Osceola News highlights and community notes
Thirty nine years back Aug 2 1900 born to Rev J W Swan a baby boy Wednesday July 31. Osceola caucus to nominate delegates and precinct ticket with S W Gushee chairing. Obituaries births and local events are noted alongside business and labor discussions and a 1939 health note.
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J. W. Swan
Osceola
S. W. Gushee
H. H. Campbell
H. T. Arnold
J. Locke
W. Johnston
Fred Shoemaker
George Englehardt
Sitromsburg
Good
Sternberger
Andrew Anderson
Card of Thanks for Sister and Aunt
We express sincere thanks to all who were kind and helpful during the death of our sister and aunt. Emil Hernbloom and sisters Mr and Mrs Wm Larson.
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Y. Ola Swartz
Red Cloud
G. M. VanCamp
Hyattsville
Zelma Derry
Ogallala
Earl Dean
York
S. E. Vogler
Barnes
Kansas
Albert W. Lapthorne
Betty Jean
Minden
Emil Hernbloom
Mrs
Wm. Larson
Wheat trade pitch at Silver Creek Mill
Farmers urged to bring wheat to Silver Creek Mill in Silver Creek to exchange for Golden Rule flour. The deal promises superior high grade flour at a minimal cost.
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Silver Creek
Public Health Warns Syphilis Blindness Cost
Dr. C. E. Rice of the U S Public Health Service states blindness from syphilis costs the nation over ten million dollars annually. Dr. E. P. Fowler, president of the American Society for the Hard of Hearing, is seeking support.
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Polk County Medical Society
C. E. Rice
The
United States Public Health Service
E. P. Fowler
American Society For the Hard of Hearing
Fairview and Valley Methodist Church Service Notices
Rev Hamilton preaches at Fairview Sunday Aug 6 10 and Valley 11 20 with topic How To Make and Hold Friends. Sunday School at Valley 10 30 and Fairview 11. Dr Hawkins arrives Aug 20 to preach at Fairview 11 0 and Valley 11 20 with post service meetings. Ice cream social Friday by Fairview ladies. Local farmers optimistic about corn after rain.
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Hamilton
Fairview
Valley Church
Charles Hawkins
Omaha
Farview Church
Local Socials and Sports Include Unions Baptisms and Baseball Win
St Andrews area guests visit Edward Messing home as Kosch Thelen Messing Jaax and Cerny families gather. Zimmerman union in Columbus. Baptisms for Annabelle Jaax and Iona Bernt. Mary Ann Staroscik at 4 H Camp Seward. Platte Valley beats Shelby 9 to 5. Altmanshofer and Loretta Jaax visit E Messing.
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Louis Kosch
Herman Thelen
Frank Messing
Shelby
Victor
Johnny Cerny
Edward Messing
John Jaax
Geneva Cerny
Rose Staroscik
Zimmerman
Columbus
Mattie
Hubert Bernt
Hubert Jaax
Annabelle Marie Jaax
Iona Mae Bernt
Mary Ann Staroscik
Seward
Platte Valley
Ellers Diamond
Gerry
Glen Altmanshofer
Loretta Jaax
Coumbus
E. Messing
Points of Star of David Symbolism and Meaning
The six point star on the Jewish flag is tied to Kings David and the battle shield. Some scholars claim the shape also signals global reach and universal sovereignty, a claim tied to historic symbolism.
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David
Peak Rich in Flowers on Mount Rainier Alpine Meadows
More than 500 wildflower varieties bloom across the alpine meadows of Mount Rainier, the three mile high snow peak in Washington. The diverse flora highlights the mountain's ecological richness and scenic value for visitors and researchers alike.
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Mount Rainier
Snow Peak
Washington State
Notice of Probate for Thearon J. Smith Estate
The state of Nebraska notifies interested parties of a petition for probate of Thearon J. Smith's last will and for appointment of Mercie B. Smith as Executrix. A hearing is set for August 25, 1939 at 10 o clock. Dated August 1, 1939. Merrick County Judge.
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Thearon J. Smith
State of
Nebraska
Mercie B. Smith
Wright Bros Flour Mills Offer Cash Prizes at Polk County Fair
Wright Bros Flour Mills of Brainard Nebraska announce 15 in cash prizes for Polk County Fair August 21 to 25. Ten dollars for best loaf of bread and five dollars for second best loaf baked with Big 5 Flour. Judges will be the same as the fair uses. Larson's Radio Shop advertises repairs and tubes with phone 105 Osceola. Mr and Mrs Gust Johnson and Ralph of Yutan visited Mr and Mrs C C Snodgras and family.
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Albert Jones
Escalon
Calif
Rudge & Guenzel
James Mickey
Hot Springs
Osceola
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
August Wilhelm Sievert Wasorn
Elmer Nelson
Shelby Hospital
E. J. Brown
T. T. Gray
Densmore Cafe
Gray
Omaha
Campbell & Campbell
Krail
University of Nebraska Law College
Miss Signe
Walter Samuelson
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
Labor
House
Senate
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Louisville
Bureau of Labor Asia
Department of the Interior
Department of Commerce
Commerce
Maria Security
American Medical Association
St. Louis
Nebraska
Heifer
John
E. L. Rima
Wood River
Nebr
Howard Lippencott
Los Angeles
S. T. Crouse
Shelby
Richard Matheson
Nell Campbell
F. B. Kelly
South Osceola
James Ferris
Elaine
Jimmy
Dutch West Indies
Boulder
Colo
Ferris
Dod. K. Pearce
David Timm
F. P. Shermadine
Mardella Sauter
Cary Sauter
Pearl Matheson
Dora Fisher
Lulu Olson
Canada
Alvin Anderson
Lincoln
D. C. Cole
Wright Bros. Flour Mills
Brainard
Polk County
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Phillippines
Republic of Cuba
United States
Washington
Capitol
Winfield Scott
War Department
Mexico
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Confederacy
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
District of Columbia
England
Victor News
J. Weston Walsh
Mary Bergman
City Hall
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Stromsburg
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A. Isaacson, Polk, Nebr
Nebr. Realty A
A. W. Thompson
M. A. Larson
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J. T. Stanton
Carl T. Curtis
M. C
Fairview and
Valley Methodist Churches
ST. Andrews
L. M
Merrick County
Sughr
Lincoln Nebaska State Journal
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