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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
1
At a Tuesday night meeting the Osceola Community Club drafted its official personnel. J. A. Taylor was named president with Frank Anderson as vice president. Det Moar Mekadden treasurer and Jo Jo Steeple, Warl Kassler, Ti Tunecan, Geo Craven and Martin Atmer named to the board. Frank Anderson chaired the session.
The meeting reviewed a draft constitution and by laws for the organization. Albert Ryan proposed changing articles to allow the board of directors to hire the secretary. A vote set the secretary's salary at $1.90 per month. After adoption the organization formed, 38 men signed in and officers were elected. A permanent road committee of Albert Ryan, George Craven and P. Johnson was appointed.
A large audience packed Scott's Hall on a March night as a Hastings preacher, formerly with a Trumbell Nebraska charge, spoke over two hours. He urged listeners to sign cards to learn more about the movement and denounced immigrants while claiming the Klan fights vice and crime, often hidden.
Former soldiers disabled by their war injuries are learning specialized farming skills such as poultry, beekeeping, dairying, and fruit growing under the Veterans Bureau. Many complete courses and manage their own farms, often winning prizes and proving the program profitable in key farming districts.
A historical review notes Coolidge's first six months, highlighting tax cuts proposals, treaties with Mexico, a non partisan legal staff for naval oil lease investigations, refusal to recognize Soviet Russia or join the League, and a Dawes Commission plan to ease Germany's reparations. It portrays him as a steady, self governed leader guiding U S policy amid postwar challenges.
The board fills most positions for next year with four new teachers and ten returning faculty. Positions still needing hires include English Commercial for 6th 7th and 8th grades. Several current staff members are re-elected ensuring continuity and stability.
The M. E. church young peoples Sunday School class held a St Patrick themed party on March 12 in the church basement with a delicious lunch. A business meeting named the group The Builders and planned to attend the district Sunday school convention at Stromsburg. A large crowd joined the enjoyable gathering.
A Nebraska Union Pacific Agricultural Scholarship winner is celebrated for the Extension Service and county officers' efforts. The program, started in 1921, has granted over 60 scholarships across 29 counties, enabling recipients to pursue intensive agricultural study at the State University. Co. R. Gray praises the plan as a significant success.
The P T A met at the high school on Monday March 10 featuring two musical numbers a piano duet by the Ball boys and a girls sextette. Nebr Wesleyan University psychology head Mr Gregg spoke on Human Nature and Its Making discussing inherited and learned instincts and child development.
Ivan Sundberg received the scholarship from this county this year. We regard this story and the enclosed one as a boost for more club work in this county and a credit to the work which has already been done there.
The Stromsburg caucus on Monday night March 10 drew a good voter turnout. In the two ticket plan candidates were nominated for mayor Andrew Donelson, Ore O son clerk R L Anderson Richard Nelson treasurer A V Eielson Alvin Bodine police judge Albert Hull E F P Pike council 1st Ray J Hunsaker E S F Nelson council 2nd Dr Minnick Al Hartman school board Simon Thompson A N Lund T A James Victor Ander
John G. Neihardt readings and lecture scheduled for last Monday night under the Woman's Club were cancelled due to Sunday's storm. Neihardt could not reach Osceola Monday, disappointing many and prompting praise for the club’s effort to secure the event.
A major snowstorm swept the middle west causing rail, telephone, and mail disruptions. Kansas saw the storm’s center with Nebraska hit hardest for the year as Union Pacific motors were cancelled and several main trains delayed, while moisture from snow benefits early crops.
A meeting in Stromsburg formed a temporary Coolidge Club to organize county activities. Card mailings will precede a permanent gathering. C. Nordlund was elected president F. P. Pike vice president Mrs. Blanch Clifford secretary and Mrs. W. A. Burke treasurer. A. J. Dunlap of Omaha spoke, recalling his past as Stromsburg schools superintendent.
Mr and Mrs John W Bailey returned last Friday from Oklahoma where they were on their wedding trip They will be at home to friends at the home of Mrs S I Moore where they have started housekeeping Three groups of serenaders called on them and they were busy accepting congratulations for a happy journey in matrimony Mr Bailey is the junior member of the firm Lindane Bailey hardware merchants here
Cajor James D Edwards, 93, the oldest Mason in Nebraska, received special recognition at Stromsbore Lodge No 126 meeting in S roosburg. P L Allen and G Q Jackson performed two musical numbers. Rev A W Lyons and Dr Mickey spoke as Grand Master Charles Chappell of Minden delivered remarks on Masonry progress. Edwards holds the Jordan medal for longest continuous Masonic service in Nebraska.
The Wescoat family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy help and flowers during their recent trouble and sorrow. Mrs. Iona Wescoat Mrs. Florence Mace Fred Wescoat Reed Dawson
The Gustafson family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance after the loss of their father and brother. They express appreciation to Rev Barr and the singers for services and for floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmer Gustafson and others listed.
The First M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 Evening Services at 7 30 Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday Choir party Friday Goodfellow class hosts choir Next week district conference in Stromsburg World Service pageant by Mrs Bryan Howe Columbus No mid week service next week Choir practice Thursday Pastor H A Taylor
The Merry Workers organized a bake sale at Campbell store Saturday afternoon. Tre Jades provided a hot lunch and baked goods were sold, clearing about $60 for the enterprise.
A short prayer attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson asks for help to face the day with good humor and diligence. It requests cheerful industry, a smooth, blithe pursuit of duties, contentment at day’s end, and peaceful sleep without dishonor.
Andrew Gustaf Gustafson born February 26 1862 in Arvika Sweden came to America 1882 lived in Polk county most of his life moved to Osceola in 1921 died March 14 1924 at his home aged 62 years seven months and 17 days. Survived by five daughters two sons three grandchildren two brothers and one sister. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 00 pm with Rev Thomas F E Barr and burial at Stromsburg cemetery.
Elizabeth Stowe born near Meaford Ontario May 24 1843 died March 17 1924 at Shelby Nebraska aged 80. She married John Snider in Canada and had two children Edwin who died in 1918 and May Kinney of Shelby. Survived by a brother Burton Bull and sister Sandronia Jarmin. She preempted 160 acres near Shelby in Polk County and remarried Franklin M Stone in 1872. Funeral March 18 at the Methodist Church conducted by Revs Ruch and Savary. burial in Shelby cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Gelvin Hefflebower died March 18 1924 at her daughter’s home in Osceola Nebraska aged 79 years 7 months 9 days She was born August 9 1844 near Middle Spring Franklin County Pennsylvania She married E W Hefflebower December 28 1865 They had six children three daughters survive with Effie Getterman Bertie Shelmadine and Anna Bradvberry Osceola and Edward Hefflebower Fresno California The family moved to Nebraska in 1879 near Osceola They are buried at Osceola cemetery Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church Osceola with Rev H A Taylor presiding
Union services will be held in the valley Sunday morning. Sunday School begins at 10:00 with the W. F. M. S. presenting their special annual program at 11:00. Everyone is welcome. Pastor J. A. Klein.
Receiving and counting boards named for multiple districts with judges and clerks listed by location. Entries include Twackberry, South Canada, North Canada, Clear Creek, Island, East Stromsburg, Sw Stromsburg, South Osceola, North Osceola, Valley, East Pleasant Home, West Pleasant Home, Platte with named officials.
The Annual County Sunday Senior Convention was held at Eden Baptist Church Stromsburg with both Saturday and Sunday sessions. Attendance was strong, programs featured prayers, addresses, round tables, stereoopticon lectures, and a planned Christmas tree project for a county charity.
The Community Service Club's monthly dinner at the Thompson Hotel drew a full house. Hon. Geo O Brophy of Omaha spoke forcefully on railroads wartime conditions and postwar developments, noting service efforts amid political propaganda and misunderstandings. Victor Nelson and A C Morrill spoke, committees were named, and discussion on improving roads followed.
A library display features titles for children and general readers including Hey Diddle Diddle, Kate Greenaway and Motheyr Gonse, with stories to tell the little ones, adventures of Tom Strong and Lincoln's Scouts, and varied works such as The Inca Emerald and Bannertail.
The Scandinavian Mutual Insurance Company of Polk County met Tuesday March 15 at the Swede Home hall with large attendance. President Herbert Blodman and Vice President Otto Branting led proceedings. John W. Anderson was elected director and P O Nordlund re-elected secretary. Treasury shows 7203.57 with 908 members and 4 319 709 in force.
School of Missions at 6 30 P M. Church service at 7 30 P M. Evening service features Our Enslaved Nipponese Sisters address with steropticon. Thos E Barr pastor.
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