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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
4
A humorous World War I tale follows a brawny black infantryman marching to the front after a quart of French wine. He demands war from his trench, only to be knocked flat by a German mortar and quip that Germans surely give you service.
The writer praises Delmar McFadden for completing two years in charge of Tocai Troop at a Scout Rally. McFadden stresses the need for boys to learn and live by the Scout Law, saying ranks and merit badges mean nothing without genuine adherence to the path.
Walter Burke entertained guests at a radio party in Stromsburg. Families from York and Stromsburg visited Burke and others while many residents moved or planned weddings and births. Local sports saw Polk and Waco teams cap the season with tight basketball results.
Edward Clobes born 1868 in Giard died in Clayton County Iowa January 12 to March 1 1925 at age 57 after years of illness. He moved from Nebraska to Polk County in 1903 and lived on a farm near Malmo. He married Jennie Swan in 1904 and had three children Irvin Ronald Naomi. Survived by his mother six brothers and one sister. Funeral March 4 at United Brethren church with Rev G T Savery and R J Myers. burial in Shelby cemetery.
Wednesday evening last week about 50 friends and relatives gathered at the W. E. Ferris home to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferris Jr. Nellie Benson directed amusements, gifts were presented to the couple, and guests enjoyed refreshments before departing at a late hour.
A caucus of the citizens party of Osceola Nebraska meets March 11 1925 at 8 PM in the Court House Community room to nominate candidates for city offices to be voted April 7 1925 including First Ward and Second Ward councilmen and a Police Magistrate to fill vacancy, with other business as allowed.
A. O. Talbot, 73, died of apoplexy in North Platte on Monday. A former Polk county resident, he lived in the area until about 14 years ago, then in Buffalo County, and for three years at North Platte. He owned land in Polk county sold before moving. The body was shipped to Polk and arrived this morning. The funeral was held at the M E church in Polk with the pastor officiating. Modern Woodmen lodges at Stromsburg and Polk assisted with services.
Notice under Nebraska law states the Association's indebtedness as of December 31 1924 was 54764 41 dollars. August P Anderson serves as president with Elias Timm Chas R Timm and F A Swanson listed as directors. A fragment notes faculty picnic at Buckley Park and Henry Fahnholz shipped hogs to Omaha.
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