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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
Local reflection on the eighteenth amendment after its adoption. notes on war time prohibition ending and liquor stored in bonded warehouses. Discusses states ratifying the amendment, the drying effects across the country, and social shifts with references to New York and southern attitudes.
The Polk County Farm Bureau organized five one day sessions February 9 to 14 for farmers and families in Shel by Beulah Polk Green's Chapul and Wayland with experts on home economics agricultural engineering animal husbandry poultry and crops and soils. Each topic will rotate day by day with local committees in charge and a county agent present during the week. Also noted is the January 19 obituary of Mrs Karin Johnson born 1837 in Sweden who died after a long illness and was buried at Osceola cemetery.
August W Johnson appeared before the district clerk on Monday to file a formal citizenship application. The petition cites a prior denial due to a declaration considered void. Sponsors listed are J W Fillman County Treasurer and M A Mills Jr County Attorney.
County Judge Balt issued marriage licenses in Polk County. Names listed include Mike Profosk and other parties as recorded in the county notices.
Judge AAM Post of Columbus will hear the argument in the petition for a writ of quarrantato in the Johnson case filed by attorneys Beebe and Johnston.
Regaining health prompts sale of an Osceola residence with 8 rooms, furnace, two cisterns, located just west of Osceola Park Grounds. Includes 18 acres in growth, 3 acres alfalfa, balance in bluegrass pasture and orchard. building site available. Interested buyers call or contact E T Roberts at 4803 Osceola.
The Central City High School girls team defeated their opponents Friday, finishing with a close score. Savery led the scoring, while the team secured the win with strong defense and sharp shooting.
A Jan issue editorial defends placing the new Osceola County Courthouse off the center of the grounds. The architect cites improved floor plans, park space, utility gains, and cost savings during construction, noting changes would raise costs and delay work. He urges timely decision and commits to adjust plans if centered placement is chosen.
Local church notices urge attendance at Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am with sermons on The Ideals and Their Transfiguration of the Commonplace. Special music planned. revival meetings, Ep worth League discussions, and Armenian Relief offerings noted. Catechism classes organized Saturday. parents urged to enroll children.
Ora Olson sells a Buick. Many residents travel to York Benedict and Lincoln on business. Births announce a son to Gust Lofgren and a daughter to Elmer Nelson. Numerous visits contact family and friends in Stromsburg with physicians and postmaster notes. Local clubs, church groups, and hotel plans discuss community development and potential new business ventures while debates on national military policy continue in editorials.
The Osceola community receives notice of Wesley E B Snider being appointed postmaster. The Osceola native, 39, has served as rural route carrier and city official, with a long record of public service and familiarity with local affairs. The retiring Keene Ludden is praised for decades of capable leadership and deputy Anna Ludden is commended for efficiency.
St Pauls Lutheran announces third Sunday after Epiphany with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and divine morning worship at 11 a.m. An evening service at 7:30 p.m. features Swedish and English texts. Midweek prayer Thursday. Confirmation class Saturday. Luther League reports annual meeting with officers elected and plans to raise funds for the Pipe Orphan Fund. Pastor Adoly Serenius urges community support.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Supt Mrs Lester Shore and Asst Arvid Anderson. Morning service at 11 a.m. on A Contrast The Two Opposing Aes of Satan and God. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. on A Young Man's Choice and Its Consequences. Prayer and presence urged.
The Farmers' Co operative Association holds its annual meeting January 31 1920 at 10 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall Osceola to elect four directors and handle other business. All members urged to attend. Secretary F A Swanson notes.
The annual meeting of the Farmers' Grain Co of Osceola will be held on January 27 1920 starting at 10 o'clock a m All members are urged to attend The program will be announced later AS 3 Nelson Secretary
Osceola defeated Stromsburg 11 to 9 in a hard fought eighth grade boys basketball contest held last night. The Osceola squad rallied late to secure the win over the Stromsburg team.
The Bureau of Plant Industry sends a seed testing quota for farmers in the Fourth Congressional District. Four-pound packages of Dakota Alialta and other seeds are available, with limited quantities and distribution by order of receipt. Applicants must send requests to 465 House Office Building, Washington, D. C., to receive seeds as long as supply lasts.
The Rystrom Implement Co invites readers to the Moline Free Tractor and Service School in Stromsburg Nebraska on Tuesday and Wednesday January 27 and 28. A training instructor from the Moline Company will teach proper operation and upkeep of tractors and tractor drawn implements.
John Scholz departed Thursday evening for San Diego California to visit his brother and other relatives and expects to be absent until April. His sons Carl and Joe have returned from Canada to manage the farm. Miss Musetta Ball leaves tonight for Boise City Idaho to take a teaching position.
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