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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
1
A Nebraska editorial laments rising prices and swelling government expenditures. It urges personal saving, frugal living, and resisting higher taxes while warning state budgets threaten ordinary families. The piece calls for fiscal restraint and responsible spending.
Mrs Victor Newman visits her parents the Ahligreens then will move to a York County farm. Walter Burke and Morris Baker finished shucking corn last Friday. Myrtle Beckman returns from Lincoln and will take a public school job in Oskaloosa Iowa. W H Baker confined with grippe. August Samuelson of Sehshey visits father-in-law A P Lindblade. Swedish Mission churches hold union meetings with Rev Peterson from Iowa assisting. Arvid Carlson of Benidgee Minnesota visiting. Carlson formerly in town mercantile business. O A Rystrom attends Western Implement and Hardware Retail Association in Kansas City. Freeman and Sahling drag road from Stromsburg to York County line in poor condition. Geo Warner dies suddenly. funeral held at Benedict Lutheran. Bankers plan meeting Friday evening at Eden Baptist basement. Mrs John Lanham visits Lincoln for sick daughter Margaret. Mrs Chas Graves from Polk visits. American Legion and High School basket supper raises funds. C A Larson returns from Colorado on business. west hopeful for crop. J J Bryant of Long Beach Calif president of No Tobacco Users requests Harding to ban tobacco. Bryant a strict Prohibitionist and reform extremist. Dr B B Braden reports his father died in Derby Kansas. funeral Tuesday. Wesley Ericson moves to new property east of public schools.
Otto Graves of Stromsburg and Beulah Siench of Stromsburg, both ages 28 and 24, listed. Andrew Bosik of Osceola and Julian Micek of Osceola, both aged 22, appear in the same licensing notice.
Harry Musselman of the Auditorium Theatre closes a deal with Pitts Organ Company Omaha for a Hillgreen Lane pipe organ of 582 pipes. Installation expected by May 1 costing about 4000 dollars with Miss Maurine Walrath set to study organ playing and serve as organist starting May 1.
Liberty W. Hennings shows slight improvement after a stomach ailment. Dr Shick and District Superintendent conducted services at Green Chapel. Hennings stayed with Mr and Mrs M Abolt. Mrs Campbell and son Laurence visited Mrs C M Dillsaver in Central City. Arbon Deay’s fifth birthday celebrated with friends. Home Guards class gathered at Mr and Mrs Chas Newcomer’s home for a surprise. J L Hurd and A M Hurd from Stromsburg visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Powell in Benedict. Green's Chapel Ladies Aid met at Mrs A S Torell’s home and elected officers. Next Thursday January 27 the Ladies Aid will host a one o clock dinner for husbands at the McKeag home.
Members of the rural Sunday School group known as the Old Guards staged a Monday evening surprise at Chas. Newcomer’s home. About forty guests attended a program and refreshments followed. The event marked Mr. Newcomer’s impending move to the E. R. Danielson farm in Hackberry.
Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a m with E L King expected to discuss the Enforcement of the Prohibitory Amendment. An 11 a m union revival begins led by Rev F C Wilson noted for successful evangelistic work and strong preaching and singing. W W Alverson pastor.
The Ladies Aid Society will serve doughnuts and coffee at C. E. Wan sen's Hardware Store on Saturday afternoon Jan 22. Everybody come. Committee.
Rev F C Wilson a former Record Publishing Co worker and famed evangelist will conduct a seven day revival starting Sunday night January 23 at the First Presbyterian Church. The article notes his early hardship as an orphan in New York and his belief he can deliver a powerful sermon with real punch.
Sunday school at both churches begins 10 30 A M with a Valley class for married folks age 25 to 40 led by Prof LeRoy Rhodes. Morning services 9 30 and 11 15 with sermons on The Fatherhood of God and The Ministry of Angels. Epworth League meets on time with song service and lesson discussion. Prof Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University urges return to fundamental truths taught from university to public schools. J A Klein pastor.
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church schedules prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm and Luther League gathering Friday at 7 30 pm at the Walgrens. Sunday School at 10 am led by Arthur N Johnson. Morning worship at 11 am in English and evening service at 7 30 pm in Swedish. Sermons by Pastor Adolf Serenius. Donations for New Testament purchase urged. Community invited.
First M E Church outlines Sunday schedule with a 10 am Sunday school for all. 11 am Morning Worship themed The Dateless Christ. Epworth League at 6 30 pm. no evening preaching due to revival at Presbyterian church. pastor W W Hull asks for prayers and full attendance.
The Town basketball team called off their game after Polk’s manager chose to cancel. Also promoting a big Opening Sale with over 30 articles priced at % at C. E. Hansen Co. on Saturday January 22.
Osceola High School defeated David City High 17 to 9 in a hard fought basketball game. Map Anderson led the scoring with multiple baskets, Ed Anderson provided steady defense and timely plays, while Timm and the rest of the Osceola team built an early lead and maintained it. The win earns praise for effort and cohesion as Stromsburg looms Friday at the Burg.
Pat Murphy, formerly employed by Fred Miller, was captured at Ponca yesterday and is held pending transfer. He forged a ten and five dollar check in the city last Friday signing Fred Miller’s name. the bank rejected it for improper signature. Authorities pursued him after he departed and learned he was near Wakefield at Pohea. He will be brought here for trial.
Reverend J A Klein of Grace M E church received a telegram announcing the death of his brother in law E J Young in Lincoln Missouri yesterday. Young is survived by his wife and three children aged 2 to 9. Meanwhile Mrs L L Snider, who last week fell and broke her hip, remains seriously ill.
Last Friday night the Commercial Club held a Stag Dinner with Hubbert and Lunner as chief cooks. Potatoes were peeled by Bill Sahling and Elmer Nordlund using guarded knives, and the American Legion served the meal. Dishes were washed by real estate men led by A. B. Hedbloom. A musical program followed with speeches by Nordlund, Burke, Rystrom, Westring, Hubbert and Miss Coleman. New officers elected: President R. L. Anderson, Vice President E. Lunner, Secretary and Treasurer Richard Freeman.
The June Elliott concert Company will be followed by the Toops Paka Hawaiian Troop on February 10 and William Forke form on March 8. Single admission is 50 cents, season tickets for all events are $1.00. Tickets available at Hassler Drug Store. W. W. Alverson, Chairman.
Mrs. Heald entertained the High School students yesterday morning with a set of popular songs. The performance was highly appreciated and the audience urged a return engagement from Mrs. Heald.
Classified want ads show strong reader response with buyers and sellers matching needs quickly. The column highlights multiple listings across services, goods, and jobs, reflecting active community participation and rapid contacts.
The Farm Bureau outlines a plan for winter demonstrations on hog slaughtering, dressing, and butchering plus meat canning and soap making. It covers slaughtering methods, carcass cutting, lard rendering, sausage making, and equipment lists. Demonstrations will be led by the County Agent and Home Demonstration staff with a kickoff event at the Moore home near Westley Chapel on February 1.
Local chiropractic service invites residents to experience health benefits from Dr Olson. Office operated at the Mrs Detweiler home, inviting community members to learn about spinal adjustments and overall well being.
The Osceola crowd witnessed a two hour forty minute wrestling marathon between Conley of Omaha and Miller of Osceola with neither gaining a clear edge. Preliminary bouts featured Axel Anderson vs Dornan with a tense mix of holds, and Ray Fillman vs Alfred Seberger in boxing notes as Alvin Campbell and Jay Hastings praised the crowd size of 1888 in attendance.
Attend the big opening sale of household and hardware notions and graniteware on Saturday January 2 at Co. Hansen Co. S local merchants promote a large in store debut with discounts and featured items.
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