Married Nichard Merrick Weds Miss Telen Cerny in Council Bluffs
Nichard Merrick and Miss Telen Cerny were married last Tuesday in Council Bluffs Iowa. The bride, known in Osceola, had been living with her brother on a farm northeast of Osceola. The groom, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Merrick, is an Osceola High School graduate who attended the University School of Music. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in Osceola after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichard Merrick
Telen Cerny
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Osceola
John Cerny
Merrick
Osceola High School
University School of Music
Maple Leaf Club to Meet at Mrs Clara McCormck Home
Maple Leaf Club meets Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clara McCormck. Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and Olive from near areshim. Oyster supper planned Friday at Mrs Joseph Schott home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Clara McCormck
Burrel Fox
Olive
Roy Thomas
Areshim
Joseph Schott
Otto Schaber
Andrew Schaber
Zanesville
Ind
August Fisher
Osceola
Harold Wieseman
Hastings
York
Alfred
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Nels Hasselbaich
Shelby
Leonard Wieseman
Fire destroys schoolhouse in district 67 near Shelby
A second school house in a month burned to the ground yesterday morning five miles south of Shelby. Miss Betty Schinzel, the teacher, and pupils carried out books and furniture as the building was destroyed. Students will attend nearby districts until a new building is erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Betty Schinzel
Presbyterian ChurchSunday Services and youth program
Presbyterian Church announces February 24 1929 morning sermon Letters That Walk The Streets at 11 00 A M and evening Doors That Open Hard at 7 30 P M An illustrated short sermon for children precedes the regular sermon Bring the boys and girls Devotional meeting and choir practice occur Thursday evenings starting at 7 30 with choir after Everyone is welcome to all services If not attending come worship God
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buea
Local Notes From Shelby Area Obituaries and Visits
Shelby residents report family visits and health news. Jimmie Collins broke his left collar bone after a fall at home. LeRoy Pointer underwent appendicitis surgery at Shelby hospital. A baby girl arrived Feb 18 at the Huddleston home. extended kin: Collins Burgess Hattel Anderson Leibee Hartson Funkhouser and Johnson families figure in Sunday visits and regional travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hattel
Jennie Hattel
David City
Hap Bull
Jimmie
Howard Collins
Rising City
J. T. Burgess
Clifford Huddleston
Herman Anderson
Mary Ann
Osceola
Anton Anderson
Frank Leibee
York
F. M. Leibes
Kensington
Floyd Pettys
Fremont
Nebr
Roy E. Hartson
Hore
Margaret Funkhouser
LeRoy Pointer
Shelby Hospital
Roy Johnson
Lincoln
Bertha Stockman
Benedict
Frank Lockwood
Thayer
Harvey Davis
W. H. Kelly
Omaha
W. C. Johnson
Bill Kelly
Glen Maulsby
Seward
Polk Masons Host Valentine Themed Evening
Polk Masons entertained their wives and friends last Thursday with a special musical program. Deputy Grand Master Ira C. Freet of York delivered an address on Masonry and its relevance to individual life. He helped establish the lodge at Polk and his efforts endear him to local Masons as they participate in community life. Decorations reflected Valentine Day and refreshments concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Masons
Ira C. Freet
York
Freet
Polk
Marcels 50c at the Vanity Shop
A brief vanity shop item notes marcel waves priced at 50 cents with a contact phone number 210 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcels
Vanity Shop
Osceola Woman's Club Plans March Program and Elections
The Osceola Woman's Club held its February meeting at the schoolhouse electing officers for the coming year. A pine tree planting project for the cemetery was discussed. A miscellaneous program is set for March 7 at the School Auditorium with a clinic for school children on March 8 at the Osceola courthouse rest room. Prof Verne will read Disraeli at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church with an opening music number. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children. Next meeting March 4 at the schoolhouse to elect officers. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
H. Tex
J. Marquis
D. Hulquist
Osceola Woman's Club
Court House
Osceola
Nuquist
Wells
Popular Young Man Weds Miss Belle Johnston in Red Cloud
Paul Bond and Belle Johnston of Stromsburg were married yesterday at noon in Red Cloud Nebraska by Rev. C. G. Nelson. Bond, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bond, graduated Osceola High School in 1925 and worked at the depot and post office. Belle Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnston, is Stromsburg High School alumna and formerly employed at Tschauner and Leeds Drug Store. They will reside on a farm west of Gresham after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bond
Belle Johnston
Stromsburg
Red Cloud
Nebr
C. G. Nelson
G. H. Bond
Osceola High School
Howard Johnston
Stromsburg High School
Tschauner and Leeds Drug Store
Gresham
Community Notices From Beulah and Nearby
Mrs Chalmer Daniel visited Norfolk to be with relative Tom Applegate who had surgery. Kenneth Tewslee of Omaha visits uncle Mont Mustard and family. Miss Zetha Hendrickson wed Feb 16 at her Westerville Neb home. Léo Gleason of Havens hosted by W B Duke. Mrs Warren Hastings home from Omaha hospital after operations. Miss Anne Hansen returns from northern state to spend weeks with family. Mrs Clara Mickey of Osceola visits daughter Mrs John McCormick. Attendees at Mrs Guss Feiffer sale near Havens. Mr and Mrs Wm Hansen plan move to Glen Willits farm March 1. Thirty five friends celebrate Mr and Mrs Dake and Laverne birthdays. Fern Dake to enter M E Hospital as student nurse. Attendees listed from multiple families and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hospital
Omaha
Joe Need
Thos. Meacham
Adam Buchta
Geo. Heinemeyer
Clair McCormick
Leo Gleason
Havens
Herman Heinemeyer
Clarks
Melvin VanAlstine
Wm. Lohr
Jackie
W. O. Clark
Gothenburg
Abundant Life Theme for Next Sunday Sermon
The illustrated sermon titled The Abundant Life will be preached Sunday night using Isaiah’s verse I will make the place of my feet glorious as part of a rite of ritual music and atmosphere. Morning message follows the same spiritual aim. Church activities include Sunday School at 10 A M Epworth League at 6 30 P M Ladies Aid meets Friday at the parish and mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 P M. The church invites all to join in worship and advance personal faith in Jesus Christ.
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Isaiah
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Jesus Christ
South Shelby Club Meets at Andrews Home Thursday
The South Shelby Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Wreatha Andrews on Thursday February 28 with Mrs. Bernice McClurg assisting. Mrs. Ruth Johnson leads a patriotic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shelby Club
Wreatha Andrews
Bernice McClurg
Ruth Johnson
Duroc Sows For Sale From Tolman Bros Nebraska
Tolman Bros of Silver Creek Nebraska offers Duroc sows bred for March and April litters. Big market weight over 400 pounds. New blood for herds and champion breeding at reasonable prices. Special Pig Club offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolman Bros
Silver Creek
Nebr
Death of Mrs. Olof Hult at Swede Home 85
Mrs. Olof Hult died at her Swede Home residence at 85. She and husband lived in Polk County over 50 years on the farm and in the city. Survived by son Lawrence and daughters Erma and Mrs. John Fredrickauon. Funeral held from home and Swedish Baptist Church with Rev. E. E. Ekloff in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof Hult
Hult
Polk County
Lawrence
Erma
John Fredrickauon
Swedish Baptist Church
E. E. Ekloff
Commercial Club
Scott Hall
Methodist Church
Hunter of
Hastings
W. E. Zellers
Oklahoma
Rising City
Mission Circle of
the Eden Baptist Church
O. A. Knerr
Clyde Courtney
Osceola
John Colson
Frank Hultgren
Lutheran
Norma Baker
A. Baker
York
Eden Baptist Church
Luther Powell
Eleanor Ericson
Wesley Ericson
Haverland
Myrtle Anderson
A. B. Hedbloom
High School Glee Club
Peterson
J. C. Malster
Aurora
Chas. Anderson
Axel Anderson
Lincoln
Valley People Hold Cards and Visit Neighbors
On the Valley Mr and Mrs George Wieseman hosted friends for cards with a late lunch. Families and friends visited Osceola for Mrs Will Van Hoosen’s funeral and attended various gatherings across the valley.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
Mrs. Lucia Brown expresses gratitude for sympathy after the loss of a lifelong companion of almost sixty three years. She thanks friends for remembrances and beautiful flowers received on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Brown
Wilken Cleaners Doorstep Pickup and Delivery Plan
Wilken Cleaners announces a service delivering and collecting laundry at your door twice weekly. Customers may call to arrange pickups and deliveries using the provided phone number 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken Cleaners
Shelby Bank To Re-Open
The Shelby State Bank, closed last week, is expected to reopen within days due to popular demand. Officials say deposits were withdrawn amid propaganda, though the bank’s actual condition did not warrant closure, and Shelby residents unite to support the reorganization effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Bank
Shelby State Bank
Shelby
Osceola Youth Pursues Marine Service at San Diego
Leonard J. Matheson of Osceola, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Matheson, is finishing preliminary training with the Marine Corps at San Diego and expects assignment to a foreign post or naval vessel soon. He joined the Marines in Omaha two to three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
U. S
Leonard J. Matheson
Soldiers of the Sea
San Diego
Calif
Matheson
George F. Matheson
Marine Corps
Omaha
Annual Polk County Farm Bureau Meeting Report
The Polk County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on February 12 at Workman Hall Shelby. Delegates numbered 30 attended the morning sessions with committees on constitution and nominators meeting earlier and a luncheon at the Shelby Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farm Bureau
Workman Hall
Shelby
H. M. Rink
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Lincoln
E. A. Tyler
D. A. Benson
State Board of Control
E. C. Mouden
Petrus C. Nelson
F. B. Kelly
Farm Bureau
Nelson
R. H. McBeth
Valley
George Wieseman
Osceola
A. E. Dawes
Hackberry
Stromsburg
August E. Anderson
Hoffers and friends visit Elmer Carter home
Sunday guests include Lawrence Hoffers and Ed Obrist with Daisy LeMunyon at W. L. Obrist residence. The Victor Club meets with Mrs. Dwight Newcomer. Hoffer and Sack couples travel to Omaha and Lincoln. Earle Hawley and Elmer Carter haul hogs. Mrs. August Lubber ill. Charley Kreis’ baby sick with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hoffers
Elmer Carter
Victor Club
Dwight Newcomer
C. E. Hoffer
Glen Sack
Omaha
Ed Obrist
Daisy LeMunyon
Monroe
Nice
W. L. Obrist
Earle Hawley
Lincoln
August Lubber
Horton McKeag
York
W. L. Obrisi
Charley Kreis
St Pauls Lutheran Church Community Activities
Rev Paul Melin leads weekly events at St Pauls Lutheran Church including Harmony Society on Thursday at 8 PM at Anton Anderson home with Miss Mary Anderson as host. Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM, choir 8:30 PM, Confirmation class Saturday 9 AM, Sunday School 10 AM, English Worship 11 AM with Sermon The True Israel, Sunday 7:30 PM English Vespers. Luther League gathering Feb 21 at the church hosted by Melvin Pearson and Carl Cederberg families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Society
Anton Anderson
Mary Anderson
Sermor
The
Luther League
Melvin Pearson
Carl Cederberg
For radio repair and accessories call Larson at Ray's
Radio repair and accessory contact with Wm H Larson, certified Radio-Trician at G T Rays. Phone 51. FOR SALE First class white blossom sweet clover August Kiln Nebr. Phone 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Larson
G. T. Ray’s. Phone 51
August Kieun
Local notes and obituaries from Osceola and nearby towns
Mrs. Oscar Jones and infant daughter returned from Lutheran hospital in York. Funeral notices for Rev. J. M. Bays and Mrs Ida May VanHoosen, with services in Osceola and Baptist and Methodist churches. Various social events, church meetings, and visits across the region, including attendees from Portland, Eagle Grove, Grand Island, and North Platte. The piece lists community activities, family movements, and dates around February.
Wesley Chapel Community Notes
Those in attendance enjoyed the program and social time at the church last Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Hubert Alt attended the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Herman Augustine at Shelby Sunday. John Cerny moved to his own farm and Dick Brennen now occupies the Wragner farm. Rev John Herrman attended an Epworth League meeting in David City and Mr Alonzo Merrick filled the pulpit. The Chapel congregation extends sympathy to the family of Rev J P Yost after his funeral in Columbus Tuesday. Alvin Merrick conducts land sales in western state. Mrs F C Banks of Dorchester was here helping care for her ill father F E Merrick. The doctor reports improvement. Mrs Byers of Osceola assists with care of the Merrick children. Tom Schmoker moved to the former Harvey Miller farm northwest of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jones
Lutheran Hospital
York
Baptist Church
Vora Shafer
Rachel Stouffer
Margaret Jack
Mae Lewis
the Baptist Church
Mesdames
A. C. Jones
Kenneth Samuels
Clara Anderson
Gilbert Benson
Edich Anderson
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Elsie Nelson
Anderson
Baptist
Thoren
Portland
Oregon
Lundberg
May Becker
J. W. Tenney
Haxton
Colo
Mabel Meloy
Edith Wright
Polk
Alene Wright
Albie Santan
Central City
Fullerton
Colorado
Sawyer
Lincoln
Banghart
Methodist Church
J. M. Bay
The
John I. Anderson
J. D. Huston
Osceola
J. M. Bays
Chas. Lind
Dethloff
Helen Arlene Johnson
Lutheran
Lyceum
Everett Kemp
Parkinson
R. J. Allison
Anna Beckmar
Claus Peterson
Julia Jones
Grand Island
Graff
Kendel
North Platte
Winnie Lind
Wheaton
Ames Lind
Omaha
Hubert Alt
Herman Augustine
Shelby
John Cerny
Dick Brennen
Wragner
John Herrman
David City
Epworth League
Alonzo Merrick
A. E. Dawes
Harry Hayhurst
Chas. Sergent
J. P. Yost
Columbus
Yost
Alvin Merrick
F. C. Banks
Dorchester
F. FE. Merrick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goodyear Tires
Quaker State Oils
Presbyterian Church
Bondeaux and
Brassiere
Osceola Dry Goods Co
Beulah
Will van Hoosen
James Dunn
Lee Mickey
Oswald Alt
Eleanor Ann
Gus Hartle
Roy Emmons
Table Land
Hartle
Fred Dunn
Little Dale
Roy Ericsor
Rudolf Urban
Lenore Vanhousen
Dist
Vanhoosen
Wm Stokes
Clara Mickey
Will Hartman
Benson
Nick Gondringer
Joseph Koziol
South Dakota
Fred Dunt
Lydia Griffin
Mrs. Lee Mickey
Petit Jurors
al Heitzman Croat
Edwin A. Gustafson
Eeaee
Ae Osceola
Arvid E. Anderson
W. Rex Nelson
Ee Stromsburg
Ora Bord
A. D. Anderson
Pita Vhad Poled
Hilbert Buchta Pan Eeeres
Ceeee
Etek
Platte
Harlan C. Carlson
Wwe
Ernest Onpliger
David J. Johnson
Stromsbure
Joe Drovwal
Clear Creek
Ludwig Joseph
Pleasant Home
H. F. Baker
Eees
Stromsburs
Elmer Hanquist
Chas
W. Carlson
Stromsburg Chas
Ae Platte
Clint
Bate
Valley Slosechd
Canada
H. C. Beebe
D. C. Dornbureh
Es ‘Pleasant Hone
Frank Fozzard Canada
Fr. W. Burke
Rene Net
Enn
Eens
Eeees
L. O. Fusby Coon Iucdpalten
Lesta
Frank Messing
Bvetge
Ewer Canada
R. J. Stephenson
Pecanata
ST Pauls Lutheran Church
Paul Melin
Edness
Farmers State Bank
May Vanhoosen
Ida May VanHooosen
M. BE
Ida May Carter
Watertown
Jefferson County
New York
Solomon
Arvilla Carter
Mount Pleasant
Nebraska
William van Hoosen
J. ©. McCormick
Ethel Culbertson
Henry
Saskatchewan
Nellie
Furnas County
Women’s Relief Corps
A. A. Wurtz
Wesley Chapel
Federal Land Bank
L. M. Merrick
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