Prospects For Creamery Here In Osceola
Genoa creamery operator William Jerry Senften outlined plans to install a private creamery in Osceola. The project would cost about 6000 for machinery and require four to five workers. A committee of Judge Norton Dr. Collins and H. H. Hansen will assist. Senften emphasized local cooperation and prior sales to Osceola businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Jerry” Senften
Genoa
Hotel Rapp
Senften
Osceol
Norton
Dr. Collins
HH. C. Hansen
Osceola Suffers Narrow Loss to Ulysses in Close Duel
Osceola football drops a 0 to 6 game to Ulysses last Friday. Captain Jackson led Osceola with most carries and tackling while Ward and McGown starred for Ulysses. Osceola held the visitor to four first downs, with a lone second quarter scoring pass proving decisive. Next Friday Osceola faces Stromsburg in a regional rivalry battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Osceola
Osceola Boys
Jackson
Randall
Vilayers
Ward
McGown
Gilbert
Stromsburg
Osceola Woman's Club Meets Seeks President Nominees
Osceola Woman's Club held a regular meeting at the school house on Monday November 5 with Vice President Mrs Yiomer Hartson presiding in place of Miss Evelyn Scholz. A nominating committee was named for next meeting plus a demonstration of electrical appliances at the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Woman's Club
School House
Yiomer Hartson
Evelyn Scholz
Lincoln
Hastings
A. F. Nuquist
General Federation
W. E. Thompson
Fred Gilbert
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
the Light and Power Company
R. A. Graham
York
C. L. Paine
Margaret Hulfish
Juanita Bruce
Otilla Gareth
Hulfish
Miss Bruce
Light Company
Shelby People Share News From Nearby Homes
Shelby area residents report visits from Frank Scholz of Omaha and multiple local events. A 53-person husking bee cleared Mr. Watkins 35 acre corn field west of Shelby. Community dinners supported Missionary Society activities and school duties resumed after a bereavement notice.
Education Week Observances Set Across Nation in 1923
In 1923 national groups including the National Education Association and the American Legion endorsed a dedicated Education Week from November 18 to 24. Proclamations by President Coolidge and state leaders urged public focus on educational problems while American Education Week runs November 6 to 12 with school programs on November 8 9 and 10 featuring dramatizations readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
The
American Legion
United States Office of Education
Coolidge
United States
World Federation of Education Associations
John Irland
Trial Offer for THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS
A promotional notice offers a 79 day daily and Sunday mail subscription to rural routes and non-carrier towns for one dollar. The deal targets readers in distant communities seeking reliable urban news coverage at a low introductory price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee-News
Caseys Trial A Big Success At Osceola Ri voli Theatre
A full house welcomed Caseys Trial presented by the Osceola Community Club at Ri voli Theatre. George Craven as Judge and George Carson as Clerk led a courtroom farce with a multi ethnic jury. Dennis Casey played by Dr A A Wurtz faces Dotty Perkins suing for 50000 in breach of promise. The play ends with a wedding and a net profit of about 70 dollars for the Christmas fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caseys
Osceola Community Club
Rivoli Theatre
George Craven
George Carson
A. A. Wurtz
Dennis Casey
Dotty Perkins
Roy VanHoosen
Casey
W. W. Norton
Dotty
Skin
Andrew E. Nuquist
Hummin’ Bird Orchestra
Hopscotch Corners
E. F. Danskin
Delmar McFadden
Fred Calkins Jr
Johnny Irland
George Koehler Jr
Althe
Henry Perkins
W. E. Thompson
Walter Kirtley
Hemaway Newberry
Perkins
H. J. Tex
Raymond Kepner
George ‘Berck
Fred Gilbert
C. R. Collins
C. A. Frasier
Arthur Bintz
W. O. Hansen
Jay ‘Hastings
Potts
Marilyn Brown
Berniece Miller
Paul LaMunyon
Shelby
Methodist Church Sees Strong Attendance For World Peace Talks
Attendance rose at the Methodist service last Sunday with engaging World Peace addresses. A large crowd is expected next Sunday for Education Week events including a play, cornet number O Sole Mio, and dramatizations. Evening service at 7:30 is anticipated with standing room limited. Sunday School 10 A M and Morning Service 11 A M Epworth League 6 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Simon the Sorcerer
John Irland
DiCapua
Miss Gberg
Apples for sale by D. W Adair
Jonathan apples offered at $1.10 per bushel. Contact D. W Adair by phone 112 for purchase while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W
Adair
Farmers Sign Wheat Contracts in Polk County
Last Saturday marked signing day for wheat allotment contracts under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in Polk County. About 90 percent of the 530 applicants signed, with extra stenographers hired to avoid delays. cost for the first year is capped at one cent per bushel. The contract sets a minimum of 54 percent and a maximum of 85 percent of the three year farm average for acreage. farmers may sow between these limits, and those who exceed their application must adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Osceola
Wheat Production Control Association
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Washington
Local social notes include visits and gatherings across towns
Wesley Chanel and Mrs. A E Dawes meet this Thursday for the Foreign Missionary Society. The church aid convenes Friday at the Harry McBeth home. Visitors visit from Rising City Columbus and Osceola attendances. Families host dinners and attend weekends away. A Halloween party and a large corn husking event are noted along with changes in mail routes.
Ladies Aid Society Hosts Luncheon at Mrs McCormick Home
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Claire McCormick s home for a fine luncheon. Next Sunday near Armistice Day the sermon theme will be Peace with Fairview at 10 and Sunday School at 11 a m. Valley Sunday School meets at 10 with sermon at 11 24. Mrs Clara McCormick to entertain the Ladies Club Thursday afternoon October 16. Valley Sunday School held a 60 person evening at the church last Friday with songs a short program social hour and cake and coffee. E B Maxcy pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Claire McCormick
Fairview
Valley
Clara McCormick
Valley Sunday School
E. B. Maxcy
Death summons Mrs. M. Horst of Osceola
Mrs. Michael Horst died at 7 40 p m Sunday after a several day illness of bronchial pneumonia She was 76 years old She leaves husband eight children and twelve grandchildren with siblings and a wide circle of friends Funeral services were held at M E Church Osceola with Rev E M Maxcy and Rev W H Wright assisting Interment was in Osceola Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Michael Horst
Emma Houser
Joseph and
Christine Houser
Brookfield
Wisconsin
Columbus
Nebraska
Polk County
Joseph Herst
Lincoln
Nebr
Oswald Herst
Topeka
Kansas
William Horst
Denver
Colorado
Edward Horst
San Diego
California
West Side social notes and school event highlights
Mrs. C. Go Fredrickson and daughters visited in Columbus. Clara Holm dined near Benedict. High Prairie Junior Class held a masquerade Hallowe en party for students and staff. Eleanor Scholz and Clarence Hoffschneider visited the Ansel Fredrickson home. Roger Headley and family hosted guests. Curtis Flodman and Oliver Adelson attended the State Corn Musking Contest at Cozad. Florence Anderson remains hospitalized in Columbus with pneumonia, slight improvement reported. Fredrickson family took a trip to Omaha. Myra employed there and visits to Immanuel Hospital patient Goldie Gustefton noted. Abel Toline visited Florence Anderson in Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. GO. Fredrickson
Opa
LaVerne
Sylvia
Columbus
Clara Holm
Benedict
High Prairie
Eleanor Scholz
Clarence Hoffschneider
York
Ansel Fredrickson
Roger Headley
Ray Fellows and
Curtis Flodman
Pete Shostrom
St. Mary’s Hospital
Oliver Adelson
Cozad
Florence Anderson
Axe
Fredrickson
Russell
Wallace and Earl
Myra
Dorothy
Omaha
Goldie Gustefton
Abel Toline
Maple Leaf Club Meeting Plans Christmas Quilt Gift
The Maple Leaf Club met at Neola Dunn’s home on November 2 with 13 members and 11 visitors. The lesson titled Making Christmas Merry was given by leaders. Members will make a quilt block each for a Home gift and the group will meet next at Fairview Hall hosted by Clara McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Neola-Dunn
Fairview Hall
Clara McCormick
Osceola Merchants Announce Friday Armistice Day Closing
The closing committee says Osceola stores will close from 2 to 4 PM Friday for the Armistice Day program at Stromsburg. Stores will reopen and operate normally on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Stromsburg
Osceola Realty Auction Co Seeks Building & Loan Stock
Osceola Realty Auction Co announces a market for Omaha or Lincoln Building & Loan stock inviting sellers to list their holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Or
Lincoln Building & Loan
Osceola Realty Auction Co
Will A Bennett Dies In Stromsburg At 58
Will A Bennett a Polk County farmer died at York Lutheran Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Funeral held at Stromsburg Methodist Church with interment in Stromsburg Cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Cecil and Loawell his mother Mrs Orills Bennett and brother C M Bennett plus three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bennett
Will “A. Bennet
Methodist
Stromsburg
E. C. Staley
Mr Bennett
Polk County
Lutheran Hospital
York
Cecil and
Loawell
Orills Bennett
C. M. Bennet
Social notes from St. Andrews area events this week
Mr and Mrs John Gabriel and Dorothy visited near Bellwood and in Columbus. Miss Lois Burgess visited Shelby and business visited Albert Schmoker Arthur Johansen and Julius Nebesis homes. John Cerny and family visited Columbus. Mrs Bertha Bernt visited the Gumm home in Columbus. Lawrence Nicholson from Headrow Colorado assists with corn husking. Mr and Mrs Henry Ebel Jr and their youngsters joined Oswald Kropatch for Sunday dinner in Pilson. Wedding dance in Columbus honored Mr and Mrs Alphonse Pawell. Mrs Pawell was Veronica Mimick. Joseph Gabriel and son from Fullerton were at Nebosis and Hasselbalch homes. Ebel family hosted Sunday dinner with Adolph Kresha. Shooting match at Charles Prososki home drew a large crowd. Lois Burgess visited Central City with her parents. Julius Nebosis and Nabosis were Columbus business callers Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scholz
Omaha
Shelby
A . Scholz
O. A.watkins
Mr. Watkins
Methodist Church
John McBeth
Harry Huddelston
Homer Brigham
Huddleston
B. Huddeston
Clarkson Hospital
Jennie Sidwell
Mrs. Sidwell
Benedict
Dorothy Gondringer
M. E. Bybee
Seattle
Washington
Missouri
Edith Oades
Marl Timm
Osceola
Mrs. Timm
Bybee
K. Richards
T. D. Richards
Viola Burgess
Howard Thatcher
John Gabriel
Dorothy
Henry Ebel Jr
Bellwood
Columbus
Lois Burgess
Albert Schmoker
Arthur Johansen
Julius Nebesis
John Cerny
Bertha Bernt
A. E. Gumm
Virginia
Lawrence Nicholson
Headrow
Colorado
Edward «Messing
Berha Bernt
Elsie
Oswald Kropatch
Pilsno
Alphonse Pawell
Ralph Hasselbalch
Ebel
Adolph Kresha
Chas. Prososki
Jack Burgess
Central City
Julius Nebosis
Freeman Shaw Pioneer Resident Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Freeman Shaw were held Friday at First Methodist Church in Osceola with Masonic Lodge oversight. He died November 1 after months of illness, born February 3, 1842 in Illinois, survived by wife Arvilla, nine children, twenty two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Shaw
First Methodist
Osceola
Masonic Lodge
W. D. Hamilton
Shaw
Freman Shaw
Illinois
Arvilla McIntyre
Cambridge
Ilinois
Nebraska
Polk County
Clara Dean
Hazel Ferne
Dewey Shaw
Lincoln
Charles Shaw
Dix
Nebr
Edwin
Hadberry
Inez Rawles
Alice Bellmore
Ava
Itta Streeter
Glenville
Minnesota
Mattie Davis
Milan Shaw
Carroll
Iowa
Berlin
Methodist Church
Polk County Farms Set for Referee Sale This Month
Two Polk County farms to be sold by order of the district court at referee’s sales. November 14th the Sherwood farm west of Osceola goes to sale with S. A. Snider as referee and Mills & Mills as attorneys. November 22 the Frerida farm north of Osceola to be sold by Louis Scholz, with W. W. Norton as attorney and Oscensia Realty Auction Company assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
District Court
Sherwood
Osceola
S. A. Snider
Mills & Mills
Frerida
Louis Scholz
W. W. Norton
Oscensia Realty Auction Company
Fairview area notes and social visits this week
Jim Jones of Omaha visits his cousin Chalmar Daniel and mother in Fairview. The Happy Hour Society quilts for Mothers Jewel Home at York. Several locals visit Osceola and Columbus. deaths touch the McCormick family with a funeral in Council Bluffs for Mrs. David Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Omaha
Chalmar Daniel
Happy Hour Society
Bruce Pickett
Frizzel
Mothers Jewel
York
LeRoy Rhodes
Osceola
John Buchta
Henry Strickland
Lincoln
Heitzman
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Merritt Clark
Clark
Irene
Daniel
Sam Cadwell
Burrell
Geo. Buchta
Columbus
McCormicks
David
Council Bluffs
Lester
Dean McCormick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman’s Club
Bvant
C. L. LeMar
M. A. Mills
Tnese
Wesley Chanel
Foreign Missionary Society
A. E. Dawes
Church Aid
Harry McBeth
Albert Shunk
Rising City
Harry Bartholomew
Wm. Brandt
Ronal Peterson
Blanche Peterson
Harry Safielder
Harold Jarmin
Bird City
J. N. Jarmin
Berea
Kentucky
Martha Huggler
Dale Watkins
Genevieve Taddiken
Ora Watkins
Ross Richards
Dale Richards
Earl Richards
Edith Richards
Delmat. McFadden
Dewey Bigler
Fairview-Valley Churches
M. Horst
West Side
Ira Banta
Helen Danielson
B. C. Grabill
Alice Lanham
American Legion Auxilary
E. Lunner
J. H. Beachly
W. N. Rameyal
A. V. Eielson
A. B. Hedbloom
R. E. Lunner
Hastings Hospital
Mr. Lunner
Dew
L. W. Toole
Esther Lamb
Frank Anderson
ST. Andrews
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