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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
1
Polk County auto owners rush for new 1930 license plates, with about 1100 licenses issued by Treasurer Kenneth Cornish and assistants for 1930 by today, versus roughly 750 at the same point last year. The deadline is Feb 1, with rates $8 for cars under 2700 pounds and $12 for 2700 pounds or more.
C E Hoffer hauled hogs to Omaha last Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs E E Hawley and family visited J B Walford's southeast of Gresham for Sunday dinner. Harry Obrist hauled hogs to Omaha Monday. Margaret Thomas entered York hospital for nurse training. Beth Hawley hosted New Year guests Ada Lees Dorothy Shelmadine Louise Frasier and Mildred Deeter from Osceola. Hackberry ladies attended Olive Fox shower hosted by Mrs Elmer Horst Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dwight Newcomer and son Morris visited their parents Sunday, Burke of Marquette also attended.
Nebraska milling outputs from Lexington Mill and Elevator Co. shipped 158 railcars in November totaling 9,552,368 pounds with a value of 230000 dollars. Destinations included Denmark Finland and twenty states besides Nebraska Wyoming Idaho Oregon Utah Colorado California Nevada Montana Rhode Island Virginia Missouri Iowa Louisiana Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Massachusetts North Carolina Maine Illinois. Nebraska wheat is noted for nutrition and baking quality and mills are advancing wheat-to-food processes.
Maple Leaf Club met at Essie Conklings with 14 members. Mary Miller led a short program after the business meeting. A bridal shower for Olive Fox was scheduled for Thursday at Mrs Geo Wieseman s home. Next meeting set for January 16 at Efe Mickey s.
Misses Marjorie Rystrom and Florence Johnson return to Columbia Maine to resumeJulies at Stephens College. Several residents visit Lincoln and Nebraska City with mentions of family health and school work. The new high school nears completion and a fundraising drive, led by the Woman's Civic Improvement Club, advances for a clock and telephone system. City council sessions approve salaries and a Stop signal plan within Traffic District No 1.
Uninvited guests surprised Rev. Collier at the Methodist parsonage last Saturday with a birthday serenade. The surprise turned into a brief church board meeting followed by games, lunch, and a speech from Mr. Kelly. The official board presented Rev. Collier with a silver watch chain and emblem as thanks for his services.
Edison claims a method to produce commercial rubber from common goldenrod growing along Nebraska roadsides and prairies. The Nebraska State College of Agriculture will pursue commercial cultivation trials to assess profitability, with Dean Burr noting Nebraska could become a leading producer if feasible.
Dr. A A Wurtz dentist located over First National Bank offers dental services. Phone 7.
Next Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the 18th amendment with churches observing Temperance Sunday. Morning topic is The Other Fellow, evening focus Big Things Small Things, worship emphasis remains. Afternoon Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 2 30 P M to discuss Obedience For Law and Why Should We Obey Our Parents.
Rev H Collier announces the tenth anniversary observance of national prohibition with a morning service next Sunday. A patriotic program and vested choir will lead singing. An illustrated address Chaos and the Way Out appears at 7 30 p m next Sunday. Attendance at Sunday School reached 225 last week. Midweek meditation hour awaits all.
W. A. Cummings at Crouse-Tex is cited for assistance on radio issues. The note directs readers to reach out for repairs or technical help concerning radio equipment.
Shelby community notices recount residents traveling to Chicago Omaha and Lincoln for studies and events including a Rebecca lodge installation. A Junior Class play The Kingdom of Hearts Content is planned. The Nebraska highway program for 1930 outlines 600 miles grading 550 gravel 100 paving and 100 bridges with $7.25 million annual state funds for maintenance and expansion.
Saturday January 4 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson and Mr and Mrs P A Nelson. A dinner at the Andrew Nelson home honored the couple with family and friends from David City Osceola and Polk in attendance.
Wesley Chapel announces Sunday School at 2 PM and a 3 PM sermon titled A Call for Service. Evangelist singer B Edward Zeiss of St Louis, assisting at Shelby union revival, will sing two solos. Evening services start 7 30 PM daily through the week except Saturday. all are invited.
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