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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
8
The writer jokes that catching the flu or a similar illness may force a break from rich holiday foods and leftovers. He notes the relief and restraint from overindulgence while holiday cheer persists, acknowledging medical tips of rest and orange juice after seven days.
Frank Korger, 71, a retired Union Pacific Railroad man, died Sunday evening in St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha after a three month illness. Funeral rites were held at St. Bonaventure Church with burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus. He lived in Columbus, worked 35 years for the railroad in Columbus and Grand Island. Born March 8, 1900 in Polk County to Constant and Catherine Korger. He married Helen Kirkman in 1928. she died in 1936. Surviving are his second wife Helen Mae Eaheart, two sons Francis of Billings, Montana, and Donald of Columbus, seven grandchildren, two sisters Tena Beringer and Ann Strach, four brothers John, Rudy, Gus, and George. A sister Mary Gable and two brothers Robert and Vincent preceded him in death. Carolyn Wagner and Kathy and Barbara Schott left for Hawaii to attend Connie Korger’s wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. McCormick of Central City marked their fifty years of marriage with an Open House at the United Methodist Church in Central City attended by about 200 relatives and friends. The couple married December 19, 1921, in the Fairview parsonage near Silver Creek and later settled in Central City. Their family includes three children and twelve grandchildren, eleven of whom attended the event. Various relatives from Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, and California joined the celebration.
John Nelson joined University of Nebraska graduates receiving a bachelor of science in education on December 19. Osceola attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Nelson and daughter Jolene, along with Steven Becker.
The John Pulliams and daughter of Minneapolis were holiday visitors at the Harold E. Nelson and Jim Pulliam homes. Also visiting were the Harold Nelson family Steve Becker and the John Nelson family of Lincoln. They celebrated Christmas with Mrs. Dorothy Haskins in Audubon and all returned home Sunday.
The Polk County Historical Society held its December gathering in Stromsburg with a 7:30 p.m. program led by president Mildred Flodman. Nina Burke presented the Christmas program, Elizabeth Miller accompanied, and members shared childhood memories. The meeting closed with coffee, cookies, and gifts as Gracie Moberg, Ethel Westenius, and Elsie Burgeson hosted.
Monday Hamburger and bun Buttered corn Rice Orange juice Extra sandwich Milk Tuesday Tuna and noodle casserole Buttered beets Apple sauce Cinnamon roll Wednesday Goulash Peas and carrots Peaches Cornbread butter and jelly Thursday Fried chicken Buttered peas Apricots Brown bread sandwich Friday Hot dog and bun Jello Green beans Raisin bars
The WCTU met at Mrs. Clarence Johnsons home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gordon Carlson led devotions and members shared Christmas reflections. Seven White Ribbon Recruits attended as Rick Ray and Debbie Johnson contributed musical offerings.
About 75 relatives and friends honored Mr and Mrs Calvin Carlson at a reception last Tuesday evening at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Assisting the host couple the Rupert Carlsons were Mmes Henry Buresh Ruth Eklund Terry Oman and Jack Tindall.
A local page lists several group meetings with dates in early January. Firemen January 3 Scouts January 4 IOOF Board of Education Jr Aux January 4 Am Legion January 5 Rebekahs January 6 City Council January 10 Lions January 11 OES stated meeting January 12 Entre Nous Edith Smith Gales Harriet Johnson January 13 Maple Leaf Club Monica Schott Osceola Lodge 65 AF and AM.
Sunday event at Ralph Simpson home hosted by Lindblades. Attendees included Earl Jones family Leroy Lindblade Mr and Mrs Raymond Lindblade Mrs Irene Ericson Mrs Evelyn Fjell and Mr and Mrs Tom Rea and Michael from Lincoln.
Funeral services for Herman Schade were held December 24 at United Methodist Church in Shelby with Rev. Kenneth Edmonds officiating. Burial followed in Shelby Cemetery. Born September 20, 1887 in Polk County to John and Martha Rineman Schade, he died December 22, 1971 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola after a long Shelby residence and recent years at Samaritan Home. Survived by a daughter, nieces and nephews.
Stacey Ann Thelen born December 18 to Mr and Mrs Jarrold Thelen of Osceola died December 21 at Children’s Memorial Hospital Omaha. Rev Anthony Trausch led service December 23 at Kepner Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Shelby Cemetery. Survivors are parents a sister and brother grandparents. Lewis L Wilson Dies Died December 24 in Schuyler service December 27 in Osceola with military honors by Shelby American Legion and VFW. He served 1962 1969 in US Navy including time in Vietnam. He worked as a welder and was employed by M L Davidson Construction Co. of Long Pine Nebraska. He survived by his mother Elma Cohagan sisters Marilyn and Mildred, half brother Ronald Wilson and father J D Wilson plus extended family.
Mrs. Antonette Tony Senkbeil died December 22 at New Samaritan Center Millard after a long illness. She and husband Ernest who preceded her in death were pioneers in Grand Island vicinity. Survived by three children George Hubbard Omaha Arthur Senkbeil Osceola George Senkbeil Grand Island five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services were held at LeVander Funeral Home Albion for Ira G McCoy 77 who died December 20 in a Genoa hospital. McCoy was an Albion area resident and longtime butcher. survived by widow a son Wesley Osceola and daughters Bytha Morris Oakland Calif and Bernice Davis Lorton Va.
Dinner guests at Bill Zedichers and Harold Grossnicklaus households include the Erwin Ratzlaff family Henderson and others from Colon West Point Lincoln Stromsburg Bellevue and Battle Creek. Extended visits feature the Jay and Ward West families and the Pearsons.
Mr and Mrs Jim Lawthers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an afternoon reception. Attending were family and friends as pianist Beth Coffin provided music. The couple wed December 21 1921 in Columbus and enjoy farming and gardening respectively.
The Polk County 4-H Junior Leaders Club with County Agent Don Sigler held a December 20 caroling party and meeting. President Diane Augustin led plans for the 1972 fair, including continuing barbecue fund collection and a $75 donation to the John Selzer fund. Meetings resume January 17 at the Tom Wyman home. refreshments served and a white elephant exchange concluded.
Self invited guests included Mrs Morgan’s grandchildren from David City along with other relatives and friends. The grandchildren provided dinner for the gathering.
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