Luella Fay Marquis Emmons obituary in Osceola
Luella Fay Marquis born May 22 1895 in Polk County died February 9 1954 in Osceola. She married Roy Emmons December 23 1916 and had three children. Funeral services February 12 at First Methodist Church Osceola with interment in Osceola Cemetery. Survivors include husband daughter Virginia Shenk of Bellflower California sons Clair and Floyd Emmons of Osceola sisters Vera Burke Stromsburg and Josephine Wingers Hawthorne California daughter-in-law Janice Emmons Corabelle Emmons five grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Fay Emmons
Luella Fay Marquis
L. E. Marquis
Polk County
Roy Emmons
First Methodist Church
Osceola
Virginia Shenk
Bellflower
California
Clair
Floyd
Social calendar and club notices from St. Vincent parish
Sunday St Vincent Parish hosts a public benefit card party at 8 p.m. in the parish hall. Ride-A-Wees meet Feb 18 with hostess Mrs. Mildred Mouden. Entre Nous meets Feb 24 with Mrs Clair Emmons for an evening session. Gab-O-Lots gather Feb 24 with hostess Mrs Alex Mull. Legion Auxiliary meets Feb 2:30 p.m. at Legion Rooms. committee includes Mrs Jay McDonald and others. Next month’s meeting canceled. social evening on March 19 led by Harriet Johnson plus a planning committee of eight women.
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St. Vincent Parish
Mildred Mouden
Entre Nous
Clair Emmons
Alex Mull
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Jay McDonald
Wally Monson
John Schneider
Harriet Johnson
Mildred Sigler
Evelyn Peterson
Phyllis Kresha
Pearl Crouse
Florence Bowe
Elva Peterson
Mary Ellen Wobig
Osceola Park Reflections And Handshake Gossip
A nostalgic tour around Osceola City Park paints a summer picture with lush greenery and a busy pool. The piece praises caretaker Mr. Courtney for winter preparations and park upkeep, then shifts to social observations on handshake character and the nature of gossip.
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Osceola City Park
Mr. Courtney
Osceola’s
Courtney
Local Families Share Convention and Club Gatherings
Mr and Mrs DeVerne Rodene Kathy and Tommy with Myron Jones spent Wednesday and Thursday in Omaha for the Farmers Union State Convention. They visited Don Uland and sons at Ralston and Dale Frizzell at Clarkson Hospital. Topnotchers 4 H Club met at Darwin and Gary Andersons with all members present. A lunch and social hour followed. The next meeting will be at Lynn and Davida Sundbergs.
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Topnotchers
Darwin
Gary Anderson
County gov participation day set at courthouse
The annual Boys and Girls Government Participation Day will be held at the Osceola courthouse on Thursday February 18. Students from four county towns will observe and participate in county offices guided by William H. Norton Robert L. Mills and Philip Nyberg of the Osceola Post. The agenda coversWelcome registration county officer introductions addresses oath of office luncheon observation and trial procedure with adjournment at 3 00 p m.
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Eras
The
American Legion
Nebraska
William H. Norton
Robert L. Mills
Philip Nyberg
Osceola Post
Court House
L. M. Merrick
Osceola Legion Auxiliary
W. W. Norton, Atty
Osceola Basketball Team Loses Three Straight
Osceola struggle continues with three consecutive losses as the B team posts a 1-2 mark. February 9 saw St Bonaventure beat Osceola 82 to 42, while the B squad won 43 to 35. St Paul edged Osceola 45 to 37 on February 12 as the B team fell 19 to 32. St Edward defeated Osceola 59 to 50 and the B squad lost 30 to 43. The final home game arrives against Concordia on Friday, February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
St. Bonaventure
St. Paul
St. Edward
Bulldogs
Concordia
Polk County Agricultural Society Seeks Meeting Facility at Fairgrounds
The Polk County Agricultural Society plans to provide a county meeting place at the fairgrounds similar to York County's 4-H building. They want a public educational venue with kitchen, restrooms, heat and a stage, and invite farmers and clubs to contribute time, money, or materials.
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Harold Klingman
Polk County Agricultural Society
Polk County
Schmidt
Alvin Hecht
York County
Polk County Agriculture Society
Albert Ryan
Henry Galus
Miss Crosby
Farmer Organization
Egin Tenniges
Raymond Burke
Grace McMeekin
Homer Ingalls
Maurice Newcomer
Lloyd Kroger
Allan Kresha
Carleton Anderson
Wm. Campain
Harold Klingm
University to unveil Collegiate Band in Student Union concert
The University of Nebraska will debut its Collegiate Band next Sunday after noon in a 4 p m concert at the Student Union. Directed by Jack Snider the brass instructor, the program invites public attendance with no admission charge. Prof. Donald Lentz notes high school growth in band training prompted the new group which will accommodate up to 180 musicians. Herman Anderson is listed in the baritone section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Jack Snider
Donald Lentz
Nebraska High School
Kesta- Herman Anderson
Kuhnel announces engagement of Marilyn Kuhnel Paine
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kuhnel announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Sgt Robert S Paine son of Mr and Mrs C L Paine of York Nebraska Sgt Paine is stationed at Anchorage Alaska
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Alfred Kuhnel
Marilyn
Robert S. Paine
C. L. Paine
York, Nebr
Sgt. Paine
Anchorage
Alaska
Real estate transfers listed with various deeds
A sequence of real estate transfers including referee deeds from J. T. Stanton to Samuel J. Cadwell and William H. Norton to Henry Krogh, multiple warranty deeds in Stromsburg and Seminary additions, a quit claim from Iva Martin to Augusta Martin, and an executor's deed from Ida Hall to Leland Harless. Parcels span townships in Polk County Nebraska and surrounding areas.
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Central Bible Seminary
Stromsburg
Seminary
Samuel J. Cadwell
Abel B. Swanson
William H. Norton
Henry Krogh
Joseph M. Avery
Adella A. Tschauner
Island No. 3
North Range 2
Polk County
Nebraska
Ida Hall
Leland E. Harless
Whoate
State of
Ferris Helps Host Tri Sorority Tea at NSC
Verneta Ferris of Osceola took a prominent part in the Tri Sorority Tea at Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney. Delta Pi Beta hosted Zeta Chi Alpha and Sigma Theta Phi in the Green Terrace parlor on Sunday afternoon January 31. Ferris arranged the food for the program.
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Verneta Ferris
William Ferris
Osceola
Nebraska State Teachers College
Kearney
Green Terrace
Delta Pi Beta
Zeta Chi Alpha
Sigma Theta Phi
Miss Ferris
Osceola Eastern Star Chapter Hosts District Supervisor
On February 9 Osceola Eastern Star Chapter No 24 welcomed district supervisor Mrs Ima May Viers of Diller Nebraska. A luncheon at Mrs Morris Dunns home followed by a School of Instruction at the lodge hall and an evening meeting with gifts from Associate Matron Mrs Albert Timm.
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Osceola Eastern Star Chapter No
Ima May Viers
Diller
Nebraska
Five Osceola Boys Volunteer for Armed Duty
Five Osceola youths left Wednesday morning for Omaha to take their armed services physical examinations. All five volunteers are Larry Snodgrass LeMoyne Monson Marlin Nelson Lyle Kennedy and Donald Sterup. Those who pass will be assigned to a branch of the armed forces.
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Osceola
Omaha
Larry Snodgrass
LeMoyne Monson
Marlin Nelson
Lyle Kennedy
Donald Sterup
Anna Lee Lancaster Weds Walter Byers in Alvo Methodist
Miss Anna Lee Lancaster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sutton married Walter V. Byers son of Mrs. Sarah Byers of Osceola at the Alvo Methodist Church with Rev. George D. Johnson officiating. The ceremony featured pianist Mrs. Greta Schuelke and soloist William Byers. The couple will reside at 1446 So. 11th Lincoln after a wedding trip to Miami Florida. Attending from Osceola were Mr. and Mrs. Don Byers and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ray Byers and Mary.
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Anna .Lee Lancaster
Carl Sutton
Walter V. Byers
Sarah Byers
Osceola
Alvo
George D. Johnson
Greta Schuelke
William Byers
Wakefield
Eugene Masters of
Lincoln
Eugene Masters
Paul W. Byers
Marceline Comer
Donna Borgman
Paul Byers
Melvin Jones
Art Skinner
Elmer Klyver
George McKay
Miami
Florida
Army Private Gabriel joins 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg
Private Donald L. Gabriel continues his army career with the 82nd Airborne Division stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He will receive advanced training as a member of the unit.
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Donald L. Gabriel
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
82Nd
Donald L. Gabriel Ing
Albert
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Building Site Secured for County Hospital in Osceola
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital site near Osceola Hospital has been secured with county approval. City of Osceola acquires 4.86 acres from August Senns to present to the county, extending from the hospital grounds to the west toward the fairground road. A street may be opened to connect the new building with the road for west access.
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Annie Jeffrey
Calkins Observe 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Calkins will observe their 60th wedding anniversary next Thursday February 25. The couple marked sixty years of marriage in a long union remembered by family and friends.
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Fred Calkins
Safety Week Rules Highlight Home Precaution Tips
FFA and FHA groups run Safety Week with ten home safety rules. Key points include keeping matches away from children, gates on stairs, poisons clearly marked, good ventilation, securing sharp objects, using fireplace screens, unloading and locking guns, avoiding kerosene for starting fires, not touching electrical objects in water, and not smoking in bed.
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FHA
FFA
Watan
Bruellosis eradication urged by Nebraska extension agent
Nebraska extension agent urged wiping out Brucellosis in a few years at Farm and Home Day. Dr. J L George outlined state and federal aid, area-based programs, and a required petition of 75 percent cattle owners owning 95 percent of cattle. Vaccination would be funded by farmers.
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Nebraska
J. L. George
Bang
Engagement announced for Marjorie Jaenicke and Ronald Cochran
Mr and Mrs Carl Jaenicke of Cheyenne announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Joan to Ronald Cochran also of Cheyenne No wedding date has been set Miss Jaenicke attends Cheyenne High School Cochran attended Cheyenne schools and works at a bakery Grandparents are Mr and Mrs August Jaenicke of Osceola
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Carl Jaenicke
Cheyenne
Marjorie Joan
Ronald Cochran
Miss Jaenicke
Cochran
August Jaenicke
Osceola
Daisy Dairy 4-H Club Reorganizes With Ten Members
The Daisy Dairy 4-H Club met Friday at Merle Dawes home with ten members including new members Sidney Dunn Kathryn Phefke and Norman Lux. Officers elected are president Dennis Schmoker vice president Douglas Dunn secretary Diane Scherer and news reporter Carol Scherer. Mrs Dawes served lunch and the next meeting is set for Dave Rutter home.
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Merle Dawes
Daisy Dairy 4-H
Sidney Dunn
Kathryn Phefke
Norman Lux
Dennis Schmoker
Douglas Dunn
Diane Scherer
Carol Scherer
Dawes
Dave Rutter
Lella Colby Capped At Lincoln Hospital
Miss Lella Colby daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Colby was capped with 50 fellow nurses at Lincoln General Hospital ceremony at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln Governor Crosby spoke and caps were presented by Lenla Colby class Big Sisters The Colby family attended and a reception followed at Sophy Teeters residence Miss Colby earlier graduated Osceola High School and worked as a nurse aide at Osceola Hospital before nursing training
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Lella Colby
Earl Colby
Lincoln General Hospital
First Plymouth Congregational Church
Lincoln
Governor Crosby
Lenla Colby
Colby
Marilyn
Sandra
Ed Wagner
Sophy H. Teeters
Miss Colby
Osceola High School
Osceola Hospital
Lincoln General
Osceola Class C Basketball Tourney Looms As Scramble
The Osceola District Class C tournament runs from the 23rd to the 26th with Brainard and Clarks as strong contenders. Seeded Cedar Rapids and St. Edward face opening games, with Brainard needing to beat Cedar Rapids to reach the semis. Finals set for Friday evening with officials from David City and York.
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Osceola
Brainard
Clarkson
Butler County
Ulysses
Clarks
St. Edward
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Kindler
Bob Gingery
David City
Allison Dougherty
York
Clair W. Walker
Bowman Electric Announces Sale and Career Change
Carl Bowman, long-time operator of Bowman Electric, announces a closing-out sale of all stock at wholesale cost. He will join Sigler Garage as a new and used car salesman starting March 1.
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Carl Bowman
Bowman Electric
Bowman
Sigler
Odd Bits on Honesty in Nebraska Tax Policy
An editor reflects on Governor Crosby’s Operation Honesty after a Northeast Nebraska meeting. The piece praises Crosby’s courage to push tax reform, notes past valuation inequities in North Platte, and cites a 9 percent 1953 budget cut. It contrasts Nebraska with Kansas’ ongoing valuation efforts and tax structures.
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Robert Crosby
Crosby
Nebraska Press Association
Norfolk
North Platte
Nebraska
Kansas
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IG and
Over County
Osecola
Agricultural Society
S Deed
J. T. Stanton
Waranty
E. Fusby
Inez Reed
O.es
Anna Lee Lancaster
Walter Byers
Kenneth Schmidt
Daisy Dairy
CLUB
Lincoln Hospital
Osceola Class
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