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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
The author lampoons the June bug as a shambling, noisy intruder that plows into people and soup, mainly in June. The piece mocks its blundering nature, its attraction to lights, and the trouble it causes in courting, domestic life, and evenings on the porch.
The headquarters seek ideas for a practical use of June bugs. They request suggestions from readers or experts to provide a helpful contribution to their efforts.
Numerous Stromsburg notices detail residents names travels and events. Dr Vance Sharp buys a Ford coupe. A son born to Oscar and wife. Visitors come and go from York Lincoln and Omaha. The D A R picnic hotel work and undertaker meetings noted. A rash of chicken thefts worries rural families.
The Tenth Annual Convention of the Women's Home Missionary Society will meet at the M. E. church on Tuesday through Thursday with evening sessions. Rev. W. W. Hull will preside and Mrs. S. A. Snider chairs the entertainment committee. About seventy five delegates from across the state will attend along with visitors and program participants.
Mrs. Wm Watts and daughters Muriel and Bernice traveled from Loup City on Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E M Watts. They met Eva Watts their daughter and sister who taught at Lyons this year. They will return home later this week.
The Farmers State Bank of Osceola moved into the McCoy building on the east side of the square last Thursday after Surety State closed. F. E. Merrick remodeled the 23 by 58 foot interior with 28 by 35 foot banking room. private, directors, supply and vault rooms feature pine rear and oak front. Officers are N. L. Nelsorf president, P. W. Horst cashier, Kenneth Cornish assistant cashier.
Mr E. 0. Mickey Polk County Red Cross chair calls a Monday June 12 1 30 pm meeting of branch representatives. He has coordinated care for ex service men seeking hospital or Veterans Bureau aid including compensation vocational training and medical or dental care. Nebraska has Red Cross nurses and soldier workers with disaster relief units in Lincoln and Grand Island ready for state wide deployment.
At the Manytask Campfire Girls weekly meeting hosted by Miss Dorothea Dixon plans were laid for a July camping trip to Milford. The group will stay several days at the Kiwanis camp and enjoy a social bake sale the following Saturday at Hansen & Frahm market.
Mr and Mrs John Irland and Mr and Mrs Joe Williams attended the eighty fifth birthday of Herman Schrader, an early Polk county settler, at daughter Mrs Mary Richter home in Gresham. Sixty three people joined neighbors in recalling early days and honoring Schrader.
C A Olson is building a modern two story residence on State street near the A O Monson place. The 28 by 32 foot brick veneer home will have a full basement a 10 by 13 sun room and an elaborate front porch with heavy columns. J F Jackson directs the construction and Frank Shelmadine handles the mason work. The two story house will include a large fireplace and modern heating system.
The Ladies Aid marks its birthday with a Friday program and social at the church. District Epworth League delegates attend from Irma Nuquist Louise Richmond and Marjorie Sturdevant. Nebraska W H M S annual convention to meet June 13 to 15 at this church. Children’s Day program next Sunday at eight, with offerings requested. Sunday school 10, morning worship 11. Mrs. Harvey sang last Sunday morning. Evening services shortened for the next three months. Wear coats if hot but keep modest. W. W. Hull.
Dana Deeds arrived in the city from Kearney on Saturday morning. The visit draws attention from local residents and media outlets tracking regional travel.
Dr. C. H. Campbell traveled from Columbus on Sunday to visit his mother Mrs. Frank Campbell, his sister Nellie Campbell, brother George Campbell, and his wife.
Attorney H. H. Campbell traveled to Lincoln on Sunday to present the Benda appeal in the Nebraska Supreme Court, challenging a decision from Lancaster county district court.
All forenoon services in the valley with a Children's Day program at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00. An evening program in town at 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to both. The pastor J. A. Klbsin asks for a packed house morning and evening.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaber on Tuesday. Mrs. Nelson of Weston visits with her daughters Mrs. Wm. Deland and Mrs. Chas. Rosland. D. L. Domer, former Rising City superintendent, in town on business. Eugene Engelhardt sustains a cut on his foot after running in front of a mowing machine. Mrs. Gillispie hosts Eastern Star retirees. New offices to be installed at the next meeting. Neighbors repaint and reseal the Valley Church property. Miss Eva Watts of Loup City visits uncle E. M. Watts on trip home from Lincoln. F. H. Fredrickson urges county cooperation for the Polke county picnic.
The county picnic plan runs on time with top talent secured for speaking and music. The day aims to unite and boost cooperation among county organizations, led by W E Pierson as Program Committee Chairman.
The veteran Irish settler Charlie Dunn reaches the seventy second mile stone on Sunday. His family hosted a feast at the Bert Dunn homestead to celebrate. He landed at Castle Garden at twenty and moved to Columbus, continuing to work in this area. Charlie and Mrs. Dunn enjoy good health. He recalls County Cavan as his boyhood home recalling his birth anniversary.
I thank those who helped make the ice cream social at my home a success and business people for donations to this worthy cause presented by N. G. A. Nelson.
Shelby J. Te Brandt, Wallace Kinney, and Ohn Ingalls travel to Lincoln on business. Local births include a girl to the Kuntzelmans and a boy to the Reeders. The Shelby team defeats Brainard 8 to 2 as community events, hospital notes, and visits to Columbus, Omaha, and Lincoln fill the week.
A twenty five member Polk County group visited Lincoln and Omaha during the Boys and Girls Club Week. They attended lectures, toured city sites, and were hosted by the Nebraska Farmer Radio program and local chambers. A premium for achievements supported travel. Plans for a Polk County Fair the week of September 27 are set.
Mrs Lou Timmons departed for her home in Alliance on Tuesday night following a short visit with relatives here.
Cards announce the approaching marriage of M C Reisdorf of Shelby to Miss Florence Dunn of Platte Center set for Monday, June 12. Both are well known, with Miss Dunn having taught in Polk County schools for several years.
Mrs E R Ware returned home from Norfolk Saturday night after a two week stay at her son Harold Ware and wife. A baby girl arrived and is doing fine, granting Mrs Ware the distinguished title of grandmother which Grandpa Ware modestly shares.
Fullerton residents host and travel to nearby states with numerous visitors. Shelby guests include Mr and Mrs Conrad Thelen visiting Carl Thelen in Arnold Nebraska before returning to Shelby. Mrs Dr J Woodard flies to Omaha for a short stay. Mrs Jack Hill visits Mrs N L Nelson. Blanche Stonebarger visits with Jeanne Dexter. Mrs C H Lundwall and her children depart after two weeks with August Sieverts. Mr and Mrs Bert Atkinson relocate from Stanton after selling Statton Picket. Rev and Mrs Frank McMeekin visit from Oregon en route to Montezuma Iowa then Oregon again. Will Kelly unveils a new stucco front for the theatre with arc lights and bandstand top. veranda work advances for next Wednesday concert.
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