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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
4
The Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, lists Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher while noting its post office entry under the 1879 act. The notice confirms historic newspaper leadership and archival postal status.
Forty years ago in February 1898 a cold wave affected the area and coal dealers. Dr. Shaw held multiple local medical roles and family ties shifted with W A Lewis moving to Kansas and Arthur Morrill leaving West and Gushee to Lincoln. William Bonner married Rosa Moffett, while Groundhog Day jokes circulated about spring. Bonner also left West and Gushee for a job at the Democrat office.
Twenty four years ago on February 5 1914 the death of Alex Yeltman occurred at his south east city home. He leaves wife two sons Glenn Roy and his aged mother Mrs B C Yeltman Mead. The remains were taken to Mead. Fire destroyed G T Rays ice house Sunday morning with losses about 150 dollars no insurance. Albert Jones sold Jones Grocery to Alvin Monson and Arthur Nelson. John F Ayres remodels Morse Jewelry store to open a jewelry shop and optical parlor. Fire whistle sounded Monday evening and the barn of Joe Gubser was found on fire. Early talk claimed the Ray Joe house fire was arson.
The Record reports the marriage of Miss Maud Michener to B F Sayres at the bride’s home with County Judge Campbell officiating. Byron L Johnson and Miss Frances Malmen wed in Stromsburg. Also listed are a birthday celebration for Mrs Knerr, a local self defense champ, real estate sales, theater plans, and medical society notes on disease and vaccination.
Lists of graduates from classes 1922 to 1925 with numerous names across multiple communities. The item also notes upcoming sermons at Fairview and Valley Methodist Churches on February 6 with Rev. John Herrman assisting. W. D. Hamilton delivers the message.
Mrs Merle Watts and Miss Jeanne Backlund hosted a twelve guest shower for Mrs Floyd Headlee formerly Dorothy Headman of Stromsburg Saturday at her home. The evening featured bridge, pink and white colors, a Valentine motif, and a large pink heart filled with gifts for the honoree before a lunch served.
Six room bungalow on one floor in strictly modern condition. Corner lot 75 by 150 with shade trees and a two car garage on a gravel street. Immediate possession. For particulars write or call Held Land Company 6015 Military Ave Omaha Walnut 1075 Walnut 9315.
The Lincoln Journal advertises affordable yearly and weekly rates by mail and carrier, claiming savings over other major Nebraska papers. It notes limited competition in the state, offers three month and yearly options with or without Sunday editions, and invites carriers for routes in many towns.
Polk County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners presents the 1938 expense estimate showing General Fund 45000 and other funds. Also notices sealed bids for Shelby Rising City Project No 29 Unit 2 grading and culverts with wage scales and bond requirements. Plans available in Osceola and David City clerks or Lincoln. Deadlines February 17, 1938.
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court sets Feb 18 1938 at 10 AM for hearing on the final account of administrator for Jennie L. Gilbert deceased. The estate is insolvent and a decree determining heirship and distribution will discharge the administrator. Citizens may appear to contest. Dated January 24 1938 L. M. Merrick County Judge.
By order of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska the Home Owners Loan Corporation wins a foreclosure sale. George A Brooke and others are defendants. The auction is February 8 1938 at 2 PM at the south front door of the Polk County courthouse Osceola Nebraska. Property includes Lot 3 and the north 50 feet of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 1 East Addition to Osceola. Sheriff Gunnard Peterson signs the notice January 6 1938.
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