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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
1
Officials report the government has stopped purchasing cattle in several states and markets show few animals for sale. With good fall pasture, producers lose selling interest as the government price schedule remains unchanged. Farmers considering sales to the government this fall or winter should inquire at the agricultural agent’s Osceola office.
Farmers with excess pigs beyond their Corn Hog contract may deliver them to a county designated farm where a butcher will prepare the meat for relief-roll recipients. Signers receive a certificate for delivered pigs to verify compliance. Delivery details obtainable from the agricultural agent or county commissioner.
No changes have been made in the ministerial appointments in the county after the Methodist Conference at Lincoln last week and early this week. Several pastors are reassigned to new churches including Wright to Osceola and Maxcy to Fairview and Valley, Staley to Stromsburg and Green's Chapel, Parnelly to Shelby and Wesley Chapel, Fowler to Swede Plains, Peterson to Polk, and Collier to Humboldt. Wright is welcomed back for a third year. Taylor remains at Silver Creek and Hull remains at St Edwards.
In commemoration of the 147th anniversary of the Constitution the high school enjoyed an afternoon program. A quartet sang two selections and Phil Campbell gave a talk on the framing and impact of the Constitution. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year: President Mrs. S. J. Merrick First Vice President Mrs. S. W. Calhoun Second Vice President Miss Kilma Johnston Secretary Mrs. A. A. Wurtz Treasurer Mrs. Carl Bryant.
The Osceola Gun Club will host a blue rock shoot Sunday afternoon at the Country Club trap grounds. Prizes include young fat turkeys and merchandise. non prize rock shooting available. Shells sold on site and event open to the public. Mrs Clyde Smith hosts Entre Nous Club next Wednesday.
The Stromsburg Republican caucus nominated Andrew Myrberg for road overseer and Jo Newman for precinct assessor at city hall. A long list of community activities followed including burial services for Mrs. Mary Cypher, fishing trips, a teachers reception, a Baptist church gathering, a Wallin family reunion, and a stromsburg baseball win over Genoa 21 to 0.
The Grinnell State Bank directors elect C. A. Frasier to the newly created second vice president position. Walter T. Robinson remains cashier, and both men will jointly manage and build the bank alongside Dr. E. F. Talbot, president, and Judson Blakely, first vice president. Frasier recently moved from Osceola Nebraska and is praised as a capable banker and citizen.
A Polk gathering marked Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nelson’s 15th wedding anniversary with about 50 relatives and friends sharing a bounteous dinner. The group presented an Aladdin lamp to the couple. Numerous visitors and events followed, including church and club activities, trips to Lincoln and Chicago, a funeral in Central City, and a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Samuels with a pink and white centerpiece wedding cake.
Delinquent real estate taxes for 1933 will be advertised October 1 1934. If the first half due March 1 1934 is paid, the second half due August 1 1934 remains unpaid and will be advertised. Delinquent taxes bear 7 percent interest and sale is set for November 5 1934. sold taxes bear 9 percent interest.
Fairview locals report funerals visits and teaching moves with Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Mace attending a Lebanon Kansas funeral. Ruth Bryan heads to Lexington to teach for a year while Helen Bryan goes to Sioux Falls to attend college. Florence Mace visits Holt County uncles Russell and Gordon Mace. Community groups met at Mrs. Leroy Rhodes and Mrs. Lillie Tooker assisted. Sunshine shower given to Mrs. Cecil Layton of Silver Creek. Visits, dinners, trips cited among Buchta, Carlson, McCormick, Lohr, VanAlstine, Armatus, Yeoman, and Dake families.
Household energy updates at Eva Lux and J C Hotchkiss homes. Teachers Alma Hayhurst and Wauneta Schlesinger visit Shelby. Otterbein Guild hosted by Alma Brandt. Charity visits by Dewey Lockard and Glen Chase. Mrs Hopwood recovering from appendicitis after operation by Dr James and Mr Blum. Local visits include Lincoln and Pilger residents. Margaret Noble heads Salt Lake City study plans. Donald Johnson heads to Stromsburg for two week trip to World's Fair. Hope Circle meets at W C Hayhurst home.
Harry Obrist of a farm southeast of Osceola was injured Monday afternoon when a silage wagon ran over him after he was knocked from the wagon by a loading elevator. He suffered a severe head bruise and possible internal injuries and was taken to Stromsburg hospital.
Sunday dinner guests included Pete and Lawrence Christensen families from Aurora and Adolph Forss. York visits featured Mrs Oscar Fredrickson and daughters LaVerne and Sylvia, plus Mrs Oliver Johnson and children. Swede Home Luther League plans a Thursday meeting hosted by the Lundstrom and Appleton families. High Prairie Kitten Ball beat Benedict 0 to 0 Sunday. Local families, visits, and church event notices appear throughout.
Wesley Chapel D C Burns and Miss Lulu hosted guests from Lincoln and David City. The Zinnicker and Burns families attended with Mr and Mrs David Boyd of Columbus. Mildred Richmond resumed Midland College duties after earning a Master’s from Columbia University. Community events included Butler County Fair attendance by several locals, a Missionary Society meeting in Shelby, a covered dish luncheon, and poultry judging exams led by Judge Smiley for Kansas practice. Dr C R Collins conducted cattle TB testing locally.
The Wesley Chanel Cloud met at Viola Luft's home with 15 members and seven visitors on September 6. The next gathering is planned with Jenny Campain on September 20.
Anna Coffin Allen born February 20 184? in Greenville Illinois died September 10 1934 at 74. She married Me nach F Bates in 1878 producing five sons Otis Isaac Roy Allie Floyd. Widower Jerry R Allen died 1903. Survived by three sons and mother in law Mrs Charlotte Allen. Funeral at Osceola Methodist Church with Rev H Wright. Burial in Osceola Cemetery.
Virginia McBeth a high school senior and Norma training pupil drove with Thelma Rima Frances Pearson and Pearl Alderson when the car overturned on a road near the Hart Hoerigmann farm. Virginia and Thelma suffered hand injuries requiring stitches. others had minor bruises. a door was torn off and glass shattered.
The Osceola Woman's Club held a fall reception at M. Kk. Church parlors with nearly 60 attendees. A play staged for the anniversary featured members in period roles, music, readings, and a lesson, underscoring long-standing club activity and active members.
A Osceola Produce Company semi driven by Wilber Jackson collided head on with a Lincoln near David City turning, pushing the truck off the road and badly wrecking the Lincoln. Jackson escaped injury while the Lincoln driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to David City Hospital.
Mrs. S. W. Calhoun and Mrs W. O Fudge hosted the Sew-So Kensington gathering at the Calhoun home on Thursday afternoon. Election of officers yielded President Mrs. W. O. Fudge, Vice President Mrs. Edgar Wisely, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Haroll Reeb.
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