Jones Rites Mark 52nd Wedding Anniversary Memory
John Albert Jones spent a quiet decade with family near San Diego. They observed their fifty second wedding anniversary on October 15, 1954. His funeral was held April 12, 1955, at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Howard Lindstrom, interment Greenwood Memorial Park San Diego. Sings by Carlos S Johnson and Mrs Edgar Supplee accompanied by Swedish hymn Hemma hemma fa vi hvila. Left to mourn are his wife Amanda four children Lillian Meisinger Irene Gabriel Vernia Sommerlot and Philip Jones. Irene lives in Quantico Virginia. One sister Mrs Hilma Branting two brothers Edwin and Herman all of Osceola. Fifteen grandchildren and many relatives.
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John Albert Jones
Howard Lindstrom
Greenwood Memorial Park
San Diego
Carlos S. Johnson
Edgar Supplee
Amanda
Lillian Meisinger
Irene Gabriel
Vernia Sommerlot
Philip Jones
Quantico
Virginia
Hilma Branting
Edwin
Herman
Osceola
MIKE Staff Picked for Final and Next Year Editions
The MIKE staff at C.H.S. has been selected to publish the last edition of the current school year and will also produce the edition for the upcoming year. Steve Sigler notes these selections reflect continuity and student leadership in school journalism.
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MIKE
Osceola High Notes Election Awards and Arts Events
The MIKE staff ends its run next week. Osceola High held student officer elections for the band and FHA FFA chapters with secret ballots and upcoming spring events. The band officers include Steve Sigler as President, Jeanne Inness as President, Judy Koehler as Secretary, and Ann Schott as Librarian. The outstanding bandsmen will be announced at the Spring Play. Osceola students competed in two track meets at Clarks and Kearney, earning 11 points in the invitational. A fire drill occurred during the week. Thomas Husak performed at the Annual Fine Arts Festival in Lincoln with accompanist Mary Anderson. FHA officers comprise Karlene Carlson President, Marvell Johnson President, Beverly Schell Secretary, Ann Schott Treasurer, Rita Rech Historian. The senior class presented If Mother Only Knew on April 19 with pie and coffee served after.
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OHS
Steve Sigler
Jeanne Inness
Judy Koehler
Jill Grossnicklaus
Ann Schott
Osceola
Clarks
Kearney
Thomas Husak
Lincoln
Mary Anderson
Ohsthe
FHA
FFA
Karlene Carlson
Marvell Johnson
Beverly Schell
Rita Rech
Swede Home News Social Roundup
Local residents share visits and dinners with numerous families including the Oberg Anderson Gustafson Thelander and Gestrine clans. Guests attend games in Kansas City and Lincoln while birthdays and church gatherings are noted. Rosene of Galesburg visits, with travels to Omaha and Lincoln mentioned.
Births Announced for Randy Engel and Baumgartner Son
Randy David Engel born April 12 to Mr and Mrs Andy Engel with grandparents Sam Wyman Fred Engel. Scottbluff couple Mr and Mrs Richard Baumgartner announce birth of a son on Saturday April 23. Donna Pratt Baumgartner noted in Osceola.
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Randy David
Andy Engel
Sam Wyman
Fred Engel
Richard Baumgartner
Scottsbluff
Daisy Dairy 4-H Club Meets for Judging Lesson
The Daisy Dairy 4-H Club met at Bob McMeekin’s home on April 8 for a judging lesson. Carol Scherer, Diane Scherer, and Lora Lee Dawes led games after the opening by the president. Lunch was served. Next meeting set for May 13 at Earl Watts’ home.
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Daisy Dairy
4-H Club
Bob McMeekin
Carol Scherer
Diane Scherer
Lora Lee Dawes
Earl Watts
Donna Rutter
4-H Club Posts Sign and Holds Calf Meeting
The Shelby Go Getter 4-H Club raised a 4-H sign at Routes 81 and 30A on Monday night April 18. They then met at Dennis Prell’s home for the monthly gathering. After the business session, halters were made for all calves and lunch was served by Mrs. Prell. Reporter notes 17 attendees at the Messing home of Thomas and Nadine.
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Shelby
Dennis Prell
Valley Sunshine 4 H Club met at Mick ey home
The Valley Sunshine 4 H Club met at Louis Mickey s home on April 21 with all but one member present. Visitors included Mrs Cedric Fineey Mrs Wm Ferris and Mrs Gust Carlson. The group learned sewing and hemming a tea towel while older girls cooked. Leader Lillian Mickey demonstrated barbecued pork chops and raw vegetables. The next meeting is set for May 5 at Cedric Finecy home.
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The
Valley Sunshine 4-H Club
Louis Mickey
Cedric Fineey
Wm. Ferris
Gust Carlson
Lillian Mickey
Cedric Finecy
Marleen Carlson
Clear Creek Homemakers Meet Features Yeast Rolls Lesson
The Clear Creek HomeMakers Club met at Mrs. William Jaax home on Wednesday April 20. Members contributed to the American Cancer Society as a lesson on Yeast Rolls and Quick Breads was demonstrated by Mrs. Glen Augustin and Mrs. Leo Glatter. Lunch followed. Entertaining by Mrs. William Kubicek. Prizes in Pitch went to Mrs. Mobert Janx high, Mrs. Emil Kubcek low and Mrs. William Jadx door prize. Guest Mrs. Lloyd Schlesinger attended. Next meeting at Mrs. Henry Swan’s home on May 18.
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William Jaax
Clear Creek HomeMakers Club
American Cancer Society
Glen Augustin
Leo Glatter
William Kubicek
Mobert Janx
Emil Kubbcek
William Jadx
Lloyd Schlesinger
Henry Swan
Polk County 4-Hers Win Scholarships and Club Week Trips
Seven Polk County 4-H members earned awards this week. Maribeth Powell won a Carl R. Gray Scholarship from Union Pacific worth 100 dollars toward the University of Nebraska Home Economics Course. The remaining six earned trips to 4-H Club Week on May 31.
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Polk County
Maribeth Powell
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific
University of Nebraska
Local Contest Winners Named in June Event
On June 3 and at the state level Gary Baker and Robert Lamoree earned daily demonstration team honors while Davida Sundberg and Meredith Lamoree won as a clothing demonstration team. Sondra Hill took second in the State Health Contest and Marlene Anderson won in the News Reporters Contest.
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Gary Baker
Robert Lamoree
Davida Sundberg
Meredith Lamoree
Sondra Hill
Marlene Anderson
Farmers Union Osceola Local Meets to See Film
Farmers Union Osceola Local 627 met Friday evening April 22 at the Odd Fellows Hall. After the business session Elton Berck showed the film Wild Life and the Human Touch. A discussion followed on sales tax and income tax with lunch served.
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Farmers Union Osceola Local 627
Odd Fellows Hall
Elton Berck
Family and friends honor John Mills birthday in Osceola
Osceola headlines describe a broad gathering for John Mills Jr at home, with many relatives from Omaha Lincoln Kearney Cedar Rapids and Norfolk visiting. The narrative also notes moves and visits from local families, funeral attendance for Ben Treadway, and other social visits across nearby towns.
Local visits and notices from Lincoln and surrounding towns
A series of brief home visits and hospital updates include Alvin Cerny and family in Lincoln Orthopedic Hospital, Gene Tomanek visiting Collyer, and Marcia Zedicher undergoing orthopedic surgery in Grand Island. The Crouse-Tex Drug Co promotes Root Worm sprays and serums, with multiple mentions of products. Dr. Omer W. Herrmann is reassigned from Paris to Bonn. Weekend visits include Addie Wieseman’s relatives from Omaha and Lincoln.
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Alvin Cerny
Alvin Jr
Lincoln Orthopedic Hospital
Robert Schmid
Columbus
Gene Tomanek
Collyer
Kansas
Earl Miley
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Ray Johnson
Neligh
Marlin Johnson
Marcia Zedicher
Grand Island
Addie Wieseman
Harold Wieseman
Omaha
Jane Mulgrue
Lincoln
Herman Jones
Earl
Orville Jones
Franklin
Omer W. Herrmann
John Herrmann
Paris
Bonn
Germany
T. V. Hutchison
Clair Emmons
Polk County Boys Soil Judging Contest Held Near Osceola
A soil judging contest near Osceola on April 21 drew 73 participants from Shelby Stromsburg and Osceola. In the junior division Lynn Sundberg of Stromsburg won, Franky Peterson of Stromsburg took second, and a tie for third between Larry Kries and Gayle Larson, both of Stromsburg. In the senior division Lynn remained a leading competitor.
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Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
Lynn Sundberg
Franky Peterson
Larry Kries
Gayle Larson
Lynn
Young Farmers Contest Results and Future Plans
Peterson of Stromsburg won top honors with Gaylord Williams second and Walden Jones of Osceola third. An adult division may join the next contest alongside the boys. The morning session occurred in the Ag building on the fairgrounds and the afternoon on Bruce Anderson’s farm scoring four fields. Topsoil and parent material were studied to guide judging decisions.
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Bruce Anderson
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