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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
1
The Public Service Company will have a new manager from December 1. Ray Harrison of York was selected and arrived to assess the field. Mr. Ashton, the current manager, will be transferred to an undisclosed location, and his departure is met with regret.
Garland Flanson, an Osceola High School teacher who disappeared about ten days ago, has enlisted in the navy and will travel to Chicago for enlistment. He previously served two navy tours in the war and chose service over teaching. He is a grandson of Rev Hulls eldest sister and left a good teaching record.
Judie and Mrs. F. H. Ball report their son Millard Ball has joined the U S Navy after a year at the state university and left for San Francisco for assignment He is an Osceola High School graduate who specialized in electrical work and will pursue that field in the navy
Relatives report Henry Randall sustained a slight stroke of paralysis at his York home last week. He was improving in latest word, after a trip to his farm west of Stromsburg and a stop in Osceola on county business.
N E Buckley pressed Polk County for damages claiming highway patrolmen started a fire on his land burning several acres of corn. The county board awarded 49.50 dollars. Critics mock the decision noting that highway commission members were involved and questioning why the Benda cattle claim gets hearings.
Five communities held a Child Health meeting led by Louise Murphy of the Agricultural Extension Service. One hundred women and ninety six children were weighed and measured. scores urged whole grains, more milk and vegetables, and limiting tea or coffee. A January follow up will recheck weights.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Young with children visited the Kries home before departing for Ohio where they will establish their future home. T E Nelson accompanied them to York and they took the train from there. Relatives of J E Renner attended the funeral of Mrs V L Deay and visits with V L Deay’s family continued through the weekend.
Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Herman Richter and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Ed Scow Fred Berger celebrated as a smiling grandpa again. People visiting or staying include J Q Rathbun remodeling the opera house Mrs Mary Smith and Mrs John Didier of Bellwood with Mrs C E Hastert Miss Mary Brigham of Kearney visiting cousins of the Brigham family and Jack Antrim of Redfield visiting Sam Andrews in town.
The body of Fred Hennings was found in the barn at his home yesterday afternoon. His death occurred some time earlier and the funeral plans will be announced when relatives in Canada are informed. He had been ill for months and was a longtime local leader and former Polk County commissioner from 1914 to 1918.
At the Presbyterian church on Sunday the service flag was formally presented to the American Legion Post. Rev. T. W. Barr delivered a masterly address filled with patriotic sentiment. The flag bears twenty eight stars and the program included several readings and hymns.
A bulletin lists church activities including Doxology, scripture lessons, hymns, offertory, anthem, sermon, and moments of thanks with names such as F H Anderson and A A Beattie. It notes guests Mrs C A Lindholm and Rev J A Klein traveling to Scotia. It also provides schedules for First Presbyterian, Grace and Valley, and St Pauls Lutheran churches with service times, catechism, and upcoming events.
The wedding of Miss Mabel Swanson daughter of Mrs Louis Swanson to Conrad Ossian of Staunton Iowa occurred yesterday at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev A Serenius officiating in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride a county native educated in Polk County schools and Luther College at Wahoo. the groom a progressive young businessman from Iowa was welcomed as a new resident and his good reputation noted.
W. W. Green and family dined at the parsonage Sunday. Gladys Norris returned from Lincoln to spend the weekend with home folks. Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. S. A. D. Arbergast’s home last Thursday. James Conway dined with Rev. Hendricks Friday. The Wastings family and Charles and Alice aided a Columbus trip Saturday. W. A. McCormick drove to David City Tuesday and returned with his wife, daughter, and two week old son. Mrs. Wrinkle of Kimball visits Valley friends. Rev. Hendrickson and Gaylord Hendrickson honored at dinner for his birthday.
First Me Church schedules 50th anniversary events January 25 to 28 with Bishop Stuntz attending Sunday service. Sunday school at 4:00 PM, morning worship 11:00 AM, Epworth League 6:30 PM, evening preaching 7:30 PM. Standard Bearers add ten new members. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Reckmeyer as hostess. Regular services next Sunday welcome all.
Monroe Stewart has suffered a slight paralysis since Sunday afternoon but is reported to be considerably improved. The note questions tariff effects on clothing prices as importers stock foreign wool to exploit the tariff and save duty. Roger Babson is praised as a statistician while critics question aid to Europe versus American workers harmed by cheap foreign goods.
A columnist compares debt cancellation to a debt default and suggests Europe wants Western creditors to forgive claims and shutter factories for its gain. The piece implies Eastern bankers and support from Babson push for the lender to face consequences, questioning their motives and benefits.
Osceola varsity won 26 to 10 at home against Benedict after a 25 to 0 defeat to Schuyler on Osceola grounds. The U S team heads to Clay Center for tomorrow’s game seen as a real live contest.
District court grants divorce to Ruth Miller and Joseph Miller. Court awards damages of 9,991 dollars against Win. Ice, with Farmers State Bank of Polk noted in the judgment. Arborville referenced as the location.
Good crowds and appreciative customers filled the Auditorium Theatre for the three showings of Smilin' Through, Manager Musselman's billed production. The picture story met expectations and audiences left satisfied after each performance.
The Merry Workers of the Presbyterian Church announce a bazaar at the Meridian Garage building on Saturday November 25 starting at 12:00 noon and continuing all afternoon and evening. A sale of 154 articles will cover a range of goods with refreshments including pork sandwiches potato salad cabbage slaw baked beans pie doughnuts and coffee.
Y W C A Girl Reserves of Osceola High offer a travel night with stops in Ireland China Japan India Hawaii and Sweden. Tickets 25 cents at 7 30 p m November 24 feature country programs refreshments and two short plays. Also updates on girls basketball with Miss Nyberg coaching and hopeful winning team.
Howard Mark Chauner, 10 months old, son of Prof. W. F. Chauner, won the reddest hair and most freckles prize at Bozeman Three Folks fair. Montana Four Mills Co offered two 98 pound sacks of Ceretana flour and photos to the reddest haired freckled child under two. Parents plan to invest the prize money for him and buy flour for the family. Father coaches Gallatin County High School football. mother is former Gallatin County teacher Effie Clark.
A stream of local residents and visitors moves through the area with trips to Omaha Lincoln York and Junction City. Notable names include E P Pike Miss Esther and Anna Newman W E Pratt Vella Zang and Miss Selma Anderson with school events planned for Nov 23 in Dist No 5 and 61.
A large weekend crowd attended a cash prize drawing at the Meridian Garage amid Armistice Day weather. Many numbers were called without the holders present, listing several unclaimed numbers and attendees from nearby towns.
Readable items list two upcoming games with dates November 17 at Clay Center and November 24 at Osceola versus Seward. No outcomes or venues beyond those locations.
The Eastern Star held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening while Gab-a-lots met Wednesday afternoon. The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society plans a Friday meeting at Mrs. Lynn Sheldon’s with choir practice and social time afterward. Tre Rebekah Kensington gathered at Mrs. Irland’s with 25 members and two guests to sew quilts for the Odd Fellows Home. refreshments were served. Mrs. Wilmot of New York City, slated to speak to the Women’s Literary Club on Interior Decoration next Saturday, canceled. the club’s regular meeting will move to Mrs. Nuauist’s home Tuesday evening.
Perry Reed thanks Polk County residents for loyal support in the recent election and pledges to represent all people in his district without favoring any special class or faction during his term.
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