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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
1
A lengthy reflection on the public as a living force weighing acts of government, business, and graft. It argues public conscience, vigilance, and pro bono publico, with a focus on private versus public management of utilities and a call to individual responsibility. It closes with a marriage notice of Gladys Schwab and Charles Lehmkuhl in Polk County.
The program for the eighth grade commencement on Saturday June 21 features a male quartet Dwight Alverson David Nelson Homer Beebe Edward Anderson an invocation by Rev R J McKenzie a vocal solo Ruth Smith a address by ex supt W K Fowler a violin solo Geraldyn Walrath diploma presentations by Amelia Rasmussen and benediction by Rev Taylor The motto Climbing red white and blue colors and admission ten cents Former State Superintendent Fowler noted as Nebraska Teacher editor and a practical school man with weighty ideas to hear.
Mayor H C Beebe orders immediate compliance with a new ordinance. Property owners must keep the parking space in front of their property clear of weeds and maintain lawn care. Refuse must be removed from streets to allow mowing, and all tree limbs and material moved at once.
Charles J. Lehmkuhl of Wahoo and Gladys Minnie Schwab of Osceola, both 22, have filed for a marriage license. The filing indicates plans to wed in the near future.
Miss Vena F. Pearce daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Pearce of Litchfield Nebraska wed Mr Thomas H Sanford of Pleasanton Nebraska at 8 pm Saturday June 14 in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev Louis Humphrey of the Presbyterian church. The couple will reside in Pleasanton Nebraska. Out of town guests included William McBeth Mary McBeth Robert McBeth Vereane Mrs Wm Fentress Zelda Lois Norval Pearce Dallas Seaburg and Mrs Lester Seger.
Last Saturday in Polk County the Junior Red Cross Day faced disruption as rain prevented some rural representatives from arriving and reduced crowd turnout. Fifteen decorated cars joined a parade, 80 baskets sold, $85 raised from sales and a yard booth. Auctioneers Ware Hayhurst Westberg and Lewis had planned to sell baskets but final sale was delayed to 9 pm with Hayhurst and Lewis handling the sale. Young Red Cross helpers wore costumes and expressed interest in a future event.
A general change of train schedule will become effective June 22 and patrons planning trips are advised to consult the Union Pacific agent regarding the changes.
H. F. Bense, who had been in town from Burkett for several days tending his property, returned Saturday morning and expects to stay again in a week or two.
Eight men with a combined age of 582 years met recently in Greencastle Indiana at the Putnam county courthouse. The group ranged from sixty one to ninety years old including Uriah Gassa way ninety Elijah Grantham eighty nine Robert Harbison seventy one George Smith seventy Hiram W Dicks seventy one Jesse Boyd sixty seven James Harlan sixty three and Louis Phillips sixty one.
The Farmers Union Osceola Branch has bought out the Swede Home store of O F Branting and will finish invoicing and take possession this week. Martin Anderson of Osceola and Carl Cederburg will run the store, both returning soldiers with solid experience, while the Osceola Branch supplies stock and manages purchasing to avoid overstock.
E T Roberts was taken to York Hospital for gallstone surgery and rests well. Mrs. August Johnson of Swede Home was hospitalized for a foot wound requiring needle removal. Epworth League social entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Herrmann with program and refreshments. City wires in alleys reduced to improve safety and appearance. County grading with new 12 foot blade grader and active projects on Schuyler to Osceola road. Cement culvert contract awarded to F R Pesparios of LeMars Iowa for $2000. no bid for paved road segment south of Schuyler. Miss Ethel Westberg leaves Hastings for Omaha Commercial High School English post with $600 raise. Lt H L Karrer back from overseas. detailing as army dentist with service across Fort Crook Camp Cody Sill and overseas assignment finishing in the 79th unit. He plans to resume Omaha practice soon.
Pleasant Corners Local No. 524 and dairymen in the county met at F A Swanson's, with about 375 friends present. D H Propps spoke on dairy foods and essential factors in dairying. John Frazier discussed marketing dairy products. Music by Buckley Swanson and others, iced cream served. The Lone Maple Local 783 organized women groups led by Mrs. Merrick with five new men as well. Community spirit and dairy progress highlighted.
A column contrasts ethnic stereotypes with American identity using rural farming imagery. It discusses Irish Germans and other groups, noting that heritage alone does not guarantee good citizenship or value. It ends by noting cattle breeding terms like shorthorn and herd headers.
The local Farmers Union met at Fred Merrick's home with an ice cream supper. Mrs. Merrick was named president and Mrs. Moore secretary to assist the county agent. A musical program and lecture are planned for June 25 at Wesley Chapel to benefit the society.
A Columbus report describes formation of a dog hair association to promote fleece production for industrial use. The piece notes hair, not wool, is valuable from spaniel and Pekingese dogs and can blend with wool to yield fabrics.
Philadelphia notes First Lieut Samuel T. Smith from Arkansas received the Distinguished Service Cross at Franklin Field, after twice fleeing an earlier presentation in a Philadelphia hospital. He was cited for repeatedly risking his life to rescue wounded comrades under heavy shellfire in France.
The article recalls the shipboard mascot Sport of Casualty who served with Company in the Argonne campaign. Sport was gassed with Private Ingels and wore an olive drab blanket bearing gold wound stripes two service chevrons and a red keystone.
G P Williams, a local farmer, shows a one year old two foot hog with elephant shaped feet and a duck tail. The odd animal was displayed near Hamburg Arkansas drawing curiosity from residents.
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