City officials seek CWA funds for winter employment
Mayor Pierson and city county and park board representatives met with Mr Hogan in York to apply for CWA funds to create winter jobs in the county. The park board asked for 1600 for city park work, approved immediately, with start hoped by week’s end. Additional street funds may be sought, with hand labor only. If approved, the sewer project may be delayed to next spring to extend employment. Fred Adkisson, 25, a farmer near Shelby, shot himself Tuesday night. body found this morning. He was son of Bud Adkisson of Shelby, survived by his wife, daughter of Anton Heimer Sr. of Shelby.
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Pierson
City Council
County Commissioners
City Park Board
York
McEet
Hogan
C. Iwa
Park Board
Jay Hastings
The
Hity
Fred Adkisson
Shelby
Butler County
Bud Adkissin
Anton Heimer, Sr
Mrs H E Harvey Injured in Lincoln Auto Crash
Mrs H E Harvey daughter of Mrs Matilda Peterson sustained severe cuts and bruises when the car carrying her husband Dr H E Harvey and daughter Ruth collided with another vehicle at a Lincoln intersection Friday night. Mrs Harvey was taken to Lincoln General Hospital for treatment. Ruth was uninjured.
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H. E. Harvey
Matilda Peterson
Ruth
Lincoln
Osceola
Peterson
Harvey
Methodist Church sees strong attendance and youth pageant
Last Sunday worshippers packed services as Shelby actors presented The Half of My Goods. Next Sunday night a pageant titled Daring Youth features Father Time and 35 youths with torches, a mixed quartet and organ. The morning sermon is The Dawning of a New Day Courage Mr. President. Official Board meets Tuesday night. JW Wright, Minister.
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Methodist Church
Atendance
Shelby
Father Time
JW. H. Wright
Warning Issued On Hog Slaughter Tax Evasion In Omaha
The office cautions farmers and others that slaughtering hogs for market and selling products without paying the processing tax violates the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Individuals who slaughter their own hogs for sale must file returns and pay the tax. Penalties apply for violations. consult the Collector of Internal Revenue in Omaha, Nebraska for help.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Omaha
Nebraska
Local social notes and Rebekah activities from South Bend area
Local residents host family dinners and meetings in South Bend and nearby towns. Rebekah lodge officers are elected, Kensington group grows with four new members, and a White Elephant party is planned for December 27 with covered dish lunch.
Swede Home Bible Classes Host Surprise for Johnsons
West Side guests visit Lincoln area for medical care and social events. Darlene Johnson receives treatment while families from York and Octavia join in visits, oyster supper, and a console table gift. A Swede Home Lutheran Church Thanksgiving program with Dorcas Society refreshments is announced.
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Donald Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Darlene
Lincoln
Joe Kralik
Baby
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Johnson
Oscar Burgland
Octavia
Axel Fredrickson
Frank Hultman
John
Doris Curry
Arvid Olson
Polk
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Opal
LaVerne Fredrickson
W. C. Newman
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Roger Headley
Fay Beardsly
Ferrell
Dorothy
Shermar
Elmer Carlson
Rupert
Ralph Newman
Lutheran
O’ Rock
Dorcas Society
Shelby high school plays There Goes The Bride
ShelbyNebraska events note Miss Lillian Gable from Omaha visiting, multiple relatives from Rising City and Shelby. A 74th birthday surprise party honors Oscar Corbitt with twenty three guests. Thanksgiving plans involve visits to Omaha. Junior class presents a play at the high school gym to a full house.
Fairview Folks Take Day Trip Then Plan Holiday Event
Earl Millhollen Berniece and Mil dred Deeter visited the Hilbert Buchta home from Oma ha on Sunday and returned with Mrs Millhollen and baby after a week with relatives. Division four of the Ladies Aid plans a December 12 program supper and sale at the community hall to provide Christmas gifts at low cost inviting all. Chauncey Cremeen and Roy Frizzell visited Grand Island for tonsil surgery. Mrs Emma Hartman stayed with sister Mina Buchta last week. Myron Barker and family spent Sunday with Ray Norris. Mrs Clair McCormick of Stroms burg visited William and Mrs Dake’s home last week. Rex Heinemeyer of Clarks called on Uncle George Heinemeyer Monday. Mrs Bettie Christian visits old friends in Wa hoo for two weeks. Mrs Wm Dake visited George Wieseman’s Thursday. George Buchta family dinner at Calmar Dunn Sunday. Virgil McCormick left Sunday for Phoenix Arizona to stay all winter. Earl Howard wife and son Richard of Council Bluffs were guests of H A McCormick Sunday.
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Earl Millhollen
Berniece
Mildred Deeter
Omaha
Hilbert Buchta
Grand Island
Emma Hartman
the Valley
Mina Buchta
Myron Barker
Ray Norris
Clair McCormick
Stromsburg
William Dake
Rex Heinemeyer
Clarks
George Heinemeyer
Bettie Christian
Wahoo
Wm. Dake
George Wieseman
George Buchta
Calmar Dunn
Virgil McCormick
Phoenix
Arizona
Earl Howard
Richard
Council Bluffs
H. A. McCormick
Osceola Realty Auction Seeks Building & Loan Stock
Osceola Realty Auction Co invites sellers of Omaha or Lincoln Building & Loan stock to bring holdings to market. The firm states it has a ready market and will facilitate disposition for interested parties.
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Omaha Or
Lincoln Building & Loan
Osceola Realty Auction Co
Hultgren Herd Tops Local Dairy Test in Polk County
C J Hultgren of Osceola led ten herds in the Seward York Polk Herd Improvement Association with a 6.385 per cent butterfat test and 37.5 pounds of fat per cow for the month. He also had the top producing cow in the association and third highest in the state for butterfat production at 87 pounds for October. The 23 cow herd, largely registered, ranks fifth among 15 associations in 26 Nebraska counties. Polk County residents are urged to take pride in the region’s climate and soil for livestock production.
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Hultgren
Seward-York-Polk
Hullgren
Nebraska
Polk County
School Notes and Department News Report Classroom Enjoyments
Students describe art projects and rhythm games in first grade. Birthday celebrations for Pauline Melin and Lavern Nelson are noted with photos and cake. Grades report top word test scores and attendance aims. Fourth to Fifth Grades host weiner roasts at City Park. Knighthood of Youth Clubs display posters and plan credit bricks. Juniors prep the play Hot Copy for December 7 8 with tickets 25c. Thanksgiving week schedule and report cards issued.
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Pauline Melin
Pauline
Lavern Nelson
Kelly
David
Logan Danskin
Maurice Moser
Lloyd Johnston
Columbus
Knighthood
Wright
Boon
Knights of the Silver Shield
Genevieve Hartson
Nola Ball
Kenneth Wade
Warren Johnson Dudley Kay—Allen Scholz
Jane Corwin
Ruby Wieseman
Sylvia Dale
Frances Pearson
Bill Gregory
Neal McBeth
Peggy Wilson
Neela Dean
Bud Rice
Rolland Randall
Hazel Winston
Kathryn Klein
Mrs. Devine
Jeannette Frasier
Mrs T A James hosts Lincoln ladies at luncheon and Bridge
Local notes report Mrs T A James entertained Lincoln women at a one o clock luncheon. afternoon activity centered on Bridge. Several area residents traveled to Lincoln to view the Nebraska Iowa football game and other visitors were noted.
Hospital Notes on Recent Surgeries and Recovery
Gerald Obrist, after an appendectomy last week, will go home today. Myron Hansen, who had surgery for a ruptured appendix two weeks ago, is steadily improving.
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Gerald Obrist
Myron Hansen
Raspberry Red show at Ellers Hall Friday
St Andrews hosts play Raspberry Red at Ellers Hall on Friday evening December 1. Miss Lois Burgess and District No. 68 pupils perform with other features. Admission five and ten cents.
Thanksgiving worship and church events at St Pauls Lutheran
St Pauls Lutheran Church marks Thanksgiving Day with a 10 a.m. service and 8 p.m. Harmony Society program. A Friday confirmation exam, Saturday practice for the Christmas festival, Sunday services, Tuesday choir practice, and Thursday Ladies Aid meeting are listed with times and hosts. Pastor Paul Melin signs the notice.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Harmony Society of the Church
H. C. Hansen
George Falek
Paul Melin
Community notices and social visits around Osceola
Wesley Chanel Church Aid will meet December evening at the John Simonsont home. Osceola residents attend gatherings at J N Jarmin and R J Richmond homes. District 40 patrons plan winter community programs at the schoolhouse. Families of Schott Engelbert and John Gabel help dress ducks and geese. Various visits include Columus, Grand Island, Ris ing City, Bayard and Alton. Husking corn ends as shelling winds down.
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John Simonsont
August P. Anderson
Osceola
J. N. Jarmin
District 40
Louis Schott
Engelbert
John Gabel
Edmund Gabel
Henry Bartholomew
Columus
William Brandt
A. Whitehead
John Richmond
R. J. Richmond
Lila McBeth
N. O. Brown
Grand Island
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Floyd1
West
Alvin ‘Weeden
Weeden
Bus Weiser
Shelby
L. E
P. W. Jacoby
William Hanshew
Alvin Weeden
Cecil Miller
Gracie Moberg
Stromsburg
Emmett Beebe
Fausta
Nellie Carter
Ada Miller
Nelson named Polk County warehouse inspector
P. A. Nelson of this city has been appointed warehouse inspector for Polk County under the new law. He will travel to Lincoln Friday for a state railway commission school of instruction for inspectors. Details of the act are not yet available, but further information is expected next week as interest grows locally with many calls seeking guidance.
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P. A. Nelson
Polk County
Cor Lounct
Nelson
Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Wheat allotment contracts move toward approval
A Washington telegraph indicates Polk county is pursuing 500 wheat allotment contracts with state form approvals, contract names, and wheat organization reports mailed to Lincoln by the 10th. State office notes county wheat farms are brief in Nebraska, and forms are en route to Washington. Corn loans expected next for relief before corn hog payments begin.
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Washington
Mon- Gay
Kelly
Polk County
State Office
Lincoln
Osceola Football Trip and David City Loss Preview
The Osceola squad joined by William Thompson Fred Gilbert Reuben Johnson George Perck and William Herrmann visited Lincoln for the Nebraska Iowa game. Despite wind and dust the crowd enjoyed seeing top teams and a corn husking contest. Last Friday Osceola was shut out by David City 41 to 0 but showed several good gains. Thanksgiving promises a home game against Valley with fathers of players as special guests.
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David City
Wm. Thompson
Fred Gilbert
Reuben Johnson
Geo. Perck
Wm. Herrmann
Lincoln
Nebraska- Iowa
Bryan
Henricksen
Brown
Osceola
Valley
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