Nebr Gas & Electric plans improvements if franchise granted
Robert A. Graham manager of the York district for the Nebraska Gas and Electric Co visited Osceola on business. He stated the company intends to extend its franchise if possible and to undertake major improvements including rebuilding the distribution system and possibly a new office and store in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebr. Gas & Electric Co
Robert A. Graham
York
Nebraska Gas& Electric Co
Osceola
Graham
Brown 60th Wedding Anniversary Observed Quietly
Mr and Mrs Myron J Brown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary quietly at home last Sunday. Local friends called and joined them for dinner, with a Relief Corps committee presenting a carnations bouquet and a Sunday school group offering songs and recitations. The paper corrects Mr Brown’s regiment to the 90th Illinois Infantry and notes they have 19 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron J Brown
Brown
J Brown
Nelson Brown
Mabel Macken
Alma
Nebr
Anna Jeffrey
M. J McChesney
Udirtnhe
Relief Corps
Vincent Clark
Card of Thanks from Farmers Grain Co Board
The Farmers Grain Co Board of Directors expresses appreciation to the American Legion the Legion Auxiliary the Legion male quartet Rev H A Taylor and all others who assisted in any way and were instrumental in making their annual meet a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
H. A. Taylor
Farmers Grain Co
Maple Leaf Club Meets With Nellie Benson
The Maple Leaf Club met with Mrs Nellie Benson on January 21, gathering 20 members and four visitors. Demonstrations entertained the group, followed by a nice lunch. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs Edith Frizzell on February 4 with all members urged to make it interesting.
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Maple Leaf Club
Nellie Benson
Edith Frizzell
Richards and Friends Visit Across Nebraska and Kansas
Local correspondence notes visits among area residents. T. D. Richards and family traveled to Hoxie Kansas for a three week stay. Ida Gion of Palmer Nebraska visited. Leona Nantkes taught in Fairbury and spent a weekend with Nantkes family. several households hosted guests including the Dawes and Newcomer families. radio gifts to Herrmann and Berck. various Sunday visits and meals reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Richards
Ida Gion
Palmer
Nebr
Kenneth Richards
Hoxie Kans
A. J. Herrmann
Elton Berck
Will Richmond
H F Nantkes
Leona Nantkes
Fairbury
H. F. Nantkes
A. E.dawes
L. L. Williams
L. L. Williams, Wife and Son, and — D. Adams
Jacob Amacher
Jean
James Younger
Sam Snider
Ross Richards
G. Herrmann
Chas
Newcomer
Dwight Newcomer
Lara Newcomer
Dwight
Green Chapel club hosts event and club news update
The Green Chapel club hosted a January meeting with demonstrations on cleaning methods, luncheon, and a broadcast program. Guests included state Farm Bureau leaders H L Keefe and D A Benson, with various local notices on moves, sales, and hospital surgery.
Night Owl bridge club hosts games and social events
Zelda Fentress entertained the Night Owl bridge club on January 21 with high score going to Mrs. Frank Leibee of Bradshaw, Raymond Kepner second, and Phil Campbell consolation. Upcoming gatherings include the Merry Workers on January 28 and a P. E. O. business meeting hosted by Mrs. L. M. Shaw.
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Zelda Fentress
Night Owl Bridge Club
Frank Leibee
Bradshaw
Raymond Kepner
Phil Campbell
Ladies Missionary Societies Meet Tuesday Afternoon
The Ladies Foreign and Home Missionary Societies met Tuesday afternoon to discuss upcoming projects and community outreach. Members shared plans for fundraising, prayer schedules, and coordinating with local churches.
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The
Ladies Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
Local Club Meetings Highlight January February Socials
The Baptist Missionary Society plans a February 3 meeting hosted by Mrs Chas Rosland and Mrs Wm Deland. The Monday Night Club enjoyed Jan 25 with hosts Mr and Mrs W E Snider and Mrs W E Adair. Ada Stark won first prize and Rev Mr Barr the consolation. Kensington gathering hosted by Mrs Frank Anderson honored Mrs Barr on her birthday. Entre Nous entertained Mrs P E Sickles at Mrs Victor Berggren’s home. Gab a lots to entertain next Wednesday with Mrs H H Cox hosting. Ride a Wees gathered at Mrs J L Heald’s. Mrs A Lund of Stromsburg attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Chapel
J. G. McCarthy
D E Powell
Reysler
Henry Smith
E. C Mouden
George Steever
J. E McCarthy
J. G McCarthy
Alvin Burke
Lloyd Lindsten
Lewis Berggren
Little International Sewing Club
R Hennings
E Adair
W E Snider
Calhoun
Ada Stark
Barr
F H. Ball
Kensington
Frank Anderson
Lillian Brown
Victor Berggren
P. E. Sickles
J. L. Heald
A . Lund
Stromsburg
Business Women's League Meets in Osceola
The Osceola Business Women's League held its second regular meeting at Peterson's studio on Monday January 25 at 7 30 P M. Fifteen new members were added bringing the charter total to 30. The secretary read minutes and federation letters, followed by a social hour and officer session. The group meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month and plans a party for February 8 with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women‘s League of Osceola
Peterson
Moonday
Bernice Brown
Edith Gray
Correction: Polk County liquor fines misreported
The Record notes an error in last week’s report on law enforcement activities. The fines figure for Polk County liquor violations was printed as 420.00 dollars but should have been 1495.00 dollars.
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Polk County
Wesley Chapel Club Meets and Hosts Basket Ball Tourney
The Wesley Chapel Club met Jan 20 at Mrs. Margaret Richards home with 20 members and two visitors. Delegates led Kitchen Saving Services lessons. The girls inter-class basketball results: Sophomores 0 over Freshmen 28, Seniors 29 over Juniors 3, seniors beat sophomores in a final, juniors beat freshmen. Next meeting Feb 4 at Mrs. Burgess home with a 1 pm dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Burgess before their move to Central City.
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Wesley Chapel Club
Margaret Richards
Myrtle Burgess
Osceola Suffer First Loss to Seward on Road
Osceola five fell 19 to 12 at Seward last Friday with an 8 to 9 halftime deficit. Seward hit several long shots in the second half as Osceola struggled to score. Upcoming home game against Shelby urged by local fans.
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Osceola
Seward
Seward Boys
Glur
Peterson
Veltmman
Lewis
Scholz
Horst
Shelby
Miss Weber Returns From Wahgo Weekend Visit
Miss Margaret Weber visited Wahgo with her parents over the weekend. Girl Reserve committee meetings were held Tuesday morning in their rooms. Devotionals were read and business was then brought up for discussion. A campaign for the second semester duel began and the winning committee will be entertained at a party by the losers.
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Girl Reserve
Marriage Licenses for Shostrom and Carlson
Robert E. Shostrom of Stromsburg and Grace K. Carlson of Stromsburg have filed marriage license applications.
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Robert E. Shostrom
Stromsburg
Grace K. Carlson
Farmers Union cooperative annual meeting set for Jan 30 1926
Notice is hereby given that on Saturday the 30th day of January 1926 the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Union Co operative Association of Osceola Nebraska will be held at one o'clock of said day in the offices of the Association in Osceola Nebraska. F A Swanson Secretary.
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Farmers Union Co-Operative Association of
Osceola
Nebraska
Polk County Rail Bonds Debate And Local News 1874
Fifty years ago the Homesteader urged Polk county residents to vote bonds to lure a railroad through the county. The issue also covers Grange activity in Congress, a Stromsburg Literary Society meeting, domestic life rumors, a probate court judgment, a mass meeting at Osceola on railroads, school district formation disputes, two marriages, Grange urging support for local enterprise, and notices about the Columbus Era startup.
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Polk County
Grange
Congress
Literary Society
Stromsburg
John A. Beltzer
We.kimmel
Osceola
M. Bell
Stephen Cunningham
C. C. Humphrey
John ¥. Martin
Merrick County
Elmvira A. Cunningham
Polk Co
Annual Meeting of the Farmers Grain Co. Held Tuesday
The Farmers Grain Co. Osceola stockholders met at the G. A. R. hall last Tuesday Jan 26 with broad attendance. They approved the manager and auditor reports and 8 percent stock interest checks. The event included a Legion Auxiliary dinner for about 200, a brief program with Rev H A Taylor, soloists Leon Merrick and a Legion quartet, and two board vacancies filled by Joe Wieseman and H A Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Grain Co
Osceola
G. A. R. Hall
A. S. Nelson
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
H. A. Taylor
Leon Merrick
Legion Quartet
H. C. Beebe
Joe Wieseman
H. A. Jones
State Fire Convention Held in Alliance
Chief C. V. Propst and Wilber Sargent returned from Alliance where the state firemen convention gathered 1100 delegates. Alliance provided extensive entertainment and accommodations while sessions offered many firefighting and prevention ideas to Osceola to adopt locally.
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C. V. Propst
Wilber Sargent
Alliance
Osceola
Local News Briefs Highlight Travels and Honors
Floyd West spent several days in omaha for medical treatment. Ida Hanson plans to leave Sunday for Chicago to attend the Interstate Merchants Council events and related banquets. Eva and Helix Whitelaker of Council Bluffs visited, Adolph Kresha of Valley precinct won county corn club honors and received a Poland China gift from the state college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd West
Maha
Ida Hanson
Chicago
Interstate Merchants Council
Shermar
Eva
Helix Whitelaker
Council Bluffs
Gubser
Beltzer
Adolph Kresha
Valley
County Corn Club
State Age College
Nebraska visit and accident reported
E. eight Gooden and Kenneth returned from Hazard Nebraska after visiting Dee Gooden and family. Mrs Pearl Richardson went back to University Place after a brief stay with her brothers R. G. and Phil Douglas. Mrs Louis Ogden suffered a painful scalding when a percolator handle broke while serving coffee.
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Gooden
Kenneth
Dee Gooden
Hazard
Nebr
Pearl Richardson
University Place
R. G
Phil Doug
Louis Ogden
Church Notes for Sep Tuagesima Sunday and Meetings
Sunday school next Sunday at 10 with Sep tuagesima Sunday. English morning service Sacrifice and Reward. Swedish evening service We are Christ's. Luther League to meet twice monthly, one for Bible study. Prepare for the Feb 4 meeting by reading the gospel of Luke. Ladies Aid to meet Thursday.
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Luther League
Ladies Aid
Church Services and Schedules for Eden Bapt'st Stromsburg and Others
Eden Bapt'st Church Stromsburg lists Sunday School at 10:00 Morning Worship at 11:00 B Y P A at 6:30 and Evening Service at 8:00. First Presbyterian notes Sunday School 10:00, Morning 11:00, Evening 7:30 with Thos E Barr as pastor. First M E Church invites worship with Sunday School 10:00, public services 11:00, Epworth League 6:30, public services 7:30. midweek 7:30 Wednesday led by H A Taylor.
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Thos. E. Barr
M. E
Epworth
H. A. Taylor
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Victor High School
Victor School
Stromsboro
Lee Willmschen
George Richmond
Gerald Obrist
Richard Hamilton
Lighthead
Donald Hoffer
Nellie Richmond
Georees
Zel Skidmore
Margaret Duren
Cornelia
Nellie) Skinner
Obadiah
Clara Prell
Nellie McIntyre
Obadiah Skinner
Karl Prell
Nellie Huntington
Margaret Teegerstrom
Oak Farm
George
Nellie
Romeo
A. E. Dawes
Jif F. Nantkes
H C Carlson
E. R Dillsaver
Green‘s Chapel Club
Ella Johnson
Esther Larson
Esther Berggexen
Vida Steever
Chas. Austin
Horton McKeag
H J. Willmsden
Beatrice
Web
ODD Fellows
Oscewed
Kunkel
Stone
Beebe
P. E. O. Sisterhood
L. M. Shaw
Legion and Auxiliary
York Posts
K. A Cornish
Albert Timm
H. H Cox
Marjorie Douglas
Violet Anderson
Martin Anderson
Mildred Anderson
Zella Gillmor
Baptist Missionary Society
Rosland
Wm Deland
Business Women’s
Mesdames Thelma Gibbins
Mae McBeth
Gerald Helderbess
Rising City
Phillip Wood
Glenn Gooden
Blanche
Anna Lindenmeyer
Margaret Weber
Wahgo
F. A. Swanson
State Grange
Columbus
Hensley
Reavis
Farmers Grain Company
Las
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First Presbyterian Church
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