Forty Years Ago Babies and Tales From Osceola
In Osceola on October 5 1893 news arrives of a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs L J VanHoosen. Hank Mickey revels in a new son his wife presented him last week. An Eastern Star banquet honors departing L J Blowers. A death follows Mrs E L Marquis apoplexy. Osceola hosts weddings arrivals and travels with multiple local residents noted throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. VanHoosen
John Query
Hank Mickey
Hank
R. Elmer
Far East
Clayton Hicks
Cherokee Strip
Chris Bailey
St. Louis
Alonzo Bailey
Osceola
Eastern Star Lodge
L. J. Blowers
Ten Years Ago Murder and Marriage Notices Highlight Osceola Events
Ten years ago on October 4 1923 Osceola residents read of the marriage of Ben Anderson to Helen Alice Lund in Omaha with Andersons and daughter Violet attending. Also reported were the death of Mrs Wm H Kelley of Shelby and funeral arrangements in Caneiro Kansas. Heavy rain caused floods cutting routes and threatening bridges. Local society notes mention the M E Church Ladies Aid meeting and changes in local businesses as A A Young took over the Clarence Young meat market.
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Ben Anderson
Nels Anderson
Helen Alice Lund
Herman J. Lund
Omaha
Presbyterian Church
Violet
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
LeMar
Sam Crouse
Murray Crouse
Shelby
A. A. Young
Clarence Young
Kimball
California
Geo. Campbell
C. E. Andrews
Methodist Church Elects Officers For Sunday School
The Methodist Church reports elected officers for the Sunday School. Walter Berck is Superintendent with John I. Anderson as Assistant and Eugene Engelhardt as Secretary. Donald Anderson becomes Treasurer and several coordinators are named for beginners and cradle roll. Services follow with Epworth League at 6:30 and worship times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Walter Berck
John I. Anderson
Eugene Engelhardt
Donald Anderson
Leon Merrick
Richard Brooks
Albert Timm
S. W. Calhoun
Sbeginner
Lydia Engelhardt
W. H. Clark
I. D. Huston
Marian Shelmadine
Doris Hanson
Epworth League
W. H. Wright
Notice to Creditors in Eleanor Koehler Estate
Creditors of the estate of Eleanor Koehler will be heard in Polk County Nebraska County Court on January 15, 1934 to hear adjust and allow filed claims. All claims must be filed by January 13, 1934 or be forever barred. Dated September 18, 1933. W. W. Norton County Judge seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Eleanor Koehler
State of
W. W. Norton
Splinters Volume 2 Number 42 Quips and Notes
A collection of quips and gags on topics from tides to heaven and church boards. The piece cites humorous lines about manners, home improvements, parrots and birds, and a bridge repair in Osceola. It closes with a revival remark urging timely payment of debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove
Russia
Ethel
Osceola
King Solomon
Noah
Auntie
Mahself
Hell
Farm Bureau Reply to Osceola Public Inquiry
Petrus C. Nelson, president of the Polk County Farm Bureau, defends the bureau’s budget and county agent program against Mr. Wilber M. Johnston. He argues the county agent costs are low, highlights wartime public service, and rebuts tax accusations while urging support for the extension system amid policy changes and planned annual meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wilber M. Johnston
Kelly
Mr. Johnston
Atttorney
Osceola
District Court
Johnston
Farm Breau
Service
Roosevelt
Farm ‘Bureau
Nebraska
Cme
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Wheat Growers Association
Agricultural College
Entertaining and Club Arrangements Round Osceola
Local notes list social events and visits including the Sew-So Club meeting on October 12 with Mrs. Carl Bryant and the Merry Workers gathering at the Presbyterian Church. Several residents travel to Omaha, Tekamah, and Lincoln for hospital visits, family events, and shopping while clubs host dinners and bridge games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
G. T. Ray
Donald Graves
David City
Carl Bryant
S. H. Randall
Little‘s Island
George Carson
H. J. Tex
Night Owl Bridge Club
C. G. Greenwood
Irene Wagner
Silver Creek
J. ©. McCormick
Henry van Hoosen
Omaha
Clyde Smith
Amelia Hester
Roy VanHoosen
Illinois
Century of Progress
Edavin ,Johnson
Julesburg
Colo
August Anderson
Nick Gerdes
Merry Workers
Presbyterian Church
F. D. Mills
H. C. Hansen
Harley Eklund
D. B. Hulquest
Crete
Marian Hulquest
E. C. Johnson
Glenn Fonda
Fullerton
S. W. Calhoun
Central City
Little’s Island
Woman’s Club
Scott's Hall
Stromgburg
Vina Coordes
Oscesla
Clyde Kennedy
Randoalph
Nebraska
Heald House
Kennedy
Baker Medicine Company
George Craven
Merry Mix Bridge Club
Sam Crouse
Im. A. Mills
The
Methodist Church
Esther Huggler
Methodist
Chas. Huggler
Lela Shunaman
Ground floor lure fades as botton drops out
A Washington Star remark notes a get rich quick scheme losing momentum as a key participant exits, leaving investors wary and creditors cautious about remaining claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
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Osceola Record
E. L. Marquis
Gospel Ridge
S. C. Beede
Grand Hotel
Council Bluffs
Iowa
G. L. Geise
Marrriage
F. Lefholtz
Price
Christian Church
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben
Lefholtz
Roy Ludden
Roy
Dr. Whaley
Wm. Koehler
Albert Ryan
Charles Sargent
John Beerline
Bridgeport
N. S. Michener
Chas. Emminger
S. H. Eyler
Henry Johnson
A. O. Monsey
John E. Pulver
Henry
Mary McBeth
Shelby Friends
Osceola Lumber CO
Petrus C. Nelson
Polk County Farm Bureau
F. E. and
C. U
American Legion Hall
E. D. Davis
Opt
Columbus
J. EF
HI Tops
Men’s Union Suits
Boys’ Union Suits
Georgie Porgie
P & G Soap
Alison Skipworth
Wallace Beery
Marie Dressler
Annie
Bilbao
Spain
Senator Sorghum
Uncle Bill Bottletop
Tracy Brown
Columbia Recording Orchestra
Auto Accessory
N. W
Don
Union Stock Yards
ELMER
Mer
Jones St
Omaha, Nebraska
Iowa- Nebraska Light and Power Company
United States
United States Bureau of Liter Statistics
Coe Ehews Bactitute
Ian
Feneral
TAM Cole T‘one
Hammermill
Nebraska Light and Power Company
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