This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1976
Page
4
A reflective column recalls warm memories of Christmas traditions, family gatherings, and community generosity. The author notes winter’s arrival, shared meals, local parades and lights, bake sales, and vows to keep the season’s spirit alive through kindness and forgiveness.
Mrs. Darold Hoffman and Kim of Polk visit the Obrists. Several couples share meals and attend the Evangelical Free Church Christmas tree service. Byron Burke visits from Provo Utah to celebrate with Ray Burke Lytle and others including Craig Lytle’s birthday. Numerous dinners, birthday tributes, and Christmas coffee guests connect residents from Benedict Lincoln Osceola Central City and Bradshaw with local families throughout the weekend.
Hattie Kumpf 88 of Osceola died December 20. Born July 31, 1888 in Fort Scott Kansas she married Henry Kumpf in 1921 and lived on a Shelby county farm before moving to Osceola. She leaves three daughters thirteen grandchildren six great grandchildren and a niece. Funeral services were at Shelby United Methodist Church December 22. Pallbearers were her six grandsons. Paul Lux 88 died unexpectedly December 19 at a North Bend nursing home. Born 1888 near Rising City to Gerhardt and Eva Lux he moved to Shelby area before joining the North Bend gravel business in 1928. Surviving: son Dean Lux of North Bend daughter Pauline O Hare of North Bend Jean Lux of Omaha and brother Bill Lux of Columbus. His wife Maud Sumner and brothers Fran Joe Lee and Oswald preceded him. Funeral services were held December 22 at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend.
Mr and Mrs Lee Becker announce the engagement of their daughter Tammy to Marvin Dean Simonsen. Tammy is employed at the Good Samaritan Home and Marvin at Teniges Chevrolet. A January 22 wedding is planned.
Miss Vickki Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Cox Osceola and Jim Klingman son of Mr and Mrs Gail Klingman Chappell were married December 11 at First United Methodist Church Greeley Colorado The ceremony was performed by Reverends Vern Klingman Billings MT and Marvin Adams Greeley The reception was held in the church fellowship hall The bride and groom are UNC graduates with the bride employed at United Bank of Greeley and the groom at Farmhand Inc The wedding featured holiday decor and family attendants
Corn Dec Jan 2.14 Wheat 2.26 Beans 6.35 Mile Dec Jan 3.32 Have something to sell Try an Osceola Record classified ad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.