In Days Gone By October 29 1896 Notes
Reports say telephone lines reach Ashland to Wahoo. John Westburg of Omaha visits his brothers Oliver and David. He tips old timers toward McKinley. Opera House week features Nashville colored students with Pansy Blossom. Gov Crounse speaks at Osceola next Saturday with Clear Creek quartet providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wahoo
John Westburg
Omaha
Oliver
David
John
McKinley
Nashville
Govenor Crounse
Osceola
Clear Creek
York Club
Accident injuries and local life from November 2 1911
Twenty five years ago on Friday Gus Boden suffered a shelling accident when his coat caught in machinery. He was badly cut but not broken, Dr. LeMar attended, and he was expected to recover soon. Fred Green of Silver Creek and Mrs John Wisley married at the Methodist Parsonage and planned to live in Osceola. Miss Mattie Merrick visited her parents before returning to University Place. William Runge his wife and son met a speeding auto at Platte bridge. the buggy was damaged but they narrowly avoided a fall into the river. Mrs E L King traveled to Omaha to visit her son Ross King a practicing lawyer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Boden
LeMar
Gus
Fred Green
Silver Creek
John Wisley
Osceola
Mattie Merrick
F. E. Merrick
University Place
William Runge
Platte Bridge
E. L. King
Omaha
Ross King
Osceola High Beats Geneva 7 to 0 in Homecoming
Ten years ago on October 28 1926 Osceola High School football defeated Geneva 7 to 0 on the home field. Armistice Day events organized by the American Legion include a parade auditorium program and an evening show and dance. A marriage license issued to Hilding Dahlin Polk and Anna Newman Stromsburg. Auditorium program features The Valley of Bravery with Bob Custer and Never The Twain Shall Meet with Anita Stewart and Bert Lytell. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Ray Graham. Death reported of Mrs William Shhark of Buhl Idaho, oldest daughter of Mrs Belle Ryan of Osceola. District No 7 to host basket supper and play Our Awful Aunt at Swede Home Hall. Miss Clara May Sarrow and Elmer Horst quietly married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Geneva
American Legion
Hilding Dahlin
Polk
Anna Newman
Stromsburg
Bob Custer
the Twain
Ray Graham
William Shhark
Buhl Idaho
Belle Ryan
Reuben Johnson
Clara May Sarrow
Herman Sarrow
Elmer Horst
Valley
Two Cars Collide at Craven Lumber Corner. Minor Injuries Reported
At Fairview Church on Wednesday morning a collision occurred at the Craven Lumber Company corner. John LeMar driven car suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported. Hazel Hastings and Otto Horst were present as witnesses or passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ried
Fairview
Hazel Hastings
Otto Horst
John LeMar
Craven Lumber Company
LeMar
L. M. Merrick for High School and Commercial College Graduate
Candidate L M Merrick seeks votes in the General Election on November 3 1936. He cites education and experience to promise efficient economical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial College
Notice to Contractors Osceola-Central City Road Bid
Sealed bids for sand gravel surfacing on State Road Osceola to Central City due November 19, 1936. Work covers 3.3 miles with 620 cubic yards material, wage rates for skilled intermediate and unskilled labor, bond required, and bid security of at least 25 dollars. Plans available at Osceola County Clerk or Lincoln department office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Roads and Irrigation
State House
Lincoln
Nebraska
Osceola—Central City
Osceola
Department OR Roads and Irrigation
A. C. Tilley
John I. Anderson
Polk County
Osceola Football Shows Scoring Improvement This Season
Osceola has scored touchdowns in several games this season including 6 8 Polk 18 0 Gibbon 0 0 Central City 13 and 6 Exeter 6. The 1935 team moved from rare scores to multiple touchdowns per game, coming from behind to tie Central City and nearly winning against Exeter before an out of bounds ruling. Injuries are light and prospects look bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk
Gibbon
Central City
Exeter
Remember Last Winter Open Season Telepho ne Campaign
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph employees in Osceola begin November 1 a door to door drive to install phones for farms and towns lacking service. Led by manager Fred Adkins the effort aims to shield families from last winter’s isolation and coincides with duck season. Prizes are offered to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Osceola
Fred Adkins
The
Record
Lincoln Company
Project Leaders Meet at Presbyterian Church
Tuesday meeting of Polk County Extension clubs gathered twenty two women representing eleven clubs to learn adding beauty in homes through decorative objects. Miss Rizpah Douglas led the session with multiple notes on county extension work funding to be voted November 3rd. County Chairman Mrs Merle Cunningham and Mrs George Irland hosted a covered dish luncheon for club members, with plans for November 17 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Rizpah Douglas
Agricultural Collateral Extension Service
Polk County
Kelly
Merle Cunningham
George Irland
School Notes Highlights From Elementary To High School
The week captures attendance, honor rolls, birthdays, field trips, and activities across grades. Notable items include first six week honor rolls for second through eighth grades, yell leadership and cheer efforts, a Mediterranean cruise lesson, travel and geography programs, and a talk on India by Miss Logren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mills
Margaret Hansen
Marvin Anderson
Patty Lu Rogers
Sam Byers
Marilyn Brown
Carl Moore
Donald Malek
Billy Umshler
Arlene Pearson
Betty Sargent
Bob Hansen
Logan Danskin
Burdette Backlund
India
Miss Logren
Wayne lLesner
Columbus
Thompson
France
Logren
Electric refrigeration and air conditioning job ads
Classified notice invites trained men to prepare for air conditioning and electric refrigeration positions. Emphasizes abundant jobs, home study options, and an on-site shop practice component. Requires fair mechanical aptitude, provides low-cost payment plan and interview details at 404 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL.
Mystic night party centerpiece cupcake recipe
Whimsical party treat idea using orange and black decor with a cupcake recipe. Ingredients include butter sugar sour cream eggs flour jam and spices. Frost with orange colored cream and chocolate dipped marshmallows for eyes and mouth creating festive candy toppers.
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Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
J. N. Norton
KMMJ
Arthur S. Nelson
Democratic
SUN Theatre
Shelby
Bobby Brien
Let
Sat-Sun
Gene Autrey
L. M. Merrick
Polk Co
Goodrich
Silvertowns
Silvertown
B Bros
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
DRS. Smith
W. Hurst Lester Anderson
DY. R. L. Schroerer
X—Ray
Mike
Court House Square
Nebr
Charles Pearson
Ralph Schroeder
Sidney Sigler
Donald Zedicher
Jay Carson
Willa Jean Bryant
Betty Jo Francis
Lucille Need
Merna Lee Quick
Elaine Umshler
Eleanor Monkman
Sigler
Miss Oberg
Fredde Hartman
Bee
Don Ray Byers
Vernon Dillman
Helen Sean Janet Kepner
John Mills
Jewell Morgan
Marcia Pratt
Mary Gaile Sigler
Freddie Adelson
Deloris McCormick
Pauline Melin
Lois Pearson
Donna Jean Pratt
Shirley Rogers
Robert Sc
Howard Fineey
Mrs. Cole
Spain
Italy
Greece
Marilyn Scholz
Gene Cole
Utilities Engineering Institute
N. Wells St
Chicago, Ml
H. J. Leeper
Over Farmers Union Store
R. L. Anderson
G P
John Deere
P. T. Wurtz & Son
Polk, Nebraska
Rivoli Theatre Program
George O’brien i
Edith Atwater
Gary Cooper
Vincent Lopez
Gloria Stewart
DR. Forbes
Hallowe’en
Beulah V. Gillaspie
Seailtest Laboratory
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