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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
In days gone by items recount a Henderson Block fire, a death in Osceola, record high hog price, talk of an Opera House, and local business moves. Also included are brief items on births, marriages, and a medical column warning about tetanus and vaccination.
Hackberry Liberty Local No. 573 FECU hosts a postponed meeting at Greens Chapel with a two act play. Brotherhood gathers April 24 with speakers, Ladies Aid meets April 27. Visits include Miss Wilma Skidmore of Denver returning home, and multiple Harless family gatherings at Sweden Home. Vaughn Deay returns from California to visit grandfather L. M. Deay. Mrs. Knerr and Mrs. Brigham travel to Wheatland Wyoming to visit Don Mudd. Jolly Workers Club and 4 H Sewing Club hold meetings with performances and yearbooks produced.
Talking pictures arrive at the Auditorium with The Lion and the Mouse selected for the first release. Obituary notices include Mrs. Nathan Elledge of Osceola born Missouri 1854 died April 14 at 75. Lucretti May Detweiler died April 11 at 47. Leona Nantkes appointed Osceola primary teacher next year. Glee Club placed fourth in Omaha Class B contest. Audiences will also see The Carnation Kid. Land sale: N G Johnson bought 40 acres at 42.50 per acre, mostly pasture. House moves: Pratts and Grossnicklaus relocate to Renner property and adjacent home.
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. L Hennings express gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers kind words and sympathy during their recent bereavement. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Lavina E. Rosenberry Rasp born June 29 1848 in Franklin County Pennsylvania died April 15 1939 at age 90 years 9 months 15 days. She married John W. Rasp December 29 1870 and moved to Polk County Nebraska in 1871. Survived by six children Frisby L. Rasp Minnie M. Shultz Emma A. Carter Lillian L. Abolt John C. Rasp 17 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren three brothers Mary Rosenberry and one sister. She lived on the Gresham homestead over 56 years and was charter member of Wayland Christian church. Husband died July 8 1937.
Receipts at Omaha Monday totaled 6 200 head as cattle prices held steady for yearlings and heifers despite poor weather and light beef demand. Steers top around 12 50 while cow prices remained firm, stockers and feeders scarce. corn fed steers and yearlings show varied value across grades. Fat lambs and spring lambs traded higher in the live market at South Omaha.
Thousands crowded Washington for Army Day despite rain as 20 000 soldiers marched past in infantry cavalry tanks and trucks. Marion Anderson drew 75 000 at the Lincoln Memorial while Easter services and Egg Roll events drew large five figure crowds. Secret Service fought a kids racket at the White House grounds ahead of a visit by President Roosevelt.
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