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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
4
The Osceola Record markets itself as Polk County’s oldest newspaper and notes its long-standing post office listing in Osceola Nebraska, highlighting local history and longevity.
Dave Smith arrived in Osceola yesterday after studying medicine in Iowa City. Mrs James McDonald died yesterday morning and funeral plans are set for the Presbyterian Church at 2 pm with Rev Adams to preach. Rev Hamilton escaped a wagon wreck near Osceola on Friday as horses bolted then were steadied. Polk County received about three inches of snow over the weekend aiding sleighing, though melting reduced speed. An all men’s meeting at the M E Church drew a full house with a large collection, and G W Gregg showed a fall apple preserved since 1894 with borax. fruit may be kept long.
A Polk County resident announces candidacy for County Judge on the Non political ballot in the April 14 1936 primaries. He cites local birth and lifelong residence along with banking and farm loan and insurance experience as qualifications and seeks voter support.
Relatives gathered to mark Ansel Fredrickson and wife’s fifth wedding anniversary at their home. Various visits and dinners occurred across families from Polk, Chapman, Stromsburg, and Osceola with guests from Omaha and Lincoln. A shower honored Mrs. Adelson. Sophomore Class hosted a party for High Prairie students and staff. Birthday gathering for Mrs. James Martin also noted.
Column notes report Davis appearing in Columbus today. Mrs L C Williams and baby visited Hastings relatives. Miss Merle Chitwood spent the weekend in Omaha and Miss Nell Conklin decorates at Crouse-Tex Drug Store offering skin analysis and make-up advice to Osceola ladies. For sale a sanitary couch and mattress set for five dollars. Mr and Mrs L M Merrick visited relatives in Weeping Water.
Dinner at the M. E. Church is set for Tuesday March 31 at 11 30 a m featuring breaded veal mashed potatoes brown gravy buttered green beans molded vegetable salad bread jelly pickles cherry pie coffee Adults 35c Children 20c
Misses Bernice Brown and Sirdelle Clark were elected to represent the Sunday School at the convention next Sunday, as the Presbyterian church notes a continued rise in attendance with a few more members each Sunday.
Ke L McCormick from Rock Island Illinois expresses gratitude to friends and relatives in Polk County for cards and gifts received during hospital stay.
Thelen's Beaute Shop advertises permanents for six months with options priced at 2.00 3.00 and 5.00 dollars. Services include all permanent types and conditioning for peafy dnd hair. Phone 261.
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