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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
4
Public notice line indicating Thursday publication and Osceola Nebraska post office entry. Subscription rate listed as per annum. OCR shows archaic fiscal and postal wording with no clear event details or names.
A major automaker lists twelve driving rules to improve highway safety this summer. The guidelines emphasize courtesy, attentiveness, proper signaling, speed control near schools and crossings, and adherence to road signs. An estimated 20 million people will travel on American highways, making these rules timely for reducing accidents.
George Jackson announces a statewide 4 H essay contest for all club members with five cash prizes totaling 45 dollars. Submissions due August 1, essays on Nebraska limited to 2500 words. County committees select five per county, final judging August 31 at Lincoln, winners announced September 1 by the Governor.
Stromsburg residents share guest visits and trips to nearby towns. George Olson of Omaha visits his parents. Chaplain E W White, Baptist evangelist, dies at Omaha. Many locals attend picnics, fairs, and Fourth of July activities. جديد
In a playful column 25 years back townsfolk note several men shave their mustaches, mocking the trend while praising practical grooming. Osceola plans a new city park donated by Dr J H Smith of Cedar Rapids, with trees to come next spring, and a horse incident near the Osceola Bank ends without serious harm to George Gregg.
The Fourth of July picnic was well attended and enjoyed by all with afternoon attractions drawing families and neighbors to the community park for a day of celebration and activities.
Wesley Grapel attends next Sunday’s schedule with Sunday School at 2 PM, church service at 3 PM, and a fourth quarterly conference at 4 PM led by Dr. F F Travis, Lincoln District Supt. The Chapel Church Aid held a Fourth of July picnic at the Platte River.
Funeral services were held for Gordon Smith eight year old son of Lem and Mrs Smith after a fatal bullet wound while climbing a fence with a loaded rifle. The era features visits, new filling station on Meridian Highway, a Plymouth Sedan purchase, cattle shipments to Chicago, and a Dorothy Perkins facial event at Corner Drug Store in Osceola with July 15 to 20 beauty week announced.
Mr and Mrs D C Craig of Ashland spent a few days last week at the home of their daughter Mrs F B Kelly and family. Miss Helen Huston attending summer school at the State University spent a few days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs I D Huston.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reprint outlines five basic health rules from an eminent physician: drink plenty of water, sleep eight hours, regulate diet to avoid overeating, get fresh air especially during sleep, and exercise regularly to improve circulation and rebuild tissues. The piece suggests strict long term adherence could elevate humanity and reduce reliance on doctors and drugs.
Members and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Cunningham hosted a July 4 gathering at their home. A basket dinner stretched across lawn tables at noon, with lemonade, fruit nectar, ice cream, and cake. Races and games for all ages, including sack, foot, potato, ball contests, and volleyball for older attendees, drew eighty four participants reporting a good time.
Rev Fait Melin, pastor, leads St Pauls Lutheran Church notices. Thursday the Ladies Aid meets at Mrs V A Johnson home with Mrs Gilbert Johnson as assistant hostess. Friday hosts Luther League Reception for new Confirmation Class members. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10, English Worship at 11, English Vespers at 8 P M.
Morning service at 11:00 A M titled Happy People second of series. Evening service at 8:00 P M titled One Thing. Bible School starts at 10:00. All are welcome, including children. classes for old and young of both sexes.
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