Gas Company Announces New Rate Reduction
Central Electric and Gas sabres announces a firm gas rate cut saving Osceola consumers about 3704 annually compared with the prior year. The reduction includes a 2 cent interim cut and raises the minimum monthly bill from 1.00 to 1.15 dollars to balance costs and eliminate fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Central Electric & Gas Sabres
Osceola
Central
Northern Natural Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
Northern
Power Commission
Commission
Servicemen News Highlights Post Homecomings and Assignments
Pvt John Bernt arrived home from Fort Chaffee Arkansas on furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Bernt before reporting to Fort Ord California. Pvt Jerome H Reisdorff son of Mr and Mrs Herschel Reisdorff of Osceola plays football at Fort Sill Oklahoma with Battery B of the 761st Field Artillery Battalion. First Lt Richard L McCormick son of Mr and Mrs Willard L McCormick arrived in Alaska from Fort Lewis Washington as part of Operation Gyroscope. Pvt Thomas G Kerkman 19 son of Mr and Mrs Tony Kerkman of Shelby is set to depart for Europe Sept 29 as part of Gyroscope. he was a bandsman with the division band.
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John Bernt
Fort Chaffee
Arkansas
Fred Bernt
John
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Jerome H. Reisdorff
Herschel Reisdorff
Osceola
Fort Sill
McCormick
University of Nebraska
Thomas G. Kerkman
Tony Kerkman
Shelby
United States
Europe
Kerkman
Norfolk Junitor College
Omaha
Polk County Camera Bugs Meet in Stromsburg
A gathering of camera enthusiasts in Polk County will occur next Monday, September 24, in Stromsburg. The session takes place in the building beside the Gas Company, inviting all local hobbyists.
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Polk County
Stromsburg
District to Auction 12 Rural School Buildings in October
School District No 19 announces four day public auctions October 1 to 4 for 12 rural buildings and related assets no longer needed after consolidation. Three buildings sold daily with three sale blocks at 10 1 and 3 pm, removal allowed until March 1 1957, proceeds to district treasury, Merrick and Ingalls auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Merrick
Ingalls
Dick Merrick
Osceola High elects officers for four classes
Four Osceola High School class groups met Monday to elect officers for the coming term. Freshmen chose a president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and sponsor. Sophomores elected Curtis Bryan as president and Ardith Anderson as vice president with Larry Zentz as secretary-treasurer and Mr. Allen as sponsor. Juniors named a president and secretary-treasurer with Mr. Taylor as sponsor. Seniors selected Betsy Nash as secretary, Mardell Berck as treasurer, Nyla Pehrson as president, Judy Koehler as vice president, Beverly Schell as sponsor, and Charlotte Dinges as sponsor in the final slate.
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Osceola High School
Secy
Treas
Curtis Bryan
Ardith Anderson
Larry Zentz
Allen
Secv
Births announce two new Omaha area babies
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wieseman announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Vicki Sue, at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital on September 15, weighing seven pounds six ounces. Mrs. Glenn Shermadine reports Shirley Rae born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ruff of Omaha on September 16, weighing six pounds seven ounces at an Omaha hospital. The Ruff family includes one daughter and a son.
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Jack Wieseman
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Vicki Sue
Glenn Shermadine
Shirley Rae
Eugene Ruff
Omaha
Ruff
Bishop Clarkson
Midwest
Pullis
Clarkson
Red Head
Polk County
If and Then: The Little Word That Shapes Our Minds
Off The Cuff reflects on how the word if permeates daily speech and decisions. The piece notes how conditional thinking inflates or limits plans from weather and sports to fashion and finances, illustrating how mindset drives outcomes.
Lincoln Visit Mentioned By Axel Anderson And Relatives
Axel Anderson along with Enoch and Aurora visited relatives in Lincoln on Sunday.
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Axel Anderson
Enoch and
Aurora
Lincoln
Drivers Asked To Move Cars Off Of Square
Osceola city streets commissioner Huck Rowan asks drivers to relocate vehicles off the square on Friday nights for weekly cleaning. Cars in the area hinder thorough work, so move to adjacent lots or side streets to allow a clean sweep each week.
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Osceola
Huck Rowan
Mr. Rowan
Rowan
County 4 Hers Win At The State Fair
Polk county 4 H exhibitors earned blue ribbons red awards and whites at the Nebraska State Fair. Demonstrations were by Avis Waller Stromsburg Linda McKeag and Darwin Anderson. Other blue ribbon entries included White Bread Karen Ferris Angel Food Cake Shirley Mickey and Woodworking. Red and white awards were won by multiple Polk participants across foods clothing and animal judging teams.
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Polk County
Avis Waller
Stromsburg
Linda McKeag
Darwin Anderson
Osceola
Karen Ferris
Shirley Mickey
Janice Alt
Glen Dobberstein
Kay Anderson
Bonnie Rodene
Dianne Doremus
Mary Samuelson
Douglas Dunn
Harold Anderson
Booth
Gary Anderson
Larry McBeth
Tony Olcott
Louise Peterson
Annabelle Jaax
Louis Monson
Arvin Sundberg
Nick Randell
Diane Scherer
Gary Baker
Robert Swanson
Republican Rally In Polk County October 12
Senator Carl T. Curtis will headline the Polk County Republican Rally at Polk Community Hall on October 12. Attending also will Senator Roman Hruska Congressman Bob Harrison former Senator Habel Abel and several state office candidates. Tickets cost $2.50 and are handled by county committee members.
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Carl T. Curtis
Polk County
Polk Community Hall
Polk
Roman Hruska
Robert
Bob) Harrison
Habel Abel
Washington
Osceola
R. R. Cox
John Inness
Wesley Koehler
Lulu Ward
Hilbert Buchta
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Donald Schmoker
Phil B. Campbell
Lois Strong
Stromsburg
Lloyd Hahn
E. C. Nordlund
Couple adopts 11 week old boy named John Conrad
Mr and Mrs Paul Meister living southeast of Osceola have adopted an 11 week old boy who arrived Saturday September 15 from the St Thomas Orphanage in Lincoln. The child has been named John Conrad.
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Paul Meister
Osceola
St. Thomas
Lincoln
John Conrad
Max Peterson to Leave Continental National Bank
Max Peterson, assistant cashier at the Continental National Bank of Lincoln, will resign October 1 to become assistant vice president and public relations officer at Third National Bank and Trust Company in Dayton, Ohio. He joined the Lincoln bank in 1948 after graduating from the University of Nebraska. A World War II veteran, he served 12 months overseas as a first lieutenant. He is married with two daughters, Barbara Jane and Christine Ann.
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Max Peterson
Ohio Bank Personelly
Continental National Bank of Lincoln
Third National Bank and Trust Company
Dayton
Ohio
Peterson
Lincoln Bank
University of Nebraska
Barbara Jane
Christine Ann
C. R. Peterson
Landscaping At School Progresses
The grounds at the new C. W. Jeffrey, M. D. School grade building show major progress with three dirt movers removing earth to shape the front and southern area. Plans include road work to improve the site while building progress remains on schedule for occupancy in a few weeks.
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C. W. Jeffrey, M. D
Fire District Organization To Be Completed Oct 11
Polk county commissioners approved petitions for a new Osceola surrounding fire district at a Tuesday meeting. An organizational meeting set by county clerk Dale Frizzell for October 11 at the Legion Hall will adopt by laws and elect officers. Ralph Watts and Walter Berck were added to the district.
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Polk County
Osceola
Dale Frizzell
Legion Hall
Ralph Watts
Walter Berck
Leroy Rhodes Named New Physics Instructor at Osceola High
Osceola High announces Leroy Rhodes will teach physics filling the vacancy caused by Superintendent Walker's illness. Rhodes previously taught at Texas A and M Bryan, served as a WWII Air Force lieutenant, and later farmed north of Osceola while combining electrical work with farming. Walker suffered a second heart attack and is in Rochester after prior hospitalization.
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Osceplan
Leroy Rhodes
Walker
Rhodes
Texas A. & M
University At Bryan
Texas
Air Force
Osceola
Mr. Walker
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Real Estate Transfers Hit Stromsburg Area Properties
Warranty deeds show Clara V. Anderson and others to Alvena C. Lind and back, with undivided interests in 13-13-4 and 17-13-3 parcels. Lind and husband to Clara Anderson and others, plus transfers involving Louise Doremus and Elizabeth Miller in Stromsburg subdivisions. Local social notes include visits from Mr and Mrs Wm Barry and Roy Trotter families and Tillman Joy’s Omaha trip and new grandson James George Cochrane.
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Clara V. Anderson
Alvena C. Lind
Stromsburg
Louise Doremus
Helen S. Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Boostrom Subdivision
Wm. Barry
Alvin Cerny
Roy Trotter
Herman
Nebraska
Tillman Joy
Omaha
Milo Cochrane
James George Cochrane
Three Farm Auctions Listed in The Record this Week
The Record lists three farm sales for next week in the region. Ford Bond sells September 26 south of Shelby. Guy and Lowell Buchannan hold September 27 west of Osceola with machinery, cattle and goods. Mr and Mrs Guy Hanshew sell September 28 west and north of Shelby with tools and household items. Merrick and Ingalls serve as auctioneers.
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Ford Bond
Shelby
Osceola
Guy
Lowell Buchannan
Merrick and Ingalls
Social events calendar notices
Rebekah Lodge holds its regular meeting on Wednesday evening September 26. Gab-A-Lots meets with Mrs Milan Snodgrass on Wednesday September 26. Mrs Vernon Johnson entertains the Easy Aces at her home Thursday afternoon September 71. Sociable Sats meet next Wednesday afternoon September 26 with Mrs Norris Larson. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Thursday September 27 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church. American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday afternoon September 21 at 2 30. Coffee Houser Bridge Club meets at Sheldon Fond’s home Tuesday September 25 at 8 p m.
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Rebekah Lodge
Gab-A-Lots
Milan Snodgrass
Vernon Johnson
Norris Larson
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Coffee Houser Bridge Club
Sheldon Fond
Bulldogs Fall to David City in Opener
Osceola Bulldogs were shut out 12 to 0 by David City after solid early drives. David City scored in the first and fourth periods as Osceola failed near the goal line. Crowds exceeded 300 as both teams showed graduation effects and promise from game experience. Next home game hosts Stromsburg at 8:00 p.m.
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Osceola Bulldogs
David City
Oscore
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Daisy Dairy 4 H Club Meets at Ewald Pliefke Home
The Daisy Dairy 4 H Club met September 7 with 15 members present. Bout McMeekin and Mike Cotter led demonstrations while record books were completed and given to the leader. Members will fill out dairy award sheets. lunch was served. Next meeting place undecided. Reporter Diane Scherer.
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Daisy Dairy 4-H Club
Ewald Pliefke
Bout McMeekin
Mike Cotter
Dawes
Pliefke
Harold Jones
Diane Scherer
Glen Richards family reaches Denver for new employment
Word from friends indicates the Glen Richards family arrived safely in Denver where they have secured employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Richards
Denver
Six Polk youths to exhibit stock at Ak-Sar-Ben show
Polk County will be well represented at Ak-Sar-Ben's 29th Annual Live Stock Show and World Championship Rodeo in Omaha from September 21 to 30. Entries reached the office of County Agent Gary S. Garey via Harry B. Coffee, Ak-Sar-Ben stock show chairman. The 4-H Baby Beef show spans September 24–28. other events include the Dairy Cattle Show on September 22 and Sheep, Swine, and Quarter-Horse shows on September 23–27. Polk exhibitors named include Darwin Anderson Osceola Gary Anderson Osceola Lora Lee Dawes Osceola Larry McBeth Shelby Louis Monson Osceola Lionel Swanson Stromsburg.
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Polk County
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Harry B. Coffee
Gary S.r Garey
Dar
Nebraska
Darwin Anderson
Osceola
Gary Anderson
Lora Lee Dawes
Larry McBeth
Shelby Louis Monson
Lionel Swanson
Stromsburg
81st Birthday Observed At Osceola Park Picnic
Sunday marked the 81st birthday of Mrs John Albers of Shelby and the 56th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Albers. A 30‑plus relative gathering at a Osceola park cabin featured a lunch picnic and two cakes baked by Mrs. Lawrence Albers and Mrs. Richard Birkel. The couple, active anglers, enjoy frequent trips to Hans Ernst sand pits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Albers
Shelby
Osceola Park
Lawrence Albers
Richard Birkel
John Kean
John Howe
Hubert Alt
Leo Albers
Richard Alt
Richard Merrick
Nellie Cockson
Clare Howe
Catherine Reinke
Sharon Coffin
Odd Bits of News From The Record Notebook
A local column recounts hospital visits and praise for Bishop Clarkson Hospital Omaha and Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Polk County. It notes Vaughn Mickey among Midland College freshmen and an unexpected pheasant release by Polk County Wildlife Club. Police and city officials are mentioned with a street sweep reminder and water supply hiccup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Midland College
Fremont
Nebraska
Vaughn Mickey
Osceola
Vaughn
Huck Rowan
Huck
Fred Bond
Fred
Polk County Wildlife Club
Polk County
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Betsy Nash
Mardell Berck
Nyla Pehrson
Bill Kepner
Miss Smith
Judy Koehler
Beverly Schell
Charlotte Dinges
Mr. Taylor
Myron Bernt
Anita Johnson
Miss Ode
Oklahoma
Elvis Presley
Bulldogs
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