Co op Fun Day Set For August 31 Osceola
Plans are underway for the annual Co op Fun Day at the Polk County Fair Grounds in Osceola on Friday August 31. Entertainment includes Merry and Mr Bill radio and TV stars a kit tenball game and other talent with a full program to be announced next issue. The event is a joint venture by Polk County cooperatives elevators oil companies produce stations Farm Bureau Polk Butler Insurance Credit Union and Polk County REA. Attend and enjoy time with neighbors and friends.
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Polk County
Osceola
Merry
Bill
Farm Bureau
Polk Butler Insurance Co
Credit Union
REA
Memorial C County Hospital Patients List
A week from August 13 to August 20 includes patients and dismissals across multiple towns. Names tied to Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Columbus Genoa Rising City and Silver Creek appear with patient statuses and some births noted among the listed individuals.
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George Betterton
Columbus
Walter Martin
Genoa
Edwin Jones
Osceola
Nean McKeag
Nellie Anderson
Stromsburg
Richard Uphoff
Rising City
August P. Anderson
Josephine Dunning
Shelby
Anna Freeman
Joe Schott
William Stromberg
Polk
Glen R. Green
Donald Erickson
Rolland Beatty
Clara Ahrens
David Oy Taylor Ball
Dece
Tommie Anderson
Stromsurg
Alec Padroza
John Imhoff
Silver .Creek
Huberta Schaf
Lydia Englehardt
Don Burg
Lawrence Burke
Margit Anderson
Louis Cohenour
Patricia Wozny Weds Jerome Gabriel in Columbus Church
Miss Patricia M. Wozny daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Wozny of Columbus and Jerome A. Gabriel son of Mr and Mrs Albert A Gabriel were married August 9 at St Anthony's Catholic Church Columbus. Rev Schniegenberg officiated with Lorraine Wozny maid of honor and bridal attendants in Cortillion blue gowns. Best man was Leon Ebel of Bellwood.
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Patricia M. Wozny
Joseph C. Wozny
Columbus
Jerome A. Gabriel
Albert A. Gabriel
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Schniegenberg
Lorraine Wozny
Betty Wozny
Marietta Gabriel
Helen Marie Wozny
Leon Ebel
Bellwood
Couple Weds With Dinner and Reception at Local Halls
LeRoy Gabriel of Osceola and Bob Stemper of Bellwood served as attendants while Kenneth Ebel and Don Sullivan acted as ushers. The ceremony occurred at St. Anthony's auditorium with a reception later at Armoury Hall in Columbus. After a wedding trip the couple will reside on a farm near Shelby.
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LeRoy Gabriel
Osceola
Bob Stemper
Bellwood
Kenneth Ebel
Don Sullivan
St. Anthony’s Auditorium
New Armoury Hall
Columbus
Shelby
Mrs Howe Honored At St Vincent Birthday Party
Mrs. Clare Howe was guest of honor at a parish birthday gathering at St. Vincent parish hall. The event featured a cake by Mrs. Victor Cerny and roses from Mrs. Thomas Hofbauer, card games, lunch, and prize awards to Ervin Grossnicklaus, Paul Meister, Mrs. Mary Sakin Bunco, and Mrs. Richard Merrick. Father Verness B. Ketter attended as an out-of-town guest.
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Clare Howe
St. Vincent Parish
Sheephead
Paul Meister
Mary Sakin Bunco
Richard Merrick
Verness B. Ketter
David City
Osceola Attends Nebraska Traffic Safety Conference
Osceola representative Robert L. Mills reports a Nebraska citizens’ push for a strong traffic safety program. Conference urged stricter enforcement, tighter driver licensing, adoption of the Uniform Code, compulsory student driver training, highway safety improvements, study of country road accidents, and immediate Governor action via a Citizen’s Committee.
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Robert L. Mills
Osceola
Nebraska
National Committee On Uniform
Mother of Osceola Man Dies Here
Mrs. Charles Anderson, 74, of Stromsburg, died early Wednesday morning, August 22, at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital here, according to funeral notices. The Osceola man’s mother was hospitalized before her death.
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Charles Anderson
Stromsburg
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Deceased Mother's Obituary Noted in City
The deceased was the mother of Harold V. Anderson known as Andy of this city. She had been ill for several weeks and funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing.
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Harold V
Andy) Anderson
Obituary of Mrs. Gilbert Johnson Osceola pioneer
Anna Louise Peterson Johnson born in Sweden February 19 1876 came to America at age seven. She and Gilbert Johnson farmed near Osceola and helped found St Paul Lutheran. Survived by three children one grandson and nine nieces and nephews. Funeral August 16 at St Paul Lutheran with pastor Rev Robert Johnson.
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Anna Louise Peterson
Sweden
America
Calvary
Gilbert Johnson
Osceola
St. Paul Lutheran
Philip
Stromsburg
Eldena
Eugene
Lincoln
Johnsons
Johnson
G. E. Hemdahl
Peter Lindberg
Algor Peterson
Ed. Westering
Jennie Peterson
Mrs Clara Mae Lindholm 1873 1956 Obituary
Clara Mae Johnson Lindholm born May 2 1873 Nekoma Illinois died August 12 1956 Osceola Nebraska at 83. Three months She came to Nebraska 1883 and lived near Osceola with her husband Axel Lindholm and children Gladys Ruby Blanche. She was a nurse a Royal Neighbor member and devoted mother. Funeral conducted August 15 Osceola with interment Wyuka Lincoln.
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Wo Tae
Clara Mae Johnson
Axel Lindholm
Nekoma
Illinois
Osceola
Nebraska
Carl Johnson
Tilleyville
Clara Johnson
Gladys
Ruby
Blanche
Axel
Ruby McKenzie
Blanche Wentink
Lincoln
Orlie Johnson
Hershey
Nebr
God
St Paul Lutheran Church Choir Practice Saturday
Rev. Robert V. Johnson announces 2:00 p m Saturday choir practice for Miriam and David at St Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Johnson directing.
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ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Robert V. Johnson
Miriam and David
Covenant Church Everson Stromsburg Service Schedule
Covenant Church Stromsburg Nebraska led by Pastor Roger Jackson announces Thursday Prayer Fellowship at 815 pm continuing Acts study. Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship 11, Evening Service 800 pm at Free Church. last joint service of the year. August 29 CWA meets 130 pm work meeting and 300 pm business meeting with the pastor as speaker.
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Evan
Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home Attends 42nd Luther League Convention
Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home reports pastor Rev. C. M. Hadley and delegates Marlene Fjell Lois Jones and Carolyn Jones participated in the Nebraska Conference Luther League Augustana Synod convention and Bible Camp at Covenant Cedars Hordville. Parsonage dedication and installation service planned Tuesday night. Sunday School at 10 worship at 11 and 7 15 p m. WMS chorus practice at 8 p.m.
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Luther League Meeting
Hadley
Harmony
Hazel Anderson
Emil Monson
Board of Administration
Alvary EV
Nebraska Conference
Luther League
Augustana Synod
Covenant Cedars
Hordville
Wesley Chapel Neighbors Meet For August Picnic
The Friendly Neighbors Club gathered in Osceola park for an August meeting and enjoyed water melon. Numerous locals including Lavern Richards returned from California and visited relatives and friends across Osceola, Minden, Stromsburg, Lincoln and Omaha with several dinner and visiting stops noted.
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Friendly Neighbors Club
Osceola Park
Lavern Richards
California
Morris Richards
J. H. Gustafson
Pioneer Village
Minden
Iowa
Otto Olson
Olson
Kenneth Mentink
Gerald Mentink
Stromsburg
Becky Sue
Otto Gwanson
Swede
Kenneth Johnson
North Platte
Clifford Hornblooms
Everett Powell
Don Yungdahl
Armand Schmokers
Levert Oquist
Edna Treadway
Harold Hiese
Omaha
James Treadway
Columbus
Eugene Treadway
Kenneth Cornish
Charles Fischer
George Hruska
Mary Cerny
Elsie
Dick Merrick
Paul Kresha
Adolph Kresha
Edward Watts
Baby
Lincoln
Earl Watts
Lincoln Air Base
Albert Anderson
Yvonne
Signe van Doren
Diana
Larry Johnston
St. Joseph, Mo
Johnson
Buckley Park
Local Socials and Visits Span Osceola Weekend
Osceola residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Lincoln Fullerton York and San Fernando. Instances include Kuhnel and Dawes families hosting and calling on guests, a double wedding in York, and multiple outings to Camp Cedars and Estes Park. Community groups and clubs held events, and sales ads highlight a hair perm promotion at Crouse-Tex Drug Co.
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Eldon Kuhnel
Lincoln
Janelle Kuhnel
Darrel Schacnmeyer
Marilyn Paine
Cindy
Alfred Kuhnel
Lawrence Gies
Fred Gies
Donita McMahon
Walter Koehler
Kuhnel
Fullerton
Robert Paine
Ray Richards
John Cederberg
Donna Mentink
Carolyn Swanson
Camp Cedars
Tuesay
Leo Glatter
Joan
Marven Dawes
Leila Colby
Dawes
Merle Dawes
Daisy Daily Club
Seward District
Armand Schmoker and Sons
Wayne Augustine
Alfred Gondringers
Josie Gondringer
Oswald Cerny
York
Richard McMahon
Barbara McCormick
Jane McCormick
Richard Croker
Kenneth Richards
Robert Miller
Wesley Chapel Club
Morris Richards
Horace Stevens
Polk
Harold Nelsons
Emory Zentz
Arcadia
Mauritz Swanson
Peter Peterson
Buckley Park
Don Swanson
Local visitors and gatherings fill Shelby area news
Locals report Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Scholz of San Diego visiting Mrs. Scholz’s parents and relatives for ten days while their son Billy plans a California return. Mrs. Ruth Wobig and family host Newman Grove guests. John J. Roberts reunion at Osceola park draws about 50 relatives. J. M. Roberts marks 78th birthday. Various local calls, visits, and a few sales and meals noted across Osceola and surrounding towns.
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Maurice Scholz
San Diego
California
Otelia Johnson
Eldena Johnson
Ruth Wobig
Rodney -Lilja
Newman Grove
Glen Wobig
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Ford Bond
Bonnie
Gresham
Osceola
Wm. Dunn
South Osceola
Bond
ASC
Stromsburg
John J. Roberts
Osceola Park
J. M. Roberts
Martin Roberts
Norfolk
Ashland
Louisville
Omaha
Lincoln
Columbus
Kearney
Phillips
Stapleton
George Hruska
Mary Cerny
Goldie Johnson
Poole
Nebraska
Clarence Johnson
Jerry Parker
Clarence Carlson
Arthur Donelson
Edwin Lewis
Calmar-Dunn
Calumet
Oklahoma
Ted Nitzel
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Annie Jeffrey
Memorial C County Hospital
Patricia Wozny
Bride OF
Jerome Gabriel
Mrs. Howe
Trade Mars
Osceola Record
Mrs
Axel ‘Lindholm
Oscesola
Wyuka Cemetery
Wesley Chapel
Floyd West
Tr. Kce
Rexall Guarantefo
Alice Fredrickson
Alice Johnson
Tom Englehardt
Saronville
Edward Bonne
L. L. Ler
Marvin Iler
Caroline Rhodes
Cornhusker
Roger Gustafson
Max Peterson
C. R. Peterson
ABB Birthday Club
Fred Bond
Harold Johnson
San Fernando
Marlin
LeRoy Rhodes
Phil B. Campbell
A. W. Contors
Neligh
Charles Sargent
Lewis Morgan
Salina
Kansas
Richard E. Smith
Hollis
Richmond
Virginia
Clyde £. Smith
Arthur Ekstrom
Clarks
Alice
Alton
Rolland Ekstrom
Karlene
Ricky
Joe Fjell
Floyd Speirs
Kenneth Miller
David
Harbor City
Earle Miller
Glen Williams
St. Edward
Lou Lewis
Monroe
Wm. Campain
Clyde Miller
Corn Palace Cafe
Dale Products
Lloyd Fijell and Dale
Enoch Boden
Carrol Peterson
T & C Club
Lewis Dunn
Gerhardt Lux
Robert Sigler, Jr
Lincoln Speedways, Inc
Capitol Beach
Lincoln, Nebr
The
Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Friends
Lewis Sinclair Service
Dave Richards
Dave
Dick Randall
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