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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
2
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William Leander Obrist born July 5 1872 in Lee County Illinois died November 27 1953 at Stromsburg Hospital Nebraska memories span Knox County childhood and Greens Chapel community marriage to Cora Mae Hoffer September 11 1898 four children with one son Glen dying in infancy joined the Methodist Church around 1912.
The obituary notes a longtime community and church participant who retired to Stromsburg nine years ago and joined the Stromsburg Methodist Church. Survived by wife Cora two sons Harry H of Gre sham and Gerald L of Osceola a daughter Mabel C Hager of Lincoln one brother Ed of Richland Nebraska nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Stromsburg Methodist Church on Sunday November 29 at 2 30 Rev Robberson presiding. A male quartet sang Nearer My God To Thee and Precious Lord Take My Hand with Mrs Howell Cox on the piano. Bearers were grandsons Gerald Obrist Jr Earle Thelander Claire Obrist Burdette Obrist Darold Hoff man and Robert Wible. Interment in Hoffer cemetery.
The Obrist family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness cards and flowers received after the death of their husband and father. Mrs. W. L. Obrist and family appreciate the support from neighbors and friends.
Mrs Marguerite McBeth of Lincoln and Mrs Lillian V Mc Beth joined the Jim McBeth home for Thanksgiving. Everett Waite of Hutchinson Kansas visited his mother Mrs Amanda Waite for the holiday.
Forty years ago for sale a two seated buggy in good shape. Freeman Shaw touted to husk corn, Don Byers won a furniture prize, Ralph Tschauner a watercolor prize. Baby Susan Yvonne born to Mr and Mrs Jack Howard. Werner Timm Pol missing in action. Osceola 0 Stromsburg 19 in county football. Armistice Day classic upset. dairy payments reach $18 to Russell Anderson. National debt to $300 billion implies $835 per person annually.
Thirty years ago Miss Martha Silverstrand wed Frank Leibee at the Presbyterian church in Council Bluffs and will live in Bradshaw where the groom runs an oil business. H. H. Hubbard died after paralysis. born in 1855 in Illinois, survived by widow, a son, and a granddaughter. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rial Brazee east of Osceola. Caroline Christina Johnson, born in Sweden in 1834, died after living near Arcadia and burial in Osceola. The American Lesson elected officers W F Neujahr Commander Roy W VanHoosen and Fred W Schumann vice commanders etc. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Clark. An Athletic Club for business and professionals is being organized by C E Andrews and Rev H A Taylor.
Newly elected officers include President Mrs L M Merrick Vice Presidents Mrs H J Tex and Mrs Dewey Sigler Secretary Mrs Walter Kirtley Treasurer Mrs Jack Malek. A baby girl Evelyn Jane born to Mr and Mrs R Martin at Hastings. Martin is formerly Alice Matheson. Funeral services held for Miss Esther Scherich, long time Hastings Latin instructor.
Mr and Mrs R N Hastings celebrate ten years together with friends and family gathering at a local home. The couple marked the anniversary with heartfelt wishes and a modest reception acknowledging their enduring partnership.
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Homer P. Bollinger leads the Methodist Church events with adult choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m. plus a sub district meeting in Central City. Friday brings WSCS executive meeting at 2 p m and meditation at 3 p m, then Membership Training Class at 7 p m. Sunday offers Sunday School at 10 a m and Worship Service at 11 a m. Monday Official Board at 8 p m. Wednesday Bollinger attends youth camp leaders meeting at Broken Bow with a Wednesday and Thursday date.
Father John H Howe presides as pastor listing services for the second Sunday in Advent. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 thirty p m. First Friday Mass and confessions Friday morning. First Saturday Mass with confessions and devotions. Catechetical instruction for parish school children Saturday afternoon. Masses 7:30 and 10:30 a m. Public turkey dinner in school auditorium noon to 8 p m. Holyday of Obligation Tuesday Masses 6 and 8:15 a m. Altar Society meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Rosary for world peace and service men 7:30 p m. Weekday Mass 8 a m.
Father Howe leads the parish through Advent with Mass at 9 a.m. and confessions before. Catechetical instruction for grade school children in the parish hall at 4 p.m. Thursday. First Friday devotions at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Altar Society meeting at the Vincent Wieser home at 2 p.m. Thursday with Mrs. Alfred Bernt as co host.
Maurice Lewenson leads 2nd Sunday in Advent activities with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Seminarian Dale Holt as guest. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p.m. Annual Congregational Meeting December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Advent Prayer Day Vesper Sunday December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion December 13 at 11 a.m.
Calvary Lutheran announces weekly activities led by Pastor B. G. Johnson. Thursday Dec 3 Dorcas at 8 p m. Sunday 10 a m Church School 11 a m Divine Worship sermon In The Days of the Son of Man. annual Messiah Concert at Luther College Sunday evening. Monday choir 8 p m. Wednesday Mens Chorus 8 p m. Thursday Dec 10 Ladies Aid 2 p m Brotherhood 8 p m. Luther League meets at Donna Marie and Merlin Larson home 8 p m.
The Covenant Church of Stromsburg Nebraska led by Cecil Johnson hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 with a sermon from the pastor. The Covenant Hour airs on KJSK at 3 p.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Weekly meetings include Monday board at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday fellowship with annual business and guest speaker Rev. Edwin I Mattson. Thursday study prayer and choir rehearsal 8 20 p.m. Friday Brotherhood at 7 30 p.m. All welcome.
Six weeks tests completed as one third of the school year passes. Glass artist Mr. Lewis Hart demonstrated blowing a vase bubbles and bird for students. The junior class and Mrs. McDonald earned praise for a Tuesday play with receipts totaling 253.66. Intramural teams and results are listed including Bearcats beating Barflies 19 14. Thanksgiving activities include FHA favors to Rest Homes.
Dinner guests on Thanksgiving Day were Mrs. Effie Fernandez and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rutter and family. Also advertised are men's gifts at Crouse-Tex Drug Co including electric razors cigarette lighters pocket knives toilet sets cards poker chips and more.
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