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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
5
Notice from Osceola Nebraska identifies Perry N. Sapp as editor and publisher and records the newspaper mail entry at the Osceola post office under the 1879 act with a subscription price of two fifty and three dollars.
A noon gathering hosted by friends at the IOOF Hall for the family, followed by an afternoon event hosted by others at the Emil Monson home.
In grateful acknowledgment we note the many friends who offered comfort during my mother’s illness and after her passing. We cannot thank each individually but deeply appreciate the kindness shown.
The message thanks readers for kindness and sympathy from Marlin Nelson, Mrs. Edna Anderson, and next of kin, expressing that the appreciation will be remembered.
Life member of the Star City Community Club and founder of the Star City Rest Room and cemetery through the organization. Also a Royal Purple member, her cheerful smile and willing hands will be greatly missed in Star City and District.
The Osceola Project Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday February 28. Royal Neighbor Social meets today. Rebekah Kensington meets Thursday afternoon February 23. Ride A Wees meets Friday with Mrs Vivian Schneider as hostess. Entre Nous meets Wednesday afternoon February 22 with Mrs Dewey Sigler. Smorgasbord with dinner February 21 at the OHS auditorium. St Francis Hospital Auxiliary meets February 20 with Mrs W W Norton as hostess. Legion Auxiliary regular meeting February 17 at 2 30. Eastern Star Kensington held February 21 at the home of Dolores Hanson.
The Silver Creek Sand Riders Saddle Club, formerly the Silver Creek Original Platte Valley Saddle Club, met at the town hall on February 4 and enrolled two new members James McCauley and I W Carter. A basket supper and program are planned for March 3 and a horse show for June 4. Marvin Carmichael reported on the meeting at Kearney January 29.
Mrs W W Norton hosted a Saturday bridal shower for Mrs Joan Hoffmann of Omaha with 24 guests including Mrs George Bond and Mrs Ronald Eklund of Gresham. Valentine red and white decor featured a heart shaped box of gifts. Lunch centered on a ring centerpiece and greenery with a red rose.
The February 6 meeting in the County Court Room set 1950 goals and projects with standing committees appointed. A spring council tour and a Spring Tea were scheduled, plus Mr and Mrs Farmer Day on February 22 with sessions at 10:00. Four extension clubs held an all day dress form training at the Lutheran church basement. Sondra Hill won first in the Timely Topic Contest in Polk and Fremont districts, with Dorothy Sharp second and Hill later earning a blue ribbon at the Fremont district contest. The Health Institute is planned for March 6 in the District Court Room.
Mr and Mrs Keith McMeekin and son of near Shelby visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Neil Brigham and their daughter. Mr and Mrs Louis Scow and family were Thursday evening callers in the Willis McMeekin household.
Shelby residents hosted and visited with families across Bellwood Columbus and David City. Attendees included Mrs. Adolph Bernt and guests from near Bellwood plus Osceola and Tecumseh in Nebraska. Frances Jones of Oregon died, with body shipped to Tecumseh for burial. weather hindered funeral attendance.
District 54 report notes Mrs. Lloyd Wamsley and four Silver Creek Rebekah Lodge members with IOOF from Central City holding a joint officer installation in Clarks. An oyster stew followed. Mrs. Sam Wyman returned home after nearly a week away for medical care. Mrs. Chas Cutter suffered another stroke at home.
A large turnout filled an Osceola District 54 gathering last Wednesday evening. Social and committee updates note Miller and Barker families to host lunch and Graham and Wamsley to organize the program.
Acknowledgment to friends and neighbors for moving to a new home. Albert Ryan reappears on the square with other business men after ten days absent from his barber shop due to illness.
A collection of song titles and artists including You're Always There Rag mop Ralph Flanagan Marta Bye Bye Baby Tony Martin Schneider Polka Dutch man's Waltz Six Fat Dutch men In The Mood Tuxedo Junction Glen Miller The Dutch Sandler Dakota Polka Six Fat Dutchmen Take Me In Your Arms and Hold Me Mama and Daddy Broke My Heart Eddy Arnold Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes True Perry Como
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