Jan. 20, 1898 —
(Masked ball, continued from last week) Miss Etta Schuck wore a very attractive suit of pink riely [?] trimmed. Miss Bertha Sewell wore a pink costume artistically trimmed with strings of popcorn. Miss Clara Sewell wore a red dress trimmed very tastely [sic] with white. Miss Inhelder was attired in a navy blue costume which was very rich in appearance. Miss Beals of Foster wore a very unique suit of blue trimmed with white ribbon. Miss Olson was attired as a house maid and wore a costume appropriate for the occasion. Miss Mary Schmitz assumed the role of a school girl and carried on her arm a school bag. The Misses Backes of Randolph, both were richly attired in costumes of pink and blue. Lon Van Horn wore a sailor suit with bows of blue and white on his slippers. Phil Boyle was dressed as an Arab, Bert Southwick as an Indian, and Ed. Saunders wore an English riding costume. There were other suits of a burlesque nature too numerous to mention. Everybody done all they could to make this the finest bask ball ever held in Osmond. Taking it in all, there was A Hot Time In The Old Town.
100 Years Ago. . .
Rev. Father Krings accompanied the following to Sioux City: Mrs. Gus Resch and daughter Louise, Casper Theisen and Henry Becker. Mrs. Resch and daughter went down to consult a specialist in regard to the latter’s health. She had been seriously sick for some time. They returned home that same night. Casper Theisen went down to have his tonsils removed, and Henry Becker went down for an operation.
Prof. Seevers of Bazille Mills was moving to Osmond to take charge of the Lutheran school here. Mr. Seevers had been successful in school work, and “under him the local Lutheran school no doubt will continue to hold its place as one of the best schools in the country.”
The dance held in the Osmond city hall was a big success in spite of the cold night. It was estimated that between 500 and 600 were present. The dance was free to everyone, and put on by the Osmond Community Club. Music was furnished by the Cizek orchestra. Some of the prizes (with giver, prize, and winner listed, were: Farmers State Bank, $2.50 in gold, Bertha Thomsen; Security State Bank, $2.50 in gold, Hilda Davids; Art Paege, leather halter, Jack Lane; E. M. Record, five show tickets, Harry Kumm; A. M. Sageser, bottle of hair tonic, Elsie Davids; Marek and Son, aluminum kettle, Mrs. Wm. Eirinberg. Wm. Koppelmann won the prize on the bald headed and fat man’s dance, and George Adams carried off the prize in the Sweet Heart and Lovers dance.
75 Years Ago. . .
In American Government, the seniors of OHS had been reading about state Legislature. A debate was being planned for the class. The question was “Why does the United States keep sending aid to the Chinese Reds?” Junior Schmer, Barbara Burt, Marian Broekemeier, Dorothy Bilau and Charles Pfanstiel were on the committee looking for further information about the subject.
They would decide the affirmative statement and the class would decide which side they would argue for.
In the Tiger’s Roar: The dream of the basketball boys and of those attending the games had always been a new electric time and score clock. Well, folks, it was here. The clock cost approximately $285, of which $225 was accounted for through donations of generous folks.
Up until recent months, interest had run high in an artificial lake which was to be located on the Willow Creek, whose brown waters meandered slowly through pastures of sandy loam to join the North Fork of the Elkhorn River at the county seat. The State Game Commission, which was to share the brunt of the financial burden, had now discounted
the project in favor of one better adapted. The new site was on the fast flowing, crystal clear, branch of the Verdigre River three miles north of Royal. The Game Commission said "All qualifications of the lake site indicate that it would be perfect for brown and rainbow trout.” The Game Commission had an option for the purchase of a large part of the land and was negotiating for the remaining portion of the desired area.
65 Years Ago. . .
The average at St. Joseph Community Hospital here had been a baby a day for a week. Parents of only one of the seven, Coach and Mrs. Henry Van Kirk, had an Osmond address.
The Osmond American Legion Post reported it entertained and served more than 200 men, including Legionnaires at its hall here for their annual “Stag.” Serving of a ham and Swiss steak dinner began at 7 p.m. and continued for some two hours. Cards and other forms of entertainment kept most of the attendants on hand until a late hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Blunck and David drove to Omaha and returned with a new daughter and sister. They named her Leann Amy. She was 7 weeks old and weighed 7 lbs. ½ oz. Both David, who was nearly 3½ years old, and Leann Amy were adopted from the Lutheran Children’s Service Society.
Seventeen teachers, including Superintendent Lawrence Graham, were reelected without exception at a regular meeting of the school board. All of the 17 were granted salary increases. The salaries ranged between $3,200 and $5,800.
The Osmond Eastern Star Lodge, Roosevelt Chapter, Number 171, held its school of instruction at the Masonic hall. The instructor was Mrs. Francis Reid of Albion. There were afternoon and evening sessions with a 6:30 p.m. dinner served by members of the Eastern Star Lodge. Mrs. Reid was entertained at the noon meal at the h o me of the worthy matron, Mrs. Leo Folkers.
50 Years Ago. . .
The women’s city bowling tournament was held at the Town Bowl. Winning team was Chick’s Grocery with a 2,403 score. In second place was Buchanan Well with 2,367. Thirdplace team was Thomsen’s Corner with 2,340.
Come Sunday, members of two Osmond churches would have new carpeting installed in congregation facilities. At mid-week, workmen had completed laying carpet in the fellowship room of the United Methodist Church education building. Immanuel Lutheran Church was to be graced with carpet from the altar throughout the body of the church as well as the fellowship room.
With the first of the year, Osmond had been provided with fluoridated water. The installation of fluoridation equipment took place late the year before on the heels of a state requirement that municipal water supplies be fluoridated unless specifically rejected by the community by vote. Dr. David B. Jones, local dentist, advised that children who had been taking fluoride tablets for the prevention of cavities need no longer do so with the addition of the additive to the city water supply.
25 Years Ago. . .
Don Weinand, director for Osmond Public Library, received the Pat-onthe- Back Award from the Northeast Library System Board of Directors. The award was given to acknowledge his ongoing efforts in library promotion and his commitment to making Osmond Public Library an excellent community resource.
10 Years Ago. . .
Windrows of snow in downtown Osmond sparked memories of blizzards of years ago. An estimated 15 inches of snow in the area brought activity to a standstill. By the next day, streets were once again open to traffic. But that wasn't the end. Strong winds — with some gusts exceeding 50 miles an hour — began buffeting the area three days later, picking up existing snow with reduced visibility resulting.
