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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

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County Fair Draws But Steady Attendance In Polk County

Polk County's fiftieth annual fair continued with steady attendance and strong interest in livestock grains fruits and school work exhibits. 4-H Club activities featured on Wednesday and veterans from 1879 attended and spoke on the platform. Lincoln and Norfolk played in hall games with Lincoln winning Tuesday and also taking the first game of a double header yesterday. The program for today includes a full afternoon and evening schedule and is reported well run and satisfactory.

Polk County Lincoln Norfolk Toon

County Fair Livestock Judging Contest Delayed by Oral Reasons

Ten enter county fair judging contest with ten boys from calf and pig club entering. Contestants judged two hog classes four animals each two sheep and lambs two cattle and one horse class with three classes requiring oral reasons, delaying final standings as not all boys provided reasons.

County Forr

Calf Showmanship Contest At County Fair Draws Youth Teams

A group of 23 youth calf club members showed their calves to three judges at the county fair. The showmanship contest tested the participants’ ability to pose and handle their calves. Winners: first Dale McMehin, second Arlo Stevens, third Helen Ingalls, fourth Willis McMehin.

Dale Mc Meehin Arlo Stevens Helen Ingalls Willis Mc Meehin

Valley community notes from Stromsburg area

Dr. Strong of Stromsburg attends sick livestock at Rudolf Urban home Saturday. Valley residents attended Shelby picnic Wednesday evening. Naomi Hartman and mother hosted by Mrs. Mina Buchtu and Mr and Mrs Joseph Schott on Friday. Gus Hartle Jr returned from Shelby. Julius Nebosis entertaining sister family from Topeka Kansas. Nebosis visitors to Columbus Saturday. County Fair exhibits praised as most farmers forecast rain for wheat. Rev J A Welk given 377.00 purse by St Andrews. Wheat yield outlook poor due to extended dry spell.

Dr. Strong Stromsburg Rudolf Urban Shelby Naomi Hartman Mina Buchtu Joseph Schott Gus Hartle, Jr Julius Nebosis Joann Moritz Allo Topeka Kansas Columbus J. A. Welk St. Andrews Alice Fern Myers Gothenburg Claus Peterson Esther Hixon C. B. Marsh May Idaho Allison Riverside Park R. J. Allison Mildred McDaniel Osceola Anna Beckman E. J. Youman Grand Island Youman Polk Vera Harless Lutheran Hospital D. N. Mills Minnesota Will Stunkle Glen Green Omaha Chas. Carlson Gilbert Benson Broken Bow Clarence Peterson Washington Ruth Benson Hordville Lutheran College Wahoo Grace Lewis Matthews Rising City Edith Anderson Harry Schultz South Dakota Russell Rockford Ray Peterson Enid Myers E. Graff Kendall North Platte Dahlin Near Holdrege Baptist Hedbloom Lou Leymaster E. A. Sodergren Helen Lind Lincoln Goethe Ross Aurora Harold Nelson

Happily Wed Naomi Hartman and Pete Leseur

Naomi Hartman and Pete Leseur wed August 28 1929 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Handel Collier officiating. Nora Leseur served as bridesmaid and Earl Hartman was best man. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at the Noble Leseur home while plans are set.

Naomi Hartman Pete Leseur Handel Collier Nora Leseur Earl Hartman Naomi Will J. Hartman On the Valley Noble Lesuer Noble Leseur

Osceola Nuquist Marries Wisner Laase at Home

Miss Irma Nuquist of Osceola and LeRoy Laase of Wisner wed at the bride’s parents’ home on August 27 with Rev. Cooper officiating. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, a three course breakfast, and guests from Wisner Wilbur Fullerton Crete Omaha and Sterling College faculty.

Irma Nuquist A.F. Nuquist Osceola LeRoy Luaase Wisner Rev. Cooper Congregational Church Crete Doane College Florence Benton Ronald Welch Stanton Bernard Klasek Wilbur Sylvia Smrz Kathleen Carter Fullerton Marian Carter Laase Doane College Yale Northwestern University Points Nebraska Sterling Ansas Sterling College Paul Laase Robert Johnson Raymond Sylvia Smrt Kathleen Marian Hichelberger Lucille Beals E. T. Nuquist Omaha Floyd Moore J. T. Stanton Stromsburg J. A. Edgerton Justin Catherine Griffith Washington, D. C

Shelby News Socials and Local Visits In Town

Shelby listings describe multiple visits and travels by residents from Columbus Ashland and Osceola plus trips to Lincoln York and Sidney. Families welcome new babies undergo tonsil surgeries and return from hospital stays. Local drivers attend doctor visits and family gatherings with kin in Rising City Grand Island and Missouri Valley.

Rickley and Landstrom Wed in Omaha Ceremony

Milton Rickley of Osceola and Miss Lorraine Landstrom of Seattle married August 22 at the Longfellow Apartments in Omaha. The bride is daughter of Capt and Mrs Frank Landstrom of Seattle and a Nebraska State University student. The groom, son of Mrs Blanche Rickley, grew up in Osceola, graduated from Osceola High School in 1923, studied at the State University, and works in Omaha in the Orchard Wilhelm credit department.

Esther Herrmann Victor Herrmann Lehengrin Joln Buchts Osce Fa Hgh Nebraska State University Fremont Lincoln High University of Minnesota Dallas Matthew Herrmann Cincinnati Ohio University of Nebraska Omaha University Hospital Western Reserve School of Medicine Cleveland Herrmann University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa Miss Benton Laase Osceola Osceola High School Doane College Chicago University Milton Rickley Lorraine Landstrom Seattle Washington Longfellow Apartments Frank Landstrom Nebraska

Maple Leaf Club Plans Picnic and Extension Vote

The Maple Leaf Club met August 22 at Mary Grossnicklaus home with 19 members and visitors. Plans for a four club picnic were discussed and a one year extension was approved. Ella Wisely presented Mary's program on The Home. Refreshments were served outdoors. Next meeting set for September 5 with Mrs. Keebaugh.

Maple Leaf Club Mary Grossnicklaus Wioker Ella Wisely Mary Miller Keebaugh

Enthusiastic Service and The Perfect Lubricant Sermons

Presbyterian church schedules morning and evening services at usual hours with Sabbath School at 10 The morning sermon is Enthusiastic Service and the evening topic is The Perfect Lubricant Absentees from last Sunday evening missed a rare treat perhaps another might be in store next Sunday evening You are Always Welcome.

Tomatoes For Sale by Mrs. A. C. Sharritt

Dr. A. A. Wurtz dentist lists contact as phone 7 with office over First National Bank offering tomatoes for sale through a local listing.

A. C. Sharritt A. A. Wurtz First National Bank

Presbyterian Church Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Presbyterian Church plans a 50th anniversary celebration this September to mark fifty years since organization. An all day program includes morning afternoon and evening meetings with a basket lunch in the basement. Invitations have been mailed to former members and pastors are expected to attend.

The Presbyterian Church Shallenberger

Larson's Radio Service Expands To Rays For Parts

Radio servicing extends to batteries and tubes with Larson's Radio Service now operating at Rays. Local technician offers repairs and parts support, promising quick service and familiar neighborhood access.

Larson Rays

Hesler Cleaning Works Open for All Work

Hesler Cleaning Works reports ready service with phone contact at 35 for work called for and delivered. The note emphasizes prompt cleaning solutions and local availability.

Hesler Cleaning Works

Polk County Land Sale Sealed for Rogers Resident

Jerry Kucera of Rog ers Nebr becomes owner of the Nelson eighty west of town after paying 157.50 per acre. He cites Polk County farms as productive yet cheaper than Butler Platte Colfax and York counties. Osceola Realty Auction Co. and Kasparek Divis handled the deal.

Jerry Kucera Rogers Nebr Kucera iPolk County Polk County Butler, Platte Colfax York Counties Osceola Realty Auction Co This City Kasparek & Divis David City

Osceola School Opens with Faculty List and Registration Plan

Monday marks the first day of school with high school registration set for Thursday and Friday. Rural students register Thursday. others Friday. Officials urge timely registration but welcome those unable to due to inconvenience. The faculty includes Superintendent J G Hansen Principal W E Thompson Coach Gerald Parker and teachers across departments. A cleaning and painting effort has improved the school house’s appearance.

Osceola J. G. Hansen W. E. Thompson Gerald Parker J. Carl Bryant Ruth Miller Anna Oberg Lois Rasp Leona Schultz Evelyn Johnson Elizabeth Yantzi Louella Crew Gertie Carter Melville Skoog Rachel Sward Nina Johnson Maude Reed Leona Nantkes

Auto Crash near Osceola Blinded by Lights

A Ford Coupe driven by Donald Lees of Shelby collided with a Pontiac driven by a Kansas tourist on the highway near the George Berck farm east of Osceola Tuesday evening about nine o clock. Blinding lights were blamed as the cause. No injuries were reported.

Donald Lees Shelby Kansas George Berck Osceola

Osceola Golfers Win Honors at Market Week

Osceola Country Club players Matt Anderson and Ken Cornish both attended Market Week in Omaha. Anderson earned a dozen golf balls for best putting, while Cornish received a fine new club for posting one of the lowest scores in the event.

Osceola

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