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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
1
Osceola gains a new up to date garage as Anderson Chevrolet Co joins local business group. Erret Anderson and C W Pat Samuelson lead the firm with plans to occupy February 1 and complete improvements in weeks. The Duncan Produce Co will continue occupying the west half with a new cream room and feed department added later.
North Swede Home reports a Friday program by the folks from Swe'le me. Miss Arby Toline visited Conrad Lindholm. Waldo Bodine has chicken pox. Teammates Guilford Brian as manager and players Ralph Nordberg Russell Fredrickson Raymond Frederickson Marvin Fredrickson Reuben Johnson captain. Swede Home intends to play Shelby town team at Clavens on Wednesday and has upcoming games with Clarks and Monroe.
Wesley Chapel Club met Wednesday afternoon January 19 with 17 members and 4 visitors. Mytle Dunn led the Extension lesson well. After lunch served by the hostess the club adjourned to meet Thursday February 3 with Alice Richards.
Mrs Neola Dunn and Florine with Mrs Tessie Tunn visited the Maple Leaf Club at Mrs Arthur Weiseman home. Walter Hansen of North Bend Nebr formerly of the Valley called on John A Kresta. Coyotes hunted last Sunday but not found. Numerous farm visits and supper guests announced among Osceola and surrounding communities.
Mrs Jay Hastings and Mrs Riley of Osceola were guests of Mrs Joe Tschauner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Nels J Anderson entertained Joe Tschauner and family Oscar and Emma Anderson Mr and Mrs Nels Pearson and Miss Mildred Johnson Ed Johnson and daughter at their home Monday evening. Ed Lauerman of Stromsburg visited Louis Johnston and family Monday. Chester Johnson Alta Mentink joined Sunday gathering at Walter Watts home.
Osceola high school hosts a tight exhibition as the Dagesters defeat Geneva by 21 to 15. Visiting Crete and others boosted Genève strength, but Osceola’s speed and teamwork delivered a spirited game. Next home clash is February 11 with Seward Y quintet.
A list of Osceola residents taking teacher's exams on Saturday includes Harriet Bush Minnie Stohl Margaret and Esther Larson Helen and Thelma Willits and others. Weekend visits feature Mr and Mrs Van Bush with Hariet and Haritie Bugh, Axel Fredrickson family at Central City, and Oscar Fredrickson home entertainment. Readings and social gatherings span Campann sisters at a Columbus show and a Swede Home Luther League meeting, with sports events and a Dodge Coupe purchase noted.
Golden Rod Club met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Gus Bodine and Mrs. Enoch Bodine assisting hostess. Members discussed beautifying home grounds. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for February 10 at Mrs Aug Johnson's home. Business Women's League met Monday at Mrs Grace Stowe's home with Mrs Dixon hosting.
The Record promotes a Special Subscription offer aimed at residents within Osceola and nearby areas. It urges readers to subscribe now to save money and support local advertising from Osceola business men.
Residents visit from Gothenburg Minneapolis York and Omaha. The Junior Play at Stromsburg High School drew praise. Abbie Peterson of Arcadian died at Grand Island Hospital aged 42. funeral in First Baptist Church Stromsburg. Olaf Matthews 83 G A R veteran died at Myreberg home. burial at Grand Island Old Soldier Cemetery. George Kries sold farm machinery and will quit farming. Kries family to continue on farm with sons farming.
Among the American refugees in Hong Kong is Miss Louise Ankeny of York Nebraska, sister of Mrs. H. H. Cox of this city. She and others face considerable difficulties due to the civil war there.
Part of a theft ring netting several hundred dollars in goods believed stolen from Nebraska stores has been recovered. Columbus officers displayed the merchandise seized in raids, with items found at a Columbus residence and in Silver Creek. Shelby merchant Co W Moon identified some articles as from his fall robbery. No arrests yet. further disclosures expected in days ahead.
Anna M. Conkling Arbogast, born December 1889 in Shelby Nebraska, died January 22, 1927 at age 37. Wife of Steve C. Arbogast, mother of seven, Methodist Church worker in Cedar Bluffs. Funeral February 24 services held at Cedar Bluffs M E Church. interment Maple Grove Cemetery.
Cedar View notes show Mr. and Mrs. Hedknan and family hosting at Frank Hewitt home. Mrs. McMeekin and Mr. Ingalls host, Mildred Treadway Grace Ingalls and Evelyn Anderson take Osceola exams. Ardis Knight visits York College. families gathered around Earl Treadway and Gooden kin. Ed Carter kin enjoy Friday radio program with Erma Johnson vocal selections.
Maple Leaf Club met at Mrs. Helen Wiseman's home on January 20 with nine members and three visitors. A Hort iculture demonstration by a delegate impressed attendees. Jennie Ball Maple Leaf hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Lee Mickey on January 13 at Mrs. Elmer Horst's home. Next gathering at Mrs. Clarence Eglehoft's on February 3 to memorize a Bible verse from Luke.
The Luther League regular monthly program gathers Friday evening with C G Ekstrom assisting. Catechumers meet Saturday forenoon at 4 PM in the parsonage. Sunday the 4th after Epiphany features English Morning Service at 11 and Swedish Evening Service at 1 30 with Power in Christ theme. Choir rehearses Tuesday at 7 30. Ladies Aid hosts Thursday at 2 30 hosted by Mrs Elmer Johnson.
The Dorcus Society met at Mrs. Amesale tedkiss home yesterday. Frank Roebuck sold his pool hall to Elmer Lyons and Lyons will move to town soon. Mrs. Ida Swan died at her daughter's Lincoln home Monday evening with funeral at U B Church today. Hope Circle met at Mrs. Lloyd Myers home yesterday. Several attendees headed to Calloway Monday for Englebert Thames funeral, planning to return Friday. Shelby High School basketball team won again at Bellwood. KGBY fiddlers contest held with eighteen participants. Ardus Knight visited parents and returned to York to resume studies. Eastern Star Kersington met at Mrs BF M Leibee's home this afternoon.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet Friday afternoon in the church parlors. A committee will handle the prelude and refreshments. Sunday School offers classes for all ages and invites every home to join. Seniors begin a study series titled The Advancing Church next Sunday at 6 30 PM while Juniors meet at 3 60 PM for songs and lessons. Regular Official Board meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The season’s last commission sale is in Osceola Saturday afternoon. see advertisement elsewhere.
Congressman McLaughlin informs Postmaster Snider that the Postmaster General has ordered an inspection for a new Osceola post office. The letter notes growing demand for federal buildings and urges citizens to prepare to present a strong case for a new facility.
Mrs John Peterson died Thursday January 20 at her daughter’s home in Silver Creek at 79 after a five week illness from a stroke and pneumonia. Survived by three daughters Mrs Cf West Mrs John Miller and Mrs Margaret Roach and son J Peterson, all former Osceola residents. Funeral services were held by the Christian Church pastor at Central City and the remains brought to Osceola for burial.
The marriage joined Velma Gooden and Earl Treadway last Wednesday January 19 at Mrs. David Treadway's home in David City. Velma, Osceola High School graduate, is daughter of Mr and Mrs S Gooden of Osceola. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Ben Treadway of near Shelby. They plan to start housekeeping on a farm northeast of Osceola and move in spring.
Victor H Durens hosted Mr and Mrs Funkhouser of Devan Minnesota as their guests the past week. R Krumbach has been absent due to a leg abscess from crank engine incident. Victor High students completed first semester work with fairly high averages. A 3 act comedy Yimmie Yousons Yale is to be staged by Victor High School soon.
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