Oppliger and Kresha Families Hold Large Reunions
Oppliger reunion at Pawnee Park drew 116 attendees with Ida Jaeggi guest of honor among extended Oppliger kin from Omaha Vermillion Monroe Gresham and Columbus. Kresha Hefti Lohr and Krzycki family gatherings followed with dozens of relatives from Nebraska and beyond attending in St Edward Lincoln Duncan and Columbus areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppliger
Rudolph
Marianna Horn Oppliger
Pawnee Park
Ida Jaeggi
Rudolph Oppliger
Harry Oppliger
Harold Oppliger
Henry Muller
Myron Mayberger
Donald Wiebold
Ann Staley
Omaha
Don Soulliere
Vermillion
M.D
Phyllis Oppliger
Grand Island
Lloyd Jenkenson
Monroe
Fritz Zwiener
Bellwood
Vernon Kuhnel
Osceola
Gary Neujahr
Gresham
Kresha
Lee
Adolph
Martin
Greg
Glenn
Joe Kresha
Pat Gabel
Max Gabel
Ronnie Smith
Shelby
Lee Dunebacker
Rising City
Bud
Bob Hilger
David City
Dean Hilger
Hank Kobra
Art Kresha
Bill Kresha
Roseland
Paul Kresha
Ageres Mausbach
Mary Tajchman
Rita Kresha
Sacramento
Calif
Gene Thomas
Pleasant Hill
Greg Kresha
Krzycki
Anna Krzycki
St. Edward
Messers
Mmes
John Pavok
Willets
Arnold Shanaha
Portland
Ore
Robert Krzycki
Renton
Wash
al Sutko
Ponca City
Okla
Alex Shotkoski
Arcadia
Paul Dolan
Lisa
Kearney
Mark Nelson
Fremont
Emil Wrubble
John
Clarks
Bill Curren
Cindy
Albion
Arnold Wembhoff
Fullerton
Mike Baustert
Ron Cuza
Raymond Krzycki
Columbus
Ray Fonda
Nick
Joe Roberts
LeRoy Shotkoski
Laurie
Gene Shotkoski
Marcus Baustert
Rose Rosni
San Jose
Dear Abby Readers Share Kidney Donor Card Call
A reader in Bloomington Indiana recalls son David Watt killed in an auto crash and notes his Kidney Foundation donor card intentions. Another letter voices family kitchen nostalgia and a question about scratch cooking. Abby replies thanking readers and promoting her booklet with mailing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
R. D. Watt
Bloomington
Ind
David
Bode
Kidney Foundation
The
David Watt
York
Heloise Tips and Personal Notes From Readers
A collection of reader snippets shares practical hacks and anecdotes. A wife irons only the front of shirts to save time and a husband praises the trick until it backfires in a meeting. Another reader uses large card boards to jot phone numbers for cataract care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Karen Carey
Gehring and Anderson Wed in Sunday Church Ceremony
Janelle Gehring and Randy Anderson united in a Sunday wedding. Guests included Mrs. Merlin Gehring as matron of honor and Mrs. Randy Anderson as bridesmaid. The couple, in pink chiffon gowns and formal attire, exchanged vows under floral decor with organ and piano music and a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janelle Gehring
Anderson
Black Hills
Sue Gehring
Walter F. Gehring
Percy M. Anderson
Sandra Koch
Charles Brinkman
Loren Swiney
Linda Wright
Penny Golden
Charlene Gehring
Rachel Anderson
Merlin Gehring
Randy Anderson
Gehring
Wedding plans announced for Connie Schneiderheinz Tim Wyman
Central City and Silver Creek families announce the engagement of Connie Schneiderheinz to Tim L Wyman. Connie is a 1973 Central City High graduate working at the Merrick County Sheriff's Office. Tim is a 1970 Silver Creek High School graduate and UN Agricultural College at Curtis alum, farming. November wedding planned with Merlin D Gerdring best man, Randy Anderson groomsman, and Jerry Gehring ring bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Schneiderheinz
Central City
Connie
Tim L. Wyman
Bill Wyman
Silver Creek
Miss Schneiderheinz
Central City Senior High
Merrick County
Sheriff's Office
UN Agricultural College
Curtis
Bishop
Merlin D. Gerdring
Randy Anderson
Jerry Gehring
Eugene Gehring
Ed Hayward
Lawrence Fricke
Columbus
Carl Tucker
Lindsay
Gaylan Gehring
8Th Street
Golden Music Room
Anderson Construction Company
Bride and Groom Tim Devlin wed in Clarinda
Rites for Robin Boardman daughter of Clarinda Iowa Mr and Mrs Ken Boardman and Tim Devlin son of Omaha were held at St Clair Catholic Church in Clarinda. He is the grandson of Carroll J Devlin and the late Mr and Mrs Joe Wielgus. The couple will reside in Omaha where the bride works as a registered nurse and the groom will attend electronic school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Boardman
Ken Boardman
Clarinda
Iowa
Tim Devlin
Dick Devlin
Omaha
St. Clair Catholic Church
Carroll J. Devlin
Joe Wielgus
Devlin
Columbus
Gary Grubaugh
Sorority Branch Advances Members at Lake Meeting
Gamma Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a make up meeting at Betty Rood’s lake home on June 15. Betty Rood presented a program from The Gift of Friendship and an engraved plaque was given to Kathy Zimmerman for her new baby. Special guests Joyce Shilling and Betty Rood were advancing to Xi Beta Omicron Exemplar Chapter. Public Card Party hosted by American Legion Auxiliary featured door prize won by Anna Bogus and top cards by Louise Haskins in sheephead, Pinochle winner Francis Quinn and bridge winner Bertha Smith, with Elsie Seidel first in Bolivia. Platte County Nurses Club met at Clare Lynne Fox’s home. program on nursing homes and legislation noted federal and state requirements. Next meeting set for July 19 at Merlyn Boyd cabin. Elks Country Club Ladies Stagette held a luncheon with card prizes for J.C. and Helen Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Beta
Beta Sigma Phi
Betty Rood
Kathy Zimmerman
Joyce Shilling
Xi Beta Omicron
American Legion Auxiliary
Deverne Wolfe
Louis Birkel
Anna Bogus
Louise Haskins
Sheephead
Francis Quinn
Bertha Smith
Bridge
Elsie Seidel
Bolivia
Platte County
Nurses Club
Clare Lynne Fox
Rye soap test used by colonial homemakers
Colonial homemakers tested boiled rye soap by dropping a spoonful into a glass of water. If grease rose to the surface, the mixture needed more boiling to absorb all the oil.
Haskins Celebrate 50 Years Together
Mr and Mrs C E Haskins marked their golden anniversary after a 1926 marriage in Columbus. Hosts Arthur Roth and Irene Bisson served as wedding attendants at the reception with Zara Zee Inks and Debbie Kay Haskins among guests. The couple has two sons Kenneth and Dan, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Haskins
Arthur Roth
Columbus
Irene Bisson
Hemet
Calif
Zara Zee Inks
Debbie Kay Haskins
Uhe Albers
Louise Roth
Miessler
Calchester
Ill
Haskins
Montgomery Ward
Kenneth
Dan
Olson couple marks 40th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson celebrated their 40th anniversary with a dinner theater in Omaha hosted by their children David Harder Gretna and David Neuhaus Lincoln. They also observed the occasion in Minnesota. The couple wed June 16 1936 at Zion Lutheran Leigh and have two daughters and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Lawrence Olson
David Harder
Gretna
David Neuhaus
Lincoln
Omaha
Dale Harder
Murdock
Robert Swan
Los Angeles
Calif
Aaron
Olson's
Minnesota
Florence Reins
Zion Lutheran Church
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Edward Oppliger
Lori
James Oppliger
Jamie
Herb Oppliger
Gayleen
Kenneth Oppliger
Werner Geiser
William Ebner
Joe Mayberger
Don Frazen
Marvin Oppliger
Merle Blaser
Lynne
Roger Oppliger
Chad
E.W. Greene III
Jack Fickel
Joan
Walter Oppliger
David Oppliger
Brant
Don Zwiener
Todd
Steve Oppliger
Emily
Hugh Robertson
Louise Oppliger
Mildred L. Hamilton
Lawrence Oppliger
John Kel
Leon Fickel
Alan Zack
Tom Nickolite
Helen Wiebold
Dave Wiebold
Fred Matthes
Hefti the
Hefti Counsins
Tri-County
Herman Schmadeke
Jack Landon
Jim Belgum
Jerry Seier
Gregg
von Schaffer
Lambert Kathy
Lee Ann
Jim Vondruska
Mary
Sara
Don Marking
Russell
John Herling
John Jr
Robert
Dennis Herling
Sherry
Kristie
Jennifer
Henry Balzer
Art Balzer
Clarkson
Arnold Adamson
Richard Davis
Mark
Julie
Mike
Bertha Carter
Jannine
Jerry
Clarence Schmadeke
Weeping Water
Paul Suhr
Amy
Matt
Gary Schneider
Angie
Gene Robertson
Jill
Jenny
Jessica
Rogers
Martin Barjenbruch
Henry Schneider
Axbby
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Billie Kay Lindemulder
Brodkey’s
Brodkey's
C. Schneiderheinz
Marian Martin
Columbus Telegram
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
Mrs
Stephen Anderson
Wastin
Noritake
Tahoe
13Th St. Columbus
Sds
Elks Country Club
Tuesda
J.C
Helen Quinn
MR. and
Mrs. C.E. Haskins
Olembus
Twhovists
Bubbling Bros
Parlor Columbus
Noah 'S Back Teen Center
Columbus Area
Abundant Living
Highland Park Evangelical Church
James Blessing Dwight
Illinois
Highland Perk Evangelical Free Church
6Th St
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