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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
The Osceola Record announces Walter J. Hwerbes as editor and publisher. The move places Hwerbes at the helm of the local newspaper, guiding its editorial direction and community coverage.
A summary of local society items includes marriages of J C Reed to Grace E Potter on February 23 officiated by Rev Smith, a wedding at the bride's parents’ home near the city, and plans for the couple to settle near Genoa. Birth of a son to Dr and Mrs L M Shaw on February 19. Wedd ings of Fred Brigham and Elias J Timm with Pauline Wieseman noted, plus social visits and a new barber in town. Joe Miller leaves for Omaha to join the Trans MissExposition.
Obituaries and local notices list Leonard Olson's death near Stromsburg, a Polk County birth, marriage licenses for Carlson-Gustafson and Umshler-Avery, local anniversaries, relocations to Polk County, a baby born in Shelby, and plans for a Shelby opera house film. Also included are county commission proceedings and South Omaha live stock prices.
The page lists graduates from the classes of 1935 through 1937 with numerous names across each year. Notable entries include Ruby Wieseman for 1935 and LaVona Anderson plus Mary Jean Anderson for 1937, among others such as Lois Anderson Corrine Beckstrom Milton Burgeson Birdelle Clark Dorothy Deland and many more listed by year.
Classified note seeking a steady job for a man to work for farmers in Polk County. No experience or capital needed. Earn up to $12 daily. Respond to MR. THOMAS Box 533 Lincoln Nebraska.
Hogs at Omaha Monday numbered 7,000 head as demand remained good and week open prices rose 10 to 15 cents from last Friday. Lightweights traded 8.40 to 8.65, mediums 8.25 to 8.40, heavies 7.65 to 8.25, with lows at 7.00 to 7.10.
Receipts of sheep and lambs at Omaha Monday were 6,000 head. Business opened out very slow as usual with indications steady all around. Feeder lambs were quoted up to 7.00 dollars and fat ewes up to 4.00 dollars.
The report lists fat lamb prices and feeder lamb prices with grades from natives to gulls. Price ranges show 7.40 to 7.85 for fat lambs and 6.00 to 7.25 for natives and related classes.
Sunday School 4:00 pm and worship 11:00 am with sermon What and Where This Kingdom of God. Junior Intermediate and Senior Leagues listed. W C T U meets Feb 24 at Mrs Merrick’s. Ladies Aid February 25 chaired by local members. Radio Hour Sundays 3:30 pm over WOW Omaha. W H M S meet March 1 at Mrs McBeth’s home. Albert Monkman, pastor.
Church members are urged to attend a postponed congregational meeting on Tuesday March 1st at 8 PM to elect a pastor. Also listed are a Quinquagesima Sunday schedule, Ladies Aid and Harmony Society events, and a beauty ad for hair tint services.
City Treasurer D. R. Byers respectfully submits the annual financial statement. The document was sworn and subscribed before notary A. F. Inquist on February 21, 1938, with commission valid through February 1, 1939.
Legal voters of School District No 16 Osceola Neb call caucus at Court House on Wednesday March 2 1938 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for the Board of Education elected at the April 5 1938 city election I D Huston secretary Board of Education
The Legal voters Citizens' Party of Osceola Nebraska call a caucus at the Court House on Wednesday March 2 1938 at 8 00 p m to nominate candidates for city officers to be voted on April 5 1938. Joel Hanson Fred W Schuman Secretaries.
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