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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1930

Page

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Large Osceola High School to Graduates at Commencement

One of Osceola High School’s largest classes will receive diplomas at commencement in the Osceola Auditorium on Thursday evening May 15. Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday evening May 11 at the Methodist Church and the Senior Play The Youngest is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 14 at the Auditorium. The program lists the class roll, motto, colors and flower, and details of the baccalaureate, play and commencement events.

Osceola High School Osceola Methodist Church H. Collier Paul Melin Soln I. G. Smith EH. Collier God Class Roll Coena Wabner Nina Peters Donal Anderson Marvin’ Dawes Hollis Dolan Doris Hernblocem Robert Anderson Emma Green Althea Zang Dorothy Shelmadine Carol TheMar Louise Frasier Maurice Cole Alta Grossnicklaus Avald Carlson Elmer Tschauner Mildred Craven Wilma Harrison Dorothy Johnson Maye Peterson Mildred Petersen Inez Johnson Alta Mentink Lura Newcomer Florence Cunningham Ada Lees Donald Long Ethy Anderson Hazel Johnson Ernest Waite Jennivee Cook Ray Rogers Paul Joy Melville Gustafson, Maurice Triand Ruth Ransom Marian Hulanest Harold Headlee Arden McBeth Mildred Deeter Kenneth Johnson Arlene Steeple William Rickly Helen Johnson Osceola Auditorium

Nebraska's Debt Free Status Impresses Nation

Nebraska boasts no outstanding bonds and pays no interest anywhere. The state treasury holds about 5.5 million cash, funds highway and state institutions, and pays for the capitol building with a dedicated tax. Citizens credit Nebraska for prudent cash-based public finance and a strong financial reputation.

Nebraska State Treasury State University Board of Control Stebbins Capitol Lincoln

Urge That Seed Corn Be Tested

County Agent Kelly recommends testing all seed corn before planting this spring. Some crib corn tests as low as seventy percent while field-dried ears test over ninety five percent. Cold snaps last fall caused poor germination. an individual ear test determines viable percentage. Use moist sand or sawdust to germinate and obtain results in five to seven days.

Kelly

Polk Area Social Roundup Mixed Visits and Events

Os ceola residents Mr and Mrs I D Huston visited Polk while the Davis family joined Henry Horstman for Sunday dinner. Grand Island W W G Convention drew Polk girls, Beatrice funeral for former Polk resident Mr Pelton, dramatic club staged The Arrival of Kitty, and Clyde Wills north of Polk is seriously ill.

I. D. Huston Osceola Polk Davis Henry Horstman W.W.G Grand Island Glenn Lindburg Omaha Arnold Beckman Victor Anderson Stromsbore Harold Nelson Ord Nebr Glen Lindburg Stromsburg Beatrice Pelton Dramatic Club Kitty Raymond Bottom Shafer Raymond Peterson Isaac Cypher O. F. Alfreds York McNeeley and Sons Hastings D. N. Carlson Arts and Crafts Woman's Club D. H. Westfall Whittimore Lincoln Lawrence James Benedict Kerker Chas. Carlson Fred Gilbert E. A. Sodergren Music Clyde Wills

Shelby Town Outpaces County Population Decline

Shelby leads Polk County towns with population growth from 1920 to 1930, rising from 569 to 628. Nearby Polk decreases from 817 to 769, while other municipalities fall. District Supervisor Alden provided the census figures reported by The Record.

Shelby Polk County Alden Polk

Shelby Methodist Church marks fiftieth anniversary

A large gathering at the Shelby Methodist Church celebrated the church’s fiftieth anniversary with an affirming program. Former members and ministers attended. letters of congratulations arrived from those unable to attend. Rev. R H Carr and Rev. C E Ruch delivered talks and sermons recalling early church beginnings and progress. A Dorcas Society picnic, old songs, and various addresses highlighted the day, with special music throughout.

Shelby R. H. Carr Blue Hill C. E. Ruch Genoa Pentecost America West Dorcas Society J. L. Peterson Levi Cunningham Charter Wesley Chapel Flint Crozier M. E. Cunningham C. M. Shaub Schuyler Edythe Prouse H. Benda Stroms C. Casselberry Rhampianist Met Clyde Yordy Irene Dixon Hay Harvey Osceola Polo Fet Harry McBethburg F. Brigham E. Scow J. Scott Wesley Cha- Solow H. Anderson

Two More Parks For Nebraska

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announces new lake acquisitions along Dorchester Blue River and near Oxford on the Republican river. The Dorchester lake covers 14 acres at 2025 dollars and the Oxford area lake spans a mile and a half, costing 1231 dollars. Both are to be stocked or improved as public recreation grounds funded from hunting and fishing licenses.

State Game and Parks Board Frank O’donnell Commission Dorchester Oxford Republican Nebraska

B P W Club Installs Officers At Johnson Home

The B P W Club was entertained Monday evening at Thelma Johnson’s home with Nina Johnson assisting. Officers installed include Eva Sandin as president Alice Matheson as vice president Blanche Russell as second vice president Lilian Timm as recording secretary Bernice Brown as corresponding secretary and Edith E B Gray as treasurer. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society S. A. Snider Handel Collier George Moore George Hazelhardt Lulu Hendrickson J. C. Bryant Joel Hanson Mite Rox Mark Timm Joel Hanson Lilian McBeth Moore Thelma Johnson Nina Johnson Eva Sandin Alice Matheson Blanche Russell Lillian Timm Bernice Brown Edith EB. Gray

Shelby Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Shelby social headlines recount Mrs Helen Inks hosting a Bridge Club luncheon. Omaha visitors include Mr and Mrs Bill Bradley and Mrs A S Scott among others. Lane notes cover church events, hospital updates, engagements, weekend visits from relatives, and a Plains region co op oil pump installation.

Helen Inks Bridge Club Bill Bradley Omaha Shelby A. S. Scott P. R Smith R W. Dunkle Eastern Star Lodge Chas. Sharitt Baby Shelby Hospital Osceola J. Q. Rathburn Albert Schmcker Roy Johnson J. B. Johnson Stromsburg Margaret Johnson Lillian Martin Ruby Palm Lincoln Matt Gondringer John Gondringer Helen Moon Annabel Ruch Wesleyan Lincoln Journal Louise McBeth Elaine Lewis Bonnelly Denver Colo J. L Donnelly Donnelly Gus Hartel, Jr Father Schlachter Dubuque Farmers Co-operative Oil Station Gertrude Thelen Columbus Anderson Cozad

4 H Club Enrollment Rise in Polk County and State

Polk County reports 63 youths enrolled in 4 H clubs on April 25 with 79 by May 1, while statewide 8 884 members were recorded on April 25. The Steinwinder notes a 37 percent year to year rise and a goal of 14 500 state wide in 1930. County leaders expect Polk to reach 175 members and expand club work in coming weeks. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Liebee of York on May 6.

Polk County Lincoln Kelly Steinwinder L. I. Frisbie F. M. Liebee Frank Liebee York

Bulldogs Place In Hastings Meet

Coach Jerry Parker took five Bulldogs to Hastings for the Central Nebraska Meet, regarded as the state's fastest. Joy cleared 5 feet 6 inches for third in the high jump and 20 feet 10 inches for third in the broad jump. He also placed third in his 100 heat but did not qualify. Joy finished second in the low hurdles until he fell on the next to last obstacle. Rogers cleared 10 feet in the pole vault and was fourth in the high hurdles final. Deland cleared 9 feet 6 inches in the pole vault. Headlee threw 94 feet in the discus and Johnson was fourth in his 440 heat with 57.8. The Johnson Headlee Rogers Jovy relay team won their heat in the half mile relay, 1.39, placing fifth in the final times. Next is the postponed Little Ten Meet and then the State Meet at Lincoln this weekend to end the season.

Jerry Parker Hastings Central Nebraska Joy Rogers Deland Headlee Johnson Headee Jovy York Holdrege Aurora Geneva

Correct Wording on Fish plural and count usage

A fish expert explains that when referring to more than one specimen the pluralable terms fishes or trouts may be used. Anglers shopkeepers and cooks should still use fish or trout regardless of quantity.

Public Hearing Held on Defunct Osceola Bank

Inclement weather delayed the Osceola Bank failure hearing, with about 100 depositors gathering in district court. State officials led by Ashton C. Shallenberger and R. L Newkirk reviewed the auditor's report showing excessive and family loans, reduced checking deposits, and a $60,000 operating loss to the guaranty fund during bank liquidation.

Osceola Bank District Court Room Ashton C. Shallenberger State Bank Department R. L Newkirk State Attorney’s Office M. J. Holland R. T. Jones League Staugh Shallenberger Newkirk Holland Guaranty Fund Commission Banking Department W. M. Johnston W. G. Willitts C. A Frasier Commission

House To Rent With 6 Rooms And Yard

Dr LeMar offers a six room rental with basement laundry, good garage and garden. Fruit trees noted nearby for tenants seeking space and greenery.

LeMar

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