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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
7
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Visitors at the Wesley Chapel Social Center include Mrs. Laura Scott Mrs. Mary Grossnicklaus Mr and Mrs Ray Braithwait of Columbus Hazel Johnston Mr and Mrs Herman Dey of Gresham. Mrs Ella Koehler returned home from Detroit visit. District 14 school opened Monday with Mrs Brabec as teacher.
Mrs. Louis Schott attended a shower in Shelby for Alice Gabel. Carl Moore and family from California are guests at the Ross Richards home. Several relatives and friends visited the Richards household during the week. The Moore family dined with David and Pat. Kathryn Brazee visited with Harry Brazee. Kenneth Mentink family returned from Illinois and Iowa visits. Josephine Gondringer and Oswald Cerny joined a church picnic supper in Luxemberg. Annie Cerny of Columbus visits Merrick and Cerny families. Louis Winchell of Hollywood and aunt’s family hosted in Shelby. Huggler and Nickell families visited Vella Mueller and Genevieve Zang at Syracuse. Holly Grossnicklaus and Vergil Johanssen were callers.
The report lists multiple Sunday visits and trips across Albion Columbus Ord Osceola Lincoln Lincoln Park Omaha and Silver Creek. Families including the Johnston Oberg Gondringer Shemek Zentz Hoisington Richards Carter Word Brown Shockey mingle with relatives and friends, some traveling to work camps and others returning from service in Korea.
The 21st annual Peter Peterson family reunion gathered 75 of 163 descendants at Buckley Park on Sunday afternoon August 16 1953. Attendees included J G Carlson Mrs Sander Peterson and Mrs Gust Chindgren the three oldest living parents. Four births two marriages and two deaths were noted along with two service members in France and North Carolina. 1954 officers named Clarence Bolton president Edsel Carlson and Martin Chindgren vice presidents Lillie Chindgren secretary historian and committees listed. A 1954 reunion was set for the third Sunday in August at Osceola Park with attendees from North Carolina California and Omaha.
Osceola News notes Mrs Medy Branting concludes a week long vacation with sisters Mrs Floyd Larson in Polk Mrs Arthur Swedenburg and Mrs Pete Stromberg in Clarks returning home Sunday Also mentioned are Mrs Elise Chase of Shelby and Mrs Mae Harrington of Lincoln as Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs L ler
Notice sets September 30 1953 as the election day in Polk County Nebraska. Voters decide whether the county issues negotiable bonds up to 200000 dollars at two percent interest for 20 years to fund a county community hospital and equipment with a 1954 tax levy to cover principal and interest. County Clerk John I. Anderson signs the notice dated August 31 1953.
Polk County Nebraska district court orders public auction of two parcels in sections 32 and 4 township 15 north range 3 west and township 14 north range 3 west. Sale set for September 29, 1953 at 2 PM at the Osceola courthouse south front door. Cash with 15 percent down. balance on court confirmation possibly deferred to March 1, 1954. Auction opens one hour. Attorneys Mills Mills & Mills. Referee J. T. Stanton. Continuous publication August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17.
In the County Court Nebraska the executor filed a final account and petition for final settlement and discharge. A hearing is set for September 12, 1953 at 10:00 AM to determine heirship distribution and discharge the executor. Dates Aug 12 1953. L. M. Merrick County Judge. Aug 20 27 Sept 3.
In The County Court of Polk County Nebraska Moritz T Carlson deceased The State of Nebraska To all persons interested in said estate take notice that the Administrator has filed a final account and report of his administration and a petition praying for final settlement and allowance of said account that a decree be entered determining heirship and distribution and the administrator be Sept 18 1953 at 10 oclock AM when you may appear and contest the same Dated August 24 1953 William H Norton Substitute County Judge Aug 27 Sept 3-10
Polk County Commissioners announce a program to enforce Nebraska roadside weed law next spring. Property owners who neglect mowing or spraying along public road property lines will have their roadside work done by the county and the cost billed to them.
The Swede Home area mourns the sudden death of Frank Bolton on Monday morning. Sincere sympathy extends to the bereaved family. Many residents share in the sorrow and remember Bolton’s involvement in local life.
Mrs. Fred Hofer and son Jack of Omaha visited Osceola for an overnight stay with her mother Mrs. Amelia Sayles. Several Osceola residents hosted guests from Omaha and California with church services noted to feature a guest speaker. Dr. C. R. Peterson returned from Lake Eries after a two week layoff to heal his hands and resume practice.
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