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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
4
The Osceola Record Polk County's oldest newspaper edited by Walter H J Herbes announces weekly publication every Thursday. It lists postal status under March 1879 act and subscription price per year.
A Girls' Pep Club named G. O. O. S. formed with ten senior charter members Ada Lees Dorothy Shelmadine Louise Frasier Mildred Deteer Carol LeMar Mildred Craven Marian Hurquest Alta Grossnicklaus Arlene Steeple Lara Newcomer. Officers elected Ada Lees president Louise Frasier vice president Carol LeMar secretary treasurer Arlene Steeple reporter Lurt Newcomer yell leader. Members include Sophomores and Juniors. Freshmen join in second semester.
The trip showcased an extensive and valuable collection with many specimens from Australia and South America. Mr. Kuenzli explained collection details, making the biology exhibit interesting and educational for the students.
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the matter of the Estate of Benjamin K. Finecy Deceased a petition has been filed for the appointment of Lelia E Finecy as Administratrix of the estate hearing set for November 15 1929 at 10 o clock A M Dated October 22 1929 W Norton seal
In 1929 nine month period two hundred planes landed at Norfolk flying field. Visiting planes and refueling flights accounted for the total, with ten thousand gallons of gasoline sold to pilots. Norfolk Flying School produced thirty five licensed pilots and fourteen students now take lessons. Nebraska eyes aviation growth with state air tours and governor piloting occasionally. Commercial airports are forecast as common necessities within ten years and a potential local income source.
Rev H Collier leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship with 6:30 Epworth League and 7:30 Evening Worship. Next Sunday features a story and song at 11 with Mrs W H Clark and choir, and 7:30 sermon by Rev E B Maxey. Ladies Aid meets Friday. King's Heralds meet Saturday. Area Council in Fremont Oct 3, notify pastor.
Omaha event shifts to county resource and educational displays replacing old grain and vegetable competitions. Fifteen counties including Douglas and Cuming enter, with $475 in premiums for the top thirteen displays and district-based cash fees. A new scoring system via extension service aims for Nebraska-wide representation. Local social notes accompany the agricultural items and upcoming Halloween events.
The club met on October 17 at Hazel Lesner’s home with 18 members and several visitors. They discussed inviting the Women’s Federated Clubs to Stromsboro and decided to host a Halloween party at Neola Dunn’s home. Members viewed Xmas gift ideas and a lunch was served. The next meeting is scheduled for November 7 at Martha Wymann’s home.
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