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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
Mr Hildreth representing Standard Chautauqua visited Osceola to finalize six days of entertainment from August 2 to 7. He detailed feature numbers planned for the big circuit event and met with local business leaders to arrange details.
Polk Lee Grafe son of Mrs. L O Gion died at his mother's home last Sunday at ten. He was buried Wednesday at Aurora after a Baptist service led by Rev Neal. He leaves a wife five children and his family. The harvest is nearly over in Polk with threshing in progress. Several local visits and small notes from Slater Gresham Hastings Lincoln Oregon and other nearby places are recorded along with club activities and a birthday surprise for Rev Bay. The Polk school board reorganized Monday with Oscar Strand moderator J L Stouffer treasurer and A W Shafer director.
Ww. J. Query returned Friday from Julesburg Colorado where he went to assess harvest conditions on his land. He says the harvest is later there than here and the grain is not yet ready.
Notice to voters says booths for the July 18 primary are at the new court house with the north entrance open and the south entrance closed. Voters in Osceola wards will vote at the new court house next Tuesday.
Rev Franklin Lohr arrived from Blue Springs to visit his daughter Mrs Hewitt and will stay with daughter Mrs W A Cornish before returning to Columbus. Osceola men N L Nelson and Martin R Anderson stopped by Monday with Anderson seeking the Republican bid for County Clerk. A Poynter wheat field burned north of the UP tracks after a passing train sparked flames, burning about a hundred shocks. Work advances on a new filling station with W H Kelley leading the crew. Mr and Mrs Ben Zedicher and Mr and Mrs Rial Brazee with Mrs E Brazee visited Bradshaw and stayed with Mr and Mrs John Bennett. Charlie Streeter of David City and Shell Streeter of Lincoln were guests of Pete Sommerstedt’s family last Thursday.
William Trullingery Hanshew born near Pittsburg Iowa 1846 died at his Shelby Nebraska home July 10 1922. He served in the 7th Iowa Cavalry from 1863 to 1866 and married Edwinne Bates in 1873 at Osceola Nebraska. Survived by nine of eleven children and many grandchildren. The obituary notes family visits and community movements and local business and social updates.
In central eastern Nebraska the one crop system is challenged as farmers push diversification with livestock. A rotation including wheat, corn, oats, alfalfa, soybeans, and grasses, plus hogs and cattle, is urged to stabilize yields and protect future generations. George J. Henderson and family traveled from Omaha to visit G. T. Ray's family.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and for the flowers during the death and burial of our husband and father Edwinnie Hanshew.
Monica-Sophia Fuchs of Pierce married Osceola Nebraska native Joseph Schott on June 20 1922 at St Josephs church with Rev Theo Mester officiating. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s parents home and plan to settle in a new Osceola home. many relatives and friends attended.
Sunday school at 10:00 a m and 11:00 a m Sacramental Service Preaching by the pastor 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Christian Endeavor 7:00 p m Sermon topics July 16 11:00 a m The Necessity of the Cross 8:00 p m Thomasius The Liberator Rev Thomas E Barr Pastor
Sunday school begins at 10 with morning worship at 11 o’clock. A welcome to all attendees. W. W. Hull, Pastor.
Grace and Valley Churches announce Cincinnati deaconess Miss Frickey will speak Sunday on healing the world s wounds. She argues all current problems are moral and urges leaders to diagnose, plan, and relieve troubled nations while a basket collection funds her travel expenses.
St Pauls Lutheran Church hosts Luther League meeting tomorrow evening July 14 at the Oberg home with the Oberg families as hosts. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Divine morning worship at 11 in Swedish and English service at 8 p.m. League business and matters of importance to be discussed. Pastor Adolph Serenius extends a cordial welcome.
Mrs. J. C. Clark came up from Lincon Tuesday for a short visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Walker and returned to Lincoln yesterday afternoon.
Ex service members without victory medals can request blanks from the Post adjutant or commander. Those who have not paid 1922 Legion dues may do so through the Adjutant, Commander, or Finance officer. Ladies may organize an Auxiliary via the Post Adjutant who provides charter blanks. Help us build up our post fall in.
A farewell party for Mrs. Charley Ang drew 45 to 50 relatives on a Friday evening before her return trip to Sweden for the summer. A two course meal followed by a good time marked the event held at the Ang home with numerous local relatives in attendance.
Osceola Nebraska council met June 1 1922 with full membership. Minutes from May 2 to May 16 1922 approved after corrections. Several salary and insurance items approved. Library board changes: Nuquist resignation accepted Hanson appointed. Crossing rails notice issued to UPRR Boss. Adjourned to June 8 1922.
The W C T U will hold a bake sale on Saturday July 15 at 8 o clock at Hanson and Frahm meat market. Contributions are gratefully accepted from anyone wishing to donate.
Miss Alice Matheson returned from a trip to York on Tuesday. Miss Zelda Fentress visited Lincoln on Wednesday to spend the day.
Threshing is widespread in Polk County with machines running and wheat arriving at Osceola elevators. Local samples test No 1 and weigh over 60 pounds while moisture remains high. Most cutting done. yields and quality look strong though some farmers faced setbacks.
Mrs Elma Kahn formerly Miss Elma Lund of Omaha arrived Friday with her brother in law Mr R K Weber to tend the grave of her sister Mrs Vera Lund Weber who died a few weeks ago and whose remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery.
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