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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1935
Page
4
The Osceola Record Nebraska lists Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher. It notes post office listing in Osceola and an annual subscription price of two dollars.
August notes show G T Ray taking over the Henderson Block drugstore with new stock, local families fishing at the Platte, a child’s funeral, moving a cigar factory, lightning risks at Bas Mickey’s, and staff changes at A O Monson’s. Twenty five years ago sees Mrs Gertrude Dearborn’s new house, local trips, airship demos, heavy rains, and store lineup shifts ahead of September in Osceola.
John I Anderson returned Friday from St Joseph where he attended Market Week. He reports an excellent showing of new fall styles fabrics and merchandise at wholesale establishments. Stocks he purchased will begin arriving in a few days with many ideas about the coming new styles.
The Ford V-8 requires no break in and can be driven up to 50 miles per hour on the first day. After the initial hundred miles you may drive at any speed, offering greater motoring enjoyment for vacation travelers and business drivers. Precision manufacturing ensures correct clearances, smoother bearings, longer life, and better performance.
Local items report Hog Oil Wormer and Parke Davis capsules sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co. Osceola area families, the Tschauners, traveled from Claremore Oklahoma and will visit relatives. Osceola Garden Club meets Aug 20 with talks on summer and winter gardening. Osceola High School held a class reunion at the city park with about twenty five attending from across the region.
Wesley Chapel Church Aid to host an ice cream social in Osceola Saturday evening with cake or fruit contributions requested. The group also meets Friday evening at the church. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in past week activities.
Miss Hattie Lucas hosts the Fairview Ladies Aid at the hall on Wednesday. The Bryan Cremeens Maxcy group plans an ice cream social this Friday. Valley Ladies Aid meets in the church basement next Tuesday with a covered dish luncheon. Their first ice cream social is Friday August 23 at the basement. Rev H A Taylor to speak at the Valley church quarterly meeting. Valley Lay Election last Sunday chose Brother P C Wieseman as delegate and Brother George Heinemeyer led in votes at Fairview. E B Maxcy, pastor, invites larger attendance as cooler days approach.
The piece muses on spring sounds and inner reform. It contrasts quiet peace in old age with a restless drive for self improvement and ambition. It notes urban life, duty, and the drive to excel even in unlikely settings like jail. It ends with a hint that Americans resist low spirits and begin anew.
The Sun Theatre presents Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler in Go Into Your Dance for Saturday and Sunday showings. Lyle Talbot and Mary Astor also star in Red Hot at the venue on Wednesday August 21.
The West Side Swede Home Junior Choir will sponsor a program Thursday evening August 22 followed by an ice cream social on the church lawn. Local families and residents are noted attending recent gatherings and outings including threshers picnics at Pawnee Park in Columbus and visits to nearby towns.
In St Andrews and surrounding communities Mr and Mrs Roy Grossnicklaus and sons and other relatives traveled to Burwell for the rodeo. A Lincoln day trip included Emilee Nebosis with Janicek and Nebosis relatives. Visits extended to Clarks and Bellwood with meals at Antelope Park and Capitol Beach.
By order of the Polk County District Court clerk Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company sues to foreclose on a 2449.53 claim with 10 percent interest. On September 17 1935 at 2 PM the NW quarter of the NW quarter of Section 11 Township 13 North Range 1 West will be sold at Osceola courthouse front door for cash to satisfy the decree. Sheriff Gunnard Peterson to conduct sale with Peterson and DeVoe as attorneys. August 15 22 29 September 5 12.
A collage of vintage ads and humor includes a Sheetrock FIREJPROOF wallboard pitch, a bear-hunting joke, home financing notes, a pharmacist pun, dormitory rent terms, lawn furniture bargains, and a river baptism quip. The items reflect period sales language and light community humor.
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