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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
1
Osceola Record presents a motion picture cooking school on September 15 for women to learn real lessons in measuring and blending ingredients. The event promises practical tips for lattice-top pies frozen desserts salads and healthful meals for children with expert home economics guidance in an informal engaging setting.
A 1938 model motion picture cooking school debuts at The Muse Theatre September 15 to 17. The program features close ups of the cooking process, real kitchens, and a story blending humor romance and practical home making. Local merchants back the event with gifts and recipe sheets while Dedee Abot leads lessons to simplify cooking for all women.
Mrs George Craven and John joined family in Holdrege on Sunday to honor her uncle as he marked his 95th birthday with relatives and friends.
Polk County’s fifty-ninth annual fair ended last Friday with moderate weather and near record crowds, especially for evening performances. Officials say receipts may be a little below last year though the event stayed out of the red despite adverse crop conditions.
In Osceola last Thursday the Republican and Democratic county conventions elected officers and approved resolutions. Republicans named Roy L. Ericson as chairman with Grace Hahn as vice chair and Chas Barber as secretary treasurer. delegates to the state convention included Adam Luft and M. E. Cunningham among others. Democrats chaired by August W. Johnson selected Carleton Anderson as vice chair and K. A. Cornish as treasurer. delegates to the state convention listed Joel Hanson and A. E. Swanson among others.
Official results show Ray Thomas with 1,620 votes, Jay Hastings 1,535, Homer L. McKelvie 1,089, Carl T. Bremer 1,019, and Nels A. Torstensen with 832. Vern M. Hagarity's line appears invalid.
Mrs. DeLoss Buchholz announces the birth of daughter Carla Lee eight pounds born Sunday August 28. Local children had tonsil removals: Dwayne Treadway Helen Dunn Hollis McKeag and Marjorie Schneider. Wm Brandt discharged Saturday after major surgery and returned home.
Rising City hosts Hennings as Hackberry visits. Holm heads to Comstock for teaching. Neela Deay resumes at Stoner. Berggren families and Mrs Butty call on Strand. Victor and Liberty schools set to open next Monday. Numerous visits from stockhtem, Millerton, Bentonville, Denver, Eddyville, Auburn and Stromsburg are recorded with family and caregiving notes.
A round of social visits fills Shelby as Prof John R Dunning leaves for California for two weeks of study visits to state universities. Families from Denver Idaho Springs Venice California Missouri and David City travel or host relatives in Shelby. Local birthdays and city trips mark a busy week with multiple relatives visiting and returning home.
The Cemetery Association gathers at the Community Hall on Friday September 9 with Mrs Laura Wilcox and Mrs Myra Hingtings hosting. Local residents Bruce Pickett and family visit, pre nuptial shower honors Lucy and Elsie Carlson, etc.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m on September 4. Bible Class Kensington meets Friday afternoon September 2 in the church parlors.
Osceola residents hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson and extended families. A joint Junior Mission Band and Ladies Missionary Society meeting is set for Thursday at 2 00 with Miss Alta Samuelson speaking and a serving crew listed. Confirmation exercises and evening communion planned for Sunday.
STROMSBURG families hosted neighbors and relatives visiting from Axtell St. Paul and Osceola. Church services were held with Rev Nathan Sundberg in charge as Rev Simon Carlson recoveries were noted and a loud speaker was used at his home.
Vr and Mrs P C Wieseman were Omaha visitors returning home Saturday after a brief Friday trip, according to local notes.
Dorothy McDonald and Grace Jensen joined Nels Hasselbach at the Hasselbach family reunion at Pawnee Park on Sunday drawing many state relatives. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. Mike Reisdorfff in Platte Center. Louella Zimmerman vacationing with sister Mrs. John Jaax in Columbus. Charlotte and Ramona Rose Messing visited Shelby relatives. Marie Maes and Anna Cerny joined Rev. Beranek for Center picnic. District 68 opened with 43 pupils taught by Joseph Kusek of Spalding. Bright Side 4-H Club closed with a birthday party for Rose Marie Starosciki and officer reorganization.
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson and families and Mr. and Mrs Hans Moline hosted gatherings at homes. Dennis Larson returned from Lutheran hospital in York after nearly six weeks. A surprise birthday party honored Martin Baack with friends from nearby towns. Visitors traveled to Lincoln, York, Stromsburg, and Grand Island for family events and hospital visits.
Wesley Chapel invites all for a fried chicken supper starting 5 30 p m on Friday with Ralph Copenhauer entertaining on the lawn. Sunday talks by Howard Peterson and Rev Sala of Bryan Memorial Hospital were well received at the chapel.
Recruiter seeks a reliable man to call on farmers in Polk County. No experience or capital required. Earn up to $12 daily. Write McNess Co Dept S Freeport Illinois.
Lutheran church notes announce Harmony Society gathering at home of Mrs Clarence Carlson on Thursday September 1. Amy Gissler coordinates program as youth urged to note date change. Sunday marks Twelfth Sunday after Trinity with 11:00 Morning Worship and sermon The Three Portals. Luther League sponsors evening worship. Board of administration meets September 5 at 8 pm in church parlors. Choir practice Tuesday. Ladies Aid meets September 8 hosted by Mrs Burdette Baker and Mrs Edna Peterson with Mrs Gust Boden as chair.
The El ton Berck is listed as superintendent for Sunday School at 10:00 with Morning Worship at 11:00 featuring the sermon Work and the Worker. Evening activities include Intermediate League at 7:00 and Senior League at 7:30, followed by Sunday School Annual Board Meeting at 8:00. The note mentions the last Sunday before Annual Conference at First Church Omaha September 6 to 12 and lists elected cabinets for the Leagues with officers and treasurers. Albert C. Monkman is named pastor.
Eugene Engelhardt, a former Osceola boy and oldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Engelhardt, married Ruth Gray on August 23 in Sherman Texas. After Osceola High School he worked at the First National Bank in Osceola before moving with his parents to Texas where he holds a responsible position in Corpus Christi and the couple will reside.
The Reeb Motor Co. Announces Closure of Repair Department Next Saturday and Parts Department by September 18. Owner Harold Reeb cites crop conditions and current demand as reasons, noting the firm provided valued service and that Mr. and Mrs. Reeb will move on with warm wishes from Osceola residents.
John L. Makeever 81, former Osceola attorney, was killed when struck by a car in Peekskill New York on a Saturday having moved to Brooklyn after leaving Osceola. He left Nebraska about 20 years ago and later invested in Peekskill real estate while his widow Natilla Makeever and daughter Helen Burrelle survive along with brothers Milton and Melvin and brothers in law E R Jarmin Lincoln and John H Jarmin Osceola.
The 1938 crop season proved exhausting with little profit. Wheat suffered from rust, wind, hail, and low prices while corn faced drought and heat reducing yields. Some hybrid corn on sheltered plots might yield moderately if rain arrives, but overall corn prospects are poor.
About thirty young Lincoln businessmen will visit Friday September 2 to promote the Nebraska State Fair. They will arrive around 5 48 P M by chartered bus, distribute souvenirs, and speak to encourage public interest in 4 H displays and upcoming auction sales to benefit youth livestock programs. The group travels in a coast to coast air conditioned bus for the one day event.
Osceola Garden Club meets September 6 with hostess Miss Otelia Johnson and leader Miss Kilma Johnston. Roll call asks members to name plants for friends. Program features Slumber Time in Gardens and Gene Stratton Porter's Flower Haven.
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