Special Election To Decide Osceola Electric Franchise
Osceola city council and Nebraska Gas & Electric Co reach agreement for a special election within 60 days to decide a twenty year electric franchise. Rates proposed in Ordinance 138 would take effect after October 1 with notable reductions from previous levels. The city will publish the franchise ordinance draft in full in Osceola newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Osceola
Brooks
McGeehan
York
Kuykendal
Jazz Kings Shine As Roof Garden Orchestra Aged Like Whiskey
The Roof Garden Swing Band led by Homer Beebe earns praise for improving with age as patrons attend each fall dance. Members include Harold Trombla trumpet and violin, Claude Murphy horn, Ed Hess clarinet, Don Miller saxophone, Preston Porter piano, Keith Lloyd drums, Rip Giersdorff bass, and Dale Jones banjo with Sioux City as home base.
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Homer Beebe
Club Royal Orchestra
Roof Garden
Sioux City
Chicago
Harold Trombla
Nebraska University
Lincoln
Nebr
Harold
Claude Murphy
Murphy
Phoenix
Ariz
Ed. Hess
Omaha
Neb
Don Miller
Denver
Colo
Miller
Plummer
Ivories
Preston Porter
Fargo
N. D
Kieth Lloyd
Rip Giersdorff
Dale Jones
Dallas
Tex
Sioux City Journal
Osceola Nebraska Ordinance Amends Electric Rates
An ordinance amends Section of Ordinance 129 fixing maximum electric energy rates within Osceola city limits. It provides for adjustment of excess charges in certain cases and for inspection and testing of meters by the city. It also repeals Section 1 of Ordinance 129 as it now exists. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor.
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Osceola
Nebraska
M E Conference Assigns Pastors in Polk County
At the Nebraska M E Conference closing in Lincoln Bishop Keeny unveiled the Polk County pastor assignments. H A Taylor returns to Osceola R W Pruitt moves to Stromsburg C M Shaub to Shelby and Wesley Chapel R S McCutcheon to Polk J A Runnels leaves Fairview for Union Thezethick arrives from Henry Nebr and W C George joins Kennard in the American M E Conference.
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Nebraska
M. E
Lincoln
Bishop Keeny
Polk County
H. A. Taylor
Osceola
R. W. Pruitt
Stroms
C. M. Shaub
Shelby and Wesley Chapel
R. S. McCutcheon
J. A. Runnels
Fairview
Union
Therezethick
Henry
Nebr
W. C. George
Kennard
Polk Klansmen Visit Hordville Church
Twenty two white robed Klansmen entered Swedish Baptist church in Hordville on Sunday evening September 20 and presented evangelist Rev. Morris Peterson with a envelope containing a message and $25. Peterson praised the Klan for their courage and efforts as he led two weeks of revival meetings.
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Polk Klan
Swedish Baptist Church
Hordville
Morris Peterson
Peterson
Polk
M A Shaw Wins Cup In David City Golf Tourney
M A Shaw captured the first prize trophy in the David City golf tournament. He won the cup by taking high honors in the first flight for three consecutive years.
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M. A. Shaw
David City
Local Socials and Sports Highlight Polk County Scene
Visiting notables from Osceola Benedict and Stromsburg share meals and family visits. A wedding unites Floyd Cohagan and Ella Steer at Cohagan home with relatives in attendance. Polk’s baseball fans enjoy a rain interrupted doubleheader as Harmony edges Sorghumlappers 11 10 and Cherry Pickers lead before rain. Polk’s high school football schedule lists games against York Stromsburg Silver Creek Clarks Genoa Fullerton Genoa Stromsburg Ulysses.
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Floyd Cohagan
Ella Steer
Sorghumlappers
Molasses ‘Hounds
Harmony
Cherry Pickers
Polk
York
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Clarks
Genoa
Village Hosts Radio Exposition and Carnival in Omaha Visit
Victor Anderson his wife and children Edwin Anderson and Mrs Alvena Lind were in Omaha for a radio exposition Tuesday and Wednesday. City children staged a street carnival to raise funds for school activities with fortune telling booth and diverse stalls. A parade drew crowd interest as Meridien highway work nears Stromsburg with bridges planned and road tearing north of town. E P Pike returned from Iowa visit last week.
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Victor Anderson
Edwin Anderson
Polk
Alvena Lind
Omaha
Stromsburg
Keck Farm
Wesley Chapel Club votes to Federate at 12 to 4
The Wesley Chapel Club met September 16 at Mrs Goldie Schmoker's home with 16 members and 3 visitors. There was no lesson. a short Federation talk preceded a 12 to 4 vote to federate and a further vote to fur...
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Wesley Chapel Club
Goldie Schmoker
Polk Oil Well Progress Report Near Polk
Reported progress on the Polk test well with gas pockets found at about 400 feet. Geologist Gustaf Osbert and locals Sima Larson Isaac Benson and Frank Madisch anticipate oil before 1000 feet as drilling resumes after casing adjustments and a new 50 foot derrick is used to handle six inch casing.
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Polk
Gustaf Osbert
Sima Larson
Isaac Benson
Frank Madisch
Home Talent Chautauqua Circuit Suggested
Editor H D Leggett proposes a home talent Chautauqua circuit linking Ord and neighboring towns Seward York Geneva David City Osceola and Aurora to stage high quality winter entertainment with each town supplying talent for one night. The scheme aims to boost social life and attendance, aided by better roads and car travel. In school news four new pupils enroll and faculty and student activities fill the week including a steak fry and class events. The Osceola football team hosts Ulysses Friday seeking a season opener victory.
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H. D. Leggett
Ord
Progr Sa
Seward
Old Stromsburg Resident C. G. Necker Dies at 74
C. G. Necker, 74, of Stromsburg, was found dead in his bed at home, likely from heart failure. Survived by wife and son C. A. Necker of Hordville. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Church, Stromsburg, with burial in Hordville. Rev. Bkioff presiding.
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C. G. Necker
Stromsburg
Mr. Necker
C. A. Necker
Hordville
Mirthful Quilt Club Meeting at York Nebraska
A luncheon was provided by the hostess with help from Mrs Alta Schmoker and Mrs Monica Schott. The group plans its next gathering on Thursday October 1 at Mrs Alice Richards home.
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Mother Jewel
York
Nebr
Alta Schmoker
Monica’ Schott
Alice Richards
Hugo Shows Engage At Pearl Theatre Three Night Run
A three day engagement by The Hugo shows closed with performances at the Pearl Theatre last night. Earlier a fire at Stalnaker cream station Monday caused an alarm but was contained with more smoke than fire. The county sheriff recently visited the city and removed five slot machines from local businesses.
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Hugo
Pearl Theatre
Stalnaker
Secret Sister society reform at Girl Reserve gathering
The Secret Sister society was reorganized last Friday when each Girl Reserve member drew the name of another member to be her secret sister for several weeks, performing thoughtful acts to brighten days. Rolland Beatty, class of ’29, was injured Sunday when an axe struck his right foot near the ankle and he received medical care at home.
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Rolland Beatty
New Editor Arrives as Ulysses Publisher Moves On
W. J. Herbes former owner and publisher of the Ulysses Dispatch now assists with this paper after selling his Ulysses plant. The family moved to Osceola last week and occupies Mrs. M. E. Sturdevant’s residence in the northwest. Their three children, a son and two daughters, enter local schools. Both Mr and Mrs Herbes are seasoned newspaper people arriving amid broad local support.
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W. J. Herbes
Ulysses Dispatch
Ulysses
Osceola
M. E. Sturdevant
Special Union Pacific Rates For Legion Convention
The Union Pacific offers a special round trip rate of 5.94 for Legion convention attendees in Omaha and Ak-Sar-Ben visitors. Ak-Sar-Ben rate valid Sept 29 to Oct 10 with return by Oct 12. Legion and Auxiliary members may buy tickets Sept 28 to Oct 7, good for return until Nov 4.
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Union Pacific
Legion
Omaha
Legion and Auxiliary
Peterson Buys Local Photo Studio Plans October Opening
Clyde E. Peterson formerly of Stromsburg and recently from Colorado has purchased the local photograph studio. He is renovating the building in a thorough manner and plans to open a first class studio about October 1st.
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Clyde E. Peterson
Stromsburg
Colorado
Omaha men visit city for business affairs
Co. M. Pulver and son John, of Omaha, were in the city today attending to business affairs.
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Co. M. Pulver
John
Omaha
District Court Opens October 5 Under Judge Landis
The October term of the District Court begins October 5 in the district court room with Judge Harry Landis presiding. Some 652 cases are set for settlement including nine criminal and 43 civil. The criminal docket lists nine indictments with charges ranging from receiving and concealing stolen property to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and carrying concealed weapons. Other named defendants face stills and hog theft charges.
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District Court
Harry Landis
Herman Meinhold
John L. Carter
Paul Boyd
John Maxwell
Henry Allman
Earl A. Bassett
Morris B. Lindburg
Dean Keck
Notable Nebraska Names List Across Plattsmouth and Stromsburg
A roster of individuals linked to Platte and adjacent communities including Stromsburg Pleasant Home Valley Clear Creek and Osceola features Oscar Allison Clarence Larson Harold Johnson Roy Clark Arthur Bloomquist Arnon Dover Arthur Scholz Harry Ellsworth Clyde Austin Elmer Wallin Chester Dake Wayne Stevens August Fickel John Thompson W. H. Grobe Harry F. Lind A S Nelson Fred A. Anderson and O D Graves.
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Oscar Allison
Stromsburg
Clarence Larson
Platte
Harold B. Johnson
Roy A. Clark
Canada
Arthur L. Bloomquist
Arnon Dover
Pleasant Home
Arthur E. Scholz
Harry Ellsworth
Clear Creek
A. S. Nelson
Osceola
Fred A. Anderson
O. D. Graves
David City Klansmen Parade Advertised for Sept 30
Several autos carried robed Klansmen from David City into Osceola Tuesday evening. They made noise around the square and distributed notices advertising a KKK parade and program in David City next Wednesday evening September 30.
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Osceola
David City
Children Placed in Polk County Homes
A reception at Osceola courthouse hosted by the Children’s Aid Society of New York placed five of seven children. Names include Marie Davis two and a half, Lawrence Davis ten, Harold Engert four, Fred Engert six, Catherine Phillips nine. two children Isabelle Phillips and Lester Davis remain unplaced.
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Court House
Osceola
Children’s Aid Society of
New York City
Alice A. Bogardus
Lincoln
Little Tots
Marie Davis
R. J. Stephenson
Gresham
Lawrence Davis
Whitman Olson
Harold Engert
Chas. Coleberg
Fred Engert
Arthur Swedeberg
Clarks
Catherine Phillips
Harry McBeth
Isabelle Phillips
Lester Davis
Mrs Altine Visits Ill Father In Chicago Area
Mrs J W Altine arrives from Los Angeles to visit her father Chas Thelander who has been quite ill at his home this Saturday evening in the Chicago area.
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J. W. Altine
Los Angeles
Calif
Chas. Thelander
Stark returns from Kansas City visit
Miss Adam Stark, sister of Mrs. R. M. McDonald, has returned Monday evening after visiting relatives in Kansas City. She works as a clerk at the McDonald Cash Store.
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Adam Stark
Kansas City
Stark
R. M. McDonald
McDonald Cash Store
Osceola Opens Football Season With Ulysses Visit
Osceola hosts Ulysses at Morningside Park in the season opener as coach Sydenstricker prepares about 30 players for the battle. Probable lineup includes Pierson at center Scholz and Weeden guards Gooden and Crow tackles Smith and Matheson ends Schmoker fullback Peterson quarterback Veltman Deeter halves. Schedule lists games with St Paul Fullerton Seward Ord Friend and others through November.
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Osceola
Morningside Field
Ulysses
Sydenstricker
Pierson
Scholz
Weeden
Gooden
Crow
Smith and
Matheson
Schmoker
Veltman
Deeter
St. Paul
Fullerton
Seward
Ord
Friend
New York Artist Thomas Webb Paints Featured in Osceola Window
Osceola displays an original painting by Thomas Webb of New York in Humphrey Bros. window. Webb, a noted fashion and fine artist, blends decorative ads with masterful technique. Gordon-Ferguson of Saint Paul loaned the piece for a week, highlighting Webb’s art valued beyond advertising.
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Osceola
Humphrey Bros
New York
Thomas Webb
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Webb
Gordon & Ferguson
Saint Paul, Minn
Gordon
Mrs. Chas. G. Johnson Guest in Omaha on Visit
Mrs. Chas. G. Johnson was the guest of her daughter Mrs. Frank Eckert in Omaha during a short visit as noted in local society items.
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Chas. G. Johnson
Frank Eckert
Omaha
Miss Henderson Returns from Omaha Visit
Miss May Henderson arrived Tuesday evening after visiting relatives in Omaha.
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FE. May Henderson
Omaha
Train and Bus Schedules Displayed for Westbound and Eastbound Runs
Passenger and motor service times listed for westbound No. 27 at 6:30 P M and No. 607 at 10:56 A M. Eastbound No. 28 at 7:13 A M and No. 508 at 2:39 P M shown.
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Simon Larson
Oscar Strand
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D. H. Westfall
North Platte
L. J. Larson
Elmer
Elmer Peterson
Burlington
Iowa
Speedway
E. P. Pike
Wm. H. Smith
Seward Independent-Democrat
Nellie Elwood
Long Beach
Ruth Johnson
Marshfield
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Minden
Glen Hinkle
Allen Elwood
Howard, Maxine
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Irvin Deeter
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Legion Convention
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