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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
4
The Osceola Record presents Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher in a notice stamped for Osceola Nebraska. The issue is entered at the Osceola post office under the March 2 1879 act.
In Shelby last week the Rebekah lodge installed Mrs. C. G. Gylling as Noble Grand and Mrs. Nettie Hamilton as Vice Grand. A license to wed was issued to John Ingalls and Nellie McMeekin. their wedding occurred Tuesday. Town changes include Jarmin and family moving in, new barns by Heffelbower and Peterson, and Chas Shaw buying two town lots. An auditorium deal with the Masons for 1000 dollars was approved.
Marriage of Miss Helen Johnson daughter of Mrs Jennie Johnson of Osceola and Eric Erickson of Omaha occurred Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran church. Mr and Mrs Erickson will make their home in Omaha. A trophy plaque at Nielsen Chevrolet honors July August sales. Bulldogs edged by St Edwards 14 13 with 13 points in last half. Mr and Mrs Paul Wisely announce birth of a daughter Oct 27. J Howland expands chicken business and enlarges coop. Charles Hastings transferred to Osceola foreman on gas line. Over 200 hunters checked by officers with no violators. Auditorium program lists The Divorcee, Sweet Mama, Common Clay.
A wartime plea urges voters to choose individuals who have earned experience through hard work over politically slick voices. The speaker reflects on lost freedom after war and warns Americans to weigh the man against the politician before voting, urging support for practical, hands on leadership.
Letters and notices praise Ralph O. Canaday as a candidate for Congress noting his dedication to public welfare, irrigation, and economic stability. The page also records Methodist church services, and official county board proceedings dated October 28, 1940 with financial appropriations and a fire insurance policy approval.
Valley and Fairview Methodist churches held Friday night gatherings with gifts for Rev Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton. Sunday School at Valley shows growth and welcome for all ages. Fairview chicken supper drew many Osceola visitors. District Superintendent Rev Charles Hawkins visited both churches October 20. Rev Hamilton to preach at both churches next Sunday.
Next Sunday marks All Saints Day with Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 on Hands. District Luther League meets at 3 and 7:30 with Rev J Vincent Nordgren speaker. Lunch and informal program follow. Community notices include teachers meeting Monday, choir Tuesday, Ladies Aid Thursday at 2, Bible Study Day November 18 led by Rev John Ob erg.
Ambitious hustlers offered steady work with good income. Company furnishes stock of merchandise. Applicant must have a car. Write Ward's Company Winona Minnesota.
On October 3 1940 the Osceola City Council authorized the sale of the east 150 feet of Lot 2 Block 1 Gray's Addition to Mildred B. Richmond and Lillian Louisa Richmond as joint tenants with right of survivorship for 90 dollars. Objections must be filed within 30 days from October 10 1940. If none are filed deed will be issued by the mayor and city clerk.
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