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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
The piece laments the rise of cars over horses like Old Dobbin, noting how snow and mud hamper modern transport while admiring the enduring value of horse power. It contrasts past driving teams with six touring cars and recalls famed horses such as Jay Eye See Maud S and Crescens.
Osceola audiences saw Miller defeat Kinney in three falls at the Osceola Auditorium. Referee Supt. C. E. Andrews oversaw the event with prelude bouts featuring Dorning vs Wosyk and other acts by Carl Fillman and Bill Harrison. A New Year celebration followed with a church service and community program.
Orland Miller issues a direct challenge to Cecil Conley of Omaha through the Osceola Record. Miller asserts readiness to wrestle for Conley’s terms or purse, claims January 17, 1921 as the date, and asks Hastings of Osceola to confirm.
Ixyma Shaw traveled to David City yesterday afternoon for a brief visit with her brothers and the Marion Shaw family. The gathering marked a warm family day.
Dr. W. L. Olson opens chiropractic offices at the Detweiler residence in Osceola after arriving from Omaha. A Palmer School graduate, he previously practiced in Evansville and worked with Dr. Lee W. Edwards in Omaha. He served with the U S Marine Corps at Paris Island before rejoining Dr. Edwards as consultant. The Record welcomes Dr. Olson.
A New Year’s Eve and Night presentation of Polly of the Circus at Osceola Auditorium drew praise for its exciting portrayal of circus life and a meaningful lesson, described as more important than many screen productions. Those who missed the show missed a fine production.
John Lucas and Clara Lockard of Shelby were issued marriage licenses as recorded in local civil records. The filings show双方 names and residence in Shelby with unspecified ceremony details.
Local residents noted include Wilbur Hotchkiss returning from Shelby and Louis Schott and Miss Ida Hanson traveling to Omaha Stromsburg and Lincoln respectively. Senator Beebe and County Agent Lynn Sheldon were among travelers. several families faced travel for death notices and visits. The High School team left for games in Waco and Seward. An accident near Tennessee Pass involved Mrs Hill and Mrs Suider on a train with slow motion keeping them safe.
Stanley E. Cunnison of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce warns in the Bulletin that advertising should not be cut as manufacturers face heavy oversupply and debts. He argues that key firms thrived by consistent advertising and that current decisions will shape future success or failure.
Beginning January 3, Lincoln barber shops resumed a pricing schedule from four years earlier. Shaves were 20 cents and haircuts 35 cents. A few shops planned to offer 25 cent haircuts again.
Florence Hendrickson and Alyra Glasser appear among local officials and teachers. The community notes visits to Osceola and Lincoln, New Year celebrations at the M E church, protracted meetings, baptisms, and a Baptist New Year social with a program and refreshments.
The Men's Community Bible Class of the First Presbyterian church elected G. T. Ray as President and a slate including W. Houtz as Vice-President Rev W. W. Alverson as Leader Guy S. Lovell as Secretary QO L. Smith as Treasurer and Song leader Lynn Sheldon and William Powers as Assistant Song leaders EB L. King as Current Events Reporter and a Librarian. All officers were chosen unanimously.
Stockholders met Tuesday evening and elected W G Johnson Joel Hanson G H Bond and Charles Newcomer to the board for the ensuing year A dividend of 5 percent was declared and 1 percent will be paid on each purchase
A brief advertisement from Hanson Style Shop touts a sale on winter hats at three dollars while supplies last. The copy emphasizes value and urgency for shoppers seeking affordable headwear.
The January 4 meeting drew a larger youthful turnout than in years. Rev Adolf Serenius and Treasurer Arthur Johnson reported a strong year with over 4000 dollars in treasury and all obligations met. The congregation elected KE G Johnsen Gust Bedin Swan Mattson and others to church offices and planned a summer school and a pipe organ drive with about 1000 dollars already raised. The Sunday School switched to Spanish and English services will alternate weekly with Swedish services in the suburb.
Dean and Nellie Carter spent Thursdays with the children at Wirt Davis. Oliver Longe and family were Sunday visitors with UEF Painter and Mrs Henry Jauch and baby. Mrs Alyy Sargent and daughter Bess were Sunday visitors at Ed Carters. Thersiy Jauch stayed weekend with Mr and Mrs Theodore German. Frank Messing and family spent Sunday at Paul Renkie’s. Henry Nedom of Lincoln spent part of Christmas vacation with friends here. Darla Bosely returned Sunday from Pawnee City. T Dornan and Bertha Schmid were Sunday visitors at Aaron Dornan’s. August Jauch was a Sunday visitor at Henery Jauch’s. John Lees and daughter Ada visited Oliver Scow family. Hershal and Herman Reisdorff spent Thursday with James Lockard. Pearle Swan spent Christmas with brother Harry near Osceola. The postponed basket supper will be held soon. Jack Iyler, Frederick Thelen, and Frederick Schlessinger visited the Lees boys Sunday. Jacob Reisdorff of Sidney is visiting his brother John Reisdorff and family. Ed Scow and boys and Alta Lees spent Christmas near Wa hoo.
A brief notice announces the June Elliott Company winter chautauqua event with a placeholder month and date. Details remain unclear in the readable text.
Shelby news highlights arrivals and illnesses including Whas Tudor and wife visiting from Ashland, Mrs. Leibee recovering after surgery in Omaha, and Wilson Jr. ill with membranous croup at Benda hospital. Local marriages include Jom Lucas and Corx Lockard at Mt Parsonage with Shelby residents as witnesses.
Alvin Johnson travels to York on Wednesday and returns by train. Mrs A J Hillberry sent to Luther hospital in York for an operation. Various residents attend to business in York Osceola and Omaha. Community events include Legion basketball, fossil implement convention plans, and a large family reunion. John J Stewart dies suddenly from heart failure. pioneer and former legislator active in county affairs.
Relatives from across the country joined the Herrmann family at their New Year celebration. Forty two relatives attended the reunion, with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herrmann absent in Madison. The gathering was described as joyous and meaningful, marking a strong sense of kinship and reminiscences.
The Swede Home congregation met in the church basement Monday with about six members present. Officers were re-elected and Freda Mattson chosen as organist, Gerhard Nelson as janitor, and the Ladies Aid provided meals. Mrs. E. L. Toline visited her mother in Swede Home. school reopened in the Swede Home District. Ellen Sandine hosted New Years Day gatherings. Herry Peterson resumed fieldwork after a vacation amid mild weather.
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