County Teacher's Institute Opens At Osceola High School
All county schools close for the opening of the institute at Osceola High School Friday and Saturday October 10 and 11. Instructors include Miss Allura Woodbury Prof A V Teed Supt W H Morton and State Supt J M Matzen. Morning sessions 9:45 to 11:45 afternoons 1:15 to 3:49 with local pupil exercises by Osceola Polk Shelby Stromsburg districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
Osceola High School
Allura Woodbury
St. Paul
Nebr
A. V. Teed
Wayne
W. H Morton
Beatrice
J. M. Matzen
Lincoln
Osceola
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Scout Oath and Laws Guiding Osceola Troop
The text outlines the Boy Scout oath and the twelve Scout Laws, emphasizing duty to God and country, helpfulness, loyalty, and moral conduct. It lists Troop No. 1 Osceola Nebr organization details including sponsoring group The Community Club, committee members, examiners, and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebr
The
Community Club of
L. le Mar
Raymond Kepner
G. T Ray
Ww. Oo
D. W. McFadden
Donald A Furman
Beatty
Rolland Oberg
Jno. W, Jr. Clark
Howard Rogers
Raymond Dearborn
Donald Ryan
Forrest Douglas
Robert Shore
Kenneth Heald
Harvey Snider
Keith Hotchkiss
Arthur Snider
Marion LeMar
John Tyler
Robert Lindquist
Floyd Thompson
Lewis Lindquist
Milton Thompson
Leon Yeltman
Roy
George Bond for Assessor
Polk County voters are urged to elect Geo Bond as county assessor. He is portrayed as a real farmer candidate with strong ties to farm values and familiarity with city and school matters, offering broad information on taxation and public finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Bond
Geo. Bond
Marriage Application List Records Two Polk County Couples
Edwin E Anderson aged 22 of Osceola together with Harriet Margaret Lind aged 20 of Polk County apply for marriage. Wm C Glatter aged 28 of Polk County and Alma Drovwal aged 19 of Polk County also seek to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E Anderson
Osceola
Harriet Margaret Lind
Polk County
Wm. C. Glatter
Alma Drovwal
Street and Bridge Work Progress Across Osceola Area
Crews grade and surface 3 073 miles of new road from Stromsburg to York county line with culverts and graveling underway. Roberts Construction Co and Central Contracting Co lead the contracts while E J Howland installs culverts. A nearby Platte River bridge at Silver Creek nears top surface, with ten 100 foot spans and substantial fill. Osceola street improvements under City Councilman Fred Schwab advance, led by Walter Bucholz, with potential graveled hill near the square by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
York County
E. J. Howland
Roberts Construction Co
Lincoln
Platte
Silver Creek
Merrick
Polk Coun
Osceola
Fred Schwab
Walter Bucholz
Schwab
Osceola routs St Paul 88 to 0 in football clash
Osceola overwhelmed St Paul 88 to 0 on their home field last Friday. Rex carried for 25 yards on an early end run as Osceola opened with a quick score and dominated with aerial plays. Pat caught 11 of 12 passes and Smith 3 of 3 to fuel the attack. Cox added a 38 yard drop kick in the third period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Osceola
Rex
Pat
Smith
Cox
George Weeden
Herb Fillman
Christy Matheson
Art Green
Chas Hastings
Laurel Lewis
Elwell Harvey
Lester Fagg
Walter Schmoker
Kenneth Smith
Walter Byers
Everett Smith
Paul Bond
Paul Boyd
Ervin Deeter
Rex Newcomer
Paul Cox
Roy Pierson
Bill
Come Out of the Kitchen high school play at Osceola
A high school production titled Come Out of the Kitchen will be staged at the Osceola Auditorium on Monday evening October 27. The event invites community members to enjoy student acting, scenery, and dialogue in a local theater setting.
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Osceola Auditorium
Forrest Ryan Celebrates 17th Birthday at Home Party
Forrest Ryan was surprised by fellow freshman classmates at a Monday evening party held at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Ed Ryan. The event marked Forrests seventeenth birthday.
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Forrest Ryan
Ed Ryan
Forrest
York student undergoes appendicitis operation
Mildred Weerlen, 25, was taken to York Saturday at 11 P.M. and operated on that night for appendicitis. Members of her class and the YWCA visited Tuesday and report she is recovering well.
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Mildred Weerlen
York
O. H. S. Play Tickets Go On Sale Saturday Morning
Tickets for the O. H. S. play Come Out of the Kitchen go on sale at Hasslers at 10 A M Saturday October 25. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasslers
Swede Home Choir Program Delights Church Audience
The Swede Home choir of 24 members directed by Mrs. Carl Cederberg presented a successful Thursday evening program at Swede Home church. Attendees filled the house and receipts topped $10. Special numbers included Ted Johnson solo Elsie Pierson piano Sarah and Genevieve Fredrickson piano duet and readings by Myrtle Flodman Myrtle Fredrickson and Ruby Pierson. Refreshments followed as the social evening continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cederberg
Ted Johnson
Elsie Pierson
Sarah
Genevieve Fredrickson
Myrtle Flodman
Myrtle Fredrickson
Ruby Pierson
Gabriel Couple Announce Birth of Son on Oct 4
Mr and Mrs John Gabriel announce the birth of a son on October 4. Albert Croissant and family drove to Lincoln Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gabriel
Albert Croissant
Lincoln
Frahm Family Hosts Millard and Rising City Guests
Among the Sunday visitors at Carl Frahm's home were Mr and Mrs Chris Dampke from Millard and Mr and Mrs Jacob Ohm from Rising City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frahm
Family Sunday
Chris Dampke
Millard
Jacob Ohm
Rising City
Grand Island visitors attend Lincoln football game
Mr and Mrs Elmer Gutzimer and Miss Enda Larson of Grand Island drove to Lincoln Saturday with Earl Hassler and family to attend the football game and returned Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gutzimer
Enda Larson
Grand Island
Lincoln
Earl Hassler
Notice of P T A Meeting at High School Auditorium
The regular meeting of the P T A will be held Monday evening at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Philip Douglas, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Douglas
Obituary for Uncle Joe Williams Pioneer Resident of Polk County
Uncle Joe Williams died Tuesday evening October 7 at 7 o clock after years of heart trouble and illness. He was born October 7 1847 at Wapello Iowa and died on his 77th birthday. He married Nancy Wykert October 23 1870. they celebrated their golden wedding four years ago this month. Survived by his widow two sons Oscar and Franklin Williams and daughter Mrs G E McBride of Cleveland Oklahoma. Funeral services will be at the M E church under Rev H A Tayor with Masonic rites. interment in Osceola cemetery.
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Joe Williams
M. E. Church
H. A. Tayor
Wapello
Iowa
Williams
M. EB. Church
Masonic Lodge
Osceola Cemetery
Death of Chris Behle Leads Community Through Sorrow
Word arrived of Chris Behle's death in Denver Colorado. He was born in Germany in 1858 and lived in Illinois Nebraska and Polk County before settling in Osceola. He leaves four daughters Valen tine Merlin Bertha Merlin E A Boostrom and Julia Rehle along with a brother and sister. He was active in Grace M F church and held local positions of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Behle
Denver
Iowa
Nettle Warkentin
Groton
S. C
Bertha Merlin
Spring Ranch N. M
Polk County
Mary Grossnicklaus
Valentine Merlin
Spring Ranch
N. M
E. A. Boostrom
Stromsburg
J. J. Warkentine
Julia Rehle
John Behle
Columbus
Behle
Grace M. F. Church
Behile
Community Club Meeting Postponed to October 20
The regular Community Club meeting has been postponed to Monday evening October 20 at 8:00 PM. The session will be held at the G A R hall with D M McFadden serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
D. M. McFadden, Secy
Wreck Injures Mrs Stumpf in Benedict Auto Crash
A. W. Stumpf of Clarks drives a Cadillac with Mrs. Stumpf and two other women when a blown tire sends the car into a ditch near Benedict Tuesday. The vehicle rolled, one occupant was pinned, but all were treated in Benedict for non serious injuries and continued to Lincoln.
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Benedict
A. W. Stumpf
Clarks
Karrer
Lincoln
St Mission church attendees from local families
Correspondence notes David Sundberg and daughters Anna and Margaret and son Alvin returning home from Oakland after attending a St Mission church conference. Reports on car sales by Olson & McFarland and district Lutheran conference at the local church. Also mentions births, deaths, stock shipments, and visits by clergy and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sundberg
Anna
Margaret
Alvin
Oakland
St. Mission Church
Olson & McFarland
Chester Underhill
E. Nelson
Mor Sundberg
LeRoy Smith
Nordstrom & My
Wahoo
Phyllis Nelson
Gladden
Richard Nelson
Stromsburg
Chicago
Arthur Morrill
Walter Rystrom
Dave
Harry Jacobson
Albert Larson
Chas Johnson
A. C. Morrill
Lincoln
Allen Wescott
E. Stanton
Jack Stanton
Clayton Rystrom
A. V. Kjelson
Tiiheoln
Kjelson
John Beachley
Guy Paine
York
Commercial Club
Frank Myrberg
Earl Wright
Ralph Erickson
Humphrey
Madison
Norfolk
Frank
Wright
Erickson
Chris Thesing
Clarks
Chris
Polk Co Women Stage Achievement Day In City
Polk county women clubs join in an Achievement Day program held in this city with activities at the G A R hall. Miss Florence Atwood from Lincoln led the project. posters on nutrition were displayed and a food exhibit shown to illustrate dietary aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
G. A. R. Hall
Florence Atwood
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Carlson Anderson Wedding Unites Local Couple
Miss Anna C Carlson and Alvin O Anderson of Oakland Nebraska were married Oct 8 at St Lutheran Church. The ceremony was led by Rev Arthur Olson and Rev Adolf Serenius with music by Mrs Olson. The couple will reside in Oakland where Anderson works at Farmers and Merchants National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna C. Carlson
J. G. Carlson
Alvin O. Anderson
Oakland
Nebr
St. Lutheran Church
Arthur Olson
Warsaw
Adolf Serenius
Myrtle Flodman
Orpha Eckstrom
Louise Olson
Levyina Carlson
Minnie Eckstrom
Clarence Carlsén
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Woman's Club drama department meeting rescheduled
The first meeting of the club drama department for Oct. 13 is canceled and the first meeting will be Oct. 27 at Mrs. Phil Campbell's home. Invitations were issued by Mrs. J. F. Campbell and her daughter Nell for a reception this afternoon honoring Mrs. Chas. Campbell of Columbus, with a Kensington Saturday afternoon to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Phil Campbell
J. F. Campbell
Nell
Chas. Campbell
Columbus
P B O Sisterhood Meeting Weimar Notes
CN chapter of the P B O Sisterhood met Monday afternoon with Mrs Lou Isagel Mrs A F Nyquist will give a paper on Party Platforms.
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P.B.O. Sisterhood
Lou Isagel
A. F. Nyquist
N. G. O. Club Honors Mrs Sturdevant’s Birthday
Last Saturday afternoon at Mrs. M. E. Sturdevant’s home the N. G. O. club hosted fifty Ridge women in celebration of Mrs. Sturdevant’s birthday. Charter members and officers listed: President Mrs. M. E. Sturdevant, Vice President Mrs. H. H. Reckmyer, Secretary Mrs. H. H. Campbell, Treasurer Mrs. Nels Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. O. Club
M. E. Sturdevant
Mrs Geo Malek to entertain N B O Club next Wednesday
Mrs Geo Malek will entertain the N B O Club next Wednesday afternoon. The gathering promises light refreshments and friendly conversation with all members invited to attend.
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Geo, Malek
N. B. B. O. Club
Dielman McLean Are Wed In Belleville Kans
Mrs Nancy Dielman and Frank McLean were married last Friday in Belleville Kansas and returned to Osceola to reside with the groom at his home in South Osceola. Mrs Dielman has worked as a night operator at the telephone office and will continue in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Dielman
Frank McLean
Belleville
Kans
Osceola
South Osceola
Dielman
Merry Workers Meeting Set for Thursday Afternoon
The Merry Workers will meet Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for a community gathering. Members invite neighbors and note a brief program followed by fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Temperance meeting set at Mrs Moore home
We U U will meet at the home of Mrs G M Moore on Wednesday Oct 15 at 2 30 PM. The open meeting invites anyone interested in temperance and law enforcement to attend.
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U. U
G. M. Moore
Church Notes First Methodist Worship Schedule
The First Methodist Church invites participation in Sunday School at 10:00 A M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A M. Epworth League at 6:30 P M. Evening service at 7:30 P M. Prayer meeting at 7:30 P M and choir practice Thursday evening led by Pastor H A Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
H. A. Taylor
Monday Night club elects new officers at church meet
The Monday Night club held its first meeting of the year at the Presbyterian church. New officers were elected and the evening's entertainment was organized by a committee including Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lindquist, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Courtney, and Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Prost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
L. F. Lindquist
Clyde Courtney
C. V. Prost
St Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School starts at 10:00 led by N. L. Nelson as superintendent. Divine worship follows at 11:00 with Pastor Adolf Serenius officiating.
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ST. Paul's EV. Luth
N. L. Nelson
Adolf Serenius
Eden Baptist Church Service Schedule in Stromsburg
Eden Baptist Church in Stromsburg led by Pastor A. W. Lyons offers Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, B Y P U at 6:30 and Evening Service at 7:30.
Maple Leaf club meets at Hutchison home
Maple Leaf club met Thursday October 2 at Mrs. Millie Hutchison’s home with 12 members and 5 visitors. After business a program led by Mrs. Mae Bivens included a guessing contest won by Mrs. Gladys Gerber. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Bivens. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Minnie Imhoff on October 16.
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Maple Leaf Club
Millie Hutchison
Mae Bivens
Gladys Gerber
Minnie Imhoff
Presbyterian Church Evening Services and Missions Schedule
The Presbyterian Church posts a 6:30 P M School of Missions and 7:30 P M Evening Service led by Pastor Thos E Barr.
Week-end Visits and Local Staffing Notes
Miss Helen Kummer spent the week end in Lincoln visiting the Gamma Phi Beta house near Grand Island. Linus Heald spent Sunday in Columbus. Hansen and family visited his parents in Elkhorn and returned Monday evening. Leroy Smith became the new bank clerk at First National Bank after completing a Business Administration program at the state university. He is the son of C W Smith of Stromsburg.
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Helen Kummer
Lincoln
Gamma
Phi Beta House
Grand Island
Leroy Smith
First National Bank
State University
C. W. Smith
Stromsburg
Church Sunday Schedule and Discussion Notice
The Baptist church lists Sunday School at 10:00, Morning service at 11:00, and Evening service at 7:30 with a cordial invitation to all. A Presbyterian class next Sunday will discuss Is Brotherhood Practical opened by Supt Andrews.
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Baptist Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Brotherhood
Supt. Andrews
Bank Cleaning Progress Beside Public Improvements
The First National Bank undertakes a cleaning and renovation week, painting its interior walls and carrying out general improvements to enhance the premises. The project aims to modernize the facility and improve public access and service efficiency.
Earl Smith Ventures North in Business Trip
Earl Smith traveled to the northern part of the state for a business trip at the start of the week.
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Earl Smith
Misa Zelda Fentress Attends Lincoln Football Game
Misa Zelda Fentress attended a football game in Lincoln on Saturday and returned home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Zelda Fentress
Lincoln
Lincoln trip list of football game attendees
Among those who went to Lincoln to attend the football game Saturday were Raymond Kepner, John Rogers, Vern Hamilton, Jake Reisdorff, Roy Cox, Geo Burke, Elmer Anderson and Fred Schuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Raymond Kepner
John Rogers
Vern Hamilton
Jake Reisdorff
Roy Cox
Geo. Burke
Elmer Anderson
Fred Schuman
Community Hall Refurbishment Complete Inside and Out
The G A R Hall has been entirely refinished inside and out and improvements completed. The kitchen has also been completely fitted out and is now ready for use.
Nebro Ill. Game Attended by Carson Ray and Everett in Lincoln
Jay William Carson Allen Grant Ray and Simeon Ebbenezar Everett attended the Nebro Illinois game Saturday in Lincoln. The event ran with fans present and local coverage noted their appearance at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay William Carson
Allen Grant Ray
Simeon Ebbenezar Everett
Nebro Ill
Lincoln
Nei hardt to Speak in Osceola October 25
John G Neihardt the American epic poet will read from his works in Osceola at the First Methodist church on October 25 at 8:00 PM. Admission 50 cents, school children 25 cents, event under the Woman's Club. Neihardt was Nebraska Poet Laureate in 1920 and has strong ties to Oxford Cambridge Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
John G. Neihardt
M. E. Church
Nethardt
Nebraska
America
Ozarks
Missouri
Oxford
Cambridge
University of Copenhagen
Europe
Nebras-kat
Legion Play Impresses Audience With Farce Freezing a Mother in-law
The American Legion presented the farce Freezing a Mother in-law to a good house at the auditorium tonight. Everett Sickles led as the father figure with Ada Ryan as the mother in law, while Raymond Kepner, D A Furman, and Lena Scholz supported. Specialties by Phil Campbell Otto Nelson and Legion performers received strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Everett Sickles
Ada Ryan
Raymond Kepner
D. A. Furman
Lena Scholz
Phil Campbell
Otto Nelson
Harvey Heald
Leon Merrick
Oscar Thorson
Legion Quartet
A Letter From Mrs Bess Describes Jail Visit With Band
A woman letter writer describes a stay with a ladies band touring the east and south. She recounts a prison visit with convicts as audience and notes the warden's son guiding them through. She mentions seeing Nathan Leopold and Loeb workers, details prison layout, isolation cell, and daily life. She signs off promising travel to Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Israel Vance
Nathan Leopold
Leopold
Chicago
Loeb
Aurora
Bess
New Books in the Library and Kipling Titles
A list of new library acquisitions includes Kipling works such as Just So Stories Kim Stalky and Company The Go Getter Bible Stories to Read and Tell The Religio Medical Masquerade and We and Our Government Plus classics like Guerber Macbeth Hamlet Othello King Lear The Tempest Romeo and Juliet Anthony and Cleopatra and Julius Caesar Also volumes by Benton Heyliger and Carman including Later Poems and Note Book pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Kim Kipling
Stalky and Company
Land of Fair Play
Limberlost High
Benton Heyliger
Rolf In
Greece
Rome
Guerber Macbeth
Anthony and
Cleopatra
Julius Caesar
Coolidge
Carman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teacher’s Institute
George Bond
Seteweeseres
Eescasean Stenae
Joseph K. Williams
Chris Behle
Colo
J. A. Klein
W. A. George
A. J. Wurst
H. Johnson
Shelby Country Country Club
Osceola Clubs
Billy
Wesley Chapel
Stoner Club
Wayland Club
South Shelby
Green’s Chapel
Pleasant Corners Club
Polk Community
Carlson-Anderson
McLean
School of Missions
Thos. E. Barr
Linus Heald
Wo. Hansen
Elkhorn
H. A. Hansen
Neihardt
Legion
Israel
Vance
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