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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
2
Owners cannot explain the origin of a fire that destroyed the wooden hangar at Olson Airfield in Omaha along with two planes. Loss estimated at about $7,500.
Roy L. Cochran reports at Alliance that Nebraska reduced annual contract work by treating the biennium as a unit. He cites $16,579,215 local funds spent, 3,340 miles of gravel roads, 41,116 miles graded for permanence, 114 miles paved, and 500 bridges. Annual federal aid about 1.58 million and state revenue roughly 1.1 million from license fees plus 3.5 million from gasoline tax. He notes vehicle ownership doubled in eight years and overall highway traffic rose 24 percent while car numbers grew 3 percent.
In a special session the Kearney city council awarded Central Power of Kearney a contract to supply and erect 138 single light electroliers. Work starts immediately and should be finished by year’s end. the new standards will spread citywide in the residential area as part of an extension plan.
A ceremony marking the dedication of the new Masonic temple in Ord featured fraternal and civic officials including officers of the Masonic grand lodge. A parade with bands and visitors from nearby towns accompanied the dedication events.
Rev C W McCaskill announced Beatrice has raised funds for a new Centenary Methodist Episcopal building with 240 subscribers pledging 151000. After two services 24000 more was pledged leaving 25000 to be secured.
The first nine months of 1928 saw 288 Nebraska couples marking anniversaries of fifty years or more. Historian Henry Allen Brainerd of the Nebraska Press association tabulated the figures. The Butterbaughs of Gothenberg reached 65 years. three couples were at 60. one at 57. two at 56.
At Hayes Center a group formed to build a home for orphans dependents and aged residents. Articles of incorporation were adopted and a tract near town will be donated. Substantial gifts pledged to fund building and opening is planned for spring.
Bridgeport area harvests 1100 acres under the Co operative Bean Growers association yielded about 600 pounds per acre with high quality. The first full carload of pintos was shipped to Colorado markets, signaling plans for expanded bean cultivation next season.
Dr Clarence Spears of the University of Minnesota says serving salad and celery first, while the meal starts late, makes athletes eat lighter overall. He notes hungry players will consume the salad and celery before soup, aiding controlled portions and nutrient balance. The Detroit News quotes H G Salsinger praising the approach as solving the athletes diet problem.
Rube E. Wagner of St Paul is named captain for Wisconsin football this fall. A senior and self supporting student, Wagner has starred on the Cardinal lines and also competes in shot put and discus on the track team. He plans to coach after graduation and works as a hotel waiter to fund his education.
Shift details note Capt. Chuck Howe, veteran of Princeton 1927 football squad, likely moved from center to guard. Team plans and coaching decisions shape expected lineup changes ahead of upcoming season.
Commander Jonas H Ingram confirms the Naval Academy will not stage a Christmas day football game with the University of Southern California in Los Angeles due to a dense schedule. Navy officials oppose regular annual inter sectional clashes, citing hardship on Midshipmen and extended training periods.
Army announces 1924 football schedule without Navy games indicating a break in the traditional series. A key inclusion is a two year Illinois agreement where Illinois travels to West Point next year and cadets visit Illinois the following year.
Purdy, a diminutive outfielder purchased by the Cincinnati Reds from Seattle, demonstrated during the closing days of last season that he is made of real big league timber. Though short, he can cover the outfield, drive hits, and backs up his plate skills. After summer baseball, Purdy continues athletic work in the fall playing football and staying active.
A compact roundup noting West Point graduates among Army coaches, Kansas golf courses, Bob Asbjornson joining the Red Sox, White Sox spring camp in Dallas 1929, Penn State intramurals, Reds 1869 season record, Tunney writing ambitions, a budding tennis champ, Johnny Golden's 1928 NJ golf title, yellow baseballs trial, Krogh’s knee injury, Hornsby managing the Braves, a cautionary line on misfortune, von Elm’s move to Detroit, Fordham candidates for football, Nick Allen as St Paul manager rumor, Connery purging, Armour scoping Five Farms course, George Lott’s rise, Milius arm issue, Reigh Count to England, Heine Schuble and Barnes sale, Chesbro’s dual-league lead, Joesting Lewis Huffman ink hopes.
University of Pennsylvania inaugurates a policy reducing freshman football to a single contest the Cornell Frosh on November 10. Freshmen train with varsity on Franklin Field to learn systems and ease academic strain while Captain Butler leads the yearlings with Langdon and Kreuz as assistants. Barney Berlinger, Olympic tackle, and promising end candidates showcase the talent.
A humorous tale recalls Rube Waddell’s boastful fish purchase. J Cantillon and a fish dealer trade quips as the pitcher’s name drifts through a story of eight bass bought and charged to Waddell.
Eddie Gisburne, a WEEI Boston radio announcer who lost a leg at Vera Cruz in 1914, has mastered golf enough to routinely break 100. He learned to swing and balance, hitting a 180 yard tee shot and delivering solid iron and putt play like a typical golfer.
The Pirates announce the acquisition of catcher Roy Spencer from Indianapolis of the American Association and pitcher Ralph Erickson a left handed twirler who formerly pitched for the University of Idaho Nine. Spencer played for the Pirates in 1925 26 and 27 and was released to Indianapolis last winter. Erickson played with the Boise club of the Utah Idaho league.
William A. Radford describes a stucco framed French style residence with seven rooms, sewing room, two baths, casement windows, and brick chimney. First floor includes living room dining room kitchen a bedroom and bath while upstairs offers two bedrooms a bath and ample storage including linen and large closets.
A well planned closet avoids musty smells and helps sort and care for garments. Include abundant hangers and provisions for hats and shoes. Consider separate hat and shoe stalls or shelves, hat boxes with bright coverings, and at least a shoe rack or door framework for footwear.
Cracks in plaster are common in homes lacking metal lath and can be repaired by the homeowner with minimal effort. Use patching plaster made for this work, sold in packages and mixed with water to prepare for use.
The article discusses the central hall house as a practical plan for moderate homes. It notes the living room and dining room arrangement on the first floor and how visitors, upon entering, see most of the main floor with stairs leading to sleeping quarters above.
The article extols wall paper as the simplest way to finish a home interior. It emphasizes abundant designs and colors that are beautiful and original, noting that large wall spaces dominate a room and create unusual interest.
Separate footings under mid house posts should be at least two feet square and ten inches deep, independent of the basement. A raised concrete base keeps the post six inches above floor to prevent rot. Seepage around window casings without flashing indicates missing flashing. Remove top exterior finish and install galvanized or copper flashing over each window. Brick lasts fifty years with proper backing though may weather mortar stains and chipping. Glass varieties differ in ultraviolet transmission. clear glass looks normal but costs more than common glass.
The article notes a trend toward color in modern bathrooms and house decor. Linen towels feature colored damask borders in pink green mauve and yellow. Hand painted designs on linen towels are popular and washable.
The text notes wide wallpaper patterns that imitate marble, chintz, linen, violet, ribbon, tile, wood and more. Printing has advanced so well that after hanging it can be hard to distinguish from the real material. It highlights wallpaper as a decorator’s tool to personalize homes with charm and taste.
The article suggests using colored cement for porch floors entrance hall sun parlor laundry and walks. It notes the cost is only slightly higher than plain cement and emphasizes the decorative effects that enhance home charm and appearance.
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