Fusion era ends and new Progressive ties tested
The piece recalls two decades of fusion attempts and questions a Grand Island fusion plan led by J. Harley Edmisten. It notes Norton and Artie Wray entering the ticket, critiques past Democrat Pop fusion tricks, and questions how Norton’s allegiance will split among governor and senator races plus the rest of the Progressive slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy
J. Harley Edmisten
J. Harley
Mr. Norton
Wray
Hitchcock
Edmisten
Edmistens
Progressive Party
Democrats
Taylor
Custer
J. Harley Edmiston
Harley
Norton
Grand Island
Edgar Howard
W. J. Taylor
Edmiston
Democratic Party
Roper
David City
Funeral of Mrs D J Smith Held at N E Church
The funeral of Mrs Dr D J Smith was held at 2 pm Friday from the N E church with Rev W W Hall delivering a sermon on John 14 13. Floral tributes surrounded the casket as friends recalled a life of noble service and Christian faith. Burial followed in Osceola cemetery beside her Polk County roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Smith
N. E
W. W. Hall
St. John
Jesus
Osceola
Polk
Urge a Button on Mother's Day
The International Association for Mother's Day promotes a single official button badge for Mother’s Day Week. Flowers should be discarded in favor of the badge to prevent profiteering and misleading propaganda. Osceola Women’s Club endorses the plan. buttons will be sold at Haselker's Drug Store for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association For
Mothers Day Association
Osceola Women’s Club
Haselker’s
Osceola Election Controversy Reignites Post Ballot Debate
Article recounts a heated Osceola political row over city engineer nominations. It asserts caucus nominees were handed to J Lindlie Heald by the caucus secretary, denies illegal by petition claims, and criticizes Walrath and Heald for altering the ballot process. It cites Record and Democrat quotes and warns against petition tactics resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lindlie Heald
Council
Citizens
Heald
Walrath
Douglas
Democrat
Osceola
Citizens’ Caucus
Osceola City Caucus
Jackass Battery
Shaw Shirey wedding in Osceola captures town’s color
Miss Leah B. Shaw daughter of Dr and Mrs L M Shaw wed at the bride’s Osceola home in a noon ceremony performed by Rev W W Hull. Lawry Stan sang and Ruth Walker played piano as ferns, tulips and sweet peas framed the scene. After the vowes the couple traveled to Lincoln and Omaha then will reside in Wayne Nebr where the groom is a school superintendent. The bride, a local favorite, studied at the University of Nebraska and Wesleyan, taught in Hastings and Ogden. The groom, a noted local figure and veteran, delivered a patriotic address in Osceola. A large number of presents were given by relatives and friends from Kearney, David City, Omaha and Lindenwood College St Charles Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah B. Shaw
L. M. Shaw
W. W. Hull
M. B
Lawry
Stan
Mig
Ruth Walker
Lincoln
Omaha
Wayne
Nebr
Osceola
University of Nebraska
Wesleyan
Hastings
Ogden
Utah
Legion
Overseas Service
M. C. Shirey
Kearney
Marion Shaw
David City
Lawrence Shaw
Irma Shaw
Lindenwood, College
St. Charles
Osceola Mill Reopens Under New Owner A. A. Beatty
Osceola Mill under A. A. Beatty shows strong start with good prospects for a busy season. Beatty, author of Kitchen Queen flour, restores mill feeds production and grinding services. Local stores return to use mill products after a shutdown as repairs and improvements finish. Beatty plans to move to Osceola after Polk school year ends.
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Osceola
A. A. Beatty
Polk
First M E Church Seeks Higher Goal and Growth
The First M. E. Church invites attendance this Sunday with Rev John R Gates D D, after 16 years in Africa mission work, preaching at 11 AM. Supt John Grant Shick will deliver the 8 PM sermon, six members joined last Sunday, Easter music praised, and special numbers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gates
Africa
John Grant Shick
W. W. Hull
Beebe Attorney Drives to Lincoln in Business Visit
Attorney H. C. Beebe traveled to Lincoln on Saturday for a business visit.
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H. C. Beebe
Lincoln
Stromsburg News Roundup Chronicles Local Happenings
Stromsburg residents report various visits and travel with Lincoln York and Omaha. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Powell and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson. The operetta Polish ed Pebgels is planned at Rialto theatre Friday night. Local people visit, move, travel, and plan business changes, with several health notes and social events noted.
Inter High Track Meet at Osceola Nebraska 1922
The Inter High School Track and Field Meet in Osceola Nebraska on April 28 1922 features trials finals and field events including sprints distances hurdles jumps shot put discus pole vault and relay. With medals for individual winners and a prospective cup for top boy and team the meet promises real competition and a 3:00 pm start.
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Osceola
Nebr
Easter program fills Wesley Chapel with full house
The Easter program at Wesley Chapel drew a full audience with solo by Guy Anderson highlighted. Osceola and Shelby visitors attended. correction notes Marvin Dawes never missed Sunday School in the past year. Local news mentions Henry Johnson hosting Stromsburg relatives and linemen repairing storm wrecked poles. A Women’s Club meeting at Mrs. Alvin Weeden’s drew few attendees due to bad roads and phone service. F P Williams was selling brooms Tuesday.
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Chapel
Guy Anderson
Osceola
Shelby
Marvin Dawes
Marvin
Henry Johnson
Stromsburg
Alvin Weeden
F. P. Williams
Easter program draws enthusiastic Valley crowd at Grace and Valley
Grace and Valley churches reported a lively Easter Sunday with many rising for Sunday School and a strong Easter program. An offering of 160.80 was received. The parsonage bath tub was replaced with a modern unit. Services begin as usual with morning sermon Christ's Estimate of Himself and Others and evening message Little Foxes. Christine Horst leads Epworth League discussion on The Vision From the Mountain Side. J A Klein, Pastor.
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Christ
Little Foxes
Epworth League
Christine Horst
J. A. Klein
Miss Eulalie Hennemeyer Visits City for Easter
Miss Eulalie Hennemeyer came up from David City for the Easter time at her home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalie Hennemeyer
David City
The
City
Polk county news brief with births visits and travels
Friday and Monday births announce a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lindburg and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. George Blair of Arborville. Numerous residents travel to Lincoln, Central City, Aurora, Shelby, and York for business, visits, and church events. The Mills Auto Co. markets rebuilt Fords. Easter services and a Junior Class play highlight the week.
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Willard Lindburg
George Blair
Arborville
Chas. Sheapler
Omaha
D. C
Shelby
W. J. Johnson
D. H. Westfall
Dana
York
J. A. Falk
Ruth
Elmer Cash
Knorr
Julia James
A. B. Nelson
Stratton
Colo
Homer Ramsey
C. R. Ehn
Pierson
Grand Island
Telephone Company
M. F. Smith
Lincoln
M. E
Mills Auto Co
Melvin Strand
Rube Harquist
Polk
L. T. Johnson
Marquette
H.A. Johnson
Oscar Strand
Doniphan
Clay Center
Saronville
L. G. Aldri Gop
Wolbach
David Greengall
Wausa
C. G. Bodines
Miss Mild’yed McDaniel
Orthopedic Hospital
Norma Horrocks
Papillion
Zora Shafer
Harry Shafer
Ernest
Olson
Edmore
N. C
Stromsburg
Bankers’ County
Hakinson Hotel
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Gaby
Shaw—Shirey
M. E. Church
C. A. Larson
Alfred Anderson
H. J. Tex
H. Christenson
Clint Donelson
Chris Thesing
John Ekeley
Edna
Mabel
Nelson
Rialto Theatre
Anna Freeman
Rystrom Co
James H. Woods
Jefferson City
George Shrike
Victor Anderson
Washington, D. C
New York
Sweden
Alex Scott
Dave Wallin
Ray Hunsaker
Fred Johnson
Carl Nuquist
Sam
J. A. Anderson
Wilber
LeRoy Smith
Dick Freeman
Rollin Carlson
Nelson Garage
Raymond
Neva
Chas. Lambert
Buckley
Frank Hardy
Wm. Maynard
Linwood
J. F. Thayer
Atkinson
Ellen Peterson
Harry Nugust
F. R. Douglas
Brainard
Eric Erickson
Kansas City
Bentonville
Arkansas
Reuben
Boulder, Colo
Wennerberg
Otto H. Bostrom
Arnold Serenius
A. Serenius
Oakland
Wakefield
Nebraska
Iowa
Augustina College
Ralph Ostrom
Ostrom
Wesley Chapel
Grace and Valley Churches
Mrs. Win, Mudge
D. B. Carter and Wife
Andy Lundberg
Masonic Lodge
Theodore Otte
Sam Charles
John Falk
A. G. Lindburg
Central City
J. E. McDaniel
Paul
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