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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

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Polk County Women’s Project Clubs Meet This Month

The Women's Project Clubs of Polk County study The Livable Home by Rizpah Douglas and plan six lessons from fall to spring. Training leaders attend monthly Osceola meetings and bring lessons home. Upcoming topics include Christmas Candies and The Well Kept Farmstead, with an open January meeting for all.

Polk County Rizpah Douglas Osceola Olive McBeth Altinas Tullis Mary Ellen’ Brown Nebraska Public Library Commission Lincoln Rex Brigham Howard Peterson

Silver Creek Powers Osceola In Conference Clash

Osceola Bulldogs lose ground to Silver Creek 14 14 as Sil ver Creek dominates with strong line play. Star Sidney Rutter leads Osceola against center John Burritt while Don Schmoker exits early with an injury. Coaches warn of Shelby visit on Tuesday October 25 at 2 30 as Shelby aims to stay top conference with a tie to Clarks.

Osceola Bulldogs Silver Creek Osceola Don Schmoker Sidney Rutter John Burritt Shelby Clarks Cunningham

Binderup Circus Backfires in Fourth District Tour

The Binderup campaign led by Louis Langhorst faced resistance as the circus demanded local funds and labor for the Fourth district tour. McCook Democrats rejected a $100 payment and setup duties, while Indianola spectators heard Binderup attack Morgenthau and Eccles and push social mobility measures. Opponent Carl T. Curtis avoided spectacle, stressing flood control and farm policy failures.

C.G. Binderup Fourth District Louis Langhorst Binderup McCook Indianola Liberty Miss Democracy County Central

Luther League Plans Church Event and Anniversary Dates

The Luther League meets in church parlors Thursday at 8 PM and Will Pierson, Albert Nelson families, and Miss Anna Nelson entertain. Sunday features 10 AM Sunday School and Bible Classes, 11 AM Morning Worship with theme For thine is the kingdom. The joint anniversary committee meets Monday at 7 30 PM. choir practice Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Harmony Society meets October 27 at the Nelson sisters home. Upcoming events include October 30 candlelight choir service, November 6 Luther League service, and November 13 and 14 anniversary celebration.

Lutheran Church Luther League Will Pierson Albert Nelson Anna Nelson Trinity Harmony Society Mises Vivian Mildred Nelson

Methodist Church Schedule and Plays Event

The Methodist Church outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with El ton Berck as superintendent and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The Epworth League presents two one act plays on Tuesday October 25 at 7 30 p.m. The W F M S meets Tuesday afternoon October 25 at the home of Mrs Doris Hanson. Ticket prices range from 5c to 36c per family with grades listed.

Methodist Church Elton ‘Berck the Sun of the World W.F.M.S Joel Hanson Doris Hanson Epworth League

Birthday party honors Mrs John Smith in Shelby

A birthday surprise party was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs E B Abbott for Mrs John Smith with a twelve o'clock dinner for thirty five guests. Earl Schlesinger of Idaho Springs returned home Monday after a week in Shelby with relatives. Dr and Mrs A J Merrick and son David visited Mrs Anna Merrick and R G Bemis. Merrick family stayed through Tuesday. Mrs J L Peterson returned from six weeks away in Los Angeles and Cheyenne. Mrs George Samson Fremont and Mrs H T Burns Garrison SD visited Mrs Retta Brigham. Burns extended visit. Harold Ingalls welcomed a baby daughter born October 13 at University Hospital Omaha. Rev Longacre spoke at Cedar View and had lunch with Rex Brigham. Henry Humiston and family visited Shelton Nebraska and returned with their daughter.

John Smith E. B. Abbott Earl Schlesinger Idaho Springs Colorado Shelby Frank Schlesinger A.J. Merrick David Fremont George Samson H. T. Burns Garrison South Dakota Retta Brigham Samson Burns Brigham Harold Ingalls University Hospital Omaha Longacre Cedar View Rex Brigham Henry Humiston Shelton Webr Rima Fred Humiston S. A. Foster Lincoln A. C. Morrill Foster Morrill Leslie Johnson Rapid City Emil S. F. Johnson C. C. Goodrich Harold Superior Stromsburg Clarks Miss Souder Mary H. F. Haverland Homer ‘Hix S.D. Evins Margaret Anderson Hi. F. Haverland Aurora John Rothermal Chicago Ogden Utah Dave Harris Lester Anderson Nebraska Tom Meacham Ralph Nordburg C. L. da Lester McCormick Glenn Willits George Buchta Carol Mina Buchta Axel Rudene Polk Wm. Dake

Local social and visiting notes from Hastings area

The Jolly Workers Club met at Mrs. Teegerstrom’s home with Mrs. Steever and Mrs. Twarling assisting. Victor Club hosts at Mrs. Kirby’s home with Mrs. Obrist assisting. Ladies Aid meets next Thursday, October 27. Brotherhood holds an open meeting Monday evening, October 24. Family Day at Greens Chapel on Sunday, November 6 with Rev. Prouts attending. Several residents attended events and visited relatives in Hastings, Aurora, Cambridge, Lincoln, Mead, Fullerton, and York.

Jolly Workers Club Albert Teegerstrom George Steever Lawrence Twarling Victor Club Dwight Newcomer Lewis Berggren Esther Berggren Hastings Aurora Corder L. M. Albrecht Cambridge A. S. Torell Kansas City N. S. Abolt Lavina Rasp F. Rasp Gresham Carrie Powell Harold Swan Stromsburg Robert Burke Oscar Teegerstrom Ulysses Kansas Bruce L. Anthony F. W. Mouden Lincoln Unadilla E. C. Mouden Chas. Stillwell Marian Swanson Mead Laura Burke Alvin Burke Raymond Hanson Farnumville Iowa Frank Snodgrass Omaha Richards Roy Hurd Elmer Lindberg Fullerton T. D. Otte Bradshaw Vern Berck Marquette Kenneth Hollister Oklahoma J. A. Westenius D. E. Powell Carl Hoffmaster York Harlan Toline Doris Steve Holcomb Oscar Nelson Walter Carlson Near Durant Pete Simpson

Hastings Launches Energetic Campaign For State Senate

Jay Hastings of Osceola campaigns in the 25th district covering Hamilton Clay and Polk counties. He highlights his 1935 record and promises clear stances, stressing accessibility and ongoing district canvassing. The Osceola Record offers a limited gift with a one dollar yearly renewal.

Jay Hastings Osceola Jay Clay Hamilton Mr. Hastings Polk Rd Jay

Local Social Ties Highlight Stromsburg Weekend Visits

Mrs S A Foster of Lincoln visited her niece Mrs Morrill in Stromsburg for a few days. Leonard Johnson and family traveled home to Rapid City SD after a week with Mr and Mrs Emil Johnson. Various relatives gathered for dinners visits and a M E Church district conference in Aurora with follow up WC T U events.

Local notices from Shelby area events and visits

Mr and Mrs John Jaax hosted dinner with family near Columbus. Oswald Bernt Sr and daughter Verona visited Lawrence Bernt and Bernard Nitsch at the Orthopedic Hospital. Bernard’s limb is in a cast and he attends school daily. Edward Henggeler’s funeral was held in Shelby Sacred Heart Church. Several locals shuttled corn in Oakland and visits to St Paul and Columbus occurred. Clarence John Kresha was baptized. Eugene Bernt returned from Iowa. Henrietta Gryva came home from Kansas. Rev John Mattie returned from Detroit. Shelby Ladies Auxiliary met. Lucille Eller will work in Columbus.

John Jaax Albion Zimmerman Columbus Oswald Bernt Sr Verona Elizabeth Snider Fred Bernt Rudolph Nitsch Lincoln Lawrence Bernt Bernard Nitsch Orthopedic Hospital Bernard Lawrence Edward Henggeler Shelby Sacred Heart Church Mr. Henggeler Fred Henggeler Arthur Gabriel Oswald Bernt Jr Oakland Eugene Bernt Iowa Henrietta Gryva Kansas George John Mattie Detroit Michigan John Staroscik Edward Messing

Reliable Farm Work Offered in Polk County

Advertisement seeks a steady dependable man to call on farmers in Polk County. No experience or capital required. Earning potential up to $12 per day. Write MR. THOMAS, P O Box 533 Lincoln Nebraska.

Polk County MR. Thomas P. O. Box Lincoln Nebraska

Ford garage planned in Osceola in Reed Bros site

Announcement due next week announces a new Ford garage in Osceola occupying the Reed Bros. Motor Co. building. Swanson Auto Co. will move from Stromsburg to Osceola with E A Otoupal managing the office. Swanson also holds the Ford agency in York.

Ford Osceola Reed Bros. Motor Co Swanson Auto Co Stromsburg E. A. Otoupal York

Dunns Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James Dunn celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house on Tuesday. Friends called during the day and offered congratulations. Vocal solos and other numbers were performed. The couple received many beautiful gifts in remembrance of the occasion.

James Dunn Mrs. Dunn

Osceola Boy Injured in Iowa Auto Accident

Donald LeSeur, son of Mr and Mrs N LeSeur of Osceola, sustained a broken arm and severe head cuts when his car overturned at an unmarked corner in Perry Iowa on Saturday. A following friend freed him and drove him to a hospital. Bill LeSeur and Allen Cornish brought him home later.

Donald LeSeur N. LeSeur Perry Iowa Donald Bill LeSeur Allen Cornish

Chevrolets to be shown Saturday

The new Chevrolet models will be displayed nationwide next Saturday. In David City the D. D. Davis garage will host the viewing due to no local dealer. Mr. Davis, with over 25 years in the auto business, invites residents to visit and see the new models on the newly paved highway.

Osceola Hospital Notes Report Major Surgery and Treatments

Donald Hellstrom underwent major surgery at Osceola Hospital on Monday. Miss Celestine Stiscol is a medical patient there. Donald LeSeur received treatment this week for injuries from an automobile accident.

Osceola Hospital Donald Hellstrom Celestine Stiscol Donald LeSeur

Fairview Social Ties and Accidental Injury Report

Fairview residents visited friends in the area while en route to Ogden Utah. Several families shared weekend dinners and visits in Lincoln Fullerton Polk and York. Wm Dake suffered a serious shoulder injury after a horse knocked him down and ran over him causing torn ligaments.

Hamiston and relatives visit in Shelby and Aurora

Mr and Mrs Fred Hamiston of Shelton visited his sister Mrs S T Crouse in Shelby on Sunday and spent the day with relatives. Joel Hanson and Rev and Mrs A C Monkman with Elton Berck attended the Hastings District meeting at Aurora Methodist Church.

Fred Hamiston Shelton S. T. Crouse Shelby Joel Hanson A. C. Monkman Elton Berck Aurora Hastings Aurora Methodist Church

Polk County Boy to Compete at Ak-Sar-Ben Show

Polk County will be represented by Raymond Schott of Osceola with eight head of swine in the 4-H club competition at the eleventh annual live stock and horse show at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha. The event opens next Sunday October 23 and runs for a week including Saturday night. The 4-H Baby Beef exhibition is described as the world’s largest, with record-breaking entry lists this year.

Polk County Ak-Sar-Ben Raymond Schott Osceola Omaha Nebraska Iowa

County corn husking contest set at Stromsburg farm

The Stromsburg community announces a county corn husking contest at Arthur Morrill farm one half mile south of Stromsburg on Friday October 21. Fifteen huskers have entered with alternates named. A lunch stand and a Stromsburg Genoa football game at 2 p.m. are planned for attendees.

Arthur Morrill Stromsburg Lawrence Larson Curtis Flodman Alfred Teegerstrom Russel Anderson Paul James Leroy Lindblade Marvin Mace Elmer Berger Kenneth ‘Monson Walter Pierson Walter Pierson, ‘Bill Ferris, Jr., Otto ‘Daum. Alternates—Russel Kreis Steve Koezer Tom Meacham

Buchta Named New Chairman of Minnesota Physics Dept

J William Buchta will head the University of Minnesota physics department succeeding retired Dr Henry Erikson. Buchta, a 1924 PhD, holds degrees from Nebraska in electrical engineering and arts. He joined Minnesota in 1924 and has studied at Caltech in 1933 34. He also serves as assistant editor for The Physical Review and Reviews of Modern Physics.

University of Minnesota Minnesota Chats Osceola J. W. Buchta John Buchta J. William Buchta Henry A. Erikson Buchta Minnesota Erikson Tate University of Nebraska American Physical Society John T. Tate California Institute of Technology

Obituary for John A. Tolin of Swede Home Nebraska

John Alfred Tolin born January 10 1870 in Skedum Parish Sweden died October 11 1938 after a nine month illness. He lived mostly in Swede Home Nebraska with brief stays in Colorado South Dakota and Iowa. Survived by five sisters one brother fifteen nephews and twelve nieces. Funeral services were held October 14 1938 at Swede Home Lutheran church with interment in Swede Home Cemetery.

John Alfred Tolin Skedum Vastergotland Sweden America Nebraska J. E. Nordling Colorado South Dakota Iowa Ida Branting North Platte Selma Lingwall Hershey Esther Johnson Harcourt Edith Johnson Pasadena Calif Alma Tolin Madrid Carl Tolin David City Swede Home Lutheran Church C. A. Sward Swede Home

Valley and Fairview Methodist Churches Events

The Valley Ladies meet this Wednesday with Mrs. Viola Wieseman. The Fairview Ladies sponsor a program and lunch at the Community Hall on Friday night October 21. Sunday School times are 1:30 at Valley and 11 a.m. at Fairview. Pastor W. D. Hamilton will speak next Sunday October 23 on The Religion That Works.

Valley Ladies Viola Wieseman Fairview the Valley Church Hamilton

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Hackberry Record Osceola Record Dendrntegtindegera Ettacsa ST. Andrews Fairview and Valley Methodist Churches
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