Local families host gatherings and visits in Central City area
Mrs Harold W Joh and Mrs Rudolf Sandin entertain and visit with neighbors and relatives during the weekend. Guests include Ward Nelson from Rock Island Vince Krol from Fort Collins Lillie Chindgren Bob Dittmer and families. An open house at the Methodist Church honored Lester McCormick on his 50th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Sandin
Larry Davis
Martin Lundstrom
Ronald Sarow
Joel Toline
Victor Krol
Ward Nelson
Rock Island
Illinois
Vince Krol
Fort Collins
Colo
Lillie
Sander Chindgren
Bob Dittmer
Roger Hanquist
Layne
Reuben Hanquist
Edna Gestrine
Wayne Johnson
Harold W. Johnson
Wesley Peterson
Central City
Lester McCormick
Lester Gestrine
Stanley Oquist
Ellen Oquist
Milan Swasko
Jane
Ben Berger
Harold A. Johnson
Ray Gestrine
Verlin ‘Johnson
Wilbur Olson
Reuben Johnson
Rock Island, Ilinois
Carla Johnson
Deerfield, Nl
Carl W. Johnson
Becky Gardner
Church Falls Va
Johnson
Shower honors bride-to-be Connie Wagner of Corning Iowa
A bridal shower Saturday December 18 at the Methodist Church social hall honored Connie Wagner of Corning Iowa. Her upcoming marriage to Ronald Shinkle in Hawaii on December 28 was noted. Mrs Don Conkling led entertainment. Desserts, coffee, and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Wagner
Corni
Iowa
Methodist Church
Miss Wagner
Ronald Shinkle
Hawaii
Don Conkling
Thelma Conkling
Agnes Oades
Mmes
James McKeag
Harold Jarmin
Robert McMeekin
I Like Christmas and a Merry Christmas Wish
A reflective December note shares holiday cheer and calm amid varied schedules. It recalls school programs and many parties, noting foggy nights causing detours and gifts arriving early but enjoyed. It closes with quotes about Christmas spirit and a wish for joy, peace, and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
ALA Auxiliary Holds Christmas Meeting and Ball Honors
The American Legion Auxiliary met Friday December 17 with nineteen members. A brief business session preceded a Christmas program and a candlelighting ceremony. Ten-point Pitch prizes went to Elsie Davis and Iola Schmoker. Miss Vicki Leach, Osceola, chosen as first runner up for Queen of the Christmas Ball at Grand Island School of Business, also serves on the Student Council and Annual Staff and will graduate in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Elsie Davis
Iola Schmoker
Ella Anderson
Lillian McDonald
Vicki Leach
Norman Leach
Osceola
Grand Island School of Business
Vicki
Osceola Holiday Club Meetings Warm Up Community
Osceola residents enjoyed a busy sequence of December gatherings. Wyn Hill hosted the Garden Club with Ella Shrader of Oregon as a guest, while Friendly Neighbors held a 6:30 Christmas luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jerry Johansen. Wesley Chapel Extension Club, Lone Star Club, Walgreen Christmas party, and several neighborhood groups shared gifts, games, and meals, with no meetings until March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyn Hill
Osceola Garden Club
Ella Shrader
Oregon
Edith Richards
Friendly Neighbors Club
Jerry Johansen
Wesley Chapel Extension Club
City Cafe
Tom Schmoker
Harold A. Nelson
Alice Gustafson
Earl Watts
Art Deeter
Lulu Pickett
Bunco
Vernon Kuhnel
Marvin Dawes
Buck
Lone Star Club
Shelby
Dave Scow
Mmes
John Gonka
Marvin Mick
Louis Scow
George Tiaden
Lester Anderson
Lee Rein
R. M. McDonald
Donal Wieseman
Phoebe Morgan
Walgreen
Stromsburg
Viking Center
Martin Jones
Charles and
Chester Walgreen
Gladys Carlson
Martha Walgreen
Vernon Peterson
Horace Stevens
Levert Oquist
Delmar Augustin
Paul Walgren
Eldena Lindblade
Sally Gustafson
Mary Lou Schott
Pat Richards
Darlene Johnson
Trudy Johnson
Marian
Job
Beth Coffin
Julie Carlson
Beth Wieseman
Osceola
Hospital and Samaritan
Jim Majors
Vern Johnson
Norris Larson
Beulah Cemetery
Lulu Ward
Dale Frizzell
Early Osceola Builder Recalls Pioneer Days
J A Haughey writes from Burlington recalling years in Osceola 1883 to 1887 with Ed Havey building residences for leading locals like C S Johnson George W West and J H Mickey. He notes the parsonage sale to the Presbyterian church and hopes to attend future homecomings. Also mentions Nebraska smallmouth bass record and Boone and Crockett waiting periods for big-game measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Democrat
Osceola
Burlington
Colo
G. E. Samuelson
Omaha
Ed. Havey
C. S. Johnson
George W. West
J. H. Mickey
Presbyterian Church
J. Baum
Grant Ray
George McConaughey
E. R. Ware
McConaughey
Denver
York
J. A. Haughey
Boone and Crockett
Pope and Young
Calvary Lutheran Program Promises God’s Love Theme
Calvary Lutheran Choir presents a program on Thursday December 30 at 8 p.m. in the church with a fellowship hour in the parlors. All are welcome. An itinerant interviewer A Barnes will be at the Polk County Welfare office in the courthouse Tuesday January 4 from 2 30 p.m. to assist with interviews. call 747 5351.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Lutheran
Calvary Lutheran Choir
Osceola
A. Barnes
Polk County
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