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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
1
A long call to form a public forum in Osceola urges residents to discuss town matters such as sewers and budgets. It stresses engaging dialogue with leaders, mass attendance, and maintaining warmth and civility while debating public policy in a community setting.
Opinion piece argues propaganda should confront Bolshevism rather than denounce it. Describes Bolshevism as a dictatorship of the proletariat using class violence to seize wealth, warns against equating discontent and radicalism with Bolshevism, and urges Americans to recognize its autocratic nature and defend liberty.
A severe Omaha storm wrecked the Webster Mills home at 5070 Jackson Street. Eight people were inside and escaped with minor injuries. Mr. Mills, a Burke Rickly partner and hog salesman, led a dash to the basement with a sleeping child as the house collapsed. Relatives learned of the disaster Monday and a new transfer of insurance is not yet known. Osceola friends express relief that all lives were spared despite substantial property loss. The event echoes the cyclone six years earlier in nearby areas.
Ira Banta went to Lincoln last Sunday. The DAR ladies meet at Mrs. Hays Headstrom’s home this week. Wallace Banta visited his father in Stromsburg. L Filiman spent time at OS. Welter Nelson, state university student, was here last week. Miss Okie Knerr joins the Stromsburg bank staff. A B Hedbloom returned from Clay County where he sold a farm. The BUG girls held an interesting meeting at Edith Buckley’s home. Rodney Allison and family from Polk visited Mrs. Allison’s mother, Mrs. Beckman. Miss Hazelle Hedbloom re-elected York high school teacher at $1000 salary. Edna B Olson from Osceola schools home due to mother’s illness. Marjorie Hedbloom, Myrtle Beckman, Frank Myrberg, Vance Sharp returned from Lincoln. Mrs. Carl Gling of Cheyenne keeping house for her mother, Mrs. John Falk, at the hospital in Omaha. John A. Johnson returned from Ful lerton, N D, after business and visiting John Almquist. Commercial club dinner Friday at Scott Hall with county commissioners invited to attend. Roads discussion and hedge fences mentioned as roads into the city are planned.
Peter Nelson, the new proprietor, is upgrading the Peterson Mill and elevator property. A 20 horsepower motor will replace the old elevator engine and power the mill, cement blocks are being produced under Ben Ellege, and the cement works are now active. The mill is set to be ready for business in a few days.
A community column urges stronger local support for youth through gymnasiums pools and clubs, notes underfunded lecture series, and highlights French orphans aid and library book donations. Reports on residents returning from trips, farm meetings, a birthday surprise, and new bungalow construction reflect town life and planning ahead.
Norval Pearce, a Polk County native and former Osceola teacher and high school principal, has decided to stay in Osceola to manage the Fentress farm this season following his brother in law W. H. Fentress’s death. He previously served as superintendent in Cozad and Snelling, and later as assistant superintendent at the Alfalfa Mills in Cozad.
The funeral of William Henry Weeden was held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. R J Melkenzie presiding. Masonic Woodman and Eastern Star orders officiated. remains laid to rest in Osceola cemetery. He died of influenza April 2 1919 at Sidney Nebraska. He was a furniture dealer, widow Maria Moore Weeden died 1913. Survived by two children Florrie Claire and William Ray both of Sidney. mother Mrs R J Weeden 95. sister Mrs H C Bartholomew Osceola. Business houses closed during the funeral hour.
Mrs. S. B. Hayes wife of Mr. Hayes died at her Des Moines home on April 8. Her funeral was held today in Gibbon after the family had moved from Osceola. She is survived by her husband and several grown children including Mrs. Courtney. The Record has no further particulars.
George Bennett died last Monday at the home of Mr. Dittmar southwest of Stromsburg. He was 71, a long-time Stromsburg resident. The funeral was in Stromsburg’s American M E church with Rev. J W Custer delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Stromsburg Cemetery. He had been ailing for months.
The Red Cross reports a shipment of 332 pounds against a 700 pound quota. A message asks donors to exceed the amount if possible and to leave any spare clothing at W. O. Johnson's store before April 16.
District 42 meetings at Beulah church county agent office and school board offices are postponed to April 28 24 and 25. Further notice will appear.
Polk H J Clark of Lincoln was seen on our streets Wednesday. Willis Whittaker, honorably discharged, returned home from a Virginia camp last Sunday. Eugene Eckles came from California after a telegram about his mother's illness. Norma Shafer visited from Lincoln with her sister Zora. Baptist missionary ladies honored Mrs Meredith on her 80th birthday with flowers and a purse of coin.
The announced Thursday April 17 schedule for the auditorium appearance is postponed indefinite as officials confirm no new date yet. Local organizers urged patience while plans are reworked and a new time is determined.
Discussion centers on BE L King as a candidate for delegate from the county to the Constitutional Convention. King, twice elected to the state senate, is praised for legal and legislative ability and regarded as eminently qualified for the high duty of drafting a new state constitution.
Miss Ference Dunn of the state college will tour the county the week of May 5 giving meetings and demonstrations for county women. The schedule will be announced later and communities or clubs should contact the county agent to be added. The Legislature passed House Roll No. 491 requiring landowners to exterminate pocket gophers by October 1, with voluntary enforcement hoped in Polk County. Contact the county agent for pest extermination information.
The Polk County board met in regular session with all members present and allowed and ordered paid a list of claims from General Fund Public Service Co. heat to Mrs. Nelson coal and from Poor Fund and Dragging Fund. Sixty names were drawn for the July April term across districts. a jury was selected from among these names.
An all star cinema bill features A Max Sennett comedy and The Pathé News with Constance Talmage in Good Night Paul. Admission 10 and 25 cents. Shows Tuesday and Wednesday April 15 16 include The Ford Educational and Pathé News with live violin and piano by Miss Helen Buckley. Thursday April 17th program is postponed indefinitely.
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