Osceola News in July 1916 Highlights Heat Death and Local Events
Reports from Osceola note Mrs. Louis Nebosis Jr. found dead from heat in a farm garden and a newborn boy born July 1. Other items include W J Rickley’s death in Omaha, funeral notices, smallpox quarantine at Fred Schmoker’s, a Central Meat Market fire, Hortense Inks and Frank Lehmer wedding, large Fourth of July turnout, harvest beginning in Polk County, and talk of potential Mexican border callups impacting farm labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nebosis Jr
Osceola
Fred Green Satrday
Lincoln
W J. Rickley
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Fred Schmoker
Schmoker
Central Meat Market
North Bend
Fair Grounds
Polk County
Mexico
Osceola Notes Oscar Anderson Marriage Seattle and Local News
Osceola friends announce the June 19 marriage of Oscar Anderson to Lenore Sthel Small in Seattle. A 12x50 addition is planned for McDonald’s Cash Store to serve growing business as a warehouse. The late Dr Harley Gregg’s body was brought from Chicago and laid to rest in Osceola. A Sewing Club forms to aid younger girls with Florence Addison leading the first meeting and several local girls in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Oscar Anderson
Lenore Sthel Small
Seattle
Washington
Oscar
McDonald
Shell
Harley Gregg
Chicago
Greggs
Florence Addison
Virginia
Lois Crossant
Mary Jane Thrasher
Lois Tyler
Alberta Anderson
Althea Peterson
Alberta Croisant
Death claims Henry Nantkes in Osceola residence
Henry E. Nantkes born 1862 near Edwardsville Illinois to Ambe and Abbe Nantkes died at the family home in Osceola on June 30. Notation of life closes in a local obituary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Nantkes
Ambe
Abbe Nantkes
Edwardsville
Til
Osceola
Local News Briefs from Osceola Fairgrounds and City Council
Intense heat and wind shadow attendance at weekend races and games. Osceola beat Stromsburg 6 to 2 in Saturdays ball game. Sundays Osceola and Shelby tied 7 all in the ninth, with the game called in the 11th. Crouse-Tex Drug Co changes hands, Sam Crouse to run it, Henry Tex moving to California. City council approved the annual levy cut from 19.7 to 1.15 mills. Thefts at John Rogers clothing store stole shirts and neckties. Mrs. M E Daniels dislocated hip in a car crash. Rivoli program features Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville in Captain January. Joan Bennett and Cary Grant in Big Brown Eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aze
Leona
Gilbert
Wilbur
Fairgrounds
Osceola
Stromsburg
Shelby
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Henry Tex
Sam Crouse
John Rogers Clothing
M. E. Daniels
Merritt Clark
Colorado
Shirley Temple
Guy Kibbee
Slim Summerville
Joan Bennett
Cary Grant
Can Surplus Canning to Preserve Market Value
The piece discusses aluminum barriers that breathe or seal to protect surplus war materials from rust and deterioration. Through Army ordnance contracts the canning process allows open storage on government reservations or private spaces, potentially saving billions in equipment value by avoiding warehousing costs.
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Ordnance Department of the Army
War Sparks Spread of Scalp Ringworm in Schools
Dr. Stephen Rothman notes a rising scalp ringworm outbreak across American schools linked to wartime crowding travel and neglect. He cites New York City as a turning point in 1943 with spread through children, especially boys, via direct contact and contaminated items like combs, hats, and seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Rothman
Hygeia
Health Magazine
England
France
Europe
Rothman
United States
New York City
Seabees' Foxhole Companion Radio Aids War Efforts
Navy Seabees devise the Foxhole Companion a compact radio made from a razor blade safety pin wire and headphones. Ship's Cook Edward E Bourgault of Newton Center Mass describes how after landing in the Marianas he built the device to receive standard wavelengths and airfield pilot chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Edward E. Bourgault
Newton Center
Mass
Marianas
Stock Market Speculators and Survival Rates
Experts say only 5 percent of speculators in today’s stock market can expect to gain beyond their initial investment. About 30 percent break even, while 65 percent consistently lose money, driven by tips and hunches, small margins, and margin buying from $500 to $2,000. Unforeseen events like earnings news and strikes trigger panics and mass selling.
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Stock Exchange
Artificial Insemination Aids Dairy Breeding
Experts note artificial insemination improves dairy cattle breeding and offers multiple benefits. It lets small dairies use better bulls, avoids crossbreeding with multiple sires, removes herd sire risks, frees feed for extra cows, and reduces spread of genital diseases.
Card of Thanks from Esther Burgess
I wish to thank pall bearers musicians and all the good neighbors and friends who sent flowers and stood by and helped out during my recent bereavement. God bless each and every one of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Burgess
Mrs Dunn Thankful for Support While Hospitalized
Statement from Mrs James Dunn expressing sincere appreciation for ecards flowers and many friends who visited during hospitalization. She notes kindness was greatly appreciated.
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James Dunn
Family thanks following mother’s death from Brighams Moseman family
The Brigham and Moseman families express gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers cards and acts of kindness after the death of their mother and grandmother. Mr and Mrs Homer Brigham Genene Mr and Mrs Geo E Moseman and their sons extend thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Brigham and
Genene
Geo E. Moseman
Thanks for cards flowers and gifts during my hospital stay
Leonard Hiemer thanks friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and gifts received while in hospital. He also thanks neighbors who helped harvest his grain and expresses deep appreciation.
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Leonard Hiemer
Want ads catalog for Osceola sales and rentals
Various local want ads list items for sale and services in Osceola. Brown wool ladies suit size 15 and blue white pinstripe suit at Jackson Cleaners. Norge appliances dealer claims products. Fourth of July Fries promotion. Innes pickup attachment for Allis Chalmers, lawn mower, duplier Bee Vac washing machine, queen size items and household goods. Farm rental notice and sales positions advertised with contact names and phone numbers. World-Herald orders accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cleaners
Osceola
Norge
Walstead Bros
Geo
Inness
Innes
Allis Chalmers Combine
C. E. Daniels
John M. Staroscik
W H. Kelley
Shelby
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Freeport
Ray C. Pierson
Alfred Bolstad
Post Office
Louis Scholz
The
World-Herald
The Swede Home Church Service Schedule
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads the Fourth Sunday after Trinity worship with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. This week the Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Evening Bible School runs 8 to 10 p.m.
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Alfield E. Franzen
Trinity
Ladies Aid
Lutheran Church Service Schedule Announcement
Maurice Lewenson, Pastor invites to the 4th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a m and Divine Worship at 11 a m. Welcome to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Methodist Church Announces July Schedule and Picnic
Rev G A Randall presides Sunday School at 10:00. No preaching on July 14 or 21. Dr A V Hunter will preach July 28 and lead quarterly conference. WCTU members and families hold annual picnic at the park at 6 p m Thursday July 1th. everyone brings a picnic lunch.
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Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
A. V. Hunter
WCTU
Osceola Bank Report and Local Public Notices
Bank balance sheet for The First National Bank of Osceola Nebraska dated June 29 1946 lists assets liabilities and capital, including loans government obligations and deposits. Sheriff sale and court notices outline delinquent tax foreclosure lands in Osceola Polk County with auction set for August 6 1946 and a Polk County Nebraska estate matter requiring hearings July 19 1946.
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U. S
Prague Doctrine and J Huss Spark Czech Reform
Trouble Spot Prague fueled religious and political upheaval across Europe. John Huss preached church reform at a Prague pulpit, igniting Czech nationalism that influenced the Thirty Years War and loss of independence under Austrian rule. Saint Wenceslaus and a statue in Wenceslaus Square marked contrasting eras.
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Prague
Europe
John Huss
Wenceslaus
King Wenceslaus
Saint Wenceslaus
Wenceslaus Square
Notice to Creditors in Brown estate Polk County
Creditor claims against Bernice H. Brown deceased must be filed in County Court by October 19 1946. A hearing to adjust and allow claims will be held October 21 1946 at the County Court Room. Dated June 21 1946. L. M. Merrick County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Bernice H. Brown
L. M. Merrick
Polk County Nebraska Estate of David J Smith
The County Court in Polk County Nebraska has directed the probate of the estate of David J Smith deceased. All claims against the estate must be filed in the County Court by October 26 1946 or be forever barred. Dated June 28 1946 County Judge Jul 4 11 18
Notice of Hearing in Polk County Nebr on Estate
In Polk County Nebraska the State gives notice that Jenny Mentink has filed a petition for the estate of John Lindquist deceased who died December 31 1830. The hearing is set for July 26 1946 at 10 00 A M before the County Judge to determine time of death heirs kinship and right of descent of the described real property the West Half of the Southwest Quarter Section 7 Township 14 North Range 2 West of the 6th P M.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Andrew M. Nelson
Ethel I. Nelson
Osceola
John Lindquist
Jennie Mentink
Seal
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Probate for Anna Scholz Deceased
Petition filed for probate of Anna Scholz will and for appointment of Louis Scholz as executor. Hearing set for July 26, 1946 at 10 a.m. before County Judge. Dated June 28, 1946. Jul 4 11 18.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Anna Scholz
Louis Scholz
L. M. Merrick
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Nebr
Romance of the
Eddie Dean
Joan Barton
March of Time—Cartoon—News
Outlaw
Jack Bunter
Jane Russell
Movietone News and Cartoon
Osceola Kaatchery
Shelby Hatchery
Jim Fosbender
Seabees
First National Bank
F.D.J.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
Hesler
Osceo
Hinck
Beauty Shop
Columbus
Ord G. Wallace
GC. R. Peterson
Osceola, Nebr
H. S. Eklund
Res
U. S. Ge
Inc. Postal Savings
Ified
State of
Polk
Ss. I
Frank D. Mills
W. H. Pierce
M. A. Mills
W. R. Kepner
District Court
Fifth Judicial District of
Katherine Buckner
Morningside
Smith
Nance and Morrill
Jimmy
Gunnard Peterson
W. W. Norton
Omaha World-Herald
Braska
Neel End
Waldorf
van Johnson
Joan Leslie
Robert Hutton
Egis
White Horse Inn
Cape Regis
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
David J. Smith
Hotel Lincoln
HOTEL
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Legionnaire Club
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