Osceola Alumni Banquet and Local News from 1898
Osceola High School Alumni held their eighth annual banquet at the Pratt hotel with 41 members present. Herman Welch served as toastmaster. Local births announced include ark Timm’s baby girl and Dr. F S Dunham’s baby boy with Mr and Mrs George Hotchkiss. Farmers face heavy rains yet expect a rich corn crop. C H Campbell plans to practice medicine in Clarks. Ewan Mickey returns to work at his father’s bank. A double wedding occurs for Elmer Cowan with Anna Johnson and Ed Smith with Hettie Parker. Virgil Anderson leads the Main Street shoe factory. Dr Carrie Heald and colleagues perform appendectomy on Noris A Mickey. patient recovering well after 20 minute operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Pratt Hotel
Herman Welch
Ark Timm
F. S. Dunham
George Hotchkiss
Polk County
C. H. Campbell
Clarks
Ewan Mickey
Cornell College
Stromsburg
Mrs. Cowan
Elmer
Grand Island
Carrie Heald
Dunham
Buckner and Allenburger
Shelby
Noris A.mickey
Republican convention closes with Hoover and Curtis nomination
The 1928 Republican National Convention concluded with Herbert Hoover named as presidential candidate and Charles Curtis chosen for vice president. Also reported: Polk County Red Cross forms an organization in Sutomsburg with Mrs. J A Westenius as president. deaths, marriages, a stolen Buick, veterinary practice expansion, new baby arrivals, a transfer to Lancaster Ohio, and local market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Polk County
Red Cross
Sutomsburg
J. A. Westenius
M. O. McLaughlin
Nebraska
York
Osceola Bank
Ora Carter
Hackberry
Raymond Dey
Gresham
H. A. VanHoosen
Osceola
Methodist Church
Alex iScott
Dan
Alex Scott
Stromsburg
C. R. Collins
F. H. Oberg
Veterinary Department
Ames College
Oscar Hedburg
Sonorn
Bill Grossnicklaus
Shelby Hospital
Donald Ray
Cleveland
Ohio
Lancaster
Kresge Co
Cohens and Kellys
Paris
Shirley Mason
Sin Cargo
Luther Church Sunday School Cancelled for Convention Weekend
Luther Church announces no morning service or Vespers next Sunday due to the Lutheran League District Convention at Swede Home from June 24 to 26. Local youths are invited to Bible studies led by Dr. Sodergren with free meals on Saturday. Harmony Society meeting set for Thursday evening with hostess Mrs. Evald Plie fke and program leader Miss Lois Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Luther League
Swede
Sodergren
Lutheran Bible Institute of
Minneapolis
Live Stock Prices At South Omaha June 21 1938
Receipts of cattle at Omaha Monday reached 8000 head with strictly good to choice cattle in strong demand and firm prices. Best stock brought up to 10.25 for cattle, heifers and feeders showed solid values, cornfed steer and yearling ranges noted, while cows and calves sold at varying grades and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock ‘Yards
Omaha
Hog receipts hold steady as prices rise at Omaha market
Receipts of hogs at Omaha reached 5 000 head. Demand was broad and prices were steady to a nickel higher for desirable light weights while heavy weights were slow. Best light weights sold from 8 85 to 8 90, heavy packers as low as 8 00 to 8 15, lows 7 75 to 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Fat lambs steady as receipts reach Omaha market
Receipts of sheep and lambs at Omaha Monday totaled about 3,500 dollars. Trading was slow but fat lamb prices remained near steady at 9.25 for natives and westerns, feeder lambs firm from 7.65 down, aged sheep steady at 3.50, with ranges noted for quality grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Louisiana Parishes and Division History Through Parishes
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties with 64 parishes today. The District of Columbia has tracts and police precincts, no counties. After purchase from France, Governor Claiborne created 12 cantons, then in 1807 the territory was redrawn into 19 parts named parishes based on Spanish ecclesiastical districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
District of Columbia
France
Claiborne
Legislative Council
Platinum uses and value in nineteenth century industry
The article notes platinum as the third heaviest element and highly valuable, selling at about five times gold. It resists rust, conducts electricity, and does not react with simple acids, making it ideal for laboratory crucibles. It was once used to adulterate Russian coin silver. coins were recalled and platinum extracted. used in the Urals for stove pipes, pots, and pans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural Mountains
Washington Post
Habits of Squirrels and Their Winter Roosts
Squirrels cache nuts in cunning places but suffer memory lapses and hunger. Pigeons dig up acorns and mice steal from others. The species hibernates in tree-top nests and even in frost may venture out with companions to romp on sunny winter days.
Family Ties and Milestones Highlight Local Notes
G W Engelhardt enjoyed Father’s Day with sons Arthur and Paul from Corpus Christi. Betty Lou Chrismore of York wed Kenneth Leonard Misner at Osceola Methodist parsonage with Rev A C Monkman officiating. Dr B T Huston, 72, died in Gulfport,Miss, survived by wife and four children. June rainfall up to 1.78 inches after two showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Engelhardt
Arthur
Paul
Corpus ‘Christi
Texas
Betty Lou Chrismore
Chrismore
York
Kenneth Leonard Misner
Gresham
Osceola
A. C. Monkman
I. D. Huston
B. T. Huston
Gulfport
Miss
Ali
Polk County Nebraska Primary Election Proclamation 1938
Notice sets August 9 1938 polling at 8am to 5pm in Polk County for party nominations for Congress state offices including Governor and Secretary of State and non political posts like Chief Justice and County Superintendent. Also lists Loup River Public Power District directors and county officials. Dated Osceola June 20 1938 and signed by County Clerk John S Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Ito
Swift
Congress
Fourth
The
Supreme Court
Twenty-fifth
Polk, Hamilton
Clay Counties
Ithe
Board of Directors
Loup River
Hackberry
Canada
Clear Creek
Island
Osceola
Valley and
Platte
John S. Anderson
Notes of a Journey Through Florida and Nebraska Roads
A travelogue contrasts Florida and Nebraska taxes and highways. It highlights Miami land tax issues, Everglades wildlife, Daytona Beach as a speedway venue, and Florida road signs versus Nebraska’s. It notes orange prices, watermelon and mango fruit, Florida gas tax compared to Missouri and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Charley Bryan
Nebraska
Miami
Dade County
Everglades
STONER Club Hosts Busy Meeting and Family Visits
The STONER Club gathered at Mrs. Ed Watts home with Mrs. Earl Watts assisting. A full attendance enjoyed the meeting. Numerous guests visited or were hosted by local families including the McKeags, Scholzs, Fedde and Johnsons among others from nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Watts
Earl Watts
Oscar Fedde
Denver
James 'McKeag Jr
Lewis Berggren
Wayne Listy
Stromsburg
Ruth
Gunnard Swanson
James McKeag Jr
August W. Johnson
C. W. Hennings
Anton Carlson
Watts
Fox
Minnie White
Polke
Sumner Burnham
York
Harvey McKeag
Vic Johnson
New Day Seen In Nebraska Beer Trade Regulation
The Vernon Staskiewicz incident led state liquor agents to shut off beer to the tavern and seek license cancellation. The beer trade investigative committee signals a commitment to enforcing law and decency, with Charles E. Sandall at the helm, aiming to reform conduct in Nebraska's beer trade and bolster public regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Staskiewicz
Nebraska
State Liquor Commission
Staskiewicz
Beer Trade Investigating Committee
Herbert L. Ford
Nebraska Anti-Liquor League
Charles E.sandall
Hérale
Card of Thanks for William Michener and Family
We express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. William Michener and family extend appreciation for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Michener
Thanks for Cards and Gifts During Hospital Stay
Robert Fischer thanks friends and neighbors for the cards letters and gifts received during his long hospital stay. He says they will be held in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fischer
Larson's Radio Service Ad
Osceola store offers complete radio service carrying a full line of tubes and accessories. Phone 105 lists contact for Larson's Radio Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Osceola
Worry and medical progress cited by Osler and Koch
An article notes Osler advising doctors to live in hour tight compartments to limit worry and focus on the present. It cites Koch’s TB germ discovery and Torlini's lung collapse method as historical turning points in tuberculosis treatment and patient outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
William Osler
Robert Koch
Torlaini
Brewers and distributors laud Sandall reform effort
Editorials from Omaha World Herald and Nebraska papers praise Charles E. Sandall for steering a self regulation plan in the beer industry. Business leaders editors and pastors voice support for stricter standards and improved decency in tavern and retail operations as the industry pledges to maintain lawful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Charles E. Sandall
J. H. Sweet
Nebraska News-Press
Nebraska Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee Members
A list of names and addresses appears for the Nebraska Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee. Entries include individuals and companies from Omaha Lincoln Norfolk Beatrice Hobbes and other communities with numerous towns represented such as North Platte Grand Island and Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Abel
Norfork
Earl L. Abbott
David City
George Adams
Lincoln E. Baugh
Oakland F. Co
Blakeman
William_Brase
North Platte
L. Brown
Grand Island
R. E. Butler
R. T. Callan
Beatrice D. H. Clow
Omaha
Art Dahit
Oakland
Dwight Davis
Wayne P. M
R. DB
Eecaeces
Lincoln H
George Paulsen
D. L. Peters
Auburn
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
TFN
South Omaha
Rangers
Bess
Peetace
Lambs Rangers
Louisiana Parishes
Proclamation
Mr. H. S. Eklund
Republican
Daytona Beach
Valencia
Missouri
Stoner
Mr. Sandall
States
United States
Sandall
Omaha World- Herald
Charlie Sandall
Hastings Daily Tribune
Falls City Journal
Francis H. McDermott
First National Bank of Omaha
Charles £. Sandall
Nebraska Brewers & Beer Distributors Committee
First National Bank Building
Lincoln, Neb
Robert A. Drum
Arthur E. Storzl
M. Merriman
Charles.e. Metz
R. M. Kuester
Richard G. Kneedler, JR
Robert H. Petersom
Nebr
J. C. Orcutt
Mincoin
John Rohri
Scottsbluff Chas
Sherman
Joseph J. Shramek
Bill Hughes
Joseph J. Jicha
Kimmel
Jack P. Kingston
Frank Mobes
N. Koch
N. Kuester
Chas. Lammert
Wm. Langdon
B. F. Leonard
Lewis
Lincoln Reeseceem
Lligan
Ceesee
Ears ‘Ayne
Crete
Rand
Sioux City
Earney
Fremont
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