Osceola Fourth of July Celebration Pleases Crowd
A large Osceola crowd enjoyed ideal weather and a full program. Highlights included a 12:30 concert, sports at the ball grounds with Shelby defeating Polk 1–0 and Osceola Woodmen 8–1, an evening dance, fireworks, and late-night car procession fuels. The event featured speeches by Rev H A Taylor and Congress member Edgar Howard.
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Osceola
Morningside
H. A. Taylor
The
Legion Singers
Bhog J. Barr
Edgar Howard
Columbus
Ballpark
Shelby
Polk
Osceola Woodmen
Community Sports Day Highlights Local Contests and Dance
Morning events include golf, horseshoes, and a band concert with afternoon programs at the court house entrance. Evening features band music, an old time dance, jazz, and fireworks.
Osceola Hosts Chautauqua Sessions and Fair Dates
Osceola Chautauqua opens July 23 with July 15 memorandum noting events in Osceola and Stromsburg. Polk County Fair runs September 9 to 12 in Osceola. Polk Anniversary celebration also noted.
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Osceola
Chautauqua
Stromsburg
Polk County
Polk
Osceola Golf Club Opens 20th Annual Meet
The Osceola Golf Club begins its 20th annual tournament at the local course with 32 entrants. Matchups are drawn by chance to ensure fairness, with brackets shaping the path to the silver cup donated by Dr. L. M. Shaw. Defending champion H. J. Tex and runner-up R. J. Inness are noted.
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Osceola Golf Club
L. M. Shaw
H. J. Tex
R. J. Inness
Heinie
Dr. Oberg
M.swarson
H. Ryan S
Shelby Correspondence Highlights Local Activities
Mrs John Inness ill this week Father Wagner visited York Tuesday Otis Cole weekend at Adams Neb Mrs Floyd Pettys sick R W Dunkel Fourth in Ulysses Shelby to play York at Utica next Sunday Grandpa Davis returned from Kansas City Tuesday H O Anderson in Surprise on business Tuesday Mrs A Schall daughters visited Bellwood Sunday Numerous local visits and trips noted with market hog shipments and a white dish sale at Durkee store Shelby wins 7 to 5 over Ulysses fishing reports and obituaries of Nellie Olson and Wm Eyler gravelling completed on main street
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John Inness
Father Wagner
York
Otis Cole
Adams
Nebr
Floyd Pettys
R. W Dunkel
Ulysses Shelby Ballists
Utica
Grandpa Davis
Kansas City
H. O. Anderson
A. Schall
Tona
Celia
Bellwood
Edmund Bernt
Bailey Albers
Elgin
Durke
Frank Seberger
Peter Seberger
Valley
C. J. Augustine
A C Dunning
Omaha
Musselman
John Rosenberry
Fay Timm
Osceola
C. Guy Anderson
A. C. Dunning
Wells-Abbott-Nieman Milling Co
Schuyler
Ethel Wells
Ignacio
Colo
James Hotchkiss
Nellie Hill
Lincoln
H. W. Umshler
Shelby
K. E. Hastert
Alton
Elmer Streffer
John Healey
Valero
Calif
Warneta Schelsinger
Thelma Blazer
J. L. Peterson
Grand Island
Jack
Farnk Barker
James Fosbender
Stromsburg
Fosbender
Sinclair Oil Co
Moon Building
Clyde Smith
Platte
C. E. Cunningham
Orland
Cunningham
Levi Cunningham
Frank Trice
Los Angeles
H. Bahm
Columbus
Ulysses
Peterson and
Timm
S. N. Stalnaker
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O. W. Wilson
Lynn Snyder
Louie Hastert
Mabel Wright
Deborah Leibee
California
Sarah Gerger
Indiana
New York
Hubert Thelen
Ervin Taddekin
Allen Barker
Geo. Blevins
Lucy Dryden
Osceola Chautauqua Opens July 23 Weeklong Program
The Osceola chautauqua begins the week of July 23 with announcements praising the program. Readers are urged to plan a vacation around the event and attend the full schedule for maximum benefit.
Stantons in Wreck at Toledo Ohio
Tuesday telegram from Judge E E Stanton said his car collided in Toledo Ohio. The car was badly damaged but all occupants were unhurt. The Moores and the Stantons planned a Rochester New York visit for four weeks. Deputy county attorney Jack Stanton will handle county affairs in the judge's absence.
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Jack Stanton
E. E. Stanton
Toledo
Ohio
C. F Moore
Kenneth
Stanton
E E. Stanton
Rochester
N. Y
Hardlle Stanton
Jack Starton
Air mail rapid service shows heavy New York to San Francisco traffic
Air mail planes move with regularity as Col. Paul Henderson notes New York San Francisco mail leads total volume while Chicago New York and Chicago San Francisco routes follow. A Cleveland to San Francisco package with green and blue stamps carried nearly $200 in postage and Lorain tornado films. A Chicago Salt Lake City flight cut three days by rail to about 18 hours. letter signed July 1 at 4:50 pm reached Salt Lake City noon next day and delivered noon at the recipient’s home.
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Paul Henderson
Air Mail
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Col. Henderson
Colume
Cleveland
San Francsco
Lorain
Allen Jackson
Stadard Oil Co
Indiana
Salt Lake City
John A. Howard
Utah Oil Refining Co
Luther K. Bell
Howard
Beebe Returns From Lake Eric Trip With Company
H. C. Beebe traveled to Lake Eric for the Fourth and came back Wednesday with his wife and Mrs. Joe Miller who had stayed at the lake for three weeks.
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H. C. Beebe
Lake Ericsor
Joe Miller
Polk County Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel
Mrs F C Banks of Leigh spent the Fourth with her parents Mr and Mrs F E Merrick and other relatives. Edith Mays of Wahoo visited Osceola and sang at M E church. Paul Thompson left for Glenwood Springs to join Taylor Players as clarinet and saxophonist. Lydia McCormick and Mrs Ervin planned a Portland Oregon trip via Denver. Dewey Shaw travels to Dix Nebraska and Denver with plans to spend two months in Colorado. L A Israel installed a new deodorizing cabinet at his cleaning plant. Albert Heinemeyer family from Evanston Illinois visited Polk county with a large gathering at W B Dake's home. A dinner, cafeteria style, followed by an enjoyable afternoon.
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F. C Banks
Leigh
F. E Merrick
Edith Mays
Wahoo
E. Merrick
Polk
Osceola
M. E. Church
Miss Mays
Paul Thompson
L. L. Thompson
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Taylor Players
Paul
R. Farris Taylor
Lydia McCormick
Portland
Ore
J. B. Ervin
Denver
Ervin
McCormick
Dewey Shaw
Dix
Nebr
Charley, Shaw
Wm. Bellmore
Colorado
Polk County
Dewey
L. A. Israel
Israel
Albert Heinemeyer
Floyd Heinemeyer
Evanston
W. B. Dake
Dake
Heinemeyer
Police Court Booming After July Celebrations
The Fourth of July boosted court business as Joseph Lawrence and Ray Huff faced charges. Lawrence paid 115 dollars after liquor possession and drunkenness findings. Huff posted a 50 dollar bond and awaits July 21 hearing. A separate case involved four joyriders from Silver Creek and Gresham, including a sixteen year old, who pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling 1109 dollars plus costs.
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Joseph Lawrence
Ray Huff
Ulysses
Lawrence
Huff
Osceola
Silver Creek
Sinclair Oil
White Front
Ernest Rosenberry
Gresham
Walter Carson
Herry
Vivian Lacey
Ben Lacey
Brandt
Rosenberry
Lacey
Osceola Radio Bulletin Program July 15 at 9 PM on WOAW
The Osceola Community Club announces a July 15 9 PM program on station WOAW Omaha. Highlights include piano solos violin and baritone numbers, readings, xylophone acts, two Legion Eight performances and a talk on Osceola with Rev H A Taylor.
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Osceola
WOAW
Omaha
Courtsey
Harvey Heald
Retailers to Hold Sectional Meetings in July
The Federation of Nebraska Retailers based in Lincoln announces one day sectional conferences for the third week of July at Hastings July 14 Grand Island July 15 and Scottsbluff July 18. The smaller meetings aim to address local retail problems in informal sessions and develop practical solutions.
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Federation of Nebraska Retailers
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hastings
Grand Island
Scottsbluff
Harvest Opens This Week In Polk County
The wheat harvest is poised to begin this week as cool weather slows growth yet croplands in Polk County show rapid maturation. Small grains look healthy with potential for good yields while corn remains stressed but farmers report recent weed control and hopeful frost help for a solid fall crop.
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Polk County
Madison Family Injured in Side-Impact Auto Crash
A Madison county car and a Stromsburg car collided near the Geo Hollister corner in Hackberry precinct Sunday afternoon. John Swanson and family suffered bruises and a broken collarbone among the occupants. both vehicles were badly damaged and taken to Stromsburg for treatment.
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Ford
Madison
Stromsburg
John Swanson
Geo. Hollister Corner
Osceola
Hackberry Precinct
Madison County
Davis Named Democratic Nominee on 103rd Ballot
At Madison Square Garden on July 10 2:40 a m John W Davis of West Virginia won the Democratic presidential nomination after a long roll call with Gov Charles W Bryan Nebraska as running mate The Bryan and McAdoo opposition collapsed as Davis gained momentum and the convention declared him the nominee by acclamation amid disorderly scenes and a roaring crowd.
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John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
New Yor
West Virlala
William Jennings Bryan
William Gibbs McAdoo
Davis
John V. Davis
Bryan
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
Meredith
Everbody
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Walsh
C C Meeting At G A R Hall Tonight
The commercial club calls a meeting at the G A R hall tonight urging all members to attend. Fourth of July business will close and new business will be discussed. The Lincoln highway cutoff is under construction with four gangs between Wahoo and Rising. The proposed route would place Osceola and Shelby off the map. attendees are urged to help decide.
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G. A. R. Hall
Lincoln Highway
Wahoo
Rising
Osceola
Shelby
Calvin Coolidge Jr Dies of Blood Poison
The nation mourns as Calvin Coolidge Jr., younger son of President Calvin Coolidge, dies at 10 29 p m. Burial is set for today in Northampton Vermont where the President was born after simple White House services and another ceremony at Northampton.
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Calvin Coolidge, JR
White House
Calvin Coollidge Jr
Coolidge
Northampton
New England
Mrs H V Harlan and children visit California relatives
Mrs H V Harlan and children James and Patricia Ann arrived yesterday from Long Beach California to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Nels Anderson.
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H. V. Harlan
James and
Patricia Ann
Long Beach
Calif
Nels Anderson
Local Mrs Leibee Visits Bradshaw Then Returns Home
Mrs. Frank Leibee spent Sunday at her Bradshaw home and returned to Osceola Sunday evening. Mrs Johnston is convalescing from a recent operation and Mrs Leibee supervises district clerk duties in her absence.
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Frank Leibee
Bradshaw
Osceola
Johnston
Liebee
Markets Today Produce and Grain Prices
Market snapshot from Duncan Produce Co. and Farmers Grain Co. shows current quotes for produce and grain. Prices reflect latest regional trading with listed commodities and handling charges.
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Duncan Produce Co
Farmers Grain Co
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