Osceola News Highlights From 1916 Local Life
A July 1916 Osceola column notes Norma Maxine Mills birth to H. H. Mills, Surety Investment Co opening soon, Roper planning to move from David City, Snider and Inness heading to Lake Hinson, and Snider backing Osceola summer resort plans. Postmaster Ludden eyes upstairs remodeling, a child’s fly poison accident, Father Cronin to speak at Chau Tangqua, Mary Mytholar drownings at Pawnee Park, and Miss Mytholar’s Shelby connections. Real estate sale of Arnold Grossnicklaus holdings totals 66 400 from 720 acres. Berniece Clerc and Lawrence Gondringer wed at Sacred Heart. Polk County Fair cuts admission to 25 cents, with 5 dollar season tickets. George and Mrs Peace mark 450th wedding anniversary with family dinner and church program. Osceola pool demand rising as press receipts top expectations. Jay 25 birth of baby girl to Mrs Virginia Dolan McCoy in Los Angeles. France rainfall affecting Miss Emerite Sean’s Osceola friends, and Rivoli program listings featuring Margaret Sullivan Henry Fonda The Moon is Our Home.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Mills
Norma Maxine
Surety Investment Company
Flenderson Building
Roper
David City
S. A. Snider
R. J. Inness
Lake Hinson
Snider
Osceola
Ludden
Philip Wieseman
D. J. Cronin
Polk County
Arnold Grossnicklaus
Zross
Berniece ‘Clerc
Henry Clerc
Gresham
Lawrence Gondringer
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
T. IK. McCoy
Jay
the Angels Hospital
Los Angeles
France
Paris
Rivoli
Margaret Sullivan
Henry Fonda
George O'Brien
O’ Malley
the Mounted
Grace Moore
Franchot Tone
King
Jack Oakie Ard
Bilers
Florida
Sneitile Dickenson
Self-executing clause overrides conflicting provisions
The text states a self executing provision that supersedes conflicting laws. It allows future legislation to facilitate its operation but prohibits any law from limiting or restricting its provisions. This creates a strong governance directive with supremacy over other statutes.
Osceola Farewell Party for Ada Ryan
Miss Ada Ryan receives a farewell gift from Osceola young women after a park picnic. Miss Marie Fleming presented six silver teaspoons on behalf of the group and Miss Ida Hanson gave a silver pickle fork from the Business Womans' Club in appreciation of her work with the newly formed club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdith Gray
New York
Osceola
Ada Ryan
Marie Fleming
Miss Ryan
Ida Hanson
Business Womans’ Club
Orcenta Schools Teacher Resigns for Chicago Suburb
A special teacher at Orcenta Schools has resigned after two years and will join a Chicago suburban district for the upcoming school year. The move reflects a personnel shift as the district seeks replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
Orcenta
Chicago
Transfiguration Sunday Services and Activities at Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson leads Transfiguration Sunday with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Divine Worship at 11 a.m. Luther League Worship at 8 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs Edna Peterson hostess and Mrs Mary Gerdes devotional leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Edna Peterson
Mary Gerdes
Farm ads offer trailers and tractors for sale
Numerous ads list farm trailers priced at 159.95 from Montgomery Ward Columbus Nebraska plus Walstead Bros wagon boxes at 79.95 and a two wheel trailer. Other entries promote a John Deere Model D tractor a 12 disc moline drill and various land and alfalfa sales or rental offers with contact details in Newman Grove Osceola and David City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & Co
Columbus
Nebr
Jackson Cleaners
Osceola
Norge
Walstrad Bros
Ward
Walstead Bros
John Deere
A. R. Liebrecht
David City
LeRoy Rhodes
Methodist Church Service Notice
Rev. G. A. Randall resumes duties at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 7 p.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Randall will be back home to preach at this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methoist
G. A. Randall
Randall
Card of Thanks for Dee Gooden Family
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and thoughtful help during the illness and burial of our father Dee Gooden. Kenneth Gooden Jessie Gooden Maude Magnuson Glenn Gooden Velma Treadway Harriette Horst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Gooden
Kenneth Gooden
Jessie Gooden
Maude Magnuson
Glenn Gooden
Velma Treadway
Harriette Horst
Are You Eligible for the Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary invites women eligible by relation to a Legion member or wartime service death to join for 1947. Dues are 91.25, with blanks from Mrs. Matt Anderson or Mrs. D W McFadden. Meetings occur on the third Friday monthly. dues aimed for August 1 to credit the unit before the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Matt Anderson
D W. McFadden
New Sun Tan Lotions and Perfumes At Crouse Tex Drug Co
Crouse Tex Drug Co showcases a wide range of sun tan lotions hair lacquer pads toilet waters and perfumes in a lively display. The offerings emphasize fragrance and skin care essentials for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse Tex Drug Co
Osceola Professionals List New Location and Contacts
A local Osceola Nebraska directory lists Gr Ray Jeweler and Optometrist Zenith Hearing Aids, O Wallace DVM at a new half block south of the post office, Dr C R Peterson Dentist, Dr W F Monson physician, and Dr H S Eklund physician surgeon with office over Crouse Tex Drug Co and various phone numbers. The entries reflect a neighborhood professional listing for Osceola and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Notice to Cemetery Lot Owners in Osceola Nebraska
Notice to owners of cemetery lots under Nebraska law warns that unpaid general assessments or purchase prices on specified lots will be sold at public auction after August 15 1946. Names listed include owners and heirs, with lot descriptions in Osceola and surrounding additions. The notice is authorized by the board of trustees and dated July 13, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Paul
E. B. Nelson
Jennie Raithbun
Board of Trustees
Oscee
Oscfeola
Notice to Unknown Defendants in Olson Estate Case
In Polk County Nebraska on July 25 1946 Carl J Olson and Carl H Olson filed a petition seeking construction of the will of Peter Olson deceased and to declare Carl F Olson sole owner with Carl J Olson having a life estate in Lots 9 10 in Morrill’s Addition Stromsburg and NW section 6 13 18 4. Defendants unknown must answer by September 1946 to show cause why court should grant the prayers. W W Norton attorney. Aug 18 15 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe'er Olson
Johnson
Morrill
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Polk County
Carl J. Olson
Carl H. Olson
District Court
Peter Olson
Carl F. Olson
De‘cree
Carl E. Olson
Charles Rosenquist
Phil B. Campbell
County Court Room
Said
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Polk County Nebraska
Public sale directed by the District Court of Polk County Nebraska in an action Swan v Fwan et al. The property lies in Section 19 and 18 Township 15 North Range 3 West of the 6th P M Omitting detail, with 2 lot 2 in Section 18. Sale set for Tuesday September 3 1946 at 2 00 PM at the South Front Door of the Court House Osceola Terms 15 percent down balance by March 1 1947 after court confirmation Abstract to show marketable title.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fifth Judicial District of
Nebraska
Polk County
Polk
Katherine Buckner
Osceola
Hy ‘Irme
Polk Conty
Theodore S. Swan
Anna Fwan
Notice to Creditors in W J Rickly Estate Polk County
The County Court of Polk County Nebraska will hear claims against the estate of Wiliam J. Rickly deceased on November 12 1946. Creditors must file claims by November 9 1946 to avoid bar. Dated July 12 1946. (Seal) L. M. Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Wiliam J. Rickly
W. J. Rickly
State of
Said
L. M. Merrick
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Walter J. Herbes
Mary Mytholar
George A. Mytholar
Pawnee Park
Shelby High School
York College
G. T. Savery
C. M. Shaub
Martha Heinen
Gretna
THE
Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Transfiguration
J. L. Stouffer
Harold W. Davis
American Iron and Steel Institute
Fifth Avenue
N. Y
Paul R. Noe
Fieldman
Newman Grove
Legion Auxiliary
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Hinck
Beauty Shop
B. F. Lohr Amos Bull
J. R. Dbdurns
J. B. Crabill
W. J. Conklyn James Gilbert L. BE. Green
W. B. Jones
Thomas Klassy ,A. VanHoosen
S. Worrest
Eay Also
John T. Anderson
W. R. Kepner
Morningside
Smith
Smiths
Nance and
Merrish
Wely
Gunnard Peterson
W W. Norton
W. W. Norton
W Norton
Hesler
Oscec'a
Phonf
Minnie C. Swanson
World-Herald
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