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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1929

Page

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Osceola Voters Decide Franchise With Power Co Next Tuesday

Osceola residents head to the polls next Tuesday to approve or reject a franchise with Iowa Nebraska Light and Power The company pledges at least thirty thousand dollars in system rebuilds using local labor and promises lower rates The Record urges voters to back the mayor and council saying the move offers modernization and potential annual savings and is not exclusive to one supplier

Osceola Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Co Light Company Court House Snider B. H. Conlee Wehr Company Nebraska Wayor Osceola Paya

Fairview Social Roundup Spans Columbus Guests and Visits

Fairview residents and nearby families were noted in a string of visits and travel. Columbus visitors included Mr and Mrs Bret and the former's mother. Ruth Della and Cornelia Benson visited Lincoln. and H Meacham and K Heinemeyer called on friends. The McCormicks hosted a birthday gathering. Rev Friday and family returned from a Wisconsin Iowa vacation and plan to preach Sunday.

Lester McCormick Neal Ruth Della Cornelia Benson Lincoln Virgil Meacham Lawrence Meacham Geo. Heinemeyer Columbus Gladys Mace Cedar Rapids Carol Buchta Mildred Mace Roy Frizzell North of Havens Fairview Mina Buchta Calmar Dunn Calmar Lake Ericson Guy Forrest Seward Topeka Kansas Rolla Mace Alta Roila G. P. Mace Ruth Helen Bryan Central City Guildford Guildford Bryan Red McCormick H. Bobbit Lou Collier Lloyd Sutton Silver Creek C. C. McCormick Harve McCormick Dean MecCormick Mont. Mustard Wisconsin Iowa Harlan Frazier York Shafer Oscar Jones Marion Anderson Lincoln Hospital Methodist Church Charles Eckles Omaha Lorna Alfred Floyd Cohagen York Hospital Masons Lodegren A. K. Crow Arnold Beckman Seymour Berniece Mennsen Rev. Hedbloom Glasser

Vacation Bible School At Wesley Chapel This Week

The church runs regular Sunday services 9 45 morning worship and 10 45 Sunday School. Vacation Bible School for youth is held this week and part of next at Wesley Chapel from 9 to 11 30 each morning under Rev Herrmann. An Epworth League outdoor meeting and wienie roast occurred Friday evening at D C Burns pasture.

Wesley Chapel Church Rev. Herrmann Epworth League D. C. Burns Pasture

For Sale McCormick Deering Engine and Gun Offer

Gasoline engine 112 HP at a bar gain. Hotchkiss Weiss for sale New Marlin Pump gun 20 gauge 28 full. Fine shape. Price 30 dollars. Inquire C. W. Houtz 493.

McCormick-Deering Hotchkiss-Weiss C. W. Houtz

Our Mother's Birthdays Program by W F M Society

The W F M Society held a commemorative program on Thursday August 8 at Mrs R J Richmonds home. It featured devotional songs by Mrs H Hewitt a tribute to Our Mothers by Mrs Hannah Herrmann roll call of Mothers Favorite Song or Verse readings by Marion Richards Leona Nantkes Mildred Richmond and Clarabell Hayhurst a duet by Leona Nantkes and Mildred Richmond a reading by Hazel Weeden a dialogue by Nadine Richmond Marion Richards Lila McBeth Margaret Lockard and Marjory Richmond a final quartet and a note about dividends.

W. F. M. Society R. J. Richmond Hazel Weeden Nadine Richmond Marion Richards Lila McBeth Margaret Lockard Marjory Richmond Qartette

Polk County News Notes of Visits and Events

Polk residents attend church gatherings and picnics at Riverside Park. Families travel to Hastings Lincoln and Des Moines for visits and funerals. Marion Anderson dies. Cinderella opera planned for Polk County Fair. numerous locals visit relatives, attend summer school, and host receptions.

Polk County E. H. Fletcher Iowa

Stromsburg Carnival Brings Large Crowds This Week

A Stromsburg carnival sponsored by a local American Legion post draws big crowds with diverse entertainment. Community notes include reunions, visits, moves, church services, and plans for a Texaco oil station near the Garber Station as Ed Miller corner is optioned.

None Post

Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Illness

We thank friends and neighbors who assisted us when my husband was in the hospital. We greatly appreciate your kindness. Mrs. Clarence Egelhott.

Clarence Egelhott

Fourth Annual Hastings Family Reunion Honors Grandma Riley

The Hastings families held their fourth annual reunion at the city park on Sunday for Grandma Riley s birthday. About fifty attended a delicious dinner and a delightful time. Attendees included Fred Riley and family Clarence Cockle and family Arborville Nebr Fred Prell and family Benedict Fred Dobson and family Ray Climer and family David City Bob Mines and children Bert Hastings and Jess Hastings North Bend Charles Hastings Aurora Jay Hastings Nels Anderson Mrs James Dunn Miss Jean Rutter and Grandma Riley Osceola

Hastings City Park Grandma Riley Fred Riley Clarence Cockle Arborville Nebr Fred Prell Cfu Benedict Benedict, Mr and Mrs. ‘Fred Dobsoniv and Family, Mr and’ ‘Mrs. ‘Ray Climer David City Bob Mines Bert Hastings Jess Hastings North Bend Charles Hastings Aurora Jay Hastings Nels Anderson James Dunn Jean Rutter Osceola

Remedies for common houseflies and mosquitos

Extension Circular 1108 suggests sticky fly papers and a poison mix of sodium salicylate water and brown sugar. It also notes an automatic poisoning device and cautions care with children. A mosquito repellant blends citronella oil camphor spirits and cedar oil for topical use.

Home Owned Stores gives salmon prize via radio program

Mrs. A J Inness won a large fresh salmon packed in ice to be shipped from Washington direct from the fisheries. She sent in her request for the Icy Point Recipe Booklet announced on the Home Owned Stores program broadcast by K F A B each morning at 10. Anderson Merc Co is a member of the organization in our city.

A. J. Inness

Valley funeral for Amos Wieseman noted by neighbors

Community members from the Valley attended Amos Wieseman’s funeral on Friday afternoon. The report lists visits among Osceola and Shelby area households, including the Frerichs, Urban, Zimmerman, Messing, and Hartle families, plus travel notes and a hospital visit at St. Mary’s.

Amos Wieseman James Farris Osceola Will Zimmerman Rudqit August Senn Frank Messing Shelby Juanita Frank Orr Fred Dunn Shenandoah Iowa Gus Hartle Gus, Jr Wm. Oberg

Social rounds cross counties as families travel

Osceola and Shelby residents depart for Alliance and Lincoln visits to relatives. Mrs. Howard Collins and baby relocate from the hospital for a week and a half. Local sports note Glen Moon sprains an ankle but remains mobile on crutches. Trips include visits to Sidney, Hemingford, Lake Okoboji, Estes Park, and Boulder with family gatherings and a two week absence planned.

Lily Gable Hemingford Nebr Arthur Benda Herman Anderson Mary Ann Louis Herman Osceola Lake Okoboji Iowa Mark Kinney Coney Kansas Shelby Roy Lyons Estes Park Boulder Colorado Staplehurst Shelby Boys Jack Smith Los Angeles Calif Lute Carter Ed Carter Otto Kumpf Seward Kensington Mabel Wolpert Bill Woodruff Omaha Paul Smith Conad Woodruff August Sievert Ust Hartel Gust Hartel, Sr

Polk County Fair to Host State League Baseball Games

Polk County Fair officials announce a three game series between Fairbury and York on the fair grounds as part of the regular schedule. The Memorial Exhibit from Tennessee will travel to the fair tent and then move to Lincoln. A rabbit and hound race and Imperial Shows rides are scheduled, sharing the golden anniversary celebration with other attractions each afternoon and evening.

Polk Polk County Fairbury York Lincoln Nebraska

Picnic At Crete Highlights Farm Bureau Cooperation

The district picnic at Crete last Thursday brought together nearly 300 people hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation and state extension service with county farm bureaus. George Farrell outlined county extension work and agent activities while Chester Gray spoke on farm relief legislation and tariff protection.

Crete Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation State Extension Service George Farrell Central States Chester Gray American ‘Farm, Bureau Seward

Notice to Motor Vehicle Driverslicensing in 1929

The Motor Vehicle Operators License Law takes effect September 1 1929. Drivers aged 16 or older must obtain a license within thirty days and applications are now available to be mailed to applicants by October 1 1929. Licenses are valid while residency remains. renewal not required annually. K A Cornish

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