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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
2
A holiday letter notes Christmas Eve at home, Santa’s quick work, gifts, and hopes for 1962. It mentions clear weather after a snowy weekend, risky roads for travelers, a hunting excursion with a linotype operator, and a pheasant shoot where one bird’s red head stood out like a stop sign.
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of R R Cox Deceased faces probate of the last Will and Testament with W Keith Cox nominated as Executor. Hearing set for January 5 1962 at 10 A M in Osceola County Court Room. Also Franz W Lachsinger deceased. Sam Lachsinger named Administra tor with hearing January 11 1962 at 10 A M in Osceola Court Room.
Liberty Clark recollects Polk County’s early days noting there were no settlers before 1868 aside from ranches and trappers. He recalls traveling the Union Pacific route with no habitation until late in the 1860s and describes remaining deserted ranch sites in the Wahoo valley.
The narrative recalls the Blue River valley's beauty and abundance in spring, followed by hardships of early settlement. It recounts experiences of settlers from 1868 onward, including J. H. Mickey's pivotal role, the emergence of schools and churches, and the arrival of Swedish colonists. Community notes mention holiday visits and local gatherings in West Side.
Mrs. Harry Sundberg and family drove to Craig for a Christmas dinner at the Donald Sundberg home. Gerald Holm and family and Severt Peterson were dinner guests of the Wallace Peterson family. Francis Donelson and family attended a supper at the Jim Merritt home. Denise helped celebrate Carol Rystrom’s birthday. Joe Peterson’s birthday honored at a Bob Peterson home. Dolan Ahlquist overnight at Arthur Ahlquist home. Norman Leach and family and Francis Donelson joined Anna Mae Leach for lunch after church.
Valley News notes Mrs Loretta Kresha and Effie Fernandez at a pre Christmas party after the Hospital Auxiliary meeting. About 18 members attended the L and M Cafe gift exchange. Mr and Mrs Dale Dunn hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Fred Henggler and Frank Jaax. Mrs Dale Dunn attended the St Andrew's and St Mary's joint Christmas party at St Andrews Hall. Kay Lux attended a birthday party for Sondra Osenbaugh. Debbie Dunn was an overnight guest for Beverly Trotter. Mrs Dale Dunn learned her brother and sister in law Don Henggler and wife of Omaha became parents.
A couple in Omaha welcomed their fourth son, Douglas, born Wednesday at an area hospital. The birth adds another member to the family.
Christmas guests of Mr. and Floyd Patraw included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cramer and Suzie of Littletown, Colo. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shockey and Allen of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cramer and Bruce and Charles of Polk, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shockey and Glen of York.
St Paul Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Church Services at 11 00 a m Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Swede Home lists P Gerald Leaf as Vice-Pastor with 10 00 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Worship Services
Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m followed by Worship Service at 11 00 a m led by Pastor Ray E Hawkins at First Methodist Church with details of the weekly schedule.
Fairview Methodist Church led by Pastor L. A. Hansen holds worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m in Silver Creek Nebraska Saint Vincent's Catholic Church under Fr. Raphael Chonta offers Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 a m
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