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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
8
Local Social Notes and Team Scores from Polk Area
Community members attend gatherings visit relatives and relocate. Polk and Benedict girls win basketball while boys lose. local youths attend university and travel to Lincoln and York for events. multiple residents ill or recovering from illnesses and whooping cough cases noted.
Editorial staff and contributors listed in local paper
The editorial page names Ruth Hansen Marjorie Douglas John Young as editors with Zella Gillmor Elouise Beatty as faculty adviser Athletics staff and alumni Rex Newcomer Marjorie Sturdevant. Reporters listed include Ralph Mills Marian Shelmadine Millard Timm Helen Newcomer Warren Ball Herbert George Walton Ball May Albin Dorothy Koehler and Elizabeth Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mills
Marian Shelmadine
Millard Timm
Helen Newcomer
Warren Ball
Herbert George
Walton Ball
May Albin
Dorothy Koehler
Elizabeth Anderson
Campaign to raise funds for football sweaters succeeds
A high school fundraising drive funded by a Curtis Publishing Co. plan yielded 50 percent profit on each subscription of The Country Gentleman sold by students. Three teams Reds, Oranges, and Greens competed for top sales. Pearle Mathegon supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Publishing Co
Reds
Pearle Mathegon
Sassie Susans
Hattie Fagg
Chuck Hastings
Barney Google
Nadine Stowe
Rex Newcomer
Greens
Spark Plugs
Lucille Dearborn
Laure! Lewis
Osce-Hi
Osceola Boys Bow To Stromsburg In Five Point Win
Osceola High School boys basketball turned the tables on Stromsburg last Friday night winning 25 to 7. Captain Ray Peterson sparked the offense with three rapid field goals and the forward pairing of Peterson and Hastings starred along with guards Bond and Lewis and center Fagg. The outlook for the team is bright with more games ahead. Osceola girls trounced Stromsburg 16 to 0, overpowering the visitors throughout and preventing any Stromsburg scoring from free throws or field goals. Mildred Anderson scored the first Osceola basket, and tight defense keyed the decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Stromsburg
Ray Peterson
Osceola
Peterson
Hastings
Bond
Lewis
Fagg
Boys Basketball Triumph At Ulysses Despite Handicaps
The Ulysses boys team overcame several handicaps Wednesday night to win 22 to 13. Key players included guards Jim Lewis and Pat Bond, forwards Chuck Hastings and Ray Peterson, center Lester Fagg, with subs Ralph Mills and Bertie Lewis contributing off the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Jimb Lewis
Pat Bond
Chuck Hastings
Ray Peterson
Lester Fagg
Ralph Mills
Bertie Lewis
Osceola Girls Take Victory Over Silver Creek 40 to 13
Osceola girls basketball defeated Silver Creek 40 to 13 at Silver Creek on February 28. Osceola started the scoring in the first minute and maintained superior teamwork and shooting accuracy throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Osceola
Osceola Second Team Defeated by Henderson in Close Game
Osceola second team beat Silver Creek 13 to 12 on Wednesday January 28 at that place. The Osceola lineup included Hindrickson at center Horst and Glur at forwards Cox Koehler and Scholz at guards. Osceola also lost to Henderson last Friday night 16 to 5 despite a strong effort throughout. Hindrickson center Lewis forward Glur forward Scholz guard Cox guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Osceola
Gaylord Hindrickson
Merrill Horst
Norris Glur
Keith Cox
Harold Koehler
Bill Scholz
Henderson Osceola
Henderson
Hendrickson
Lewis
Glur
Scholz
Cox
Rally by faculty at tech School Auditorium sparks school spirit
A lively rally led by faculty in the tech School Auditorium last Friday morning featured a radio program shift from grand opera to Osceola game results. Speakers included Mr LeBar Miss Yung and Mr Andrews praising upcoming games. Captains Ray Peterson Mildred Anderson and Gaylord Hendrickson discussed team backing and potential. The event closed with the High School song reflecting strong spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech School
LeBar
Miss Yung
Andrews
Ray Peterson
Mildred Anderson
Gaylord Hendrickson
Osceola Teams Suffer and Win in Local Scores
Osceola girls fell to Gresham 13 to 10 at Gresham while Osceola boys beat Henderson 32 to 8 at home. Henderson’s second team defeated Osceola reserves 8 to 6 in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Gresham
Osceola Cherry Festival Set for Feb 13 at High School
Osceola high school will host its annual Cherry Festival on February 13. All grades will participate with an eighth grade playset and drills by younger students. The high school girls will present war era chapters in three groups Colonial Civil War and modern cadets. A 45 minute high school play then a minstrel show for all, with class run refreshment stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska Teachers Association backs funding bill for schools
The Nebraska State Teachers Association argues a proposed bill would abolish weekly 3.00 tuition for nonresidents, fund schooling via county taxes, and include a 2 percent gross premium tax from insurers to support rural districts, potentially doubling state school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Genera
Osceola Students Return as Illness Spreads
Glen Gooden and Rex Newcomer among seniors back at school after the flu. Lonnie Buchholz and George Lind absent due to sickness while Paul Boyd relapses and Mildred Anderson visits Stromsburg High School Junior play. Walter Byers watched Queccola Rooters at Silver Creek. Crace Rogers absent early last week for illness. Mrs Brazee absent from grade dept due to illness.
Projector Purchased by School for Educational Films
A small electric film projector with Mazda lamp was bought by the High School for Science History and Geography and Primary work. It attaches to an electric light socket and includes film spools and a large white screen. Mr. Andrews may join a club offering access to hundreds of subjects for 15.00 yearly, with new films added regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray Screen Products Co
Mazda
Andrews
Nebraska Farm Opposition Favors Child Labor Amendment
The Republican platforms support the Child Labor Amendment at state and national levels with endorsement from President Coolidge and President Harding. Nebraska farmers oppose, citing misinformation, while Nebraska and National Manufacturers Associations and figures like Nicholas Murray Butler and Dr Henry Pritchett oppose it. The amendment would grant Congress power to regulate youth labor under 18, suspend state laws as needed, and align with humanitarian aims. supporters urge accurate information and community discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Coolidge
Harding
Nebraska
Manufacturers Associations
Nicholas Murray Butler
Henry Pritchett
Congress
School Closes Early After Boiler Trouble
Fire officials report a partial boil er failure in the furnace room caused school to dismiss at 2 00 P M on Monday January 26. The building plunged to about 50 degrees F, making conditions too cold for classes.
Value of school work urged as daily ten dollar payoff
The piece urges students to value each school day, noting that if pay were ten dollars daily they would work harder. It promotes using high school years to prepare for adulthood and become a pride to their community. It also lists girls and boys basketball schedules with dates and opponents.
P. T. A. Meeting Scheduled at High School Auditorium
The regular P. T. A. meeting will be held Monday evening in the high school auditorium.
Wesley Chapel Correspondence Notes Local Life
Neighbors hosted a house warming for Mr and Mrs John Scott. Helen Timm suffers pneumonia. A food sale and bazaar raised 25 for the Missionary Society. Church Aid planned for two public sales next week. Hog lot sanitation talks at F E Merrick's. Scott family moved from south of Shelby to Fred Brigham place. Chapel Club meets today with Mrs Alvin Weeden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
John Scott
Helen Timm
Missionary Society
Church Aid
F. E. Merrick
Shelby
Fred Brigham Place
Chapel Club
Alvin Weeden
Community Happenings and Church News Roundup
Harlan Carlson visits Chicago to see his brother Dr. G W Carlson for a few days. Miss Viola Dahl plans nurses training in Chicago. Mrs G G Richards visits daughter Mrs J L Hurd and family. About 75 attend a church basket dinner and discuss the church future. Green’s Chapel Club hosts families at Scotts Hall Friday Feb 13 with an evening of fun. Farmers Union oyster supper postponed to Friday Feb 20 at Fritz Johnsons. dues urged. Election of officers next Sunday morning. Hog Sanitation discussed by an Experiment Station speaker at Liberty schoolhouse Tuesday evening. Carrol Hullgren recovering from hospital surgery. Morton McKeag injured by a horse kick. Chas Kraesis able to be about. Evelyn Swanns improving from flu. June Cappery leaves for Portland Ore to join parents. meets uncle in Grand Island with Andersons. F W Berggren’s car damaged in a recent collision. Berggrens uninjured. Green’s Chapel Club met Jan 21 at the Berggren, McCarty, and Berggren homes. planned annual open meeting. demonstrations of sewing work learned at county agent’s office. Sewing focus on clothes for small children. open work for all homemakers. Next meeting Feb 3 at E Mouden home. all ladies welcome. Ladies Aid met today at Mrs Chas Austin and Mrs Dwight Newcomer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Carlson
Chicago
G. W. Carlson
Viola Dahl
G. G. Richards
J. L. Hurd
Green's Chapel Club
Scotts Hall
Farmers Union
Fritz Johnson
Experiment Station
Liberty School House
Carrol Hullgren
Yorks Hospital
Morton McKeag
Chas. Kraesis
Evelyn Swanns
June Cappery
Aug. E. Anderson
Portland
Ore
E. ©. Mouden
Polk News Briefs and Local Social Items
Mrs J W Tenny is on the sick list this week. A Commercial Club banquet was held at the hotel last Friday evening. Miss Fern Myers, Stromsburg teacher, visited Polk relatives Saturday and Sunday. Three children of Mrs Mae Sundberg are ill with chicken pox. Naomi Alfreds left Thursday for Lincoln to resume work at the University. Polk boys lost to Marquette 8 to 10 while the girls beat them 11 to 9. The Woman’s Missionary Society and the Baptist choir hosted a farewell event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Benedict
Earl Cole
Osceola
Wm. Kroger
Lincoln
Misses Grace
Mildred Stevens
York
James McClure
York Hospital
Clyde Stevens
A. H. Woolever
Bradshaw
Charles Widga
R. Widga
W. J. Harry
Grand Island
Maxine Hartman
Fern ‘Myers
Stromsburg
Mae Sundberg
Naomi Alfreds
University
Marquette
Woman’s Missionary’ Society
The
Baptist Choir
Wayland Church Schedule and Activities
The Wayland church outlines Sunday services at 10 and 11 with youth groups and evening worship at 7 30. Choir practice is Friday at the Swan Peterson home. The Woman's Missionary Society meets February 12 at Mrs Claude Bond's home. Members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Swan Peterson
Woman’s Missionary Society
Claude Bond
Blanche Bond
Osceola
Mary _Spalding
York Hospital
Spalding
Joseph Wood Fix
Polk County Ministerial Association
Harley Ecklund
Hilla Harris
Administrators Sale of Land in Polk County Nebraska
Notice is given under an 1924 court order that Phil B. Campbell as administrator of Martha B. Doty’s estate will sell the East Half of Lot 10 in Block 5 East Addition to Osceola at public auction February 21, 1925, at 2 PM, for cash. Sale at the south front door of the Osceola Court House. Possession March 1, 1925. Auction open one hour. Attorneys Campbell Bittner Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil B. Campbell
Martha B. Doty
George F. Corcoran
Polk County
Nebraska
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Almira Davison
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska the estate of Almira Davison. The executor has filed a final account and report of administration a petition for final settlement an order of distribution and determination of heirship and discharge. Hearing set February 13 1925 at 2 00 PM. Interested parties may contest. Dated January 20 1925. EF H Ball County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Almira Davison
State OF
EF. H. Ball
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
In the matter of the estate of David H. Shultz deceased a petition for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of N. L. Nelson or other suitable executor has been filed. The hearing is set for February 20, 1925 at 10:00 A.M. Dated January 28, 1925. The notice appeared January 29 and February 6 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
Oséeols
John Sjoblom
Clers
David H. Shultz
Saidi
N. L. Nelson
Notice to Creditors of William Merrick Estate
In Polk County Nebraska creditors of William Merrick deceased are informed the filing period ends May 27 1925 for claims and February 27 1926 for debts. The county judge will sit February 27 1925 March 27 1925 and May 27 1925 at 10 A M to examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
William
Merrick
Said County
F. H. Ball
Notice to creditors in estate of A H Heipemeier
In Palk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of A H Heipemeier are notified the claim prescription and filing period ends June 6 1925 for claims and March 6 1926 for debts. County Judge UH Ball will hold sessions March 6 1925 April 6 1938 and June 6 1925 at 10 00 A M in the County Court room to examine hear and adjust filed claims and objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palk County
Nebraska
A. H. ‘Heipemeier
Said
UH. Ball
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