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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
1
The reader reflects on moving forward after setbacks and loss. A narrator recalls Lot and Sim and warns against dwelling on past failures. The piece urges hope, steady effort, and cheerful perseverance as journeys continue and opportunities arise.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Charles C. Walker and Viola Natallye Fillman in Osceola. Charles died at home after a brief illness following a fall during a hanging photos event, aged 33 years 8 months 14 days. Viola, age 11, died of diphtheria after a month of illness, with funeral services conducted by Rev W Hull and a burial in Osceola cemetery. Both were members of local churches and remembered for devout lives and family ties.
In case of need to turn in a fire alarm, a box is located on the south side of the west door outside the Council room. Open the box, push the switch until contact is made and the siren sounds. Mayor H. C. Beebe.
The clerks of the Trotter Variety Store at Central City came in this morning for the holiday at their respective homes. Misses Ida Miller and Lydia Rasch and Lloyd Rogers plan visits. Mr and Mrs Ted Jacobs travel to Rising City to visit relatives. Miss Zella Timm heads to Omaha to visit her parents Ezra and Timor.
The church invites attendance at Sunday School and Community Bible class at 10 a.m led by G T Ray on "What is Success" with divine services at 11 a.m featuring "The King's Highway" and an evening service at 7 30 p m with "The Death Judgment and Second Coming of Christ" plus special music. W W Alverson pastor.
St Paul Lutheran Church invites all to services on the first Sunday in Advent with a 10 30 a m morning service sermon in Swedish and an evening mission collection. A Harmony Society meeting and Ladies Aid events are scheduled with gatherings at local homes and church fellowship. Sunday school at 10 a m and English evening service at 7 30 p m. Pastor Adolf Serenius extends welcome to all attendees.
The Bystander presents a mix of notices and brief items across Page Two including Commissioners Proceedings Census Facts and Thanksgiving Story. Local columns cover The Record Death of Chas Walker and the death of Nattalye Fillman while Clarence Headley loses an arm in an account from Fire Church News Polk News Shelby News and American Legion Organized Center.
Osceola hosts a first meeting to organize American Legion Post No. 91 in the district court room. Fred W Schuman is chairman with Alvin Campbell secretary. officers elected include R G Douglas president and Owen L Smiths and Will Horst as vice presidents and treasurer. A December 2 session at 7 30 p m will formalize the post and name selection.
Local area farmers will attend poultry culling demonstrations with Hoyt M. Wells and County Agent on December 1 2 and 8 to learn profitable culling methods. Readiness for on farm sessions is emphasized as demonstrations progress.
Sunday school at 10 am led by Supt. John S. Anderson. Morning service at 11 am on Our Contribution to the Community and to the World. B Y P U at 7 pm with a young people meeting. Evening sermon follows the B Y P U topic Victory Through Christ. Pastor G W Stansbury invites all to attend.
The First M. E. Church reports increased Sunday school classes and an inspiring morning service on The Humanity of God. Evening sermon titled Call to New Departures previews the first quarterly conference Friday at 7:30 with Dr. Embree and full participation urged from members and others.
The meetings were well attended and a fine spirit was shown last Sunday. Rev Matthew Herrmann will conduct our Qt meeting next Sunday. Preaching Saturday at 2 p.m. Qt Conference sessions follow. Official Board members urged to attend. Communion at Valley church Sunday 10 a.m. Epworth Gerene 7 p.m. in town led by Otto Schrober with the topic Hints for a Growing Christian. Praise service and preaching at 7 45 p.m. J A Klein, Pastor.
Local Polk and Shelby items mix with visits and events. Clara Anderson visits Stromsburg. many townsfolk travel, shop, and attend dances. Football trip to Bradshaw ends in a 13 to 13 tie. a December 1 dance in Osceola and a December 2 Osceola dance are announced.
Clarence Headley of Beulah neighborhood suffered a severe hand injury last Friday when his hand was caught in a corn husker he jointly owns with Will Wisely. An amputation just above the wrist was performed at Columbus hospital. Headley, 35, left a wife and one child. The incident serves as a warning to local machine operators about safety.
Ralph Wolfe, stationed with Co. D of the 2d Supply Train, departs for Camp Travis Texas after a long overseas service with the Second Division. He served nineteen months overseas including seven months in Germany and will complete his three year enlistment in March. The Record commends his soldierly bearing and honor in battles with heavy losses reported.
Word has reached that Mrs. H C Stryker of Rising City died yesterday morning from heart trouble. She leaves her husband four sons and one daughter a sister Mrs M H Whaley of Lincoln three brothers Rufus Walker Ernest Walker and Horace Walker. Funeral services likely Sunday though the date is not yet definite. Mrs Stryker was 67 years old.
A camp drive led by Rev. Lavery as scout master seeks funds for equipment. Royal Neighbor lodge members delivered baskets to Mr. and Mrs. H W Umshler on their thirtieth wedding anniversary Friday night. The visitors reported a very happy evening.
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