Parent Teachers Association to Present April Play
A well attended PTA meeting at the high school discussed funding for the domestic science department. The group planned a home talent entertainment for April 12 to raise money, with a program to be described. The meeting included a Bible study curriculum debate with Rev. Thomas E H Barr and R G Douglas speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
A. A. Baetty
F. H. Ball
Thos. E H. Barr
R. G. Douglas
Shelby Correspondence Highlights Local Happenings
Shelby notes quote unquote social life business visits and plans with numerous names including Os Davis Logan Pettis Derrick Phelps and several local families. Events range from farm work and repairs to caucuses for school board and village trustees plus a community day promotion and a near accidental poisoning incident.
Polk County Farmers Urged Five Year Agricultural Program
County agricultural statistics show low milk cows few bearing fruit trees and high feed costs. Declining pasture and a large percentage of rented farms prompt calls for crop rotation labor spread and a five year plan with farm bureau actions on crops livestock poultry and youth and women’s programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
McLean County
Polk County
Shaw Couple Welcome Baby Boy In Local Family
Dr and Mrs L M Shaw returned home from Los Angeles where they visited their daughter Mrs R W Shirey and family. The family now includes a fine baby boy, the doctor says a dandy and progressing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Shaw
Los Angeles
R. W. Shirey
Replenishing Oil Fertility For Nebraska Soils
Article stresses soil fertility as a key to higher yields and notes nitrogen deficiency in Nebraska crops. Recommends seeding down land to alfalfa red clover or sweet clover to restore nitrogen. Sweet clover praised for pasture and soil-building. Advises contacting County Extension Agents or Agricultural College for bulletins and planning for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Agricultural College
Obituary of Mrs Nettie Hamilton in Osceola
Mrs Nettie Hamilton died at her Osceola home after weeks of illness. Funeral held at M B church with Rev W W Hull officiating, burial in Shelby family lot. She was born April 18 1858 in Warren County Iowa and lived in Silver Creek Nebraska Laramie Wyoming Osceola. Survived by husband Thos L Hamilton children Ora, Vern, Mrs Albin Anderson, Mrs F T Butz, Frank. siblings and grandchildren. Continuous remembrance by community and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Wm. Merrick
Libby Ryan
Wim. Horst
Joel Hanson
Shelby
Nettie Burlingamie
Warren County
Lowa
Nebraska
Thos. L. Hamilton
Silver Creek
Nebr
Fremont
Emmas Johnson
Anna Johnson
Lloyd Johnson
Mises Essie
Burlingame
Clay Center
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Loss of Mother
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and flowers during bereavement. Frank Hamilton Vern Hamilton Ora Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Albin Anderson Dr. and Mrs. F. T. Butz appreciate the support shown after their mother’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hamilton
Vern Hamilton
Ora Hamilton
Albin Anderson
F. T. Butz
Mrs Selma Adele Anderson dies after long illness
Selma Adele Thelander born Melilla Sweden March 26 1871 died Clarkson hospital Omaha March 5 1923. She lived near Swede Home Polk County Nebraska Osceola and later Berea Duell County and Gibbon before moving to Excelsior Springs Missouri for treatment and returning. An active church worker she held offices in several societies and sought worship nearby when unable to attend her own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Adele Anderson
Selma Adele Thelander
Melilla
Sweden
Clarkson
Omaha
America
Polk Co
Nebraska
Osceola
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Oscelon
Berea
Duell
Lindbloom
C. W. Anderson
Nebr
Gibbon
Grand Island
Excelsior Springs
Acknowledgments for Illness and Burial Support
We express gratitude to relatives and friends for support during illness and at the burial of our wife, mother, and sister. Thanks go to those who sent flowers, sang at church, and offered assistance and sympathy. Names listed: C. W. Anderson, Oliver Lindbloom, C. W. Smith, J. A. Thelander, N. F. Thelander and spouses.
Death of Reuben Moore Old Hackberry settler at 81
Reuben Moore died at his Hackberry farm home after a brief bronchial pneumonia illness. He was 81 and survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs. George Davidson of Gresham and a Kansas resident. Moore came to Nebraska 38 years ago and lived in Hackberry precinct many years. A large turnout attended the funeral from the surrounding area including Osceola neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Moore
Hackberry
Moore
George Davidson
Gresham
Kansas
Nebraska
Osceola
Hackberry Precinct
Missionary Society Program At Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held a program at the church last Friday afternoon attended by members and guests. An interesting program was presented and praised by attendees. At six o'clock the ladies served a luncheon in the church basement to which their husbands were invited and greatly enjoyed.
Obrist McKeag Wedding in Presbyterian Manse
Miss Mable Claire Obrist daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Obrist of Hacberry wed Hor ton Thomas McKeag in a Presbyterian manse ceremony officiated by Rev Thos E Barr. Attended by relatives the couple celebrated with a reception and wedding feast at the bride’s home. The bride a Osceola High School graduate and Polk County teacher marries a young farmer Mr McKeag. The Record extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Claire Obrist
W. L. Obrist
Hac Cberry
Horton Thomas McKeag
Thos. E. Barr
James McKeag
Osceola High School
Polk County
Miss Catherine Brooke Weds Lewis Berggren in Presbyterian Manse
Miss Catherine Brooke daughter of Mr and Mrs George Brooke and Mr Lewis Berggren son of Mr and Mrs F W Berggren were married at the Presbyterian manse Saturday afternoon Rev Thos Ev Barr officiated The couple plan a short honeymoon in Lincoln and a settling on the groom s East Stromsburg farm She is a Osceola high school graduate and former Polk County teacher The groom is a Stromsburg area farmer and Stromsburg high school graduate The community congratulates them on a bright future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brooke
George Brooke
City
Lewis Berggren
F. W. Berggren
East Stromsburg
Thos. Ev Barr
Lincoln
Osceola. H. S
State University
Polk County
Stromsburg
Camp Fire Girls program postponed to March 19
The Camp Fire Girls program scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Monday night March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Farm notes warn on roundworm infection in spring pig crop
Polk County farmers urged to prevent intestinal roundworm infections in young pigs. The bacteria cause digestive issues and stunted growth, with larvae traveling from intestine to lungs and back in about 10 days before maturing in 214 months, risking significant losses if many worms migrate simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau News
Polk County
Pigs most susceptible to infection early in life
Investigation shows piglets are most vulnerable to infection in the first weeks, with older pigs gaining resistance as they grow. Studies emphasize infancy as the critical period for serious illness.
Citizens' Caucus Sets Ballot on Lighting and Water
Two score residents attended the city and school caucuses at the court house as cold weather trimmed turnout. The school caucus nominated Joel Hanson and Geo Bond for the ballot. City leaders George Ball and W O Hansen led the session and two ballot questions were approved for a future vote on street lighting costs and free pool water for next year. Council incumbents Jay Hastings and Fred Schwab were renominated in their wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Frank Anderson
Kenneth Cornish
Joel Hanson
Geo. Bond
F. H. Ball
W. O. Hansen
Osceola
Snider
Power and Light Company
Proper Pen Cleaning and Farrowing Hygiene for Sows
Clean pens must be boiled and washed to kill germs and remove dirt. Sows should be shaved of mud and washed before farrowing, udders scrubbed, to prevent worm eggs and disease from entering milk. After farrowing, keep sows and pigs in the pen until move to pasture in about two weeks using a double crate on a sled.
Vegetable rich diet for health and home gardening
The article urges regular consumption of vegetables and fruits for minerals and iron, notes green vegetables three times weekly, and promotes a systematic home garden. It highlights a University of Agricultural College plan to provide varieties for health and winter canning, and suggests placing vegetables on the dining table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Agricultural College
Mission Meeting at Lutheran Church Schedule
A mission meeting at the Lutheran church opens Monday evening with Rev J A Christenson of Newman Grove speaking and a short prayer service. Tuesday offers a 10 30 morning service with Lord's Supper, a program in the afternoon, and evening sermon by Rev N Holger Pearson. Dinner and supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
J. A. Christenson
Newman Grove
C.J A. Sward
Taddrese Sat
Ronnquist
N. Holger Pearson
Hordville
Local notes on births visits and car sales in Osceola
Born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Alber Timm a daughter. Mrs Kate Fridenstine returned from Lincoln after visiting relatives. Mrs August Ahlgren of Stromsburg visited daughter Mrs George Malek. Charlie Detweiler of Ord visited sisters Mrs D H Kunkel and Mrs O B Mickey. Mrs H W Johnson of Spencer Ind arrived for a visit with sister Mrs D C Graham. Mrs Albert B E Johnson returned from Lincoln after visiting sister Mrs Dr E J Fleetwood. Carson Auto Co received a carload of Fords with weekly sales to W F Brandt Arthur Adelson Wilber Nantkes Albert F Anderson. QO Branting bought Chase Park property now occupied by H B Branting. Harrison at electric company moved to Oberg property in South Osceola. W O Mickey improving after a pool hall incident. Mrs Alex Mustard returned home from David City after visit with daughter Mrs E Heinemeyer. Eu lalia Heinemeyer hosted a Monday gathering. eight young ladies attended. Mrs A P Lindburg visited her aunt and left for San Francisco to see sons Arthur and Russell in the auto business. She plans to return by Sept 1 and resume duties as preceptress of Grand Island Baptist Business College. Mrs Lindburg formerly from Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Frazier
York
Polk
M. F. Smith
Stromsburg
Zelma Myers
Iowa
Knerr Bros
Clifford Branting
Hahn Farm
H. G. Dahlgren
Hastings
Alice Lindburg
Edwin Lindburg
Grand Island
Gertrude Stevens
Ed Nelson
Roy Mitchell
George Mitchell
Philbrick
Miss Hollingsworth
Hasings
F. A. Reese
Boonville
Ind
Neal
Merwin Dahlgren
Grace Lindburg
Ed Cohagen
Rystrom Co
Joe Wachner
Polk Hotel
Mrs. Mitchell
Godfrey Olson
Alber Timm
Kate Fridenstine
Lincoln
August Ahlgren
George Malek
Charlie Detweiler
Ord
D. H. Kunkel
Firs
O. BE
Mickey
H. W. Johnson
Spencer
D. C. Graham
Albert BE. Johnson
E. J. Fleetwood
Carson Auto Co
W. F. Brandt
Arthur Adelson
Wilber Nantkes
Albert F. Anderson
QO. F. Branting
Chase Parkis City
H. B. Branting
Harrison
Electric Company
Oberg
South Osceola
Branting
Eulalia Heinemeyer
Eulalia
A. P. Lindburg
City
Charlotte Allen
San Francisco
Cal
Arthur and
Russell Lindburg
Grand Island Baptist Business College
Lindburg
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Os Davis
Will Logan
Floyd Pettis
Pete Derrick
Rising
Homer Phelps
M BE
Ladies Aid
Joe Lockard
Gus Schneider
Ada McNab
May Sappenfield
Steve Corbett
Richmond Bros
Benda Hill Noth
Tom Mickey
W. O. Mickey
J. Q. Rathbun
H. C. Beebe
Glen Sargent
Alvie Sargent
Chas. J
Arthur Starkey
al Starkey
Fort Omaha
Guy Anderson
Wm. Kosch
Henry Hilger
David City
J. A. Tarble
Neice
Gilquist
St. Louis
Horton McKeag
Gene Thelen
Archie McClung
Mabel McGrew
Miss McGrew
Henry Kumpf
Lampkin City
D. E. Smith
Adolf Gabel
A.C. Dunning
Lewis Harrington
Pueblo
Colo
Columbus
Ed Skinner
Glen Chase
Jos
Lockard Sr
Vinita
Okla
Economy Party
Kate Kuntzelman
Ernest Farmer
California
Mr. Kuntzelman
Polk County Farm Bureau
Agricultural Statistics OF
DR. and Mrs. Shaw
Mrs
Nettie Hamilton
Oliver Lindbloom
N. F
J. A. Thelander
Kanarado
Kans
Carl Smith
Stromsburg Nebr
Adolf Serenius
C. W. Smith
N. F. Thelander
Obrist—Mckeag
Brooke—Berggren
Citizens’ Caucus
Council
Jay Hastings
Fred Schwab
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