Osceola Bank Failure Report Details Excess Loans Losses
Auditors report the Osceola Bank failed due to excess loans to renters and stockholders, loans outside the bank territory, and to relatives. Losses grew from 193,000 in 1922 to 173,746 in 1926, with total losses to depositors projected around 84 percent of preferred claims, and no dividends during receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bank
Guaranty Fund Commission
Borreckers
Twas
Department of Trade and Commerce
O. E. Mickey
Lessie M. Mickey
John H. Mickey
Company
John H. Mickey Company
A. A. Hannell
A. F. Johnson
Arthur B. Mickey
Bessie M. Mickey
Flora C. Mickey
James H. Mickey
Jessie C. Mickey
Bertha £. Smith
Emil H. Thelander
Nebraska's Air Minded Growth with 102 Licensed Planes
Nebraska rapidly embraces aviation with 102 licensed aircraft, 155 licensed pilots, and 109 licensed mechanics as reported by the federal commerce department. Omaha and North Platte serve as key landing sites on transcontinental routes, while a proposed Bellevue air field promises a full pilot college and future state ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Federal Department of Commerce
Omaha
North Platte
Bellevue
Union Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast
North Platté
Olson Family Visits Grand Island Student in Stromsburg
Mr and Mrs J L Olson and daughters Edna and Margaret spent Sunday with Eva Olson a Grand Island college student. Eva Olson also visited Stromsburg, while Nellie Dusenberry and Katherine March toured Lincoln. Sheriff Roy Van Housen led a local round up with police chief Frank Hultgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L Olson
Edna
Margaret
Grand Island
Eva Olson
Grand Island College
Mission Circle of the Eden Baptist Church
Jennie Erickson
Arnold Wilhoft
Rystrom
Central City
Leslie Kriese
F. W. Peterson
California
Finney
Nellie Dusenberry
Katherine March
Lincoln
Lena Bryan
H. B. Sawyer
Our City
Roy van Housen
Stromsburg
Frank Hultgren
Linder
Omaha
Henry Moberg
Linders
Our
Wilhof
T Thesing
F. A. Fusby
Lwrence Peterson
Carrie Peterson
R. L. Anderson
Osceola
Miniature Big Team Hitch Promoted For Spring Display
County Agent Kelly notes a miniature big team hitch will be exhibited this spring in Polk County. The eight small horses, one eighth size, imitate the grand champion gelding from the 1928 International Livestock Show. The outfit includes a two-bottom plow, a three-bottom plow, and a tandem disc with complete leather harnesses and interchangeable gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Kelly
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
The
Horse Association of America
Modern house for rent advertised by local bank
All modern house for rent with inquiry directed to Farmers State Bank. Nearby listings mention Gator-Hide Mulch Paper and Green Wood Lumber and Coal Company as local businesses in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Greenwood Lumber & Coal Company
Mother-Daughter Banquet Sponsored by Business Club
The Business and Professional Women’s Club hosted its fifth annual Mother-Daughter banquet on March 20 in M. E. Church parlors. American Legion Auxiliary served a three course dinner with ten Legion men as waiters. Pink and green decor featured pink roses. Miss Berniece Brown presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
M. E
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
D. A. Bensos
Lincoln
S A D Arbogast Laid To Rest In Silver Creek
Stephen A D Arbogast born June 18 1858 in MacDonald County Illinois died March 21 1930 aged 71 years 9 months and 3 days. He lived near Rising City and later moved to a farm near Silver Creek Nebraska. Survived by wife Cora M Dille five children Steward George Millie Gladys and Harold seven grandchildren one brother Marion of Grand Island Nebr and many relatives. Funeral at Silver Creek Methodist Church held Sunday 2 PM Rev Winker officiating interment in Silver Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. D. Arbogast
Jessie
Lussan Arbogast
MacDonald County
Illinois
Nebraska
Rising City
Cora M. Dille
Hhelpmate
Steward
Cedar Bluffs
Nebr
George
Culver
California
Millie
Gifford Hutchinson
Gladys
John Gerber
Harold
Silver Creek
Arbogast
Marion
Grand’ Island
Siver Creek
Winker
District Commercial Contest Trip Planned by Local Students
The commercial department under Miss Evelyn Johnson lists students traveling to Lincoln next Saturday for the District Commercial Contest. Participants include Alvin Anderson Ben Hallquist Alice Yeltman in novt typing Dick Matheson Cecil Deland in novt shorthand Maxine Herbes Mildred Peterson Marian Hulquest Arlene Steeple Louise Frasier in spelling and Marian Hulquest Arlene Steeple Louise Frasier in advanced typewriting with Lura Newcomer in advanced shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Johnson
Lincoln
Alvin Anderson
Ben Hallquist
Alice Yeltman
Dick Matheson
Cecil Deland
Maxine Herbes
Mildred Peterson
Marian Hulquest
Arlene Steeple
Louise Frasier
Lura
Electric wiring and fixtures by Crouse-Tex firm
W A Ci advertises complete electrical wiring and fixtures of all kinds from Crouse-Tex with a contact phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ci
Crouse-Tex
Polk County News Roundup of Local Visits and Deaths
The column reports deaths in Stockham and Lincoln with burials at Arborville. It lists numerous local visitors including Albert McNeeley from Scotia, Ed Schultz and Roy Thompson Lincoln trip-makers, and changes in employment for Miss Lela Peterson and Miss Grace Lindburg. It notes revival meetings ending, Girl Scouts and BYPU activities, a Chrysler car purchase by Dr. C R Peterson, and a 32 year transfer of C C Clark from Stromsburg to Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merchant
Stockham
Merchant
Albert McNeeley
Scotia
Mondaly
Jackson
Lincoln
Arborville
Horstman
Miss Whitzer
Evelyn Wallwey
Sargent
Lela Peterson
Omaha
South Dakota
Dan Carter
Sutton
Hugh, McGaffin
Ays Sida
Strand
Elmer Peterson
Norfolk
Polk
Peterson
Grace Lindburg
Marquette
Chas. Lindburg
Will Garling
Hugh McGaffin
David City
Wm. McGaffin
Frank Merica
Benedict
Chicago
Ben’ Peterson
Ed Schultz
Roy Thompson
C. R. Peterson
Chrysler
Ross Goethe
Sterling Nelson
York
Lou Leymaster
Fellowship Commission
B.Y.P.U
Ruth Stouffer
Enid Myers
Alene Wright
C. H. Lindburg
Cc. C. Clark
Stromsburg
Fremont
Grade school basketball letters awarded at convocation
Ten grade school boys received basketball letters at the High School convocation last Friday. Eighth Grade captains and members listed include Charles Jackson John Craven Francis Deland Ralph Deland and Fred Green. Seventh Grade players Johnnie Ireland Bob Drum Allan Scholz. Sixth Grade Dale Ferebee Milton Burgeson. A framed team picture was presented. Osceola Bulldogs of 1940 featured. eleven Miss Nankes room pupils formed punt on stage. The future Osceola team looks husky and clever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson
John Craven
Francis Deland
Ralph Deland
Fred Green
Johnnie Ireland
Bob Drum
Allan Scholz
Dale Ferebee
Milton Burgeson
Osceola
Sunday movie vote urged against local ordinance
Community notice urges residents to vote against a local ordinance amendment. The fragment mentions Alfalfa Hay For Sale by Clint From of Osceola with contact 3512 and a separate ad for a nearly new 75 lb capacity refrigerator listed by A. V. Tyrrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint
Osceola
A. V. Tyrrell
Voters Decide Sunday Movies Question on Ballot
The Osceola city election agenda includes a petition backed Sunday movies measure. A yes vote would prohibit motion-picture exhibitions on Sundays, while a no vote favors Sunday screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Little Ten Track Meet Set After Clarks Meeting
School officials from Little Ten towns gathered at Clarks to plan the April 25 track meet at Osceola. Osceola hosts with fairgrounds facilities and aims to defend last year's track title while Fuller ton and Osceola pursue multi sport supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ten
Clarks
Osceola
Supt
Vedder
Skinner
Genoa
Jerry” Parker
Osceola Bulldogs
Fullerton
Hoffer Rites Mark Lengthy Nebraska Life
Lenora Olive Clifton Hoffer born May 22, 1856 in Dixon Illinois died March 21, 1930 at her Clarks Nebraska home aged 73 years 9 months 29 days. Survived by three sons Earl Earl C Van J and daughter Mabel with two sisters and ten grandchildren. Funeral held at Clarks home with Rev E W Price. burial in Hoffer cemetery near Stromsburg Nebraska.
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Lenora Olive Hoffer
Lenora Olive Clifton Hoffer
Dixon
Lee, County
Clarks
Nebr
Ashland
Saunders County
Silas H. Hoffer
Stromsburg
Polk County
Church of God
United Brothers Church
Methodist Church
Earl E
Charles C
van J
Mabel E. Heinameyer
Martha E. Mastin
I. I. Shull
E. W. Price
Hoffer Cemetery
Nebraska
Community lines up to oppose ordinance vote
Citizens express intent to vote against the proposed ordinance. The message mentions a person seeking guidance and references a local contact, Mrs. H. T. Anderson, with a phone listing for further details.
Shelby Social News Bounces Around Town Names in Shelby
Shelby residents mingle with guests and relatives visiting from Omaha, Harrison, Lincoln, and beyond. Local events include weddings and dances, a food sale raising funds, theater outings, operas, and community visits. visitors travel from David City to Ames Iowa and Chicago for breaks and schooling.
Osceola High Plans Interclass Meet With Girls Included
Osceola High School schedules an interclass meet for the first warm afternoon of the week. All events will be included and points awarded as 5 3 and 1. The class with the highest total wins a trophy. Captains elected: Freshmen George Koehler Irene Grossnicklaus Sophomores Gerald Johnson Irma Wieseman Juniors Cecil DeLand Marjorie Jackson Seniors Paul Joy Lura Newcomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Havite
George Koehler
Irene Grossnicklaus
Gerald Johnson
Irma Wieseman
Cecil DeLand
Marjorie Jackson
Paul Joy
Lura Newcom
B. P. W. Club Holds Luncheon and Plans
On Sunday March 30 at 12 30 the club officers will host a luncheon at Miss Neela Miller home with state president Miss Anna T Olsson as honored guest. The executive board met at Misses Alice and Pearle Matheson home to discuss plans and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neela Miller
Anna T. Olsson
Alice and
Pearle Matheson
B.&p.w. Club
Howard Yates Chiropractor Osceola Nebr
Osceola Nebraska chiropractor Howard Yates is listed with a local contact and practice details as part of a regional business directory listing.
Local Quintet Loses To Grand Island In Gold Medal Tilt
Osceola local quintet reached the final round of the Gold Medal Tournament at Benedict last weekend. They beat Benedict 19 to 17 and Stremsburg Faculty 34 to 15, then lost 83 to 16 to Grand Island with Skoog as top scorer at seven points. Polk Town Team took third by defeating Ulysses in the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Grands Island
York
Seward
Bulldogs
Benedict Wildcats
France
Osceola Guard
Stremsburg
Osceola
Herrani
Lindquist
Parker
Skooog
Ulysses
Skoog
Gooden
Herman
St. Edwards
Shaffer
Grand Island
Jerry Parker
Polk Town
Oberlies to Speak at Father and Son Banquet in Lincoln
L C Oberlies former state board of control member and Lincoln figure will be principal speaker at the annual Father and Son Banquet next Thursday evening. Presbyterian church women will host in the church parlors with music and short talks on the program. Judge W W Norton will serve as toastmaster as the Osceola Community Club urges strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Oberlies
Lincoln
State Board of Control
Ladieg
Presbyterian Church
W.W. Norton
Osceola Community Club
Polk County Farm Bureau appoints student as part time assistant
The Polk County Farm Bureau Federation executive committee elected Jenine Cook a Osceola High School senior to part time office work in the county agent's office from 2 to 5 P M on school days and 8 A M to 5 P M on Saturdays. The bureau stresses that officers and directors serve without pay and that membership dues fund the office with annual ten dollar subscritpion and prior mileage allowances replaced by new policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Farm Bureau
Polk County Farm Bureau Federation
Tde
Court House
Osceola
Jennivee Cook
Osceola High School
S. L. Cook
Platte Precinct
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
County General Fund
State Extension Office
District Five Social News Highlights
Mr and Mrs Joe Wieseman returned from Lexington Missouri after two weeks visiting their daughter. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas of Gresham were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Burrell Fox. Mrs Addie Wieseman hosted a Bunco party for Mrs Monica Schott. Mr and Mrs Adolph Grossnicklaus attended a party at Mrs Enyart's birthday. Roy Thomas and Burrel Fox visited Dave Dryer in York. The Valley Sunday School quartet will sing at Polk for the annual convention Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wieseman
Lexington
Roy Thomas
Gresham
Burrell Fox
Addie Wieseman
Monica Schott
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Jake Enyarr
Enyart
Burrel Fox
Dave Dryer
York
Valley Sunday School
Polk
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Torical Society
S. A. D. Arbogast
Adv
H. T. Anderson
Phome
Shelby
Violet Rasp
Wesleyan
George Harmon
Jim From
Harrison
Robert Taddiken
Grace Swan
Roy Hartson
Broken Bow
Floyd Petteys
Frank Lees
Columbus Hospital
Jim Dunning
Ruby McMeekin
Kansas
Jas. McMeekin
R. W
Rathburn Hall
Dwight Drum
U. S. Army
West Virginia
Ed Drum
J. S. Hill
Nebraska City
D. A. Jones
Cheyennne
Wyo
H. W. Umshler
Harry Miller
D. C. Cole
John Brandt
Henry Taddiken
Otis Cole
Ames
Iowa
D. GC. Colé
Gus Hartel
Louise Scholz
Grand Island Business College
Anton Merrick
Henry Augustine
C. J. Augustine
Jim Bradley
Henry Burrit
Jim
Glen Moon
Bill Neilson
C. W. Moon
Friend
Moon
Ed Dornan
Ava Lee
Hope Circle
Clyde Hayhurst
Herman Anderson
Andrew Peterson
Streemsburg
Aden
Martin
Glen Ingalls
Shelby Hospital
D. H
Ado Howard Yates
Chiropractor
Paone
Oberlies
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