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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

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Mary Kadow Herrmann 1849 1930 Dies in Osceola Neb

Mary Kadow Herrmann born September 16 1849 in Mecklenburg Germany died Sunday December 8 on a peaceful day at age 80 years 2 months and 22 days. She married Adam Herrmann in 1873 and lived in Brownhelm Ohio before moving to Polk County Nebraska in 1886. Nine children survived including Edward Wm G Lewis Harry Carl and daughters Bertha Rose Mary and Dora. A brother Werman Wadow also living in Los Angeles. Funeral in Osceola Methodist Church was Tuesday with Rev J A Klein assisting. burial in Osceola cemetery.

Mary Kadow Mecklenburg Edward Los Angeles Wm. G Lewis Harry Osceola Carl Madison Nebr Bertha Koehler Rose Koshler Mary Dunn Dora Sums Herrmann Werman Wadow Calif Jesus J. A. Klein Elmweod John Herman Handel Collier Methodist

Mock Trial Well Attended in Osceola Churches

Osceola churches hosted a mock murder trial at the Methodist Church under the Anti-Saloon League. Local cast of 23 featured Rev O A High as prosecutor and Rev J A Sande fur as defense, with Carl Bryant as defendant Frank Lloyd. Lloyd was found guilty and sentenced to eight years, illustrating law enforcement themes of Prohibition.

Osceola United Anti-Saloon League O. A. High J. A. SanDeFur Lincoln Carl Bryant Frank Lloyd Chum State Penitentiary

Wesley Chapel Church Activities and Notices

Wesley Chapel announces Sunday School at 2 PM and worship at 3 PM with Rev J M Herrmann and Rev F F Travis preaching. Quarterly Conference follows the morning service in Shelby. Christmas program planned by Sunday School teachers. W F M S hosts Mrs Nelson Whitehead Brown in Osceola. Also notices a purebred Poland China boar for sale from Rudolf Urkan at phone 2803 and other church matters.

F. F. Travis D. D Shelby Nelson Whitehead Brown Osceola Brown Wesley Chapel The Ladies Society Poland China Rudolf Urkan

Shelby News Highlights Local Visits and Socials

Shelby residents hosted and visited across Osceola Lincoln and David City. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Hartle Jr of Osceola and the Thelen Hartel and Hartel families. funeral attendance for Mrs Herrmann in Osceola. Ruby MeeMeekin’s California visit. and a covered dish luncheon with Mrs J L Peterson. The Shelby football banquet, church fundraiser receipts, and local travel to Omaha Lincoln and Sparta Wisconsin are noted.

D. If. Bull Columbus Gus Hartle, Jr Osceola August Thelen Camilla Hartel John Duren Terrance Lucy McBeth Shelby Herman Anderson Adam Herrmann Ruby MeeMeekin California F. M. Liebee Frank Liebee York Wm. Pike Will Brigham Wilbur Donaldson Fullerton J. L. Peterson Minneapolis Minn Rebecca Kensington A. L. Scholz Jack Ingalls Omaha Glen Ingalls Glen Dr. L. Myers Lincoln Will Shaumbers C. W. Moon Edgar Fairmont Dorchester Nebr Ruth Wians Bellwood Fred Albers Rial Brazee Oswald Alt St. Mary’s Hospital Ervin McBeth Lyle Boyles Business College Olive McBeth Methodist Hospital Martin Fasbender Robert Inness Shelby Hospital Clyde Yordy August Thelen, Jr High School John Mettlen Axel Nelson Methodist Church Tom Hattel

High School Football Banquet Menu and Program

The banquet at the High School gym on Friday December 13 features fruit cocktail potato O'Brien scalloped corn roast fresh ham celery olives and pickles Golden Glow Salad ice cream cake and coffee. A program includes Toastmaster Geo Craven talks by M A Mills and Coach Parker musical numbers and remarks by Captain Elect Marion Shaw with songs by a group. The event starts around 6:30 with open classrooms and a welcome to parents, subject to final adjustments.

High School Geo. Craven Query Steeple LeMar M. A. Mills Parker Captain Elect Marion Shaw

Kokoheart Oleomargarine Sale At City Meat Market

Local price listing shows Kokoheart oleomargarine at 20 cents per pound with a deal of 5 pounds for 95 cents at the City Meat Market. Contact via Phone No. 20.

Osceola Christmas Bargains Event At Court House

Osceola Community Club invites families to a December 14 sale at 2 P M at the court house with Santa Claus giving treats including candy nuts apples and a Christmas welcome. The program promotes shopping in Osceola Polk County with store displays and a public service list of local club members and sponsors such as Greenwood Lumber Co Iowa & Nebraska Light Co Standard Oil Co and Schmidt.

The Osceola Community Club Santa Claus St. Nick

Local social notes recall visits and family events in Polk county

Polk residents share visits from Osceola Grand Island and York. Notables include Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs A J Hanquist. Funeral for George Walkner in Arborville. Vesper service announced. Civil service exams held in Central City and travel to Omaha.

J. V. G. Club Chas. Crew Mildred McDaniel Albie Santon Central City May Becker Haxtun Colo Allie Tenney Ira Glasser George Walkner Arborville Willard Tenney Minneapolis Minn Tral City Arthur ‘Wurtz Osceola Polk Wilma Youmans Grand Island Irwin Fossbury J. G. Felton York Stanley Cooper Shafer

Change in Motor Vehicle License Law This Year

County Treasurer Cornish received the new license plates and expects slight delays due to changes in tax books. This year 3350 pleasure car licenses, 700 trucks, 100 trailers and 15 motorcycles were issued with new flat rates. Cars 2699 pounds or less pay 8 dollars, over 2699 pounds pay 12 dollars. Trucks adopt a uniform carrying-capacity based scale from 1 ton to 3 1/2 ton with incremental fees and a 10 dollar step for each additional 1 000 pounds beyond 2 1/2 tons. Trailers 1000 pounds or less 1 dollar, over 1000 pounds four dollars. Motorcycles 4 dollars.

Cornish

County Agents Attend Nebraska Conference in Lincoln

Polk County extension agent F B Kelly will be away December 15 to 21 attending the Nebraska County Agent s Conference at the Agricultural College in Lincoln. He aims to finalize plans for 1930 with state and county extension staff and college faculty. Osceola office hours remain 1 to 5 pm. The program features talks in the morning and agent conferences in the afternoon, with the association meeting and extension banquet set for Monday, December 16.

F. B. Kelly Polk County Nebraska Agricultural College At Lincoln College of Agricuture Kelly Farm Bureau Board Osceola College of Agriculture

Advent Week Activities and Maple Leaf Club Notes

St Pauls Lutheran Church schedules include Women's Missionary Society meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM and Luther League Bible Study Friday at 8 PM. Sunday features Sunday School Bible Classes at 10 AM, English worship at 10 30, Swedish worship at 11, choir practice for Christmas at 2 PM, and vesper meditation at 7 30 PM. Maple Leaf Club met December 5 with 18 members elected officers Mary Keebaugh president Neela Dunn vice president Olive Fox secretary Ella Wisely treasurer and planned Christmas donations and cards. Osceola displays bright Christmas decorations with tall trees Court House lawn lights and street trees.

Women’s Missionary Society Luther League Bible Study Otto Nelson Harmony Society Andrew Monsons Vern Wieeman Mary Keebaugh Neela Dunn Olive Fox Ella Wisely Crippled Children of Cappers Florence Jane Orr Council Bluffs Hospital Clara Horst

Christmas Programs At Methodist Church Schedules

Regular services listed by Rev H Collier with 10 A M Sunday service 11 A M church school 6 30 P M Epworth League and 7 30 P M mid week service Wednesday. Next Sunday night at 7 30 The Story Of The Other Wise Man will be told with pictures. Choir of 24 to sing The Mystery Of Bethlehem December 22. Ladies Aid Christmas party Friday. Sunday School Christmas program being prepared.

Epworth League Henry van Dyke Ladies Aid Society

Osceola Stores Display Wide Christmas Gift Lines

Osceola merchants showcase a large selection of holiday gifts with thousands invested in a varied inventory. Shoppers can browse local stores featured in The Record and expect many items to appeal as ideal presents.

Osceola

Eastern Star Elects Officers For Coming Year

The Eastern Star held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening in the lodge rooms and elected officers for the coming year. Names include Worthy Matron Mrs D B Hulquest Worthy Patron F H Anderson Associate Matron Mrs W O Hansen Associate Patron George Campbell Secretary Mrs Joel Hanson Treasurer Mrs F T Butz Conductress Mrs C A Frasier Associate Conductress Mrs Don Byers. Members from Silver Creek present included Mr and Mrs Fred Wietrick Mr and Mrs Glenn Shelmadine Mr and Mrs Jay White Mr and Mrs Jason House Mr and Mrs John Shuldt Mrs Bertha Shuldt and Paul Hobart.

Eastern Star D. B. Hulquest F. H. Anderson W. O. Hansen George Campbell Joel Hanson F. T. Butz C. A. Frasier Don Byers Silver Creek Fred Wietrick Glenn Shelmadine Jay White Jason House John Shuldt Bertha Shuldt Paul Hobart

Chiropractor Howard Yates Seeks Radio Repairs

Osceola Nebraska chiropractor Howard Yates lists contact details and directs customers to W A Cummings at Crouse-Tex for Majestic and Atwater Kent radios repair or parts.

Howard Yates W. A. Cummings Crouse-Tex Majestic Atwater Kent

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs J. M. Herrmann Madge Buelow Wisconsin Sparta Wis Roy Lyons Joe Lockard Alvin Sargent Si Cook David City Roy Johnson Ed Dornan Martin Fosbender Jim Fosbender John Matticks John S. Anderson M. R. Anderson Oscar Anderson L. F. Branting O. F. Branting Geo. E. Campbell Phil B. Campbell E. J. Erford K. A. Cornish Geo.w. Craven David Dillman H. C. Duncan Carl Frahm Cc. A. Frasier Greenwood Lumber CO Www O. Hansen W. S. Heitzman W. J. Herbes E. J. Howland Geo. D. Humphrey Lou R. Israel S. P. Johnson W. F. Kepner W. R. Kepner OR. C. L. Lemar Geo. Malek John Malek R. M. McDonald Frank D. Mills Harry Musselman Iowa & Nebr Light Company W. W. Norton A. F. Inquist John W. Oberg M. S. Pearson W. E. Pierson Harry Pratt S. K. Rapp John C. Rogers G. T. Ray F. W. Schuman DR. L. M. Shaw Matt Sterup J. E. Steeple Standard Oil CO E. A. Walrath W. S. Wells DR. A. A. Wurtz Sam T. Crouse Lloyd A. Timm A. V. Tyrrell A. P. Witthuhn P. R. E. Melin Edna Tenney North Platte Lloyd Cole Coordes Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Karl Dethloff E. E. Peterson Woman’s Club A. W. Shafer Helen Lind McNeeley Jessie Iowa Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Lors David Anderson Martha John Son Cen J. C. Wilson Marquette Florence Anderson K. O. Davis Minden C. S. Davis Lela Peterson Stanley Freda Peterson M. N. Davis Ruth ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Maple Leaf Club Neola Dunn Court House the Methodist Church H. Collier Osceola Stores
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