07 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
1
The Farmers Grain Company will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at the Osceola office on Tuesday January 26.
Melvin S Pearson is appointed manager at Farmers Grain Co Osceola succeeding W E Pierson whose resignation was accepted effective January 1. Pearson arrived from Ceresco last September to prepare for his duties. Ed Schnaase becomes the new elevator assistant. Bill Pierson has guided the firm for about nine years and will stay in Osceola to lead the flour mill and feed grinding business when reestablished at the north elevator.
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine announces a $73,125,000 apportionment to the states for Federal aid roads for the fiscal year starting July 1. Funds, authorized by the 1925 Post Office Appropriation Act, support the highway system and progress on about 10,000 miles completed in 1925.
Names list of petit jurors including R W Anderson A C Clobes J W Anderson P T Wurtz Albert Johansen L N Widga Hubert Jaax BE Shaw C W Headlee Amel Lind F A Adelson Earnest C Vincent Oliver Long S J Harless Arthur C Twarling Cliff Hawley David F Anderson Chas Huggler J A Burke Albert J Swanson Albert Crossant Claire Willits W A Burritt Nathan Bledge returned yesterday from a trip to Omaha.
Stock shipments last week included hogs from Anton Micek A C Dunning Max Sud darth Ed Carter Fred Schneider Otto Kumph and John Dunning Alton Merrick Clarence Hastert. Local social notes record travels sickness visits and gatherings across Wayne area including Mrs J L Carter in Los Angeles Mrs Kate pneumonia and various church and family events.
The Legion and Auxiliary met at the G A R hall for business and socializing with focus on the annual membership drive. Incoming commander K A Cornish and outgoing commander P B Campbell agreed to a contest with the losing side paying for an oyster supper.
The Osceola Woman's Club held its first regular meeting of the year at the schoolhouse. Discussion focused on Home Survey, public utility help, and expanding Community Service through the state and national departments. Members explored business conditions, urged public input, and planned departments and activities across Arts and Crafts, Music, Drama, and Literature.
Ninety-one guests and members attended the Osceola Womans Club New Year reception at the First Methodist church. A 2 20 program featured solos, poems, and city month representations, followed by an arts and crafts mixer and refreshments led by Mrs. Lillian McBeth.
Farmers in the community report several horses dying from cornstalk disease in the last ten days. Visitors noted include Mrs. Hally Roseberry and Mr and Mrs Floyd West and Lester Davis at Ray Brigham's residence.
Osceola celebrates the purchase of the old elevator and flour mill by Ed Wagner with plans to reopen soon. W. E. Pierson, former Farmers Grain Co. manager, will oversee work. The move pleases farmers and business interests, aiding the community’s economy. Also, the Osceola volunteer fire department met at city hall with large turnout and a smoker for P. E. Sickles who moves to Gothenburg. Mrs. D. C. Burns is reported ill.
The Ancient and Mystic Order of Samaritans will visit Osceola on February 3 for a large parade and the展示 of their bear, described as the playground of Odd Fellowship. A large visiting delegation from across the state will attend, with secret class work planned at the event. Local Odd Fellows and Encampment units recently installed officers.
The St. Andrews community mourns as Hubert Kropatsch dies aged 43 after months with Bright's disease and pneumonia. He leaves a wife Pauline Hebday and five children, plus his mother Mrs. John Kropatsch and four sisters. Funeral set for Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Church.
Lincoln jan 3 definite steps began to organize Nebraska behind farm relief. Governor McMullen will appoint a committee of 50 as the center of the fight with first meeting set in Lincoln jan 8. The plan follows Iowa precedent and aims to place farm prices at parity with other price levels and secure an American standard of living for farmers.
Babson’s January economic note analyzes 1925–26 trends in grains livestock fruits tires and overall business conditions. It notes 15 percent above normal in early 1926 with grain gains 15 percent from July lows and mixed movements in hogs beef and lard. cautions about a healthy but unsettled price pattern.
Nebraska county fair managers join with the state board of agriculture to bar come in attractions that failed to honor contracts and those with gambling themes. The campaign aims to rid exhibitions of loose or unsavory elements and tighten standards for state shows.
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