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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
The poem celebrates Yuletide generosity and the joy of giving. It speaks to sharing with loved ones and the needy, noting gifts warm the heart and reflect Christian spirit. It emphasizes abundance of goodwill and urges acts of charity toward "the least of these."
The Record lauds Christmas giving, citing the Omaha Bee Shoe Fund and Salvation Army relief efforts. It highlights local Society of Good Fellows and Osceola young women supporting the needy. Also printed is Craig Wyoming’s note on Wallace Stoner’s burial and patriotic funeral procession.
Drivers from out of town attending events at the Auditorium may park in the Carson steam heated garage with a warm ladies' waiting room. We will pay storage charges until further notice. Ask for auto check when you buy ticket. Harry Musselmas Mer.
Evening home delivery promoted for winter months with speedy service after the train. Readers can get the State Journal at their door for ten cents per week, with payment arranged through Robert Douglas in care of the Record.
The Junior Class Play Stop Thief at the Auditorium drew a full house and showcased the juniors in a cabaret of comic theft. Josephine Newton and Harry Fillman earned special mention for their roles as thieves Nell and Jack Carson, while Andrew Nyquist impressed as William Carr.
In a play set amid widespread thievery, a devout minister endures a harsh accusation from Doogan the crook who plants jewelry on him. The scene turns to humor as the minister, later proven innocent, presides over three couples’ wedding ceremony as thieves are caught and confess.
Community notes report a program and Christmas tree at the Wesley Chapel on Saturday night. Mentions of local references include Claude Timm shelling corn Tuesday, C J Augustin delivering meat, and visits by Mr and Mrs Marion Vance and daughter to Marion’s parents. Mrs Adam Herrmann hosted a Wesley Chapel gathering with a lunch after Miss Anderson spoke for the last time.
Albert Victor Ejelson and Marjorie Hannah Hedbloom, Lester M Florence and B McCormick Hendrickson, Maurice Erwin Baker and Myra Augusta Glasser listed among licenses issued by the city clerk's office.
The Swede Home church presents a Thursday evening program on Dec 29 starting at eight. Fredera Mattson opens with an organ prelude followed by songs and readings performed by various choir members including Myrtle Johnson and Elsie Pearson. A mixed quartet, vocal soloists Carl Cederberg and others, and a piano solo are listed with choir readings and a silver offering. Refreshments will follow in the church basement.
The church announces no prayer meeting this week but Sunday school starts New Years Day. The annual meeting is planned with a 5 30 Christmas morning Juletta service and an 11 00 a m service on the same day in Swedish and English. Parents urged to bring children to the first service.
A church notice urges all members to attend a January 3 meeting at 10 30 AM with both men and women asked to reserve the day for prayer. Prayer Week begins the same month with nightly services except Saturday at 7 20 PM using two languages as needed. Christmas program is planned for Saturday at 7 PM in town and 7 30 PM in the valley with Sunday services at the usual hour.
Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. with C. W. Houtz elected as teacher. Friday night social well attended despite bad weather. Rev. Savery’s Christmas morning address on "The Name of Jesus" well received. Evening service led by Sunday school and Junior choir with a planned program. All invited. Pastor W. W. Alverson.
The First M. E. Church announces a Christmas program by the Sunday school on Saturday night. Sunday morning sermon topic is Two Pictures of Jesus. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m with Following the Star What Do We Find subject. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Pastor W W Hull extends welcome to all services.
Stromsburg notes report a birth to Dr and Mrs Malster with a 25 percent cut on auto repairs at Neilson Auto. Local barber Carl Smith advertises clean shaves. Teachers Alvera Johnson and Margaret Lind visit from Lincoln and Columbus. Community figures host choir, Christmas gatherings and family reunions across the Freeman dynasty. Nearby relatives arrive for holidays as Mrs Onde Nelson undergoes a second operation in Lincoln.
Stromsburg celebrated the opening of a new public square building with rest rooms and a bandstand. A Rialto program, prizes from merchants, and a civic ceremony highlighted a day of festivities in cold weather, drawing a large local crowd and visitors.
Mrs Nell Horner Grantham state organizer of the P E O visited Friday aiding the Stromsburg chapter A R to organize Chapter CN in Osceola. Officers elected and installed with Mrs Lou R Israel serving as president.
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