Death toll from Nebraska cyclone claims Rev Henry Zinnecker
A Nebraska cyclone killed Rev Henry Zinnecker of North Bend near Madison. The storm toppled the Scher farm seven miles west of Madison, crushing Mrs Scher and the hired man Loy Ware. Zinnecker died instantly when struck by a beam. Mrs Zinnecker and her father-in-law were unharmed. Neighbors and Madison citizens recovered the bodies from the rubble.
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Henry Zinnecker
North Bend
Paul Timm
Omaha Bee
Robert Scher
Madison
Nebr
Loy
Ware
Elgin
Revinnecker
Scher Farm
Mr. Zinnecker
Mrs. Scher
Mr. Ware
Mrs. Zinnaecker
Ak Sar Ben Races at Ak Sar Ben Field
Omaha booster group backs Ak-Sar-Ben Field with a major racing meet set for June 3 to 27. Over 105000 in purses, international entries including Mexico and Canada, a 10000 seat grandstand, and stars like Phusla the $100000 Speed Marvel. The schedule lists Speed Inaugural June 32nd, Queens Plate June 10th, Chamber of Commerce Stake June 20th, Nebraska Handicap June 24th, Stock Yards Derby June 27th for twenty two racing days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
Omaha
Thore~ Breds
Ak-Sar-Ben
West
Mexico
Canada
Ak-Sar- Ben Field
Phusla
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Stock Yards
Church Services and Membership Update
First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 A M and worship at 11:00 A M with evening services at 8:00 P M. School of Missions at 7:00 P M. Pastor Thos E Barr. First Methodist Church invites worship at 11:00 A M and 8:00 P M with mid week service Wednesday and choir rehearsal Thursday. Six new members joined last Sunday, total 42 since the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
School of Missions
Thos. E. Barr
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Sunday School and Services
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m and Divine service at 11 a m with Swedish language morning worship. Luther League to present a program next Sunday at 8 p m and Ladies Aid to meet at 2 30 p m on Thursday June 4. Harmony Society to be hosted by Evelyn and Nina Johnson Thursday evening June 11. Pastor Adolf Serenius invites young ladies to attend and help organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Divine
Luther League
Harmony Society
Evelyn
Nina Johnson
Valley Church
Epworth League
Grace and Valley Churches to Hold Sunday School Picnic
Grace Church and Valley Church announce their annual Sunday School picnic on Friday June 5 at Mike Horst grove with 11 o clock gathering. Grace and Valley Sunday Schools invite attendees to bring baskets and share in a good old time with pastor W. C. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace and Valley Sunday Schools
Mike Horst
W. C. George
Sunday Dinner at Shelby Honors Mrs. Lida Corbett
A family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Kuntzelman in Shelby to honor Mrs. Lida Corbett of Long Beach California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hanson and their young daughter of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Knight and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Corbett, Margaret Lockard, and the Kuntzelmans and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Kuntzelman
Lida Corbett
Long Beach
Calif
J.W. Corbett
Herbert Hanson
Lincoln
P. L. Knight
Steve Corbett
Margaret Lockard
Shelby
York Clinic
Teegerstrom
J. L. Hudd
York
E. R. Dillsaver
C. M. Dillsaver
Wm. Keys
Thayer
J. N. Norton
Norton
St. Paul
Minn
Alice Lindburg
Harvard
Oscar Strand and
Som
Saronville
Red Feather Mash Elevates Crowing H. C. Duncan Produce
Red Feather Growing Mash boosts poultry performance as growers crow about gains. The product by H. C. Duncan Produce Co. is highlighted for improving feed efficiency and flock health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Duncan Produce Co
Polk County Boy Invited to Chicago Roundup
The Chicago Association of Commerce seeks cowboys from Polk County to compete in the Chicago Roundup at Grant Park Stadium August 15 to 23. With thirty thousand dollars in cash purses and championships at stake, organizers invite former broncho riders steer wrestlers and calf ropers to request prize lists and rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Chicago Association of Commerce
Great West
Chicago
Grant Park Stadium
Tex Austin
Chicago Assn. of Commerce
Printer J. W. Steever Visits Polke County Relatives
J. W. Steever of Goodland Kansas, brother of Perry and John Steever of Stromsburg, visited relatives and old friends in Polke County this week. A printer by trade, Steever began his career about thirty years ago in the Osceola Record office when the paper was upstairs in the Wagner studio. The Record acknowledges his friendly call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Steever
Goodland
Kans
Perry
John Steever
Stromsburg
Polke County
Mr. Steever
Osceola Record
Wagner Studio
Stetver
Pointed Paragraphs at a London Dinner Party
A Punch cartoon caption highlights a London dinner party where an old gentleman mocks American slang as Americans influence English. His neighbor retorts with a playful jab about the gentleman’s own speech. The exchange satirizes linguistic changes and snobbery in polite society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stranger Seeks Lawyer in Small Town
A mysterious visitor in a rural town asked, Have you a criminal lawyer in the place. The resident replied maybe we have but warned they cannot prove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Morning Post
Editor mocks king and devil claim in chaotic dialogue
The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports Frank Lawrence taunts King Baggett Jr asking if he believes in a devil. Junior dismisses the idea as a Santa Claus trick and asserts his father is behind it. A jokey courtroom exchange features a judge asking about guilt and a suspect named Rastus denying prior theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lawrence
Universal
King Baggett, Jr
Frank
Junior
Santa ‘Claus
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
A Statement of School Finances
A summary notes funds raised by school activities do not include regular district funds. The statement lists finances from student activities and events, clarifying which money is self generated and separate from official district funding.
Financial report for high school stage remodeling details
A detailed financial record lists costs for scenery lighting labor and materials for a high school stage project. It itemizes payments to Twin City Scenic Corp U P Ry Campbell Hwd and others, total receipts and disbursements, and balance on hand with a final note: amount due to Twin City Scenic Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aud Thorium
Twin City Scenic Corporation
U. P. Ry
W. O. Cox
Campbell Hwd
Elec
Millard Timm
Ira Trland
Vern Hamilton
Perry Miller
Craven Lbr. Co
Veach & Berggren
G. T. Ray
Hassler Drug Co
E. Andrews
Oscar M. Thorson
Twin City Scenic Corp
H. S. Athletic Asssn
Twin City Scep
Iel Hartson
T. C. Scen. Corp
Co. E. Andrews
Athletic Assn. 1924 25 financial report and year end
The Athletic Association reports 1924 25 receipts totaling 1998 26 with 586 79 balance. It lists deposits from banks and fund accounts plus income from plays and events. Payments listed total 1461 47 with 388 79 on hand and 98 32 due on outstanding items.
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Athletic Assn
Ist
Natl Bank
First Natl Bank
H. W. Pike
H. S. Athletic Assn
Social gatherings and club activities noted
The Ladies Aid Society will meet Friday with hostesses Fentress Wagner Jeffrey Elledge and Miss Allegra Johnson. Merry Workers hosted by Heald Hastings and Courtney. Mrs Lund of Stromsburg hosted Silent Six birthday club. CN Chapter P IE O sisterhood hosted luncheon at Mrs L M Shaw with L R Israel and F D Mills helping. Miss Anna Ludden of Lincoln attended as out of town guest. Entre Nous met with Mrs Don Byers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Mesdames Fentress
Wagner
Jeffrey
Elledge
Allegra Johnson
Mesdames Heald
Hastings
Courtney
Lund of
Stromsburg
Silent Six Birthday Club
CN Chapter
P. IE. O. Sisterhood
L. M. Shaw
L. R. Israel
F. D. Mills
Anna Ludden
Lincoln
Entre Nous
Don Byers
Union Pacific Calf Club Special Train Planned
Union Pacific announces a Calf Club Special train from Stromsburg August 24 to Beatrice September 4 visiting Stromsburg Rising City Fremont Schuster Mar folk Albion Fullerton Central City Grand Island St Paul Kearny Broadwater Gering Chappell Lodge Pole Wahoo Valley and Lincoln. Twenty one purebred bulls will travel with exchanges at each stop for scrub bulls, and a boys and girls calf club will form at each stop with minimum ten members sponsored by local chambers of commerce and similar bodies.
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Union Pacific
Stromsburg
Beatrice
Stromshbure
Rising City
Fremont
Schuster Marfolk
Albion
Fullerton
Central City
Grand Island
St. Paul
Keariy
Broadwater
Gering
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Wahoo
Valley
Lincoln
Chambers of Commerce
Eca
Preparing for Summer Milk Production
The article urges dairy farmers to use green feed and sun exposure to build cows’ reserves while noting heavy milkers need extra feed beyond pasture. It stresses clean, quick handling, protective sun exposure for milk cans, udder cleaning, clipping for hygiene, and avoiding contamination to prevent souring and financial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
Citizen's Military Training Camps Gain Parent Support
Omaha May 27 1925 Parents of boys aged 17 to 24 endorse Citizen's Military Training Camps as a solution for summer vacation plans. Major General George B Duncan notes widespread faith in Uncle Sam's camps opening August at Fort Des Moines Fort Snelling Fort Leavenworth and Jefferson Barracks. Belief stresses that if good enough for presidents and army officers' sons, the camps are good for the average American boy.
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Omaha
Nebr
George B. Duncan
Seventh Corps
Nebi
Sam
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Jefferson’ Barracks
United States
Nebraska Band Concert at Wanahoo Park June 7
The Nebraska State Band led by Arthur J. Babich performs at Wanahoo Park Wahoo Nebr Sunday evening. Soloists include Edith Schlytern mezzo soprano Jay S Williams saxophone Stephen Jolinek cornet Hobart Warde flute. Program features Fantastique Overture Morning Noon and Night June Night An All Alone Swanee River and more with intermission and final Star Spangled Banner.
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Nebraska State Band
Wanahoo Park
Wahoo
Nebr
Arthur J. Babich
W. Ralph Fetterman
Edith Schlytern
Jay S. Williams
Stephen Jolinek
Hobart Warde
Band Concert Postponed To Saturday Night
Bad weather forced the weekly band concert to be moved from Wednesday evening to Saturday night. Organizers express gratitude for the rain and note schedule flexibility due to conditions.
Automobiles Cause 19000 Deaths in 1924 United States
New York May 43 1925 national bureau of casualty and surety underwriters reports 19000 deaths and 450000 injuries from autos in 1924. Daily toll 52 dead and 5650 injured with a slower rise in deaths than prior years due to anti accident campaigns.
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New York
United States
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Bureau
Teachers Examinations Set in Osceola This Saturday
An examination for teachers will be held in Osceola on Saturday June 6 1925. The regular program will be followed and this is the last chance to qualify under the old certification law before the new law takes effect July 1 1925. I D Huston County Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Church
H. A. Taylor
Ladies Aid
A. S. Nelson
Adolf Serenius
Grace & Valley Churches
Grace Church
Rastus
Zurich
Financial Report
Walter Baker Co
John Oberg
R. C. Raeder
Fred Scow
South Omaha
Anton Micek
Earl Aden
S. J. Funkhouser
Orceola
J. Q. Rathbun
Kate Blake
St. Louis
John McMeekin
Oliver Scow
Weston
Fred J. Strain
George Abts
Walter Umshler
Columbus
Nellie Hill
H. W. Amshler
H. W. Johnson
Herman Anderson
Herbert Abts
Tom Reece
Hiawatha Kansas
Frank Kloake
Valparaiso
Zahler
David City
F. M. Leibee
Wm. Brigham
M. J. Arner
Dorcas Society
Methodist Church
Osceola Bank
H.S. Athletic Alssn
Omaha School Sup. Co
Atletic Equipment Smelter Arms Co
F. W. Mouden
Effie Mouden
POLE
Chas
Weeping Water
Polk
High Prairie School
H. A. Cramer
Harvey Alfred
A. T. Alfred
Agda Johanson
Sweden
Gretchen Kihlander
A. L. Finstrom
D. S. Wyant
Newman Grove
Malvern
Board Proceedings
DIST
Board of Education
George Matheson
Nebr. Gas & Electric Co
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
Geo. E. Campbell
Pearle Matheson
City of
Messrs. Liebers and Lawritson
Nebraska Dairy Development Society
Underwood and Underwood
Citizen’s Military Training Camp News
V. F. Safranek
Adante
Hayden
Killan
Ring Hager
Jay . Williams
Chas. G. Dawes
Leon Jessel
Swanee
Fred W W. Hager
Loreley
Nesvadda
Trombone Fillmore
I. D. Huston
Mms
Sf Ae
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