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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
1
A fire of unknown origin swept the barn at Wm. Zimmerman’s southeast Osceola home yesterday morning. It consumed the barn, two work horses, hay and feed, a wagon, and a small shed. Neighbors and Osceola fire units fought the blaze. insurance covers the loss. The farm belongs to the estate of the late Mrs. J. F. Bense.
The Maple Leaf Club met Thursday June 4 at Mrs. Mary Miller’s home with fourteen members and four visitors despite bad roads. A June 12 ice cream and cake supper was planned at Addie Wieseman’s, and June 19 meeting with Mrs. Neela Dunn will include a demonstration. Mrs. Ethel Dake led a splendid program and lunch was served by Mrs. Lou Miller.
Next Sunday June 14 Osceola residents plan patriotic displays including a flag at homes. Legion flags will be shown in the business section if the weather is fair.
The Clean Up committee and Park Board authorize planting at intersections on the Meridian and White Way highways. After delays from cold weather and plant shortages, the plants arrived and will be placed promptly. Residents at affected intersections are asked to water and care for the plants through the summer.
William W. Norton of Polk Nebraska, son of the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, married Catherine Hayden, niece of former Democratic candidate for state auditor, in a late night ceremony at Council Bluffs. Norton obtained a marriage license after arriving to take a state bar exam. The service was led by Rev. James P. Lynn.
Joseph L. Howland and Miss Sue Gierhart were married at Rev C H Leonard’s residence with only the bride’s mother and sister as attendants. The groom, a prominent contractor, has served as Penrose school board secretary and Sunday school treasurer. The couple left for Greekwood for a brief honeymoon.
Correspondence notes a minister’s sermon closing with a humorous question about heaven. The article invites church members to services on Sunday June 14 and previews a report from the 1925 Western Christian Convention. It also covers local births, crop worries over fat worms, and the Polk county ministers annual picnic set for Monday June 15 with horse shoe and baseball fun. Miss Louise Helmoo Nashville arrives to visit Mrs. Joseph Fix.
Local residents travel for visits to Lincoln Columbus Omaha and York. Families listed include Reece McBeth Leiber Lavery Hayhurst Abts Umshler and Buelow. Hog and cattle shipments are reported to South Omaha by Schneider Scow and Kosch, plus a child injury case from a power washer.
The Grace and Valley Sunday Schools held their annual picnic last Friday in Mike Horst grove north of the city. Windy but ideal weather drew a large crowd of pupils, members and friends. Cars brought attendees before noon for a bounteous dinner served by the ladies. The afternoon featured games and a baseball match that sparked excitement.
George Craven of Craven Lumber Co is adding a coal shed at the local yard. The structure will have a six inch cement base and cover 14 by 90 feet with a 24 foot height. An approach from the west pavement will speed loading and unloading.
H C Beebe president of the White Way Highway in Nebraska will report progress on charting the highway after a delegation visited western towns. The meeting covers major business and road boosters are invited. Refreshments will be provided. come early for a front seat.
The Stromsburg community dairy calf club met at City Hall on June 10 to organize. Ten boys enrolled with Arthur Morris chosen as leader. Members include Clifford Carlson Grayton Carlson Curtis Johnson Evan Myers Paul Bodine Charles Cherry Keith Kinberg Harlan Donelson Harold Adams Loyal Knerrada Floyd Fellows. An election named Curtis Johnson president and Keith Kinberg vice president with Harold Adams as secretary. County Agent Adair outlined calf responsibilities as calves are expected to arrive next week. the stock is described as high quality.
Miss Mildred M Brooke arrives from Lincoln where she graduated June 6 from the University School of Pharmacy. After a short vacation she will join her father in operating the Brooke Drug Co. store. She is Osceola High School class of 1923 alumna and very popular.
Osceola Lodge No 65 A F and A M offers two lots at the southwest corner of the square Lot numbers 8 and 9 Block 10 original Town of Osceola for sale to highest bidder. Sealed bids due by 12:00 noon Thursday June 25 with a $500 certified check. Lodge may reject all bids. Bids filed with W O Clark Master.
Olof Peter Nelson born October 4 1835 in Kristdala Kalmar Lan Sweden immigrated 1859 to America living in Marshall county Illinois then Paxton and Farmersville later back to Marshall county joining Lutheran church at Varna. He moved to Polk county Nebraska in 1882 farm west of Osceola then Swede Home church deacon for years. Later moved to Ganado Texas on a rice farm where his wife Christina Maria died. He died June 3 1925 at Emmanuel hospital Omaha at 89 years 8 months leaving eight children forty two grandchildren twenty six great grandchildren one brother and many relatives. Funeral at Swede Home church.
The Swede Home church choir will present a musical program at the church at eight o'clock on Monday evening June 15. Adults pay 25 cents and children 15 cents for admission. Nc is invited to attend.
The Woman's Club formed an Arts and Crafts department with officers Mrs. George Campbell as chairman and Mrs. George Craven as vice chairman. Members must choose departments by June 15 and contact chairmen. The N B B O Club gathers at Stromsburg with Mrs. Jim Branting next Wednesday.
The alumni banquet will be held tomorrow evening at the school house with Miss Glenna Mathesor in charge of arrangements. A fishing group including H. C. Duncan, Clyde Smith, Phil Campbell, Kenneth Cornish and families enjoyed a trip to Blaser's Slough near Duncan on Sunday. Floyd Lindquist injured his foot while fishing yesterday. Mrs. George McCoy traveled to Shelby for a short visit. George Carson Roy Erickson and wives returned Tuesday from a fishing trip to Lake Andes. Allen Ray Ped Miller Map Anderson and Dave Nelson went to the Platte Tuesday and caught 99 fish. The outing brought many cars along the Platte roads the last two days.
The Nelson family and relatives express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during their bereavement. They appreciate the beautiful songs, decorations, and flowers. Names listed include Elving Nelson of Los Angeles and others from Nebraska, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas.
The W Cc T U will host a Sunset social at 2 30 P M on Wednesday June 17 in the M FE church parlors. Members are urged to attend to help entertain their guests. Flower Mission Day was observed June 9 by sending bouquets to sick and shut in people.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute notes diversification boosts production and profits in 1924. Butter prices fall from January highs, drop to 35 cents by April, then rebound due to import and production shifts. Cows yield strongly, fluid milk floods markets, and consumer per capita use rises, stabilizing late in the year.
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