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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
4
Death of J W Cole reported in Osceola city
Obituary notes the death of J W Cole at his home in Osceola age 36, born 1878, married Emma A Colson in 1904 in Stromsburg, survived by widow two sons and one daughter. News mentions regional moves and church Holy Week services led by Everett L Bexell and C A Sward with Easter events and programs at St Paul Lutheran and Clover Leaf congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cole
Willie Cole
Osceola
Emma A. Colson
Stromsburg
Walter Chauner
Wahoo
Bozeman
Mont
Charles Reisdorff
Valley Precinct
Henry Olson
Fred Hennings
Paul Timm
Ed Burgess
Central City
John Burgess
Gresham
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Everett L. Bexell
Osceola Lutheran
Dr. al. Trued
C. A. Sward
Forsaken
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Elmer Allinder
A. E. Peterson
Local notes span births deaths elections and events
Obituary records Roland Gothard Wflodman born March 28 1913 in Swede Home died March 26 at home aged 11. Osceola Gun Club elected C W Houtz president Frank Anderson vice president W O Clark secretary S A Snider treasurer and discussed moving the shooting course to the Golf Grounds. Other items report a fatal electric line shock Neal Rakestraw and land sale prices 190 and 160 per acre. City and cemetery officers elected, local deaths, loans, contests, weddings, family visits, and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Gothard Wflodman
Osceola Gun Club
First National Bank
C.W. Houtz
Frank Anderson
W. O. ‘Clark
Secy
S. A. Snider
Treas
Fair Grounds
Bnow
Neal T. Rakestraw
Lincoln Tel
Tel
Polk
Polk Power
Fred Miller
K. A. Cornish
City Treas
P.W. Horst
J. D. Hartman
F. F. Ware
W. O. Hansen
Dr. LeMar
Cemetery ‘Association
D. ‘H. Kunkel
Iw. F. Kepner
J. L. Heald
Local Election Returns and Community Notices
Tuesday election saw Sam Crouse elected with Mrs Emil Schott passing away on her 74th birthday. Nitro Gun Club held a quarterly medal shoot naming W E Snider W Roy Van Hoosen and Paul Engelhardt as winners. Walter D Kirtley resigned from First National Bank and bought a lumber yard in Nebraska City. A baby boy was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Walter Jones. Russell Snugg of Long Pine was elected athletic coach for Osceola High. Miss Doris Hanson becomes fourth grade teacher succeeding Miss Nina Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam ‘Crouse
Emil Schott
Nitro Gun Club
W. E. Snider
W. Roy van Hoosen
Paul Engelhardt
Walter D. Kirtley
First National Bank
Nebraska City
Walter Jones
Russell Snugg
Long Pine
Neb
Osceola High School
Doris Hanson
Nina Johnson
Easter Services and Reception at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m and Easter Service at 11 am Rev G A Randall invites members and friends to a Friday reception in the Church Parlors after the Communion Service honoring their daughter Mrs Thelma Dunham Junior Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Thelma Dunham
Easter Services Planned by Fairview and Valley Churches
Rev. Hamilton will preach at Fairview Sunday Easter at 10 00 and at Valley at 11 20. Sunday School at Valley 10 30 and at Fairview 11 00. Muddy roads kept Valley closed for weeks. renewed hope for travel on Easter. Guildford Bryan attended Fairview last week. Fairview women led by Miss Nelle Wisely postpone planned program to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hamilton
Hamilton
Fairview Church
Valley Church
Valley
Fairview
Guildford Bryan
Nelle Wisely
Cancer Control Month highlights early detection and treatment
April designated Cancer Control Month by the American Society for the Control of Cancer urges public action. Emphasizes regular physical exams, early diagnosis, and using X ray, radium, and surgery as effective treatments with growing cure rates. Encourage consulting a family physician for yearly checkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Auto repair and parts scarce at Montgomery Ward in York
Rebuilt motors and car repairs offered with a Time Payment Plan. We highlight a definite scarcity of the merchandise with an $80 first come, first served policy. Montgomery Ward, York, Nebraska, urges customers to place orders now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
York, Neb
Polk News Items Brief Local Notes and Transfers
George Downey returned to Scotts Bluff after visiting relatives. Mrs. Martha Westfall was called to North Platte for the death of her brother in law Mac Westfall. Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Peterson and Cpl. Max Peterson dined with the Kroger family. Gilbert Benson bought a 360 acre farm northwest of Polk from E. W. Hahn, who takes the 120 acre Clyde Green farm and plans to move to Polk. Mrs. Frank Gruber went from Polk to Omaha after attending her mother Mary E. Klone’s funeral. Archie C. Stevens, after two months with relatives at Lodgepole, Nebr., visited family then went to Lyman, Colorado, to manage a 2000 acre ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel
WSCS
J. L. Hurd
D. E. Powell
Liberty Local 573
FECU
Greens ‘Chapel
F. L. Rasp
Herbert Rasp
Gresham
M.S
Geo. Stever
Denver
Douglas
Lowrie Field
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Robert Burke
Ernest Salchow
Arborville
Horace McKeag
Harlan McKeag
Colin Campbell
Omaha
Stanley Harless
Lee Harless
S. J. Harless
Gail Shay
David City
W. F. ‘Wynn
Elmer Kindberg
Donald
Abbie Richards
Everett Loreman
Benedict
Hurd
Margaret C. Anderson
Lincoln
Irvin Rystrom
Anton P. Carlson
Charles Hope
Chas. Deering
Caldwell
Idaho
Earl Deering
Ashton
Deerings
Liberty School
George Downey
Scottsbluff
Martha Westfall
North Platte
Mac Westfall
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Cpl
Max Peterson
Camp Roberts
Calif
Lloyd Kroger
Gilbert Benson
Polk
E. W. Hahn
Hahn
Clyde Green
Beacon
Frank Gruber
Mary E. Klone
Archie C. Stevens
Lodgepole
Nebr
Theo Stevens
Archie
Lyman
Colo
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Caroline Wieseman
The County Court of Merrick County Nebraska will hear all filed claims against the estate of Caroline Wieseman on July 29 1944 at the County Court Room. Creditors must file claims by July 28 1944 or be forever barred. Dated March 31 1944. (Seal) L. M. Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebbraska
Nebraska
L.M. Merrick
Grace Shellington
Osceola
Caroline Wieseman
L. M. Merrick
C. Otto Johnson
State of
Notice of Hearing in Estate of C Otto Johnson
The County Court will hear the estate of C Otto Johnson on July 22 1944. All claims must be filed by July 21 1944 or be barred. Dated March 24 1944. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge.
Theresa Schott Deceased Estate Heir Hearing Notice
Eva Hennings filed a petition alleging Theresa Schott died around June 30 1941 intestate in Polk County Nebraska owner of the east half of the southeast quarter and lots 4 5 6 in section 8 township 15 north range 8 west seeking court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Grace Shellington
William Redpath
Township Fifteen
Theresa Schott
Eva Hennings
Sey
North Range
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter J. Herses
L. E. Backlund
Bettie Thelander
Dist
Anna Marsden
Neela E. Miller
John R.fillman
Nebi
Oberg
Fairview and
Valley Methodist Churches
Mills & Mills
M. Merrick
Plymouths
Sigler’s Garage
Hesler
Gamble
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Shelby Theatre
Joe Chantry
Mgr
Random Harvest
Greer Garson
Disney & News
Ronald Colman
Donald O’connor
Tarawa
Clarence M. Oy A DE Ears
Somorow
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