Burns Estate Farm Sold at Osceola Auction
A quarter section of Burns Estate land two miles east of Osceola sold at the Auditorium in Osceola Monday afternoon. Arnold Grossein klaus purchased the farm at 153 dollars per acre. A nearby residence and two lots west of the First National Bank sold to Harry Mussleman for 2725 dollars for the residence and one lot, with a tentative 300 dollars for an additional 75 feet. Hastings and Nelson handled the sale. F. O. Kucera of Lincoln was the auctioneer.
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Burns
Osceola i
Osceola
Arnold Grossnicklaus
First National Bank
Harry Mussleman
Hastings & Nelson
F. O. Kucera
Lincoln
Poultry Short Course Planned at Lincoln College
Nebraska poultrymen will attend the annual short course at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln from January 17 to 20 1928. Sessions cover poultry production marketing diseases parasites incubation and related topics with a new 3 30 pm question box. Attendees to register in Rural Economics Hall with meals at the campus cafeteria.
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Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Poultry Department
Methodist Church Quarterly Conference and Services
Tomorrow Friday the quarterly conference will feature Dr Hurter with an address. A 6 30 p m basket supper in the church parlors invites all interested in church work. Regular Sunday hours include 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p m Evening Worship 5 30 p m Epworth League meetings. Classes in Religious training Saturday at 10 a m for youth. A call to join and make the church home. Handel Collier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hurter
Epworth League
Polk County Fair Association Names Officers After Meeting
The Polk County Fair Association met in Osceola to decide the fair will run the week before the state fair. Secretary Mark Timm reported progress with painted buildings gravel road and debt reduction. Treasurer showed about 700 dollars in the treasury. Matt Sterup was elected president E A Walrath secretary and August P Anderson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Fair Association
County Court Room
Osceola
Mark Timm
Treasury
Matt Sterup
E. A. Walrath
Secrtary
August P. Anderson
Campaign Urges Diphtheria Immunization for Children
The Department of Public Welfare urges a state wide Diphtheria immunization drive. Many cases reported, including in a neighboring city. Osceola and nearby communities deserve equal protection. Take your children to your physician for immunization to safeguard their health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Welfare
Bureau of Health
Osceola
Local News Briefs From Osceola Osceola and Polk County
The Osceola Bull Dogs defeated Stromsburg 43 to 18 in Osceola. Stromsburg freshmen beat Osceola freshmen 10 to 1. Chas Newcomer farm sale drew a large crowd with strong bidding and good prices. Polk County school fund apportionment is 3629.05 dollars, with district details to appear next week. A Ford rollover near the Newcomer farm caused no injuries. A three part entertainment event by the Woman's Club and school children is set for this evening, admission 15 and 25 cents. Lew Miller of Polk County filed bankruptcy listing liabilities near 200000 dollars. creditors include Osceola Bank and Mickey Corporation with about 100000 in notes. Democratic ticket filings include Wm Michener and Lee Campbell for commissioners, John Lees for commissioner, and J C Malster for representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
Polk County
Irene
Lara Newcomer
Harriet Smith
Woman’s Club
Lew Miller
Osceola Bank
Mickey Corporation
Wm. Michener
Gresham
Lee Campbell
John Lees
Shelby
J. C. Malster
STROMSBURG Club elects officers at monthly meeting
The Commercial Club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night electing officers for the coming year. Jack Stanton was named president with E. C. Nordlund as vice president and Clayton Rystrom as secretary. Victor Anderson, the outgoing chairman, prepared an obituary joke for the occasion.
Beulah area families host gatherings and visits
Beulah area residents shared visits and social events across Clarks and nearby towns. Families entertained kin and friends at multiple homes including the Merrit Graham and G P Mace houses while Rev Staley and Rev Friday joined dinners. Virgil Meacham moved to Wahoo for a few days with friends.
Local News Briefs From York County Community
Hackberry R. J. Stephenson had tonsils removed at York Hospital and returned home, doing well. Mrs. Ralph Davidson sick with tonsillitis, Pearle Marsden assisting. Green's Chapel X L Sunday School class ran the public sale lunch at Charlie Newcomer farm. Davis Public Sale drew many locals. Death of Cole Bond mourned with Wayland Church service led by Mr Nelson. Chas Kreis welcomes a nine pound son. Pangburn restored to pulpit duties. Mildred Bond with mumps returns to school. Noah Abolt and GC E Hoffer hosted guests Thursday.
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R. J. Stephenson
York Hospital
Ralph Davidson
Pearle Marsden
X. L
Green’s Chapel
Charlie Newcomer
Davis
Cole Bond
Wayland
Nelson
Red Cloud
Chas. Kreis
Pangburn
Mildred Bond
Noah Abolt
GC. E
Teachers Examination Set For Osceola On January First
An examination for teachers will be held at Osceola Saturday January 1 1928. The regular program will be followed.
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Osceola
Canned Fruit and Vegetable Sale At Economy Grocery
Economy Grocery advertises a week long sale with savings from fifteen to twenty five percent on canned fruits and vegetables. See the Display for details and participating items.
Local social notes list visiting friends and relatives in community
Carl Frahm and family and Miss Anna Marie Kruse were dinner guests of Alvin Merrick's on Sunday. Louie Schott received word of the death of his mother's brother in Ohio Tuesday. Mrs. Rudolph Gable, north of Shelby, died from a stroke on Friday. John Albers and family were in Columbus Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Bernt of the Valley, visited with the family of her nephew, John Cerny, on Wednesday. Harold Cockson and family of Columbus spent Wednesday evening with friends in this community. The Chapel Missionary Society met with Mrs. Joe Moore last Thursday with a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cerny of Columbus were callers at the John Cerny home Monday evening. George and Harold Hewitt spent last week with relatives at Beatrice. George Boardman and lady friend of Omaha were week-end visitors with the former's sister, Mrs. Ray Brigham. Mrs. Cecil Atkinson of Albion was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayhurst, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Davis of Shelby and Mr. and Miss Tom Schmoker were guests of the L. E. Treadways on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Swinson entertained the Axel Anderson family at dinner Sunday.
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Jim Farris, Jr
Columbus
Westinghouse
Lawrence
Harold
Alfred Gondaringer
John Albers
Gust Kopf
Herman Alt
Shelby
Fred Dunn
Osceola
Wim
Rudolf Urban
Ed Schott
Will Zimmerman
Clarence Lauspe
Nick Gondringer
Joe Schott
Carl Frahm
Anna Marie Kruse
Alvin Merrick
Louie Schott
Ohio
Rudolph Gable
Frank Bernt
John Cerny
Harold ‘Cockson
Cecil Atkinson
Albion
Harry Hayhurst
Silas Davis
Tom Schmoker
L. E. Treadways
Nels Swinson
Axel Anderson
Emil Anderson
Guy Anderson
Muriel Houdershelt
O. A. Watkins
Winhoo
Wm. Thelen
Wahoo
Shelby Hospital
Marie Scholz
Dale
Gladys
Dana Watkins
Harry Ruddleston
AV. Co. T. U
United Brethers
Waco
Lute Carter
Matt Gondringer
Omaha
H. Lamunyou
East Side
J. W. Ballanger
Ballanger
Lanniyon
Logan VanHoosen
Clayton Beebe
Emmett P Beebe
Gas Engine School Attracts Wider Farmer Interest
A two day gas engine school at A J Herrmann farm Wesley Chapel attracted 20 farmers with six engines and a tractor in operation. H Baker extension engineer led demonstrations and urged participation in future tractor and wheat hog programs. A county wide meeting January 20 at Osceola 2 PM will share information from state extension agents. The Polk County Baby Beef Club grew to 13 members after a reorganization with Homer Ingalls as president and Raymond Wagner as vice president.
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A. J. Herrmann
Wesley Chapel
H. Baker
Coun
Legion Hall
Osceola
College of Agriculture
County Beef Club
Polk County Baby Beef Club
Homer Ingalls
Raymond Wagner
Raymond McCarty
South Shelby Club meeting set for January 26
The South Shelby Club will hold an all day session at Mrs. Viola Matticks on January 26. Members are urged to attend for a day of fellowship and a practical lesson.
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Shelby Club
Viola Matticks
Shelby Man Breaks Arm Riding a Horse
Shelby Willis McMeckin fractured his arm Wednesday evening in a horse riding accident. Wm Thelen also suffered a hip fracture when his car overturned near Wahoo and he was taken to the Shelby hospital in a cast. The town papers note multiple local visits and community notes amid a mumps epidemic at Shelby Public School.
Mrs Roy VanHoosen Returns From Omaha Visit
Mrs Roy VanHoosen returned home last night from a brief visit in Omaha. The Eric Fillman mortgage sale of the Osceola property occurred Tuesday with Emil Schott buying the property to satisfy the loan. On Friday the 13th John Rogers faced a near collision when his Ford sedan met a furniture truck. Axel Fredrickson admitted fault as he turned into the Rogers car at the Manhattan Oil station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy VanHoosen
Omaha
Eric Fillman
South Osceola
Emil Schott
John Rogers
Ford
Axel Fredrickson
Manhattan
Rogers
Mr. Fredrickson
Golden Rod Club Enjoys Jan 12 Meeting at Boden Home
The Golden Rod Club met at Mrs. Oscar Boden’s home on January 12 with all members present. Leaders presented lessons titled What Shall We Eat and Vegetables for Health and an oyster supper was planned for January 27 at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson’s home.
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Golden Rod Club
Oscar Boden
Elmer Nelson
Harmony Society to Meet at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church
Rev. Paul Melin announces a Harmony Society meeting at the parsonage on Thursday evening the 19th. On Sunday January 22 in Epiphany week, Swedish worship at 11 A.M. and English vesper prayers at 7:30 P.M. Bible classes, choir practice, and Luther League activities are scheduled through the week with worship, study, and prayer hours in Swedish and English.
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Paul Melin
The
Harmony Society
Epworth League Holds 4a Party at Church Basement
The Epworth League plans a 4a party Tuesday evening in the church basement, inviting members to gather for fellowship and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
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Detmere
Naomi Hartman
John Gondringer
Nick
Rose Morys
Tekamah
Nebr
Juanita
August Senn
Hugh Schmox
Frank Messing
Table Land
Edward Messing
Harvey McCormick
Fairview
Jim Davis
Chas. Newcomer
John Kresha
Ening
Alfred Zipper
Gust Zipper
Sinclair Co
Hollis Dolan
Handel Collier
California
Business Women’s League
Vic Berggren
Osceola Bull Dogs
Stromsburg
Chas
Commercial ‘Club
Eden Baptist
Pres
Jack Stanton
V. P
E. C. Nordlund
Sec’y
Clayton Rystrom
Victor Anderson
Vic
Priest Olson
Villa
Greeley
Colo
Olson
Canada
Dawse
John Beardsley
George Holister
Mike Phillipps
L. H. Hedstrom
Illinois
Headstrom
Wataga
Charles Kriess
C. F. Moore
Yost
Fremont
Breternitz
Severs
Marquette
Malster
Wm. Lyon
Central City
Free Mission Church
Brohman
Lilly Boostrom
A. N. Lund
Dixie Headman
A. B. Headbloom
George Hollister
Frank Cherry
York
Frank
Polk County Ministerial Association
Court Room
G. L. Friday
Silver Creek
G. T. Savory
United Brethern Church of
Rev. H. Collier
R. S. McCutcheon
Polk
Ministers’ Association
Ministerial Association
Beulah
E. E. Finecy and Son
Mrs
Lowell Finecy and Son
Arcadia
Merrit Graham
Clarks
Lawrence Meachara
Hilbert Buchta
Doane McCormick
Gladys Norris
Staley
Wm. Dake
G. P. Mace
Will Smith
Rosa Koehler
iMina Buchta
Pruitt
John McCormick
Virgil Meacham
Lester, McCormick and Son
Neal
Duke Home
Thomas’ Meacham
Hackberry
South Shelby Club
Willis McMeckin
D. C. Cole
Bobby
Iris
Henry Rood
Herman Rood
Fred Braithwaite
Wilma Iday
Vera Luft
George Wills
Wm. Bradley
Charles Kuntzelman
Ed Kuntzelman
McCool
City & Village
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth. Church
Luther League
Chas. Olson
Neer
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