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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
1
Joseph G. Alden of York announces Polk county will hire thirteen census enumerators for field work on the upcoming federal decennial census. Applicants must submit to Alden at York and pass a simple written test. Examinations come from Washington and grading is done by the census director. terms are about two to three weeks.
H Young Dahl of Osceola reported his Delze coupe stolen from a Thirteenth street parking space while he and his wife attended Columbus theatre Sunday. The car was found abandoned undamaged in an alley near Eleventh street between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth avenues. Chief Brandon suspects joyriders took it and left it where they feared to return it.
Miss Florence G Sharritt and George L Ranson were married Saturday October 5 at 7 30 P M at the Methodist Parsonage in Wahoo Nebraska Rev Bryant officiated Only immediate relatives attended The bride is the daughter of A C Sharritt of this city and the groom the eldest son of M L Ranson southeast of Osceola They will reside in south Osceola The Record joins friends in best wishes.
Grace Rogers of Osceola and John Schnider of Shelby married in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday November 1 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jack Trenerry of Lincoln Both families residents E L Rogers of Osceola and Fred Schnider of Shelby report the couple will reside in Lincoln after a short period of employment and farming between Osceola Lincoln and Shelby relations note the couple has many friends wishing them happiness of wedlock
Fullerton defeated Osceola 20-0 marking Osceola first to lose to a Little Ten team. First-half ended 7-0 after a 10 yard pass touchdown. Fullerton added two more scores in Q3 and Q4 while Osceola drove for late chances as Ireland crossed the line but the TD was nullified.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Shenandoah Iowa for George W Dun can who died November 1 1929. He was born October 16 1860 in Page County Iowa and lived in Page and Taylor Counties Town and Atchison County Missouri. He married Aline Jane Smith April 21 1881 and had eleven children, eight surviving with their mother Nellie Hendrickson Bessie Tony Neva Wright Glen Hobart Elmer Herman Cecil Stephenson.
Mrs. Thelen who formerly lived near Shelby Nebraska died in San Diego California on October 31 1929 after a brief illness following a stroke. She was born Theresia Scholz in Braunseifen Austria on November 12 1895 and married Conrad Thelen in Osceola Nebraska on September 21 1881. The couple had ten children and several siblings survive. The family lived on a farm near Oscella later moving to Shelby then to California. Funeral services were held in San Diego with burial beside her husband who died in 1925. She was a devout Catholic and belonged to the San Diego church.
The Woman's Club held its regular business meeting on Monday evening. Divisions met for sessions with growing enthusiasm. The Art Department painted oil cloth card table covers under Miss Sophia Kreshin. Mrs. Jessie Marquis reviewed A King That Was a King by H.G. Wells. Mrs. Raymond Kepner reviewed The Little Man by Galsworthy. Julia Behe led the Drama Department lesson and reviewed Strife. Five numbers of Mondahamin were rehearsed along with Moonlit Meadows. The Music Department plans a Bake Sale November 9 at the Osceola Produce Store to fund the new music.
Crop statisticians report Nebraska corn entering husking with a state estimate of 221,137,000 bushels, up 29 million from September 1 and worth about 26 million more at 90 cents a bushel. Wayne Cuming and Thurston counties average 46 bushels per acre, state average 24.5. Oats barley wheat potatoes and sugar beets also exceed five year averages. Nebraska soils adapt to drought and support strong yields. Thanksgiving comes with positive mood from bountiful harvests.
Hal loween party for Sunday School class hosted by Miss Gertrude Nelson. Local social visits include Hordville Lincoln Grand Island and York trips. Masonic Temple dedication at Hampton. Postmaster exams planned. several families vacationed or moved. school clubs meeting and hostesses named.
Morning service only on Sunday November 10 at the Presbyterian Church. In the evening a union Armistice Day service with the Methodist and Lutheran churches at the Methodist church. Morning topic AS CHRIST IS SENT. Story for children with songs and usual worship order. Everyone welcome.
A Sunday farewell dinner at the Edson Kidder home honored Mr. and Mrs. George Blevins Sr. and daughter Rachel as they head to California for winter. The group included many Shelby neighbors and relatives. The docket notes church meetings, travels, marriages, hospital visits, births, and local errands across the Shelby area with multiple family ties and nearby towns.
District 5 Maple Leaf Club meets at Mrs Martha Wyman's home on Thursday. Eva Dunn of Minneapolis visits Calmar Dunn and family. Mr and Mrs Carl Wieseman announce the birth of John David born Oct 30. Vern McCormick and Walter Wieseman drive to Lincoln for medical help. McCormick’s throat condition improves. Columbus visitors include Mr and Mrs Lew Miller and son Lloyd. Many attend the District 52 Basket Social Friday. Irene Grossnicklaus visits parents Adolph and wife. Mesdames Wieseman and Horst visit Osceola with Mrs Mike Horst and Christina.
Howard Yates, chiropractor in Osceola Nebraska, offers choice springs with delivery options. Contact phone 3711 for details.
A car owned by a local bricklayer burned twice on Sunday in Stromsburg before the back of the sedan was completely drenched and extinguished. The blaze likely started from a discarded cigarette and caused no serious damage.
Osceola Produce Co urges customers to call 70 for current poultry prices. A truck will also contact buyers to arrange orders and deliveries.
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