Marriages and local notes in early 1900 Polk County
Last Sunday at Dr Shaw's residence Albert Elliot married Miss Alice Shaw daughter of Freeman Shaw. Osceola saw two more weddings Robert McBeth and Mae Lewis as well as plans for housekeeping on McBeth's farm. Lem Cunningham and Annie left for Clarks to open a photo gallery. J L MaKeever aims to place a government experiment station on Beulah farm. Mrs Harriet Davidson died at 83 at Bonner home. Nellie Texley returned to Newman Grove after trimming jobs. Train No 60 derailed between the city and Shelby delaying service. August Johnson of Omaha plans to move his family west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Albert Elliot
Alice Shaw
Freeman Shaw
Os Eceola
Robert McBeth
Mae Lewis
Trey
Mr. McBeth
Lem Cunningham
Annie
Clarks
J. L. MaKeever
Beulah
Platte
Harriet Davidson
T. J. Bonner
H. A. Scotts
Shelby
August Johnson
Omaha
OSCEOLA NOTES 1915 BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND CITY HAPPENINGS
Twenty four years ago on January 7 1915 Osceola marked a fifteenth year event with a double wedding and Odd Fellows and Rebekahs surprise. Minnie E Youngland wed Frank E Larson at the bride’s home followed by other local notices including a new firehouse for Hose Team No 3 and a Novelty store sale to N M Trulson. Charles Daniel dies age 60. courthouse transfers plan new county officers and staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Ware
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Minnie E. Youngland
Frank E. Larson
A. Youngland
Osceola
Gospel Ridge
N. M. Trulson
Ford Chenoweth
Trulson
Effie Dunn
Everett R. Rutter
James Dunn
Pneumonia Threat Presses Nebraska Health Drive
A Folk County Medical Society message emphasizes pneumonia as a major Nebraska killer, with 1928 to 1932 deaths averaging 904 annually. It explains pneumococcus germs, transmission, early treatment, diagnosis by sputum culture, serum specificity, and comprehensive care including isolation, ventilation, diet, and nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk County Medical Society
Nebraska
Death of Charles Thelander at 85 years
Charles Thelander died on Sunday, December 30 at age 85. His widow and eight children mourn his passing. Dream 43, Springs, Wegs, and iCharles Thelander are noted in the text along with local program listings featuring Fred Thompson in The Sunset Legion and Drums of Love starring Lionel Barrymore and Don Alvarado at OSCEROLA Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dream
Hiens
Springs
Wegs
iCharles Thelander
Oscerola Auditorium
Fred Thompson
The
Sunset Legion
Drums of Love
Lionel Barrymore
Don Alvarado
Resolution of Thanks to Osceola Fire Department
Swede Home Lutheran congregation thanks Osceola Stromsburg and Polk fire departments for prompt response to the fire that destroyed the Swede Home Store as 1939 began. The letter, signed by Carl A. Sward, chairman, and Harlan Johnson, secretary, praises selfless work and assures lasting gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Carl A. Sward
Harlan Johinson
Beulah Cemetery Association to Meet at Mrs Buchta's Home
The Beulah Cemetery association will meet at the home of Mrs. Mina Buchta on January 13 with Mrs. Flora Seward assisting hostess. Miss Lillie Carlson of Omaha spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Carlson. Bertha Anderson visited in Kearney with her in law and sister in law. Floyd Frizzel and wife stayed in Overton Nebr with Bruce Pickett's family. C L Dake hosted a New Year supper with W B Dake and others. Dr. Wm McCormick and wife from Blue Rapids Kan. visiting Harve and relatives. Lenore Ruff returned to Omaha after visiting Katie McCormick. L R Meacham hosted dinner with George Heinemeyer Chalmer Daniel and D L Heinemeyer. Jackie McCormick visiting grandparents Wm Dake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Bruce Pickett
C. L. Dake
W. B. Dake
Lawrence Meacham
Leo Larson
Wm. McCormick
Blue Rapids
Kan
Harve
Lenore Ruff
Omaha
Katie McCormick
L. R. Meacham
George Heinemeyer
Chalmer Daniel
D. L. Heinemeyer
Jackie McCormick
Wm. Dake
Local Social Roundup from Polk Area Guests and entertaining
Polk residents recount a busy social week with dinners and visits. Mr. and Mrs Merle Simpson and son of Omaha joined by others at Mrs Hennie Seymours for a six oclock dinner. New Year guests in the W E Green home included Harold Bedient and family Arborville F W Bedient Sargeant Bluffs Charles Burgess Marcella and others from Eugene Oregon. Gilbert Benson and family celebrated Bettina Benson's birthday with dinner at the Oscar Jones home. W F Metzgar of Valley named Union Pacific depot operator and to move into the N E McNeely house. Missionary Society of the M Church plans a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mesdames Detloff and Strand hosting. Vergil Bush visited Lincoln with Ted Fitch. Walter Green spent Sunday in Omaha with the Glas family. Several families gathered for Sunday dinner at the Willard Adelson home including Adelsons Nielsen and Frank Adelson. New Year’s Eve guests at Raymond Peterson’s included Eldon Peterson and Frances Collett. Hen ry Sandell hosted a Friday social afternoon with Mesdames Isaacson Peterson Sundberg and Sandell. Bernice Larson from North Platte visited her parents Frank and Mrs Larson. Rest of weekend included Forrest Heck from Grand Island and C E Bowers Arborville with Dan Ice of Rankins Wyoming. Charles McGinnis hosted Frank Leaming and son from York for Monday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Simpson
Omaha
Albert Sundberg
Doyle
Ella Shenk
Hennie Seymour
W. E. Green
Harold Bedient
Arborville
F. W. Bedient
Sargeant Bluffs
Iowa
Charles Burgess
Marcella
Glenn Green
Keith Green
James Green
Eugene
Oregon
Gilbert Benson
Oscar Jones
N. E
Frank Adelson
Orlie Adelson
Roy Nielsen
Clarks
Willard Adelson
Eldon Peterson
Scottsbluff
Frances Collett
Hampton
Alvin. Smith
Raymond Peterson
Mesdames
Arnold Isaacson
C. R. Peterson
O. E. Sundberg
A. E. Sundberg
Wallace Sandell
Elwood Sandell
Henry Sandell
Bernice Larson
North Platte
Frank ‘Larson
Forrest Heck
Grand Island
C. E. Bowers
Arberville
Dan Ice
Rankins
Wyoming
C. H. Smith
Raymond Stankel
Hordville
Gerhard Dose
Frank Leaming and Son
York
Charles McGinnis
Live Stock Prices At South Omaha 1939 Report
Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards South Omaha show a fair Tuesday run of about 6000 head. Fat cattle market uneven but largely steady with choice steers slow to sell. Feeders and stockers scarce and in demand at firm prices across various cattle categories and grades.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Hog prices ease on liberal supply with mixed declines
Hog prices showed uneven weakness as supply hovered near 10,000 head. Heavies and butcher cuts led the drop with some prices 50c lower, while top hogs reached $7.35 and bulk sales ranged from $6.90 to $7.25, with lighter weights down 15 to 25c.
Fat lamb and sheep market steady with strong bids
After a slow start lambs cleared at steady prices with fat lambs $8.85 and natives $8.60. About 4,500 head received as sheep and feeders held firm with feeders $8.50 and fat ewes $4.25. Fed good to choice lambs $8.50 to $8.85. natives $7.85 to $8.60.
Road Shorthand and Highway Sign Shapes Explained
An early guide explains three highway sign groups: regulatory signs use octagons and vertical rectangles, warning signs are round diamond or square, and guide signs include shields and horizontal rectangles. Shapes hint at meaning from STOP to slow, caution, and route information.
Technique for safe stop after tire blowout
The advice cautions against abrupt braking or clutch use when a tire blows out. Coast with engine braking and ease to a stop to avoid losing control or overturning the car.
Housekeeping Hints interior care for car upholstery
Practical tips for preserving a car interior. It covers removing shoe polish with carbon tetrachloride, treating battery acid with ammonia, dissolving road tar with carbon tetrachloride, and handling chewing gum with carbon tetrachloride or ice followed by gentle scraping.
Don’t Use Gasoline to Clean Upholstery Says Notice
A cautionary warning warns against using gasoline on upholstery as it can cause static sparks and a sudden departure toward the Pools of Peace, advising safer cleaning methods.
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
Charles Daniel
M. E. Daniel
Pike, Branting
Fred Hennings
Lees
Joel Hianson
F. M. Leibee
F. H. Ball
H. H. Campbell
Edward D. Adams
Franklin Williams
Arthur Buchholz
Cecil Michener
Belleville
Kansas
Charles Webster
He Musbard
Ace Tyrrel
Nielson Chevrolet Company
Janesville
Wis
Chevrolet
Fred Timm
Beaverton
Bobby Hansen
Fairview
Ata Ad
South Omaha
Emil Carlson
Alkaseltzer
Alka-Seltzer
Alka. Seltzer
Trylka-Seltzer
Hotel
Rapp
Iris V. Tanner
C.C.L. Johnston, D. C
Tope Eee
Eaigeeien
Aig Care
By Wilbur Shaw
U. S. Route
Someville
Blic Sale
Shelby Sun
Polk Progress
Polk County
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