Court House News Highlights Involving Local Court Actions
Local cases include Jake Ziemha pleading guilty to manufacture and possession of a still, with a 500 dollar fine and 20 days in jail. Judge Landis grants a permanent injunction against Mrs. Jeannette Fahnholtz running a house of prostitution. Sheriff Van Hooosen seated in the matter by order of Attorney Wilber Johnston and city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ziemha
Landis
Jeannette Fahnholtz
11Th Judicial District
van Hooosen
Wilber Johnston
Columbus
Corn Husker Demand Gap in Polk County Jobs
County Agent F B Kelley reports fewer men seeking corn husker work than farmers requesting labor this fall. About 20 to 30 more workers could be placed in fields yielding 25 to 50 bushels per acre. wages average eight cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
F. B. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Polk County
Mer
Polk Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Central City visitors include Dorothy Green and siblings, while Polk residents host and travel for visits and meals. The B Y P U banquet, a high school dramatic club play, football rivalry against Stromsburg, and several relatives’ stays mark a busy period in Polk.
Grades Sponsor Show at Osceola Auditorium
The Osceola Grade School backs the three day run of Weary River starring Richard Barthelmess at the Auditorium starting Thanksgiving night plus Friday and Saturday. Proceeds go to the Athletic Fund to buy boys basketball suits volleyball gear and playground equipment. Buy tickets for the family and support the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Barthelmess
Osceola
For Sale A Burroughs Portable Adding Machine
For sale a Burroughs portable adding machine used only a short time. Inquire of Allen Cummings.
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Burrough
Allen Cummings
Winside farmer cites 72 bushel corn yield and bridge plan
Winside farmer W B Lewis reports a corn yield of 72 bushels. A new Missouri River bridge at Nebraska City is nearly assured, a modern structure costing about a million dollars, to be funded by tolls as a private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lewis
Winside
Missouri
Nebraska City
Former Polk County Boy Takes Short Course
Raymond McCarty son of Joe McCarty joined nine Nebraska boys in the dairy short course at the College of Agriculture opened November 11 and running through November 22 The Union Pacific railroad offers a $100 prize to county calf club champions Raymond won the scholarship after Evan Myers declined the award The course trains prospective dairy herd improvement contesters teaching milk weighing feeding calculations and dairy herd expense and profit analysis
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Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Raymond McCarty
Joe McCarty
Stromsburg
Raymond
Evan Myers
Evan
Union Pacific Railroad
David City Defeats Osceola In Muddy Friday Showdown
David City edged Osceola 19 to 7 as rain made the field muddy. David City scored in the first quarter on a guard touchdown with a successful extra point. Osceola fought back in the second, with passes and runs including a 40 yard TD run by Johnson, but two Osceola extra points failed and a late interception sealed the 19-7 result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Osceola
Ireland
Bulldogs
Iound
Agricultural Expert Praises 4H Clubs in Nebraska Visit
E. Z. Russell of the U S department of agriculture praised 4-H Clubs as the greatest movement for agriculture during a Nebraska visit. He cited intelligent training and show competition as key factors and noted Nebraska’s growing local stock shows and the Nebraska State Fair helping farms. Russell, a former Duroc breeder, observed Nebraska breeders now focus on home sires and that prizes no longer favor outside exhibitors. He recounted a banker shifting stance after meeting farmer depositors inspired by the state fair.
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E. Z. Russell
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Agriculture Department
Russell
State Fair Grounds
Stromsburg Short Local Notes and Marital News
Mr and Mrs E Luaner announce the marriage of their daughter Lola Luaner to William Shapers in Pittsburg Penn. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Seanner, formerly worked at the Headlight office. Various town residents travel for games, work changes, and hospital updates across Lincoln Omaha and York. Dean Sharp recovers from an appendectomy at York Lutheran Hospital.
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Alene Wright
York
Forrest Sedam
Julia Johnson
South Polk
Clark Snodgrass
Stromsburg
Polk
Ira Glasser
J. C. Sedam
Benedict
H. F. Brown
Fremont
Bank of Polk
E. Luaner
Lola Luaner
William Shapers
Pittsburg
Penn
Seanner
Franklin Weaver
Lincoln
J. T. Samuelson
Elmer Carlson
Onaha
Lola Lunner
Joe Withrow
Toledo
Ohio
Withrow
Buelah
Buckley
Omaha
Perry Williams
Osceola
Ronald Jones
Gresham
P. R. Smith
Lloyd Myers
Dr. Myers
Farm income up in Nebraska as book farming grows
Records from Hamilton Clark and Webster Counties show the average net farm income at 1067 per farm after expenses and 5 percent interest. The five most profitable farms earned 2124 while the five least profitable fell short by 332. Farm size averages 300.5 acres and diversification and crop rotation are cited as the motive force behind rising incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Clay
Webster Counties
Extension Service
The
State University
Nebraska
Fairview Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Roy and Harry Wisely left for corn near Albion while Ethel Snyder travels to Lincoln for work. Kenneth Towslee returns from Mont Mustard and Silver Creek to Omaha. Ed Blidzard and James McGinelly visit the Dake home in Lincoln. Morris family visit York. Fern Morris now in Daugh ters. Ladies plan December 6 supper bazaar at the community hall. Harold Cole recovering from tea spill burn. Harve McCormick and son Virgil dined with Fred Dunn. Geo Fineey and wife dine with daughter near Havens. Joe Need runs Silver Creek filling station as Forrest husks corn. Mina Buchta, Geo Buchta, Pete Leseur aid Hartman birthday celebration. Cc O Carlson returns from three weeks in Montana. Nobel Leseur birthday gathering Tuesday. John Buchta visits S K Snyder home.
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Roy
Harry Wisely
Albion
Ethel Snyder
Lincoln
Kenneth Towslee
Mont Mustard
Silver Creek
Omaha
Ed Blidzard
James McGinelly
Wm Dake
C. E. Morris
York
Fern
Mina Buchta
Harold Cole
Harve McCormick
Virgil
Fred Dunn
Boyd Mace
Benedict
Geo. Fineey
Osceola
Wm. Lastrah
Havens
Joe Need
Forrest
Geo. Buchta
Pete Leseur
Wm Hartman
Cc. O. Carlson
Montana
Mettlen
O. A. Watkins
Irene Dixon
Watkins
Donna
Methodist Hospital
Richard Cole
John Ingalls
Elmer Runyon
Surprise
James Fasbender
Shelby
Stromsburg
Myers
Myer
Will Shhaumberg
Glen Moon
Wesleyan
C. W. Moon
Bill Lux
North Bend
John Duren
Terrence
Hubert Duren
Mr Duren
A. L. Scholz
Glen Ingalls
Glen
John Stanzel
Friend
Nebraska
Mr. Moon
R. T. Buelow
Herman Anderson
August Thelen, Jr
Clay Center
John Brandt
Grand Island
Presbyterian Church Sunday Sermons and Thanksgiving Plans
The morning sermon on God Saving Why and How and the evening service on Getting On The Job conclude the Building The Temple Of Life series. Next Wednesday at 7 30 P M Bolégan Fhent will speak, inviting all to attend as a Thanksgiving trip is possible. Join in an hour of thanks for the year past.
Maple Leaf Club Postponed Supper Adorns Local Week
District No 5 notes the Maple Leaf Club supper postponed from last Saturday due to weather and rescheduled for Friday. Family moves include Mrs Carl Wieseman and baby returning from Osceola to country home. Ellen Calhoun assisting at Wieseman home. Emerson Keebaugh visits near Shelby. Mrs Forest Need from Silver Creek stays with Joel Wieseman family. Calmar Dunn and Mrs Elmer Horst host Sunday dinner. Maple Leaf Club to meet Thursday with Mrs Arthur Wieseman.
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Maple Leaf Club
George Wieseman
Carl Wieseman
George Matheson
Osceola
Ellen Calhoun
Emerson Keebaugh
Shelby
Forest Need
Silver Creek
Joel Wieseman
Calmar Dunn
Elmer Horst
Arthur Wieseman
Community Notes From Shelby and Osceola
Shelby and nearby towns report visits by many relatives and friends from Omaha Columbus Fremont and Lincoln. Local events include a football defeat Shelby 22 Silver Creek 0 and a poultry show entry trip to Clay Center. Community clubs in Osceola discuss arts crafts music and drama while plans for a newspaper and magazine sale are announced.
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August Thelen, Jr
Clay Center
Ralph Ball
Bill Taber
York
Vivian Bryan
Columbus
Reuben Timm
Timm-Scholz
Clyde Babcock
St. Ann Sodarity
Sacred Heart Church
Dunnings
Nebraska farms lean on hogs for income
About a third of Nebraska farms rely on hogs with returns near 1000 dollars per farm. Rabbits are grown for fur and food as demand rises for rabbit fur used in garment trimmings. Black fox are bred on ranches for fur, with Nebraska climate deemed suitable for fox fur production.
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Nebraska
State
Obituary of Rev. Jacob Zinnicker long-time Methodist pastor
Rev. Jacob Zinnicker a 65 year Methodist veteran born November 2 1839 in Pirmasense Germany died November 19 1929 in Lincoln age 90 years 17 days Married Margaret Becker in 1863 they moved to America arriving in Portsmouth Ohio later Greenfield Ohio then Columbus Nebraska 13 children listed including Jacob L G Mrs Paul C Timm Mrs I C Janing Wm Mrs Jno Janing Mrs Wm Jackson George Mrs Frank Kersenbrook Mrs A J Farnham and Herman Funeral in Columbus with interment beside his wife Rev J M Herrmann of Shelby to conduct service
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Jacob Zinnicker
Pirmasense
Germany
Lingoln
Margaret Becker
America
Portsmouth
Ohio
Greenfield
Columbus
Nebra
Jacob
L. G
Lincoln
Paul C. Timm
I. C. Janing
Geneva
Bakersfield
Calif
Jno Janing
Pueblo
Colo
Wm Jackson
Genoa
George
Santa Paula
California
Frank Kersenbrook
A. J. Farnham
Licup City
Herman
Clarks
J. M. Herrmann
Shelby
Osceola Town Basketball Quintet to Meet McCool Team
The Osceola quintet faces M. W. A. from McCool on Monday evening November 25 at the High School Gym. Stars include Nortson Krall Samuelson Parker Skoog Bond Lindquist Wurtz and Slats Smith. Admission is twenty five cents. Come early for a seat.
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Osceola
McCool
Mionday
Nortson
Krall
Samuelson
Parker
Nebr
Skoog
Luther Coll
Bond
Lindquist
Wurtz
Siwash
Siwash) and “Slats” Smith (ex-Kalamazoo
St Pauls Lutheran Church Holiday Week Schedule
Friday evening Harmony Society meets at Mrs Ernest Nyquist home. Saturday 2 30 P M Sunday School practice for Christmas festival. Sunday 26th after Trinity 10 A M Sunday School and Bible Classes for all. 11 A M English Worship sermon The Judgement Is Near Prepare. 7 30 P M Vespers Dead in Adam Alive in Christ. Tuesday Choir practice. Thursday Thanksgiving at 11 15 A M old fashioned feast by church ladies. Luther League postponed.
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Harmony Society
Ernest Nyquist
Luther League
Shaw Hosts Weekend Guests in Omaha
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shaw of Omaha were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs L M Shay, sharing a social visit during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Shaw
Omaha
L. M. Shay
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Stanton County
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Hackberry
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Aid of
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Wayne Rystrom
Chas. Steever
Cliff Lafler
Will Westervelt
E. E
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Dorothy Green
Central City
Buzzard
Harold Nelson
T J Nelson
Hame
Enid Myers
Stramsburg
R J Allison
Allie Lanton
B.Y.P.U
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Licren Lind
Dramatic Club
Viking Theatre
D. Huston
Oliver Bush
Racine
Wisconsin
John Seymour
Lloyd Cole
Cole
Evelyn Scott
J.V.G. Club
Bertha Noborg
Ellen Bay
Woman’s Club
Ernest Krassman
Carl Dethloff
Gene
Coordes
Kansas
Ree Seymour
August Steelquist
Steelquist
J. L. Hedbloom
Westlund
Ralph Branting
Howard Nelson
Ruth Glasser
Rob Glasser
James Sealey
Westfall
Williams
C. E. Putman
Rev. Pearson
Minnesota
Nels
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Sweden
J. S. Gustafson
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E. M. Burke
Oscar Jones
Lela Peterson
Earl Clarke
Evelyn
Fred Shockey
A. H. Woosever
E. E. Graff
Seward
Henry Knerr
Johnson
Otto Weggman
Kellough
Oklahoma-Nebraska
Esther Lamb
University Hospital
H. Christensen
Richard
A. V. Eielson
Harry Lanham
Carol Robinson
Holdrege
Nordstrom
L H Headstrom
Des Moines
Iowa
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Headstrom
Keenanee
Lil
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Leigh
J. L. Olsen
Vernon Anderson
Clarence Bodine
John Burg
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Long Beach
Maud
Joan
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Oscar Rystrom
Park Hotel
Mr. Lunner
Scott Hall
Stromsbury
J. G. Green
Clarence Green
Green
Scottsbluffs
Wesley Colson
Mission
Eden Baptist Church
Andrew Myrbersy
A. H. McKee
Granilgland Baptist College
Lewis
J. EB. Lewis
Mr Hess
Hamburg
Hess
Ibert W. Larsen
D. A. Jacobson
Chicago
Wm. Moore
Dean Sharp
Lutheran Hogital
Fairview
Nobel Leseur
John Buchta
S. K. Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Laurel Wilson
Billy
Mettien
Jack McMeekin
F. M. Liebee
Beatrice
Dr. Liebee
Ava Lee
H. W. Umshler
C. C. Hardy
Shirley
Billy Umshler
Gus Leiber
Everett
Reece
Terence Duren
Bellwood
Harold Demuth
Osceola Woman's Club
Er Hartson
Phil Campbell
W. W. Norton
Buarrie
Susan Whaley
K. J. Merrick
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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