Osceola News Highlights From 1915 Polk County Fair
The weeklong Osceola Record covers a lightning strike at Axel A Anderson’s farm destroying four stacks and wheat, long‑time fairgoers Bennett and Hardy in attendance, Mrs. Arthur Jones death at 24, and school openings with new teachers. Also notes rolling wheat prices, local arrivals, grasshopper anecdotes, a prairie fire near town, and ongoing county events including the fair and theater billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel A Anderson
Anderson
Polk County
John C. Bennett
Canada Precinct
H. R. Hardy
Pleasant Home
Arthur Jones
York County
Silverstrand
Shipshape
Duncan
Elsa Luers
Columbus
Anna Sipe
Bartley
Leila McNerney
Lincoln
Thos. Dolan
Jeffrey
M. E. Church
B. M. Stiles
Halsey
Lincoln spelling contest winner and family relocation
Robert, the youngest contestant, placed sixth in oral and seventh in written at the state spelling contest in Lincoln on Monday. Mr and Mrs George Koehler and family plan to move to California later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Robert
George Koehler
California
Sleeping pills are not harmless says Polk County Medical Society
The Polk County Medical Society urges that sleeping pills require prescription and should not be self prescribed. Insomnia signals an underlying issue needing medical care and natural sleep must not be tampered with. If addiction exists a family physician should assist to stop use for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
Wesley Chapel Notices and Local Gatherings
Miss Lula Burns and Mrs A B Dawes were dinner guests of Miss Lena Schaal in Shelby. The WSCS will meet at the Church next Thursday. Osceola Local of the Farmers Union meets at Miller Schoolhouse Monday evening September 10. Pic Robert Sterrup returned from Blytheville Arkansas on furlough. Pages note visiting kin in Shelby Lincoln Omaha and York areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Jack Rathbun
Omaha
Wm. Everitt
Irvin Kepner
August W. Johnson
Harry Davis
M. E. Cunningham
Loretta Brigham
Shelby
Wm. Marquis
Stromsburg
Loop Valley Pastoral Association
American Lutheran Conference
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Qosceda
Shelby and
Platte Valley
Platte Valley Girls
Irma Stewart
Rivoli
Mary Ellis
Tullio Carminati
Paris
Loretta Young
Chas. Boyer
Shanghai
Joe Marion
Robert Young
Madge Evans
Harry Clement
Columbus
Millie Dahlberg
Clements
W. O. Hansen
Robert
William Brandt Jr
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Pic
Robert Sterrup
Blythesville
Arkansas
Victor Sterrup
Dollie Lockard
Bess Ringer
Lincoln
James Lockard Jr
John Lockard
Charles Libery
Daughters
Tom Schmoker
Hubert Girard
Louis Schott
San. Girard
Matt Sterrup
York
Victor
Harry Sterrup
Mail G I Christmas Gifts Overseas Early
Overseas servicemen should mail gifts between September 15 and October 15 according to Capper's Farmer Rural Home editor Marjorie Griffin. Popular items include family photographs, canned snacks, books, writing portfolios, watches, pipes, pens, engraved tags, and waterproof wallets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Marjorie Griffin
Capper’s Farmer
Santa Claus
Take Care of Pans with Simple Kitchen Care
Rural Home editor advises soaking pans after use and rinsing egg or flour pans with cold water to avoid sets. Hot water should not be used on those mixtures as it makes food hard to remove. Soak greasy or sugary pans in hot water for easier cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Frozen Lemon Pie Is A Toothsome Dish
Capper's Farmer outlines a frozen lemon pie recipe serving eight. Graham cracker crust and topping house a lemon filled custard from eggs lemon juice rind and evaporated milk. Egg yolks are cooked with lemon juice and rind then folded with stiffly beaten egg whites sugar and milk before chilling and freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Graham
State Journal and World Herald Subscription Offer
The notice offers subscriptions to The State Journal and World Herald with details on rates, delivery regions, and sign up instructions for new and renewing readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal and World Herald
Farm Family Decorates Homes in Capper's Farmer Style
Mrs Louis Heidbrink Sr and Mrs Louis Heidbrink Jr, a mother and daughter in law team in LaFayette County Missouri, share a decorating hobby. They modernized a small house and extended charm to the big house with a bright yellow back porch. The master bedroom features a pink enamel dressing table and a Hollywood bed fashioned from an old iron bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Heidbrink
Louis Heidbrink, Jr
Joan Miller
Capper’s Farmer
LaFayette County
Missouri
Heidbrink
Hollywood
War Dog Memorial Design Contest Lists Judges and Deadline
A committee of judges led by Harry Miller at the Gaines Dog Research Center will evaluate design ideas for a World War II memorial to war dogs. The $500 prize is for the most acceptable concept, with entries due by May 1 1945. merit counts more than finish. send proposals to 250 Park Avenue New York 17 NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
Gaines Dog Research Center
Lowell Thomas
Helen Menken
Stage Door Canteen
Army
Samuel Milbank
New York Sportsman
Westminster Kennel Club
George Ford Morris
America
Park Avenue
New York
N. Y
Orange Roll Dessert Recipe From Capper's Farmer
Marjorie Griffin, Capper's Farmer rural home editor, offers an Orange Roll dessert recipe that serves about 10 slices. The two-part recipe covers batter and orange filling with step by step instructions and baking details, suitable for family meals and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Griffin
Capper’s Farmer
Notice of Final Report in Kepner Estate
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of Lydia J Kepner deceased asks all interested to note the final account and petition for final settlement and heirship decree. Hearing set September 14 1945 at 10 A M before County Judge L M Merrick. Aug 18 1945 dated with notices Aug 23 30 Sep 6 seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Lydia J. Kepner
L. M. Merrick
Bertha Nitsch
State of
Bertha Nitsch Deceased Court Administration Noted
The Administrator has administration of Bertha Nitsch estates and a petition is filed in court on September 21, 1945. Dated August 23, 1945 with notices on August 30, September 6 and 13. County Judge.
Hearing on Estate of Maria B. Deeter in Osceola
Howard E. Deeter petitions the Polk County Nebraska court alleging Maria B. Deeter died in July 1943 intestate and owned land in Osceola. The petition seeks a hearing September 28 1945 at 10 a.m. to determine heirs and ownership with no creditors. County Judge L M Merrick to oversee the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Deeter
Maria B. Deeter
Polk County
Nebraska
Smith
Osceola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter J. Herbes
Nebr
Ralph. Mills
Remi, Miller
Redville
Dr. Whaley
Table Land
N. C. Foy
Hackberry Precinct
Hackberry
Drew Pearson
Lee
Washington
Shelby Theatre
Joe Ghantry
Rosalind Russel
Iwo Jima
Jack Carson
Greenwich Village
Dick Haymes
Wm. Bendix
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
K. Peterson
First National Bank
Osceola, Nebr
DR. W. F. Monson
N. W
Corner Square
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
ORL
Gt. Wallace, D. Vv. M
White Horse Inn
Cafe Regis
Mail
G.I
Thomas
Morris
Milbank
Miss Menken
C.F
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byere
Hesler’s
Gamble
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!