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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
1
A hostile missive accuses Rimma of colluding with Emma and Goldman against Soviet soup policies. It warns of shifting loyalty since Troutsky meeting and hints at danger for friends in Northern Dakota where Soviet supporters faced a violent setback. The writer urges continued travel.
This Land Sells Well Andrew Col sold an unimproved 40 acres at 7300 an acre last week. Chester Bak purchased the land showing Polk county land remains in demand despite reports of a slump. Carson Auto Co Osceola ranks second among Iowa Ford dealers in car contracts with 144 per firm. Legion Elects Officers Commander Magpuson First Vice Commander Ray Second Vice Commander Andrews Adjutant Sickles Treasurer Cornish. Public interest in a Legion play remains high with plans to present it again in Osceola.
W. E. Pratt of Lincoln has purchased the former Beebe Hotel building from Wm. Schatser of Julesburg Colorado. The structure will be remodeled into an up to date oil filling station under Pratt’s direction. Work starts immediately on the corner site noted for its ideal business location.
About seventy five women from Farm Bureau units gathered in the M. B. Church rooms for a bountiful feast in honor of home demonstration agent Miss Eva Anderson. Mrs J E Renner was toast mistress and Miss Anderson expressed thanks for the cooperation shown.
Robert Roy Glasser and Gladys May Wahler were issued marriage licenses, formalizing their upcoming union. The filing indicates standard paperwork completed for the couple and the ceremony date to be arranged.
Local notes show Ansel Nordstrom visiting Lincoln while A V Ejelson traveled to Gothenburg. A newborn boy born Monday to Mr and Mrs Oscar Carlson. Miss Angeline Johnson visits relatives from York and Stromsburg High School pupil Plass is ill. Various residents attend hospitals, visits, and conventions. The new bandstand dedication is announced for next Wednesday. The W T U met at Mrs John Stevenson’s home. Several residents travel to Omaha and York for events and friends visit Stromsburg. The Shelby High School basketball team visits Stromsburg tomorrow night. A number of residents plan holidays, relocations, and family gatherings with mentions of farm changes and local notices.
About 125 attendees heard officer and agent reports and committee elections. The session reviewed a $3300 budget, added 1200 for tuberculosis work, and trimmed staff costs. Officers elected included Mark Timm president and Mrs F E Merrick vice president. budget and plans emphasized economy and progress.
Mr and Mrs Christ F Wieseman express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the loss of their baby and note gratitude for the many flowers contributed.
Local column summarizes community movements and incidents from Shelby. People travel to York Columbus Lincoln Omaha and Osceola for business and visits. Several births illnesses accidents and social events are noted alongside church and club activities and a local beef market ad concludes the item.
Harmony Society met at the Carlson home Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. Luther League gathers Friday at 8 p m hosted by Elmer Johnsons. Sunday school at 10 a m with Arthur N Johnson in charge. Morning worship at 11 a m. no evening service. Pastor Rev Carl Nevnquist unable to APS all services. Christmas morning Juletta at 5 30. Sunday school festival set for Tuesday December 27 at 0o mo.
The Community Bible Class hosts a Chicken Pie Supper in the church basement this Friday at 6 20 p m with Rev G T Lavery of Shelby U B Church speaking. Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m feature sermons on David's Sin and David's Repentance.
A note urges strong turnout at Sunday school last Sunday and sets a goal of 200 attendees for next Sunday. It notes Christmas practice next week and outlines morning worship on The Living God and evening reflections on The Meaning of Life's Vicissitudes. It invites bringing friends to services.
Sunday school 10 a m in Valley and 10 30 in town. Preaching 9 30 a m 7 30 p m in town and 11 a m in Valley. Sermons Bargaining With God The Fast Young Man. Surprise pound party for pastor and family last Thursday with abundant food and gifts. Rev Herrmann preached Lamb of God and An Exercised Conscience. J A Klein pastor.
Mrs Mary Burns celebrated her eighty ninth birthday with about thirty relatives and friends in attendance. Her six children and families joined in a long dinner and good wishes with Rev and Mrs Hull present. Burns born in Pennsylvania eighty nine years ago and mother of seven children.
Polk A. H. Peterson visits York. births, visits, and business trips across Stromsburg Osceola and Hamilton County. Updates include illness of L. P. Burke, scarlet fever quarantines, marriages of Clyde Stevens and Roy Glasser, and a Christmas musicale at First Baptist Church. The American LegionPost banquet and plans for a home talent show are also noted.
The annual football banquet was held in the High School basement with school board members faculty and many students in attendance. Toasts were given by H Beebe Ralph Rickly The Whistle Guy Lovell O W Ritchey Frank Anderson Glenna Matheson Henry McNeil captain elect and C B E Andrews.
Miss Gladys Walgren and Rudolph Carlson wed at Lutheran parsonage York on December first in the presence of D B Hulquest. Bride, youngest Walgren daughter, works for Union Stores. Groom farms west of the city, formerly of Omaha. After January fifteenth they reside on Adolph Nelson farm and visit Omaha for holidays.
A son was born on December 2 to Mr and Mrs Oswald Bernt.
Mrs Hughes has been quite ill but is improving at this time, according to family updates.
Remember the toy sale by the Manual Training Class on Saturday December 17. Look for signs on the square. Leslie Crow. An advertisement in the Record reaches all sections of Polk County.
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