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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
2
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Forty years ago Harry Cotton came back Thursday after four years away serving in the U S Navy. He sailed the East Coast and eastern Mediterranean then visited Mexico after the boundary conflict began. A light shower of .90 inches refreshed locals last night. Ernest Quillen of Polk will work at Lovell barber shop. A marriage license was issued to Nick Filler and Caroline F Seberger. Prof Joy spoke in Osceola about travels at the Oliver Westberg home. Market report lists wheat 95, corn 62, oats 36, hogs 7 75, butter 25, eggs 17. Albert Ryan is improving the Ross property he bought. J F Jackson built a new barn after a January fire and A J Herrmann is building a garage and fuel house on his farm.
A March fire four miles north of Osceola destroyed A. J. Herrmanns main barn and hay mow, burning straw and calves. The blaze gutted the barn while Rev. J. A. Klein leaves for Lincoln to pastor near the capitol. Rev. W. C. George succeeds him. Also notes anniversaries, births, and marriages in the area.
Perry N. Sapp publisher announces subscription prices for Osceola Nebraska and areas outside the state with a card of thanks section. Nebraska rate is 2.50 per year, out of state 3.00 per year, and a 1.00 rate for a card of thanks.
In Osceola twenty years ago Neil Dawes earned 11th place at the State Fair for his Angus steer and will receive nine and a half cents per pound at sale. Lincoln-bound students include Miss Matilda Amacher Anna Anderson Maxine Herbes Joe Nuquist and Victor Herrmann. Mr and Mrs J O Pearson relocate from Houtz residence to the former Baldwin home. Evelyn Scholz will teach at the school for dependent children in Lincoln. Luther K Lindquist funeral held. he died last Wednesday, survived by wife and two sons. Grocery specials list local prices and Osceola Market notes show regional commodity rates.
Eugene A. Walrath publisher of the Polk County Democrat died at Lincoln hospital after two months as a patient. Reappointments at the annual Methodist Conference include Rev. G A Randall to Osceola and Stromsburg charges and Rev. W D Hamilton to Fairview and Valley churches. Miss Mavis Hultquist of Stromsburg wed Ernest Johnson Snc at Stromsburg Lutheran Church. Mrs W A Burritt 66 died after two weeks illness. funeral at Sacred Heart Shelby. James W Johnston 19 killed in action on Saipan last July. marriages licensed for Strong and Whitacre Johnston and Rosenberry Hulquist and Johnson.
The Night Owls gathered at the W. R. Kepner residence on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Don Byers were honored for high scores. Mr and Mrs W W Norton visited their Ericson cabin over the weekend with Mrs Norton staying indefinitely.
Advertisements note Sealtest Dietetic Ice Cream available at Crouse-Tex Drug Co with price 79c for half gallons and Fro-Joy Ice Cream at 65c. Notices mention funeral services for Homer Branting in Grand Island and Sunday visits by Mrs Helen Branting and others.
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska a petition for probate of the last will and codicil of Josephine M. Zeller deceased has been filed seeking establishment of a foreign will and appointment of Chester L Anderson as Executor. A hearing is set for October 15, 1954 at 10:00 A M. Dated September 17 1954. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge Sept 23 30 Oct 7
Polk County Nebraska decedent Thomas W Hamilton estate petition filed to appoint Phil B Campbell as administrator hearing set October 15 1954 at 10 am in Osceola County Court Room Dated September 18 1954 L M Merrick Seal
The State of Nebraska creditors of Matilda Johnson deceased are advised of a county court hearing January 17, 1955 to hear adjust and allow all filed claims. Claims must be filed by January 15, 1955 or be barred. Dated September 17, 1954 L. M. Merrick County Judge Seal
The State of Nebraska informs interested parties that the Executor has filed a final account and report of administration and a petition for final settlement and allowance. A decree determining heirship and distribution and discharge of the Executor is set for hearing on October 1, 1954 at 2:00 PM. Interested parties may appear to contest. Dated September 8, 1954. (Seal) W. H. Norton Substitute.
Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson visited Emil Krobe lik home and toured a new TV station near Beaver Crossing. Crouse Dick Watts and Crouse-Tex Drug promote low prices on prescriptions and home supplies. Nebraska University in Lincoln welcomes students including Dana Bond and Tony Swan. Mrs Fern Bennett travels to Grand Island to be near hospitalized children. Everett Anderson birthday dinner honors Mrs Anderson. Ralph Anderson enrolled in graduate study at Lincoln and will intern at VA hospitals in Lincoln and Omaha.
Mrs Harold W Johnson notes a weekend of visits among neighbors and relatives. Wesley Peterson family spent Friday evening with Ronald Sarow. Paul Jones and sons with Ralph Simpson family. Arthur Donelson and Carol Donelson with Edwin Lewis. Hanquist and Gestrine with Harold Johnson. Sarow with Walter Yungdahl. Fredrickson families joined Oscar Fredrickson at Polk to celebrate birthdays for Mrs Ansel Fredrickson and Mrs Dale Fredrickson. Walter Jones and Joyce visited Clair Willits. Levert Oquist left for relatives in western state. Dean Thelander and Marlowe Johnson visited Wahoo Sunday. Ellen Anderson hosted Sunday dinner with Alma Fijell Lena Johnson Mabel Olson. Christiana Sarow and Lawrence with Ronald. Ada Lundstrom and Rudolph Appleton visited Oscar Samuels at Stromsburg.
Wayland notes services as usual next Sunday with election of Sun day School officers during class and a guest speaker from Doane College leading the worship hour. Rally Day activities are being arranged for Sunday October 3.
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