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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
4
The Osceola Record notes its distinction as Polk County's oldest newspaper, commemorating its long-running publication and historic status in Osceola Nebraska.
W J Conklyn returns from Lincoln salt sanitarium after treatment for rheumatism, praising its effects and hoping Lincoln's facility grows to rival Battle Creek. Other local notes cover visits, a Black Hills trip, and community events including a birthday dinner and a new water plant plan.
Twenty five years ago on April 6, 1911 Miss Anna Peterson became the victim of a birthday surprise at her home on the ridge Monday evening.
An engineer from Union Pacific surveyed the wagon bridge near the cemetery to assess repairs as part of the city improvement program. With spring a twilight baseball league is discussed for younger residents inspired by western towns. A petition for a chess and checker club circulated with broad support.
A replica Record issue dated April 2 1896 features an ad headed New Deal with the signature B Bull beneath it. The odd attribution highlights early use of the term in a local newspaper context.
In Osceola a room rental is planned with initial dues of one dollar. Donald Miller, recently diplomaed from Chicago’s School of Electrical Engineering, plans a return visit. A son weighing 11 pounds 3-4 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Knapp on March 30. Andrew Nuquist and Erma Nuquist of Doane College arrived for Easter visiting. Andrew departed on a Glee Club tour. Yum Yum Cooking Club forms with thirteen members. meetings every three weeks. Club leaders include Mrs. Joel Hanson as President and Doris Hanson as Vice President. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Peterson on Thursday March 25 is named Marchita Blossom and stays with Mrs. Peterson’s Lincoln relatives.
The Daily Lincoln Nebraska State Journal offers late night editions and same day morning copies, with 5 pm printing and rapid rural route delivery. It markets low annual prices, claims Sunday value, and urges readers to order direct by mail within Nebraska and North Kansas.
A Polk County candidate announces on the non political ballot for the April 14 1936 primaries. He cites lifelong county roots with pioneer family ties dating to 1871 and a background in banking the Polk County National Farm Loan Association and the Polk and Butler County Farmers Insurance Company.
Pupils study Pussy Willows and buds from twig party trees while first graders say goodbye to Virginia Stromberg moving to Iowa. Second and third grades present Dutch scenes, milk lessons and a friendly cow poem. Fourth grade honors lists and spelling captains as kitten ball interest grows. Eighth grade civics visits court and Mr Mills lectures. Penmanship awards go to several students and Damrosch music ends year with first aid films by Dr Schroeder.
A Sunday birthday celebration gathers relatives at Arthur Larson’s home while church groups and clubs in Swede Home and surrounding areas announce practices, meetings, and visits. Notables include visits between Stromsburg, Omaha, and Clarks residents and plans for Dorcas, Ladies Aid, and High Prairie Ladies Club activities.
Thelen’s Beauty Shop provides all types of permanents and full hair care services. Prices are $2.00 $3.00 and $5.00 with six months of perfect condition assurance. Phone 261.
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