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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
1
Hazel Stevens won first place in Dramatics at the District Declamatory Contest held last week in Columbus. Several social visits and community events are noted, including tours, weddings, anniversaries, church meetings, and a Polk Municipal Band concert planned for April 18.
Miss Lenore VanHoosen and W O Fudge married Friday afternoon at the Methodist Parsonage by Rev Handel Collier. The bride, from Newton Iowa, taught at District 13 and graduated Osceola High School in 1927. The groom, son of Mrs Eugenia Fudge of Marrowbone Kentucky, is a telegraph operator at the depot. They will live in the E J Howland property in east Osceola after a wedding trip to Omaha.
An Osceola Nebras ka firm advertises its auction service inviting clients to name the date and they will handle the job. Contact Osceola Realty Auction Co. phone 37 Osceola Nebraska for arrangements.
The list names Superintendent John G. Hansen of South Sioux City. Principal W. E. Thomipson of Osceola. Coach Gerald Parker of Crete. Music Ruth Miller of David City. Normal Training Anna Oberg of Osceola. English Lois Rasp of Gresham. Latin Leona Schultz of Lincoln. Commercial Evelyn Johnson of Osceola. Domestic Science Elizabeth Yantzi of Lincoln. Department Principal Luella Crew Weeping Water Skoog Genoa. Skoog Melville of Genoa. Gertie Carter of Shelby. Fifth Grade Rachel Sward Swede Home. Fourth Nina Johnson of Os. Third/Second Maude Reed of Gresham. Vacancies remain in Manual Training and Primary Departments.
A note from the Osceola Department expresses gratitude to the Woman's Club and Commercial Club and all who helped make the Genoa trip a success. Record Ada Pay Dividends.
About eighty Osceola residents including sixth to eighth graders toured the U S Indian School in Genoa. Guided by Mr Skoog the group viewed buildings with Superintendent Davis, marveled at the government plant size, and enjoyed refreshments in the new gymnasium prepared by the home economics class.
The League gathered at Mrs. Lydia Addison's home with Miss Lois Raspassist as hostess. Refreshments were served and many members plan to attend the state convention in Columbus on April 17 and 18 where Lena Madesin Phillips will speak. Transportation committee members are Sophia Kresha, Mary Anderson and Lillian Timm. attendees are asked to notify them.
Susannah Buck Hartman born September 26 1838 in North Carolina died April 3 1929 in Osceola Nebraska age 90 years 6 months 6 days She married John Hartman July 3 1856 at Ridgedale Iowa bore eleven children The Hartmans homesteaded Polk County Nebraska in 1871 Mr Hartman died 1883 she remarried to Folan December 1897 Funeral services held at Fairview Methodist Church with interment at Osceola Cemetery
Maple Leaf Club met at Mrs. Floy Fox home with 1 member and 7 visitors. The group voted to accept new By Laws and added two new members. Next meeting will be at Minnie Cadwell's home on April 18. Luncheon served by the hostess with assists from Miss Olive and Mrs. Clara Sarrow.
A Stromsburg B U G Club meet at Miss Marie Olsen’s home with full attendance and refreshments. Local business and travel news include York visitors Cunningham and Fuller with Wedbloon to Clarks and Grand Island, and I T Samuelson of Polk Realty in town. Platted highway improvements and repair of the Platte Bridge near Clarks are noted, along with hospital visits for mastoid operation and family updates.
The York Republican reports a new law taxing intangible property. Citizens must list their holdings on a form sworn before a notary, with penalties for noncompliance. Class A assets taxed at 25 cents per $100. Class B at 80 cents per $100. The schedule remains secret to encourage disclosure for fair taxation.
Osceola City Council convened April 4 1929 with all members present. Audits approved including payments to election officials drugstore suppliers and contractors. Reports from treasurer Horst and D R Byers accepted along with bond for city treasurer. Pool hall license granted Herrmann Nyquist pool license. paving fund transfer authorized. meeting adjourned.
Regular Shelby items report Frances Krumbach improving from pneumonia and Miss Wilma Skidmore undergoing appendicitis surgery. New baby girl born to Dewey Sigler of Osceola. Messages of bereavement from Toledo. Various trips, visits, and illnesses involving local families, teachers, and merchants. Community events include a sewing session, birthday party, and visitors to neighbors in Shelby.
Distinct ad for Blanche's Beauty Shop offers Pauls Permanent Waves at 7.50 with satisfaction guaranteed and a phone number 74 for appointment.
The Happy Hour Society met April 4 at Mrs. Arbogast's home celebrating wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs S W Barker and Mr and Mrs Arbogast. Twenty members and nine visitors attended. Mrs Ted Delamore led the program with songs by Rastus and Liza Jane. Lunch was provided by Mrs Barker and Mrs Arbogast. The next meeting on April 18 will be at Mrs Christy Wisenan's home with Mrs John Carson as program leader.
For sale alfalfa hay call Osceola at phone 3212. Free one tube of Dr West's toothpaste with every Dr West's toothbrush from Crouse Tex Drug Company.
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