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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented column discusses passing the buck in politics and the army, noting politicians and military officers who dodge responsibility. It recounts Shallenberger and a dry Eight O'Clock bill episode, then reports the death of F A Bonander and funeral details for Rev L Bonander in Chicago.
An elderly veteran on Decoration Day sits in a village church with crutches and thinning hair. He salutes the marching flag at the cemetery gate, dreams of early war years, and dies peacefully as bells and taps fade, still watching from the gravesite on May day.
The grade school chorus under Ruth Myers staged an engaging two part program at the high school assembly Friday night with 150 voices. The first part featured class and group choruses and a first grade folk dance "I See You" that drew laughter. The second part presented a full chorus piece "Into the World" with staged rows. Memorial Sunday services were held at the M E church with Rev Stanbery delivering a patriotic sermon. An eventful week also included a Ford theft report, school closings with a district picnic, and plans for a five act lecture course coordinated by Supt Embree and local business leaders.
Osceola high school graduates of the class of Nineteen Nineteen received diplomas in a ceremony at the auditorium last night. Class historian Willie Berck spoke on each member’s entry into Osceola schools while Miss Anna Oberg delivered the valedictory Life Service. Dr. Harry B. Foster gave Fit For The Battle and Supt. Embree offered a farewell address as Wm. Heitzman presented diplomas.
A readable quotation notes Isaac Barrow valuing books as faithful friends and supportive companions that offer counsel and comfort to a reader. The line emphasizes the companionship and guidance found in literature.
Osceola high school lost to Utica high school in Utica with a 7 to 3 score. Batteries: Osceola Rogers and Rasch Utica Spahn and Hurlburt. Final inning details incomplete but Utica held a multi run lead late.
Preaching and quarterly conference Saturday at 2:00 p m. Communion Sunday at 10:00 a m. Evening services 7 30 and 8 00 with in town locations. District superintendent Rev Matthew Herrmann will attend all services. J A Klein Pastor.
Otto F Branting former proprietor of Swede Home General Merchandise sells to the Farmers Union Osceola Branch with possession due June 5. Branting, in his second term as county commissioner, led the store’s eight to ten year run, noting a new building and community role. The union may appoint a successor, though public doubt and disappointment are expressed.
The senior class performed a lively amateur comedy in the auditorium, featuring Julia Madison era as Marion Dayton and Bess Israel as Nellie Preston. Cast includes Robert and Dick Preston, Zelda Fentress, Gordon McKenzie, Beulah Epes, and a chorus of Theta Phig and Kappa Beta Sigmas. The plot mixes romance, social ambition, and a football subplot, resolving with the rainbow pot of gold and praise for the cast's evident stage ability.
W E Kinney of Shelby unveils a hedge trimming machine with patent protection and demonstration progress. The device attaches to a wagon, is powered by a rear wheel shaft, and uses elevatable trimming knives to cut at various heights along hedges, promising efficient field work on Kinney’s Kansas land.
Miss Mae E. Chauner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chauner of Bozeman Montana and Lawrence E. Twarling son of Mr and Mrs J H Twarling of Stromsburg Nebraska were married May 21 at the brides home in Bozeman Rev R P Smith officiating. The ceremony featured a white georgette crepe gown red and white roses. A luncheon followed the service with guests including Mr and Mrs M A Miller Hutoka Marie Ruth W E B Smith and professors Parkins Glesson and Morton. The couple will reside on a farm near Stromsburg Nebraska.
Residents who signed for membership in the Central Road Association are urged to attend a meeting in the district court room on Tuesday evening, June 3, to effect permanent organization.
Osceola hosts a Saturday July 14 event on the pubs square with a county wide box sale and parade. A company from each organization plans to participate in patriotic activities to aid France and Belgium and support local industrial clubs and refugees. Amelia Rassmussen, co chairman, urges attendance to prove the platform of democracy and national unity.
Congressmmn M. O. McLay announces eligibility for a principal and three alternates for Annapolis Naval Academy examinations on February 1 and April 21, 1920. Nominations must be made by March 4. Interested young men in the Fourth Congressional District should write to McLaughlin, Room 465, House Building, Washington, D. C.
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