Robert Montgomery Makes Local Appearance in Osceola
Robert Montgomery appeared in Osceola last Thursday not at the Muse Theatre but in Judge Norton’s courtroom. He was found in his car north of town in an intoxicated condition and pleaded guilty to intoxication, receiving five days in the county bastille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Montgomery
Osceola
Robert
Muse Theatre
Judge Norton
The
Flickers
Hastings
Asceola
Morpheus
Bastille
Walgreen Family Honors O Walgreen On 80th Birthday
Co. O. Walgreen was feted at a seven o'clock dinner hosted by his children on his 80th birthday anniversary observed last Friday April 14. The three tier cake with pink ornaments and candles topped the table baked by Mrs. C W Walgreen of Benedict. Relatives and friends sent over fifty cards as gifts while many Osceola and Benedict residents joined Rev John Oberg and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. O
Shim Ceebrate
John Oberg
Mabel Johnson
Chicago
Ill
Martin Jones
Grant Walgreen
Rudolph Carlson
Charles L. Walgreen
Paul
Chester Walgreen
Dixie Lee
Osceola
Clarence Walgreen
Benedict
New Ruling On Conservation Payments Ends 80 Percent Rule
The 80 percent planting requirement for full ACP conservation payments is eliminated under a new amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment act. Farmers will receive full payments on the normal yield of their allotment if within the allotment, regardless of actual planted acreage. Parity payments still require 1938 or 1939 planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taddiken
ACP
Taddiken
Congress
Roosevelt
Muse Theatre to Bring Top Films This Week in Omaha
F E Klein manager of the Muse Theatre traveled to Omaha to lock in bookings for premier pictures. The cream of the crop includes Saint Louis Blues Idiots Delight There’s That Woman Again Honolulu Midnight Jesse James Kentucky Blondie Meets The Boss I’m From Missouri Everybody’s Baby Tail Spin Toe Follies The Little Princess Union Pacific and more. He will end the double feature policy after this week and show one feature with shorts. He has also lined up Shelby Theatre screenings of You Can’t Take It With You Angels With Dirty Faces and Dawn Patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Klein
Muse Theatre
Omaha
Saint Louis S
Honolulu
Jesse James
Kentucky
Missouri
Union Pacific
Golden Spike Days Celebration Feature in Omaha
Special feature highlights the Golden Spike Days celebration in Omaha set for April 26 to 29. It promises a detailed, era-accurate portrayal of Nebraska and Omaha as they were seventy years ago, with extensive information on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Man who robbed Bernt jailed for three years
George Pribyl 24 of David City robbed Julius Bernt of a car and money on the highway last week and attempted suicide after the act. Judge Hastings sentenced Pribyl to three years in the state reformatory after a guilty plea to burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernt
George Pribyl
David City
Julius Bernt
State Reformatory
Hastings
Pribyl
Hospital Notes From Osceola Report Local Cases
Mrs. Marion Crapenhost of Surprise is admitted for treatment. Wesley Koehler announces birth of seven pound daughter Judith Ann on Monday April 17. Fred Hosner of Silver Creek is listed as a patient with improving condition. Mrs. Marvin Dawes released after major surgery. Mrs. Merle Watts and infant Minor James return home.
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Osceola Hospital
Marion Crapenhost
Surprise
Wesley Koehler
Judith Ann
Fred Hosner
Silver Creek
Marvin Dawes
Merle Watts
James
Former resident dies in Seattle at 84
Word reached local relatives of David Mackie 84 who died in Seattle Washington on April 1 Burial occurred there April 5 He left Osceola about thirty five years ago and ran a well and pump business He led the Osceola Band and directed the choir at the Osceola Methodist Church He leaves three daughters.
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Washington
David Mackie
Seattle
Mr. Mackie
Osceola
Osceola Methodist Church
Walker Angel Wedding Linked to Osceola Native
Miss Marjory Walker of Richmond California married Eben Angel of Richmond on Friday April 14. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Walker, lived in Osceola with her aunt Mrs Millie Dahlberg for two years while attending school. She graduated in 1935 from the local high school and has since lived with her parents in California while attending the University. The couple will reside in Richmond where the groom is employed.
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Marjory Walker
Richmond
California
Eben Angel
Frank Walker
Osceola
Millie Dahlberg
University
Angel
Rebekahs Attend District Conference in David City
The Rebekah District Conference met in David City with large attendance. Hazel Amos of Sargant led a quiz style school. Polk and David City tied for high honors. Osceola Lodge earned praise for the Degree work. Officers elected: Pres Mabel Dornburgh Polk, Vice Pres Clara Ziehr David City, Warden Esther Abbott Shelby, Secy Gertrude Nelson Polk, Treas Hattie Newcomer Osceola. May Braithwaite and Fanny McCray named to offices.
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by C. P. Nelsons
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Nelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Stromsburg home last Thursday afternoon. About two hundred friends attended as rooms featured yellow jonquils and bronze and yellow snap dragons. A three tier wedding cake and copper coffee servers adorned a long refreshment table, with Mrs. R. E. Nelson and Mrs. Elmer Nelson serving. Eight Nelson children were present: Mrs. Ralph Tschauner Claremore Oklahoma, Mrs. Glen Lindberg Genoa, Roy B. Nelson Clarks, Elmer Nelson Wahoo, Mrs. Russell Olson, Walter F. Nelson and R. E. Nelson Stromsburg.
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C. P. Nelson
Stromsburg
R. E. Nelson
Elmer Nelson
Nelson
Ralph Tschauner
Claremore
Oklahoma
Glen Lindberg
Genoa
Roy B. Nelson
Clarks
Wahoo
Russell Olson
Walter F. Nelson
New Low Prices on Venetian Blinds at Kepner's Osceola
Bargain window coverings offered by Kepner's in Osceola with Venetian blinds in sizes up to 22 by 54 inches priced at 1.95 and up to 28 by 64 inches at 3.25. Limited stock and sale terms not disclosed.
Three 4-H Clubs Meet Under Paul Monson
Three 4-H clubs met April 10 at Elof Anderson's home under Paul Monson. White-Face Baby Beef discussed feed plans and upcoming calf leadership. Stronger Splice aligned knots for next meeting. Feeders Corn prepared plots to plant and seed corn. Refreshments followed before adjournment to Rudolph Carlson's home for the next gathering.
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Paul Monson
Elof Anderson
Feeders
Rudolph Carlson
Obituary of Mrs L Hennings of Polk County
Mary Kate Hoffer Hennings born December 7 1866 Polo Illinois died April 12 1939 aged 72 years 4 months 5 days was a Polk County Nebraska resident for 67 years survived by four children eleven grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. She and Leonidas Hennings married 1884. Funeral April 16 at Osceola and Green's Chapel churches with interment in Hoffer Cemetery.
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Mary Kate
Michael
Lucinda Hoffer
Polo
Illinois
Saunders County
Nebraska
Polk County
Leonidas Hennings
J. W. Hannah
O'Neill, Nebr
A. S. Torell
Clyde W
Orvylle R. Hennings
Gresham
W. L. Obrist
Earl E. Hawley
Carpinteria
Calif
Charles E. Hoffer
Clyde Hoffer
Portland
Oregon
Molly Hennings
Green’s Chapel
M. E
Osceola
M. E. Church
Methodist Church of
Albert C. Monkman
Homer B. Hix
Stromsburg
Hoffer Cemetery
Arbor Day program and tree planting invited observers
The community will observe Arbor Day with a program and tree planting on Saturday April 22 at 2 30 p m in Park or Court Hoage square. Organizations and individuals may furnish a tree or shrub by consulting the County Agricultural Agent or Mrs L Lambe, chair of the Garden Club program committee. All are invited to attend.
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Court Hoage Square
L. Lambe
Garden Club
School Board Members Turn Detective in Vandalism Case
Polk school board members investigate a Sunday night vandalism at the east entrance glass doors. Milk bottles shattered outer and inner panes, a brick was thrown through an upstairs window, with about 20 dollars in damage. Deputies expected to assist as several people are questioned and an arrest looms.
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Polk
Gunnard Peterson
Lutheran Church Notes and Conference Notices
The Luther League meets Thursday at 8 p m in church parlors with the Rudolf Gissler and Charles Johnson families hosting an Ask-it-Basket program. Nebraska Conference meets in Wahoo from Wednesday to Sunday. Sunday School is 10, evening service only. W.M.S. meets April 25 in church parlors hosted by Mrs. George Malek. Luther League invited to Stromsburg that evening. Pastor John A. Oberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Luther League
Rudolph Gissler
Charles G. Johnson
Nebraska Conference
Wahoo
W.M.S
George Malek
Stromsburg
John A. Oberg
Wesley Chapel News Notes From Shelby Gatherings
The W F M S met at Mrs Anna Merrick's Shelby home last Thursday. Members urge a church clean up at 1 00 p m April 27. Mrs S W Longacre leaves for a missionary convention in Kansas City. Mrs R J Dunn visited Beatrice with her daughter Mrs Jay Timmons. Mr and Mrs J A Thompson took son John back to St Edwards for school. Mrs Ruth Jacoby returned to Alton Illinois after a visit with Mr and Mrs A J Herrman. Mrs Mildred Richmond returned to Fremont after vacation. Neighbors hosted a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Alvin Johnson Friday.
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W.F.M.S
Anna Merrick
Shelby
Wesley Chapel
S. W. Longacre
Kansas City
R. J. Dunn
Jay Timmons
Beatrice
J. A. Thompson
John
St. Edwards
Ruth Jacoby
Alton
Illinois
A. J. Herrman
Mildred Richmond
Fremont
Alvin Johnson
Methodist Church Schedule With District Conference
The Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 with El ton Berck as superintendent and a sermon at 11:00 titled Minted Minds. Junior High League meets at 7:00 and Senior High League at 7:30 p.m. Hastings District Conference occurs April 20–21 with programs for Pastors and Laymen Day and Pastors and Pastors wives day. WFMS meets April 25 with Mrs. Moore leading. Pastor A. C. Monkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Elton Berck
Hastings
Wf.m.s
I. J. Merrick
Moore
A. C. Monkman
Shelby Area Visitors and Local Family News
Mrs Henry Handke Kay Marian and Mrs Frank Funkhouser visited Shelby relatives. Allan Cornish spent weekend with mother in Shelby. Frank Leibee and son visited with Leibee family. Bartholomew moved to Creighton Drug Store in Omaha. George Skidmore treated for pneumonia. Birthday surprise for Mrs Schneider with forty relatives. Krumbach Gondringer families visited York. Schofield Lincoln visitors. Johnsons move to David City. Shirley Johnson to remain in Shelby.
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Henry ‘Handke
Kay Marian
Sbrandon
Minn
Frank Funkhouser
Campbell
Shelby
Guy Funkhouser
Allan Cornish
Fort Crook
Viola ‘Cornish
Frank Leibee
Exeter
Nebr
Leibee
F. M. Leibee
F. T. Bennett
Edgar Bartholomew
Omaha
Fred Schneider
Pesek
Lincoln
C. C. Schofield
Roy Johnson
Lou Jane
Jerre
David City
Shirley Johnson
Shelby High School
Mart Fasbender
Local Socials and Incidents Near Stromsburg
Social visits span Osceola Clarks Polk and Stromsburg as families gather for birthdays and anniversaries. Leonard Miller resigns from White Rose station now to be torn down for highway widening. Kenneth Myers injures leg on farm gear. Jeanette Rudeen removes a four year embedded needle from her hand. Clair McCormick expands duties at the warehouse and truck farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stever
Wayne
O. W. Stever
Osceola
C. P. Nelson
Oklahoma
Ray B. Nelson
Clarks
Leonard Miller
White Rose
Clair McCormick
Sterling Nelson
August F. Nelson
Polk
Nelson
Kenneth Myers
Stromsburg Hospital
Jeanette Rudeen
Miss Rudeen
Community Guests and Family Gatherings Reported
Lincoln visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Nelson and baby spent Sunday with the former's aunt Mrs Ed Watts. York guests Genece and Donna Jean McKeag visited grandparents James McKeag Sr. Rebecca Convention attendees included Mrs Ervin Grossnicklaus and others in the community at David City Tuesday. Families gathered Sunday across multiple households including the Burritts Gleims and McKeags in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nelson
Baby
Lincoln
Ed Watts
Genece
Donna Jean McKeag
York
Jas. McKeag
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Jack Johnston
Charles Stewart
Bernice Brown
David City
Walter Pierson
Erasmus Burritt
Wilmetta ‘Burritt
Will Burritt
Elmer Gleim
Gresham
James McKeag Jr
James McKeag Sr
Bill Bahr
Ernest Funkhouser
Shelby
Ervin ‘Grossnicklaus
Harry Pierson
Stromsburg
Methodist gathering outlines two day program in Osceola
The Osceola Methodist Church hosts a two day conference on April 20 and 21 with sessions for pastors and laymen. Highlights include devotions, reports from Nebraska Wesleyan and education officials, a luncheon, district superintendent report, and two addresses on lay opportunities and Christian faith. Public invited and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
the Methodist Church
Osceola Methodist Church
David Scott
Bradshaw
Wm. Kilburn
Geneva
Nebraska Wesleyan
B. F. Schwartz
Wesley Foundation
Robert E. Drew
Frank I. Finch
E. E. Pengelly
Bryan Memorial Hospital
F. A. Sala
Charles Gomon
Crowell
A. D. Burress
F. E. Pfoutz
Polk County Women’s Extension Club Achievement Day
The Polk County Women’s Extension Project Club Achievement Day was held last Wednesday at the Muse Theatre Osceola. About one hundred club women attended. New county officers elected include Mrs Russell Blevins Osceola chair man and Mrs Norval Kirby Gresham treasurer. Retiring officers were Mrs Rex Brigham president and Mrs George Irland treasurer. Eleven clubs took lessons this year and three more clubs are needed to schedule a leaders training day. The Polk County Women’s Chorus performed under Miss Olive McBeth.
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Polk County
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Russell Blevins
Norval Kirby
Gresham
Rex Brigham
George Irland
Polk
Olive McBeth
Pasture furrows show promising results in county demonstrations
County Agent reports Friday night rain filled furrows on the Elton Berck Gordon Frederickson and Arthur Deeter farms. Berck and Deeter note all seven grass varieties covered by rain seeds and water. Frederickson cites no runoff. Berck adds the diversion ditch above a deep gully carried water well and should serve its purpose. Farmers are invited to observe these demonstrations.
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Elton Berck
Gordon Fredrickson
Arthur Deeter
Peterson
Mr. Berck
Mr. Deeter
Fredrickson
Berck
Augustana Synod Conference Attended by West Side Folks
West Side residents including Rev Sward and Mrs Arthur Ekstrom joined the Augustana Synod Conference at Wahoo on Wednesday. The bulletin notes social visits as Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson and children were Sunday guests at Oscar Fredricson, and more regional visits followed to Lindeblade and Lind homes near Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sward
Arthur Ekstrom
Esther Johnson
Lillie Chindgren
Augustana Synod
Wahoo
Ollie Johnson
Oscar Fredricson
Raymond Lindeblade
Joe Lindeblade
Clarence Larson
John Lind
Polk
Stewart Callett
Frank Bolton
I O O F Lodge Celebrates 120th Anniversary
The I O O F Lodge marks its 120th anniversary with an April 26 coast to coast NBC broadcast by Grand Sire Burton A Gaskrell at 7 p m. All who wish to hear the address should assemble at the Lodge Room by seven.
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O.O.F. Lodge
I. O. O. F. Lodge
NBC
Burton A. Gaskrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Klein
Walker
Rebekahs
Coens
Stags & Cox
L. Hennings
Stoner
West Side
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