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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
4
Osceola Record Polk County’s oldest newspaper lists Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher. It is published every Thursday and entered at the Osceola Nebraska post office under the 1879 act. Subscription is $2.00 per year.
Twenty four years ago section reports Pearl Lewis and Miss Vernie E Sargent were united in marriage at 4 30 pm in the Osceola Methodist parsonage Rev M C Brooks officiating. The couple will housekeeping in the south part of the city and Lewis runs a drug business with his brother. Also noted are the death of Fred Schmoker Sr from pneumonia and the Governor Mickey Thanksgiving visit.
Ten years ago Osceola dominated Seward High 46 to 0 on the local field. The game lasted all sixty minutes with Osceola securing a decisive victory as Seward failed to score.
Mr and Mrs James Dunn came back from Illinois where Mrs Dunn’s sister was ill. They returned Friday evening with her sister Mrs H O Grell and little daughter who will visit indefinitely. Mrs William Hope and daughter Miss Edith left Friday for Finley Indiana to attend a wedding anniversary celebration.
Nebraska resumes patriotic observance of meatless and wheatless days by cafes and restaurants though a few violations occur in Omaha and other cities. John L. Kennelly names M. A. Mills Jr. Polk county administrator to help regulate prices and avert shortages. Mills praised for taking the post. Walter Schwartz visits Beatrice after weekend with relatives. Lieut William Byers returns home tonight for a stay through December 15. Miss Musetta Ball and Hervey Ball return home for Thanksgiving.
The ladies and congregation invite all to a Friday 1 pm missionary hearing by Miss McCutcheon returning from China. District Superintendent Rev B Johansen will preach 7:30 pm Sunday and host quarterly conferences. Epworth League notes strong youth interest with last Polk gathering and Shelby hosting January county group meeting. Ruth Zang to lead next Sunday night service.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCormick hosted Thanksgiving dinner honoring Mrs. Anna Beckmeyer and Mrs. Ethel Kraft of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. James Culbertson of Fremont. Mrs. C. B. Howland aided in caring for her mother-in-law, Mrs. Emily Kelly, who has improved and is expected home today.
The study shows 698 men and 402 women have agricultural parents, with business merchants 452 men and 321 women as the second largest group. The professional class totals 4837 men and 263 women, doctors 251, lawyers 100, teachers 161, engineers 8, ministers 1023. laborers 60 and skilled trades 593. 881 are retired or deceased. Enrollment fell 8.93 percent to 5414 students across Lincoln and Omaha.
A comic courtroom exchange has Mrs. O Noodle refusing a summons saying she won’t serve on the nexit jury. The bailiff assigns Mrs. Amitiddle to the grand jury while Mrs. O Noodle protests her equal status and skill.
The dialogue centers on a judge asking if the accused has prior sentences. The accused replies no, stating this is the first time they were caught. The exchange ends with a note from Die Weche im Bild.
Traveling salesman asks how the fight began. Cactus Joe says it started as most fights do with each man thinking the other was bleating. The exchange hints at a rough quarrel underway.
Osceola Bulldogs fall to the Genoa Indians in the season finale, struggling against a strong running attack. Coach shifts focus to upcoming basketball season with a robust home-game lineup and strong student support.
K D Davis an eyesight specialist operates in Columbus Nebraska offering eye exams and vision care services to residents. The practice focuses on comprehensive optometry including prescription lenses and eye health assessments.
The congregation lists Sunday School at 10 A M and Endeavor groups at 6 45 P M each Sunday. A Christmas program is being prepared. On Thursday December 8 a Merry Workers dinner offers 25 cents a plate at 11 30 A M. Sunday December 11 Hastings College Y M C A Gospel team will lead morning services at 11 A M, encouraging young men preparing for Christian work.
St Louis reports that United States currency wears out at about ten million dollars daily. Treasurer W O Woods notes Dolkue bills circulate briskly and wear out in around eight months while five dollar notes last longer and higher denominations proportionately longer.
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