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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
2
Judge H C Beebe former state senator and Polk County lawyer died at about 10 AM in his Mon Sol Block office after an apoplexy. He was 53, with widow and son Homer surviving. A prominent jurist active in politics across eastern Nebraska. obituary to follow next week.
A large crowd attended the Polk County Warm Bureau annual meeting in Stromsburg on Tuesday. The afternoon featured talks on Boys and Girls Club work and Woman’s Club history, with two outstanding addresses by Nebraska farm Bureau and extension leaders. local court cases were heard with defendants favored, and various community visits and club activities were noted along with park improvements and a new Home Beautification project.
A church calls for full attendance at Sunday School and services next Sunday led by Rev. A V Hunter with a quarterly conference session after worship. Harvest Festival events are planned October 24 and 25 with a fruit and harvest product drive on October 23 and a social to follow for benevolent gifts.
Mr and Mrs Geo Engelhardt celebrated their 39th anniversary with four children and five grandchildren present. Various club meetings and social events are noted including Women’s Relief Corps and P E O gatherings, Night Ow l Bridge Club supper, plus local promotions and town updates.
Local notes recount visits by Mr and Mrs Willie Nelson of Mazon City and Mrs Josephine Hultgreen returning from Mason City. Churches and groups such as Eden Baptist, WCTU, and D A R hold events and visits. A Stromsburg resident, George W Woods, dies at 78, with funeral held at M B K Church and burial at Pleasant View Cemetery. survivors include wife, four children and numerous grandchildren.
The Wesley Chapel Woman's Club met Oct 7 with 20 members and 3 visitors at Mrs. Mary Berck's home. The program led by Mrs. Wintie Johnston discussed "What the Home Can Do for the School" followed by a talk by Mrs. Nellie Benson and lunch. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Arthur Nelson's home on Oct 20.
The Goldenrod Sewing Club the Cornhusker Pig Club and the High Prairie Corn Club present an Achievement program in Swede Home Hall on Thursday evening October 14. Mr R E Holland of Lincoln will be the speaker.
A 15 ton lot of alfalfa hay offered for sale by Elton L. Berck contact 3422. Also pure bred Jersey male hog listed for sale by Leo Kresha.
Mrs. Fred Dunnard and others hosted and visited across Osceola and Shelby. A carpenters and farmers report social events, hospital hopes, and a brisk wheat yield record by Effie Rutter. Everett Reece enjoyed the World Series in St. Louis, while Miss Naomi Hartman visits and Calmer Dunn attends a Silver Creek hog sale. Community Club plans Armistice Day events and hospital inquiries.
A Friday evening event at the Rev Friday parsonage drew a large crowd from Fairview and Valley Churches. Attendees shared a pound of usable items, enjoyed a well arranged program, and ended with doughnuts fruit salads and coffee.
Bulbs of all kinds advertised at G. T. Ray's Jewelry Store along with 3x6 stove rugs priced at $1.09. W. F. Kepner & Son listed among the sellers.
The P. T. A. held its regular meeting at the school house Monday evening. Officers elected were President Frank Anderson Vice President Mrs. George Craven Secretary Treasurer I D Huston Executive Committee Supt Hagey Mrs J L Heald Mrs Mae Dixon. The program included a vocal solo by Reuben Kron reading by Irma Newcomer a piano duet by Miss Sherer and Miller a violin solo by Arthur Mickey and an address by Rev Collier.
A Shelby gathering Monday evening October 18 at 8 PM offers a free program. Lincoln speaker N W Gaines will give one of his famous addresses. Everyone is invited to attend.
Happy Hour Society met with Mrs. Coile Graham on Oct. 7, 16 members and 2 visitors attended. A Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. Arbogast was decided for Oct. 30. Mrs. Blaser led an Oct. 30 program and demonstrations on Making the Home Attractive by Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Delamore. Lunch was served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. S. Brooks. The group met Oct. 21 with Florence Anderson as program leader and Mrs. Minnie Imhoff.
Mr and Mrs Louie Johnston and children hosted by the Larnson family in Polk. Various callers including W J Herrmann Janing Mentink Dalby and Nyquist families visited. Oscar Auiderson Emma Anderson Ernest Anderson and families guests of O M Nelson. Iva Irland did plastering for G J Mentink.
Dr. C. H. Campbell of Columbus visited Osceola relatives on Sunday and will travel to Washington D C and Montreal this week to attend the American College of Surgeons. W E Pratt and son Harry returned from a Texas motor trip and were joined home by little Harry Anderson who will live with the Pratt family for the winter.
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