Deaths and notices from January 1914 in local city
Roy D. Bates died after a short illness of typhoid fever at his in laws home. He leaves a wife and two daughters. Mrs Emmett Beebe died in North Battleford Saskatchewan at 36. Rev Dr Taylor becomes Presbyterian pastor arriving yesterday. Fred Schwab to replace Joe Anderson at Bell elevator March 1. Market report lists wheat 74, corn 55, oats 35, hogs 7.50, butter 20c, eggs 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Bates
Anna C. Bates
C. J. Webster
Harry Irland
Emmett Beebe
North Battleford
Sask
Canada
Wisconsin
Dr. Taylor of
Tekamah
Presbyterian Church
City
Jim Gibbons
Florida
Fred Schwab
Joe Anderson
Bell Elevator
Mr. Anderson
Valley baby undergoes surgery for corn kernel in bronchial tube
The eleven month old son of Mr and Mrs Hugo DeBere of the valley was rushed to Oma ha hospital yesterday and underwent surgery for a kernel of corn that had diverted to the bronchial tube. Cedric Finecy thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Gene Finecy of Beulah broke a leg last Friday when a horse fell on him as he walked to school. Zelda Fentress returned from Lincoln where she attended the State University and will resume work as bookkeeper for Carson Auto Co. Ex President Wilson is described as very low as we go to press. Claus Johnson, brother of Mrs Emil Anderson, died at Orient LL D on Jan 29 of pneumonia. A marriage license was issued to Paul Rosenberry and Irma Waite at Council Bluffs. W F Neujahr, commander of the Osceola American Legion Post, submitted his resignation this week. Mrs George Horst and son Roy will leave the farm March first as they lease to Chester Duke of Surprise who will move in. Auditorium Program Milton Mills Florence Victor in Skin Deep. Hoot Gibson in Out Of Luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo DeBere
Omaha
Cedric Finecy
Gene ‘Finecy
Beulah
Zelda Fentress
Lincoln
State University
Carson Auto Co
Wilson
Emil Anderson
Claus Johnson
Orient, LL. D
Paul Rosenberry
Shelby
Irma Waite
Florence Victor
Hoot Gibson
Local Briefs From Osceola Shelby Circa 1934
Ten years ago on February 1 1934 Miss Delores Price and Jack E Johnson wed at the Osceola Methodist parsonage and planned to reside in Shelby. Obituary notices include Swan Andrew Larson who died suddenly near Litchfield Neb ten miles west of town. Linus Walton Heald Osceola native and Lincoln resident died in Omaha at 26. Glenn Richards and Viola Burgess married January 9 1934 at Nebraska City and will farm north of Shelby. Odd Fellows honored S A Snider 70th birthday Jan 30. International Harvester leased the north side garage to open a branch with Clayton Rystrom in charge and Omaha mechanic Mr Caldwell. Polk County fairgrounds gain CWA aid with 25 workers tearing down buildings and rebuilding a cattle barn grandstand and new entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Price
Columbus
Jack E. Johnson
Osceola
W. H. Wright
Shelby
Swan Andrew Larson
Litchfield
Minnesota
Nebraska
Here
Larson
Linus
Walton Heald
J. L. Heald
Lincoln
Omaha
Glenn Richards
Elmer Lyons
Viola Burgess
Alexandria
Nebraska City
S. A. Snider
International Harvester Co
Clayton Rystrom
Stromsburg
Mr. Caldwell
CWA
Polk County Fair
Permanent position offered by Standard Oil in Nebraska
The Standard Oil Company of Nebraska seeks a responsible agent at Osceola and nearby rural areas. It is a permanent post with full annuity and insurance. Applicants must pass a physical, be draft exempt, and provide references. Inquire with Mr P P Gaffney at 1357 Thirty-First Ave Columbus Nebraska. Do not apply if currently employed in essential industry or agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company of
Nebraska
Osceola
P. P. Gaffney
Thirty-First Ave
Columbus
Church Schedule and Activities for February 1944
Everett L. Bexell announces a busy church week with events from February 3 to February 10. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:00 PM, followed by a February 5 Confirmation Class, February 6 Sunday School and Morning Worship, Luther League at 8:00 PM, Senior Choir on February 8, and a teachers and officers meeting February 10 at Mr. and Mrs. G Clarence Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Luther League
G. Clarence Carlson
Public Health Services Promoted by Polk County Medicine Society
The Polk County Medical Society highlights public health services for community groups including immunization materials, school and family sanitation analysis, and health education consulting. The bill SB 295 would let counties form health units with public health nursing and communicable disease control. State Health Department staff offer talks and panel leadership. A mailing list for Better Health and the 1944 Health Almanac are available, with extra copies offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
State Health Department
Nebraska
Honor Roll and Church Activities Listed
Records note Frank Buresh Adam Luft Malek's Cafe Consumers Anna Nelson Chris Huggler O. E. Alexis Rev John Herrmann pastor. School at 10 Worship at 11 layman speaker J L Hurd. Ladies Society of Christian Service to meet at Mrs Dwight Newcomer home Thursday afternoon Feb 10. Mrs W L Obrist assisting as hostess. Chairman Mrs Lewis Berggren. Brotherhood to meet in church social room that evening. Dwight Newcomer chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herrmann
J. L. Hurd
Ladies’ Society of Christian Service
Dwight Newcomer
W. L. Obrist
Lewis Berggren
Brotherhood
Beulah Cemetery Society meets at Mrs Carter home
Local society activities list recent gatherings with Mrs George Carter hosting and Mrs Clyde Wil lits assisting. Residents and relatives note illnesses travels and visits across Fairview including Lincoln Grand Island and Atlanta, Georgia.
Obituary and local social notices from Silver Creek area
Fred Hardie father of Mrs Vern McCormick died at home in Silver Creek Friday evening. Funeral was held Sunday with burial in Silver Creek cemetery. Various locals visit relatives and celebrate birthdays, with several trips to Denver Edmonton and Texas and furloughs of servicemen noted among families in Silver Creek and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hardie
Vern McCormick
Siver Creek
Silver Creek
Jack Burger
Denver
Sam Wyman
Florine Shippey
Edmonton
Canada
Bert Wiman
Schuster Farm
Alaska
Lloyd Wamsley
Annete
Jacobsen- Strohbehn
Local couples host, sales and moves noted in town
Mr and Mrs Olie Johnson and family visited Mr and Mrs Lester Graves on Monday. Leonard Orendorff buys the cafe and tavern from R F Steenbock and takes possession May 1. He plans a February 22 public sale while farming north of town. Steenbocks plan future moves are undisclosed. Other calls include the Wyatts visiting Ansel Lindquist and daughter. Mary Nyberg and Philip Nyberg journeying to Harrodsburg to see Miss Helen Nyberg. Mervin and A Samuels visiting Orlie Miller family for Sunday dinner. Milton Anderson and daughters visiting Lennis Lind and daughters. John A Johnson leaving for Lincoln. Ralph Stouffer of Benedict visiting Clark Stouffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Orendorff
R. F
Bob” ‘Steenbock
Orendorff
Steenbock
Chas. Wyatt
Ansel Lindquist
Mary Nyberg
Phillip Nyberg
Hererd
Kentucky
Helen Nyberg
Mervin Samuels
A.” A. Samuels
Orlie Miller
Milton Anderson
Lennis Lind
Stromsburg
John A. Johnson
Lincoln
Ralph Stouffer
Benedict
Clark Stouffer Home
Community Notes From Greens Chapel PTA and Neighbors
Greens Chapel PTA meets Tuesday evening February 8. WSCS gathers February 10 at Mrs D D Newcomer’s home. Mrs W L Obrist to entertain. Brotherhood joins February 10 with Keith Kinberg hosting. Maurice Newcomer transfers to Sheppard Field after air corps tests. Local visits include Grand Island and Lincoln guests, bridesmaid Dorothy Jean Myers wedding in Benedict, and birthday reminders for John Rasp plus Blue View School snow babies three birthdays celebrated at Bruce Anderson home with teachers and classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel
E.G. Burke
Maurice Peterson
Lincoln
Telander Peterson
Leah Powell
Omaha
Dorothy Jean Myers
Bob Ehlers
Benedict
Carole Hanson
Margaret C. Anderson
C. W. Hennings
N.S. Abolt
John Rasp
Blue View School
Bruce Anderson
Harlan Toline
Luther Kreis
Herbert K. Anderson
Notice to Creditors in Charles O. Walgreen Estate
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court will hear claims against the estate of Charles O. Walgreen deceased on May 27 1944. Creditors must file claims by May 25 1944 or they will be barred. Dated January 29 1944. L M Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Charles O. Walgreen
L. M. Merrick
Polk County Mothers' Pensions Estimate for 1944
John J. Anderson County Clerk verifies the 1944 Mothers' Pensions estimate of $1500 passed by the Polk County Board at the January 11 1944 annual meeting. Official seal and dates indicate publication January February 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Anderson
Polk County
Nebraska
County Board of Commissioners
Wanted Feed Distributor in This Territory
Classified notice seeking a qualified distributor for a 30 year old nationwide ad advertised feed company. No investment or experience required with a proven plan and potential earnings up to 100 dollars weekly. Interview by factory representative. respond via this newspaper.
New WAC Recruiting Policies Explained at Local Posts
Today seek full details on WAC recruiting rules and qualification for Army jobs with Air, Ground, or Service Forces. Visit your nearest U S Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General in Washington DC for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
U. S. Army
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Washington D. Cc
Also Mentioned on This Page
FE Osceola Record
Walter J. Herses
Osce0la
Neb
Act
the Gas Company
Carl E. Cederberg
Mgr
Osceola, Nebr
Besi Fluur
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Everett L. Bexell
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Otto B. Nelson
Axel Anderson
Frank Buresh
Adam Luft Malek’s
Anna Nelson
Chris Huggler
O. E
Alexis
Shelby Theatre
Joe Chantry
Northern Pursuit
John Wayne
Paulette Goddard
Fairview News
Wessely Glenn
Ida Lohr
Grand Island
Wm. Dake
George Heinemeyer
L. A. Meacham
C. E. Norris
Fern
St. Francis Hospital
Henry ‘Strickland
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Thomas Smith
August Schuster
Hershey, Neb
Wisner, Meb
Chas. Brand
Edwin ‘Schippreit
Brewster
Henry
Edward Totenhaupt
Texas
Richard
Coast Guard
Victor Krumbach
Emma Alt
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Hiemer
Alt
Ensign Earl Graff
Lottie Graff
Paul
Burl
George Ebel
Henry Ebel Jr
Bellwood
John Gabriel
The
Valley
Leonard Hiemer
Loyola Thelen
Miss Thelen
Maser Paige
Joun Craver
Dorothy Tr
A Dee Charles Dingle
Eleanor Powell
Red Skelton News and Cartoon
Masters
Laurel & Hardy
Guadalcanal
POLK
Olie Johnson
Lester Graves
John I. Anderson
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank Osceola
Nebr
DR. H. S&s
Eklund
Sigler’s Garage
White Horse Inn
World Herald
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