25 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
1
Preparations under way for an Old Settlers Picnic in Osceola on Friday August 9 with a fast ball game an address by Hon Edgar Howard of Columbus free swimming a pavement dance and races with prizes. Residents should register at the courthouse lunch baskets coffee and cream to be provided.
Nebraska agriculture officials urge Polk county farmers to mow weeds now to revive pastures damaged by drought and over grazing. Field tests show mowing during peak weed blossoming weakens roots and reduces seeding, with fall annual weeds like Downy Brome and Little Barley noted as poor pasture value.
Julius Nebosi¢ and son Walter accompanied Clayton Rystrom to Sehuvier on business Friday. A baby son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Bernt at St. Marcs Hospital in Columbus on July 17 but did not live. threshing outfits are active with 10-15 bushels per acre. A St Andrews church benefit picnic was held at Ellers Hall pasture with ice cream and refreshments.
Local residents attended a Swede Home missionary meeting on Saturday afternoon. Numerous visits followed at family homes including Reebs and Garling, with gatherings in Stromsburg and Central City area. A tractor injury occurred near Clark with Frank Foesburg receiving stitches.
George Buchta and family visited Columbus on Thursday while Bruce Cowgill joined his parents for a Monroe Sunday picnic. Many guests stayed with the Dake and McCormick families at various homes over the weekend.
Any person aged 65 or older who is entitled under S. F. 137 passed in 1935 may obtain an application from the County Commissioner or the County Treasurer office. Polk County Old Age Pension Board.
Subscriptions are being accepted at this office for the Omaha and Lincoln Daily newspapers. Patrons may sign up to receive both papers, with renewal reminders issued through the office.
Omaha business and civic leaders push to federalize a straight through route from Muscatine Iowa to North Platte Nebraska using existing state roads to join U S 30, cutting 90 miles off North Platte Chicago travel and bypassing Des Moines. A coalition meeting will discuss the campaign.
Secretary Jay Hastings prepares the county fair program ahead of the August 27 opening. Indications point to a stronger fair with free acts and more acts to be added. An improved public address system will reach all grounds and flood lights will brighten the amphitheatre area at night. Races are expected to surpass last year with several thoroughbreds moving into the county. Exhibit space calls rise daily and all spaces may be filled by entry day.
F N Larson appeals a Polk county judgment of 6102 dollars issued to his sisters Ellen Shenk and Hannah Fightmaster who claimed notes assigned by their father N A Larson. He alleges the assignment and signature were obtained by artifice and that the father borrowed 22000 from a federal land bank with a plan to distribute cash to the daughters and cancel the notes as a gain to the son.
Naptha Gas cleans and leaves no odor, available at Crouse-Tex Drug Co for 30 cents.
Social notes recount visits by Marie Scholz and Frank Scholz from Minnesota and Iowa to Shelby to see parents the Scholz family. Other items mention trips to Gresham Blair Cozad Sprague and Norman Oklahoma for deaths and family needs, with several exchanges of relatives and travel across Nebraska and Iowa.
Funeral services for Hermann August Hansen were held at the Lutheran Church in Elk Horn Nebraska with burial in Prospect Cemetery. The 71 year old, born in Marne Germany, died of pleuro-pulmonary disease at his son Frank Hansen's home in David City after a period of ill health. He resided in Elkhorn Osceola Albion and David City, married January 17 1888 to Franke Wicht, survived by five children William O Hansen Mrs C B Hall Frank Adolph and Elmer C Hansen and several grandchildren. He leaves brothers Otto of Tilden Theodore of Omaha and sisters Alma Hansen Mrs Henry Bickel and Mrs Charles Koch.
Clyde Stevens aged 35 rural mail carrier at Polk for more than 15 years died at York Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He entered hospital Friday and remained in serious, semi conscious condition until death. Survived by widow Elsie Stevens two sons and his parents Mr and Mrs William Stevens and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements pending. Archie Stevens a cousin served as substitute carrier.
The Polk County board discussed continuing the government relief contract but adjourned without action. Since last July the county has spent over 22 000 for relief, not counting federal funds. Critics say local control would cut costs, while harvest labor demand alters relief needs and nearby counties plan to exit the federal plan on August 1. The issue remains muddled amid state press denials.
Osceola ball club lost to Stromsburg on Stromsburg field last Sunday. A tight game until the eighth inning when Stromsburg unleashed its power and pulled ahead, finishing 12 to 4.
The Stoner Club met July 17 at Mrs. Frank Hendrickson home with 21 members and guests. A planned August 21 picnic at Buckley Park Stromsburg was set, Ruby Lewis joined as new member, and flood relief comforts were sent to southern Nebraska. A penny collection collected 79 cents and a summer lunch followed.
Men are sought for Rawleigh routes in Nance South Platte and South Greeley counties. Apply today Rawleigh Co Dept NBIG-268 SB Freeport Illinois.
Music pupils under Miss Helen Danielson gave a fine recital at Polk Methodist Church on Thursday evening. Mothers presented Miss Danielson with a bouquet. The column lists visits and travels of residents from Polk and nearby towns, including trips to Lincoln, Denver, Omaha, and Crete.
Announcement details a new firm of Bonded Abstractors formed by Philip Nyberg and Phil B Campbell. Nyberg has years in the field and has spent the last ten months with Campbell. Partnership allows an abstractor to be available for rush jobs, making Nyberg a permanent community member.
About 250 University of Nebraska alumni and former students are listed in Who's Who in America. Nebraska officials note the university’s strong showing with 1 in 90 honorees having Nebraskan ties. The list spans professors lawyers scientists and more with Willa Cather and John J. Pershing among the names.
Polk County reports 146 boys and girls enrolled in 4-H club work this year. Statewide 19 075 youth participate, up from 16 881 in 1934, with increased attendance at judging and demonstration schools and club camps. Agricultural Agent Kelly forwarded the figures from L. T. Frisbie, state club leader.
Pete Lesner offers local and long distance hauling with contact at phone 3013. See Davis in Columbus today for details and promises a better tomorrow.
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