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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
4
The Osceola Record weekly paper from Osceola Nebraska notes its Thursday publication schedule and posting at the Osceola Post Office. Editor Robert G. Douglas signs as editor.
Advertising rates listed by inch and line with special position and readers charges. Copy must be in hand by noon to insure insertion. Local notice includes contact details and news line for Wednesday edition.
The Christian Science Monitor argues the Harding administration plans a return to normalcy and traditional Americanism. It emphasizes reestablishing prewar friendships without new entangling alliances, rejecting isolation yet avoiding provocative international leadership.
The Democratic press lauds President Harding for inviting major powers to a Washington arms reduction conference to discuss Pacific and Far East issues. It argues the invitation reflects American will, strengthens leadership, and could foster a just peace, with U S Britain France Italy Japan shaping world security. Dr Edwards Chiropractic Health Service has moved to new offices above Surety State Bank.
Oscar Anderson of Norway arrives in Lincoln to pilot the Scandia for the opening of the 1921 Nebraska State Fair on Labor Day. His record includes wins abroad, with potential to challenge top American drivers as he debuts on the State Fair track.
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity services at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Mr Gilbert Johnson. Divine service at 11 a m in Swedish and 8 p m in English. Adolph Serenius is pastor.
Friends learn Miss Hattie Brown sails July 30 via Honolulu and Yokohama to Shanghai and up the Yangtze to Nanchang University where she will teach. She came to the valley at age five, studied at Lincoln, Kearney, and the University of California, taught in Washington and Livingston, and spent summers with a sister in Nevada. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Brown formerly of Osceola.
Sunday school at 10 o clock emphasizes Pauls missionary journeys and invites all to join. No morning preaching next Sunday due to Stromsburg church dedication. Union service at 8 pm may move indoors if needed. Last quarterly conference set for Wednesday 24th at 8 pm. reports due. W F M S meets Tuesday afternoon in church parlors.
A Sunday service drew 45 attendees with a fine sermon. Monday night featured ice cream social and stereoptical pictures by Pastor Alvin Weeden. A wedding reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Wallace White at Glen Chase’s home. Mrs. C. Brigham visited relatives on Route 5.
Andy Weberg is said to have been separated from his watch under unclear circumstances outside the First National Bank. The account varies with weeklong retellings, but the core events describe Weberg noting a time before dozing off, then misplacing the chronometer amid chatter with Joe Miller and Montana Pete.
Found boy’s bathing suit available by paying advertising charges. Inquire at this office. Found Swedish Hyminal available to owner by enquiring at this office. Also seeking to rent a good 160 acre farm, inquire through the Record.
A soldier named Andy loses his watch after a meal break and suspects two companions Joe Miller and Montana Pete. They deny involvement, claiming innocence with no concrete evidence. Andy asks readers to report any sighting of the fobbed ticker to him, as the case remains a mystery with the watch still missing.
Dwight Alverson suffered a sudden attack of appendicitis and was treated by Dr. LeMar. Initially not expected to need surgery, his condition worsened by evening and he was moved to York Hospital for an operation at midnight. Dr. LeMar remained with him. Dwight rests quietly and makes normal progress.
Charles Curtis Sleezer born January 29 1833 in Saratoga County New York. He married Sarah Ann Davis January 14 1858 at Eagle Harbor New York and later wed Sarah June Pickerel August 24 1865. He outlived both wives and one son George Harvey, and died August 10 1921 living with sister Susannah Piper. He survived by three grandchildren Martha Bessie and Charles Sleezer of Chicago. Funeral services were led by Rev Claude Neal and burial at Arborville Cemetery.
Osceola schools will open Monday September 5. Rural high school students who want room and board for the coming year should notify secretary R. E. Dearborn at once. A list of available rooms has been prepared and Osceola citizens will care for rural pupils.
Mrs. J. M. Herrmann's household goods will be sold at public auction on the public square at 2 30 Saturday afternoon.
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