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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
4
Practical kitchen tips present a tactful way to revive Sunday roast with a molded salad and hot bread. The menu includes Creamy Pimiento Ring, Sea Dream Salad, and horseradish tomato molds with gelatin, onion, paprika, and cheese, all served chilled and garnished, totaling servings for 4 to 6.
Mrs H F Henderson hosted a large gathering for a Saturday evening tea at her home. Lon Birchfield is in Osceola and plans to travel south soon. Clarence Peterson had a surprise birthday party at Gospel Ridge. he turned nineteen. Dr L M Shaw has recovered from illness. L L Snider Co sold City Drug Store to D H Kunkel who will keep it at the same site. Charlie Berkhart to Omaha for G A R encampment then married Katie Mack of Omaha. He and his wife will reside in Osceola after selling property. February 23, 1911 notes reveal more local life.
Frank Thrasher of Shelby is appointed local manager of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company and takes over duties last week succeeding Jos Abrams who has been granted a six month leave. Frank Kubat of York is named the new Shelby manager. Snow shovel returns to use after six weeks with rain and moisture expected to help by August.
Sealed bids due February 27 1936 at 10 00 A M for playing and incidental work on U S Public Works Highway Project No NRM 86 1935 in Shelby Nebraska including 1 910 cu yds excavation 7 713 sq yds concrete paving 580 sq ft sidewalk Bid bases include wage and employment provisions with minimums 75 60 and 45 cents per hour Plans available Osceola County Clerk and Lincoln Department of Roads and Irrigation bond 100 percent and certified check minimum $900 with bid State Engineer A C Tilley and County Clerk John I Anderson signatories.
A businessman hosting a weekend guest discovers faint crosses on several steps that only activate after midnight. The host explains the crosses mark creaking steps, a warning noted by Capper's.
Shelby auditorium presents Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in Shipmates Forever on February 22–23 with Ralph Bellamy in Dangerous Intrigue on February 26 plus Bank Night.
Osceola Nebraska February 18 1936 Rev Wright writes urging public reconsideration of the Child Labor Amendment. He notes Farm Bureau Federation endorsement in Chicago and Catholic support led by Frank P Walsh as signs reforms may pass. He cautions on information sources.
Polk County Nebraska boards 1936 estimate lists 95 500 total expenses with line items: Special Bridge Fund 12000 General Road Fund 40000 County General Fund 3000 Court House Interest and MGS 8500 County Fair Assn 2000. Certification by County Clerk John I Anderson confirms true copy of the figures from the first regular January meeting.
Kindergarten enjoyed a busy week despite cold with high attendance and a Valentine party. Second and third grades studied the post office with in room mail sorting, Abe Lincoln and George Washington lessons, and posted posters. Fourth and fifth graders celebrated Valentine Day with parties, birthdays, and music programs from the American School of the Air. Absent due to severe cold affected all grades. eighth grade joined a party at Lyle Mickeys home Saturday.
The city of Osceola Nebraska passes Ordinance No. 120 regulating dance halls. Only operators with mayoral permits approved by the Board of Health may run a dance hall. No dancing on Sundays and permits may be revoked after a hearing for public morals.
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