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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
Osceola will formally open its new Rivoli Theatre next Wednesday evening. Miss Irene Herrmann suggested the name. Mrs. Klein arranged the opening show starring Marie Dressler and Polly Moran in Reducing. Remodeling work is being rushed to complete by Wednesday night.
At the Osceola Coun try Club meeting Judge W W Norton was elected president. The board of directors includes A V Tyrrell K A Cornish C A Frasier and WW Mills W Snider remains secretary A caretaker topic was discussed with possible tractor purchase. a caretaker will be chosen at a later board meeting.
District Five hosts Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Maurice Watts. Geo Wieseman and family visit Columbus. Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Alfred Cross Hicklaus Sunday night. LeRoy Rhodes hosts Joly Workers Sunday School Valentine party with teacher Mrs Elmer Horst. Walter Wieseman and Oscar Anderson visit Omaha Tuesday. Wieseman gathers a load of cattle Monday evening. Joy Horst attends University Alumni banquet Monday night.
Funeral services for Rev. Thomas Barr were held February 17, 1941, at Hoffmen tertiary on Wuesdal with Dr Hern and Dr White officiating. Judge Kennedy and a Continental Lab officer spoke. His body was sent to Milwaukee for interment after a heart attack on February 14. He is survived by a widow, one son, and three daughters. Rev. Barr long served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church here.
A parade of neighbors and friends joined Mr and Mrs Walter Morys for a Sunday farewell as they prepare to move away. Nearby visits included Hayhurst Emmons Gustafson and Gustafson families with social calls and a Maple Leaf Club gathering.
The Literature Department met at Mrs. Joel Hansen’s home to discuss Rural Schools of Polk County. Art Craft discussed The Home Beautiful at Mrs. L. E. Backlund’s. Mothers, Music, and Drama Departments held events at different hosts with readings, musical selections, and tryouts for a Marcel play. Stromsburg invites Osceola to Feb 27 meeting.
In early days debates on responsibility for harm noted that a fast driver could not claim an unavoidable accident. The saying implies people protect their own interests, with emphasis on sensible gear like wool socks and a bare head to know risk.
Local residents travel for visits and work. Ongoing events include basketball results with Ulysses defeating Shelby 25 to 19 and David City winning 17 to 15. A Father and Son banquet is planned at the U B Church on Feb 20.
The Stoner Club plans a Friday night gathering on February 20 at the schoolhouse with a promised enjoyable program. Viola Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed A Johnson, was taken to St Marys hospital in Columbus Friday for appendicitis and is recovering well. Visitors included the Chas Sharritt and Brown families at the John Braithwaite home. Neva Hastings hosting relatives.
Nebraska growers expanded certified seed potato production rising from twelfth to fourth over five years. Last year output reached 48 000 bushels with Triumph as the dominant variety. State shipments and prices show seed potatoes commanding about $1.60 per bushel, higher than table stock, with significant western Nebraska yields and strong national demand.
Ralph Cole and the state extension service visited Polk County to assist farmers who kept farm records. County Agent Kelly says more farmers are starting records this year to assess losses and profits amid low prices. Farmers may begin recording in March and obtain a record book from the County Agent's office.
Harry Johnston's sister and husband from Wyoming visited after seventeen years apart, Ed Watts and Mina Buchta shared Sunday dinner at Sam Cadwell’s, and Alma Pfeiffer of Central City visited her daughter. A gall bladder operation for Mrs. Mont. Mustard’s wife in Rochester, Minn., went well. Footnote mentions many social calls, a Corn Carnival on Feb 24, and speakers at local churches.
A roundup of trips and greetings across Nebraska with Mr and Mrs Donald Nordburg and others traveling to Omaha and Lincoln. Families including the Johnsons Mentinks and Nordstroms hosted relatives on Sunday while Miss Wile and Miss Nyquist visit hospitals and friends. A newborn nine pound baby born to Mr and Mrs George Phillips highlights the notes of celebration.
Wesley Chapel hosts Aid meeting with overflow crowd as local families and neighbors visit Sowell and nearby towns. Numerous chats at homes in Shelby and surrounding countryside include Beatrice, Columbus, Osceola, Rising City, and Stromsburg as residents share visits, birthdays, and travel updates.
No church services next Sunday. Sunday School at 10 P M with classes for everyone. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 P M with Mrs Lillian Egelhoff in charge.
Samu el Gramlich, born January 18 1856 in Nebraska territory, holds a record for continuous residence on a single 160 acre claim. His father Alois Gramlich emigrated from Germany in 1855. the family moved from Illinois toward California, briefly stopping near Bellevue before continuing.
A roundup of visits, birthdays, bridal showers, and anniversaries across Polk and Swede Home areas. Neighbors gather for fiftieth birthdays, weddings, and church events, with several trips to Lincoln Omaha and Paxton and local school and youth activities noted.
This snippet critiques accident reporting as a view of society and warns about responsible actions. It argues watchful neighbors aid good conduct and questions gossip. It notes pressure on police, heroism, and widows seeking work, and links merit to political mixing barriers.
It appears the governor has decided to keep Roy Cochrane in the post of state engineer though no official announcement has been made.
Osceola mounted a late surge but the Genoa Indians held on for a 19 17 victory. Johnson played hurt in Osceola’s lineup but delivered a tough showing as Osceola faces Genoa Friday and Seward next Tuesday before a March 6 state regional trip to York.
Stromsburg edges Osceola 24 to 19 in a rough clash as Johnson sidelined. Lamberts spark added color to Stromsburg’s win while Veltman led Osceola with ten points in a hard fought contest.
County Agent Kelly announces two reel photo drama Patricia's Disappearance will be shown at Swede Plain Church on February 20 Fairview Auditorium February 24 District School 54 February 27 High Prairie School February 27 Ball School March 3 Greens Chapel and Pleasant Corners already used the film and praise it as instructive and entertaining Local communities prepare an evening program with local talent through the county extension office.
February church notices report services at 10 a.m. and 11 20 a m with Sunday Schools at 10 and 11 00 a m. Womans Foreign Missionary Society met at Columbus. Dr Lydia Schaum spoke on China and other lands. Fairview Ladies Aid plans a corn festival February 24. District meeting at Fremont featured speakers from China and other regions. Mrs Lawrence Meacham recovering in Omaha hospital. Cemetery Association banquet held. Pastors and wives attended events. music postponed due to illness. prayers for better attendance.
Kepner's showcases new Sellers Kitchen Cabinets in Green and Ivory finishes ready for kitchen makeovers. The display highlights durable construction and a versatile palette to match modern kitchens.
Audited claims paid from county funds cover labor and materials for 1930 including wages, road work, bridges, machinery, patrols, graveling, explosives, salaries, indigent relief, improvements, printing, records, bonds, postage, utilities, sheriff and jail costs, election expenses, and official salaries. Tax funding totals show $180,311.96 plus $18,580.51 and $46,347.07 among others, with $36,218.25 and $664.80 and $94,674.16 in listed categories.
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