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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

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Miss Eloise Schott Weds William H Nelson at St. Vincent Osceola

An early fall wedding July 18 at St. Vincent Church Osceola united Miss Eloise Schott daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Schott Osceola with William H Nelson son of Mr and Mrs William B Nelson Madison. Rev John Howe officiated with Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria during the mass. The bride wore a satin gown with cathedral train and pearl Tiara. A reception and dance followed at local halls with many relatives and friends in attendance.

St. Vincent Church Osceola Eloise Schott Edmund Schott William H. Nelson William B. Nelson Madison John Howe K. A. Cornish Gordon Sundberg Jeanice Schott Margie Gabel Carolyn Vandenburg Spalding Marilyn Tate Robert Olberding Hays Springs Nebraska Norval Augustin Shelby Donald Schott George Nelson Omaha A. C. Schott E. E. Gabel Marilyn Carolyn Augustin Eee City Ann Kosch Bellwood Raymond Verbka Mildred Flame Columbus Kathrine Mary Lou Finger Larned Kansas Winnard Augustin Wayne Augustin Duane Gabel Duane Schmoker Gerald Heying Central City Jay McDonald Robert Neuman Lincoln Lea Fairley Kan Myr Clifford Tate Geo. Vandenburg Joseph Vandenburg Spaulding Wm. B. Nelson Robt. Neuman Charles Neuman DeWitte Fairbury Frank Schott Dannebrog

Polk County 4-H Judging Contest and Achievement Day

On August 18, twenty two 4-H girls attended the County Judging Contest at the Polk County Fair with Grace Walrod of Hamilton County as judge and about 20 leaders mothers and friends present. The Sunny Sue Club held their Achievement Day at Edwin Doremus home on August 16 with Let’s Sew displays and both individual and team demonstrations.

Polk County Grace Walrod Hamilton County Sunny Sue Club Edwin Doremus Willard Larson

Sargent Family Attends York Guitar Recital

Mr and Mrs Charles Sargent attended a York city auditorium recital on Wednesday where their grandson Sidney Johnson performed four selections. Sidney studies with Miss Fredetta Bick.

Charles Sargent York City Auditorium Sidney Johnson Sidney Fredetta Bick

Community notices and social happenings at Greens Chapel

In Greens Chapel WSCS hosts an ice cream social with pie cake and coffee this Friday. Former pastor F W Swartzlose and wife from Belleville IL will attend. 4 H Club's achievement program drew 33 attendees praising six members. Rev Swartzlose to fill pulpit next Sunday. Various local visits and family news follow with travelers and guests from St Louis Kansas City Lincoln Omaha and Des Moines.

WSCS F. W. Swartzlose Belleville IIL Perky Pals 4-H Club Glen A. Peterson Green’s Chapel Lyle Holm St. Louis Andrew Hanson Brooke Berggren Boots Kansas Kindberg York Park O. R. Hennings Columbus Roy Thomas Rising City Freda Knorr Stromsburg Carol Jean‘ Carlson Wayne Eva Burke Central City Robt. Burke John. Zollars Grand Island A. S. Torell Chas. Hoffer Mason Chas. Metcalfe Wayland Carl Bedient Hofner Drake Sterling D. D. Newcomer Lloyder LaRae Belle Hotchkiss Walter Wells Omaha J. H. Hill Kansas City Harlan C. Carlson Robert Rogers Sergeant Bluff

Osceola Juniors Sweep Shelby in Two Games

Ronnie Swanson pitched a one hitter and fanned Shelby as Osceola Juniors won twice. He led at the plate with a triple and a single plus a walk, backed by Ralph Kahler with two singles and a double in a 9 run, 10 hit night. Osceola scored three in the first and four in the second then coasted.

Osceola Shelby Ronnie Swanson Shelby Buys Ronnie Ralph Kahler Swanson

Riverside News Social Roundup Ties Locals to Family Homes

Doris Karges spent days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Topinka near Palmer. A rodeo at Burwell drew locals on Thursday. A Layette shower honored Mrs. Robert Mace at the Russell Mace home in Clark. hostesses were Mrs. Marvin Mace and Mrs. Kenneth Etzel. Visitors included Kasson Dolph of Central City and Henry and Lottie Galus enjoyed meals with local families. Robt Mace, Jim Barr from Fullerton, and various neighbors joined gatherings at Church and home in the week.

Doris Karges Robert Topinka Palmer Burwell Robert Mace Russell Mace Clarks Marvin Mace Kenneth Etzel Virgil Gulb Andson Stromsburg Walter Church Lyle Plumbtree Kasson Dolph Central City Gust Carlson Henry Lottie Galus Fred Dittmer Havens Johnston Walter Larson Edith Larson Jim Barr Fullerton

Showers For Future Bride and Osceola Juniors Win

Osceola Juniors defeated Geneva Sun day night 2 to 1 for their third win in a row. Delano Kinberg pitched a four hitter and Kinberg earned his 14th win of the year. Ralph Kahler led Osceola at the plate with three appearances and two hits. Kinberg’s defense was flawless behind him. SHOWERS FOR FUTURE BRIDE Darlene Wisely bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Mildred Mouden honored the for Miss Wisely. A Picnic dinner followed and gifts were exchanged. Maple Leaf Club also honored Miss Wisely at a shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Fischer. Wisely’s marriage to James Chantry set for Sunday August 28.

Osceola Geneva Delano Kinberg Osceola Boys Kinberg Ralph Kahler Grossnicklaus Baden Lyle Johnston Mildred Mouden Darlene Wisely al Chantry West Point Nebraska Maple Leaf Club Miss Wisely Charles Fischer James Chantry

District 18 4-H Club Members Meet at Schmidt Home

District No. 18 4 H members gathered Thursday at David Schmidt's home. Families and relatives from Lone Star, Ris ing City, Columbus and nearby areas joined for a weekend trip to Columbus with a park picnic honoring Carl Benda Junior Benda and Josephine Benda birthdays.

David Schmidt Neil Brigham Carl Benda Near Lone Star Edward Lisko Josephine Benda Wm. Breecroft and Norton Columbus Butch Eschler Maxine Near Rising City Leland Bruckner John Micek Phil Louis Benda Albert Junior Benda

Father of Osceola Lady Buried in Lincoln

S. W. Goodale, father of Mrs. Clyde Smith of Osceola, was buried in Lincoln Saturday after dying from a severe stroke two weeks earlier. He had been ill for a year and passed away Thursday afternoon August 18 in a Lincoln hospital. The Goodales had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary earlier in the month, but the celebration was postponed due to his health.

S. W. Goodale Clyde Smith Lincoln Mr. Goodale Mrs. Goodale

Nursing Home Leaders Gather in Osceola

Mrs. Ella Koehler hosted the Nebraska Association of Licensed Nursing Home Operators executive board in Osceola last Thursday. The meeting took place at the courthouse with a chicken lunch at the Corn Palace, reflecting the group’s commitment to high standards in Nebraska nursing home management.

Ella Koehler Nebraska Association of Licensed Osceola Nebraska

Peter Peterson Reunion Held in Stromsburg Buckley Park

The Peter Peterson reunion gathered in Buckley Park Stromsburg on August 21 with 61 attendees and 76 absentees. Since the last reunion there were three marriages and four births including the first twins in the family. The next reunion will again be at Stromsburg on the third Sunday in August.

Peter Peterson Buckley Park Stromsburg

Farewell Picnic for Methodist Minister Rev Underhill

The Methodist congregation hosted Rev. Hubert Underhill and his family at a park picnic Sunday as a farewell. He will preach his last sermon this coming Sunday and depart September first for Lincoln to work in student relations at Wesleyan.

Hubert Underhill Underhill Lincoln Wesleyan

Hollister Dahlgren Wedding At Local Parsonage

Willard C Hollister and Dorothy Jean Dahlgren were united in marriage by Rev John M Herrmann at two PM Sunday at the officiating pastor's home. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W L Hollister east of Stromsburg and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Dahlgren of Omaha. Attendants were Kenneth S Hollister and Miss Betty Dahlgren. Parents of both families and the pastor's wife attended. The couple left for their honeymoon by way of Omaha.

Willard C. Hollister Dorothy Jean Dahlgren John M. Herrmann W. L. Hollister Stromsburg Floyd Dahlgren Omaha Kenneth S. Hollister Betty Dahlgren Mrs. Herrmann

Arkansas Girl Bride of Richard Mills

Mr and Mrs M A Mills Sr and John and Mr and Mrs Robert Mills left Saturday for Blytheville Arkansas to attend the wedding of farmer’s son Richard T Mills and Miss Dorothy Royce The ceremony took place at Blytheville Wednesday evening August 24 a complete account will appear next week in these columns

M. A. Mills John Robert Mills Blythville Arkansas Richard T. Mills Dorothy Royce

Starosciks Visit Columbus During Ill HealthGuest

Mr and Mrs John Staroscik and daughter visited in Columbus Sunday afternoon with his mother Mrs Mary Staroscik who has been in ill health at the home of her guests Mrs Walter Warnick

John Staroscik Columbus Mary Staroscik Walter Warnick

Heckman couple attends Fullerton wedding

Mr. and Mrs. George Heckman attended the wedding of a relative at Fullerton Sunday evening.

George Heckman Fullerton

Surprised on Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brazee celebrated 25 years of marriage on August 24 with a surprise Sunday gathering. They wed in Belleville Kansas and have four children James Hastings Margie Burton Glenn Osceola. Relatives from Hastings Shelby Stromsburg Swede Home Osceola attended and presented a chest of silverware and silver gifts.

Harry Brazee Brazee Belleville Kansas James Hastings Margie Burton Glenn James Brazee Virginia Thulin Rial Brazee Sharon Shelby William Stromberg Linda Stromsburg David Timm Swede Home Kathryn Brazee Ben Zedicher W. B. Welch Bill Zedicher Glenn Brazee Osceola

Visitors and dances mark social week in Silver Creek district

District 54 reports show many relatives and friends visiting from Strasburg Lincoln Wisner and Albion. The Wamsleys hosted Virginia Pinzensbaum at a park party with about 30 attendees while others attended a wedding dance in Silver Creek. Families from Daykin Ore tha and Osceola connected through visits and fishing trips.

Fred Pinzenscham Freddie Annie Pinzenscham Strasburg Colorado Lloyd Wamsley Virginia Wamsley Walter Wieseman Lincoln Silver Creek Walter Brand Carl Brand Wisner Frank Carman Willing Workers 4-H Loren Miller Rebekah Lodge Columbus Lodge Roth Ft. Morgan Colo John Wyman Henry Sclppporert Virginia Pinzensham Carman Ray Dobson Henry Schipporert Vern McCormick Wayne Willits Wendell McCormick Oretha Louis Thantre Steve Brooks Albion Osceola Sidney Graham Virginia Pinzensbaum Ben Headrick Daykin Nebr Headrick Irma

Walgreen couple attend mills Lindholm wedding at Fullerton

Mrs. Ray Walgreen and her husband attended the wedding of Lois Miller to Delwyn Lindholm at the Methodist Church in Fullerton on Sunday evening. Mrs. Walgreen served as matron of honor for the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Snodgrass and their son of Lincoln are visiting relatives this week. Mrs. Ann Coons returned Friday evening after a week’s vacation in Henning Minnesota.

Ray Walgreen Lois Miller Delwyn Lindholm Fullerton Walgreen Lee Snodgrass Lincoln Snodgrass Carman Ann Coons Henning Minnesota

Mrs Charles Hastert Dies in Shelby at 75

After a lingering illness Mrs Charles E Hastert died at her Shelby home aged 75 on Monday August 22 at 12 40 pm She leaves husband three sons Louis Clark Francis and three daughters Viola Lux Herbert Albright and Margaret Platz One son Bertard preceded in death in 1918 Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Shelby and burial followed in Shelby Catholic cemetery

Charles E. Hastert Shelby Louis Clark Honolulu Francis Mead Nebraska Viola Lux Cermidji Minnesota Herbert Albright Columbus Margaret Platz David City Bertard Sacred Heart Church Shelby Catholic

Free Children's Portraits Offered by Des Moines Studio

The Record announces a forthcoming local series of children's photographs to be taken by Waltz Studios of Des Moines. On August 30 the studio will set up at the Osceola Hotel from 1 pm to 8 pm and award prizes to the four cutest children based on personality and charm.

Record Today Waltz Studios Des Moines Osceola Hotel

Grand Island Move for Osceola Residents Mentioned

Linda Gustafson visiting grandparents Dr and Mrs C R Peterson returned home to Polk Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson. Mr and Mrs Victor VanHorn who had lived in Osceola for many years moved to Grand Island last week to reside.

Linda Gustafson C. R. Peterson Polk Roger Gustafson Victor VanHorn Osceola Grand Island

Corn Condition Improves as Rains Bring Moisture

Polk County farmers report a sharp boost in corn prospects after recent rains. Northwest areas saw 1.5 to 5 inches last Saturday with some wind damage. Oscela had under an inch. A strong rain Thursday night favored western Polk, easing heat and aiding subsoil moisture. overall crop outlook is rosier than last year, though damage persists on poorer ground.

Polk County Osceloa

Muse Theatre Installs New Seats and Reschedules Shows

The Muse Theatre crews install padded upholstered seats this week to improve patron comfort. Starting September 4 the weekday showtime moves to 7 30 pm and weekend times shift to 7 00 pm and 9 00 pm with two shows on Sundays. Breaks switch to Sunday through Thursday and Friday Saturday, matinees return in September with 2 pm Sunday matinees.

Muse The

Texas visitors stay with the Schotts this week

Mr and Mrs Tom Miller and their children Joan and Thomas of Houston Texas and Ambrose Ableibinger of Perry Oklahoma spent Monday and Tuesday with the Joe Schott family.

Tom Miller Joan Thomas Houston Texas Ambrose Ableibinger Perry Oklahoma Joe Schott

Local Happenings Highlight Sports and Fair Preparations

The girls softball team has five wins in seven games and splits with Silver Creek and Stromsburg, while the boys’ team work and pool season near end. Aurora’s All-Star game draws five Osceola players, and Don Byers reaches San Diego swiftly to reunite with his wife. Neil Hafemeister begins as high school football coach, and a Methodist chicken dinner draws crowd and praise for its family style servings.

Silver Creek Stromsburg Clarks Neil Hafemeister Neil Junior Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. H. Nelson Polk County Extension News Osceola Juniors Osceola Ab Kahler If .Kinberg Gabriel Willits Ss. Grossnicklaus Johansen Boden Gleim Alt Rf Anderson Rf Swanson Riverside News Osceola Ab Kahler Q' Johansen Monson C Johnston Rf Brazee Rf Kinberg Mobile Blood Polk County Court House Richard Mills Charles Hastert Muse Theatre Paul Monson Fair Board Paul Aurora Bill Norton Don Byers San Diego California Don Mrs. Byers Don Ray Byers Methodist Church Nho
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