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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
3
The Osceola Record is listed as entered at the Osceola Nebraska Post Office under the Act of March 3 1879 reflecting a historical filing or mailing responsibility in Osceola.
In December 1897 Jesse Jeffrey joined a Weston drug store staff and others began clerks’ shifts as holiday hiring grows. An Osceola plant for electric light moves forward with wires going in and expected to start around December 20. A boxing incident and injuries occur after Friday’s drunken brawl. Mother Stump sustains rib injuries from a runaway team. Also noted are movers Frank Wise and a new shop location, plus arrivals from Indiana and a future Osceola reestablishment. In December 1912 Mrs. Chester Carson loses a hand to an electric mangle accident. Wes Snider’s pipe-drawing draws attention. Emma B Lucas and Geo B Jurgens wed. George Murbarger dies, and a Gothenburg move follows.
Local communities report success of a Greens Chapel bazaar and chicken supper. Several club notices announce meetings and upcoming events at Greens Chapel Victor Fairview PTA address changes and Christmas program plans.
Swan M Carlson died suddenly at 67 near Stromssburg after moving to Nebraska 41 years ago. He leaves a son Harlen and Guy in Chicago. wife died three years ago. J L Heald sold his abstract and insurance business to John Sieblom, a long established Osceola firm. Andrew Nyquist reports China mission service and chopsticks mastery. New steel lockers with master keyed padlocks installed at Osceola High School. G L Snider of Faulkton, an Osceola elder, dies. remains to be shipped for funeral. Mrs Matilda Peterson celebrated birthday with neighbors. Auditorium program features Marie Prevost in The Nicht Bride and Milton Sills in Men Of Steel.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by El ton Berek. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon titled Promising a Prophet. Junior League at 4:30 p.m. Intermediate and Senior Leagues at 6:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Friday December 10 with Edith Pearson and others directing a Christmas party. Gifts for Mother Jewel's home accepted. Vesper Service set for December 24 at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Albert C. Monkman.
Lutheran church announces a Swedish Supper sponsored by the Luther League on Thursday 5 30 p m and a Saturday event at 1 30 p m All are urged to attend Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 led by Prof Samuelson Luther League to be hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Nelson and Miss Anna Nelson on December 16 at 8 00 p m Moderne Barber Shop advertises quick services 2tp
Kindergarten through eighth grade report mixed health news and classroom activities. Students share holiday preparations, birthdays, and decorations while noting absences due to chicken pox and infections. Department notes mention glee club practice and gift exchanges as Christmas programs approach.
The two piece mohair parlor suite in the window goes on sale at ten percent off each day until sold, starting next Saturday at Kepners.
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