Odd Bits and Missus Odd Bits and Missus
A column by Eldena Sapp reflects on Nebraska Aprils and Easter traffic at churches. The piece pivots from weather and taxes to memories of Howland's Tourist Camp in Osceola Nebraska with details on facilities, location, and a moonlit boat ride reenacting Meridian Highway nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldena Sapp
Nebraska
Mark Twain
Don Byers
Howland
AAA
Osceola
Meridian Highway
Davis Creek
Howlands
Mary Casselberry dies on her 89th birthday in Shelby
Mary Leanora West born Carroll County Ia March 29 1877 moved with parents to Polk County farm near Shelby taught school near Shelby married Charles E Casselberry Nov 4 1897. They lived on the family farm southeast of Shelby retired to Shelby 1930. Survived by son Thomas E K Spokane daughter Fern Scott Shelby daughter Mildred Sneddon Des Moines 7 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren one brother Floyd C West Osceola. Funeral April 1 Wesley Methodist Church Shelby interment Shelby Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leanora West
Cyrus and
Lucy Brigham West
Carroll County
Polk County
Shelby
Charles E. Casselberry
Charles E
Thomas EK
Spokane, Wash
Fern Scott
Mildred Sneddon
Des Moines
Floyd C. West
Osceola
District 54 Ladies Gather for Weekend Visits and News
Mrs Hennings entertained at Eva Hennings home with guests from Kimball Stevensville and Fullerton area. News covers dinners birthdays visits church and school events across Columbus St Edward Fullerton and nearby towns.
Cemetery board meets at Sarows in Swede Home notes
The Laclede Cemetery Board met with Ronald Sarows on Tuesday evening. Attending were Maurice Lindburg, Stanford Rngs, David Eckdahls, Parker Akers and Mrs. Grant Willits. Various local residents visited and hosted events recur throughout the region with numerous dinners and Sunday gatherings among families including Johnsons, Hanquists, Gestrines, and Larsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Laclede Cemetery
Ronald Sarows
Maurice Lindburgs
Stanford Rngs
David Eckdahls
Parker Akers
Grant Willits
Ronald Katz
Kristen
York
Lillie Chindgren
Arthur Samuelson
Frank Oquist
Evelyn
Edna Gestrine
Stanley Oquist
Larry Casper
Michelle
Michael
Fremont
Gerald Betkies
Larry Christiansen
Loup City
Carl W. Johnson
Fred Yungdahls
LeMoyne Anderson
Clark Yungdahl
Elwyn Yunggalls
Twyla
Reggie Menink
Harold W. Johnson
Raymond D. Johnsons
Roger Hanquists
Wayne Johnson
William Larsons
Rolland Ekstrom
Osceola
Martin Lundstrom
Jerry Smith
Omaha
Ronald Johnson
Seward
Lena Johnson
Bob
Edna Lundgren
Robert Willits
Bob Rehrs
Floyd Everetts
Central City
Oscar Joneses
Rudolph Swanson
Aurora Hospital
Leslie Adelsons
Roger Hanquist
Carl G. Johnsons
Gregg
Todd Hanquist
Wayne
Keith Johnson
Amanda Anderson
Edgar Petersons
Norris Johnsons
Marlowe
RE. H. Lindgrens
Randy
Axtell
Dennis Johnsons
Rudy Sandins
Heidi Ernst
Columbus
Joe Schinzels
Bradley Nelson
Tom Hilton
Mike Greer
Rock Island
Ill
Victor Krol
Myron Larson
Mel Engberg
Norfolk
Everett Andersons
Raymond Gestrines
Ruth
John
Lester Gestrine
Dennis Johnson
Easter weekend travels and funeral in Bellwood
Osceola Rews Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood visited North Platte for Easter with their daughter and family the Percy Grays. Easter breakfast at Laurence Meister's included Don Sterup Dale Dunn and others. They attended the funeral of Alphonse C Nicolas 55 of Bellwood at St Peters Church with pallbearer Laurence Meister. Leo Nicolas returned from Alhambra California for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Sherwood
North Platte
Percy Grays
Sherwoods
Laurence Meister
Don Sterup
Dale Dunn
Laurence Meisters
Paul Meisters
Leo Albers
Alfphonse C. Nicolas
Bellwood
St. Peters Church
Laurence
Obituary: Arthur N Donelson of Polk County
Arthur N. Donelson born November 23, 1884 near Stromsburg died April 9 at age 81. He married Esther Anderson September 12, 1908 in Osceola. Survived by wife, daughter Ruby Lewis, sons Harlen Carol Raymond, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Ernest, and others. Funeral services were held at Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Donelson
Andrew C
Margaret E. Donelson
Stromsburg
Esther Anderson
Claus and
Wilhelmina Anderson
Osceola
Donelson
Salem Lutheran Church of
Ruby Lewis
Harlen
Carol
Raymond
Omaha
Ernest
Rockford
Ill
Obituary for John G. Mickey of Polk County Osceola
John G. Mickey born Sept. 27, 1893 in Polk County died April 4 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Osceola at age 72. He served in World War I and married Ethel Waite March 17, 1919. Survived by 12 children, 24 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and many relatives. funeral at Fairview Church April 6 with interment Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Mickey
Polk County
Henry
Clara Mickey
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Osceola
Dist
Fairview Church
U. S. Navy
Ethel Mildred Waite
Irene
Omaha
Louis
San Jose
Calif
Fern Wyman
Jack
Fremont
Grace Stinson
Bob
Helena
Mont
Maxine Hauser
Chicago
Don
Vaughn
Shirley Baker
Stromsburg
Hazel Disel
Helen
Lincoln
Jack Mickeys
Irene Mickey
Jim Disels
Louis Mickey
Bill Hausers
Ill
Helen Mickey
Loyd Blairs
Bob McCrays
Daughters
Erie
Frank
Harley Warners Attend Family Gathering in Milford Area
Osceola News notes Sunday family visitations across area. Harley Warners gathered with grandchildren near Milford. Lulu Ward and the Luis Wests visited the David Christensens and Velma Price at Newman Grove. Funeral services for Wayne Cuatt were held at Spencer with pallbearers named. Burial followed in Stromsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Warners
Don Bluhms
Milford
Lulu Ward
Luis Wests
Wahoo
David Christensens
Velma Price
Newman Grove
Messrs
Mmes
Ralph Gillett
Rising City
Albert Schmoker
Armand Schmoker
John Gillett
Wayne Cuatt
Spencer
Mr Cuatt
R. Gillett
Otelia Johnson
Perry Sapp
Eugene and
Philip Johnsons
Lincoln
Oliver 4 wheel drive tractors offer superior speeds and gears
Oliver tractors feature 12 speeds with 7 usable gears in the 2 to 6 mph range and 4 wheel drive options. Available manual gear, hydraulic front drive, and hydraulic front wheels boost pulling power. Compare 4 wheel drive to crawler types and see why this ranks among the best in mechanized farming.
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Oliver
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Wendell West
Beaver City
Sharon Kaye
Ronald D. Buffington
Dean Buffington
Mary Casselberry
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Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church
Norman L. Crounse
Harold Blevins
Gene Scow
Homer Brigham
Rex Brigham
Gail Gonnerman
Ernest Lees
Lynn Brigham
John Matticks
Shelby Cemetery
Hiway
Edison
District 54 News
Mrs. Henningses
Leona Imhoff
Eva Hennings
Alice Hennings
Winnie Hatch
Kimball
Ella le
Stevensville
Mabel Carter
Nina Delamore
Gertrude Ward
Clara Bryant
Opportunity Center
Bill Wymans
Johnnie
Herman Carlsons
Chris Gaeceke
Terri Wyman
Donald Schott
John Drogs
St. Edward
Darrell Atkinson
Viola Brown
Vera Hutchison
Albert Bivenss
Clyde Cannon
Emma Olafson
Bob Wieseman
Bill Imhoff
Robert Tookers
Merle Schotts
Ed Totenhaupt
John Wymans
Frank Stanczyk
Jim Nowak
Waterloo
Donald Schppareits
Norris Jacksons
Denver
Debbie Watts
Karen Schott
Max Nelson
Lumbus
Ray Nelsons
Clarks
Jack Wilhelmy
Palmer
Ted Wyman
Linda Nowak
Ray Wagner
Stanczyk
Charles Coles
Timmie
Vern McCormick
Gilbert Hinkle
Walter Spike
Tammy Lynn
Tommy Voss
Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Swede Home News
Sarows
Osceola Rews
Arthur Donelson
Sweet Clover
Piper
Sudan
Ford
Clark
Pioneer
Norman Leach
Pioneer Hi-Bred Corn Co
Bert Gissler
National Fidelity Life Insurance Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Harold S. Hook
C.S.A
John @ Mickey was
Newcomer
Andrew Mark Was
Louis Monson
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola News
Salem Lutheran Church
G. M. Christensen
Howard Boden
Alton Wilhelms
Robert Anderson
Wayden Anderson
Ralph Donelson
Francis Donelson
Lyle Wida
Stromsburg Cemetery
Osceola Impl. Co
Harry Giant
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