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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
1
C. W. Bryan is elected governor with one or two other Democratic state officials chosen, while the balance remains Republican. Matzen is reelected State Superintendent and Judge Good is elevated to the district Supreme Bench.
Polk County backed the Democratic ticket in Nebraska elections with the state result showing R Beecher Howell winning the U S Senate seat alongside Charles W Bryan for governor. Local turnout was heavy with a strong Democratic county ticket and mixed national results reflecting voter satisfaction and party shifts.
Polk County releases election returns detailing totals by precinct, including candidate tallies and percentages for local races. Officials urge verification and caution that results may be updated as ballots are canvassed.
A county agent will host a poultry culling demonstration at 8:30 A M and grape pruning at the farm of George F Anderson, three miles south and half a mile east of Osceola. BE H Service will lead the pruning. the event includes cuttings and heeling for winter. An afternoon program at 1:30 and 3:00 features further grape and fruit tree instruction.
Mr and Mrs Luther Lindquist arrived Tuesday from Ashton Idaho and plan to visit relatives in Polk County for several weeks possibly staying through winter. They are in good health and considering Polk County as a permanent home after selling their Idaho interests.
The death of Mrs Vern L Deay occurred at their home east of Stromeburg early Tuesday morning. She recently gave birth to a baby girl two weeks prior and had been in serious condition since, dying of peritonitis. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Renner and sister of Mrs Hottie Mills formerly of this city. She leaves her husband and four other children along with the infant.
The observance meeting for National Cancer Week is set for Sunday November 12 at 2 30 PM in the auditorium. All are invited to attend.
On November 10 in Osceola, and November 7 in Clay Center, classes observed and practiced reading in the Sixth Grade. A reading of To a Waterfould drew strong interest from observers and students. Senior English studies Shakespeare Othello with a worthwhile character study. History Class reenacted the American Revolution and now plans to study the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Mrs. Andrews spoke on Personality at Y W meeting, highlighting service through effort. An urgent invitation asks mothers and big sisters to attend each meeting.
Walter Bush a young farmer two miles west of Swed home was severely injured after falling eighteen feet from a wind mill while working. He was taken to Columbus hospital for treatment and is reported to be getting along well.
A bolt struck Herbert Flodman’s farm home a mile west of Swede Home early Friday, tearing plaster and badly wrecking part of the roof while the occupants slept. The lightning then followed the wire to Mrs. August Hult’s nearby small home, starting a fire that was quickly controlled with little damage.
The P T A met at the school on November 7 at 7 30 p m with music by the Girls Glee Club. Topics included how much civil government should be taught and how home reading can supplement moral training, led by Judge Campbell.
J. W. Hartzell of Riverton Wyoming has stayed with Mrs. Hartzell’s parents Mr and Mrs D H Kinkel in the city and today departed for Omaha to join Mrs Hartzell and return to Riverton.
A regular chorus rehearsal is set for tonight at 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium with weekly meetings thereafter. A finance committee fixed monthly dues at 50 cents, with some members voluntarily paying more. donations are welcome to cover expenses. Members are urged to pay promptly to avoid financial shortfalls. unpaid dues will not be announced at meetings.
A lengthy catalog lists numerous Holstein Eriesian cattle offerings from Nelson Bros and other Nebraska breeders. Names include Artis Pontiac, Colantha series, Corona and Pontiac lineages, with ages from calves to seven-year-olds and prices ranging from 40 to 370 dollars. Buyers span Colon, Wausa, Thurston, Randolph, Mead, York, and Lincoln, among others.
Helen Ramsey writes about The Willing Workers club noting easy sewing for beginners, strong leadership by Mrs Piper, and cheerful activities like a Polk celebration drill and a Stromsburg picnic. Members vote to pick a winner, aim to make the best better, and wear green and white uniforms.
Mr and Mrs Ray Wilson visited the city yesterday to see relatives and friends. Mrs Richmond rode to Shelby this morning to spend the day with friends. John Magnuson traveled to Orache yesterday morning to begin a vocational training course.
The Accredited Farm Flock program invites breeders to join a statewide effort to improve poultry by tracking egg production and flock practices. Cooperators must start with fifty birds, keep monthly records, set a mating pen in early year, and follow good feeding and care. County agents will assist starting November 1.
Maple Leaf Club met November 2 at Mrs. Mabel Hinkle's home with fourteen members and two visitors Mrs. John Carson and Mrs. Ted Delamore. A debate on whether women are competent to make and enforce laws was won by the affirmative. Kitchen contest led by Mrs. Lydia Rowley. Mae Bivens won first, John Carson Consolation. Lunch by host and Mrs. Audrey Wescoat. Next meeting November 16 at Mrs. Clara Blaser.
Local notices report several births, including a son born to Mr and Mrs Harry L Ashton and a baby boy for Mr and Mrs Geo Malek, plus a son for Mr and Mrs Roy Harmons. A Ladies Aid Chicken Pie supper at the Methodist Church is set for Friday November 10 at 5 30 PM. Mrs A P Nelson is recovering from illness.
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