Lucretia May Detweiler Died At 47 In Osceola Nebraska
Lucretia May Detweiler died at 4 30 AM on April 11 1929 at her Osceola Nebraska home. Born April 10 1882 in Newburg Pennsylvania she lived 47 years and a part of a day. She was the daughter of Thomas A Detweiler and Rachel Alma Detweiler. She used a wheelchair for many years and bedridden the last four. A Presbyter ian church member for about 25 years she enjoyed music and radio programs and remained hopeful to regain health. Funeral services were held at the house with interment in Osceola Cemetery. Dr Taylor of Omaha and Rev Smith of Osceola officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia May Detweiler
Osceola
Nebraska
Thomas A. Detweiler
Rachel Almira Detweiler
Newburg
Cumberland County
Pennsyyvania
Presbyterian Church
Florence
Lucretia
Bessie M. Mickey
Dr. Taylor
Omaha
Smith
Cream price change under new direct shipper plan
The Duncan Produce Co announces a new cream buying plan effective April 15. They will pay the producer a direct shipper price at the station and deduct 31c as a service charge to cover commissions and expenses. The price under the new plan will be about 5c per pound higher than previously. They seek customer patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Duncan Produce CO
Osceola Community Club approves summer concert series
The Osceola Community Club met at Malek's Café with large attendance and voted to hire a band for weekly concerts starting next month. Plans include Sunday afternoon shows at the swimming pool during summer. S. A. Snider shared highlights of his winter in California. The group will reconvene next Thursday at 6 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Community Club
Malek
S. A. Snider
California
South Shelby Pig Club Meets For Sanitation Lesson
The South Shelby Pig Club held its April 12 meeting at Geo. Island home with 27 people present including one Victor Pig Club member. Merle Cunningham led a sanitation and disease prevention lesson and discussions on daily feed records. The ladies of the club planned an achievement day program and lunch was served.
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South Shelby
Stomsburg Social and Local Business Notes
Residents attended a Bridge Lunch at the Hunsaker home with thirty two ladies present. Mrs. Geo. H. Presson visited from Lincoln to spend time with her mother. Various locals made trips to Omaha and Osceola for business. The Swedish Baptist Church interior was redecorated. Highway No. 66 bridge from Meridian to Polk finished and awaiting filling work. N. G. Johnson bought 40 acres for 42.50 an acre. Rev Froman’s wife and baby were at York hospital. a son was born to the Fromans. Dr Flippen remains ill. Kenneth Moore and other students spent spring break in town. Dr. Minnick noted a looming legislature close. Edd Laurman returned from Kansas after a sick brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Hunsaker
Wright
Laurie
Hunsaker
Geo. H. Presson
Lincoln
A. C. Anderson
Wallace Scott
Omaha
L. A. Erickson
Willard
H. R. Haverland
Commercial Club
Park Hotel
Helen Lund
State University
Andrew Lund
Eric Froman
Free Mission Church
York
Lutheran Hospital
L. H. Headstrom
Ericson
Osceola
A. B. Hedbloom
Albert Jr
Shelby
Swedish Baptist Church
N. G. Johnson
Ludwick Hall
J. L. Olson
Lunner and Johnson
R. L. Minnick
Edd Laurman
Kansas
Osceola Social Roundup Includes Local Visits
Carl Wieseman and wife visited Mrs. Wieseman’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo Matheson in Osceola for Sunday dinner. The Happy Hour Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Chris Wieseman. Friday evening guests at Burrel Fox’s home were Mr and Mrs Harry Musselman of Osceola and the Adolph Grossnicklaus family. York callers Monday included Mrs Walter Wieseman and her children. Maple Leaf Club meets Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs Sam Cadwell. Herman Sarow and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C R Timm of Osceola. Mr and Mrs Richard Wieseman and baby visited Frank Hendrickson and wife near Osceola. Sunday guests at Frank Miller’s included Mrs Miller’s father George Creemen of Silver Creek and Walter Creemen and wife. Mr and Mrs N E Lesner and daughter of northwest of Osceola were dinner guests at L E Miller’s. Merrill Horst of Osceola and Arthur Miller left for Whiting Iowa to work this summer.
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Carl Wieseman
Herman Sarow
C. R. Timm
Osceola
Richard Wieseman
Frank Hendrickson
Frank Miller
Miller
George Creemen
Silver Creek
Walter Creemen
N. E. Lesner
Northwest of Osceola
L. E. Miller
Merrill Horst
Arthur Miller
Whiting
Iowa
Strumburn
Clarks
Wm. Dake
Laverne
Omaha
Fern Dake
Clara Reed
Hill
Mary Rothemale
Luella Lovell
Lincoln
Harvey McCormick
Lee Ruff
Eugene
Roy Dwyer
Fred Dunn
Joe Shannahan
Tom Dwyer
Helen Dake
Claire
Virgil
Wash and Grease Your Car Service Satisfies
Nielsen Chevrolet Co offers car washing and greasing service advertised as “Service that Sat isfies,” promising Saturday availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nielsen Chevrolet Co
Mrs Nathan Elledge obituary recounts long life of devotion
Mrs Nathan Elledge born Sarah Rebecca Swiggart in Milan Missouri January 6 1854 died at home in Osceola Nebraska Sunday April 14 1929 aged 75 years 3 months and 8 days. She married Nathan Elledge in Hamburg Iowa in 1872 and left six children D E E Amos Leanna Keirns Benjamin John and Mary Evert plus two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A devout Methodist Episcopal and longtime Osceola resident she aided youth and neighbors endured five years of illness with cheer. Funeral services were held April 15 1929 from the family home Osceola and interment followed in the Osceola cemetery.
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Nathan Elledge
Sarah Rebecca Swiggart
David Swiggart
Milan
Missouri
Osceola
Nebraska
Hamburg
Iowa
D. E
Ralston
Nebr
Amos
Columbus
Leanna Keirns
Omaha
Benjamin
John
Mary Evert
Laurel
Montana
Maggie Jacks
Ellen Hooper
Wayne County
Polk County
Methodist Fipiscopal Church
Handel Collier
First Methodist Church
Merry Workers elect officers at Mrs Stephenson home
The Merry Workers met last Wednesday at Mrs Pearl Stephenson's. Officers elected: Mrs Oscar Thomas President, Mrs Effie Campbell Vice President, Mrs Nellie Ecklund Secretary, Mrs Marie Rosenberry Treasurer. Dean Dillsaver remains in York hospital. Several York visits and family caring duties noted.
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Merry Workers
Pearl Stephenson
Oscar Thomas
Effie Campbell
Nellie Ecklund
Marie Rosenberry
C. E. Hoffer
Studebaker
Dean
Clifford Dillsaver
York
Arthur Lindquist
Glen Sacks
Tracy Nelson
Russel Kreis
N. S. Alberts
Lawrence Hoffer
Ben Obrist
St. Edwards
W. L.obrist
Snday
Frank Kuhnel
David City
Horton McKeag
James McKeag
Community Meet at Stoner School House Friday Evening
A community meeting is planned at Stoner School House on Friday evening, April 19. Local residents expect Mesdames Mabel Thompson and Pearl Massie to entertain the club this Wednesday afternoon.
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Stoner School House
Mabel Thompson
Pearl Massie
Helen Dake
Johnson
R. N. Hastings
W. D. Hastings
Will Wilcox
Clarence Headlee
Blanche Peterson
Russel Hastings
Miss Dake
Ruth Hastings
Osceola
Methodist Church Weekly Services and District Men’s Council
The Methodist Church schedules morning and evening services each Sunday with a Sunday School at 10 A M and Epworth League at 6 30 P M. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 P M. District Men’s Council with Marie Capelli singing planned for next Wednesday at Aurora. Young Women’s Mission Kensington meet next Tuesday evening led by Mrs. Dorothy Campbell and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Aurora
Marie Capelli
Kensington
George Berck
Eda Grossnicklaus
Sophia Kresha
Leona Schultz
M. E. Collier
Dorothy Campbell
Shelby News Highlights Local People and Events
Shelby residents welcome a ten pound baby boy as Mr and Mrs Engelbert Gabel celebrate. Rt Rev F J Beckman of Lincoln conducted services at Sacred Heart Church. Mrs Edward Carpenter returns home after illness. Postmaster Guy Anderson buys a Tudor Ford. Several local families relocate and visit. Public school lists vacancies, including science. Roller skating season ends with trip to Clay Center. A silver wedding anniversary for Henry and Mrs Eble at Bellwood. many attendees from Shelby. A birthday reunion, tone of community life with weddings, removals, and hospital stays noted.
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Shelby
Engelbert Gabel
F. J. Beckman
Lincoln
Sacred Heart Church
Siop Beckman
Conri
Edward “Penter
Gail Shay
Glen Davis
Continental
South Main Street
Fred Brigham
H. W. Umshler
Grand
Walter
Cecyle Fa
Columbus
Kelly
Guy Anderson
Cizal Miller
Shelby Hospital
Kensington
Norma Mettlen
Mildred Hattel
Ruth Johnson
Mary Dornan
Milford Bullock
Schuyler
Fullerton
Wallace Logan
Shelby Public School
Anna Krumbach
Ava Lee
Jennie Sidwell
Helen Dake
Osceola
Irene Dixon
Nadine Bemis
Rising City
Shelby Roller Skating
Clay Center
Nebr
Clarence Maulsby
Glen Maulsby
Kansas
George Owens
Octavia
Thos. Hattel
Margaret Fillinger
Nick Gondringer
Margaret Gondinger
Lena
N. V. Gondinger
Bellwood
Henry Eble
Isabelle Barker
Chicago
James Fasbender
Elmer Runyon
Roy Johnson
H@iasan~Anderson
F. M. Liebee
Beatrice
Phil Wieseman
Phil Ball
Chas Lucas
Gresham
John Lockard
Sam Andrews
W. F. Pointer
A. H. McGrew
Albin
Wye
Ball
Mr. McGrew
August Thelen, Jr
Glenn Nichols
B. S. Miller
Lewis Resso
Ericson
Laura Taddiken
United Brethern Church
Eugene Thelen
Evelyn Knerr
Stromsburg
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Hope Circle
G. T. Lavery
Jalie LaMunyon
David City Hospital
St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Rev Paul Melin leads St Pauls Lutheran Church activities from Thursday to Sunday. The Harmony Society, Bible Study Hour, Confirmation Class, Junior Mission Band, Sunday School, English and Swedish Worship, Vesper Service, Luther League, and social gatherings are listed with times and hosts including Enoch and Gust Bodeen families.
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The
Harmony Society
Helen Swanson
Luther League
Enoch Bodeens
Enoch Bodeen
Gust Bodeen
For Sale Buff Orpington Cockerels and Eggs
Frank H. Andersen offers fine Buff Orpington cockerels and setting eggs in Osceola Nebraska. Osceola Realty Auction Co provides farm listing services and advertises phone contacts 34 and 37 for Osceola, Nebr.
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Frank H. Andersen
Osceola
Nebr
Osceola Realty Auction Co
Neb
Osceola Woman's Club year ends with April events
Osceola Woman's Club held its final regular meeting of the year on April 15 at the school house. The Arts and Crafts leader Mrs. J W Fillman received a gift. A Spring Party luncheon followed at the Methodist Church parlor with hostesses and a varied program. A luncheon is planned for April 26 in Scotts Hall Stromsburg. A special meeting April 22 will install new officers and share district convention reports plus convention plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Woman's Club
J. W. Fillman
A. F. Nuquist
L. M. Shaw
Mark Timm
Lou Israel
Joe Peterson
Raymond Kepner
Music Dept
Robert Inness
May Merrick
Lincoln
Osceola Woman’s Club
E. A. Boostrom
Stromsburg
Kenneth Cornish
F. W. Schuman
Yenne
Osceola
Pacific Improvement Club
Scotts Hall
I. D. Huston
Lloyd Timm
W. W. Norton
George Humphrey
Beulah Clergy Hosts Visits as Community News Volumes
Beulah area residents chat at Rev Friday's home and share updates from Clarks to Silver Creek. attendees include Lee Ruff family, McCormicks, Dwyers, Dake and Nantkes households, with hospital and university notes and a birthday and wedding anniversary celebrated at Lincoln.
Our National Flower An Ode To Queen Corn
A brief poem praising Indian corn as the national symbol. The author extols corn as a marker of liberty and plenty, linking it to national pride and cultural heritage from North to South and across the land.
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Clara Elizabeth Rice
Washington
Southlands
Mars
South Shelby Club Announces April Anniversary Meeting
The South Shelby Club will meet April 25 at Mrs. Roy Johnson's home with Mrs. Alpha Beebe as assistant hostess and Mrs. Hazel Cunningham leading the program. It marks an anniversary and Guest Day plus local Achievement Day. all members should attend and bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shelby Club
Roy Johnson
Alpha Beebe
Hazel Cunningham
Local residents make visits and travel plans across states
Mrs. J E McDaniel and daughter Mildred return from five weeks in Kansas City and Missouri. Several families head to Minnesota South Dakota and Canada for visits and business. Brauer attends embalming course in Omaha. C H Lindburg departs for Battleford Canada on two week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McDaniel
Mildred
Kansas City
Missouri
R. J. Allison
Thompson
Harold Beckman
Dorothy
Anna Beckman
Kenasota
So. Dak
W. E. Bedient and Sons
Mabel Meloy
York
Billie McGaffin
Vera Hill
Naomi Alfred
State University
Pretty Pierce Nebraska wedding unites Fuchs Haschke couple
Miss Anna Fuchs and William Haschke were married at St. Joseph Church Pierce Nebraska on April 9 in a double ring ceremony by Rev Mester Paston. The reception at Unity Hall followed for about two hundred guests with music by Ambrose Orchestra Humphrey and a two course midnight luncheon. The couple plans to live on a farm near Humphrey after a wedding trip east. Attending relatives from Shelby and the valley joined the celebration.
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St. Joseph Church
Pierce
Nebr
Anna Fuchs
Wm. Hashke
Humphrey
Nebraska
Mester Paston
Francis Fuchs
Elizabeth Haschke
Frank Haschke
Mike Fuchs
Ven
Aloisus
Unity Hall
Joseph Schott
Ambrose Orchestra
Haschke
Johanna Fuchs
Mr. Haschke
Anton Haschke
Columbus
Here
Louie Scholtz
Miss Marie
Shelby
Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birth
Mr and Mrs Edmund Schott hosted friends at the Englebert Gabel home. A nine and a half pound baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Clinton From. Osceola visitors Mrs James Farris Sr and Ann Alt toured Columbus. A McCormick family reunion occurred near Fairview with related gatherings and visits by Dunn, Dunn, and From families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Schott
Englebert Gabel
Glen Kresha
Raymond Schott
Joe Schott
Shelby
Schott
Pierce
Nebraska
Clinton
F. D. Butz
James Dunn, Sr
Osceola
Fred Dunn
Ernst
Oswald Alt
Miss Ann
Columbus
James Farris
Will Zimmerman
Rudolf Urban
Harve McCormick
Fairview
McCormick
Business Women's League Meeting Notice
The Business Women's League will meet next Tuesday evening April 3 at Edith Gray's home. Executive Board members should gather immediately prior to the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women’s League
Avril
Edith Gray
For Sale Early Ohio Seed Potatoes
A local classified item lists for sale early Ohio seed potatoes offered by Mrs. E. Crouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
E. Crouse
Talking Pictures Here Next Week At Auditorium
The Auditorium will install talking moving pictures this week and present The Lion and the Mouse as the first feature. Polk County audiences can see two shows nightly at 7 and 9 o'clock for four nights starting next Monday. Lloyd Timm brought the new technology to Osceola at considerable expense and invites support from fans of eye and ear entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Timm
Polk County
Timm
Osceola
Pleasantly Surprised at Crozier Housewarming Party
Wesley Chapel residents gathered Friday at Mr and Mrs Crozier home for a housewarming surprise. Alonzo Merrick Rev Herrmann formerly of Wesley Chapel joined in, with Croziers sharing Philippine Islands schoolwork, Pacific coast travel photos and souvenirs before a late luncheon ended a happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Flint Crozier
Alonzo Merrick
Herrmann
Shelby
Crozier
Pacific Coast States
Local Notes Include Visits and Meetings Circa Osceola
Fremont resident Miss Sarah Campbell visits Osceola while Mrs J L Heald of Omaha stays with friends there. Fred Strobel plans a visit next week. Rebekah Lodge hosts Amy Conger with guests from Polk and Shelby. American Legion Auxiliary to meet April 19 at Mrs Jack Malek’s home. Bake sale nets $21. Ads promote Nielsen Goodyear campaign and Amco mash price. Salem M E Church choir to perform April 21 in Shelby with free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Sarah Campbell
Fremont
Osceola
J. L. Heald
Omaha
Fred Strobel
Paul Melin
South Dakota
Minnesota
Claude Pippett
Lincoln
Pippett
The
State University
Rebekah Lodge
Amy Conger
Loup City
Rebekah Assembly
Polk
Shelby
American Legion Auxiliary
Jack Malek
Roy VanHoosen
Delmar McFadden
Amco
Duncan’s
Nielsen Chevrolet Co
Goodyear Tire Co
Goodyears
Salem M. E
Seward
Epworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Wurtz
Hackberry
Methodist Church
H. Collier
ST Pauls Lutheran Church
Beulah
Fitch
Reg. Price
A. P. Witthuhn
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