Osceola News Highlights From June 3 1915
In days gone by thirty years ago on June 3 1915 a baby boy arrived at the Wilcox home. H L Crouse was summoned to Seward as his father died after a long illness. N Michener shipped goods to Plainview to become manager of the local power plant. Model Cafe served dinners at 25 cents. Osceola band opened its courthouse park concert with a large crowd, rain spoiled the ice cream supper. Three locals J G Rhodes A Gierhart T A Detweiler were in critical condition. White House reports imply the president may shift from watchful waiting to aggressive action abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wilcox
H. L. Crouse
Seward
Mr. Crouse
Or. N. Michener
Plainview
Michener
Light and Power Plant
Model Cafe
Osceola
Courthouse Park
J. G. Rhodes
A. Gierhart
T. A. Detweiler
White House
Osceola News Highlights Weddings Moves and Sports
Osceola reports farewell as Mrs W O Cox and sons head for Denver with Mr Cox already there. Lenore VanHoosen to visit Newton Iowa. Local wedding anniversaries and dinners noted. Carson Auto Co lists Ford sales from the past week. Osceola defeated Polk 7 to 5 in a Sunday baseball game. Paralyzing stroke strikes Mrs E R Ware. Marriages include Mildred Peterson and Burdette Baker. Minnie Stohl and Alfred Yungdahl. Hastings College graduate Robert Nuquist plans law school. Public health notes announce four June July health education workshops at regional colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Cox
Paul
Roscoe
Denver
Mr. Cox
Lenore VanHoosen
J. C. McCormick
Newton
Iowa
Clyde Smith
Charles Anderson
Emil
Evelyn
Shelby
Carson Auto Co
Ford
Otto Horst
Arthur Timm
N. O. Brown
Joe Lindeblade
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Russell Anderson
Stromsburg
Helen Lindquist
Mildred Hernbloom
University Place
Marion Pratt
Galesburg
Illinois
Mabel Thelander
San Diego
Calif
J. W. Altine
Charles Thelander
Douglas Fairbanks
Idaho
Hileen Enyeart
L. J. Enyeart
William Koehler
John Koehler
Edna Pratt
Osceola
Rice Institute
Houston
Texas
Polk
E. R. Ware
Mildred Peterson
Burdette Baker
Lutheran Church
Black Hills
Leonard Fellows
Brainard
Fellows
Minnie V. Stohl
John Stohl
Near Polk
Alfred O. Yungdahl
Olof Yungdahl
Valley Methodist Church
The
Polk County Medical Society
Kearney State Teachers College
Hastings College
Midland College
Fremont
Wayne State Teachers College
Residents Move From Mrs. Sturdevant Home to New Nearby House
The Sturdevants who lived on the ridge moved last week to the house next door which they recently bought. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Anderson and their children left Saturday for California to visit relatives. Margaret and Ross plan to stay the rest of the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Sturdevant
Ridge
F. H. Anderson
California
Margaret
Ross
Farmers and Investors Forum on Saturday Broadcast
The Frank G. Arnold Agency in Fullerton Nebraska sponsors a weekly forum titled Farmers and Investors Forum heard on KMM each Saturday at 12:45 discussing farming and investment topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Investors’ Forum
KMM
Frank G. Arnold Agency
Fullerton
Nebraska
Card of Thanks from Sybilla Hotchkiss
Sybilla Hotchkiss expresses sincere thanks to friends for cards gifts and floral visits, extending deepest gratitude for the many acts of kindness received.
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Sybilla Hotchkiss
Home Study Club to Meet at Mrs Hiemer’s Home
The Home Study Club will convene at the residence of Mrs. Leonard Hiemer on June 14. Members should bring a ten cent bingo gift. Albert Krumbach, home on leave, was honored at gatherings hosted by the Krumbach and related families. Phyllis Glatter plans a Corvallis visit. Large parties marked Albert Krumbach’s leave and homecomings with relatives and friends in attendance.
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The
Home Study Club
Leonard Hiemer
John Hiemer
E. J. Krumbach
Glenn Carpenter
Margaret Filinger
Dorothy Gondringer
Victor Krumbach
Albert Krumbach
Phyllis Glatter
Corvallis
Oregon
Clarence Richter
Art Nelson
Great Lakes Center
Albert
Price controls harm natural law and wheat parity warned
A conservative essay argues price controls violate natural law, warn of postwar wheat overproduction, and urge industry driven data use. It critiques government meddling, laments congressional shifts, and warns taxpayers face rising support costs for wheat parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R. Wickard
St. Paul
U. S
Bamboo and Its Wide Roles in Orient Cultures
The article highlights bamboo as a universal material across food, weapons, shelter, clothing, furniture, baskets, bridges, pipes, paper, cable, ornaments, and more. It notes bamboo’s historical prominence in Asiatic and tropical societies and cites the Bamboo Books as a 2200 year Chinese history source. It mentions a bamboo basket protection system against air raids and a three story bamboo framework used on buildings to absorb blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washing Care for Woolen Socks
Pure wool shrinks slightly so buy socks half a size larger and care carefully. Do not rub socks. press suds through at lukewarm temps for washing and rinsing. Dry on forms or shape and lay flat or hang. forms can be wood or cardboard and covered with bath towels to speed drying. Some rinse their family socks with their own nightly in the bathroom washbowl.
Winchells sparkling column entertains and amuses readers
Gossip columnist Winchell promises entertainment and curiosity with anecdotes in a breezy feature. His engaging style aims to amuse readers and pique interest through lively vignettes and witty observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Glow in the dark papers promise postwar ease
After the war, luminescent papers activated by black light will glow for close reading on theater programs menus and signs. Electrical makers credit black light for the change. Used now for aeronautical charts and war maps the glow will extend to posters books displays ads and labels after V day.
Foreign cotton and wool supplies affect American markets
The article notes rising foreign-grown cotton supplies limit U.S. output outlets. World totals grew from 16.6 million bales (42.6%) in 1927–33 to 23.8 million bales (51.7%) in 1934–38, then over 27 million bales (about 55%) in 1948. Foreign stockpiles climbed from 5.4 million bales to over 14 million by 1944, with further increases expected in 1945.
Trade Union Birth and Postwar Jobs Debate in America
A viewpoint on workers rights, free enterprise, and postwar employment. The author argues many employers exist, urging government not to monopolize industry. He warns against government takeover of plants and predicts tax and policy shifts could block private job creation after the war.
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America
Notice to Creditors in Fickel Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska notices creditors that a hearing will be held September 17 1945 to hear adjust and allow claims against the estate of August Fickel deceased All claims must be filed by September 15 1943 or be forever barred Dated May 22 1945 (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge May 24 31 June 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
August Fickel
L. M. Merrick
Osceola City Approves 1945 46 Expense Estimate
Osceola Nebraska Mayor Harry W. Pratt and the City Council adopt the 1945 46 expense plan totaling proposed spending for water works street lighting library amusement and park maintenance fire protection street improvements court prosecutions and other items. The estimate sets May 1945 to May 1946 activities and calls for publication in the Osceola Record for four weeks with a June 7 meeting to pass the annual appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Harry W. Pratt
Guy F. Ball
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