One Year of Grandparent Joy and Local Visits
Orphanjell and I celebrate our first year as grandmothers while Cheri and Ryan mark their first birth day. The Maurice Swensons visit Osceola 23 years after ministering at the Lutheran church, renewing old connections and humor. Jeanne Inness Martin earns her doctorate this summer and will receive the degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphanjell
Cheri
Ryan
Grandpa
Gene
Maurice Swensons
Osceola
Lutheran Church
Jeanne Inness Martin
Wedding Reflections Highlight Quiet Nebraska Week
Eldena Lindblade notes midterm commencement at the University of Nebraska and Ruths wedding performed by Rev Bachenberg last Saturday. The piece recalls fathers escorting brides, local social events, and A church lawn ice cream social. It also mentions new fall cotton sheet lines by Wamsutta Martex J P Stevens and a light moral about sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Rev. Bachenberg
Ruth
Luther Leaguers
Wamsutta, Martex
J. P. Stevens
Valley social roundups mark birthdays and anniversaries
Eda Burritt hosts a birthday supper for Jimmie Monroe with guests including Laurence Sarow and the Sarows. Many local families attend anniversaries, visits, and gatherings at homes in Osceola and nearby towns, with trips to Columbus and Minden for dining and museum outings.
Kepners Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Osceola
Zella and Raymond Kepner marked their 50th anniversary with a Sunday gathering in the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, hosted by family and friends. More than 250 guests included relatives from Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, California, and Illinois, with many Jensen family members assisting and attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella
Raymond Kepner
Osceola
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Kepner
Janet Jensen
Don
Lincoln
Bill
Diane
Antioch
California
Joli
Mike
David Jensen
R.j.inness
Omaha
F. L. Kempster
Glenview
Illinois
Kepners
H. L. Hanson
Edina
Minnesota
Alan Bogue
Jim Howard
Scott Hardy
Beresford
South Dakota
George Inness
W. W. Norton
Russell Snugg
Martin Roberts
Paul Monson
Morris Dunn
Herman A. Anderson
R. J. Inness
Markes Reception Held In Osceola
One hundred fifty relatives and friends attended a reception at the Osceola Methodist Church Sunday August 1 honoring Mr and Mrs Gary Markes of Garden City Kansas Mrs Markes is the former Beverly Wieseman Swanson daughter of Mrs Fred Wieseman and the late Mr Wieseman Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Markes of Enid Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Don Nelson of Garden City Attendants and out of town guests are named with several Wieseman relatives listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Methodist Church
Gary Markes
Garden City
Kansas
Markes
Beverly Wieseman Swanson
Fred Wieseman
Mr. Wieseman
Don Rafert
Nancy
Lillian Wieseman
Alta Wieseman
Glenna Wieseman
Loretta’ Kresha
Janet Urban
Roy Markes
Enid
Don Nelson
Sheldon
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Grand Island
Chappell
Gresham, Benedict and
Oelarabbit Oy Ewant
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Ag Institute Worthwhile Said Delegate
The National Agricultural Youth Institute promotes agriculture to youth since 1972. Speakers covered career opportunities computerized farming alternative energy and future farming in America. Delegates enjoyed a picnic dance and state dinner with Governor Exon presenting. Willing to discuss attending in following years. Nebraska tax officials announce county assessor exams on Sept 17 at the State Capitol Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Herrmann
National Agricultural Youth Institute
America
James Exon
Nayi
William E. Peters
Nebraska
State Capitol
Lincoln
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Community Church Notices and Church Group Meetings
St Vincent's Church lists Father Daly as pastor with daily and weekend masses and confession times. Knights of Columbus meet the second Monday in Shelby. United Methodist Church lists Truman Bacenberg as pastor and a Polk County mental health event on Thursday August 12 at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Vincent's Church
Thomas F. Daly
Knights of Columbus
Shelby United Methodist Church
Truman Bacenberg
Polk Co
Methodist Church
Joe Moss
Karen Woita
Columbus
Lutheran Church
Tuesdy
District Dairy Show yields multiple Polk entries in Grand Island
In the District Dairy Show at Grand Island on August 6 Polk County 4-H members entered Holstein classes from calves to dairy herds. Patti Bender earned blue ribbons in several purebred divisions and Terry Bender collected red in others as the group qualified for Ak-Sar-Ben in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Grand Island
Ak- Sar-Ben
Sharon Wendell
Patti Bender
Terry Bender
Lynelle Meerkatz
Fair results and song contest winners listed
The event lists highlights in categories for applique garment color creation and display. Participants include Sandy Swantek Julie Schmidt Crystal Leimser and many others with the song contest awarding Purple Sugar and Spice, Blue Friendly Chatterboxes Gingham Gals, Red Frantic Flowers Debettes Pins and Pans West Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Swantek
Julie Schmidt
Crystal Leimser
Traci Bollig
Tandra Leimser
Steve Hennings
Calvin Marak
Mike Sigler
Paul Hennings
Janice Oquist
Ruth Schmoker
Joel Carlson
Shelly Swantek
Tim Swantek
Bernard Kresha
Kenneth Kresha
Patrick Kresha
Jolene Kresha
Coleen Kresha
Carole Pedraza
West Island
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By Eldena Lindblade
Valley News
Eda Burritt
Frank Flatt
Jimmie Monroe
Laurence Sarow
Ronald Sarow
Harold Jarmin
Julie
Jane
John Zelko
Hillside
New Jersey
Bill Umstead
Ron J. Carlson
Dave Rutter
Brooke Berggren
Maurice Newcomer
Bridge Club
Ruth Schuldt
Clarks
Imogene Brigham
Nite Owls
Grace Rutter
Fern Wyman
Gary Lux
Gary Reznicek
Kay Lux
Norman Lux
Lewis Dunn
Henry Buresh
Luxes
Francis Urban
Kent
Randy
Francis Lux
Shelby
Clarence Shields
Kearney
Lula Pickett
Clarence
Lula
Bill Wyman
Dale Dunn
Danny Dunn
Harlan Dam
Minden
Lee Boden
Dale Yungdahl
Rick Rutter
Roger Klein
Lisa Flatt
Nicole Mentink
Frank Thelen
Orville Brandenberg
Valentine
Rosie Grossnicklaus
Irene Burritt
Vern Lee
Broomfield
Colo
Karen Pickett
R. Kepners
Jack & Jill
Jacks
Heinz Tomato
Philadelphia
Ve Phg
Jer
Ves
Coupan Poetren Eg
AE Staley Mlg. Co
Lindt
Hog
Syles Net Inciiatem Aero
U.S.D.A
Tastee
Hormel Ramge
Aaa
Golden Valley
Jen
Enco Frenc
B. Bag
H Fries
KRAFT
Jar
Tma Pea
Elberta
Per Lug
Thompson
Jack & Hll
Keeble Crackers Town House
Cee Eel
Ag Institute Worthwhile
Ceiurces Services
Calvary Lutheran Church OF
Dailey Brothers
Polk County Fairgrounds
Three Ring Circus
Chamber of Commerce
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