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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
8
A garbled editor credits section lists staff names and roles including assistant editor Marjorie Sturcevant, editor Ignus Heald, reporters Zella Gillmor Ruth Hansen Marjorie Douglas, John Young, and others such as Helen Newcomer faculty advisor and Rex Newcomer. The text also mentions Millard Timm Warren Ball and several additional names without clear context.
Editorial staff and contributors include Editor Marjorie Sturdevant Assistant Editor Ralph Mills Editorial Writer Helen Newcomer Faculty Advisor Zella Gillmor Reporters Ruth Hansen Marjorie Douglas John Young Lelouise Beatty Rex Newcomer Marian Shelmadine Millard Timm Warren Ball Herbert George Walton Ball May Albin Dorothy Koehler Elizabeth Anderson Paul Boyd
In a March 27 Journalism class vote The Osce-Hi named a new editorial staff to share duties for the second half of the school year. The note urges punctuality, criticizing spring absences and tardies as inexcusable and unnecessary.
Florence Johnson recently away from Osceola High due to illness. Nadine Stowe absent March 26 for illness. Elouise Beaty visited York March 28 for shopping. Dorothy Koehler and Frances Dunn spent last Saturday in Stromsburg. Marion Richards, recently operated for appendicitis in York hospital, returned to school March 23. Irma Nuiquwist from Doane College Crete spending spring vacation with her parents.
The Domestic Science girls were served a dinner March 24 in the laboratory by instructor Miss Yung assisted by Miss Lindenmeyer, Miss Nefigs and Miss Heinen. The Girl Reserve met Tuesday morning in the high school assembly with devotionals by Helen Dake and a song by Miss Neil. The meeting adjourned after several songs and business.
The department grades are preparing a program for Arbor Day on April 6 to honor the American Legion anniversary. They will also plant a tree on the school ground to mark the day.
Gladys Johnson aged 28 was absent from school last week due to the death of her sister Mrs. Harvey McKeag formerly Miss Ella Johnson a Osceola High School graduate.
The Manual Training department provided a number of stage properties for the junior play titled Out of the Stillness. The effort supported student dramatics and showcased shop class skills.
Under supervision of Mr Bat tom, an expert electrician from Lin coln, local electricians began to repair the wiring of the Osceola high school building on Monday March 23. Changes align the wiring with the law. Bat tom also supervised wiring of the Polk county court house.
The Seniors enjoyed a lively evening last Friday with their first party of the year in the high school gym. New games entertained attendees and later delicious refreshments were served.
The Grace Methodist Church pastor Rev. W. C. George was selected by the senior class to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the upcoming spring graduation.
The Schuyler commercial department earned four first places and a third and fifth at the District Commercial Contest. Pearle Matheson won junior typing, Linus Heald junior shorthand, and Lucile Dearborn with Marjorie Sturdevant tied for first in spelling. Dearborn also took third in novice typing and fifth in novice shorthand. With five entrants from Schuyler among 120 contestants including 20 from Omaha, the group earns entry to the state contest in three weeks, likely Norfolk. Warren Ball placed fifth in junior typing.
Pat Bond was selected to captain the 1925 basketball team at a March 25 meeting. Seven letters were awarded to the team with T43 players listed. Charles Hastings is the only senior lost to graduation, leaving a bright outlook for next year.
Today's cash prices dated April 2, 1925 show eggs hens and roosters listed by H C Duncan Produce Co. The brief item records market rates and the supplier for readers tracking daily commodity costs.
Eric Ericson of Boulder arrives to improve property and farm near Stromsburg. Various residents visit relatives, attend events, and report business in Stromsburg and nearby towns. A proposed road faces opposition as remonstrance petitions circulate. Community meetings, school events, and church activities are described along with local births, deaths, and social visits.
The Faculty Play Friendly Enemies will be staged Wednesday evening April 15 at the Auditorium theater. Cast includes C E Andrews as Kate Pheifer and Miss Jean Brigham as Mrs Pheifer with Henry Bloc as an American advocate and Miss Florence Neis as June Bloc. Oscar M Thorson plays Young Pheifer and Tracy Mumford is Walter Steward with Miss Martha Hein en as the maid.
The Junior class presented Out of the Stillness before a large March 25 audience. Leads Nellie Hawley and Irvin Deeter earned praise. Grace Mentick, Marjorie Douglas and Kenneth Smith provided the comedy. Marguerite Senn and Walton Ball drew audience dislike as villainess and villain. Frederick McFadden, six, appeared in all acts with heavy lines. The High School orchestra, directed by Tracy Mumford, performed before the play and dancers Hattie Fagg, Florence Johnson, Maron Shelmadine and Evelyn Matheson entertained between acts. Proceeds totaled about 180 dollars. The piece included playful notes about students such as Walton Ball and Laurel Lewis.
Creditors must present and file claims by August 1 1925 and debts by May 1 1926 in the Polk County Nebraska estate proceeding. The county judge will review claims May 1 1925 June 1 1925 and August 1 1925 at 10 a.m. to examine allow or adjust.
Mrs. Jack McGowan made a business trip to Loma this morning. Rev. Hunter of Gresham was a visitor in the city Tuesday afternoon.
Notice of probate hearing for the estate of Joel Bowser and for the appointment of George H Bond as administrator with will annexed set for April 17 1925 at 10 AM. Dated March 21 1925. Also probate matter for the estate of George Dewitt executor Charlie Lowe with hearing on April 17 1925 at 9 41 AM. Dated March 21 1925.
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