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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
3
A recollection of hospital stays contrasts Omaha and Osceola facilities. The narrator praises small hospital care, notes nurse personalities, recalls meals mix ups, and thanks staff. Mentions Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital and local dental assistant achievements in York, with appreciation for visiting friends and doctors.
A York homemaker and dental assistant, Mary Eien Halstead, wife of James Halstead, was among 17 women receiving caps and certificates at the sixth annual Nebraska Dental Assistants Certification Capping ceremony. The event recognized her five years of service as an assistant to Dr. C. R. Peterson before her marriage and move to York.
Cpl. Walden N. McNaught 21 wife Jo Ann of Polk welcomed his week long Tokyo leave from a Korea based unit. Son of Neil E. McNaught also of Polk he belongs to the 527th Quartermaster Company and has been overseas since February last year.
Funeral services for Edward Lee Carpenter were held at the Osceola Funeral Home at 2:00 p m Tuesday afternoon February 1. Born November 2 1889 in Rising City he died January 29 at Stromsburg after a brief illness. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Raymond Beebe and son Glen southeast of here. Rev Homer Bollinger officiated and burial was in Hoffers Cemetery.
Services were conducted at Fleming Chapel Silver Creek for William W Buchholz 72 with Rev H R Weber officiating Burial followed in Silver Creek cemetery Pallbearers included Edward Maurer Merl Schott Robert Tooker George Van Winkle Bus Van Winkle Gerald Schott Norman Carter sang hymns with Mrs Merl Schott at the piano He was born September 25 1882 in Polk County Nebraska and died January 23 in Silver Creek after a six week illness He lived in several towns including Chadron Valentine Osceola and returned to Silver Creek in 1939 He was survived by his wife two daughters a brother five sisters and other relatives
Osceola Pack 162 Cub Scouts held their January 26 meeting at Luthern church basement with the Railroading theme. Joe Roberts Ronnie Frizzell Gary Rodene Richard Pehrson and Wayne Bonne received Wagon West awards. Larry Dean Miley earned Silver Star and Nicky Zedicher Paul Carlson Ricky Ekstrom and Miley got one year pins. Dick Randall visited from Lincoln Nebraska Wesleyan with his parents Rev and Mrs G A Randall.
Funeral notice honors Dale Whited of Norfolk with four grandchildren and many friends. The verse describes a rose that grows beyond a wall into light, symbolizing enduring fragrance and hope after death.
An 80 acre tract of good hay and pasture land northwest of Osceola was sold at a public auction from the Mary Johane Mustard estate with Ella Koehler as successor trustee. E. C. Schott was the top bidder at 6860 dollars.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of Thomas W Hamilton deceased are warned a County Court hearing will occur May 26 1955 to hear and adjust claims. Filed claims must be received by May 25 1955 or be barred. Dated February 1 1955. County Judge L M Merrick seal.
CORNER GROCERY touts novelty items and a 14 price sale on Lux products. It hints at a baby sitting service during shopping and jokes about an H-Bomb sizing metaphor. Grandma Mac is linked to Bec through a baby caring association.
The Osceola Methodist Church plans a spring start on a new building. Clergy and the building committee led by Reverend H. P. Bollinger expect detailed plans by March 15 and bids soon after, with construction possibly beginning in April or May and the church ready for use next winter. Estimated cost 80 000 dollars not including fixtures. The old church will be torn down before construction begins on the new site.
F A N PROJECT Club meets Thursday evening February 10 with Mrs Mark Gustafson. REPREKAH LODGE gathers Wednesday February 9 at the lodge halls. ENTRE NOUS is entertained Wednesday February 9 by Mrs Robert Manley. GAB O LOTS meets Thursday February 10 at Mrs John Craven's home. Members please note the date change.
The High Prairie Unit of the Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday February 8 at 8 00 p m Guest speaker Warren Marsh of Archer Neb member of the State Farm Bureau Board Mrs Marsh will also read from her writings Lunch will be served after the program.
Ms. Irvina M. Smith of Blair announces the engagement of her daughter Lonne Kay to Emmett Vaughan, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Vaughan. The couple plans an autumn wedding. Miss Smith is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Bert Smith of Osceola.
A long list of social visits and gatherings around Osceola includes Ida Ferris hosting a dinner with guests from Fremont Hastings and Lincoln, plus various dinners at the Hendrickson and Bond households. The week also features sales pitches for Gambles appliances and Steeples goods, church events, family births, and local club meetings. Cecilia Boldig born January 21 in Osceola weighs seven pounds eight ounces.
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