Presbyterian Sunday School Invites Osceola Newcomers
The Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church invites newcomers and those without a Sunday School to attend the service next Sunday morning. A special committee of Mrs. W. R. VanHoosen Mrs. Dave Dillmann Mrs. Coe Brown and Miss Lillian Brown will visit prospective members. Teachers will meet at the F. H. Anderson home Friday at 5 for a social hour and lunch served by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hugh Johnston.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Osceola
W. R. VanHoosen
Dave Dillmann
Coe Brown
Lillian Brown
F. H. Anderson
Anderson
Hugh Johnston
School District Caucus Nominates Board Members
The Polk County Nebraska district 19 caucus will convene March 13 1934 at 7 30 PM in Osceola Court House to nominate two candidates for a three year term on the school board for placement on the upcoming village election ballot. M A Mills president of caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Court House
Osceola
M. A. Mills
West Side Notes Include Visits and Teachings
Mr and Mrs Ivan Gandberg of Stromsburg visited the Ansel Fredrickson home Monday evening. Miss Myra Fredrickson returned from Omaha Thursday. The Swede Home Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Oscar Johnson and Mrs John Oberg. 65 attend oyster supper at High Prairie school Saturday night.
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Ivan Gandberg
Stromsburg
Ansel Fredrickson
C. A. Sward
Herbert Flodman
Wahoo
Luther College
Myra Fredrickson
Omaha
Swede Home Ladies Aid
Oscar Johnson
John Oberg
Morris Fredrickson
May Doremus
Polk
District 12
Hazel Flodman
Henry Lind
Lincoln
High Prairie School
China Man Identified as Neanderthaloid Remains
The skull and brain of Sinanthropus, dubbed China man, are likely a variant of the Neanderthal race, according to Eugene Dubois and Ales Hrdlicka. They argue the Java man remains earliest, with China man contributing to early human skeletal history.
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China
Eugene Dubois
Holland
Java
Ales Hrdlicka
Smithsonian Institution
Peking
Misquoted maxims on human folly and social habits
A collection of aphorisms and wry observations on love, religion, ignorance, gossip, and social behavior. The passages touch on kidnaping as a grim topic, perceptions of history, and cartoonish contrasts between how people claim to understand others versus their actions.
Donkeys and Ears Spark Gentle Exchange
A brief exchange centers on a donkey named Kuanow and its oversized ears. The dialogue hints at humor and curiosity about natural traits without further context or details.
Brief Bits of Wit and Wisdom Reflections
A compact collection of wry maxims and quips on life city living aging and politics. It ponders restraint ambition pride gossip and the tension between imagination and worry while noting how social norms and jokes shape behavior. The tone mirrors a light editorial aside or syndicated column.
Man with Black Eye Destroys Car In Lashing Rampage
A man with a black eye vandalizes a new car with a sledge hammer, striking the running board, mudguards, radiator, and windscreen. After handing the hammer to a garage worker who lent it to him, he drives away. The garage men reveal he created the scene to explain a supposed hotel accident after a fight.
Three Engines Pull Train Up the Rimutaka Hills
In North Island New Zealand three engines haul a train up the steep Rimutakas while passengers walk among hillside foxgloves. At the summit the engines whistle for passengers to reboard, and in Wellington travelers present foxgloves to prove they climbed beside the train.
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Rimutakai
North Island
New Zealand
Wellington
Children as Jockeys in Urga Race Ban
Urga race officials ban experienced jockeys and permit only small children to ride in regular horse races. The young riders lack strength and price to control a horse and typically lose races, Collier's Weekly reports.
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Urga
Mongolia
Collier’s Weekly
Cabinet reshuffles raise questions on portfolio stability
Senator Sorghum notes that foreign cabinets change portfolio holders frequently. He observes that the issue may be less about portfolios as offices and more about rapid overnight shifts in personnel.
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Senator Sorghum
Silivesea
Follow-up Form Sought After Rejected Proposal
A Louisville Courier quote notes a man who proposed in a typed letter was turned down, and who now sends a follow-up form. The anecdote highlights persistent suitor behavior and the recipient’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier
March winds and school notes mix of birthdays and exams
Kindergarten notes celebrate Donna Jean Pratts sixth birthday with treats. Students display new art posters by Mr Bryants class. March study includes winds and the month. Report cards arrive Wednesday noon with Honor Roll targets. Second grade prizes awarded for arithmetic speed and accuracy. Seventh grade Knighthood of Youth talks on faults. County Court notice details Charles Hills estate hearing set for March 16 1934. Mission meetings announce Bible studies Bethphage Festival and Swedish Communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Pratt
Donna Jean
Mr. Bryant
Elaine Mack
Marilyn Scholz
Jean Hotchkiss
Crawford Campbell
Gene Cole
Billy Norton
Dick Mills
Marvin Anderson
Arthur Winshler
Margaret Hazsen
Philemon Smith
Newman Grove
Winifred
Bethphage
St Pauls Lutheran Women Meet At Mrs Andersons Home
Friday afternoon at 2 30 the Womens Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs Arthur Anderson with a note of change from Thursday and from the parsonage. Sunday services include 10 A M Sunday School 11 A M Worship Service and an Emergency Appeal for Missions collection. Evening plans include Vespers and choir practice.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Womens Missionary Society
Arthur Anderson
Luther League
Anna Anderson
Allinda Fernandes
City Caucus of Osceola Citizens Party March 13 1934
Notice for a caucus of the Citizens Party of Osceola Nebraska to nominate candidates for the city election on April 3 1934. Meeting set for 8 p.m. March 13 1934 in the Court House community room Osceola. Chairman G W Craven Secretary Guy F Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Party
Osceola
Nebraska
Court House
G. W. Craven
Guy F. Ball
Polk County Farmers Non Stock Co Operative Association formed
Notice announces incorporation of a non stock cooperative in Polk County Nebraska named Polk County Farmers Non Stock Co Operative Association with Osceola as principal office. Purpose to unite farmers, advance agricultural interests, and handle livestock products and supplies. Five directors to govern, termination in 20 years, no stock capital, dated March 3 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farmers Non Stock Co-Operative Association
Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
College of Agriculture
University of Nebraska
Hog market slips with Friday quotable market noted
Hog receipts total 6000 as bids show a softer tone. Saturday prices range 3.25 to 4.10 with tops at 4.15 while most sows sell 3.25 to 3.40 and butchers around 3.65 to 4.10. Friday previously cited as last strong day.
Lamb Prices Fall In Light Market As Receipts Rise
Sheep and lamb receipts reach 5,000 with light supply and a 25 to 35 cent drop in prices. Fat lamb top at 9.30, bulk 9.25 and lower. Aged sheep and feeders scarce but steady. Feeder lambs 8.25 to 8.90, feeder yearlings 5.50 to 6.50.
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Union Stock Yards
Omaha
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Clayton Rystrom
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Silver Creek
Union Pacific
Knighthood of Youth Club
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Edward H.crossant
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Plymouth
Chrysler
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