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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
5
Patchwork ads promise low cost long term financing for home building while promoting attic conversions to recreation rooms. Jokes and quips cover legal bravado, gossip, schooling, and seasonal repairs, urging readers to call for free estimates and use up to date financing.
A grasshopper shouted "I'll show 'em I've got guts" before colliding with a passing car's windshield. The unusual roadside moment was captured by bystander observers.
Classified note seeking steady work for a reliable man to call on Polk County farmers. No experience or capital required. Address McNess Co Dept 5 Freeport Tl. Also reports on local social visits, store ads, and community events across Osceola Shelby and surrounding areas with numerous names and weekend plans.
Greens Chapel Brotherhood holds open meeting Friday evening September 27. Miss Dorothy Teegrestrom returned from Omaha. Womans Society of Christian Service meets September 26 at Mrs James McKeag Sr home. Newly elected officers named. Jolly Workers Exsion Club meeting postponed to September 24 at Mrs Clyde Austins home. About 45 attend the Victor School PTA first meeting. Election of officers listed. Attendees from Hordville and Fort Dodge visitations noted. Pre nuptial shower honors Laura Burke as she becomes Norris Shorts bride.
Miss Ena Iler came back last Saturday after six weeks in Lincoln. Misses Ruth and Louella Rystrom, who attended summer school in New York, left Sunday for Pasadena California and Lubbock Texas to resume their respective studies with their parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Rystrom.
The 1940 directory lists 45 certified hybrid seed corn producers in Nebraska and explains state certification for buyers. Free copies of the hybrid seed corn list and a wheat producers list are available at the Polk County Extension Office in Osceola.
Thieves broke into the Shelby parish hall early Monday and stole a quantity of wieners and beer. A reward has been posted for their apprehension.
Methodist Church announces services for Sunday September 22 at 10 a m Sunday School at 11 a m Morning service led by local youths Alberta Berck Bud Deeds Logan Danskin and Bob Hanson give short talks on Youth Looks At the Church Everyone urged to attend and support the young speakers Rev Albert W Lapthorne pastor attends services designed to involve the youth in church life
Ellis White, residing south of Polk, announces a farm sale at his property on Tuesday October 1. Consumers are urged to watch for sale bills and an advertisement in this newspaper next week.
A Republican caucus for Platte Precinct will be held Friday evening September 20 at eight o'clock at Fairview hall. Committee is listed for details.
Mark Timm promotes auto insurance claiming lower than average cost and better than average service. EWES FOR SALE young bred Ewes black face and western. Troy Van Winkle Silver Creek. 2t
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