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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
8
Mrs. Rex Bell of Los Angeles visits Nebraska relatives then returns to David City by motor. Shelby hosts fishing trips, travels, and a new traveling cottage for the McMeekin family. A nine piece Shelby band debuts with public performances and local ball games feature Genoa and Columbus pitchers.
Mrs J W Tenny is on the sick list this week A Nelson in York since Mrs Nelsons operation Mrs Cederkohn of Me herser Kansas visited in R L Petersor home Polk girls camped at Riverside Fern Myers Ellen Myers Sylvia Fosburg Lorna Alfreds and Alice Myers Helen Lind left for Omaha relatives Nina Tenny Evelyn Scott Blanche Johnson Stromsburg visitors W G Girls met at Martha Jones home Christmas box packed Camp Fire Girls met Edna Jones Morris Brobst Harold Shultz camping trip on the Loup Daisy Strassburg visiting Polk relatives Dave Carlson drove to York C E Hirsch family moved into vacated house Wm Stull visited Bradshaw Harold Strand Joshua Cox drove to Hampton Wesley Chaap el Floyd West visiting Wyoming Merle Cunningham Dakotas trip Ord Pearce visiting Mrs Weeden and family at Osceola polk and nearby towns social notes page records
The Redpath Horner chautauqua association reorganized with A. B. Hedbloom as president J. L. Olson secretary treasurer C. F. Moore vice president and E. E. Knerr J. W. Bailey Victor Johnson and J. W. Bailey as directors Committees on ticket sales advertising and arrangements were named Tickets sales progress and a full quota appears likely before opening.
The Polk County fair will run in Osceola from September 9 through September 12 featuring exhibits, vendors, and community activities across four days. Local groups and visitors are invited to attend.
Sunday School at 10:00 led by N L Nelson. Divine worship at 11:00 with deacon in charge. No evening service. Harmony Society hosts Miss Signe Samuelson on Aug 26 at 8 pm. Luther League plans Aug 28 at church. Pastor and wife to return to Osceola before Sept 7. Adolf Serenius, Pastor.
In last Sunday meetings much interest was shown with upward momentum. Next Sunday topics include A Fish Fry Its Significance to Humanity and A Curiosity Shop for Mental Images. J A Klein pastor.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday activities: Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M. The School of Missions is at 6:30 P M. No evening service during August. Pastor Thos E Barr.
Eden Baptists Church in Stromsburg announces Sunday schedule for July and August with Sunday School at 10 00 and Morning Worship at 11 00. No evening services due to park union services in the late afternoon. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8:00 led by Pastor A W Lyons.
The Baptist church hosts Sunday School at 10 00 a m and a preaching service at 11 00 a m with Mr O F Alfred of Polk as speaker. An evening service at 800 p m will feature Rev E E Ecklef of Stromsburg. Rev A W Lyons of Eden Baptist Stromsburg will attend.
First M E Church announces a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p m and a fourth quarterly conference on Tuesday August 26. Members are urged to attend to hear the year’s work report presented by Pastor H A Taylor.
A B Hedblooms Bargain List promotes land deals across multiple regions including Stromsburg Alberta Canada and York County Nebraska. It lists 160 to 320 acre parcels near Stromsburg Silver Creek and Hall County with prices 20 to 135 per acre plus terms and exchanges. vague contact through phone in Stromsburg.
The article notes higher domestic wheat demand and cheaper U S grain versus Canada and Argentina. Heavy winter wheat sales persist while futures face mixed sentiment as weather and crop prospects shape a looming shortage.
Local contractor L E Lindquist announces readiness to handle plumbing work, pumps, and gas engine repairs. Available for calls when work is needed at Northwest Cornet Square.
By order of the District Court in Polk County Nebraska Cassius M Pulver sues W O Johnson Co and Frank H Woods. The sheriff will sell at 2 PM September 22 1924 at the south door Osceola for a public auction the north 116 feet of Lot 9 Block 6 in Osceola according to the plat less 34 feet from the south end. W Roy Van Hoosen sheriff. Clyde Courtney deputy. August 21 28 Sept 4 11 18 notices.
D C Cole administrator of Florence A McCune estate will sell the east half of the southeast quarter section 26 township 13 north range 1 west at public auction in Osceola on Sept 13 1924 at 2 pm with 20 percent cash down and remainder on confirmation. Sale open one hour. Mills Beebe and Mills attorneys.
The program lists Sept 10 through Sept 12 events with multiple races and purses. Distances include half mile four and one half furlongs and five furlongs with pace and trot prizes, totaling hundreds of dollars across sessions. Adel.
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