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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

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D.A.R Chapters Host Conference In Osceola

The St Richard Farley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Group D in Osceola with delegates from Columbus David City Stromsburg and St Edwards. Attendees registered at the Methodist Church luncheon followed, with talks on patriotism and constitutional education. The next meeting is planned for Columbus in 1938.

St. Richard Farley Daughters of the American Revolution of Osceola Columbus David City Stromsburg St. Edwards Methodist Church Reuben E. Knight Alliance Westenius Thoren Richards Looks Shaw D.A.R E. T. Smith A. A. Bald Christensen

Football Boys Honored by Community Club

Foot ball team and Coach Snugg were guests of the Osceola Commercial Club and the Rotary Club at a noon banquet last Monday. The clubs back the team one hundred percent with support and encouragement. Twenty one students seek first team spots with five letter men returning. opening game is set for Friday the 13th against Clarks. Letter men listed include Gerald Mentink Donald Schmoker Murrey Crouse Fredrick McFadden and David Rutter. Candidates named include Darrell Williams Vaughn Deay John Burritt Eugene Carman Raymond Scholz Richard Anderson Verner Timm Thomas Rutter Dean Barnes Robin Wisem an Sidney Rutter Alton Bond Lyle Mickey Leonard Gissler Merle Johnson Warren Unshler Stanley Anderson Alex Mills Logan Danskin Verl Anderson Orville Jones Paul Fernander and Paul Walgreen.

Snugg Osceola Commercial Club Rotary Club Clarks Gerald Mentink Donald Schmoker Murrey Crouse Fredrick McFadden David Rutter Darrell Williams Vaughn Deay John Burritt Eugene Carman Raymond Scholz Richard Anderson Verner Timm Thomas Rutter Dean Barnes Robin Wieseman Sidney Rutter Alton Bond Lyle Mickey Leonard Gissler Merle Johnson Warren Unshler Stanley Anderson Alex Mills Logan Danskin Verl Anderson Orville Jones Paul Fernander Paul Walgreen

The Osceola Record Marks Sixty Four Years Serving Polk County

The Osceola Record notes its sixty fourth year of usefulness in Polk County. The paper reflects on changes and prosperity, praising forward movement and refined equipment installed over the years. It thanks local business interests and readers for loyal support during twelve years of current ownership.

Osceola Record Polk County Nebraska

Lutheran Church Activities Schedule For Week

Luther League meets Thursday at 8:00 PM hosted by Alinda Fernandez and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anderson. Friday evening and Sunday School teachers meet at the church. Sunday School 1:00 PM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Vespers 7:80 PM. Choir practice Tuesday. Harmony Society meets Thursday September 23 at Mrs Nina Branting home. Paul Melin pastor.

The Luther League Alinda Fernandez Clarence Anderson Harmony Society Nina Branting Paul Melin

Roundup of Local Visits and Meetings In Osceola

Local residents reported visits to and from Columbus Omaha Lincoln and California. Families traveled for winter plans and farm equipment sales were announced by Lambert Swanson. Election of Sunday School and Brotherhood officers took place with multiple community members named.

Public notice urges thistle control in county

A second county notice warns that many fields and roadsides still harbor Russian and Canadian thistles. It states the pests threaten agriculture, demands immediate removal, warns of penalties, and urges cooperation to avoid prosecution for noncompliance.

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Weekend Visits Highlight Shelby Social Ledger

Mrs Retta Brigham and Mrs Anna Merrick returned from Fremont after attending a Methodist conference and visiting relatives. The Columbus All Stars beat Shelby Girls 11 to 10 in a Friday softball game. A forty hour devotion begins at Sacred Heart church with Rev M A O Boyle assisting. Local residents traveled to Lincoln Clay Center Los Angeles and beyond visiting family, friends, and medical specialists. A large family gathering honored Mr and Mrs W R Westman of Los Angeles with a Sunday dinner in Shelby.

Retta Brigham Anna Merrick Fremont Columbus All-Stars Shelby Columbus Sacred Heart Church M. A. O’boyle Robert Doner Donnie Lincoln Alice Kelly Rising City C. R. Rowe J. B. Schnell LeRoy Renander Clay Center Nebraska Mark Duren Paul Reisdorff Auto Los Angeles Wellington Colorado Margaret Duren James Reisdorff Regina Thelen Arnold Sutton San Diego California Reisdorff Miss Duren Mrs. Thelen Sutton Polk County Mamie Carroll Grafton Joe Baer Bellwood Baer Clarence Wood Roy Hicks Thayer Ike Foster Oregon Max Harms Bradshaw Chester Cole Sundy W. R. Westman Ed Hoffman Martin Janike David Cole Ernest Lott Oscar Corbitt

Wieseman Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Wieseman celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at their son Carl’s home on the valley old home place. Daughters Esther Shermadine of Silver Creek and Irma Wills of Shelby attended with families, along with about thirty relatives and friends. A two course dinner was served by the children and grandchildren. Congratulations poured in from many friends.

P. C. Wieseman Carl Old Home Place Esther Shermadine Silver Creek Irma Wills Shelby

Rural Electrification Under REA Wiring Standards Issued

REA poles arrive in the county and crews begin setting poles. About 100 miles of holes dug and 40 miles of poles installed with wire stringing to start. Farmstead wiring proceeds rapidly with several crews, and electricians are urged to follow specified REA wiring guidelines for service entrance placement and meter setup.

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Rev John Herrman Visits Phillips Nebraska

Reverend John Herrman traveled to Phillips Nebraska on Sunday for a local church visit and community engagement.

John Herrman Phillips Nebraska

Wesley Chapel Society to Meet with Mission Groups

The Church Aim Society will gather next month with Miss Lula Burns of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and Mrs. Floyd West. Local residents hosted and visited across several Sunday afternoons with family and friends, including teacher Miss Jean Palmer returning to Utica schools and relatives in nearby towns.

Church Aid Society Lula Burns Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Floyd West Jean Palmer Utica A. J. Herrman W. J. Herrman Thomas Fozzard Shelby Delmar Richmond Jacqueline Frank Anderson Dora King of Stromsburg R. J. Richmond Harry McBeth Alfred Struebing Henry Struebing David City Mildred Richmond Fremont Midland College Henry Nantkes Gilbert R. J Cox Aurora Anderson Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Holly Grossnicklaus Matt Gondringer Leo Albers Louise Stachura Harold Cockson Columbus Louis Schott Alfred Gabel Edmund Gabel Tom Schmoker Chris Huggler Lena Schmoker Social Center

Hospital Notes On Procedures And Discharges

Miss Margarite Senn had tonsils removed by Dr. Eklund on Tuesday. George Miller, treated for a severe hand infection, progressed and was dismissed Wednesday under Dr. Eklund. Goldie Johnson released Sunday after a respite since Wednesday due to an accident and under Dr. Eklund. Miss Gertrude Tritten underwent tonsil removal Friday by Dr. Eklund. Lewis Ogden to be released soon after a major operation by Dr. Schroeder.

Margarite Senn Eklund George Miller Goldie Johnson Gertrude Tritten Lewis Ogden Schroeder

Local residents share visits and events around Polk

Polk area residents return from Chicago and Scotts Bluff visits while several families host guests in Osceola and Polk. Watermelon festival serves over two tons to about five hundred people. Students and sports plans, drivers license visits, and church appointments are noted along with travels to Lincoln and Denver.

Kelly resigns as Polk County agent at Osceola meeting

At the Osceola court house the Polk county farm bureau board accepted the resignation of F. B. Kelly the county agent after nearly 11 years of service. J. P. Ross agreed to assist in filling the vacancy and may recommend candidates for the post after year end. Kelly may take a position in another county.

F. B. Kelly Farm Bureau Board of Directors Court House Osceola Polk County Kelly J. P. Ross Extension Service

State University Expands Courses With Social Work and Radio

The University of Nebraska adds a graduate school of social work directed by Dr. Ernest F. Witte and two radio courses under Gunnar Back. New offerings accompany rising enrollments in agriculture and home economics and a 36 percent rise in business administration.

State University University of Nebraska Board of Regents Graduate School of Social Work Illinois Nebraska Washington Nebraska Emergency Relief Administration Gunnar Back Lincoln Radio Lincoln Broadcasting School of Journalism

Delegates Attend Methodist Conference From Fremon Church

Mr and Mrs Joe Hansen and Elton Berck served as delegates from the Fremon M E Church at the Methodist Conference held Friday.

Joe Hansen Elton Berck M. E Church Fremon

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