Jean Hewitt Weds Duane Wilkinson in Osceola Ceremony
Jean Lucille Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hewitt of Shelby wed Duane J Wilkinson son of Mr and Mrs John Wilkinson of Polk in a July 25 ceremony at the Osceola Methodist Church. The couple planned a short honeymoon to Yellowstone Park and will reside on a Polk area farm after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Lucille Hewitt
Frank Hewitt
Shelby
Duane J. Wilkinson
John Wilkinson
Polk
Osceola
G. A. Randall
Ruby Schernikau
All- Ways
Donald Heckman
Hubert Albright
Calloway
Gladys Liskovec
David City
Sharon Airbright
Gary Albright
Kermit Wright
Seward
Gayle Hewitt
Donald Doremus
Wilford Doehlin
George Heckman
James McBeth
Wilford Doehling
Harry Hewitt
Edward Schernikau
Ruth Runyon
LaVaughn Albright
Marcella Carter
George Hewitt
Yellowstone Park
Wilkinson
Osceola High School
Brown McDonald
York
Benedict High School
Fire safety notice from Osceola fire department
The Osceola City Council issues a fire safety notice. Do not call the operator for three minutes to aid firefighters. Stay at least 50 feet behind fire trucks and yield to firemen. Do not park within two blocks of a fire to keep hydrants clear. Stay away unless requested by the Fire Chief or assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Social Roundup of Lincoln Guests and Visitors
Mrs Ada Heilman and Miss Lydia Heilman returned to Lincoln after visiting Edith Heilman. A Stromsburg picnic at J A Anderson's featured Mr and Mrs Lowell Hanson Joel Hanson Mr and Mrs Victor VanHorn Glenna and others. Attendees included the Oquist Fahrenbruck Baum Benda Wurst and Spencer Fredricks Zook Malek Elaine Don Malek Joan Spain and extended Lincoln ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Heilman
Lydia Heilman
Edith Heilman
Lincoln
Lowell Hanson
Joel Hanson
Victor VanHorn
Glenna
J. A. Anderson
Stromsburg
Robert Oquist
Kenneth Fahrenbruck
Linda
Esther Baum
Wichita
Kansas
Herman Benda
Harold Wurst
Grand Island
Orchard Fredricks
Spencer, Nebr
Kenneth Whitlis
K. L. Fellers
Fredrick
C. C. Zook
George Malek
Elaine
Elkhorn
Malek
Don Malek
Joan Spain
Omaha
Local families visit, funerals and teaching posts listed
Mr and Mrs Clair McCormick and family plan trips to Oregon and California to visit relatives. Mrs Russell Mace and Robert stayed at the Arney Mace home in Chambers. Clyde Cummings burial follows his tractor accident in Coatsfield. Annetta Karges to teach Dist 62 Riverside School. Annette Larson teaches Holdrege area duties while visiting. Rex Dake with Mrs C L Dake at John Voichoske home. Joe Karges served pallbearer for Pete Dittmer of Havens who died after a lingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair McCormick
Will Dake
Oregon
California
Russell Mace
Robert
Arney Mace
Chambers
Russell
Walter Larson
Silver Creek
Riverside
Annetta Karges
Kenneth Etzel
Omaha
Guy Smith
Janiece Larson
Holdrege
C. L. Dake
Rex
John Voichoske
Joe Karges
Pete Dittmer
Havens
Mr. Dittmer
Stoner Area News Highlights Family Visits and Outings
Local families exchange trips and visits across Osceola Lincoln and Denver. Grandparents entertain, weddings prep, and a Osceola park picnic draws a large crowd while residents travel to Burwell Valentine and Hollywood for leisure and family occasions.
Phillipsburg Juniors edge Osceola 5 4 in nine inning thriller
Phillipsburg Junior Legion edged Osceola Juniors 5 to 4 on Phillipsburg field last Thursday night. Kimiecek pitched six innings with McCormick closing, as Osceola, missing Willits in the infield, battled to a one run defeat. A return game is set for August 25 at night during the Polk County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Osceola
Willits
Polk County Fair
Kimiecek
McCormick
Monson
Kersha
Co-op
Harlan County
Republican River
Alma
Holdrege
Hastings
Ingleside State Hospital
York
Fremont
Card of Thanks from Lee Gissler
Lee Gissler thanks all who sent cards letters and gifts during his hospitalization in Minneapolis and expresses gratitude for the support and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Lee Gissler
Thank You Note From P A Nelson
A message of gratitude to friends and the Sisters at the hospital for cards flowers and gifts received during a hospital stay. The note is signed P A Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Nelson
Two Nebraska Visits and Newborn in Central City
Delores and Dianne Buhl spent two weeks in Omaha visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petersen and family. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Willets of Osceola announce the birth of a baby girl last Tuesday August 10 at Hord Memorial Hospital in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores
Dianne Buhl
Omaha
Henry Petersen
Virgil Willets
Osceola
Hord Memorial Hospital
Central City
Polk County Fair Begins Next Tuesday
Antonia Schaal of Shelby Nebraska born March 9 1879 in Reschen Austria died August 15 1948 after a stroke. She moved from a farm near Shelby to town in 1916 ran a Shelby dressmaking business with her sister. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Shelby followed by burial in Shelby cemetery. She was survived by two sisters and a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Schaal
Reschen
Austria
Frank Schaal
Nebraska
Shelby
Lena
Celia Schaal
A. J. Merrick
Fremont
Sacred Heart Church
Polk County Fair Set To Open With Big Machinery Show
The 1948 Polk County Fair in Stromsburg starts next Tuesday August 24 with an emphasis on agricultural exhibits and a large farm machinery display. Major companies will show tractors and equipment. free gate on opening day, then 50c and 25c admission, grandstand 50c. Williams and Lee acts return for daily grandstand entertainment plus school bands, ball games, and parades amid varied exhibits and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Fair Board
Farm Machinery Division
Allis
Chalmers
Gabel & Gabriel
Case
Elmquist Farm Equipment
Gabel and Gabriel
Ford, Reece Tractor & Equipment
International Harvester
Fredrickson Implement Co
Polk County Implement Co
John Deere
Wurtz Implement
H B. Branting and Sons
Massey- Harris, McMeekin Implement
Minneapolis-Moline
Oliver
Osceola Implement Service Co
Western Irrigation
Gustav Theisen Co
Henderson
Neb
Johnson Chevrolet Company
Osceola
Chevrolet
Miss McBeth
J. Carder Throckmorton
Chris Sanders
Paige Hall
York
Chas. Huenefeld
Gerda Peterson
Anice Jensen
Charles Fischer
Williams and Lee
Peolk County
David City Tops Triangular Meet at Columbus Pool
David City won the August 1 swimming triangular meet at Columbus pool with 108 points, defeating Columbus 74 and Osceola 67. Osceola placings include Sandra Schumann first in 25 yd backstroke and Don Byers first in 50 yd free, with multiple second and third places across boys and girls events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Osceola
Columbus
Sandra Schumann
Ramona Walgreen
Rosemary Walgreen
Helen Senn
Joan Bowe
John Mills
Barbara Russell
Don Byers
Jr. Buys
Ist
Mickey Owen to Play Here Sunday
Mickey Owen, former Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals catcher now in the Mexican league, will join Osceola next Sunday night against the Central City Kernels. With Blessie sidelined by a chipped elbow, Osceola scouts for a capable pitcher to work with Owen. The veteran’s defensive throws to second are smooth and his power at the plate remains strong, promising lively entertainment for local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Owen
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Osceola
Central City Kernels
Blessie
Mickey
Osceola Woman Wins Cash Prize for Poem
Mrs Elmer Allinder of Osceola tied for third place in July Ars Poetica with Nebraska poets for Woodland Reverie earning a cash prize. Her poem links to the Ars Poetica society of Nebraska poets. Another work Nuptial Night earned honorable mention for the last quarter from the American Foetry Association of which she is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Allinder
Nebraska
Ars Poetica
Society of
Nebraska Poets
American Foetry Association
Polk County Fair Preview With Riding Contest and Ball Game
Thursday night features Polk County events including Riding Contest finals and a Stromsburg versus Osceola ball game. Stromsburg is runner up in the Pioneer Nite League southern division. Max Quik pitches for Stromsburg while Osceola fields a strong battery. The midway hosts Hala Shows of Tomorrow with 30 concessions seven rides and many acts plus two army searchlights. Johnny Carson will be Master of Ceremonies midweek, adding color to fair entertainment. exhibitors and visitors are invited, with no season ticket required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Lee
Clarks
Keith Cox
Fair Board
Stromsburg
Osceola
Legion
Nebraska
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Western Kansas
Polk Band
Polk County
Max Quik
Hala
Johnny Carson
Carson
Farm Machinery Exhibits Largest In Fair History
Polk County Fair opens next Tuesday for a three day run showcasing the largest farm equipment and household appliance display in years. Nearly all local dealers occupy over 30000 square feet of space with complete lines to be shown. a list of participating dealers appears in the fair write‑up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Tair
Friendly Neighbors Club in Wesley Chapel News
The Wesley Chapel Friendly Neighbors Club met with Mrs. Albert Schmoker on Wednesday. Visitors include James From in the Navy in Los Angeles, and families from Omaha, Portland, Edson, and Osceola. Last week Mrs. Leona Dawes recovered after surgery at Clarkson Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Albert Schmoker
Ben Schmoker
Marvender
Omaha
Los Angeles
California
James
Navy
Eugene Treadway
Armand Schmoker
Brazee
Shelby
Vergil Jarmin
Howard
Portland
Oregon
Jarmin
Vergil
Polk County
Harold Jarmin
Edson
Kansas
Leona Dawes
Clarkson Hospital
Mary Marshall
Hugh Johnston
Osceola
Horace McKeag
Harold Taddiken
Walter
George Berck
Geo. Ballenger
Robertson
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Osceola Juniors Clinch Win Over Shelby In Sunday Game
Osceola's Junior Legion defeated Shelby 10 to 3 on Sunday. Gabriel pitched five innings, McCormick pitched two, and Kimacek also worked two for the Osceola win on the diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Juniors
Shelby
Osceola
Junior Legion
Gabriel
McCormick
Kimicek
Crochet contest at Polk County Fair offers national prize
Winners of first prize crochet entries at the Polk County Fair may advance to the National Wide Crochet Contest in New York City. Rules require mercerized crochet cotton, pieces completed since Jan 1 1948, and first prizes at any fair during 1948. National prizes include 200 to the Grand National Champion and 50 to each category winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
New York City
National Needlecraft Bureau Inc
Gratitude From Shelby Woman After Illness
Mrs W H Kelley thanks friends for support during illness and hospital stay at Clarkson Hospital. She notes receiving over 200 get well cards and expresses sincere appreciation to everyone who remembered her and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson Hospital
W. H. Kelley
Shelby
Nebraska
Mrs Ann Coons Visits Friends at North Bend
Mrs Ann Coons visited friends at North Bend last week according to local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Coons
North Bend
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A light local column notes Osceola baseball optimism and upcoming football, with Bud Blessie sidelined by a right elbow fracture and Shelly Bond pitching well for Sutton. It mentions Gerald Jacupke joining NU football practice, hopes for Notre Dame tickets, corn yields in Polk County, fair plans, and a stork delivering a Stromsburg baby en route.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jean Hewitt
Riverside News
Stoner News
Jackie Rae Brigham
Terry McMeekin
Jack Johnston
Keith McMeekin
Neil Brigham
Denver
Anna Husak
Fritz Husak
Howard McKeag
Cheryl
Papillion
Ralph Watts
Kay
Harlan McKeag
Merle Watts
Valentine
Glen Hendrickson
Laurence Meister
Burwell
Jimmie Marak
Winnard Augustine of
Keith Youngstrom
South Dakota
Mrs
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Chas. Brand and
Stromsburg Hospital
Joe Nekola
Peoria
Ill
Rose Brazada
C. M. Mustard
Elmer Tooker
Laurence Bryan
St. Edwards
Myron Barker
John Carson
Genoa Hospital
Lloyd Wamsley
Annette
E. M. Jacobsen
Betty
Marilyn Sanders
Thos. Smith
Larry
Hershey
Wisner
Vern McCormick
Dale McCormick
Bud Schuster
Gary
Carman
Bud
Frank Carman
Osceola Lady
Polk County Implement and
Wesley Chapel
Bud Blessie
Shelly Bond
Sutton
Wagonhurst
Gerald Jacupke
Jacupke
Notre Dame
Chas. Brand
Brand
Carl Wiesemans
Ford
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