William J. Brigham Died at Omaha Hospital
William J. Brigham died at Methodist hospital in Omaha from a bladder stricture followed by pneumonia. He was surrounded by his wife and three sons Del Brighaum Wheatland Wye Ray and Lynn Brigham Shelby at death. He is also survived by three brothers Frank Brigham Seattle George Brigham and Fred Brigham. Funeral plans were incomplete at press time.
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William J. Brigham
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Columbus
del Brighaum
Wheatland
Wye
Ray
Lynn Brigham
Shelby
Frank Brigham
Seattle
George
Fred Brigham
Death of Oscar Monson
The community mourns Oscar Monson who died in St. Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln after a two week illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Chas Monson of Platte precinct and his funeral will be held at 2 PM Wednesday from the Swede Home area, conducted by Rev C A Sward. He served in World War and did county grading work in recent years.
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Oscar Monson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Chas. Monson
Platte Precinct
Stromsburg
C. A. Sward
Nina Bond
Elsie Bond
S. B. Fox
O . Thomas
S. L. Thomas
Messrs
B. Stamm
Everett Harris
Stamm
Gretna
Nebr
Harris
Kansas
Shelby
Lola Richter
Hilma Walter
Berger Gulbrandson
Stromsburgh
Forest Cane
John Law
Cane
Mr. Law
Clark Thomas
Sioux Falls
S. D
Albert Plith
Near Surprise
Geo. Gulbrandson
J. O. Bond
Mark Reemohr
Omaha
O. M. Thomas and
Famiy
Myrie Harriss
Gresham
Ray and
Wesley Michner
Herman Heaston
Roy Thomas
Leonard Neujahr
Alvin Olson
Dewey Olson
Fay Law
Frank G. Carlson
Oakland
Calif
V. J. Andrson
E. E. Knerr
Chas. Powell
Ashton
Idaho
Powell
Regina Carlson
Wright Mercantile
Columbus
Ruth Castile
Frank Clifford
Maurice Colson
Gering
Victor J. Anderson
Lisco
Polk County Commission Proceedings February 1924
Osceola Nebraska records show the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting in adjourned session. Items include tax adjustments for Gus Hartel for 1923 due to volunteer fireman service and a protest refund of 72.57 on Section 19-18-4 property. Appointments, resignations, and bond acceptances are noted for local officials. A long list of claims across multiple funds is approved for payment including salaries, utilities, supplies, and tuberculosis eradication expenses.
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Osceola
Nebr
Polk County
Nebraska
Gus Hartel
J.L. Heald
John Detloff
Fred J. Strain
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Herman G. Brauer
Pleasant Name
Matt Sterup
Hackberry
M. D. Sack
R. E. Dearborn
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Tal J. R. Liebee, M. D
Arnold D. Crow
O. S. Anderson
Anderson
Larson Scott & Anderson
K.B. Printing Co
State Journal Co
Klopp Printing Co
Lincoln School Supply Co
Polk County Farm Bureau
Fuld
Minnie G. Weeden
Elizabeth Rudeen
Mary McCumber
Mabel A. Olson
Margaret Fillinger
Wretta Kelly
Wayland Community Notes Highlight Services and Visits
Attendance at Sunday School and church services rose. Community members report visits and gatherings including the Merry Workers and missionary society meetings, family visits, and weekend travel. Notable events include a memorial for a baby’s death in Sioux Falls and local attendance at I O O F Lodge in Shelby.
Judge Ball Withdraws for Lincoln Treatment
Judge Ball and Mrs. Ball left for Lincoln this morning for medical treatment. The judge suffered a nose hemorrhage that began Monday evening and continued until early Tuesday, weakening him. Wilber Johnston will serve as acting County Judge in his absence.
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Judge
Wilber Johnston
Presbyterian Church Service Times Parish Notes
Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11. School of Missions at 6 30 and church service at 7 39. Next Sunday evening Mr Barr will give another sermon with the stereopticon. THOS E BARR Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Missions
Barr
Thos. E. Barr
St Paul’s Ev Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School begins at 10:00 with N L Nelson as Superintendent. Divine worship at 11:00. Evening service at 7:30. The service is conducted in Swedish. Pastor Adolf Saffenius officiates.
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L Nelson
Divine Worshp
Adolf Sffpenius
Ware Sale Dates Listed For Various Residents
The notice lists sale dates with names including Charles Olson February 14 and Frank McLean February 15. Additional dates appear for Mrs. George Horst February 19 George Blain February 20 and Frank Walker February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Olson
Frank McLean
George Horst
George Blain
Frank Walker
Valentine Mail Prompts Early Weekend Rush
A note urges readers to mail valentines early for St Valentine’s Day next Thursday. The prompt encourages sending greetings to friends and loved ones with timely postage.
Community Arts Program Includes Music Selections
Organ Prelude and Invocation open the event with America the Beautiful performed by a Woman's Club. The High School Orchestra presents Selection. Reading of Star Spangled Banner by Mrs. Robert Innegs. American Legion Double Quartet performs. Address by Guy C. Chambers. Audience hears America. Benediction by Rev. Adolf Serentus.
Lawmakers Cloudy on Keck Primary Amendments and Party Delegates
State papers note that B S Keck’s H R 482 may repeal key 2165 provisions on county party central committees and precinct delegate selection. The conflict centers on how parties fill quotas when precincts fail to elect. Attorney General Spillman advises a workable path by allowing county committees to name delegates. The confusion stems from removing women and central committee selection, prompting questions about Keck’s intent.
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Keck
Ball
Saline County
Omaha Bee
Spillman
Basket Social And Program At Star School
There will be three patriotic meetings followed by a box social at Star School, District 22, two miles south and 114 miles east of Shelby, on February 22 at 7 30 P M. Hot wenries, coffee and buns for 10c. Irene Dixon and Ruth Keebaugh listed as teachers.
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Star School
Dist
Shelby
Irene Dixon
Ruth Keebaugh
Willie Burritt Competes in Polk County Calf Club Contest
The Nebraska Farmer calf club contest names Willie Burritt as the Polk County candidate. Send subscriptions to Burritt or care of the Record to count for this Polk County lad. contest ends March 3. Help Willie Burritt bring home the calf.
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Nebraska
Willie Burritt
Polk County
Eden Baptist Church Stronsburg Service Times
Eden Baptist Church Stronsburg lists A. W. Lyons as pastor. Telephone 262. Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, B. P. U. at 6:45, Evening Service at 7:30.
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A. W. Lyons
P. U
Stolen Checks Found At Stock Yards
William Harrison uncovered a batch of Farmers Grain Co checks hidden under a grain door at the stock yards. The Sept. 30 theft included a safe deposit break into the depot and elevators with a total value of 760 dollars, which the thieves discarded as soon as found.
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Wm. Harrison
Farmers Grain Co
Kuntzelman Family Visit Spends Sunday at Parental Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Kuntzelman of Charleston visited relatives Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Kuntzelman northeast of the city.
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Ed. Kuntzelman
Charleston
Chas Kuntzelman
The
City
Sinclair Oil to Erect Filling Station at Square Corner
The Sinclair Oil Company began actions toward building a filling station on the northwest square corner, after a survey by county surveyor D. W. Hughes of York. Once plans are drawn in about thirty days, construction will commence.
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Sinclair Oil Company
Local Funeral Attendees Return Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Monson of Essex Iowa and Clarence Johnson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Orient South Dakota returned home Monday after attending the funeral of the late Caus Johnson who had been visiting last week.
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Chas. Monson
Essex
Clarence Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Orient
S. D
Caus Johnson
P T A program shines at high school meeting
A P T A meeting at the high school featured an orchestra, a Gypsy themed Girls Glee Club number around a camp fire, and talks on thrift by C E Andrews and W S Heitzman. They outlined home budgeting and lessons from Benjamin Franklin, with Supt Andrews illustrating thrift in daily life. Admission proceeds from a Woman's Club event were used to buy scales for weighing children.
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Pp. T. A
Association
A. A. Beatty
George Craven
C. E. Andrews
W. S. Heitzman
Benjamin Franklin
Heitzman
Andrews
Woman's Club Music Division
Osceola to host Waco teams in big Friday double header
Osceola journeys to Clarks tonight to meet Merrick county athletes and hosts Friday a double header with Waco girls and boys. Waco has been posting strong records, as Friday night games are expected to attract stands full and high interest in local basketball.
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Osceola Basketeers
Clarks
Merrick County
Waco
Osceola
Stromsburg
Ollie Rummell
York
Scott & Anderson
Osceola Schools to Held Cherry Festival at High School
On February 22 Washingtons birthday Osceola schools from first to twelfth grades will join a Cherry Festival at the high school building. Further program details are pending but the fair is planned as an out of the ordinary event you should attend.
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Washington
Osceola
Society calendar features many February gatherings in town
Merry Workers plan a Feb 21 meeting at the Presbyterian church with Mesdames Stone Gilbert and Bond as hostesses. Mrs Me Beth hosts Gabalets with Miss Elizabeth Reed and Miss Allie Mills as guests. Mrs Wilber Johnston and Mrs Geo Carson host multiple parties this week including Valentine Kensingtons, a one thirty bridge luncheon, and a Friday luncheon. Music and Literature departments of the Women’s Club meet Feb 19 with leaders named, studying Slavery in the Civil War. Young Woman’s Missionary Society meets Feb 19 at Miss Madge Moore’s home with several hostess and program committee members listed.
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Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Stone, Gilbert and
Bond
Beth
Misslizabeth Reed
Allie Mills
Young Woman's Missionary Society
Madge Moore
Lulu Hendrickson
Erma Heald
Albert Timm
Edith Gray
Miss West
Kenneth Cornish
Farris
Schnasse
Community Meeting at Wayland Church Feb 15
A community gathering at Wayland Church Friday evening February 15 features a program on Health Habits for Home Folks, a vocal solo by Bernice Moomey, Prayers by Rev Jeenes, slides on Child Nutrition with a lecture by Mr and Mrs Adair, readings and refreshments hosted by K.O.K.O. Class.
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Wayland,church
Bernice Moomey
Community meeting at Wesley Chapel prompts discussion
A public gathering in Wesley Chapel on Monday evening February 18 will feature a dilate addressing the question of whether the speaker's daughter should marry a farmer. The event aims to explore local social expectations and rural life.
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Wesley Chapel
Island Precinct Community Meeting at Skorupa Home
Tomorrow afternoon Mr and Mrs Adair will host a Island Precinct Woman's Club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Skorupa to discuss local issues and activities.
Community Meeting at Green's Chapel with Poultry Team Demo
Neighbors gather at Green's Chapel on Thursday for a community meeting featuring a demonstration by the state champion poultry team led by Naomi Tockey and Una Koehler. Mr Adair presents slides on Child Nutrition while Mrs Adair lectures. Mrs Benson travels to Lincoln for a Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation board meeting.
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Green’s Chapel
Naomi Tockey
Una Koehler
Adair
Mrs. Adair
D. A. Benson
Lincoln
The
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Community Church and Social News from Stromsburg
Community notices detail Sunday worship times, midweek services, and choir practice at the Methodist church. Local groups like the Ladies Aid, Woman's Club, and American Legion plan events, social gatherings, and patriotic services. Also included are local visits, school sports results, home improvements, and assorted town notices.
Home Fire Destroys Seward Residence
Seward resident S. C. Stoner escaped with his family after a midnight blaze gutted his Seward home between 12:00 and 1:00 AM on February 4. Fire officials reported the chemical engine failed, water delivery came late, and total loss reached about 3400 with 2500 insured. no lives were lost.
Good Eighty For Rent
See Mills Beebe Mills advertise a property described as Good Eighty for rent with no additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Beebe & Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. J. Brigham
Shelby Citizen
M. E. Hospital
Commissioner’s Proceedings
Sarah E. LeMar
W. Roy van Hoosen
John Sjoblom
Ruth Glasser
Naoma Pike
Ld.huston
J. A. Albin
Harry Fillman
R. E. Deaborn
Lincoln Tel
Tel. Co
ANG Tolis
Wayland
Fred Richter
the Missionary Society
Edith Heaston
Judge Ball
Presbyterian Church Notes
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth. Church
E. R. Ware
Mer
America
the Beautiful
Woman’s Club
Reading
Robert Innegs
American Legion Double Quartet
Guy C. Chambers
Adolf Serentus
American Legion
Maurine Walrath
H. A. Taylor
Sinclair
Parent-Teachers Association Meeting
Cherry Festival
Eastern Star
Gabalets
Avilber Johnston
Geo. Carson
Valentine Kensington
Kensington
Geo. Campbell
A A Beatty
Westberg
Nuquist
Beatty
Hill
Wayland Church
Jeenes
Blanche Richter
K.O.K
Island Precinct
M. E. Church
Epworth
Ladies Aid
Church Brotherhood
Henry Randall
Hhis Gang
Sam Netsell
Nerval Merritt
Peoria
Ills
Robert Lunner
Wincoln
State University
Frank Conkle
Scott Hall
Conkle
Ray Dickson
Seward
Sam Stoner
S. C. Stoner
Betwreen
Stoner
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