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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
5
A busy weekend in Osceola and surrounding towns featured picnics at Osceola Park honoring Mrs. Berniece Blackmarr of Bakersfield California and a Bond family gathering in Osceola. Local residents hosted relatives from Lincoln Omaha Ames Bettendorf and Chicago with visits, dinners and church events noted along with health updates and a 95th birthday celebration at Rest Manor.
Thirty years ago Polk County was certified as a modified tuberculosis accredited area by state and federal authorities. The designation follows cattle tuberculin testing and removal of affected stock. Official notice confirms the county as tuberculosis free with immediate effect.
Mrs Walter Lungren and family receive news of present arrangements. Mrs Ferne Neal and Lew Harris both of David City wed last Wednesday at the S. P. Johnson home and will live in David City where Harris works as a druggist. A. C Williams and family moved into the Sturdevant home on the Ridge. Williams takes over as wire chief at the local telephone office. H. A. Hansen, father of W. O. Hansen, died in David City after months of illness. Economy ad offers candy and balloon for 9 cents. Farmers basket picnic planned at Swiss Park near Columbus on Sunday. Osceola grain and livestock markets listed. Miss Marjorie Dunn and Mrs. Chas Greenwood pupils to perform a recitation with names of students.
Community notes list numerous visits and gatherings in Swede Home. Families including Lundstroms Willits and Andersons share meals and celebrations. Baptism at Calvary Lutheran Church featured Lord sponsor Horace Stevens.
Osceola news notes Mr. and Mrs Arthur Ekstrom of Clarks Mrs Tom Engelhart and daughter of Saronville Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and Alice Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlson and family Mr and Mrs Rolland Ekstrom and family and Sharon Ruth and Bobby Johnson were guests at a birthday party at the Floyd Spelts home Sunday evening. Excellent Travel and Storage bags only 39c and 49c at Crouse Tex Drug Co.
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