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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1922

Page

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Filling Station Expansion Spreads in Osceola

Jay Hastings arranged with Standard Oil Co. to buy Oberg Bros. lots for a new filling station in Osceola. Oberg Bros. also negotiating with Rufus Walker for rear lots to relocate their blacksmith and wagon shops. Standard Oil expands from a local distributing station as Manhattan adds services. sale price is 4600 with paving or 3750 without.

Jay Hastings Standard Oil Co Oberg Bros Osceola Rufus Walker

Osceola Man Injured by Firework at Shelby

Oscar Anderson of Osceola was struck on the head by an unexploded rocket fragment during Shelby's Fourth of July fireworks. He suffered a severe gash, lost consciousness, and was rushed to Dr. Myers for stitches where he was reported to be recovering. A slow burning fuse or a dudding fuse caused the rocket to explode on impact.

Shelby Oscar Anderson Albin Anderson Mr. Anderson Dr. Myers

Eightieth Birthday Surprise for Uncle William Koehler

Uncle William Koehler celebrated his eightieth birthday with a surprise gathering Saturday evening. His children and families attended, sharing ice cream and cake and extending hearty congratulations. Attendees included George, John, Wesley, Walter Koehler and families, Elton Koehler, W G Hermann and family, Mrs. Clara Berck and sons, Robert Knapp and family. Rev. Chas Koehler was absent.

William Koehler Koehler George John Wesley Walter Koehler Elton Koehler W. G. Hermann Clara Berck Robert Knapp Chas. Koehler

Farewell Dinner For Mr and Mrs James Inness

About 25 neighbors and friends hosted a 6:30 dinner Thursday evening in farewell to Mr. and Mrs. James Inness before their departure for a trip back to England. Mr and Mrs Wm Welch were honored guests at the event, noted as a fitting tribute to the couple who will be temporarily absent on their native heath.

James Inness England Wm. Welch

Merricks Return from Monoch Visit to Studley Home

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Merrick arrived Tuesday morning from Monoch where they had stayed for several weeks at the home of their daughter Mrs. R. A. Studley.

Wm. Merrick Monoch R. A. Studley

Perry Miller Visits Valparaiso and Lincoln Friends

Perry Miller went to Valparaiso for a short call at the Jack McGowan home and met his newly arrived niece. He then traveled to Lincoln for a few days visit with friends there.

Perry Miller Valparaiso Jack McGowan Lincoln

Coronado in Quivera Pageant Planned by Ak-Sar-Ben

Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha plans a fall pageant titled Coronado in Quivera portraying the 1541 expedition into Nebraska territory. Historians note Coronado found only barren lands and ruined villages, while the event aims to educate Nebraska youth about early Middle West history and public interest is high.

Coronado Quivera Omaha Nebraska Philip of Spain Ak-Sar-Ben Ak-Sarben Middle West

Shelby Fourth celebrated with large crowd and close game

A large county crowd enjoyed Shelby's Fourth of July events with street exercises and a well planned tent program. The visiting glee club entertained as a crowd watched Shelby and Silver Creek play a close ball game won by the visitors in the last inning. Special police maintained order throughout.

Shelby Silver Creek

Social at U B church. visits noted across town

A schedule notes a C. E. social at the U B church tomorrow night. Multiple visits are reported, including Mrs. Bert Benda of Chadron, John Bennett and wife from Bradshaw, and Schuyler Berger with family visiting local relatives.

C. E U. B. Church

Local notes on family health, thefts, and hail losses

Emery reports his brother recovering well after surgery and back home in Burlington. The Record notes increased binder twine thefts in the south county during harvest causing annoyance to farmers. Floyd Gudgel seeks further spinal treatment in St Louis after military service. State hail adjustor C E Gibbs and Fred Oester Reicher assess farm damage with losses up to 80 percent, largest reported at Adolph Ast. Visitors from Corning Iowa travel to Fairbury then to Holdrege area visiting relatives.

Emery Burlington Floyd Gudgel Hackberry St. Louis Navy C. E. Gibbs Lincoln Fred Oester Reicher Adolph A Sam Arner Corning M. J. Arner Fairbury Dan Bar] Arner Milt Arner Mrs. Arner F. J. Simpson Havelock Kansas Colorado Bird City Gertrude Kidder Emery Pettys Deriver Lennie Abbot Palmer Lake Colorado Springs

Churches Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Themes

The Presbyterian church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m and 11:00 a m sacramental service. Preaching by Rev Thomas E Barr at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p m. Next Sunday sermons titled The Intellectual Value of The Cross and Sarpi the Hero of Venice.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Thos. E. Barr Sarpi Venice

Church Schedule Sunday School and Worship

First M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 oclock Pastor W. W. Hull extends a welcome to all.

M. E W. W. Hull

St Pauls Lutheran Church Activities and Services

Fourth Sunday after Trinity prayer meeting in church July 18 at 8 p m. Luther League entertainments at the Oberg home July 14 at 8 p m. Mrs. John Oberg and Mrs. Arthur Oberg serve. Sunday School 10 a m. English worship 11 a m. No evening service. Pastor to Green ley next Sunday. Deacon Gilbert Johnson to serve at local church. Ladies Aid met at the Oberg home. Harmony Society meets with Mrs Otelia Johnson Wednesday 2 30 p m. Adolph Serenius, Pastor.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Luther League John Oberg Arthur Oberg Arthur N. Johnson Greenley Gilbert Johnson Harmony Society Otelia Johnson Adolph Serenius

Grace and Valley Churches Weekly Services Notice

Grace and Valley Churches announce Sunday School and worship on Sunday morning. Plan your week to attend regularly. The session discusses character formation and the influence of good and bad forces on youth. Announcements will confirm Sunday evening services. J A Klein pastor.

Valley Churches J. A. Klein

Local travelers include LeMar couple and Muriel Jones

Dr and Mrs C L LeMar traveled to Omaha this morning. Miss Muriel Jones arrived from Central City to visit her sister Mrs Winferd Lovell.

C. L. LeMar Omaha Muriel Jones Central City Winferd Lovell

Beatrice Guests Include Miss Coonley and Mr Helmstadter

Miss Freda Coonley and Mr Carl Helmstadter of Beatrice were weekend guests of Miss Ilahull. Helmstadter, treasurer of Camp Shaldon in Columbus, was to return there next day. Coonley was Hull's Wesleyan roommate.

Freda Coonley Carl Helmstadter Beatrice Ilahull Helmstadter Columbus Camp Shaldon Miss Coonley Miss Hull Wesleyan

Wedding Bells Unites Ruth Walker and Judson Clark in Osceola

Ruth Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Walker married Judson G Clark of Lincoln Nebraska at First M B church on Sunday July 2 1922 after a pipe organ procession the double ring ceremony and a three course breakfast. Walker a Osceola post office deputy since graduation in 1914 and organist at the First M E church for seven years plus Clark a foreman at the Record now employed by the Lincoln Daily Star served in the navy in WWI. They will reside at 520 South 12th Street Lincoln Nebraska and a rich floral display decorated the church and home

Ruth Walker Rufus Walker Judson G. Clark Lincoln Nebr M. B Freda Matson W. W. Hull Miss Walker Osceola Lincoln Daily Star Clark Sam South 12Th St Neb. A

Call to Ex Service Men Join American Legion Post 91

The article urges veterans to join the American Legion, describing its aims as high and untarnished and arguing it is the best insurance policy for the nation. It highlights members from all service branches and calls for Wm. Wolfe Post No. 91 membership to strengthen the post.

Legion American Legion Chateau-Thierry Argonne Legon Wm. Wolfe The

Lovell and Jones Union Sealed in Osceola Ceremony

Winford W. Lovell and Ferne Jones were wed at 1 p.m. Sunday at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Tornquist officiating. The couple will reside in Osceola where Lovell runs a barber shop with Lovell and O’Fallon, following his service in the A A P No 1 at Kelley Field and overseas in England.

Winford W. Lovell E. E. Lovell Ferne Jones Central City Tornquist Hordville Osceola Lovell O’fallon Guy Lovell Uncle Sam Kelley Field Texas England

Innes Couple Embark On Summer Return to England

Mr and Mrs James Innes begin a long journey back to England for summer and autumn visits with friends of their youth. They rode as far as Omaha in the auto driven by Mr and Mrs Robert Inness who then traveled to Wisconsin. The party includes Raymond Kepner and S F Grindell of St Louis, brother of Mrs W F Kepner, who will stay at Plattville, Wisconsin, former home of Mrs Inness relatives.

Bert Benda Chadron John Bennett Bradshaw Matt Sterup Andrew Fredrickson Odebolt Town Schuyler Berger Fred Berger G. P. Jackson Grand Island Esther Berger Omaha Bell Telephone Co Herman Schade Osceola Odd Fellows Lodge John Jaax Lincoln Jaax Green Gables Grand Junction Colo Rev. C. Ruch Epworth Ruch Assembly Wm. Hanshew Philomath Oregon Frank Bennett Seth Bennett York Dorothy Ingalls James McMeekin Albert Wagner Louis Wag_ner Hackberry Piper City Ill Carl Fritz Braumann Charlie DeTurk Charlie BE. B. Abbott Denver Lennie James Innes England Robert Inness Wisconsin Plattville Wis W. F. Kepner Edith Florence Anderson Columbus Chas Smth Arborville A. Bauder Harlan Iowa Arvid Magnuson Gladys Adelson Cen_tral City Alice Murphy Harry Ayres Mitchell H. M. McGuffin R. H. Thesing Clifford Branting Oak Davis Ted Smith R. L. Smith Lesta Ethel Mace Kimball Nebr Rolla Mace Harry Dahlgren Hastings Avery Company Abe Mallonee O. B. Frazier Lyda Cummins Stromsburg John Filman Bnor Alfred Mkéarney Normal O F. Alfred Steen Peterson W. A. Refshauge Art Hokinson John Greenwall Chas. Bodine Wausa A. Baldwin H. A. Murphy Julia Stevens Kearney Normal T. A. Stevens Clyde Ayres Seattle Henry Christenson Mrs. Mitchell Elmer Gilmer Colorado Anna Nierman Mary Nierman E. F. Graff Seward James Thomas Galesburg Chas Linstrom Rochéster Minn E. M. Burke Carl MecNeeley Geraldne Norma Cape Girard Horrocks Oshkosh C. A. Jack Ruth Tekamah C. G. Jack Margaret Jack David Carlson Hebron Oscar Cal O F Alfred Genoa John Alfred

Baptist Missionary Society Meets July 13 At Mrs Randall Home

The regular July meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society will be held at the home of Mrs. Hazel Randall Thursday afternoon July 13 at 2 30. Subject The Negro of Today Leader Mrs B F Brown. Mrs E H Lindquist President.

The Baptist Missionary Society Hazel Randall B. F. Brown E. H. Lindquist

Stromsburg News Highlights Local Visits and Summer Plans

Mrs Lloyd Wright visited the county seat as Stromsburg prepares for a seven day chautauqua starting July 28. Families and locals travel to Lincoln Omaha Beatrice and Council gatherings for summer visits with relatives and friends. farm upgrades and auto trips mark the Fourth of July period.

Lloyd Wright Stromsburg Big Spring Albert Hillberg Bennie Sigler Chicago Wesley Colson Dewey Sigler Osceola

Silver Creek Triumph Over Shelby In Close Baseball Game

A dusty Shelby Turday game saw Silver Creek defeat Shelby 4 to 3 in a tight contest. McClung held on for six innings, Ballenger and Curren excelled on the mound, while Ballenger’s three bagger sparked a late rally. crowd enjoyed sharp plays and a lively ninth inning before the visitors pulled ahead.

Shelby Turday Shelby Over Creek Silver Creek Owen McClung Ballenger McClung George Curren Irvin Taddekin lin_er Douglas Bob Teddekin Shelb Ed Taddekin Kernan Taddekin Bob Taddekinr Mc_ Beth Fred Schank

Disappeared Boy Robert Deeds Found in Omaha

Robert Deeds, second son of Mr and Mrs D B E Deeds, vanished Tuesday after going to play with neighbors. Sheriff Potter issued alerts to nearby towns with no trace until noon when he was located in Omaha. No reason for his disappearance is known to his parents.

Robert Deeds D. BE. Deeds Potter Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manhattan Station MR. and Mrs. James Inness Clark-Walker Polk C. J. Christenson C. C. Christenson St. Paul H. Christenson Frank Swanson George Olson Abel E. P. Swanson Frank Anderson August Anderson Oma_ha N. W. Cunningham Cunningham C. O Eckles Sven Halden Jaunita Carlson Eckles W. A. Fusby Estes Frank Myrberg Sam Johnson Walter Nelson Leander Holm Frank Colson Colson Ferce Government Hospital Fort Bayard New Mex Commercial Club Albert Sundberg D. B. Carter A. K. Crow Rodney Allison Thompson Allison Grace Stevens W. A. Stevens Hardville
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