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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
1
Postmaster Snider of Ovcenta outlines the new rates effective April 15. The changes cover First Class adjustments for cards, Second Class per 2 ounce blocks, Third Class rates with a 1 cent per 2 ounces offer for select items, and Fourth Class with a 2 cent service charge. Additional fees include Special Delivery, Insured, Collect on Delivery, Registry, and Money Order scales.
Sunday school at 10 and divine worship at 11 with an evening service at 7 30. Luther League meets on the 19th to discuss urgent matters. Mission meetings begin March 23 at 7 30 with bell dedication and a public supper by church ladies. Donations welcome. Three meetings on March 24 with Lord's Supper, discussion, and final service at 7 30 with six visiting pastors. Pastor Adolf Serenius extends a cordial welcome.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the death and burial of their father. They express sincere gratitude to the singers and all who assisted in any way. Signed by Mrs. Adella A. Tschauner Mrs. Gertrude M. Avery H. E. Keller F. A. Keller.
John Olson 79 Stromsburg and Wilhelmina Eckstrom 77 South Omaha filed a marriage application. The notice lists both parties seeking a union and records their residences.
L W Hollister returns from York hospital midweek after a successful operation. Harlan Carlson bought a Buick coach in Lincoln last week. Victor School drilled a well and hauled materials from Shelby to the new school house project, aiming for a two room school. Bernice Carlson is hired to teach the Blue View school for the coming year. Beulah Berggren will attend a school.
A call to start building projects in Osceola this year with local tradesmen lenders lumber dealers and builders ready to assist. The piece urges early planning financing advice and eager participation as more homes and improvements roll forward in the community.
Osceola high school basketball loses to Ravenna 20 to 12 in the first round of Class A at the state tournament held at the Coliseum. Eckle led Ravenna with five field goals, while Peterson topped Osceola with five points and Hastings added four.
Dodge Brothers report a February sales surge with retail deliveries near 15 000, up 23.1 percent from February 1924. Weekly gains continued into March while production exceeded 1 000 cars daily, and 1924 sales rose over 25 percent despite industry decline.
Twelve creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in federal court against Farmers Grain and Stock Co. of Polk. Debts exceed 45000 dollars, with petitioners stating 21215.24 dollars owed. Claims allege preferential payments to Farmers State Bank and others. Signers include Robert Gustafson Edward Benson T Fisher C O Lar son C H Lindburg Henry Sandell John Carlson Wm Blender Aug R Swanson Wm Stevens and T A Stevens of Polk County.
The Model Stores will open Saturday in the Van Vinck building under two names The Model Tog gery led by John C. Rogers and The Model Shoe Store run by Victor Johnson with a shoe repair shop. Spring stock is arriving daily and they invite a visit to view the new offerings.
The Shelby high school debate team beat Stromsburg 2 to 1 in Shelby on Friday night over the question of whether the United States should join the League of Nations.
A large crowd of prospective buyers is expected at the Os Son Company stock sale scheduled for tomorrow March 20. Local interest centers on securing a progressive first class firm to occupy the desirable Osceola location and continue the store’s reputation for service.
The Stromsburg high school glee club performed a musical travelogue titled Glimpses at the Rialto theater on Friday and Saturday nights. Strong attendance despite the year’s worst snow storm, with a sold out show Saturday. Miss Evadna Richards, the musical supervisor, wrote and directed the production.
Albert Elfors of Stromsburg died at Methodist hospital Friday from inflammation of the brain. Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran church on Sunday. Burial followed in Stromsburg cemetery.
Michael Cutsor 43, a Polk county native, died in Los Angeles last week after lying for 16 months with a broken back from a fall on a building project. His body was brought to Columbus and then buried at his boyhood home in Pileno. Funeral services were held March 14. He is survived by brothers John and Charles Cutsor of Osceola and Albert of Silver Creek.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held Tuesday meetings at the G A R Hall. The Legion planned kitchen expansion and Memorial Day arrangements. The Auxiliary elected two new officers, Chaplain Mrs F T Byers and Sergeant at Arms Mrs Rena Douglas, and ordered 400 Memorial poppies. Serving committee: Mesdames Peterson, Schnaase, Branting, Olsen and Miss Neis.
Mrs A Drumm formerly of Columbus spent the winter with her sister Mrs L J VanHoosen in Osceola. They married Sunday at Hot Springs South Dakota at two o clock and will make their home in Pringle where Mr Kinyon is in the lumber business.
Clyde Stineman of Rising City 21 and Mamie Jurigon of Shelby 22 obtained a marriage license in Council Bluffs on Thursday.
Lute Carter, arrested a week ago on illegal possession of liquor, was tried in county court Tuesday. He pled not guilty but found guilty, fined $100 and costs, and appealed to district court. He is out on a $500 bond.
The third Extension Sewing School will be at the Farm Bureau Office on Thursday March 19 beginning at 10 AM. Miss Myrtle Easley from the Extension Service will lead the class training leaders from county women’s clubs.
The Record clarifies that the 8th grade examinations were published with incorrect dates last week. The correct dates are March 19 and March 20, not March 20 and March 21.
A Wesley Chapel community meeting is set for Friday March 20 at 7 30 P M. The program is being prepared and promises a strong showing of content and speakers.
Vera Johnson, twelve, suffered severe burns to both legs when a pan of scalding water spilled on her Tuesday evening. She will likely be unable to walk for several days. Mrs. Edwin Schott is reported ill at home with scarlet fever.
Joel Bowser, born August 18 1829 in Elkhart Indiana, died March 16 1925 in Osceola Nebraska at age 85 7 3. A veteran Polk County pioneer and former county commissioner he helped found Wayland Christian Church and served as deacon elder and building committee member. He survived by his wife Margaret Hill and several children grandchildren and great grandchildren. his life honored in a family obituary noting his faith community work and sturdy frontier spirit.
The Osceola Community Club opened at the G A R hall with a 7:00 basket supper and a brief business meeting. Delegates from Genoa and Silver Creek spoke, a Woman's Club sextet performed, and Hon J N Norton gave a community progress address. The April meeting will feature Hon C A Randall of Lincoln on rail issues.
Lincoln highway from Duncan to the Merrick county line will be rebuilt this summer under a plan discussed by Platte county leaders and state engineer Cochran. Funding depends on legislative appropriations to match federal aid. The route will run entirely on the south side of the Union Pacific right of way to eliminate railroad crossings. Cochran will arrange a conference with Union Pacific officials to confirm cooperation.
Camp Fire Week actions include a March 15 to 17 observance with a church service led by Dorothea Dix and Ruth Brown in charge of a ceremony for the Law of the Camp Fire Desires of the Woodgatherers Firemakers and Torchbearers. Eight new members join Minnetoska group. several girls earn Torch Bearer honors as the club notes progress. A window display at Hanson Hat Shop showcases Camp Fire activities.
The Polk County Farm Bureau plans a Rally Day on Wednesday March 25 at the G A R Hall Osceola. Communities and women's clubs will contribute songs stunts and demonstrations with a program for everyone. Lunch at noon in the hall basement. Call the County Agent for lunch menu.
WwW J Query shows gradual recovery from a prior stroke with partial use of limbs. He is slowly regaining strength and mobility, reflecting ongoing improvement in his condition.
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