Returns Home and Marriages Highlight Community News
George W Gregg Jr returns after three years in government Transport Service rising to Chief of Marine Engineers Philippines division. Annie Burritt marries M A Pike at home of Mrs Burritt south of Osceola. Jeannie Anderson and Lawrence Osborn wed in Osceola. Fatal accident claims Borouch and Lisko as their horses bolted. Birth announced for B Valentine’s son. Mrs Olive Boden ill after stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gregg Jr
George
Government Transport ‘Service
Marine Engineers
Division of
Philippines
Martha Burritt
Osceola
Annie M. Burritt
M. A. Pike
Lemon
Shelby Church
Columbus
J. H. Anderson
B. Borouch
Island Precinct
Jacob Lisko
Valley Precinct
Ceola Hardware
Jeanette Frasier
Donald Elwood
Woman’s Club
Clark Valentine
West Point
Nebr
Valentine
Allinda Hotchkiss
Olive Boden
Twenty Four Years Ago: Local Marriages And News
The marriage of Lydia Nelson to Henry Samuelson occurred at the Lutheran parsonage, with plans to live near Swede Home. Will Heinemeyer wed Edna Jandrall of Clarks last Thursday. Mr and Mrs H L Bond celebrated their forty-fifth anniversary with friends from Hacksberry. The High School Semi Annual Monitor was issued with 400 copies. Mr Slifer of Hasersown, Md., died at 98, his wife having died ten weeks earlier at 97. Ben McCormick visited Lincoln as a Silver Creek Telephone Co. delegate to discuss railway commission plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Nelson
Swan Nelson
Henry Samuelson
Gust Samuelson
Will Heinemeyer
Clarks
Edna Jandrall
H. L. Bond
Hacksberry
Martin Newcomer
Slifer
Hasers‘own
Maren
Ben McCormick
Lincoln
Silver Creek Telephone Co
State Railway Commission
Captain elected as Herrmann leads 1929 team banquet
Ten years ago on December 19 1929 Bill Herrmann was chosen captain of the football squad after a vote by members. He delivered a speech at the annual banquet with Marion Shaw giving the address. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs JH Sparks on December 11. L E Backlund bought a 16000 egg Buckeye all electric incubator to be installed at Backlund Produce Co as the formal opening of the Os-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Herrmann
Marion Shaw
JH. W. Sparks
L. E. Backlund
Backlund Produce Company
Understanding Anemia Its Cause and Effects
Sponsored by the Polk County Medical Association the article explains anemia as a blood deficiency chiefly in red blood cells. It details how reduced oxygen transport affects body tissues, possible rapid blood loss, and varied causes from infections to underproduction, plus typical symptoms and a doctor's approach to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Association
Christmas Seals Sold for Local Welfare by Legion Auxiliary
The Child's Welfare Department of the local American Legion Auxiliary leads this year's Christmas Seal drive. About fifty percent of funds stay with the Auxiliary for local welfare work, with higher returns possible for larger sales. Everyone is urged to buy Christmas Seals from the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Candle Lighting Service At Local Methodist Church
A capacity crowd attended the Christmas Traditional Candle-lighting service at the Methodist church last Sunday. Decorations featured trees along the organ to the chancel with a central altar, candles, and cross. Rev. A W Lapthorne led poetry and meditation with the high school mixed chorus directed by Miss Elsie Mansfield and organist Miss Doris Hanson. Candles were lit by Irma Stewart Katherine Huston Alberta Berck and Glenna VanHorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lapthorne
Elsie Mansfield
Doris Hanson
Irma Stewart
Katherine Huston
Alberta Berck
Glenna VanHorn
Special Christmas Eve Service At Midnight
Christmas Eve church service at 12 o'clock midnight with festive music and a sermon on The Christmas Star. A children's Christmas Program is planned for the Tuesday after Christmas at 7 o'clock. Luther League events, Carol sing, Advent fourth Sunday services, and Morning Worship at 11 with the theme He That Cometh After.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Andrew Monson
Otto Nelson
John Oberg
Osceola Teams Rally To Beat David City In Openers
Osceola first and second squads led by strong defense in Friday’s season opener at David City. The second team scored 28 while holding David City to 2 points until the final minutes. The Bulldogs’ first team won 31 to 28 as Osceola built a 14 11 halftime lead and once led by ten before David City rallied. Osceola visits Polk on December 19 and Central City on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
David City
David
Bulldogs
Local Beef Club Forms Led by Willits and Nelson
High Prairie Beef Club organized last week with Louis L Willits of Clarks as leader and El nore Willits as assistant leader. Members include Irvin Forss John Carlson Ralph Willits Clarence Bolton Elnore Willits Myron Larson Kermit Larson Wesley Johnston and Larry Johnston. Island Baby Beef Club organized with H P Nelson of Bellwood and Arthur Cookson of Columbus as leaders. Members include Kenneth Oppliger Doris Nelson Dorothy Nelson Clyde Oppliger Elaine Bauman Ernst Oppliger Mike Prodrass Robert Coffey Fred Coffey and Ralph Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie
Louis L. Willits
Clarks
Elnore Willits
Irvin Forss
John Carlson
Ralph Willits
Clarence Bolton
Myron Larson
Kermit Larson
Wesley Johnston
Larry Johnston
H. P. Nelson
Bellwood
Arthur Cookson
Columbus
Kenneth Oppliger
Doris Nelson
Dorothy Nelson
Clyde Oppliger
Elaine Bauman
Ernst Oppliger
Mike Prodrass
Robert Coffey
Fred Coffey
Ralph Coffey
PUBLIC SALE OF ESTATE AT GLASSER FARM
Public sale of the late R. S. Glasser's personal property at the Glasser farm near Polk, Bradshaw, Havens, and Benedict. Sale begins 12:39 pm Friday December 22 with 8 head cattle 20 hogs 24 Leghorn hens and farm machinery, buildings fuel miscellaneous house goods and cash discounts. Schultz Lunch Stand on grounds. Estate of R. S. Glasser. White & Worth Aust A Isaacson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Glasser
Polk
Bradshaw
Havens
Benedict
Schultz
S. Glasser
White & Worth
A. Isaacson
Christmas Program Planned by Frackberry Greens Chapel Sunday School
Frackberry Greens Chapel plans a Christmas program for Saturday evening. Local families sent greetings and attended services after the death of Aug W Johnson. Nearby residents visited Lincoln and Grand Island, with several couples and individuals traveling for family events and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel
Oscar Fedde
Maxine Johnson
Denver
Marion Weary
Omaha
Sumner Burnham
York
Aug ‘W. Johnson
Howell Cox
Lincoln
Beverly ‘Hennings
C. W. Hennings
Lynette “Larson
Russell Simms
Grand Island
Arch Austin
James Doggett
Charles Stever
Auburn
Earl Burke
Rocky Ford
Colo
D. E. Powell
Vic Berggren
Tecumseh
Gerald Obrist
O. R. Hennings
J. J. Knorr
B. L. Anthony
N.S. Abolt
L. L. Hoffer
Donald Hoffer
Charles ‘Peterson
Lewis ‘Berggren
Forrest Berggren
Christmas programs and gatherings noted in West Side News
The Swede Home church Sunday School will stage a Christmas program on Tuesday at 7:00 P M December 26 and a Christmas Carol Service with refreshments on Friday December 29 at 8:00 P M Luther League meets this Thursday December 21 The notice also lists local families visiting and attending events with relatives from York and Denver and Lincoln agricultural meetings referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Oscar Fredrickson
Laverne
Earl Johnson
Billy
Ollie Johnson
Ansel Fredrickson
Dale
Marvin. Frederickson
Morris Johnson and
Victor Newman
York
Irene Gilliland
Axel Fredrickson
Wm. Anderson
Denver
Myron Johnson
Alvin Anderson
Gordon
Wesley Fredrickson
St. Paul
Herbert Flodman
Wm. Larson
Walter Larson
Baby
Waldo Holm
Lincoln
Maple Leaf Club Elects Officers in Christmas Meeting
The Maple Leaf Club met at Mrs. Geo Wieseman home with thirteen members and guests. Officers elected: President Mrs. George Wieseman, Vice President Mrs. Earl Bond, Secretary Monica Schott, Treasurer Mrs. August Fisher. A Christmas program followed with gift exchange. Next meeting set for January 4 at Mrs. Walter Wieseman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Geo. Wieseman
George Wieseman
Earl Bond
Monica Schott
August Fisher
Walter Wieseman
Christmas Pageant by Sunday School Planned at Church
A Christmas pageant depicting the nativity scene and visit of shepherds with wise men and children of all nations will be presented Friday at 8:00 p.m. by the Sunday School. Solo and group singing of carols will accompany the program. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.
Clarence Austin Auctioneer Farm Sales Expert
Clarence Austin announces farm auctions as his specialty in Stroms big Nebraska. contact via phone 3411 for parties seeking sale services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Austin
Stromsbig
Nebr
Silent Night Origins in the Tyrol Dior of 1812
In 1812 at a small Arnsdorf church in Austria during a stormy night organ failure spurred Franz Gruber to seek simple music. Parish priest Joseph Mohr hurried to a nearby home where a newborn arrived and returned with words. Gruber then composed music overnight, ensuring the Christmas service could proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Gruber
Arnsdorf
Austria
Joseph Mohr
Gruber
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