New Auditorium Building and Vocational Courses Description
The article outlines a new auditorium with a four year vocational agriculture program including blacksmithing welding carpentry crops and soils animal husbandry milk testing and related subjects. It lists commercial dramatic music home economics and physical education departments with facilities and activities at the fair grounds fields and under lights.
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Smith-Hughes
Fair Grounds
New Auditorium
Mathematics Department Grades Overview
The text lists school level groups under the Mathematics Department including 4th and 5th grades 2nd and 3rd grades Kindergarten and 1st grade. It appears as a fragment describing grade sections within the department.
Post Office Entry at Osceola Neb March 3 1879 Fee
A historical postal record notes an entry at the Osceola Nebraska post office under the 1879 act with fee amounts of two dollars and two fifty cents. The document reflects heritage postal charges and location.
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Osceola
Nebr
Osceola Funeral For Elliott. County Fair Promised Strong Exhibits
The body of William H. Elliott, 40, killed at Omaha last week, arrived in Osceola and funeral services were held. He is survived by his wife and six children. A strong 39th annual county fair is expected to surpass all prior exhibits if weather cooperates. The two year old son of Mrs. Minnie Weeden died after lung infection. Osceola enjoyed chautauqua talent the past six days, described as superior to before. The Polk County patriotic farewell for soldiers will urge baskets for a farewell supper. Hillman Ideal Stock Company opens with The Boy Who Came Back next Monday night, ladies free with 50c ticket. Harry Pike returned from Mt. Snelling, Minnesota, for officer duty in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Elliott
Omaha
Osceola
Minnie Weeden
Polk County
Kentucky
Hillman Ideal Stock Company
Harry Pike
Mt. Snelling
Minnesota
Ofcer
Des Moines
Iowa
Osceola News Briefs From Family Events To Local Weather
The item notes births in the Schmoker and Jacoby families, a death in Lincoln, a church reception for Rev and Mrs Melin, a Herrmann family reunion, a two inch Thursday rainfall, and Polk County harvest prospects. It also recounts a bridge crash near Osceola with no injuries, a car fire, and a social gathering hosted by Leona Nantkes with former classmates.
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Philip Jacoby
Alton
Jacoby
Ruth Herrmann
Herrmann
Osceola
Polk County
Dave Carlson
High School Registration Dates Announced
The Superintendent will be at the High School building on August 29 and 30 to provide information about courses and enrollment. Rural students may call for course details and housing assistance for high school girls. Notify Superintendent Hansen at 219 or 105w about available light housekeeping rooms.
School Course List Highlights Vocational and Performing Arts Offerings
The document outlines curricular options for first and second years including English Algebra General Science Vocational Ag with Animal Husbandry and Forge Work World Geography Band Glee Club Chorus and more. It also lists sports, clubs, and activities such as F F A Pep Club Dramatic Contests Music Contests football basketball baseball track and physical education for boys and girls.
Polk County Faces Teacher Shortage A Rising Concern
The article notes a statewide shortage of teachers, with navy districts reporting similar deficits. It mentions past fears of an oversupply and cites multiple local items including student test results and a wedding, framing the era as unsettled for education and community life.
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Polk County
Navy
Walter ‘Calhoun
Lester Peters
Lyle Mickey
Jack Hastings
Melvin Green
Dale Ogden
Wesley Parks
Katherine Huston
Margaret Hansen
Nebraska
Leroy M. Smith
Fred Adkins
Dr. Oberg
Muse
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Jones
Madge Evans
Donald Wallits
Genea McMeekin
George McMeekin
Shelby
M. S. Parsonage
Columbus
Gaye Addison
National Guard
Fort Riley
Kansas
St Paul Lutheran Church August 24 Service and Picnic
Maurice Lewenson pastor announces Sunday School and Bible classes at 10, Divine Worship 11, I. L. picnic ball game 4, supper 6:30, sings and games 8. District II Convention at Genoa begins 3 p.m. August 31, 8 p.m. Soul of Mercy sound color picture sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Society. Welcome.
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ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Trinity
Genoa
Soul of Mercy
Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church Announces Youth Fellowship Meeting
Rev G A Randall invites young adults aged 20 to 40 to the conference wide Youth Adult Fellowship at Central City on Friday and Saturday August 22 23. Also announces the annual Fried Chicken dinner at the church dining room Wednesday August 27 with dinner after 11 30. Admission 75 cents and one dollar.
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THE
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Central City
The Swede Home Church Schedule and Luther League Convention
Alfield Franzen, Pastor, announces Sunday services on August 24 with Sunday School at 10 a m and Divine Worship at 11 a m. District Luther League convention in Genoa August 24 26 begins August 24 at 3 30 p m and concludes Tuesday forenoon with Rev Anton Lundeen as guest speaker. Delegates urged to attend. A social on church lawn August 28 at 8 p m sponsored by Dorcas Society. Junior Choir practice August 27 at 4 p m.
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Alfield Franzen
Luther League
Genoa
Anton Lundeen
Dorcas Society
Luizer’s Skin Care Method Promises Health and Style
An advertisement promotes Spirella made to measure corsets girdles and brassieres for health and comfort. It lists Mrs Myron G Johnson of Stromsiburg Nebraska as a contact.
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Luizer
Spirella
Myron G
Johnson
Card of Thanks From Johnson and Anderson Families
To the kind friends and neighbors who were so kind and helpful during the illness and death of our wife and mother we express our sincere thanks. J. P. Johnson and Family August P. Anderson and Family.
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J. P. Johnson
Thanks to Friends for Support During Hospital Stay
Gaylord Johnson thanks friends for cards gifts flowers and personal visits during his stay at Stromsburg hospital.
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Stromsburg Hospital
Gaylord Johnson
Thanking for Kindness During Illness at Hospital and Home
Mrs Myrtle McCormick expresses gratitude for the cards letters and gifts received during a recent illness at the hospital and at home noting they will never be forgotten.
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Myrtle McCormick
Hospital thanks from John Fin tel
A personal note expresses gratitude for cards letters and visits during a hospital stay. John Fintel extends appreciation to those who remembered him.
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John Fintel
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Osceola High School
North Cent
RAL Association OF High Schools
University OF Nebraska
Leonard E. Hanson
Lillian Havel Francis Shada Donald E. Monson
Goceola
Walter J. Herbes
John &. Schmoker
Interlochem
Switzerland
Tisdale
Canada
Fred Schmoker
Mark Timm
Telia Gubser
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Hugh Schmoker
Hugh
Lutheran Church
Paul Melin
Leona Nantkes
Mildred Richmond
Fremont
Lloyd Lindgren
Stromsburg
Judson Clark
Lillian Brown
Floyd Hartson
DODGE
Jerry Angle
Lincoln Ave
York, Neb
Hansen
Glee Club
Mike” Publication
Lans Bank Loan
National Farm Loan Association
W. J. Stead
A. C. Randall
K. S
Grinder
Croft
H. P
Kelley Ryan
Osceola Implement Service CO
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