Mrs
Sam Crouse
Omaha
Osceola Triumphs Over Shelby In Benefit Baseball Game
Osceola defeated Shelby 14 to 6 in a Sunday benefit game at Shelby. Proceeds totaled 51 dollars and were shared by two injured players, Kresha of Shelby and Schmidt of Osceola. Brunkhorst and Kresha starred for Osceola. Sterup and Smith for Shelby.
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Osceola
Shelby
Brunkhorst
Kresha
Sterup
Smith
Schmidt
District Auxiliary Meeting At Dodge Nebr
The Seventh District Convention of the Legion Auxiliary will meet on Thursday September 17 at 9 30 a m in the Dodge city auditorium Nebraska The Osceola Unit holds its regular meeting the next day Friday September 18 at 2 30 p m in Legion rooms A music program is planned and a convention report will be given
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Dodge
Nebr
City Auditorium
Osceola
Legion Rooms
New Clerk At The Extension Office
Miss Harriet Bush began her duties at the Polk County Extension office on Monday morning. She replaces Gloria Ann Jones who resigned. Miss Bush is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Bush of Polk and will reside at the Ronald Beebe home in Osceola.
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Harriet Bush
Polk County Extension Office
Gloria Ann Jones
Miss Bush
Mrs. van Bush
Polk
Ronald Beebe
Osceola
Four Die Friday In Car Truck Crash In Michigan West
A Friday evening crash on Highway 81 near the Highway 30A junction killed four people. A northbound car failed to navigate the curve and struck other vehicles, prompting a fatal crash investigation.
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Mi.West
Kansas
Bridal Shower Honors Helen Wieseman at Valley Church
Helen Wieseman was honored at a bridal shower on August 26 at Valley Church. Hosts were Mrs. Elmer Horst Mrs. Carl Wieseman and Mrs. Carl Timm. Guests enjoyed readings, a girls quintet performance, and lunch for 46.
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Helen Whieseman
the Valley Church
Elmer Horst
Carl Wieseman
Carl Timm
Caroline Jones
Beverly Wieseman
Betty Lou Burritt
Barbara Wieseman
Catherine Imhoff
Betty Imhoff
Osceola Stores Closed for Labor Day Observance
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce Closing Committee announces Osceola stores will be closed all day Monday September 7 to observe Labor Day. Stores close Saturday night and reopen Tuesday September 8, reflecting Osceola’s annual holiday observance.
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Osceola
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Four Die in Osceola Area Car Crash
Four people were killed in a car accident last week along a rural road three miles west of Osceola. The article notes the positions of three of the deceased as arrows mark their locations at the crash site.
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Osceola
Dr Jeffrey Delivers $200 000 To First Natl Bank
Dr C W Jeffrey of Rawlins Wyoming sends $200 000 to the First National Bank in Osceola with an escrow to fund bonds for the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital if the September 30 special election passes. The sum remains in escrow at 2 percent interest, not repayable. voters in Polk County must approve the hospital to obtain the funds.
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Dr. Jeffrey
First Natl
C. W. Jeffrey
Rawlins
Wyoming
First National Bank
Osceola
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Rawlins, Wyoming
M. A. Mills
Polk County
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Social Calendar Opens Busy Fall Club Season
The fall social season begins with many clubs and organizations holding initial meetings. The calendar invites groups to submit announcements by Monday for printing. Gab-o-lots meets September 9 with Mrs Mills as hostess. Swede Home Project Club gathers September 4 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Vernon Peterson home with new officers to be elected. St Vincent Altar Society meets Wednesday at the church hall at 2 pm. Entre Nous meets Wednesday September 9 at Mrs Richard Klaas home.
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M. A. Mills
Hospital Financing Proposal To Be Discussed In Shelby
The Shelby Lions Club will sponsor a meeting at the Parish Hall in Shelby next Tuesday night September 8 at 8 pm to hear Dr Jeffrey and Dr C W Jeffrey proposals to finance a hospital for Polk County. The session follows a regular club meeting and aims to inform Shelby residents about the plan.
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Shelby
Shelby Lions Club
Dr. Jeffrey
C. W. Jeffrey
Polk County
Lions Club of
Osceola
August Weather Here Was Hot and Mostly Dry
Weather during August was hot and mostly dry with earlier rainfall in parts of the county. Harold Klingman, Osceola weather observer, notes readings of .80, .42 and .98 on August 6 7 and 11, no data for August 2 7. Remaining high and low temperatures for the month are listed with limited details.
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Harold Klingman
Osceola
Osceola Updates: Repairs, Paint Jobs and Local Notes
Repairmen for Dugdale Construction are smoothing Osceola streets with a five year guarantee. Roy Johnson freshened his storefront while the recreation building nears reopening after a fire. The minister returned a stubborn secondhand car. Hot dry weather dries crops and lawns as rains are awaited for fall wheat. Hospital coffee and doughnuts were served after a meeting. Local football opens in David City next Friday night. School buildings receive major cleanups and redecorations. New hospital stickers reflect updated election date September 30.
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Dugdale Construction Company
Osceola
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