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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
1
The Osceola Record announces a popular subscription contest open to any lady in Polk County and adjoining territory. Prizes include a 1924 Dodge touring car, a 1924 Ford touring car, and a diamond ring with other premiums. Nomination coupons grant 5 000 votes, with voting periods and rates detailed by the contest manager.
H C Beebe returned from Omaha where 175 Union Pacific attorneys discussed railway improvements. He spoke on "On Both Sides of the Table" and arranged for a new depot with larger waiting rooms inside toilets and modern services, with Superintendent Brophy endorsing the plan. Work expected in six weeks to a month for Osceola passengers.
Miss Zola Eyestone daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Eyestone wed Hubert Berryhill son of Mr and Mrs A W Berryhill on September 11 in Bellville Kans. The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lynn Lanphere and are well known in the community with many friends wishing them happiness.
Oscar Johnson residing on the Tilley farm west of the city sustained a very severe skull fracture Saturday afternoon after attempting to board a moving car at Frank Sjogren's farm. He was rushed to York hospital for special treatment and remains in critical condition though somewhat improved.
Ruth Miller here learns of the death of her sister in Everett Washington at 6 am Tuesday. Mrs Freda Mackie Kannow, born and raised locally, was married here to George A Kannow, son of local milling family. Funeral details to be announced in next week’s issue.
Local notes detail residents visiting Lincoln Exeter and Lincoln again for jobs, schooling, or visiting relatives. The Bauder Garage sold cars, feeders arrived from Colorado, and construction crews began a new building project. A fire damaged cob houses, and multiple residents planned moves to Oregon California and Sweden.
Polk county farmers pushed to meet a 62 percent petition threshold to enable tuberculosis testing under a state funded eradication law. Governor Bryan’s administration delays and legal objections, led by the attorney general, threaten the county’s effort despite assurances from Lincoln. A Polk County Farm Bureau committee traveled to Lincoln to seek action, but new obstacles emerged as officials scrutinize petition technicalities and compliance details.
Daily items record visits travels and events in Rising City Nebraska and surroundings. Residents such as Mrs. George Weiser Mrs. George Smith Mr. and Mrs. C A Anderson and Emil Evan Childers Henry Burritt Harold Morris R T Benlow Gertrude Inks and others are noted in errands visits teaching assignments church activities and family updates. Several departures and trips are listed including to Omaha Lincoln Jacksonville and Jacksonville Florida with mentions of schooling conferences and farming updates.
A combined shower, donation and reception for Rev. J. A. Klein and family was held at the Rhodes home on Friday evening. The event featured an informal program, solos by Bertha Klein and LeRoy Rhodes, remarks by Mr. Klein and P. C. Wiesman, and refreshments of ice cream and cake. The gathering celebrated the congregation's happiness that Rev. Klein will continue in the field for another year.
Mrs J L Heald entertained the Eastern Star Kensington with assistants Mrs R G Douglas and Mrs W O Clark. CN Chapter of the P E O Sisterhood met Mrs W O Hansen. Foreign Missionary group of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow with Mrs W B Welch. W C T U met with Mrs Stone. Mrs F T Butz hosted the Gabals Wednesday. Next club meeting two weeks hence with Mrs Geo Campbell. Ladies Aid of the M E Church meets tomorrow with Mrs C E Mickey. A family dinner at M A Mills home marked Mr Mills and son M A Mills Jr's birthday. Dr and Mrs H H Cox spent Sunday in Benedict with Mr and Mrs Van Ostrand. Mrs H H Cox visits her mother Mrs J N Ankey at York and aunt Mrs G H Hughes in Oakland, Calif.
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