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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
Bienz, a farmer north east of Osceola, was thrown from a horse while driving cattle with his son. The horse twice stumbled and fell, crushing Bienz’s left leg between the knee and hip. He was taken to Columbus Hospital for several weeks and had previously broken a wrist in a similar incident with the same horse.
On a Tuesday night on the Meridian road south of the York county line, youths threw gravel at passing cars. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Scott were hit. Mrs. Scott suffered eye injuries. Kenneth Green pursued the suspects and obtained a license number. no prosecutions yet.
A H Nicholas was called to Missouri the last of the week because of his father’s serious illness. He arrived home Sunday leaving his father very low. About fifty neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Newt Hastings Friday to celebrate Raymond Hastings twenty first birthday. Ed Johnson helped Frank Hendrickson this past week while he was on the sick list with rumpago. Mrs Jack Johnson and children attended Kensington at her mother’s home in Osceola Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R N Hastings and family were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Headlee Sunday.
ON THE VALLEY reports several social calls and visits. Hartman returned from Lincoln after an extended stay with daughters. Emma Alt of Shelby visited with Oswald Alt's family. Fritz Johansen called. Edment Schott hosted a large group Sunday. Nebosis youths visited Columbus. Morys youths visited Columbus. Jim Farris Jr. from Omaha stayed with the Will Zimmerman family and toured Clarks with his wife’s family. Marie and Ruth Urban dined with Oswald Alt. Messing family visited Edmund Bernt. Will Zimmerman and Juanita visited Columbus. Oswald Alt and Ann and Emma Alt visited Rudolf Urban Sunday.
Polk community notes list commencement exercises at the Baptist Church with Ralph Brooks of Cedar Rapids delivering the address. Hazel Stevens wins a scholarship, Gladys Swanson second. Various picnics, visits, funerals, and social events are recorded, including alumni gatherings, family dinners, and church receptions. Notable mentions include Edwin Swanson returning from Kearney, and Mrs. Mae Scott receiving eye injury care in Omaha.
Miss Helen Swanson arrived home Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Nels Swanson. Mr and Mrs RE W Smith and family of Belden Nebr came Saturday and stayed several days with Rev and Mrs Irving G Smith. Mr and Mrs O M Brauer and son Charles of Gothenburg were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A P Wittbu hn. Mrs Brauer is a sister of Mr Wittbuhn.
The Polk County school system lists students promoted from eighth grade to high school across numerous districts. Names include Dean Augustine in District 1 and Harold Anderson in District 19, with many other pupils such as Carl Burritt, Irene Grossnicklaus, Dorothy Peterson, and Walter Lewis among the promoted.
John Bond and Earl Hawley drove to Phillips South Dakota last Thursday and returned Saturday. John examined land interests there while the Merry Workers are to be entertained at Mae Bond's home on June 5.
The family of August W. Johnson thanks friends for sympathy after the death of their wife and mother. They appreciate the kind expressions, flowers, and music.
Wilken Cleaners offers door to door service with pickups and deliveries twice each week. Customers can schedule by calling the listed number 35 for arrangements and inquiries.
STROMSBURG A N Hurd died Sunday at age 62 after years of rheumatism. He lived east of Stromsburg before moving with his wife to town a decade ago. Survived by wife, son Roy near Stromsburg, and a daughter in Cheyenne Wyoming. Funeral Tuesday at home led by Rev. Clarence Powell. Several local families attended. Many visiting friends and relatives from nearby towns.
Morning worship begins at 9 45 with a sermon themed The Rose of Sharon. Harry McBeth sings a solo titled The Rose of Shar on. At 11 o clock the election of May delegates to the annual conference follows the service. The Wesley Chapel General Aid meets with Mrs A B Dawes on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Charles Daniels, 72, died Friday at her Omaha home after pneumonia. Born in Ohio, she moved with her husband to Nebraska in 1877, later settling in Omaha. Survived by son Fred Daniels of Almosa Colorado and daughter Iona Daniels of Omaha. Funeral services were held at the sister in law’s home and burial took place in Osceola Cemetery.
District No. 5 reports a farewell party for the D A Benson family moving to Lincoln hosted by Mr and Mrs George Wieseman. Community members work on hill south of Valley M E Church, planning a Children Day program for June 9 at the Valley church. Local social notes include guests, visits, and family trips across Osceola and Hastings areas.
The text lists community members attending a Silver Creek alumni banquet and numerous visits. Names include Mr and Mrs Wm Dake and daughter Helen Clair, Virgil McCormick, Berniece Deeter, Geo Buchta and children, Alverta Buchta, Harve McCormick and sons, Lawrence Creemen, Emma Beltzer, Helen Dake, Lillian Vera Brown, Ruth Hastings, Edith Burritt, Almeda Johnson, Tom Meacham, Howard Deeter, Lee Ruff, Rev Friday and family, Lester McCormick and Neal, Chas Hastings, Edna Hendrickson, Rev L Lohr, Nels Scott, Rev Frank Lohr funeral, Beulah Little, Charles Tennant, Mary Headley, Newt Hastings, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Geo Buchta, Mrs Chas Wilcox, and Geo Heinemeyer family.
240 acre farm for sale seven and a half miles northwest of North Bend with rich table land and fine improvements. Rents for one half. Write owner Dr B V Kenney Dodge Nebraska or John H Roper 226 No 30th St Lincoln Nebraska.
Shelby items report a Rockport visitor, Rev. Lohr's death in Lebanon Ohio, a May 19 baby girl born to Gondringer, school term close, Ritz Theater reopening with Hearts in Dixie, and a 7–0 Shelby win over Central City. A lye accident injured Luella Jane Johnson but she recovered. Surprise State Bank reorganized with Thus Hattel as cashier and moving to Surprise.
Frank H. Anderson asserts insurance is his primary business not a sideline. Wilkens Cleaners advertises door service with a contact phone 35.
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