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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1926

Page

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Citizens Party caucus nominates candidates for April election

The Citizens Party held a caucus electing candidates for mayor clerk and council seats for the April 6 1926 city election. They adopt a platform endorsing current administration while opposing a franchise for Nebraska Gas Electric and pledge not to grant a franchise without a people’s vote. School district caucus results listed for 8 year and 2 year terms with several candidates named.

Neb. Gas & Ctri¢ Co Wwe

Osceola Community Notes And Obituary Of George Kumpf

Local column reports various residents aiding in spring farm work and social visits. George Anton Kumpf, born 1879 in Hollowaville Illinois, died March 6 near Shelby Nebraska. funeral services held March 9 at United Brethren Church. Survived by wife Agnes, two children Archie and Wilma, and many siblings.

George Anton Kumpf Hollowayville Ilinois Platte Center Nebr Polk County Shelby Agnes Moldenhauer Rising City Archie Frederick Wilma Minnie Fred Kumpf Shelby, Neb Sibilla Bachman Creston Edr Mary Kumpf Peru Sophia Crossant Osceola Barbara Dunning Til United Brethren Church Isow Shelby Lodge Arcade Rebekeah Talge Anton Kumafs Mother Earth G. T. Savery C. M Shaub

Local Folks Visit and Travel Notes Across Nebraska

Miss Leona Wanthes of Fairbury spent the weekend with her parents before returning to school Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jay Richards motored to Columbus Monday. Miss Irene Newcomer attended a basketball tournament in York Friday. County Sept Huston visited our school last Thursday. Rev Meyer and wife of Fairview called at the A E Dawes home last Thursday. Miss Hattie Newcomer visiting Walter Lindberg home was home for Sunday with her parents. Mrs J C Hotchkiss and Mrs Everett Black of Fullerton visited at sister Chas Newcomber’s home last Wednesday. Mrs Jas Younger visited last week on the Valley at Sam Snyder and Chauncey Creemen homes.

Maud Herrmann Richards Will Dunn Jones Will Zimmerman Will John Koehler Lew Miller Violette Anderson Oscesla Myrtle Dunn George Gilbert Silver Creek Rex Dunn District 5 Jaax Shelby Walter Koehler Sidney Rutter John Frerichs Osceola Duncan Columbus Bert Dunn Calmer Dunn Harry Herrmann Joseph Schott Thelma Gibbins Wesley Chapel Club Mrs. Richards Leona Wanthes Fairbury Jay Richards Irene Newcomer York County Huston Meyer Fairview A. E Giriis Vivian Sard Opeva Axel Anderson Arthur Polk Genoa Ney Ernest Ericson A. W. Lyons Lincoln J. A. Westenius Edna Olson Grand Island George Arendt Burlington Poultry Stromsburg Thompson Grocery Elsie Larson Eo. Larson Walter Twarling J. H. Twarling Kansas City Omma Larso Twarling Farm

Wesley Chapel Club Meets with Twenty Members and Guests

Wesley Chapel Wyman's Club met last Thursday at Fran cis Richards home with twenty members and two visitors. Grace Merrick gave an instructive Simple English lesson and a lunch was served. Next meeting at Hannah Herrmann’s home on March 1st at two o'clock. Mrs Clyde Peterson is staying this week with relatives in Lincoln.

Wesley Chapel Club Wesley Chapel Wyman Francis Richards Grace Merrick Hannah Herrmann

Osceola P T A Reports March Meeting Highlights

Osceola P T A met in the High School Assembly Room with a primary dramatization by Miss Singram and pupils. Miss Rosalie Anderson led a vocal solo and Mrs. Joel Hansen spoke on parental responsibility. Mr. Q O M Thorson gave an address on the teacher's relation to the community.

Osceola P. T. A Singram Rosalie Ander Joel Hansen QO. M. Thorson

Governor McMullen Speaks at Osceola Father and Son Banquet

Governor Adam McMullen visits Osceola to address the annual Father and Son banquet at the Presbyterian Church. The event begins at 6:30 with a reception in the auditorium after the banquet, followed by a program an hour later with fathers and sons in attendance.

Osceola Adam McMullen Presbyterian Church Osceuia Fathers and Sons

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs C R Norman Sr

Funeral services for Mrs. C R Norman Sr were conducted at the Old Mission Church. She had been an invalid for years and died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Margaret Anderson’s home. She leaves her husband, one son C R Norman, and three daughters including Mrs Margaret Anderson and Mrs Stevens of Chappell. Coach Harry Hogrefe will take the team to Lincoln for the state tourney. Mr and Mrs Alfred Anderson are critically ill with flu with Miss Warie Sammelson tending them.

C. R. Norman Old Mission Church Margaret Anderson Stevens Chappell Slaughter Texas Harry Hogrefe Lincoln Alfred Anderson Warie Sammelson Hem

Oliver Westberg and family obituary notes Osceola crowd

Oliver Westberg wife Amma Gunnarson as well as children and relatives are listed in obituary notices. The piece chronicles Amma Gunnarson born in Sweden in 1865, emigration to Nebraska, marriage in Lincoln in 1888, years on a Polk County farm, later Osceola residence, church and club affiliations, and funeral details. It also covers local society items from Osceola including a high school operetta, farm sales, illness, marriages, and social notices.

Amma Gunnarson Aa Mars Andrew Christina Gunnarson Sweden America Princeton Lincoln

Mr. Bob Schenck Takes A Bride

Mr J R Bob Schenck of Herlan who recently bought the meat business in Osceola married Esther Jensen of Fremont in Osceola last Thursday The couple were greeted with an old fashioned charivari at their new south Osceola home The Record extends congratulations and a hearty welcome to the Schencks.

J. R Bob“ Schenck Herlan Osceola

Dodge Brothers Set New Delivery Records in February

Dodge Brothers Inc reports record February deliveries of 29 3385 cars and Graham Brothers trucks in the United States and Canada. January through February totals rose 48 percent, with factory shipments surpassing any February in company history despite fewer days. Mary Herrick Stone obituary notes in Melrose Massachusetts details.

Brothers Detroit Ge Brothers Gellix Dodge Brothers, Inc United States Canada Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Graham Brothers Trucks Dodge Brothers

Theatre Party for Business Women's League

The Business Women's League invites members to a theatre party tonight or on two additional nights. Meet the group at Ida Hanson's shop at 7 15. The club discussed plans for the upcoming Mother-Daughter Banquet and set the next meeting for March 22 with location to be announced.

Business Women‘s League Ida Hanson Millie Dahlberg

Entre Nous Club Hosts Tea at Mrs Beebe Home

The Entre Nous Club were entertained at the home of Mrs Beebe Saturday afternoon. A party was arranged for Mrs George Humphrey. Dainty refreshments were served.

Entre Nous Club

Local Notes and Encounters Across Wesley Chapel Area

Mrs J S Carney arrived from Chicago for a visit with her mother Mrs J N Jarmin. Radio reports Mrs Ray Brigham won an incubator in a KMMJ contest. Mrs Alvin Merrick hosted friends last week. H C McKelvie visited from Lincoln to attend the Merrick sale. An old hog at Alvin Merricks gave birth to 21 piglets, 17 of them strong. Whitman Olson moved to the Westberg farm. Lloyd Treadway now occupies the Olson farm at Rising City. Olson lost a horse before moving.

J S Carney Chicago J N Jarmin Ray Brigham KMMJ Alvin Merrick H C McKelvie Lincoln Merrick Alvin Merricks Whitman Olson Westberg Farm Lloyd Treadway Olson Farm Mr. Olson

Barrs Visit Omaha and Dr Shares Trip to David City

Rev and Mrs Barr were in Omaha earlier this week. Dr and Mrs Share traveled to David City yesterday.

Mrs Share David City

Dwight Edwards Weds Mildred Jones at Stromsburg

Dwight Edwards of this city married Mildred Jones of Stromsburg last Friday. They plan to establish a home on the north property of G. T. Rays. Edwards works for Nebr Gas & Electric Co. The writer recalls knowing Dwight since boyhood and wishes the couple happiness.

Dwight Edwards Stromsburg Mildred Jones G. T. Rays Dwight Mr. Edwards Nebr Gas & Electric Co

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