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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
A rustic verse extols roasting ears and grinding stones while a court case records a guilty plea and fifteen days in county jail plus a $25 fine. The page also notes Dr LeMar resuming practice and lists July newspaper subscriptions and renewals with numerous names.
July births announced includes a daughter for Frank and Mrs Walker on July 1, a son for W O Cox on July 20, and a son for Frank Linstrom on July 23. The John L Soderburg Co. awarded a dig contract to Nathan Elledge for 27 14¢ per cubic yard as work begins today. Concrete work on the new swimming pool is done and water turned in, with subscriptions needed to complete remaining tasks. A reception honored N P Hult at Swede Home Church with a silver roving cup and warm wishes for weeks of visiting in Polk County. Mrs Fleming celebrated her eighty eighth birthday with a surprise party and a large floral display. Uncle Nate Elledge sustained a painful left hand injury during cattle TB testing, with bones displaced and recovery expected to be lengthy. Oscar Carlso n, an employee of Public Service Co., caused a disturbance at H H Mills boarding house, leading to arrest for disturbing the peace. A new Osceola traffic ordinance is to be enforced restricting parking, turning rules, and safe driving practices across the city. Citizens urged to keep pavements clean and prevent debris on streets.
Gordon S. McKenzie and Ruby H. Lindholm were married Thursday July 14 in David City by Judge I T McCaskey. They reside in Osceola with bride’s parents C A Lindholm. Both natives of Osceola and graduates of local high school, McKenzie class of 1919 and Lindholm class of 1920. McKenzie served in Company F 2d A A P during the war and saw service on the Pacific coast. The bride has worked as a stenographer for Hastings & Mickey.
The Swede Home Local Farmers' Union invites all to a Harvest Picnic at John Anstrom's farm one half mile west and a mile south of Swede Home next Wednesday August 3. The day will feature a full program of speaking music athletic sports and baseball games with free coffee and well filled baskets. All are welcome to celebrate the harvest.
The Shelby community prepares for the Shelby Chautauqua opening next Saturday. A busy week includes local events, visits, and town news ranging from roads, family births, and farm duties to the ongoing preparations for the upcoming program.
Numerous residents travel for family visits and business. Cars from Stromsburg residents include new Buick touring car and a Dodge touring car bought from local dealers. The Stromsburg Chautauqua opens for a seven day run. Community members visit relatives in Chicago Omaha Kearney and Denver areas while others host guests at local homes. The Rystrom Co installs a new Creuse Clear Vision gas line service tank. A Swedish wedding and church housewarming are noted among local social events.
Osceola residents weigh reviving the city fruit and vegetable drier. Subscriptions funded its purchase years ago, and a Friday meeting at 8 pm in D H Shultz block will decide if and who will operate it, with rent as low as 30 dollars. Local Variety Store advertises glassware at six for 45 cents.
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