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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
4
The Osceola Record Polk County's oldest newspaper announces weekly publication each Thursday with editor Walter J Herbes. The paper is entered at the Osceola Post Office under the 1879 act and lists subscription details.
A bill would cut the legislature to 10 in the house and 5 in the senate and keep it in continuous session. Other measures include stricter auto injury rules, permit revocation for unpaid judgments, tax receipt requirements, and salary cuts for officials. Pensions for seniors and road bill consolidation are discussed along with public safety and bank deposit protections.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Stodghill of Rock Island Illinois enjoyed Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Ervin Groass nicklaus. Pauline Huddleston of Shelby visited the John Braithwaite home. LeRoy Brown attended evening activities. Mrs Randell and Lois and Mrs Dewey Sigler and Mary Gaile of Osceola spent Thursday afternoon with Pearl Johnson. Mrs Ed Johnson was in Omaha from last Thursday to Monday with her father who was dangerously ill from blood poisoning in his right arm. His condition shows some improvement.
In Polk County Nebraska the administratrix filed a final account and petition for final settlement distribution heirship and discharge. The hearing is set for February 13 1931 at 10 oclock A M before the County Court. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated January 20 1931. W W Norton County Judge Seal.
Pete Johnson of York visited Albert Johnson at home Sunday. Families attended birthday celebrations for Elmer Carlson. PTA gathering scheduled at High Prairie Schoolhouse Friday evening. Leroy Johnson and Art Adelson visited Omaha Saturday. Swede Home Sewing Club met at Albert Johnson home Saturday. Multiple families visited N G Johnson in York Hospital Sunday. Several households entertained for weekend guests near York. Mrs Campain underwent surgery in Columbus. etc
St Pauls Church announces Thursday 8 P M Luther League visit by Swede Home Luther League with local hosts Mr and Mrs Carl Cederberg Mr and Mrs Edwin Anderson Gust Allinder family and Miss Mildred Peterson. Also listed are Saturday confirmation class Sunday services and midweek choir practice and missionary society meeting.
Regular worship times and activities for the Methodist church including Sunday Sunday School at 10 and 11, Morning and Evening Worship, and Wednesday question session. Notes on pastor’s convocation, Ladies Aid meeting, Junior Choir, radio shop ads, and upcoming district meeting in Fremont with details for attendance and location.
Lawrence Coleman of Des Moines says Konjola cured his stomach trouble after three weeks. He reports better appetite weight gain and sound sleep and recommends the 32 ingredient medicine for stomach issues dizziness and constipation. Konjola is sold in Osceola Nebraska at Crouse-Tex Drug Co and by druggists in the region.
A small fire scare at the schoolhouse Monday morning caused momentary consternation among students but no damage occurred. The blaze traced to heated chimney wains coating between Miss Markwells and Mrs Marquis was quickly controlled and pupils returned to the playground before classes resumed.
Dentist Dr A A Wurtz operates an office above the First National building. Services include routine dental care and oral health checkups. The ad notes location central to downtown and open hours vary by day.
The Polk County Nebraska board convened January 13 1931 with Lee Campbell August Anderson and John Lees presiding. John Lees named chairman and Campbell highway commissioner. E J Howland appointed Soldiers Relief Commissioner. L M Shaw elected County Physician. Wage scales set for road crews with tractor operators paid by hour and per mile drags. Bridge plans approved with bid notices to Osceola Record and Polk Progress. 1931 expense estimates listed for several funds. Local banks approved as county depositories after bond review. Board adjourned after discussion of county matters.
On Tuesday January 20, 1931 the county clerk JI. W Fillman recorded official actions and docket entries as part of the county's routine administrative matters.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners Osceola Nebraska invites bids for concrete culverts bridges and approaches to be erected in 1931. Bids due noon February 7 1931 with $500 certified check to County Clerk. The county may reject any or all bids. Dated January 13 1931 by J W Fillman.
Bring your poultry troubles to us. BACKLUNDTS. That's our business. 240 acre farm for rent by J. H. Tschadner Route 1 Osceola. Phone 1512. WANTED 50 acres of good Polk County land Oscelola Realty Auction Company Let Chas Newcomer explain the Stite Farm Life and Accident Insurance Electric wiring and Fixtures of all kinds W A Cummings at Crouse-Tex Phone 1.
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