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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
1
The Polk County contest in Osceola selected Louise Frasier and Homer Mowlen as the most representative girl and boy. They will represent Polk County next week in the State Young Citizens Contest in Omaha during the Diamond Jubilee celebration.
A Monday afternoon reception honored Mrs A F Nugust State President of the Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clubs at Mrs C A Fraisy home. Music, congratulations, and loyalty pledges followed by reports from Norfolk delegates and memory books presented to Mrs Nugust.
Miss Marion Richards became Mrs Harold Hayhurst in a August 27 1929 ceremony at York Nebraska with Rev Leonard C Fuqua officiating. The bride daughter of Ross Richards taught in Polk County rural schools and will live in Osceola Webster residence. The groom son of Harry Hayhurst also attended Osceola high school and plans housekeeping in Osceola.
The Rev H Collier invites participation in services each Sunday and midweek worship. Regular events include Church School at 11 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Epworth League 6 30 P M and Evening Worship 7 30 P M with Wednesday Midweek service. Next Wednesday District Superintendent Dr A V Hunter will speak at the first quarterly conference. World Service day next Sunday calls for increased attendance and offering.
W. A. Cummings advertises electric wiring and fixtures of all kinds at Crouse-Tex. Contact by phone numbers 1 and 63. Also promoting poultry prices from Dun can's.
Notice states health concerns and flu susceptibility lead to retirement for the coming winter. Hospital and equipment are leased to Dr C R Collins starting November 1 1929. Collins has served as assistant in the practice for about eighteen months and is expected to carry on duties.
A Washington Department of Agriculture statement notes farm debt in the nation rising slowly while twelve states reduce indebtedness. Nebraska tops the list, with 22 thousand questionnaires showing a trend toward debt reduction, aided by strong crop yields and higher prices.
Luther College in Wahoo Nebraska plans a November 8 to 12 Homecoming with a football game against Concordia College on November 9 at 2 PM and a program of social and religious events. Principal speaker is Hon. C Petrus Peterson 03 a Lincoln attorney and former city attorney and state legislator.
Osceola Dry Goods Co advertises house dresses and aprons made from fast color prints for 95 cents each. The offer highlights durable fabrics and affordable prices for homemakers.
Inclement weather and date conflicts push the Osceola versus Fullerton football game to next Monday at Morningside Field. It is the Bulldogs last home stand, with plans for a band and local business support to close for a few hours so fans can attend. Coach Parker leads Osceola in hopes of a strong pigskin showing.
Stromsburg residents travel between Red Oak and Des Moines while teachers attend the State Teachers Association. A Polk County land sale netted bids up to 125 dollars per acre and a city parcel sold for 1500 dollars. Local figures mourn Ashley C. Quillan buried in Stromsburg. a Chrysler coupe fire in Columbus ends in total loss.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Harvest Festival Thursday at 8 PM with a Halloween focus inviting all. Friday 8 PM Bible study on Revelations with the Seven Bowls and the Two Babylons. Sunday November 3 All Saints Day services include 10 AM Sunday School, 10:30 English worship sermon Saints, 11 Swedish worship sermon Light Bearers as the Salt of the Earth, 7:30 PM vespers A Cloud of Witnesses Behold a Host Arrayed in White. Choir practice Thursday 8 PM and Ladies Aid Thursday 2:30 PM hosted by Mrs Carl Cederberg and Mrs George Malek. Pastor Paul Melin.
A compact ad announces a winter permanent wave at Blanche's Beauty Shop offering styling for cold rainy days and blustery winds with contact by phone 74.
Osceola Produce Co advertises poultry price line with a truck call service indicating current rates and delivery options.
Local residents travel and visit across Iowa Nebraska and Kansas with many trips to Fullerton Osceola and Lincoln. Students and teachers attend institutes at Wes leyan Grand Island and Norfolk while several families plan moves and gatherings. A birthday party and quilting circle highlight community life in Shelby.
The Polk County Federation of Women’s Clubs met October 29 in Scotts Hall Stromsburg with president Mrs Lillian Boostrom presiding. State President Mrs A F Nuquist spoke on Federation Interests and received a rose bouquet. new officers named Mrs R L Cox Polk-President Mrs L R Israel Osceola-Vice President Mrs T A James Stromsburg-Secretary and Ray Hungaker Stromsburg-Treasurer.
Next Sunday morning November 3 the topic Scattered Sheep. In the evening the Building The Temple Of Life series opens with Building Materials. Bible School starts Sunday at 10 o clock with classes for all ages. You and your friends are invited to worship.
Crete defeated Osceola 40 to 7 in a hard fought game. Joy produced a 95 yard kickoff return for Osceola with an injury to Joy, while Crete struck for 14 in the second, 18 in the third and 7 in the fourth.
The B P W Club of Osceola entertained the David City Club at the G A R Hall for a Halloween evening. A seven o clock dinner preceded a program with Ruth Miller instrument solo, Wild Nell by David City, Lois Rasp reading, Maude Reed vocal, and Osceola tableau. Bunco games followed with prizes won by Eleanore Gaines and Pearle Matheson.
The South Shelby Club met October 15 at Mrs. Merle Cunningham's home for a lesson on Clothing Selection. Leaders presented aims to help women choose clothes fitting their personality and observe beauty in nature and surroundings. Thirteen members and one visitor attended. lunch followed. Next meeting is October 31 at Mrs. Jess Cook's home.
Knee length ladies union suits in rayon stripe with no sleeves offered at 59 cents as a simple clothing notice in the period catalog.
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