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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
5
Local figure Bill Maupin has stopped wearing yellow shoes as part of a personal style change. No official statement was released and the move appears idiosyncratic rather than linked to a broader campaign.
Lew Shelley argues for legislation on female book agents. The piece mocks soft jobs and lauds hard work, hints at politics in Washington, and jokes about diplomats and incomes. It critiques consumer magazines teaching ease over effort and reflects older generations' views.
Auditorium offers two shows Friday and Saturday August 1-2 featuring The Eternal Struggle with Earle Williams Renee Adoree Barbara LeMarr and Wesley Barry Reginald Barker production set as a northern outdoor drama with dramatic episodes and scenic beauty Max Sennett's Bathing Girls and the News Tuesday and Wednesday August 5-6 with Dorothy Phillips in Slander the Woman filmed in Canadian wilds and outdoor drama themes Also an upcoming preview The Covered Wagon pending release
Osceola residents and visitors are noted across a long column with many household travel updates. Dr H H Cox, Miss Mary Anderson, F L Henderson, Mae Henderson, and G T Ray visit relatives in nearby towns while others return from Omaha Lincoln Wakefield and Columbus. Local farm activity, crop notes, births, and business openings are reported along with social visits and service ads.
Sam Crouse and family left early this week for a two or three week vacation driving to Winnipeg Canada with planned visits to places of interest along the route. Several shipments of cattle and stock were reported by Paulson Bros. and Steve Georgiou with varying destinations. Olof Hedlund left for Ashland Wisconsin to visit his daughter Mrs N A Nelson. Miss Bess Deland rode to Rising City and Miss Myrtle Allinder returned from a visit with her sister Mrs Elmer Burke in Greeley Center. Chris Behle departed for Denver Tuesday evening.
A. B. Hedblooms Bargain List touts land deals across Nebraska and nearby Canada with prices per acre, including 160 and 320 acre parcels near Stromsburg Silver Creek York and Hall counties. The notice urges quick calls or visits to secure farm and property exchanges and permanent holdings.
The county agent helps poultry and pig clubs prepare for the state fair with leaders Mrs. Howard Adams and Mr. Adair directing culling demonstrations at homes of Edwin Jones and Wm Stevens. Fifteen attended. Upcoming events include Sewing and Cooking contests August 12, and a Buckley Park picnic August 13 with plans announced by Frisbie and Allegra Wilkins.
Miss Beatrice Cover came home to Central City on Saturday after a week with Miss Pauline Snider. Mrs. Carrie Lord returned to Julesburg Colorado on Saturday after a week with sister-in-law Mrs. I. B. LeMar. Mr and Mrs Harry Musselman drove to Norfolk for a Sunday visit and returned Monday after closing their show for a brief vacation away from town.
The churches announce Sunday services with better attendance despite road conditions. Pastor J A Klein presents the sermon topic Vocational Guidance Its necessity and by whom it should be given.
Sunday School at 10 Morning worship at 11 School of Missions at 6 30 P M Evening service at 8 P M Pastor Thos E Barr provides schedule for church activities
The First Methodist Church invites congregants to an evening service at 8 00 p m and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 p m Pastor H A Taylor delivers the message and leads the worship Friday night service or weekly prayer gathering is announced.
Eden Baptist Church Stromsburg posts July and August services with Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. No evening services due to park union services. Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 led by Pastor A. W. Lyons.
St Paul’s Ev Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 led by N L Nelson superintendent. Divine worship at 11:00 and evening service at 8:00. Luther League meets Thursday evening July 31 in the church parlors with Miss Signe Samuelson as hostess. Pastor Adolf Serenius invites a large turnout.
Sunday School starts at 10 00 a m with a preaching service at 11 00 a m Mr O F Alfred of Polk will speak Rev BE EB Eckloff of the First Church of Stromsburg preaches A cordial invitation to all
The M W A Camp No 820 notes a membership of 235 and conducts its regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.
An advertisement from L. E. Lindquist offers plumbing work, pump repair, gas engine repair, and general plumbing services. Located at Northwest Corner Square, the notice invites calls for any needed repairs or installations.
The County Court of Polk Nebraska notifies all interested in the estate of Frederick D Sarow that the executor has filed a final account and report, a petition for final settlement and for a determination of heirship, with an order of distribution and discharge. A hearing is set for August 1, 1924 at 2 p m. Objections may be made. Dated July 8, 1924. (SEAL) F H Ball County Judge.
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of August a Tolen deceased. Creditors must present claims by November 1 1924 and debts paid by August 1 1925. The county judge will sit August 1 September 1 and November 1 1924 at 10 am to receive examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated June 27 1924. F H Ball County Judge.
Miss Ruth Glasser travels to York on a Tuesday visit to her home and to assist in entertaining her uncle James and his daughter Edna from Lw god City Pa.
The teachers examinations will be held in Osceola Friday and Saturday August 1 and 2. The regular two day program will be followed. This will be the last examination before the opening of school. I. D. Huston, Co. Supt.
In Polk County Nebraska District Court a hearing is set for August 16 1924 at 10 a m to consider a license for administrator D C Cole to sell the East Half of the Southeast Quarter section 26 township 13 range 1 west to pay debts totaling 2833 72 and administration costs. Notice to interested parties will be published in the Osceola Record for four weeks.
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