Honor Roll Silver Creek Seniors and Underclassmen List
Silver Creek announces the honor roll with seniors Mary Powers Nora Sabater John Sohl Sally Spohn Karen Urkoski Tannie Wyman Tom Wyman Jacque Carter Sheryl Edmison. Juniors Joan Beck Robert Bilas Mike Cave Ron Cieloha Randy Engel Susan Gembica Nancy Kava Pat Paczosa Denise Schippareit Larry Valasek. Sophomores David Gentleman Dianna Keith Donna McCarville Robert Peterson Roger Spohn. Freshmen LaTona Cannon Donna Gray Dale Jones. Sue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Mary Powers
Nora Sabater
John Sohl
Sally Spohn
Karen Urkoski
Tannie Wyman
Tom Wyman
Jacque Carter
Sheryl Edmison
Joan Beck
Robert Bialas
Mike Cave
Ron Cieloha
Randy Engel
Susan Gembica
Nancy Kava
Pat Paczosa
Denise Schippareit
Larry Valasek
David Gentleman
Dianna Keith
Donna McCarville
Robert Peterson
Roger Spohn
LaTona Cannon
Donna Gray
Dale Jones
Sue
Lamb Joni Martin Sherri Medberry Tim Swertzic
Joni Lamb and Tim Swertzic listed among names with Sherri Medberry and Jerry Wilcox in this notice. No further context or details provided.
Graveside Rites Held for Jamnita M. Austin in Osceola
Graveside services were held Monday at Osceola Cemetery for Jamnita M. Austin a former Polk County resident who died December 9 at Emmanuel Hospital at age 81. She had been residing in an Omaha rest home and is survived by two nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County
Jamnita M. Austin
Emmanuel Hospital
Omaha
Local deaths and community notes from December 1961
Charles R. Timm, 85, retired farmer, dies December 4 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. New county assessor office staff Ellen Larson and Melva Green. Dedication service for new Methodist Church to be led by Bishop Kenneth W. Copeland on December 10. Merger of rural mail routes reduces to Routes 1 and 2 with about 80 miles each. Route 3 redistributed. Engagements and marriages noted including Miss Janet Kosch and Curtis Ingalls on December 2. Gus Zipper farm sold to Walter Bredehoff at 82.50 per acre. University of Nebraska students Margaret Aston, Arlene Steeple, Mildred Craven, Anna Anderson return for Thanksgiving break. Dr. A. A. Wurtz, dentist, office over First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Timm
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Ellen Larson
Melva Green
Kenneth W. Copeland
New Methodist Church
Ramona Kresha
Ronald Dean Smith
St. Vincent Church
Osceola
Bertha Mary Koehler
Berniece Deeter
Marvin Breland
Omaha
C. A. Frasier
Gus Zipper
Walter Bredehoff
Island Precinct
Margaret Aston
Arlene Steeple
Mildred Craven
Anna Anderson
University of Nebraska
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
Ben Hallquist
Alvin Anderson
Kearney
Osceola Football Star Honored on All State Team
Jim Sterup, Osceola guard, selected to Gregg McBride's Class C all state team for 1951. Miss Helen Senn from Osceola performed with the Nebraska State Teachers College symphony orchestra in Kearney on December 2. Millie Ann Brown Daniel died November 29 at 82. John Steven born at St Francis Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dale Hiemer last Tuesday. Pearl Van de-Linder death reported from Vancouver Washington. Eva Lux dies age 86 of Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sterup
Osceola
Gregg McBride
Helen Senn
Nebraska State Teachers College
Kearney
Millie Ann Brown Daniel
John Steven
Dale Hiemer
St. Francis Hospital
Vancouver
Washington
Pearl Vande-Linder
Rock Miller
Flossie Deeds
Eva
Gerhardt) Lux
Shelby
Polk County Faces War Fears and Local News Flash
Thirty years ago December 11 1941 the nation declared war after Pearl Harbor attack. Osceola men Charles McBeth Chester Buchholz Lloyd Timm and Elmer Anderson were in the war zone. Mrs R J Allison died in Polk City auto crash. Mattress center in Osceola reports 350 mattresses and 350 comforters made. Rebekahs elect officers at their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hawaii
Pacific
Polk County
Charles McBeth
Chas. McBeth
Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor
Chester Buchholz
Walter Buchholz
Fort Mills
Philippines
Lloyd Timm
Mark Timm
Elmer Anderson
August P. Anderson
Hawaiian Islands
Osceola
R. J. Allison
Polk
Ray L. Cruise
Rebekahs
Ervin Gross
Nicklaus
Sleet storm tears through Polk County leaves $80,000 damage
A destructive sleet and wind storm swept Polk County and nearby areas on November 22. Damage was estimated near 80,000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Carl Bryant announce the birth of a daughter named Willa Jean on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Carl Bryant
Willa Jean
Death of Henry Biggs 82 Buried at McCook Services Held
Henry Biggs born November 18 1838 in London England died at the home of his stepson Charles Cotton in McCook. Funeral services were held at 1 30 today from the J D Hartman home conducted by Rev W W Alverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Biggs
London
England
Chas. Cotton
McCook
J. D. Hartman
W. W. Alverson
Howard Deeter
John Burgess
Osceola
Hilbert Buchta
Osceola News In Brief December 9 1897 Highlights
The Merry Workers met at Mrs. Josiah Locke’s home. Osceola Camp MWA elected W A Byers clerk J E Peterson banker W O Johnson escort L M Shaw physician E D Buckner assist physician W A Cornish sentry O P Heald manager term updates. Frank Wise moved his black smith shop to D T Mackie’s basement. Hallie Baum turned ten with a party. Ward and Stewart advertise shaving services at the Osceola Bank vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Ray
Merry Workers
Josiah Locke
Osceola Camp
MWA
W.A
M.W. Byers
J. E. Peterson
W. O. Johnson
J. D. Kelley
L. M. Shaw
E. D. Buckner
Osceola Bank
Ward & Stewart
December Community Club Gatherings and Socials Schedule
Listed activities include Beulah Cemetery Society lunch and gift exchange with Lulu Ward on December 15 at 12 30, Stoner Club potluck at St Vincent Hall 6 30, Wesley Chapel Christmas party at City Cafe, and Secret Sister exchange. December 16 features Ride A Wees and Filibuster Club at Eldena Lind blade 8 p.m. Historical Society at Swede Haven 7 30 p.m. with cookies and bingo prizes. WCTU with Mrs. Clarence Johnson at 2 p.m. December 17 Legion Aux at 2 15 p.m. with Ella Anderson and Lillian McDonald. December 20 Scouts 100F. December 21 ABC Karen Wieseman FAN Marian Johnson. December 22 Rebekahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Cemetery Society
Lulu Ward
Stoner Club
St. Vincent Hall
Wesley Chapel Club
City Cafe
Ruth Eklund
Eldena
Local family hosts Stacey Meister birthday party
Locals Mr and Mrs Larry Meister entertained Sunday for Stacey Meister's 4th birthday. Guests included Don Sterup Mike Snodgrass Pam Snodgrass Sharon Meister Lawrence Meister Mildred Snodgrass and Wm Dragoon from Omaha and Lincoln. Norman Leach Joe Roberts part of travel group to Nebraska Hawaii game returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Meister
Stacey
Don Sterup
Mike Snodgrass
Pam Snodgrass
Sharon Meister
Lincoln
Lawrence Meister
Mildred Snodgrass
Wm. Dragoon
Omaha
Norman Leach
Joe Roberts
Hawaii
Leach
Joe
Valley club dinners and parties spread holiday cheer
VALLEY NEWS reports Christmas themed dinners and gatherings among Wee Club Maple Leaf Club and neighbors. Included are gifts and door prize at a Wee Club meeting, a Christmas tea, a miscellaneous shower for Valerie Rutter, family visits, and a Sheephead card party with Bingo and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Club
Glenna Wieseman
Fern Wyman
Bertha Dunn
Lorraine Wieseman
Elizabeth Yungdahl
Gary Lux
Harold Jarmin
Bob Sterup
David Rutter
Night Owls Bridge Club
Hubert Girard
Allan Kresha
Leona Imhoff
Ellen Wieseman
Lula Pickett
Rosie Grossnicklaus
Addie Wieseman
Neola Dunn
Valerie Rutter
Brooke Berggren
Mmes
Lewis Dunn
Dale Dunn
Calmer Herrmann
Morris Dunn
Neela Dunn
Dave Rutter
Ray Werner
Dennis Werner
Grand Island
University
Lincoln
Lee Boden
Richard Klein
Klein
Margie
Herb Smith
Veterans Hospital
Bill Umstead
Ruth Eklund
USC
Flying V
Utica
Dennis Johansen
Hugh
Christmas Socials and local gatherings noted in Osceola record
Community events listed include a Christmas Carol program at Osceola theater with attendees from Overland Park Kansas and New Jersey, meals at the Dale Dunn home in Osceola, a St. Vincent Altar Society lunch, Harolds Market bowling group gathering, and Valley Christmas program planning for December 22. Local families and visitors from Lincoln Exeter and other areas are mentioned.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stromsburg
Woody Berck
Gateway Realty
Les Hive
Whitysous
RCA
Zenith
Osceola Drilling CO
O. C. Eikenhorst
Momay
ABC
Karen Wieseman
Marian Johnson
Valley News
Ede Burritt
Nebraska
Valley
Kathy Rodene
Exeter
DeVern Rodene
Kent
Wayne Beatty
Mary Sue
Julie Ann
Wesley Koehler
Harry Brazee
Youth Fellowship
United Methodist Church
Totes
The
Lincoln Telephone Company
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