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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
A reflective prose piece muses on certainty and doubt, contrasting the habitual maybe with confident assertions. It dwells on how people cling to definite positions, the role of fortune, and the earth's steady, predictable motions guiding progress.
Ex soldiers and sailors march from G A R hall to the cemetery after a two part program at the Auditorium starting 2 30. Gettysburg Address and Star Spangled Banner are planned with a Benediction then a cemetery decoration of graves in Osceola. Memorial Sunday services at M E church 11 00 will be followed by group gathering at G A R hall 1 15 for the ceremony. Uniforms not worn Sunday khaki or blue for soldiers and sailors Tuesday. Committee appeals for help from the community.
Osceola band members held a banquet at Malek cafe Monday night during which officers were chosen: Harold Fillman president Melford Anderson vice president Walter Byers secretary Arthur Mickey treasurer and manager Professor LeRoy of York will lead the band with Wednesday evening concerts planned after next week's rehearsal Merchants of Osceola subscribed generously to the project.
Vera Lund also known as Vera Weber died in Omaha on a Sunday. Her remains returned to Osceola for a Presbyterian service held 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. C. J. Johnson. She was born March 27, 1894 in Osceola and survived by husband, father, two sisters Nora Hyatt and Elma Kohn of Omaha, brothers Leonard Lund and Walter Lund, mother deceased 1911.
At the May meeting all picnic committees set the horseshoe tournament for 10 A M lasting thirty minutes and finishing before dinner. The program opens at 10 30 with a welcome, a response, and an address by Mr Shorthill. The Osceola band provides forenoon entertainment and the Polk County Community Chorus performs at 1 P M for one hour.
American Legion in Osceola organizes Decoration Day exercises and urges all veterans to join the parade. Uniforms are OD or khaki with blue for sailors, assembly at the G A R hall at 1 15 P M on Tuesday May 30th, and the committee will help fit those without full dress.
A C Jones of Polk filed as a candidate for commissioner from the Southwest District on the Republican ticket yesterday.
Earl Leeds travelled to Lincoln and returned Sunday. Several residents and visitors are noted including births, business trips, and social events across Stromsburg. Members mention church services, school activities, and local infrastructure projects with multiple named individuals and places.
A Sunday school class surprised Mrs. Margaret Cox at her home last Friday afternoon for her birthday. The visitors presented gifts, refreshments were served, and guests wished her many more happy birthdays.
Twenty fifth anniversary was observed Tuesday of last week at the Fornander home. About fifty friends attended a fine feast. Rev Serenius and others spoke and a silver gift was given. The Record joins in wishing them many more years of happiness.
Sunday marked the eightieth birthday of Chas Thelander. His children hosted a fine dinner with baskets and a merry gathering including Mrs Thelander, Carl Thelander, Emil Thelander, Frank Thelander, Victor Thelander, and Otto Thelander, a brother. The Record congratulates the couple and wishes them a bright future.
Dr. Chas Beltzer of Washoe Montana arrived Saturday for a brief stay with his mother Mrs L A Beltser and his brother L D Beltser editor of the Bradshaw Monitor. He plans to travel to Chicago for several weeks. Beltser served in the commissioned medical service in the late war.
Polk residents, teachers and students visited Lincoln, York, Omaha and Stromsburg for business, teaching posts, and graduations. Memorial Day planning centers on Polk American Legion events with services, decorations, and a Lincoln speaker.
Rev Thos E Barr pastor announces Sunday May 28 Sunday school at 10 am Frank H Anderson supt no morning sermon due to union Memorial service at 11 am Methodist church Endeavor at 7 pm and evening sermon at 8 by the pastor Thursday afternoon Merry Workers entertained at the church by Mesdames Frahm Irvin Kepnr and George Campbell
One hundred ninety seven at S.S. last Sunday, the Ep worth League elected officers. District convention at David City approaches. Preaching next Sunday evening by the pastor at Union Memorial church with service at 11.00. Opening song Onward Christian Soldiers. Union Choir We Shall Meet But We Shall Miss Them. Scripture announcements solo by Mrs. Vera Peterson Harvey. Sermon Rev. Thos. E. Barr. America Benediction by Pastor W. W. Hull.
Sixth Sunday after Haster. Choir meets Tuesday evening at the usual time. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at church. Ladies Aid meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bod een at 2 30 P M June 1. Luther League hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Gust Bod een Friday evening June 2. Services Sunday 10 11 A M and 7 30 P M. Mission meeting at Swede Home May 30 31 at 8 P M with all pastors present. You are invited to these services. Pastor Adolf Serenius.
Grace and Valley churches announce services at the usual hour with brief remarks for children before the morning sermon. Mothers are invited to bring tots and share childcare. union service at the M. E. church Sunday morning and the usual evening service. Pastor J. A. Klein.
Edwin Hedlund returned Sunday from Omaha where he hauled hogs to market Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Senff of Bradshaw visited family in the city along with Mrs. Senff's relatives, the Nelsons and Piersons. J. J. Muller and John R. Muller of Omaha called on Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell. Dorothy Garber of Davenport and Marie Beck of David City, previously teaching here, returned home Saturday. J. F. Thayer and wife of Stromsburg were in town, and Capt. L. M. Pratt came back after a few days with relatives in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Henry Johnson of Galesburg, Illinois, arrived Saturday visiting cousin W. O. Johnson and family.
Friday’s field day at Consolidated School Beulah District No 28 drew a large crowd from six schools. Teachers listed include Mr Conway Miss Keefe Ethel Mace Lesta Mace Martha Bodner Jennings. District director W Dake welcomed guests as County Agent Sheldon aided the program and prizes were awarded for various events.
A busy program features children's races under five to eight years, three legged races, hurdles, and old men contests. Winners include Merle Fratt in hurdles and fat man’s race Joe Need, with Fratt taking multiple events and Alice Campion winning potato and free-for-all events.
All service men of the late war are urged to attend Memorial Day in uniform, regardless of American Legion membership. Those lacking uniforms can be fitted. contact adjutant P. E. Sickles for needs. Donated uniforms or parts are welcome and will be returned. signed by Post Commander John Magnuson.
Mrs Elmer Johnson received a pleasant farewell yesterday afternoon from the joint societies of the Lutheran church Ladies Aid and Harmony Society A large attendance of friends wished her happiness in her new home She was given a tray and 24 silver tea spoons as a memento of the event and refreshments were served A good time was reported.
Sealed bids for grading the Court House grounds will be received by the Board of County Commissioners. Bids must be filed in the County Clerk’s office on or before June 2 1922 at 12 09 o clock noon. By order of the Board of County Commissioners John Sjoblom County Clerk.
Mrs. Jennie Musselman of Omaha spent the last of the week visiting her mother Mrs W D Shelmadine and brother Frank Shelmadine and family and friends in the city.
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