Osceola News Roundup Reflects Local Deaths and Holiday Happenings
Ten year and December 28 1961 items note rites for John Gondringer in Shelby and Marion Snider at the State Capitol. births in Lincoln and Osceola. military posts, travel to California, and Christmas visits. A 20 year ago snapshot recalls farm loan dividends, awards, and Osceola sports EPIC win while families gather for Christmas events and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gondringer
Gresham
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
Robert N. Manley
Seward
University
Robert Gregg Jr
R. Gregg Eklund
Lincoln General Hospital
Eklund
Korea
Chris Hug
Polk County 4 H Team Wins State Cooking Championship
In a historic first for Polk County the Mary Ann Starascik and Rita Bernt team from Osceola won the state cooking championship at the Nebraska State Fair against about 40 teams. Ed Clough, nephew of Mrs. Albert Crossant, died aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. Judge L M Merrick issued a marriage license to Inez Jones and Edmond Harkin of Omaha Swede Home. Milan Snodgrass visited from Buffalo for two weeks with his mother Mrs Mildred Snodgrass. Chester Buckholz, stationed at Fort Mills, Philippines, wrote early in November and no word has come since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Mary Ann Starascik
John Starascik
Rita Bernt
Albert Bernt
Osceola
Nebraska
Albert Crossant
Edward Clough
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
L. M. Merrick
Inez Jones
Edwin Jones
Edmond Harkin
Omaha
Milan Snodgrass
Buffalo
N. Y
Mildred Snodgrass
W. D. Buckholz
Chester
Fort Mills
Philippines
Deed Transfers Include Several Property Grantees
Merlin R Larson to James L Pogue and wife four parcels in E1 2NE1 4 12 13 3. Howard Whitmore and wife to Howard Whitmore and wife SW ¼ SW ¼ 9 14 1. Carl C Wieseman and wife to John D Wieseman quitclaim on parcel starting 26 rods north of SE corner NE ¼ 24 15 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin R. Larson
James L. Pogue
Howard Whitmore
Carl C. Wieseman
John D. Wieseman
S.e
Local Christmas Guests Reach Far and Wide
The Donald Peterson family of Hemet California visit Mrs Mae Peterson and the Robert Peterson families. Christmas guests in the Jim Lewis home include LeRoy Rein family from Lincoln Mrs Lee Rein the Dale Lewises and Ken Lemburg of Boelus. Mrs A W Lewis stayed with Earl Fansler in York with Bert Lewis of Lincoln also visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Peterson
Hemet
Calif
Mae Peterson
Robert Peterson
Jim Lewis
LeRoy Rein
Lincoln
Lee Rein
Dale Lewises
Ken Lemburg
Boelus
A. W. Lewis
Earl Fansler
York
Bert Lewises
Nebraska to issue excise tax refunds on autos
William E. Peters announces repeal of the federal manufacturers excise tax on automobiles will allow Nebraska purchasers who paid sales or use tax on a tax base including the tax to request a refund. No special forms are needed and refunds require a letter with proof of refund name address social security number date tax was paid and county of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Peters
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Peters
Christmas Gatherings and Visits Across Silver Creek
Silver Creek residents share Christmas dinners and visits with relatives and friends from Des Moines Omaha Denver Columbus and New York City. Local families host parties including a birthday surprise for Mrs Spike at the Dean Spike home and a Sunday School program at United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle White
Larry Meyer
Stan Sukovaty
Fairbury
Sukovaty
Rick Spencer
Des Moines
Iona
Jan Grossnicklaus
Shelby
Merle Peterson
Vance Condon
Condon
Norman Buse
Pete Crellin
Larry Bortis
Hastings
Norman Carter
Jacque
Ed Maurer
Denver
Cole
John Cave
Dean Spike
Spike
M. L. Patterson
Norfolk
Clarinda
Iowa
Walter Armatus
New York City
Frank Stanczyk
Elmer Benson
Stromsburg
Nina Delamore
Donald Deloiser
Arlington
Texas
Berney Paprocki
Chapin Peterson
Virgil Petersons
Grand Island
E. L Kleins
Osceola
Walter Peterson
Vernon Peterson
Rainer Fassnacht
Near Hampton
United Methodist Church
Richard Brooks
Colorado
Rex Graham
Kent Cowgill
Eric
Winona
Minnesota
Bruce Cowgill
Malin Metzer
Behlen Hospital
Columbus
John Oppliger
Roy Coffin
Marlin Hill
Christmas Socials and Concerts Highlight Osceola Gatherings
Osceola Nebraska residents hosted Christmas guests from Hastings Omaha and Des Moines. A Christmas Concert by the Department of Music featured K through sixth grade students plus girls and boys glee clubs and a mixed chorus under director Elizabeth Nornbacher. Local families shared desserts card games and holiday hospitality during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
C. R. Carlson
Mamie Bump
Iona Bump
Blain Turley
Nancy
Henry Dilly
Hastings
Darrel Grosse
Omaha
Merle Schotts
John White
Frank Schuldt
Clarks
Department of Music
Girls Glee Club
Boys Glee Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polk County National Farm Loan Association of
Methodist Church
Harry F. Carmen
Max Anderson
Luther College
M. A. Anderson
M. A. Mills
Chamber of Commerce
H.S Eklund
John Craven
Joe Schott
Oscar Anderson
W. F Monson
W. W. Norton
Clyde Smith
Osceola Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Larry Snodgrass
O. H. S. Twentyone
Louise Frazier
Ray Rogers
Ada Lees
Arden McBeth
Joel Hanson
Doris
Philip Timm
Vera Vernelle
Arvid Peterson
York Hospital
Ada Stark
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Carol LeMar
Omaha Methodist Hospital
Esther Huggler
Genevieve Zang
Lord Lister Hospital
Thomas Micek
Peter Nelson
South Osceola
Adolph Serenius
Margaret Curtis
Sidney S. Stocking
Ed Hester
Beulah
Laurence Edward
Chas
Nevada
Louis
Pearl
Glen Fonda
Leon Vance
Leonard Inness
Mr. Vance
State University
Messrs
Amer Irrigation
Bob Baker
Nebr
Silver Creek News
Elizabeth Nornbacher
Madeline Powers
Bridge Club
Bob Cuza
Glenn Mustard, Jr
Merle Petersons
Edward Tworek
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Bob Powers
Duncan
Union Pacific
U.P
Union Pacific Railroad
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