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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
5
Osceola Nebraska paper notes Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher for Polk County’s oldest newspaper with weekly Thursday publication and 1879 formal post office entry. Subscription listed as 3 dollars per year.
The high school hosted a Friday morning program with Mrs. Malek Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Smith in Chinese costumes performing two songs, followed by a pep talk from Kenneth Johnson. Wayne Normal’s Mr. Teed spoke Thursday on education and career choices. Ruby Shore quotes his motto about giving your best to school. A senior class meeting elected Conrad Johnson as mascot and set October 8 for the mixer.
A school group traveled to Lincoln for a day of sightseeing including the penitentiary Capitol museum and theatre. The district reports student teams basketball league results and a forthcoming girls ping pong tournament while local residents note births illnesses and bank condition statements.
Dr and Mrs Bell travel to North Dakota for a stay of several weeks and the doctor notes the duck population may drop by millions after his visit. Capt Hardy gives rifle exhibition at the fair grounds amid tough winds while locals try for high scores. Oliver Westburg's runaway ends with minor injuries and unusual wrist swelling. The livery stable roof is damaged by wind. H T Arnold and daughter Allie depart for National City California to settle there. Frances Heald elected state W C T U president at Aurora meeting. John Patterson and wife depart after visiting T D Richards family. Mrs Patterson is Richards niece.
Rev H Collier announces Rally Day next Sunday with special offerings for Missionary work in America and abroad. Sunday School at 10 A M Epworth League at 6 30 P M Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon with Mrs S A Snider and committee hostesses. Invite to attend services for fellowship and inspiration.
An ad from J. E. Merrick offers Jersey boars for sale. The note also mentions exclusive representation for the Omaha World Herald territory including Osceola Stroms burg Polk and all of York County and prompts subscription renewals. Mrs Hollis Dolan is cited.
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