Osceola Scout Anniversary Week Highlights Local Troop
Osceola marks Boy Scout Anniversary Week February 8 to 15, noting 19th year since Congress charter. Osceola's troop of 22 meets Tuesday evenings with a structured program and aims to inspire citizenship. Investiture on February 14 will honor three Scouts for First Class ranks, while February 9 features a Scout broadcasting program from Norfolk station WWLA.
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D A R Chapter Hosts Visit of State Regent
Lieutenant Richard Fairey Chapter of the D A R entertained by regent Mrs W W Norton at her home on Saturday evening February 2 to honor Mrs York Hinman state regent of the organization. Mrs W E Snider elected delegate to the state convention in Fremont March 19 20 21 and Norton will attend. W R Kepner and Lloyd Timm appointed pages. Chapter plans box of piece work for Ellis Island immigrants awaiting admission or deportation. Rags for rugs fancy work or yard goods solicited by March first. Dr A A Wurtz dentist hosted refreshments.
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W. W. Norton
York Hinman
North Platte
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Lloyd Timm
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Community Socials and Local Movements in Beulah
Beulah residents hosted Sunday gatherings at Joshua finecy home with Ray Graham Georgie Carter Ros Meacham and Walter Cremeen families joining. Cecil Layton bought a Clarks hardware store and plans to move his family there. Norfolk visitors Harvey Hopkins and Mont Mustard hosted relatives in Beulah. Mrs Fred Lind returns from Denver after appendicitis surgery in York. Wm Benson ill after Chicago trip. Mrs C B Norris home from York hospital. Local youths enjoyed a Platte river skating party near Mont Mustard’s.
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Denver
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Ed Anderson
Lutheran Hospital
York
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Chicago
Osceola Nips Genoa In Tough Friday Night Clash
A crowded Osceola court witnessed a grind it out basketball duel with Genoa's second team beating Osceola earlier. The main game stayed close with Osceola leading at half and the Genoa squad tying early in the second half. An extra five minute period saw Osceola pull away scoring four points while holding Genoa scoreless. Players Lindquist, Herman, Rogers, Headlee, Joy, R. Anderson, Johnson, Koehler saw action.
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Methodist Church hosts Children of Mission Lands program
An illustrated service next Sunday at 7 30 with pictures of children from many countries shows native customs and Christian transformation. Sunday School at 10 00, Epworth League at 5 30, and address by Doris Hanson on what it means to be a Christian. Ladies Aid meets tomorrow in the church parlors. Next Wednesday, annual church family supper at 6 30 followed by a program at 7 30.
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Local notes from Shelby area social and events
Danny Clyde Shelby welcomes eight pound boy on Jan 29 at home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Leland. Numerous visits, travels and health updates follow including hospital appendicitis cases of Oscar and Marie Haberman, Mrs Will Davis’ passing, and community gatherings. Public events include a school carnival Feb 8, Dorcas Society Group No. 2 meeting, and birthday celebrations at local homes.
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Local social notes from Hackberry and nearby towns
Hackberry Mr and Mrs Frank Hamsa visited Omaha last Tuesday. Frank returned Wednesday while Mrs Hamsa stayed with relatives. Harry Obrist’s visitors came from Stromsburg. N S Abelts visited Gresham. Elmer Carter learned his aunt Mrs G R Carter of York died. funeral Tuesday at 1 30 PM. Fred Marrick’s truck near Gresham stopped at J O Bond home. Cliff Hawley hauled hogs to Omaha. Men attended Harry Lindquist’s sale Monday. Merry Workers hold all day meeting with Mrs Verle Hedrix February 13.
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County Ministers Seek Fewer Funerals on Sundays
Members of the County Ministerial Association adopt resolutions urging that, as far as possible, funerals be avoided on Sundays to respect others’ observances and routines.
Polk County Woman Honored by Governor Weaver
Mrs. Nellie Benson, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, was appointed by Governor Weaver to the Board of Control. The Osceola Community Club endorsed her confirmation, noting her long agricultural work and wide acquaintances.
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Polk County Ministerial Association Elects Officers
A Polk County Ministerial Association meeting in the county court room elected officers: President Rev. Ilandel Collier of the M E Church Osceola, Vice President Rev G T Lavery U B Church Shelby, Secretary Rev E R Peterson Polk Methodist Church. The group urged no Sunday funerals unless unavoidable.
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Bridge Evening Hosted by Sophia Kresha and Bernice Brown
Meet next Monday evening February 1 at the Albert Grossnicklaus residence. Sophia Kresha and Bernice Brown host the event with Bridge as entertainment. Kindly notify a hostess by Monday noon if you can attend or not.
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New Store Opens With Fine Opening Day
The formal opening of Samuelsor's Store was held on Saturday with a successful sale. A new line of ladies and children's wear, millinery, dry goods, and shoes has been introduced. The tavernthine area is neatly arranged marking a first class little shop.
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Woman's Club Meeting Sets Patriot Program and Clinic
Good attendance marked the Woman's Club meeting despite cold weather. Mrs. Delmar McFadden leads the reactivated music department, working with the American Legion on a patriotic program scheduled for Sunday February 17. A children's clinic is planned for Osceola on March 8, with the next meeting February 18 at the schoolhouse.
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Local Social Notes From Gresham and Osceola Area
District No 5 reporting guests at Burrel Fox home in Friday gathering. Maple Leaf Club to meet at Helen Wamsley home near Silver Creek on Thursday. Elmer Horst and wife hosted by H A Sarow. Ruth Miller birthday party held February 1 with friends. Otto Schaber and daughter dined with August Fisher near Osceola. Calmar Dunn family visited Dewey Sigler home in Osceola. Mrs Waver Hastings recovering after operation at Omaha Methodist Hospital. Harry Musselman and wife visited Burrel Fox in Osceola. Valley Missionary Society met at Elmer Horst home Wednesday afternoon.
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Gresham
Burrel Fox
Maple Leaf Club
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Silver Creek
Elmer Horst
H. A. Sarow
Ruth Miller
Otto Schaber
August Fisher
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Dewey Sigler
Waver Hastings
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Harry Musselman
The
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Polk County Baby Beef Club Organized
An 11 member meeting at John Ingalls’s farm launched the Polk County Baby Beef Club for the year. Homer Ingalls named local leader with officers Robert Lees president Harold Ingalls vice president Lyle Drum secretary treasurer Willis McAleekin news reporter. Next meeting set for Frank McMeekin’s home on March 4.
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Polk County Baby Beef Club
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Wanted house to rent near square for year lease
Wanted by March 1 to 15 a strictly modern house south of the square preferably furnished. Lease for one year. All answers confidential. Write P. O. Box 52.
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Community notices from Stromsburg social week
Stromsburg residents share visits and entertainments as Mrs Boostrom hosts a five o’clock dinner for thirty ladies with red roses and Valentine decor. Local university students return to Lincoln for classes amid family visits and church notices include Rev. McKee starting work at Eden Baptist and Rev. Eklof moving to Chicago.
New Chevrolets Rise to Record Demand in 1929 Program
A. V. Tyrrell reports Chevrolet plans a 1,250,000 car output for 1929 with 16 factories and January 86,166 cars, February 116,000 and March 140,000. He spoke after attending a nationwide sales meeting in Omaha highlighting dealer outreach and a lavish Brandeis Theatre presentation and banquet at Hotel Fontenelle. A carload of new Chevrolets arrived for the local agency, with another due this week.
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Spring Work Opens Near Golden Rod Harness Sale
Five weeks remain before spring work begins. Golden Rod Harness Shop for sale choice 80 acres will improve five miles from Qsceda. Contact Mark Timm. Wilken Cleaners offers twice weekly curbside pickup and delivery at your door via phone 35.
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Girl Reserves Attend Hastings State Conference
Last Friday seven Girl Reserves with Miss Goodrich Miss Yantzi and Miss Currier traveled to Hastings for a State Conference. The event opened with a banquet and closed with three ceremonies Saturday. About three hundred girls attended. Osceola delegates were Anna Anderson Orpha Sward Lara Newcomer Nadine Richmond Clara Bell Hayhurst Ruth Hastings and Carol LeMar.
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Wesley Chapel Church Notes
Rev J M Herrmann pastorine worship Sunday with sermon on Challenge for Service Sunday School at 2 P M Women's Foreign Missionary Society to meet Thursday afternoon Feb 14 at Mrs Franklin Williams home
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South Shelby Club Demonstration on Farm Water Supply
John Matlicks led a South Shelby Club meeting at Geo. L. yard in January 31 detailing how to provide water and power for a farm laundry. Ivan O. Wood from Lincoln’s College of Agriculture had taught the lesson in Osceola on January 30. Mrs. Ten Zedicher reviewed daily records of fori products used. Dinner for 33 guests including Lincoln’s Bowman in his eighty second year marked the close.
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Girl Reserve Banquet Held At School House
Last Thursday evening the Girl Reserve banquet took place at the school house with Nadine Richmond as toast mistress. The program featured readings and songs by Ruth Hastings Alta Mentink Marguerite Query Arlene Steeple Avis Beatty and others, followed by a two course dinner of escalloped potatoes baked beans perfection salad meat loaf and pineapple pudding with whipped cream. Eighth grade waitresses Virginia Dolan Vivian Dolan Eleanor Koehler Zona Herbes Leena Pierson and Florence Addison served as hosts while heart decor and heart shaped place cards finished the room. About 65 girls attended and all reported thorough enjoyment.
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Eleanor Koehler
Zona Herbes
Leena Pierson
Florence Addison
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