Successful Fair Ends Here Friday
The Polk County Agricultural Society wrapped up one of its best county fairs despite unprecedented drought. Attendance reached prior year levels with lower admissions and free auto parking. Races, free acts, pet parade, and ball games drew strong crowds. Osceola beat Stromsburg 2 to 1 to cap the event. earlier Stromsburg beat David City 2 to 11 and Osceola edged Silver Creek 3 to 2. Various pageants and stage shows by local groups filled the evenings, with strong praise for President Louis Hastert, Secretary Hastings, and their assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Agricultural Society
Polk County
Stromsburg
David City
Osceola
Silver Creek
Grayce Stevens
Charlie
M. E. Church of
Polk Ladies
M. FE
Shelby
Louis Hastert
Hastings
Appeals Divorce Case Over Husband's Penitentiary Sentence
Mrs. Darlene Studley appeals a divorce ruling claiming her husband Russell Studley’s bank violation sentence in a penitentiary justifies divorce under a statute allowing divorce after a three year sentence. The case notes prior convictions, reformatory sentences, and a pending commutation set to free him June 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene M. Studley
Russell A. Studley
Supreme Court
Reformatory
Boyd County
Wayne County
The
Lincoln State Journal
Zang Hugger Nuptials Tie Osceola Couple in St Paul
Miss Althea Zang wed Fred Huggler Saturday at St. Paul Nebraska courthouse ceremony attended by siblings. Bride, Osceola native and 1930 Osceola HS graduate, trained at Lord Lister Hospital in Omaha. Groom, son of Charles Huggler, is a farmer. They will live on a farm northeast of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Zang
Fred Huggler
St. Paul
Nebraska
Mariha Huggler
Chris Huggler
Huggler
Henry Zang
Osceola
Lord Lister Hospital School of Nursing
Omaha
Charles Huggler
Hospital Notes From Osceola District
Ebner Sterup of near Gresham was taken to Osceola Hospital last Thursday treated by Dr Harley Eklund for severe head injuries. Mrs Dale Richards and son Dennis Eugene returned home near Stromsburg Tuesday. Mrs Homer Hartson entered Osceola Hospital Friday for operation for gland infection by Dr R L Schroeder and released Tuesday. Mrs Arthur Oberg spent days at Osceola Hospital as Dr Eeklund’s patient. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Eintred Peterson at Osceola Hospital Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebner Sterup
Gresham
Osceola Hospital
Harley Eklund
Dale Richards
Dennis Eugene
Stromsburg
Homer Hartson
R. L. Schroeder
Arthur Oberg
Eeklund
Eintred Peterson
Osceola High School 1934 Football Schedule Preview
Osceola High School opens football practice with listed lettermen including Amacher Herrmann and Rutter. The schedule shows games at Polk Shelby Fullerton Silver Creek Ulysses Stromsburge David City and Valley from Sept 28 to Nov 29 with Coach Russell Snugg guiding a focused squad that promises value for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Amacher
Calmer Herrmann
Bennie “Ick
Neel Thompson
Russell Simonson
Howard Moser
Raymond Mansen
Allen Scholz
Neal McBeth
Ted Rutter
Morvis Tenn
Robert Butz
Edward Klein
Rex Dunn
David Rutter
Sam Carson
Gerald Mensink
Lloyd Dalton
Harry Simonson
Alex Mills
Murray Crouse
Allan Herrmann
Louis Dunn
Perry
Former Polk County Youth Dies in Grand Island
Glenn Jackson, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Jackson of Lexington Nebraska, died Sunday at St Francis Hospital Grand Island from a ruptured appendix. Funeral services were held at the U B Church Shelby and interment at Graceland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. The family moved from south of Shelby to Lexington about three years ago. Mrs Jackson is sister of Mrs Murl Timm of this place.
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Glenn Jackson
Alfred Jackson
Lexington
Nebraska
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
U. B
Shelby
iShelby i Graceland
Jackson
Wheat contract signers may plant 90 percent base
Secretary Wallace announced that wheat contract signers may plant up to 90 percent of their base acreage for the 1935 harvest after the London conference. County committees will notify signers of the official figure. Drouth rules allow fall planting to protect soil, with rye and wheat used for windbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Nebraska
Drouth
Sells Paper The Prague Herald by Howard Herbes
Mr and Mrs Howard Herbes have sold The Prague Herald after two years of operation. They will spend a few weeks in Osceola and then drive to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Herbes
Prague Herald
Osceola
California
County Conventions Elect County Officers and Delegates
Republicans held their county convention electing Roy Ericson as chairman and Petrus Nelson as secretary. Democrats re elected Joel Hanson as chairman and Fred W Schuman as secretary, with delegates chosen for the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ericson
Petrus Nelson
Joel Hanson
Fred W. Schuman
Sunday School Board Elected Officers for Year
The Sunday School Board of the Methodist Church met on Tuesday evening at the church and elected officers for the year. Walter W. Berck was chosen Superintendent with Donald Anderson as Assistant Superintendent and Secretary Brent McBeth. Eugene Engelhardt and Marian Shelmadine were named Assistant Organist and Organist respectively. Donald Anderson continues Treasurer. Librarian John Inness and Assistant Librarian Lowell Hanson. Chorister Gertrude Adair and Assistant Chorister Mrs. I. J. Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church Sunday School
Walter W. Berck
Donald@ Anderson
Brent McBeth
Eugene Engelhardt
Donald Anderson
Marian Shelmadine
Maxine Brooks
John Inness
Lowell Hanson
Gertrude Adair
I. J. Merrick
Polk Bride and Local News From Polk County
Miss Helen McCoy and Mervin Samuels wed at the M E Parsonage with a reception at the bride’s home. Mono news lists visits, church dinners, a death in the Polk area, injuries on the highway, kin visits in Kansas and Colorado, and a 15th wedding anniversary surprise for George and Mrs Anderson.
Scientific Temperance Instruction program planned
On September 11 Mrs. J. E. McDaniel will lead the program on Scientific Temperance Instruction. Hostesses include Mrs. W. A. Lind burg Mrs. J. L. Hedbloom Mrs. Chas McGinnis and Mrs. August Nelson. Married Sunday night at 8 at the Baptist Church Polk Miss Mary Jansen and Donald Davis wed. parents celebrate 25th anniversary. They will reside on a farm near Alliance after a trip to Arap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McDaniel
W. A. Lindburg
J. L. Hedbloom
Chas. McGinnis
August Nelson
the Baptist Church
Polk
Mary Jansen
E. C. Jansen
Donald Davis
Fairview Items Chronicle Social Notes and Visits
Fairview items list weekly social news including Carlson family travels to Chicago for the Century of Progress, hostesses at cemetery association meetings, teaching assignments in Hastings, and numerous local visits. It notes gatherings at the Heitzman and Rhodes homes, trips to Lincoln and Omaha, and a Happy Hour Club meeting with thimbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Items Co
O. Carlson
Bertha
Robert Carlson
Chicago
Century of Progress
The
Cemetery Association
Edith Cremeen
Mary Miller
Zola Frizzell
Frances Nevin
Hastings
Frizzell
Leora Young
Wm. Dake
Fullerton
J. Buchta
John Buchta
Osceola
Thursda
LeRoy Rhodes
Rayner Carlson
Clair McCormick
Fern Dake
Lillie Carlson
Minneapolis
Wm. Heitzman
H. H. Reckmeyer
George Sheets
Arnold
Henry Strickland
Lincoln
Virgil McCormick
Phoenix
Arizona
Happy Hour Club
I. E. Fineey
Guy Seward
Topeka
Kansas
Forrest Seward
George Carter
Silver Creek
Ray Graham
Merritt Graham
Clarks
County I O O F Picnic At Osceola City Park
A Polk County Odd Fellows and Rebekah picnic is set for Wednesday September 12 at Osceola City Park with basket dinners at noon. State Grand Master W W Jefferson of Lincoln and other speakers attend. Lodge 75 members urged to attend regular meeting Monday September 10 for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
1.O.O. F
Rebekah
Osceola
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
W. W. Jefferson
Lincoln
Lodge Number 75
Visitors and moves among Shelby residents and relatives
Shelby and nearby residents hosted relatives and travelers over the weekend and into the week. Mr. and Mrs. John Dunning of New York City spent ten days with Shelby kin, while other guests included the Thelens from Kearney, the Hanshews of Ansley, and the Lutes family from Topeka. Local residents faced injuries and hospital care, including Mrs. Heimer with a fractured rib and Walter Plieske after a horse kick, with follow up medical attention. Richard Johns of Lincoln visited the Karl Thelen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Merrick
Fremont
Shelby
Maurice Thelen
Kearney
Karl Thelen
Thelen
Mr. Thelen
Lincoln
Ray Hanshew
Ansley
Nebr
Anton Heimer Sr
E. G. Brillhart
A. A. Blum
Shelby Hospital
Walter Plieske
Pbre’t
BE. G. Brillhart
Claude Lutes
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. Lutes
Ralph Lutes
D. A. Brazee
Wesley
Wretha
Nina
Omaha
Osceola Public School Opens With Large Enrollment
Osceola Public School opened September 3 with one of the largest enrollments the district has seen, reflecting strong community turnout and early interest in classes.
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Osceola
Johnson Branting Nuptials In Osceola Church
The wedding of Nina Johnson and Raymond Branting took place at St Pauls Lutheran Osceola with Rev. Paul Melin officiating. The ceremony featured flower decorations, music by Mrs Cederberg and Miss Hansen, and a reception for about 100 guests followed by a two week trip to Yellowstone Park. The couple will reside in Osceola with Branting’s family business. Out of town guests included Hilda Nelson Glendale California Effie Swanson Wahoo Nebraska and others from Swedeburg Swede Branting of Hordville Nebraska Ruth Miller David City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Johnson
Charles F. Johnson
Raymond Branting
O. F. Branting
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Osceola
Paul R. Melin
Carl Cederberg
Ford Johnson
Myron Jones
William Buhl
Edna
Ellen Branting
Killarney
Mendelssohn
DeLoss Buchholz
Melia
Branting
Midland College
Local families note visits and events in St Andrews
Elizabeth Nebosis and daughter Hilda of Columbus visited the Julius Nabosis home. The Scholz Rohren wedding party gathered at Shady Lake Tuesday evening. Arthur Johansen's son Bobby was released after an emergency appendectomy at St Marys Hospital Columbus. Several locals attended Osceola county fair and Lincoln state fair events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Nebosis
Hilda
Columbus
Julius
Edward Ara
Frank Nabosis
Shady Lake
Julius Nebisis
Mudred
Omiday
Tre Vm
Koenig
John Bucholtz
Bellwood
Osceola
Emilee Nebosis
Hilda Nebosis
Martin Huggler
Albert Bernt
Bertha Bernt
J. F. Nebosis
C. C. Abts Sr
Luther Lindquist Dies in Osceola
Luther Lindquist, 56, Osceola prominent citizen, died at noon after a brief illness and paralysis following a stroke last Saturday. He is survived by his widow and two sons Milton and Floyd, with Floyd serving in the U. S. military in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Lindquist
Osceola
Lindquist
Society
Milton
Floyd
U. S
Pacific
Court Hears Several Cases in Monday Session
Judge Norton presided as Wm Cherry faced charges of intoxication assault and battery and destruction of property receiving four months. Dr Curtis of Stromsburg was fined 110 dollars and costs for intoxication and possession. Glen Davis charged with non support was paroled and the case continued.
Wesley Ca ArEl Exhibit Wins First Prize at County Fair
Wesley Chapel agricultural exhibit takes first prize and $45 at the county fair. Hewitt-Weeden exhibit claims second place. Neil Dawes shows two baby beeves at the State Fair this week. A series of family notices and community events follow, including baptisms, school entries, and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Lida Corbett
California
James Corbett
Lincoln
Ilenry Johnson
James Richmond
Lake Ericson
Nadine
Tekamah
Local Notes From West Side and High Prairie
Miss Pearle Fredrickson spent the weekend with her parents the Predricksons and other area visits occurred as families hosted relatives. Community groups plan meetings on September 7 and 13 while High Prairie School reopened September 2. several youths prepare to attend Luther College in Wahoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle ‘Fredrickson
York
C. O. Predrickson
Horatio Bush
L. Wagner
Clarks
Rodney Robertson
High Prairie
Lake Okoboji
Victor Newman
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Oscar Fredrickson
High Prairie Ladies Club
Arthur Ekstrom
Ralph Kahler
High Prairie School
Pearle
Sylvia
Juanita Fredrickson
Columbus
Wahoo
Luther College
Irene Jones
Waldo Bodine
Allan Peterson
Lyle Holm
Alarm clocks cheap at Crouse-Tex Drug Co listing
News item notes alarm clocks priced at 98 cents and 1.09 dollars at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Clobes, a son born September 4. Mrs. Walter Boyer of Shelby injured her eye at the fair ground amphitheatre last Friday. She is under Dr. Harley Eklund’s care. Eastern Star announces a regular meeting next Tuesday evening at the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Ervin Clobes
Walter Boyer
Shelby
Fair Ground
Harley Eklund
Eastern Star
Lodge Hall
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Zang—Huggler
Osceola High School
Grand Island Sun
Helen McCoy
C. J. McCoy
Mervin Samuels
Allan Samuels
M. E. Parsonage
E. R. Peterson
Gladys
Leslie Adelson
Oscar Sundberg
American Legion
Westfall
Dana
David Beck
Forrest Anderson
M. B
Hugo Bodine
Holdredge
Lincoln Hospital
Thede Larson
I. T. Samuelson Will Miller
Will Wurtz
Osceola Thursda
Neil McKnott
Clyde Rice
Wm. Fetters
Lind
Arthur Anderson
Ida Peterson
Polk High School
Ansel Bodine
Charles Eckles
Will Lind
Rollo Lind
Raymond Lind
North Dakota
Agnes Gustafson
Galesburg
Illinois
W. A. Stevens
T. A. Stevens
Archie
Ed Stevens
Lodgepole
Honess
Ashton
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
J. C. McClure
Henry Knorr
Central
Marquette
Ferguson
Margaret Sears
Co. G. Jack
J. L. Hedblam
George Anderson
Johnson—Branting
ST. Andrews
Clyde Courtney
Charles Newcomer
Hattie
Wesley Ca
Arel
West Side
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