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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
Riverside School played District 40 at Merrick rennia Wednesday afternoon and lost by a large margin. Annetta Warges attended as a guest of Donna at the event.
A market flyer advertises dried apricots and pitted dates at low per pound and per package prices, salted peanuts, mackerel, pork and beans, salmon, and chocolate chips. It notes two for deals on beans with franks and shows fresh fruits and vegetables as part of the promotion.
A reception was held at the schoolhouse Friday evening for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carlson. Olive Carlson left for California after a week home visit. The Mace family expanded with a Plymouth purchase and other local visits occurred in Osceola and Silver Creek.
Mr and Mrs Wm Buchta of David City with daughter Mrs Don Dickens of New York City called at the Dale Buchta home Friday afternoon and other friends. Mr and Mrs Hilbert Buchta visited the Ervin Deeter family in Omaha Sunday and Rev Hamilton at the hospital. Ragner Carlson bought a new Dodge Saturday. Mr and Mrs L R Meacham with Mr and Mrs Willard Carter traveled to Fremont Friday. Mrs Carl Crvant returned home with her husband after two weeks with her mother. Rev Hamilton expected to return home soon. Mr and Mrs George Ruchta vacationed a week at Lake Trieson. A shower for Mrs Robert Carlson Jr was held at Riverside Schoolhouse Friday evening. A gift of money was given to the bride by school patrons. Mr and Mrs G T Dake and Rex were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clair McCormick and Lanny. Bill Greeg and family of near Central City spent Sunday with them.
George Reed is home. Junior McCormick of Shenandoah spends Sunday with family. Harve and Calmar McKeag and Osceola couples dine with Mina Guchta. Guss Carlson group visits Central City. Chilmer shows slow improvement. Genoa picnic and fishing trip includes L Creemen Floyde Frizzell John Carlson Jr Cedric Fineey James Anderson Chris Gadeke J A Carlson Herman.
District 54 residents and friends attend family gatherings weekend visits in Lincoln Fremont Belgrade and Osceola. Norman Tooker returns home with Elmer and Mrs Tooker. Mrs Mustard seeks further medical care in Omaha. Urban family moves to Polk County farm. FHA meeting near Fremont. several birthday and hospitality visits across Silver Creek Stromsburg and Belgrade. Death of Mrs Omach noted.
The WSCS will hold a Mothers Day gift sale at Kepners Store on Saturday May 1 featuring a large assortment of gifts for shoppers seeking items for the holiday.
I express my deep gratitude to all who supported me during my hospital stay and recovery. Thanks go to Shelby Rebekah Lodge, Shelby American Legion Auxiliary, United Brethren groups, Friendly Neighbors Club, my district teachers and classmates, Harmoney Servety Lutheran Church, and St Paul Lutheran Sunday School Osceola.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and relatives for ecards gists cards letters and visits during a hospital stay and thanks the Sisters at the hospital. Also thanks to MRS Wm AMSTEAD and Alan Enzene and mentions best wishes to MRS ALFRED GONDRINGER.
The Wesley Chapel Club met April 21 at the home of Mrs. Tom Schmoker with Mrs. Adolph Kresh, Jr. assisting. Mrs. Ben Schmoker led the lesson titled Pictures. The next meeting is May 19 with Mrs. Ben Schmoker and Mrs. Marvin Dawes assisting the hostess.
Crouse-Tex Drug Co. sells Salsbury Ren- O-Sal tablets to keep chicks healthy and growing, a practical poultry health aid for farmers and hobbyists alike.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Irland and John visited Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kiesenberry south of Shelby on Sunday evening for a social gathering.
Mrs Kent White of Woodburn arrived Monday to spend the next two months with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Harrison.
Miss Ada Stark of San Francisco arrived Tuesday for a visit with her sister Mrs. R. M. McDonald and family.
Mr and Mrs James McBeth announce the birth of a daughter at Stromsburg hospital on April 19 weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces She has been named Linda Lee.
Johnsons offers a Mother Day option featuring sheer hose highlighted for elegant wear. The promotion emphasizes a thoughtful gift idea with stylish legwear suitable for spring celebrations.
Mr and Mrs George Heckman and their daughter welcomed a group of friends to their Thursday evening housewarming. Lunch was served by the self invited guests.
The Top Notchers gathered at the Peterson home last Wednesday with all but one member present. Paul Monson led a discussion on each member’s project feeding. Ar Throckmorton presented slides and lunch was served by Mrs. Ernfred Peterson. The next meeting will be at the Larson homes.
Crouse invites readers to view the fresh wallpaper patterns now on display at Tex Drug Co introducing the 1948 designs and suggesting customers drop in to browse the selection.
Osceola Rebekah Lodge will entertain the Oda Fellows and their families after the lodge meeting Monday evening May 8. The notice also invites listeners to see The Fugitive at Shelby and to listen to radio station KISK in Columbus Nebraska broadcasting daily on 900 KC.
The Free Church Hour is broadcast each Sunday morning from 11:00 to 11:45 a m over KJSK in Columbus Nebraska on 900 KC.
Mrs Lulu Ward traveled to Ashland on Sunday and stayed through Monday visiting her brother Lewis West at his home.
Mr and Mrs Gunnard Peterson hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Leon Mentink Wayne DeLtte Donna Jean Hahn Mrs Albert Johnson all of Stromsburg Mr and Mrs Binnfred Peterson and family Mr and Mrs Ted Johnson and family Mr and Mrs Reynold Peterson and sons Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson and children and Darlene Gustafson.
Sunday at 11 30 p m listeners tune to KJSK Columbus Nebraska for the Midwest Gospel Hour on 900 KG presenting religious music and sermons from local choir and guest ministers.
Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Huston were guests of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eveland at Elmwood for the weekend, sharing family time and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Bill Scholz and their children of Cedar Rapids Neb visited Sunday to see Louis Scholz and Mr and Mrs Martin Scholz in Osceola.
Retailer receives a large shipment featuring Figin American Compacts, toilet sets, nylon brushes and numerous other items ideal for Mother's Day and graduation gifts.
Fred Schmoker of Lincoln traveled to Oserola late in the week to visit friends and relatives. He was seen touring local spots and reconnecting with longtime acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs George Tleckman hosted a Sunday party honoring Jeannine Tleckman on her sixth birthday with family and friends.
The Methodist Church ladies host a bazaar and bake sale at Kepner's Store Sunday at 2 30 PM with a Mother’s Day assortment and food items. The sale continues into the evening if items remain.
Mrs. Irvin Noble returned home after visiting her son Flord and family in Holdrege. Benzene Hexachloride is advertised as a remedy for mange and hog skin diseases sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co.
A sales blurb touts the Airway Sanitizer Vacuum Cleaner as a versatile cleaner for floors and ceilings. It mentions LeRoy Rhodes and lists a model number 292 as part of the feature details.
Rev. W. D. Hamilton, taken to Onaha Methodist Hospital two weeks ago, is somewhat improved and expected to return home in the near future.
LB. R. Price of Nebraska City spends a few days this week visiting his daughter Mrs Dwight Bush and family, staying with them during the visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Irland and John were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taddiken in Shelby Tuesday evening for dinner.
Mrs. Ray Whiting and Mrs. Emma Madison of Albion spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Anderson.
The Free Church schedules a 11:45 a.m. service broadcast over radio station KJSK in Columbia. Listeners are invited to join the program from the church location or via the airwaves for the morning worship.
The city records announce the birth of a baby girl named Barbara Jeanne Friday at St Marys Hospital. She weighed 1202 grams and is the daughter of Mrs Jeanne Wilcox, formerly Jeanne Wilcox, and Mr W Ia Wilcox of the city.
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