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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
4
Polk County's oldest newspaper the Osceola Record lists Walter J. Herbes as editor and publisher. The Thursday paper provides subscription details with a yearly rate of 1.90 dollars.
Born to Wm Marshall and wife a daughter Monday morning. Several residents undertake travel and illness notes including visits to the World's Fair and local deaths. A six month old adopted child of the Shore family dies. Mrs Theo Beebe dies suddenly of apoplexy. Local theft, illnesses, runaway captains and a serious railroad yard wreck with injuries are reported alongside shop upgrades and a Wyoming visit.
A night visit left four Osceola cash drawers ransacked with little cash stolen yet extensive check losses. Farmers Elevator reported over 500 dollars in checks taken. depot cash loss about 1 dollar. other outlets small sums. Sheriff Van Hoosen investigated with no arrests. Local residents and travelers feature in community news.
A church notice invites participation in Sunday worship at usual morning hours with evening services moved up half an hour. Epworth League meets at 6 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30. W H Wright is the minister. Record Acts pay dividends.
Wilber M. Johnston, attorney for taxpayers, accuses F B Kelly County Agent of accepting aid and benefits from county and national programs. The notice alleges use of tax funds for personal gain, misrepresentations, and ties to Hoover support while farmers receive wheat reduction benefits. Public ad, county-relief critique.
Max Swanson shows steady improvement after two weeks as a patient at Osceola Hospital. Mrs Walter Pierson had tonsils removed by Dr Harley Eklund at Osceola Hospital last Thursday. Mrs Marcus Gustafson and daughter Darlene Phyllis left Osceola Hospital Saturday for home near Stromsburg. Fred Zimmerman of the valley underwent a tonsil removal operation at Osceola Hospital Saturday. Dr Eklund performed the operation.
Maple Leaf Club gathered at Emily Horst home with 16 members and 6 visitors. They set the annual supper for Saturday October 14 at the Legion Hall at seven o clock with a full program and ample food. The club meets October 5 with Monica Schott for the first extension lesson.
Lutheran church notices list Harmony Society meeting at Mrs Eva Anderson home Thursday evening. Saturday 1:30 PM Confirmation Class. Sunday 10 AM Sunday School Rally Day Service 11 AM English Worship 7:30 PM Vespers. Monday Sunday School teachers. Tuesday Choir.
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