Osceola Items From Days Gone By December 17 1896
Local notes report Mrs Dell A Tschauner visiting in David City and Bellwood. DeWitt Knapp plans Polk County residence with household goods. A Walrath seeks secretaryship of state senate. Daisy Powers surprise party celebrated. A baby girl born to A B Carnine. Sleet thawed, Davis Creek flows well, roads remain muddy. Creamery Co. buys old M E Church building for current site move, plans a new building next spring. J A Frawley dismissed Stromsburg News editor role. Davis Creek runs for first December in Osceola history. Modern Woodmen elected officers including M E Bittner and H E Musselman. Wilcox conducts M E Church services. burial in Osceola cemetery for 58-year-old. E C Goerke leaves First National Bank to start banking in Burr after January. Albert Jones plans family move to Osceola. farm-utilities sale set for January. Owen Burley returns to Lincoln after death of father.
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Dell A. Tschauner
David City
Bellwood
DeWitt Knapp
Osceola
Polk County
A. Walrath
Democrat
State Senate
Daisy Powers
A. B. Carnine’s
Davis Creek
Creamery Co
M. E
D. T. Mackie
J. A. Frawley
Stromsburg
M. E. Bittner
H. E. Musselman
O. P. Heald
G. T. Ray
J. D. Kelley
E. Howland
Frank Carlson
A. D. Holcomb
J. E. Peterson
Mr. Jones
Owen Burley
Lincoln
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs E B Zang
Twenty five years ago December 21 1911 a son was born to Mr and Mrs E B Zang on December 14. Wellington Burney died at his east Osceola home last Thursday after four years of illness and four months bedridden. The funeral was held Saturday at the family home led by Rev H G.
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E. B. Zang
Wellington Burney
East Osceola
H. G
Osceola Club Elects Craven President and Anderson Vice
Osceola Community Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday with George Craven elected president and John S. Anderson chosen as vice president. Ted Mills and Oscar Anderson were named to the board for the next term. Vincent Zimmerman, 93, died at his daughter’s home in Columbus. A December 14 marriage license was issued to Richard L. Anderson and Bertha O. Hult. Telegrapher Owen Fudge plans a month in Glasgow Kentucky. Local interest grew as Shelby radio program highlighted Richard Merrick and Glen Yeltman. The Midnight Kiss starring Richard Waring and Janet Gaynor was slated for the auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday.
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George Craven
Osceola Community Club
John S. Anderson
Ted Mills
Oscar Anderson
Vincent Zimmerman
John Messing
Columbus
Judge Norton
Richard L. Anderson
Hardville
Bertha O. Hult
Stromsburg
Owen Fudge
Glasgow
Kentucky
Shelby
Richard Merrick
Glen Yeltman
Richard Waring
Janet Gaynor
Shostroms Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Shostrom of Polk celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday December 20 1936 with an open house from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Relatives and friends are invited to call.
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P. E. Shostrom
Polk
Fourth Grade Children Prepare for Christmas Party and Gift Exchange
School notes report illness reducing attendance, a December 16-17-12 mothers' viewing by department, and a wrong name omitted from the 7th grade honor roll. Fifth grade absences include several students, with Marilyn Scholz having moved to California. High school opens Christmas vacation December 23 and resumes January 4, with a basketball game against David City and a Christmas Vesper by the Glee Clubs on Sunday at 5.00.
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Howard Fineey
Elaine Malek
Gene Cole
Gloria Pearson
Dick Smith
Crawford Campbell
Marilyn Scholz
California
Arlene Pearson
Loren Scholz
David City
Methodist Church Notes Christmas Service Schedule
Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with a Christmas cantata That Glorious Song. Sermonette No Room in the Inn. Practice for the pageant When the Light Shone on Thursday December 24 at 7:30 P M. Youth fellowship Monday at 7:30 P M. Choir rehearsal midweek and at church Thursday evening. Albert C Monkman pastor.
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Methodist Church
Elton Berck
Fellowship of Youth
Albert C. Monkman
What to Watch in Yacht Racing Game
A spectator view contrasts casual appeal with racing zeal. The Boston Globe praises yacht racing as a blend of football tennis hockey baseball skiing and horse racing thrills with danger and precise skill defining success.
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Rocking Chair
Boston Globe
Rattler Rattle Might Signal Its Own Demise
A Washington Star writer notes the American rattlesnake’s warning rattle may hasten its decline. Rattlers are fewer in areas where copperheads thrive, while diamondbacks populate Florida Everglades and Keys. Some Everglades hunters report snakes over eight feet and up to 21 rattles.
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Washington Star
Florida Everglades
Florida Keys
Everglades
Wrought Iron Art Revives Old Craft in England
Popular Mechanics notes a revival of wrought-iron work in England where country blacksmiths, urged to send pieces to London, craft lamps and interiors in a fusion of ancient technique and modern design. Industrial changes nearly vanished the trade, yet many smiths are now busy meeting new demand.
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England
London
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Rere Art Uncovered Prodigal Son Wall Painting Found
A remarkable wall painting depicting the Prodigal Son story, dating to likely Elizabethan times, was uncovered in England beneath paneling. The mural’s blues, reds and yellows remain vivid, nearly fresh.
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Rere Art
Elizabeth
England
Lions on a California farm play on a rolling barrel
Playful lions at a California lion farm enjoy exercise on a rolling barrel. When a lion climbs aboard the barrel starts spinning and others aboard the inside receive a rough ride, a lighthearted scene captured by Popular Mechanics.
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California
Baby Christened Aboard Ship Near Alexandria
A baby boy, christened on H. M. S. Glorious off Alexandria, Egypt, was taken 1000 miles by his mother from London so that Lieut. M. Casson could be present for the ceremony.
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London
Lieut. M. Casson
H. M. S. Glorious
Alexandria
Egypt
That's Proof Can Your Girl Keep a Secret
A Pear sons Weekly humorous item notes a couple’s engagement a fortnight before the groom learned of the secret. The exchange underscores the irony of concealed plans in a light entertainment piece.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Leaps and Bounds Schoolmaster-What is Australia bounded by
Bright boy answers with a playful jab about geography in a classroom skit. The banter features a quick quip from a student and a quick teacher correction reflecting a light schoolroom moment.
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Australia
Kanga- Foos
West Side Social Roundup and Church Activities
West Side residents visit Curtis Flodman home Sunday. Home Coming at Wahoo drew Wesley Fredrickson Lloyd Adelson and Willard Anderson Saturday and Sunday. Ansel Fredrickson birthday dinner hosted by Marvin Fredrickson. Luther League to meet with refreshments by young men. Julette Services set for Swede Home Church Christmas morning at 6. Sunday School program Saturday at 7. Cantata by Senior Choir during Christmas week. Swede Home Club meets with Mrs Alvin Swans. Farmers Union meeting at Swede Home Hall with oysters. Curtis Schwartz returns from Colorado Springs. Joe Monson and Will Kohl guests for Sunday dinner near Clarks. Myron Jones operated at Immanuel Hospital Omaha. Joe Monson business visit Grand Island. Alan Oberg visited Rev Sward. Joseph and David Sward attended Stanton Moore birthday party in Stromsburg. Mrs Libert Toline Emerald Gustafson and Ellen Anderson visited York.
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Bob Shostrom
Curtis Flodman
Wesley Fredrickson
Lloyd Adelson
Willard Anderson
Wahoo
Marvin Fredrickson
Ansel Fredrickson
Dale
Luther League
Alvin Swans
Farmers Union
Curtis Schwartz
Colorado Springs
Joe Monson
Will Kohl
Clarks
Myron Jones
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Grand Island
Alan Oberg
Libert Toline
Emerald Gustafson
Ellen Anderson
York
Card of Thanks from Adelson Family
The Adelson family expresses sincere thanks for sympathy shown after their bereavement. Your acts of kindness will long be remembered. John A. Adelson and family.
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John A. Adelson
Bright Smile Of Long-Lost Friend Reunites After Years
A heartfelt reunion unfolds as two friends, separated by a decade, meet again, sharing warmth and renewed connection. The moment highlights the enduring power of friendship and the joy of rekindled bonds.
Selenium in Wheat Found Across Major Producing Nations
Random wheat samples from top producing countries contain selenium in amounts from 0.1 to 1.9 parts per million. The American Chemical Society reports selenium concentrates in the gluten of wheat, raising nutritional and health considerations.
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American Chemical Society
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Laura Olson
Shirley Jackson
Damresen
Ford
France
America
Dearborn
Wensl
United States
Universal Credit Company
Ford Features
Ford Motor Company
Rattler
West Side
Swede Home Store
Hannis
Red Crown
Standard Oil Company
Nebraska
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