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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
4
A clearance sale announces a thirty percent discount on tractor tires and tubes at Gamble's. The offer targets farmers and equipment operators seeking maintenance bargains on essential farm parts. Limited quantities available at participating Gamble's locations.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doolittle of San Pedro California Mr. Arnie Bergenhog of Boston Massachusetts and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Anderson were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Gunnard Peterson.
Asbestos shingles and rolled roofing are reported at Gamble's along with rolled brick siding and tar vapor products. The listing notes these materials for home renovation or construction needs.
The Rev Hamilton is set to deliver a sermon at Fairview Church next Sunday August 1, inviting parishioners and visitors to attend the service.
Mr and Mrs Bill King and their children from Shelby were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Ellis and Rachel.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Salsbury's Rota Caps at Crouse-Tex Drug Co for pantry use. The note emphasizes timing as optimal for purchase.
Mrs. E J Tschauner and her children are visiting at the home of Mrs. Frank Shellmar dine, the mother of Mrs. Tschauner.
Mr and Mrs Emil Koziol visited Sunday with friends in Columbus.
Sunday William Bruce Pickett and his wife visited the Dale Clark residence near Stromsburg offering cordial greetings and social conversation.
If you are real thirsty just ask the girls to give you one of those large ice cold root beers for Sc at Crouse-Tex Soda Fountain.
Mr and Mrs Dale Taylor and their son of Palmer Nebraska were Sunday dinner guests at the Kenneth Richard home.
Edith Allinder returned to her Stromsburg home Tuesday night after a several day visit with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Elmer Allinder.
Mr and Mrs Louis Robak visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Emil Koziol in a cautious social gathering.
Local store Crouse-Tex Drug Co advertises Sunbeam electric toasters irons coffee makers electric clocks waffle irons hair clippers hot plates and related small appliances for home use.
A short list of grocery prices including 43¢ for crab apples and 39¢ for Skipp peanut butter with other items such as Early June peas and chocolate flavored syrup priced around 25¢ to 19¢ per unit. Local catalog style pricing snippets.
Robert Mann, Tom Reece, and T. V. Hamilton traveled to Chand Island Monday night to learn Osceola was chosen as the site for the District Legion Tournament to be held August 6 7 8.
Miss Rachel Ellis of Omaha spent the weekend in Osceola with her mother Mrs Roselie Ellis. Rachel is employed as secretary and assistant to Dr. G W Robertson in Omaha.
The Crouse-Tex pen features a gold content in its point that exceeds typical brands, offering two to three times more gold than others on the market.
The Rebekah Kensington and guests held their annual picnic at Osceola Park on Thursday July 22.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Schott entertained at a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening with Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Schott and daughters Catherine and Marion of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schott of Dannenbrog. Mr. Wm. Nelson of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cornish. Mrs. Eva Hennings. Elosie Schott. and Mrs. Gorden Sunberg of Lincoln.
An advertisement extols a single spraying of D. T. D. T from Crouse-Tex Drug Co. to keep flies away from cows for several weeks, promoting cattle protection through chemical treatment.
Miss Marjorie Brazee plays Rosé in the psychological drama Kind Lady presented by Hastings College summer theatre on July 27 and 28. The three act Edward Chodorov play, adapted from Hugh Walpole, enjoyed popularity in 1934 to 1936 and this marks the ensemble’s final summer performance directed by Keith Sivthow.
Dr Hess P T Z Crouse Tex Drug Co promotes a simple hog worming method claiming low cost and quick results for pig health with their product and guidance.
An advertisement claims the firm will supply men with better hair oils deodorant creams shaving lotions and creams. Crouse Tex Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs George Craven departed Tuesday for a week in Louix Falls South Dakota to visit relatives. The Chantry family held a reunion picnic at A J Chantry's home after several days visiting relatives. Electric fans are sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co. Wendell Chantry and sons David and John of Binghamton New York and A L Chantry Sr of Sidney Iowa traveled Monday after their own visit with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Case of Berkeley California, a former Osceola resident, is visiting as a guest at the Walter Berck home to spend time with the family and catch up on old acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Christian Gaede Ke hosted Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Wieseman. The gathering reflected a casual family setting with guests and conversation.
Chicken and Ham Dinner served at 5 p m during the St Vincent Church Picnic on Sunday August 1. Mr D B Hulquist returned from a Kimball area harvest trip last Friday. Miss Janet Kepner visited Omaha with her aunt Mrs R J Inness. Gamble s DeLuxe Tires advertised as tops in value with new low prices for buyers.
Miss Olive McBeth returns from a three week trip to San Francisco as a Junior Red Cross convention delegate. She also spent time in Portland with her brother D. W. McBeth. Miss Ruby Walgren visited the Ray Walgren home in York last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fjell and Mr and Mrs Herman Eklund left Sunday for a week of vacation in the Black Hills.
D T bombs from Crouse Tex Drug Co kill flies and spiders and other insects according to the label tests and advertisements.
Mr and Mrs W G Herrmann of Stromsburg were in Osceola Sunday to spend time with his cousins the four Herrmann brothers while Rev Carl Herrmann was in town.
New shades of nylon hose are offered by Crouse-Tex Drug. The ad notes a selection intended to reduce runs and improve wear, highlighting comfort and durability in the updated stock.
The firm specializes in filling prescriptions with pure drugs. Saturday visitors at the John Fintel home included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zelkie from California, and Mrs. Emma Bohen and Mrs. Erma Sommers from Utica.
Mr and Mrs S J Krance Sr of St Paul and Mrs S J Kosmicki and family of Farewell were Sunday guests at the Jimmy Krance home.
A birthday dinner Sunday at the residence of R. Timm welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morris Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hanshew Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gibbon and Bonnie and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hopwood and family and friend.
Miss Catherine Schott of New ee City and Miss Jeanice Schott spent Monday in Lincoln, engaging in local affairs and sightseeing activities.
The Johnson family held an annual picnic at Osceola Park Sunday afternoon. Attendees from outside Polk County included Mr and Mrs C Donald Bennett and daughter Kathi of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Glenn Felix and son Roger of Geneva.
The Record force received a card from Bess Shelmadine at Buffalo Wyoming. Bess, Mrs. Clyde Smith, Dolores, and Elsie Cerny are enjoying a two week's vacation on a ranch. Dick Smith and Don Anderson left last week for Twin Falls Idaho to seek summer employment.
Dr C R Peterson has been on the sick list for over a week and was unable to continue his office work.
The advertisement proclaims long lasting color and quality finishing. Sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co.
The Berck family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for letters cards and gifts given to Mardell during her hospital stay. They thank Rev Randall Franzer and clergy DeWitt Keane and OBoyl for bedside prayers and the Sisters for prayers and an advance birthday party. They also thank Dr Kelly for his loyal service. Walter Marjorie and Mardell Berck.
Louie Hester expresses gratitude to relatives friends and visitors for cards gifts flowers and hospital visits. thanks the Sisters for their kind care.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kluck and family express deep appreciation to the Osceola Fire Department for its efforts and assistance at the time of their son s drowning near Clarks.
Mrs. Juanita Mierow and Billy Gene thank all who sent cards gifts flowers and visited them during their stay in Stromsburg hospital.
Five friends of Joan Wallace traveled from Omaha to visit her parents Dr. and Mrs. Ord O. Wallace over the weekend. The group spent Sunday together, extending support during her stay in the hospital.
A group traveled to Hebron to attend the wedding of their classmate Mrs. Janice McDermot to Dr. James Malek. They returned to Omaha on Tuesday.
Alfield E Franzen pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Bible Study at 6 p m. Next week marks the congregation 75th anniversary with events August 4 8 include guest speaker Dr Oscar A Benson and reunion dinner Friday at 11 a m.
Maurice L. Swenson pastor leads services on the tenth Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 a.m. Divine worship at 11 a.m. A confirmation class is held Saturday at 8 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday August 5 at 2 30 p.m. Brotherhood gathers 8 15 p.m. A guest speaker, Rev John Oberg of Orion Illinois, appears August 8. Luther League convention runs August 15 16 at Osceola.
Rev. John H. Howe pastors St. Vincent Church on Sunday after Pentecost August 1 1948 with Masses at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m Weekday Mass at 7 15 a m Communion Sunday for Altar Society and married people Confessions Saturday 5 5 30 p m 8 8 30 p m
The Methodist Church announces Rev. G. H. Underhill as our new minister. Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00, with a royal welcome planned for Rev. Underhill and his family. A reception is set for Monday evening, August 3 in the church parlors.
In Polk County Nebraska the administratrix filed a final account and petition for final settlement and heirship distribution. A hearing is set for August 20 1948 at 10 AM to contest the report and discharge the administratrix. Dated July 27 1948 L. M. Merrick County Judge seal July 29 Aug 5-12.
In Polk County Nebraska a petition to appoint Martin Valasek as administrator of Rosemary Valasek's estate has been filed. A hearing is set for August 20, 1948, at 10 a.m. Dated July 27, 1948. July 29 Aug. 5-12.
Mrs Reynold Carlson visited Wednesday with Mrs Edwin Olson. Families from St Edwards joined Sunday dinner at Harlan Johnson's. Rev Paul Nelson and Pauline visited Harold W Johnson. Herman Ohlswagen from Denver dined with Edwin Olson. Mary Wegmann from Lincoln visits Otto Wegmann's family three weeks. LaRita Johnson stayed with Judy Larson in Stromsburg. Roy Rider and children from Lincoln and Eliza beth Rudeen with C G Rudeen dined at Gustave Peterson’s Monday. T C W club picnic at Osceola park. Lawrence Swanson family to San Antonio Texas for three weeks with Vernon Swanson. Thelma Rystrom visited Marlene Johnson Thursday and Friday. Walter Orten of Omaha called on Mrs John Gestrine. Carola Johnson of Lincoln visiting Lena Johnson two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Johnson with Wayne and Keith Johnson and Miss Evelyn Oquist visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gestrine and family.
Classified notice promotes National Farm Loan Association loans with dividends reducing interest to about 3 percent. No commissions or fees, expedited service, profits returned to borrowers. Contact W. J. Stead Secretary-Treasurer in Osceola Nebraska, office with Campbell Nyberg Attorneys.
A job notice seeks a man to assist the District Manager with growing local business. Alignment with Department of Agriculture program. Requires permanent work and farm experience. Contact Mr. Michael Conley at Oelwein Chemical Company in Oelwein, Iowa.
Job ad seeking a reliable progressive man for a farm store sales position. Promises very satisfactory income. Apply to Mr. Hickman at Montgomery Ward & Co. Columbus Nebraska.
Reliable man with car wanted to call on farmers in E Polk County. No experience or capital required. Permanent position offering 15 to 20 dollars a day. Write today McNess Company Dept A Freeport Til 15-22x.
A five minute test advertises TEOL fungicide claiming full strength formula penetrates to reach more germs and stop athlete’s foot itch. It promises new foot comfort or a 390 refund and mentions purchase at Crouse-Tex today.
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