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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
4
Osceola Record details publication schedule and rates for 1919. Editor Robert G. Douglas lists subscription price, mailing information, classified ad rates, display rates, and copy deadline of Wednesday noon for insertion.
Horace and James McKeag visited Wood River for a few days with their uncle John McKeag’s family. Chas Rogers traveled from Omaha to spend Christmas with his parents and works at the Corn Exchange Bank. Misses Helen and Hannah Nelson returned home after visiting their brother N L Nelson. Anxas Norval Pearce visited Flora Fentress's home and returned to Ordway Colorado. Mrs J D Hartman visited relatives in Fuller ton during the holidays.
Christmas visits fill homes from Pettijohns to Hendricksons with meals and long stays. Farmers Union officers vote Elmer Lyons president and plan an oyster supper on January 5. Local teachers and residents, school breaks, hay hauling, and visits among Lesners Bodines and Farmers mark a week of gatherings, illnesses, and travel in the valley.
A revival service drew a record breaking congregation with 137 present. Rev Lohr, who has aided in the meetings, has returned to Fullerton. A short program was well received. Sunday school is at 10 30 a m with preaching at 11 30. Next Sunday’s topics are Why Christians Should Join Church in the morning and The New Year in the evening.
The churches report strong Sunday school programs with 10:00 in Valley and 10:30 in town, and a combined collection of 44 dollars for orphans. Morning sermons at 9:30 and 11:00, evening at 7:30, with topics on social duties and fraternalism. Epworth League meets at 7:00 p.m. and W F M S meets next Thursday.
In a final message to the First Presbyterian Church and Osceola, Pastor W W Alverson bids farewell and wishes a happy New Year. Sunday services are 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the Lord's Supper after the morning sermon titled The Shadow of the Cross. An invitation of cordial welcome is extended.
New Year events at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church include Luther League gathering Friday December 30 with a promised good program. Sunday school at 10, divine morning service at 11 in Swedish, English evening service at 7:30, week of prayer starts Monday with daily meetings. January 3 church business at 10:30. Several local families and students are mentioned visiting and holiday happenings shared.
A note invites all aged over 18 to stay away from a meeting if possible while extending a cordial welcome to these services. The message is signed by Adolf Serenius, pastor.
The Saturday night Christmas program delighted a large audience. Thanks to all participants and the orchestra for its valued assistance. The White Cross offering for the M E Hospital will be received next Sunday with $1 for adults and 25c for juniors. Quarterly Conference is Saturday at 7 30. Supt. Shick preaches at 11 January 1 with Sacramental service. Thanks to the fire department for rapid response to Sunday morning roof fire. Pastor W. W. Hull.
The piece reports an Salvation Army appeal by the County Advisory Board with local volunteers listed and counties reached 100 percent quotas in Box Butte. It also includes a long discuss of wartime and postwar economic shifts, urging cooperation between education and business and urging youth to join in productive work. The article closes with a signed note by C. C. Andrews promoting local civic action and school cooperation.
The Wayland Sunday school hosted a Christmas tree entertainment on Christmas Eve with ice cream cake and coffee. Rev. C. G. Nelson distributed photographs of himself and Mrs Nelson to members. The community shared a happy program and good attendance.
An advertisement urges customers to get a hard coat from the Farmers' Grain Company. It emphasizes product durability and protection for grain handling needs.
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