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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
4
The Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, lists a yearly subscription price of 2.00 dollars. The notice is filed as postal and publication information for Osceola Nebraska.
Fortunes shift through a mix of local incidents including Rufus Walker’s horse shod accident leaving him on crutches, a post office burglary halted after pursuit, hunting plans, and social happenings. Also notes two-decade-old items: car theft incident described as captured suspects and a flurry of family moves, births, and community events with multiple local names and places.
Local residents visit kin in Arkansas and Wyoming while relatives gather for birthdays and picnics. Notable events include a 75th birthday memory book for Mina Buchta, a family reunion at Buckley Park, and an 80th birthday celebration for Grand ma Reitz.
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court sets August 16 1935 at 10 AM for hearing on the administrators final account and petition for final settlement and discharge. Creditors heirs and interested parties may appear to contest the decree determining heirship and distribution. Dated July 18 1935 W W Norton County Judge seal.
Next Sunday morning services include the election of a delegate to the annual conference at Omaha. The Valley Church gets the delegate this year. Fairview Ladies Aid meets in the hall next Wednesday afternoon followed by a fried chicken supper. Attendance has fallen due to heat and vacations. Church members are urged to attend next Sunday. E. B. Maxcy, pastor.
A Methodist Church critic argues for a single service to unite congregations citing RC and German Lutheran practices. The writer notes a ten to eleven thirty schedule and a Sunday evening gathering at Kunkel Schoolhouse with 25 attendees singing hymns a cappella. He predicts higher attendance next week.
Omaha Bee-News promotes a three month daily and Sunday sale at $2.00 for Mc Calls Pictorial Review and Good Stories Farm Journal subscriptions. The offer highlights value for Nebraska and Iowa rural routes readers.
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