Past Christmas Displays At Nebraska Historical Society
The Nebraska State Historical Society showcases over a century of Christmases with Fort Atkinson, Carson parlor, sod house era artifacts, and holiday displays. Visitors can view early musical instruments, tree lights history, and Kennard House decorations through season hours, noting closures on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Nebraska State Historical Society
Fort Atkinson
Carson
John L. Carson
Brownville
Nebraska
Wright
Mama
Matmen Gained Experience In Victory Over Lakeview
OHS wrestlers won their season opener 39 23 at Lakeview. Dale Runquist opened with a 2 0 lead and pinned in 2 59, Ray Johnson won 7 0, Carl Mangelsen pinned in 4 52, LeeRay Augustine pinned in 3 11, Russ Sigler pinned in 1 09, Randy Reese pinned in 5 15, Inselman fell in 3 23, Dan Watts pinned Klug in 3 36, Rick Johnson pinned in 0 52, adding a new team scoring category for large margins. The squad travels to David City Aquinas and Saturday to Friend.
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Jon Habben
OHS
Lakeview
Bulldogs
Dale Runquist
Tadschild
Dale
Ray Johnson
M. Sander
Carl Mangelsen
Goering
Carl
LeeRay Augustine
K. Sander
Russ Sigler
Kuhr
Rick Watts
Herman Janssen
Randy Reese
Wacha
Reese
Greg Cliffords
Inselman
Duane Tenniges
Shonle
Dan Watts
Klug
Dan
HWT
Rick Johnson
Egger
Johnson
Augustine
David
Congregational Gift Marks Swasko Anniversary and Retirement
Illinois trip for Pastor Milan Swasko funded by Calvary and First Lutheran honored Rev Andrew Swasko on retirement day at Berwyn Unit ed Lutheran Church. Service included 38 years of ministry, 1201 baptisms, 587 confirmations, 827 marriages, 840 funerals, and 2215 members received. The day featured Dr Paul Erickson and other pastors, a banquet, and conferral of Pastor Emeritus with ongoing parsonage use.
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Milan Swasko
Calvary Lutheran
First Lutheran
Chicago
Illinois
Berwyn
Paul Erickson
Illinois Synod
LCA
Albert R. Swasko
Hammond
Ind
C. Shreck
Indiana Synod
Phillip Luft Celebrates 100th Birthday in Fullerton
Phillip Luft of Fullerton turned 100 on December 3, born in Pekin Illinois as the eldest of 11 children. He journeyed to Nebraska by covered wagon at age 12 with his parents and later farmed near Osceola before settling in Merrick County. The Lufts marked their 70th wedding anniversary and have eight children, 29 grandchildren, and 46 great grandchildren in the area.
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Phillip Luft
Fullerton
Pekin
Ill
Nebraska
Ida Holt
Columbus
Osceola
Merrick County
Anniversary celebration marks 25 years for Virgil and Rosella Norris
Virgil Norris and Rosella Blaser observed their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house held November 29 at the National Guard Armory in Columbus. Their children hosted the event with guests from Gretna Hastings Mundelein Silver Creek and other towns. the couple married December 3, 1950 in Columbus.
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Virgil Norris
Columbus
National Guard Armory
Robert
Connie) Crumley
Gretna
Beverly
Hastings
Terry
Rick
Rick Norris
Kenneth Blaser
Robert L
Bethel Norris) Powers
Silver Creek
William
Rosella Blaser
Evangelical Protestant Church
Louis Blaser
Odd Bits on Christmas Prep and Seed Catalogs
The author muses on mixing Christmas prep with spring seed catalogs and seasonal chores. She recalls memories from almanacs and neighbors, notes a granddaughter, and highlights local figures like Nellie Benson in the Nebraska Rural Public Power District hall of fame. The piece ends with reflections on the Christmas season’s joy.
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Doc
Virginia Monson
Ginny
Bermuda Triangle
Nellie Benson
Nebraska Women’s Hall of Fame
World Herald
Polk County
Osceola
Farm Bureau
Nebraska Rural Public Power District
Rural Electric Association
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Citizens of Tomorrow
Lincoln Museum
Kennard House
Martin Jones
Central City
Bessie Green
Helen Kinney
C. R. Peterson
Roysler
Ed McCauley
Otto Daum
Omaha
Daum
Duane Vanderbeek
Lincoln
Robert Mills
Nancy
Barbara
Tucson
Ariz
Mervin Ransom Jr
Jon Michael
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Matmen
Swaskos
Benji
Sat
Sun
Muse Theatre
Mundelein, Il
Grayslake, Jr
Brainerd, Minn
Onawa, Ta
History Books
Osceola History
Polk Co
Dr. Bierkower
Shelby
Stromsburg
K-Tu FM
Eldena Lindblade
Midwest Piano Co
Grand Island
Nebr
Pillsbury
Wagner Fruit Drinks
Requier
Betty Crocker
Genere
Tex
Carnation
Carnation Co
Fano
TOR Carnation
Best Af Cornation Co
Dairy Creamer Tloz
U.S.D.A
Kraft Midgit Longhorn Cheese
Cta
Taterlan
Pierre
Heinz Brand
URAL
del Monte
VNRA
Ana
B. Bag
Florida
Lute-Fisk
Brach’s
Willa Wafers
Plein
Kitty Clover
True Disney Magazine
Downy
America
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