Dornburgh Fishes Wed in Polk Methodist Ceremony
Miss Lynda Dornburgh daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Dornburgh of Polk wed Joe Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Fisher in the Polk Methodist Church. Rev O A Johnson officiated. About 150 relatives attended a reception in the church parlors with a five tier cake and groom’s cake accompanying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Bonnie Carlson
Vernalene Eklund
Robert Glasser
Katie Gleason
Minden
Eleanor Hitchcock
Jolene Applegate
Cozad
The Church Offers Needed Help and Purpose for All
A sermon emphasizes that humans are creations of God not weeds or flowers. People need divine care to bear fruit and live with purpose. The church exists to provide God’s help, hear his message, and offer roles to serve others, inviting all to join.
United Nations tour inspires local girls and families
Shelley Bond and Wilda Carlson recall their East trip to the United Nations with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. The group praises American hospitality and the UN's peace mission while noting memorable sights in New York. Engagement notices and local events follow, with Polk and Osceola communities featuring weddings and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley Bond
Wilda Carlson
Osceola
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
United Nations
Security Council
United Support
New York
Empire State
Empire State Building
Family Busy With Home Improvements At Webster City
The writer details a weekend full of hosting and family visits then outlines multiple home projects completed in three days. Tasks included adding electricity to the garage and playhouse, installing a new closet switch, updating receptacles, painting, hanging a cupboard, and wiring in the basement. A revived washstand doubles as phonograph storage, with plans for more room updates later. A tip from Julie Gullberg shares a kettle lid knob substitute using a magnetic potholder hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Pages
Dumont
Indiana
Tom Howe
Dad
Ermel Page
Webster City
Linda
Albion
Julie Gullberg
Engagements and family notices from Osceola and surrounding areas
Osceola announces the engagement of Marietta Gabriel to William J. Peters of Shelby. Peters, son of Piet Peters of David City, is a David City High School graduate now farming. Marietta is a graduate of Osceola High School and Nebraska State Teachers College Wayne, with Pi Omega Pi honors. their wedding is planned for November 9. Dr Keith A. Bell, son of Clara Bell, visited the Herrmanns en route to Canton Ohio to become dean of students at Malone College after a career in Portland colleges. The C. G. Johnson family reunion at Buckley Park on August 11 had 84 attendees and plans for the 1964 gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Meister and daughters Linda and Sharon visited Grand Island and Smith home. various relatives attended Sunday dinner. Dr. H. S. Eklund and wife return home after vacations in Minnesota and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gabriel
Osceola
Marietta
William J. Peters
Shelby
Peters
Piet Peters
David City
David City High School
Miss Gabriel
Osceola High School
Nebraska State Teachers College
Wayne
Pi Omega Pi
Keith A. Bell
Clara K. Bell
Clara Herrmann
City
W. J. Herrmann
Genevieve
Clara Bell
Wm. Herrmann
Portland State College
C. G. Johnson
Buckley Park
Phillip Waller
Ralph Jones
Lena Johnson
Helen Johnson
Mabel Olson
Florence Jones
Ruth Lloyd
Stromsburg
Lawrence Meister
Linda
Sharon
Grand Island
Herb Smith
Smith
C. J. Meister
Marion
Columbus
Jerome Meister
Bellwood
Paul Meister
H. S. Eklund
Minnesota
Canada
Timm Field
Swan Johnson
York Hospital
Sweden
Polk County
Nebraska
American League of Good Will
Glen Hubbard
Minetitlan
Looking Back in Osceola Record 10 Years Ago
A review of items from August 27 1943 and 1933 notes events in Osceola. Notable items include a big Free Barbecue for Butler County Co-ops at David City, obituaries for Ira Gillmor and John Carter, bridal showers for Helen Wieseman, hospital and army nurse notes, a daughter born to James and Linda McKeag, and a Polk County air raid warning. Also mentions county fair plans and local price listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence (Shorty) Bowe
Osceola
Butler County
David City
Ira Connor Gillmor
Kepner Funeral Home
Helen Wieseman
Charles W. Jeffrey
Wallace McMeekin
Shelby
John Lewis Carter
Olive Sterup
Polk County
Rita Bernt
Orthopedic Hospital
Lincoln
Army Nurses Corps
James McKeag Jr
Stromsburg Hospital
Linda Lou
Carman
Naval Hospital
California
A. J. Herrmann
Society
Pierson
Omaha
Oliver Griffin
J. P. Johnson
Weekend Guests Travel Between Albion and Far Corners
Mrs. Philip Timm spent a four week end with the John Lewises in Omaha. Albion visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wilson Kathy Wilson and Larry Young at Bill Borer. Capt. and Mrs. Richard McCormick with children hosted by Mrs. Clara McCormick in Norman Oklahoma. Mrs. Phil Campbell visited her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. John Bright of Fairbury. Maxabel and Ronald Smith with others toured the southwest visiting relatives in Greeley Colorado and Las Vegas Nevada then California and Mexico. The group returned via the Grand Canyon. Johnny Gabel stayed with Norman Gabels Maxine Gabel with Richard Eickmeier Benedict and Paul Meister Randy Smith with grandparents Rod erick Smith Shelby. Crawford Campbell and two children of Bozeman Montana and Mr and Mrs Charles Walton of Harlowton Montana left after nearly two weeks with Mrs Phil Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Timm
John Lewises
Omaha
Marvin Wilson
Kathy Wilson
Larry Young
Albion
Bill Borer
Richard McCormick
Norman
Okla
Clara McCormick
Phil Campbell
John Bright
Fairbury
Mmes
Maxabel
Ronald Smith
Southwest
Louis Kielians
Greeley
Colo
Jess Brewers
Las Vegas
Nev
California
Mexico
Grand Canyon
Johnny Gabel
Norman Gabels
Maxine Gabel
Richard Eickmeiers
Benedict
Paul Meisters
Randy Smith
Roderick Smiths
Shelby
Crawford Campbell
Bozeman
Mont
Charles Walton
Harlowton
Social notes from Shelby and surrounding towns
Mrs. Clara McCormick and Mr and Mrs Richard McCormick and two children of Norman Oklahoma called on Mrs Grace Buchta Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Dee Hastings attended the wedding and reception Saturday for Joann Schreiber and Tommy Hastings Jr at St Bonaventure church in Columbus. Don Codner of Grand Island was a Saturday overnight guest of Dennis Schmoker. Mr and Mrs Roderick Smith of Shelby and Julius Herrmann were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Larry Kresha and family. Mr and Mrs Larry Kyresha and family visited Sunday evening in the Norman Gabel home in Shelby. Mr and Mrs E E Burritt and granddaughter Peggy joined Mr and Mrs George Burritt and Kevin and Mr and Mrs Jr Custer of Lincoln Sunday at Fremont State lake where they were boating and skiing. Peggy Burritt returned home with her folks. The Burritts visited with Mrs Evelyn Krenk at Schuyler enroute home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara McCormick
Richard McCormick
Norman
Okla
Grace Buchta
Dee Hastings
Joann Schreiber
Tommy Hastings Jr
St. Bonaventure Church
Columbus
Don Codner
Grand Island
Dennis Schmoker
Roderick Smith
Shelby
Julius Herrmann
Larry Kresha
Larry Kyresha
Norman Gabel
E. E Burritt
Peggy
George Burritt
Kevin
Jr. Custer
Lincoln
Fremont State Lake
Peggy Burritt
Burritts
Evelyn Krenk
Schuyler Enroute
Church Services Schedule at St Paul Lutheran and St Vincent Catholic
The schedule lists St Paul Lutheran with Pastor Robert Turner 10 00 a m study and Pastor Larry Casper 10 00 a m Sunday School and Worship at 11 00 a m. St Vincent Catholic church lists Rev Raphael Chonta Masses at 7 00 a m and 9 00 a m plus Rev John Stalions 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Worship Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church News
St, Paul
First Methodist
John W. Stalions
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
WSCS
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church OF
ST. Paul ‘Lutheran
Robert Turner
ST. Vincent’ Catholic Church
Raphael Chonta
First Methodist Church
John Stalions
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Morris Fisher
Frederick Dornburgh
Riley Harris
Kearney
Norman Tiaden
Merle Myers
George Tiaden
Tiaden
Don Imperly
Arlo Ewert
Polk
Roy Glasser
Barbara
Beverly
Lauren Glasser
Elaine Versaw
Bel Dornburgh
York
Fred Kuenzil
Walter Fisher
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Fisher
State College
E. E. Blackburn
GlaRae
John ‘C. Johnston
Virgil Johnston
Wren Sherwood
Clarence Rahrs
Rahrs
Jeff
Jertry
Jeanne
Enor Thompson
Frau Howe
Kathy
Gabriels
Keith Bell
Herrmanns
Johnson
Rn Lee A
Mark
Mike Hale
Vida Reckmeyer
Valley News
Overland Sand & Gravel
Rexal
Bobby Pins
Dexens
Thurs
Bafferin
John
Gillette
The
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Jimmy Dean
Roy Acuff
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