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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
4
Polk County resident since 1884 with 32 years as a retail merchant and five years as postmaster at Stromsburg. Ericson promotes qualification, capable administration, and satisfactory service, seeking vote in the August 14th primary.
The Osceola Record notes Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher at Polk County's oldest newspaper. The notice lists Osceola Nebraska post office entry and subscription details under the 1879 act.
In Osceola today for June 1894 items: M F Bates injures hand bracing a horse. Mother Parkhurst’s 86th birthday party with five generations. visits from Mrs G W West. a county picnic by Christian Endeavor members. Bonner expands his store. travels of Fred Grindell and Ezra Timm. lightning strikes Powers’ house causing plaster damage. a marriage of Charles G Comegys to Hattie Carson. Dr Paine’s church lecture on "The Kind of People I Want in My Church."
Ten years ago on June 26 1924 hundreds of Polk county families trudged to Stromsburg for a county picnic despite rain. Farmers seized every working hour as corn fields looked like meadows. Local events include Mrs Grace Johnston's hospital stint and various visits, theater-style readings, and community fundraising.
Registration for work in Federal Reforestation Camps will be held at the County Judge's Office in Osceola Nebraska on Saturday June 30 1934 at 1 oclock P M. Boys between ages 1 and 25 inclusive who are unmarried and have dependents are eligible for enrollment. W W Norton Chairman Relief Committee.
City Council bans shooting firecrackers squibs and rockets within limits except July 2 3 4 1934. Police chief to enforce and citizens urged to report violations. Also notices free high school tuition require applications by July 1 1934 at County Superintendent for districts lacking high school grades.
Fairview reports a busy period with visits and family events. Mrs Henry Strickland returned to Lincoln Tuesday after a week at Heitzman time. Relatives of Mrs Hugo DeBere celebrated her birthday last Monday. Several neighbors and friends gathered for dinners and outings across Silver Creek Clarks Holdredge and Gem Kansas.
Misses Rose Kresha and Alda Kro Pach starred for the Irene Shoppe Kitten Ball team of Columbus, defeating opponents 21 to 12 on Thursday evening. The paragraph lists several Bernt and Gabriel family members as part of a social notice following the game.
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