Osceola Woman's Club Traces Its 1887 Beginnings
The Osceola Woman's Club began as the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Course on October 3 1887 with both men and women eligible for membership. Early members included BF Lb King D M Butler and Willard Farrow who achieved recognition in law. The club helped found the local library, planted elm trees in 1914 and organized arts and crafts in 1915 1916, with several charter members still living.
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Osceola Woman’s Club
Chautauqua
King
State Wise
D. M. Butler
Nebraska
Willard Farrows
Philadelphia
Osceola
S. O. Whaley
E. May Stenderson
Will Kepner
Why Not A Skating Rink In The Community
The Record urges the Community Club to offer a local skating rink for youths this winter. A level city spot about half a block could be enclosed with a furrowed border and filled with city water to make a safe, affordable recreation area. If approved, funds are available to build it, keeping children near home and away from distant venues.
Norton to lead Osceola Community Club
Judge Bill Norton was elected president at the Osceola Community Club monthly meeting at the region hall. George Craven declined another year. Norton planned to continue progress. Three directors were chosen Carl Frahm Sam Crouse and W J Herbes. An oyster supper followed the meeting.
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Bill” Norton
Osceola Community Club
Region Hall
George Craven
Norton
Carl Frahm
Sam Crouse
W. J. Herbes
Christmas Gift Suggestion From An Osceola Reader
A subscriber from Osceola praises a Christmas gift subscription to the Record. The writer says weekly issues reconnect him with the old town, revealing friends and events and asking to keep his name on the list with prompt billing.
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Cristmas
Osceola
Svho
J. P
Gome
Polk County Winners at Ashland Poultry Show
Osceola Hatchery won seven prizes from 12 exhibits at the Tri County Poultry Show in Ashland Nebraska held December 6 to 9. About 700 birds were on display with winners including White Wyandotte Pullet first, White Wyandotte Cockerel fourth, White Plymouth Rock Pullet fourth, S C Rhode Island Red Pullet second, White Leghorn Pullet thirty eighth, and S C Mottled Pullets second and fifth, owned by multiple breeders led by Harry J. Jacobson George F. Anderson Glenn W. Chase and R. J. Swanson.
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Ashland
Nebr
Osceola Hatchery
Harry J. Jacobson
Plymouth Rock
George F. Anderson
S. C
Rhode Island
Glenn W. Chase
S. Cc
R. J. Swanson
Mrs Carl Burgeson and Daughter Visit Olson in Stromsburg
Mrs Carl Burgeson and her daughter were guests of Mrs Chas Olson in Stromsburg on Tuesday for an informal social visit.
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Carl Burgeson
Chas. Olson
Stromsburg
Co-Operative Effort A Better Way To Community Betterment
Osceola writer Basil Lewis has earned recognition by being assigned to write a five part story for The Progressive Teacher. The piece titled The Follower of the Song will appear in a South educational journal early next spring.
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Osceola
Basil Lewis
Bert Lewis
Progressive
South
Lewis
Osceola Community Circle promotes monthly betterment ads
The Record prints notice of a new series titled Community Circle that will run monthly for a year. Ads advocate local improvement and are funded by local business sponsors listed at the bottom of each page. The editor urges careful reading to appreciate Osceola benefits.
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Osceola
Community Cooperation for Prosperous Local Future
A speaker urges residents to support local tax and community efforts to improve schools, streets, and living standards. Emphasizes cooperation among merchants bankers and professionals, mutual prosperity, and the need for patronage and shared responsibility to prevent decline.
The Record Announces Power Saw Trimmer Installation
The Record reports the installation of a power saw trimmer to cut ad slugs to length, reducing labor and speeding production. The upgrade promises faster service and keeps more printing work in Osceola Nebraska, previously sent to Omaha and Denver shops.
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The
Record
Nebraska
Osceola
Omaha
Denver
Norton serves on three House committees in Congress
J N Norton from Nebraska's Fourth District becomes the only minority member assigned to three committees Public Lands Invalid Pensions and Election of President Vice President and Representative in Congress He sought Agriculture but no minority seat available in that committee Also notes the Bridge Benefit in Osceola by the Business Women's League with two prize winners and community events in Stromsburg observers.
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Osceola Woman’s Club
State Federation
Lave
iMrs
E. L. King
S. O. Whaley
J. N. Norton
Nebraska
House
Congress
Norton
Norris
Business Women’s League
G. A. R. Hall
Osceola
C. M. Humphrey
W. R. Kepner
Fred Green
Stromsburg
Santa Claus to Visit Osceola Next Saturday Afternoon
The town awaits a public appearance by Santa Claus in Osceola next Saturday. He will distribute candy and nuts to local children, with arrangements made by the businessman to share in the gifts. Exact arrival time not set, but the event will occur in the afternoon and invites families to come early and stay late.
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Santa Claus
Osceola
New Vacuum Cleaners Gift Idea from W F Kepner and Son
New vacuum cleaners offered as an ideal gift priced at 12 dollars and 50 cents. The items are marketed under the W F Kepner and Son brand showcasing household practicality.
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Ideal Gift
W. F. Kepner & Son
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History OF Woman’s Club
Polk County
West Side Square
Congressman Norton
Committee On Agriculture
Lincoln State Journal
District Court
Polk
Seward
Butler
Tober
York
Saunders
Hamilton
Equity
Hastings
Landis
Reale Ae
Ford
Carson Auto Co
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