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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, announces its continued service to Osceola Nebraska with post office registration under the 1879 act. Local readers are urged to follow that historic paper for community events, notices, and updates.
A June 1903 Osceola column recalls a newborn son to Judge Ball’s family, a sleepwalking incident involving Marion Shaw, a brakeman exam passed by Clyde Courtney, plans for a new Auditor ium, and progress on Fourth of July fundraising. Ancillary items mention a near-bridge accident, a 59th district celebration, obituaries, Legion baseball, and community moves.
Article outlines brain cell activity and EEG methods using skin electrodes and amplified currents to record brain waves. It notes sleep and disease effects on wave rate and strength, and mentions normal brain activity and convulsions. Church notices from St Edwards Nebr include sermon, Luther League, and Sunday School picnic schedule.
The town reported Dr C H Campbell of Columbus now Captain in the army medical corps. A home wedding united Elizabeth Spalding to Burham Miller. Neva Richards married Milford Forsythe at Grand Island. A child was born to Mr and Mrs Sargent. Donally Webster wed Pyrle Rocile White in Lincoln. Charles Anderson, former Osceola resident, died in Burlington Iowa. Donors toward the United Brethren church sale pro-rate about 200 dollars.
In Nebraska letters to Washington praise fair play and petition rights while noting war tension. A Nebraskan Congress member recounts mean letters branding aid measures and pro Nazi views, contrasting with respectful letters from home. All-time air travel records mark Decoration Day with airlines turning away passengers due to limited capacity.
Liberty district notes an annual picnic supper at Greens Chapel hosted by Liberty Local No. 573. Jolly Workers gather at Mrs. Albert Teegerstrom’s home. School Board election yields Victor Hennings moderator and incumbents re-elected. several local directors and the treasurer returned. Family and visiting news from Omaha to Oshkosh appears throughout.
Mrs. Fred K. Johnson spent several days early this week visiting Holdrege and related family in the area while Hebron residents were weekend guests at home.
A collection of satirical quips and wry observations on politics work and society. Jests touch on relatives labor unions debts and silly mishaps with sharp humor and regional slang from assorted voices.
Rev Albert W Lapthorne will lead church services on Sunday June 15 with Church School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m including a sermon We Put To See Friday June 13 the Ladies Aid meets with officer elections for the Woman's Society of Christian Service all congregation ladies should attend serving committee chair Mrs James Gibbons leads this serving committee
Next Sunday after Trinity the Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 with no Evening Worship Frances Bankson of
Mr and Mrs Frank Klein and daughter Mary Miss Mary Conway of Shelby James Conway and daughter Patricia Ann of Spalding were Sunday guests in the E Messing home Mrs Lester Anderson of Exeter visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Cerny. Parish ladies hosted a picnic for the Children and sisters after vacation school. About 60 children attended Mr and Mrs Edward Messing and Vincent and Marilyn with George Eller and Mary Klein of Shelby visited Lincoln Monday. Vincent stays for the University Summer Session.
Mrs Sander Peterson hosted a Wednesday gathering with Gust Peterson, Edgar Smiths, Peterson family, Fresno visitor Harley Olseen, and Gust Chindgren party. Elaine Lundstrom marked her 3rd birthday Friday with her mother Mrs Martin Lundstrom. Morris Johnson of Orion Illinois visited, returning Monday. Larson family members attended the Seward milking Shorthorn Parish Show Monday. High Prairie Club received guests from Mrs Frank Bolton’s Friday event, aided by Mrs Arthur Eckstrom and Mrs Clarence Eckstrom. a shower honored bride Rolland Eckstrom.
Stoner Club will meet June 18 with Mrs. Anna Pearson as hostess. Myrtle Marak assists and Hazel Randell leads the program. Nearby visits include Osceola, Omaha, Sidney, and Scottsbluff trips by several families and individuals.
Miss Maxine Young of Fullerton was a guest in the C. L. Duke home for several days starting the first of the month.
Mrs. Cedric Finnecy welcomed a baby girl at Osceola hospital on Friday. Visiting from Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Deland and Mr. Brant called on Mrs. B. Hester and Louis, and on Mr. Dake, fellow schoolmates not seen since 1898. Clariece Heim of Lincoln visits Mrs. Mina Bucht before summer in Los Angeles.
Social notes from Wesley Chapel report Mr and Mrs Roy Frizzell and Mr and Mrs Floyd Frizzell of Silver Creek hosted by Bruce Pickett with Cedric Fineey visiting. Various relatives and friends gathered for birthdays and visits as local life unfolds. Richard Merrick is reelected District 40 moderator and the community votes to erect a schoolyard fence.
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