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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
3
Valley News reports numerous social visits and gatherings in the Elmwood area. Mrs. Lindquist celebrated her 92nd birthday while neighbors, including Mrs. Pickett and Mrs. Wiesenman, hosted coffee and lunch events. Other entries mention trips to Omaha and Grand Island, club meetings, and local interactions among families such as the Dunns, Schmokers, and Kreshas.
Mrs Lula Pickett attended W C S Circle 2 on Friday at Mrs Mildred Sigler’s home. Several local couples visited, celebrated belated birthdays for Mrs Sarow and Lawrence, and neighbors shared meals. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mentink and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Benson of Stromsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Johansen, Lyn don Wieseman, and others. The Filibuster Club Valentine party gathered spouses at the A and B Lounge in Shelby with post dinner visits at Dave Rutter’s home. Valerie’s Valentine birthday was noted with a Grand Island trip and dinner after.
The Magic Fingers 4 H Club met at Mrs. Larry Augustin's home to set projects and appoint leaders. Six new members joined and officers were elected with Kim Coffin as president Dee Ann Hopwood as vice president Cheryl Gillespie as secretary Kathi Augustin as treasurer and Barbara Augustin as news reporter. Thirteen members and thirteen guests attended including the girls mothers. Next meeting is February 19 at Kim Coffin's home.
Alfreda Wilhelmina Peterson born November 3 1884 tenth child of Charles A and Hedda Fredrickson. Lived on farms near Swede Home grew up Lutheran baptized confirmed married Henry N Peterson 1906. Died February 7 1972 Lincoln General Hospital. Survived by five children Wilma Margaret Helen Allen James, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister and brother. Funeral February 9 at Calvary Ey Lutheran Swede Home. Interment Swede Home cemetery.
Esther Kuhnel reports a flurry of social activity in Lincoln and nearby towns. Families visit, birthday and anniversary gatherings occur, and local groups attend games, dances, and Club meetings with numerous relatives and neighbors named across Falls City, Shelby, Genoa, Columbus, and surrounding communities.
Mr and Mrs Ed Wagner celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Sunday at the Samaritan Center. About 75 guests and Center residents were served refreshments. Family visitors included Agnes Oades of Columbus.
The Game and Parks Commission asks Nebraska clubs to send officer lists and event schedules for 1972. Target groups include trap and skeet, dog, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, archery, and muzzle loaders. Mail to Miss Elizabeth Huff in Lincoln.
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