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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
4
From where I sit, Bert Childers in the Melon Patch placed an ad in the Clarion offering free melons to all. Kids and parents swarmed the patch, Bert handed out lemonade and even beer to grownups, defending his self inducement to share.
Ina M Brigham married George Moseman of Lyons Nebraska at her mother's home with Rev Carr officiating. The bride has taught at Lyons High School. Moseman works in the hardware business with his father in Lyons. Other items note a short cut route meeting in David City, jewelry store expansion in Barber Pharmacy, a wagon accident injuring Howard Neeter, and various local society notices. Twenty years ago copy recalls births, resignations, and church events including welcome for Rev Handel Collier.
The October 1 1936 issue notes Helen Geff and Raymond Neilson wed in Council Bluffs. Phil Douglas buys Progress at Kenesaw. Meridian Highway votes rename American Legion Memorial Highway. Stephen and Mrs Brooks celebrate 50th anniversary. Baby Charles Eugene Koehler born September 27. Miss Maxine Henbes to stairs job in Faribury. Rivoli program lists Ronald Colman Claudette Colbert film Under Two Flags plus Shirley Temple Poor Little Rich Girl and Mona Barrie Speed.
The Methodist Church announces World Wide Communion Service next Sunday at 11 00. Baptismal service and reception of new members follow. Youth fellowships meet Monday Tuesday and Thursday with social hosts listed. District seminars for the Woman's Society are set for Oct 3 at Shickley and Oct 10 at North Loop. A nursery is provided during church hours.
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen presides over the 16th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 a.m. The rally invites parents and congregation at 10:30 a.m. An offering funds a car for the visiting Deaconess Institute placement. Morning worship at 11 a.m. addresses Christian education. Activities include Dorcas Fall Festival, Friday at 1:15 p.m., with Dr. Vidia Fischer as speaker. Next week features Ladies Aid and Luther Brotherhood events.
The Lutheran Church lists events for the week led by Pastor Maurice Lewenson. Sunday includes Sunday School Bible classes at 10 and Holy Communion at 11 with evening worship at 8. Activities cover Choir, Ladies Aid, devotions, education demonstrations, a Youth Class, and a church cleaning day with a covered dish luncheon.
George Wieman expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards calls and visits during illness.
A collage of local want ads lists properties and items for sale including ten acres with improvements in west Osceola, farm gear like 32 Power Trac tires, Appleton shelter, wagon gear, and livestock. Also listings for land parcels in Polk County near Osceola and various services from CERNY'S REPAIR SHOP and WALSTEAD BROS.
City of Osceola Polk County Nebraska calls a special election for October 29 1946. Voters decide on purchasing the Consumers Public Power District electric system and issuing 50000 in revenue bonds for funding. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm with two wards and specified polling places.
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