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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
1
Practically every school in the county is now in session. Stromsburg opened Aug 31 and Sept 7 saw most county schools start the year. Osceo reports record attendance and many new teachers as Sydenstricker coaches football and directs athletics. Evening practices at Morningside field show a promising squad with new material.
A dental column advises that Asia's betel nut chew stains teeth red, while Americans prefer green stains on children and dark stains on adults. It urges removing all stains to preserve natural beauty and prevent decay, urging readers to seek professional help if needed.
The Record corrects several premium awards from last week’s county fair list. The name for one recipient was miswritten as T. W. Deta more and should read Mrs. T. W. Deta more.
The notice states a Sabbath gathering scheduled for 2 30 at the residence of Mrs James Heald. It mentions a special meeting and invites attendees to assemble at the stated time and place.
The Sunday program lists Sunday School at 10:00 A. M. Morning service at 11:00 A. M. School of Missions at 7:00 P. M. Evening Services at 8:00 P. M. A 11 A. M. lecture titled Modern Christian Evolution and a 7:30 P. M. talk Crises of the Christian Faith Apostolic Christianity and Paganism. A church picnic at the city park tomorrow after school. THOS. E. BARR, Pastor.
Invitations to worship at First M. E. Church announce Epworth League at 7 PM and mid week services on Wednesday. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening and Ladies Aid Friday meet. Several plan to attend Sunday service as the conference year ends with a gathering in St. Paul church Lincoln on Wednesday morning. H A Taylor Pastor.
Mrs Georgia Frye traveled to Stroms burg on Tuesday. Mrs Chas Anderson visited her ill father Chas Thelander from North Platte. F H Ball and family joined by Miss Musetta Ball visited York meeting Minnie Stuht of Weeping Water. both ladies head to Boise Idaho for work. Passengers to Lincoln include dozens from this place totaling nearly 50. North Platte special train carried 13 cars.
A list of premium winners from the county fair includes numerous White Rock and Wyandotte poultry awards. Individuals such as W R Herrmann J L Peterson Lulu Burns R R McBeth Mrs Rystrom and R L Smith are named among first place honorees across hen pullet cock pen of fowls and various breeds. The report also notes rabbit category winners with white rabbit entries.
Nelson visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Leeds and Earl Leeds. Art Nordberg and Viola Sells travel, while Fabrics, school openings, and a large Fusby family reunion occur. Bridges burn on Burlington line. remodeling, new radios, and a shop move surface as Stromsburg life continues.
Walter Scholz of this city is a leading candidate for the 1925 University of Nebraska football team. He won his letter last year at tackle and is expected to bid strong for the regular position. Scholz ranks among the top students on the varsity, with grades rivaling the honor scholars. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Scholz and a Osceola high school graduate who began his football career with the local squad.
Mr and Mrs D F Wagner left for Crete where they arranged to sell their photo studio and export their household goods. The Wagner Studio is to transfer ownership to J A Cope of Seattle who will take possession shortly. The local studio has built a reputation for high grade work.
Mr and Mrs Chas Knerr with children and kin hosted a Sunday picnic for Chas Haffey and Frank Shuppe families of Iowa. A fried chicken dinner followed and an afternoon visit to the Morrill homestead. The Knerr siblings supplied abundant watermelon and muskmelon at the park.
The South Shelby Club met at Mrs Edith Heimers with ten members six visitors and thirteen children present. Twenty six garments were exhibited. Mrs Matticks and Mrs Irland presented a short play Achievement Day. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and all departed feeling they had spent a very enjoyable afternoon.
The Polk County Fair Association and workers presented a creditable program to a large attendance last week. Races rodeo free entertainment and band music kept excitement high while exhibits were excellent across all lines.
The Evangelical Free church Young People's Society held its annual state conference Aug 25 to 30 near Polk Nebraska. Speakers included Dr Gustav Edwards and Rev Roy Thompson with local youths presenting. Attendance exceeded expectations despite other events. Funds were raised quietly to buy grounds, build a pavilion and cottages, and create a permanent camp conference site on Blue River.
Miss Laurene Marie Asplund and David W. Nelson wed at St. Paul's Church Orion at 10:30 a m on Thursday August 20 Rev A D Frenden officiated The couple will reside in Detroit Mich where Nelson will teach in the high school The ceremony featured organ and choral music and a reception for 15 guests prior to a honeymoon trip to Bide a Wee Wisconsin.
Osceola Nebraska board proceedings from July 27 1925 approve a trade in three Remington typewriters with Underwood and award Frank Shelmadine a contract to build a store room behind the furnace. They review rules, fix salaries for Thorson and Young, and authorize various bills for supplies labor and construction.
Legionnaires planning Omaha convention urged to contact Sid Stocking at the Omaha Printing Company. Fourth floor of the Corey-McKenze Plant reserved with showers beds and all-night elevator service. One night $1.75, five days lodging $7.00. reservations by letter with payment.
Notice to patrons says the Osceola school will hold a reception for the teachers on Monday evening September 14 at 8 o clock in the High School Auditorium. All are invited. Mrs. C. V. Propst, Sec. P.T.A.
Gust Johnson Jr notified his brother Gilbert that his wife Mrs. Gust Johnson Jr. died after an operation in Marshfield Oregon yesterday September 9. The couple, former community residents, had lived in Chappell before moving to Oregon in spring. Funeral will be held here. Mr Johnson expected Monday morning with final arrangements pending his arrival.
The Mid Nebraska Exposition in Columbus runs September 15 to 18 with national wet and dry leaders speaking. Congressman John Philip Hill of Maryland will address opponents of the Volstead law on September 11, and Congressman William D Upshaw of Georgia will speak for the dry forces on September 16. The fair includes agricultural displays, livestock shows, Dairy and automobile exhibits, parades, dances, band concerts, and boxing bouts with limited paid events.
Mrs Nat Betterton returned to Columbus on Saturday after a three day visit with her brother E B Almstrom. Rev Knox Boude formerly of the First Presbyterian church visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs W F Kepner and departed for Chicago to attend a poultrymen convention.
The local Legion post reports arrival of four snare drums for its drum and bugle corps. Members have practiced on improvised items during the summer and plan to field a delegation to perform at the national convention in Omaha in October.
The Polk county W C T U met in Eden Baptist Church Stromsburg on September 9 with many delegates. Reports note strong work and finances, plus many new members. Mrs Clara Clayton spoke on Our Todays and Yesterdays. New officers elected: President Mrs Joel Hanson, Vice President Mrs M W Rose, Secretary Mrs Henry Johnson, Treasurer Mrs H F Haverland. Shelby union invited 1926 meeting, which was accepted.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the loss of Ivan Jones. They note appreciation for flowers, ministers, singers, pallbearers, and the two churches involved, promising they will never forget the support.
John Ludlow is confined to his home due to illness as August Matson and family are noted in the report.
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