Leasing Mills and Local Happenings in Osceola
In Osceola news from January 18 1903 A A Kannon has leased Stromsburg Mills and plans new machinery. The Ladies Aid Society elected officers. coal shipments arrived for county officials. First National Bank officers and directors chosen. Local physicians formed a medical society with Dr Heald as president. Nina Joy and Lester Sealey to marry next Sunday. State Board of Agriculture secretary elected. Earl Hassler hired as pharmacist. Harold Ware quit depot job, W E Stevenson from Arkansas fills position. Ed Funkhouser died. eight year old A Weberg’s son injured but operated on in York. Property purchases announced in Hackberry and town. Church choir roles listed. Theatre program features Leila Hyams, William Haines, Polly Moran in Way Out West and Let Us Be Gay with Norma Shearer and Marie Dressler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Kannon
Stromsburg
Ladies Aid Society
Coon
W. H. Myers
W. H. Clark
Treas
Nels Johnson
Molly Jeffrey
Osceola
Stromspurg
First National Bank
Pres
Frank Larson
John A. C. Johnston
J. W. Snider
Swan A. Larson
Pollk' County
Dr. Heald
Dr. Shaw
Nina Joy
Lester Sealey
Hackberry
Wm. Headley
Roger
Tr. R. Danielson
State Board of Agriculture
G. T. Ray
Earl Hassler
Harold Ware
W. E. Stevenson
Arkansas
Ed Funkhouser
Shelby
A. Weberg
York
Liberty Clark
Charles ‘Davis
Ce. J. Johnson
Mr. Anderson
East Osceola
Leila Hyams
William Haines
Polly Moran
Norma Shearer
Marie Dressler
Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Otther
Inauguration Committee
Nebraska
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Metropolitan Police Force
Secret Service
Mustered-out soldiers reach home from Fort Crook
Twenty four years ago on January 18 1917 soldiers were discharged at Fort Crook then paid off and caught the noon train home that evening All but Keene Ludden who remained in hospital returned home while a fire later damaged the Wm Headley house near the river Ten years ago January 15 1931 county board members and Osceola community group leaders were elected and activities listed including a basketball win over Fullerton and officers installed in the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldier Boys
Fort Crook
Keene Ludden
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
John Lees
Lees
Lee Campbell
August P. Anderson
Osceola Community Club
Ace Tyrrell
M. R. Anderson
Swift Genoa Indians
Osceola
Fullerton
Eastern Star
W. M
W. O Hanson
W. P
George Campbell
A. M
C. A. Frasier
A. P
F. H. Anderson
Don Byers
Secy
Joel Hanson
Treas
F T. Butz
Inauguration Preparations Dazzle Washington Crowd
The article describes extensive preparations for the January 20 inauguration, with stands seating 12 to 13 thousand, ticket distribution to officials and dignitaries, and a large parade. It notes hotel rents, escort policing, and a rush of public interest as Washington braces for the event.
Exstroms Return From Visit. Local News Heavy
Stromsburg notes include visits from the Exstroms and Brantings, trips by Scott and McGaffin, and several local arrivals. A legal notice announces a Polk County mortgage foreclosure targeting Luella and Fred Hossner estates with a court filing dated January 11, 1941. The Wesley Chapel brief lists community happenings including Army enlistment, burns recovery, and FECA Local 627 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hossner
Hossner
Ray Hossner
Goldie Zitting
Zitting
Harl Hossner
Neola Vik
Vik
Carol Hossner
Carol Hossner Roe
Richard Roe
Luella A. Hossner
Fred Hossner
Three Months Then Return Overseas
A brief note states that the subject will spend three months and then return overseas, outlining the planned travel sequence and anticipated duration before resuming duties abroad.
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Polk County
Walter J. Herbes
Osceola, Neb
NEWS
Capitol
House
Senate
Aly
Capitol Building
77Th Congress
Seaboard
Jackson
Owa-Nebraska Lient & Power CO
S. A. Exstrom
H. B. Branting
Axtell
Kenneth Cornish
Augusta Slusser
Wayne Lincoln
Washington D. C
Hilma Flodman
Lexington
Chicago
Bernard C. Stromberg
R. E. Nuquist
Mills & Mills
Wesley Chapel
Tom Schmoker
John Lockard
Summerville
Iowa
Joseph Simonsen
Blue Jacket
Oklahoma
Ray Brigham
California
Dell Brigham
Los Angeles
Edward Adams
Costa Rica
Hannah Houtz
Hebron
J. A. Thompson
W. F. Crozier
Leona Dawes
FECA
Miller School
Hesler
Jersey
Food Center
Betty Ann
Grapefruit
Florida
Professional Directory
W. Ray Hill
M. D
Court House Square
Nev
First National Bank Osceola
Nebr
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
Ilinois
Polk
Hordville
N. E. McNaught
Eddie Larson
Ross Nobile
Citizens State Bank
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