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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1969
Page
3
Dan Hinkle father of Gilbert Hinkle died at Genoa Hospital after a week with pneumonia. Community members share meals and birthday greetings, caroling events, family visits, and club gatherings at the Osceola area, York Legion, and local homes as the holiday season continues.
Shelby Public School staged its annual Christmas program titled The Lost Land of Christmas under Mrs. Gloria Phillips. The event featured Bonnie McGimpsey on trumpet, Bob Bucholz on baritone, a piano solo, and Susan Rosenberry at the microphone, with Ralph Weinstein directing the band and choir.
Bertha Schmid Mrs Bill Kelley and Mrs Alfred Gabel traveled to Omaha to visit Mrs Ed Shaw at Haven House on December 18. Neil Brigham Pam left for Stuart Florida to spend Christmas with Ray Brigham’s family and may stop in Memphis on the way. Bonnie Brigham stays with Hazel Johnston in Osceola. Santa Claus visited Shelby on Saturday December 20 at 4 p.m. handing out treats to children.
Esther Kuhnel reports a busy period of social visits and celebrations. Many families, including the Brighams, Herrmanns, Kuhnels, and Schachenmeyers, hosted neighbors for Sheepshead, Christmas programs, birthdays, and gift exchanges. Highlights include a Waco Christmas program with grandchildren, dining at Darrel Schachenmeyer’s, and the Cotton Birthday Club Christmas party at the A and B Lounge with card prizes.
Paul and Myrna Swanson will present pictures of their European trip on Monday December 29 at 7 30 p m at Stromsburg Baptist Church. Many friends asked to view the films so the Swansons reserved the church for all interested to come and enjoy. A coffee hour will follow in the church fellowship room.
The Gustafsons plan a January 3 open house at the Methodist Church basement for their 50th wedding anniversary. The notice also lists local obituaries, awards, births, and society officers from Osceola and surrounding areas, including a December 1959 report on community events and a lighting contest winner.
Esther Herrmann visits Nebraska State University studies for master's degree. Wallace Monson places third in an event. Christmas party guests include Rev and Mrs. Herrmann and local Gas Co. employees. Various local residents travel to Long Beach and Barstow for holidays and work. ABB Birthday Club hosts dessert and exchange. Obituary notes list Jennie Charlotte Johnson born in Sweden and died in 1949. History snippets from 30, 40, and 50 years ago recount community events, licenses, sports captains, births, openings, and local delegations.
The Osceola Record reports a 229 to 72 vote approving a new school house. It notes a building committee will be formed, thanks Joseph Morrison of the Woodmen of the World, and mentions local moves and holiday happenings including a Five gift from T J Skidmore and a bank calendar giveaway.
The old and new officers of the St. Vincent Altar Society were entertained at a coffee Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond Schott. Mrs. Alfred Yungdahl attended the Shelby grade school program Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Albers were Tuesday evening dinner guests of the Lawrence Meisters at a Columbus Cafe. Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Albers and the Bert Russells accompanied Mr. as Mrs. Ray Conrad to Omaha.
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