Legion Selects Carlson Boy’s Stater at St Vincent Hall
Ten years ago on February 21 Chris Carlson was named Boy’s Stater by the Legion as 150 relatives and friends gathered at St Vincent Hall for a one o’clock dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Tom Hofbauer on their 30th wedding anniversary. Public sale announced for Mrs Audrey Wescoat near Silver Creek. Tom Reece leaves clerk role to join Martin Aircraft Co. in Omaha. Mrs Reece appointed deputy county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris’ Carlson
Rupert Carlson
The
Legion
St. Vincent Hall
Tom Hofbauer
DeVon Johnson
Polk County Federal Credit Union
Polk County
Court House
Katherine Anderson
Good Samaritan Home
Howard McKeag
Lawrence
Donald Anderson
Audrey Wescoat
Silver Creek
Richard
Donald Malek
George Malek
Tom Reece
Martin Aircraft Co
Omaha
Reece
Osceola Donates to March of Dimes on February 5 1953
Osceola contributed 1017 dollars and 29 cents to the March of Dimes. Dana Bond leaves for Lexington Kentucky to enter the university for the second semester. Obituaries noted for Edna Marie Peters on date and Mrs James Martin. Wes Koehler Jr and aids installed officers of the 1CCF Lodge in Polk. Shelby Community Hospital receives two Gatsch beds and venetian blinds from Keith McMeekin memorial fund. Berniece Ahlquist becomes Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge.
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Osceola
March of Dimes
Dana Bond
Lexington
University
Edna Marie Peterson
James Martin
Wes Koehler, Jr
Polk
1.C.C.F. Lodge
Shelby Community Hospital
Keith McMeekin
Berniece Ahlquist
Rebekah Lodge
Two Obsequies and Local Notices From Polk County
Donna Jean Hoffer, eight days old, died Friday. Funeral services were Saturday at the L L Hoffer home with burial in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Philip Nyberg and family face moves while Mrs Nyberg stays with Polk relatives. Saturday specials at Crouse Tex Drug list birds seed aspirin soap and other items. Officers elected at Farmers Union Co operative Association: August P Anderson president Frank A Swanson secretary treasurer. C E Jones took a board seat replacing George Kidder. Eugene Miller joined A S Serne Clothing Co in Grand Island. District 49 neighbors honored the Kidder family as they prepare to move to Bird City Kansas. County agent hires and farm bureau notes reflect Polk County life.
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Donna Jean
Donald Hoffer
L.L
Farmers Union Co-operative Association
August P. Anderson
Secy.treas
Frank A. Swanson
C. E. Jones
George Kidder
Eugene Miller
A. S. Serne Clothing Company
Grand Island
District 49
G. E. Kidder
Valentine gatherings span county social season
Mrs. Carolyn Wieseman hosts Wee Club with 14 members at an eight o clock dessert and coffee party. Prizes go to Mrs. Lorraine Wieseman and Mrs. Myrtle Wieseman while other neighbors attend multiple Valentine events across Beatrice and surrounding towns with cards, dinners, and birthday and anniversary celebrations noted.
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Carolyn Wieseman
Wee Club
Irene Burritt
Myrtle Wieseman
Lorraine Wieseman
Osceola Residents Share Social Visits and Family Events
Alva Richards of Wichita visited the Dan Kelly family Thursday evening. Christine Noyd's first birthday brought Perry Noyd of York Eberly of Stromsburg and Alice Noyd of Columbus to Larry Johnston home in Columbus Sunday. Weekend dinners featured the Massie, Wyman, Neujahr, Boden, Ekstrom, Watts, Clemmer and Widman families across several towns.
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Bill Buhl
Lula Pickett
Allan Kresha
Lillian Johnson
Vernelle Carlson
Donald Schmoker
Robert Wieseman
Lyndon
Myrtle Wieseman
Dennis Johansen
Arnold Ernst
Columbus
Sheldon Bond
Mable Blight
Merton Flodman
Bill Umstead
al Rommers
Eva
Eddie Wieseman
Robert Wiesemans
Bob Blahak
Dale Dunn
Harry Christensen
Valparaiso
Rex Wieseman
Lee Boden
Rick Rutter
Richard Wyman
Charles Massie
Charles Hayes
Tiaence
Lula
Pickett
Elsie Stewart
Pearl Wieseman
Gladys Carlson
Irene Burritt
Lyle Johnston
Ardis Tibbetts
Beatrice
Hazel Johnston
Neil Brigham
Goldie Bond
Brian Umstead
Leslie
Lewis Tschantre
David
Silver Creek
Carl Wieseman
Carl
Glenna Wieseman
Jack Wieseman
Vickie
Mary Jo Janet
Pat
Good Samaritan Center
Effie Fernandez
Dave Rutter
Brooke Berggren
Roger Sundberg
Stromsburg
Lewis Dunn
C.J
Jane
Lincoln
Martin Otte
Mark
Neela Dunn
Ann Otte
Alan Umstead
Dale Swan
Alva Richards
Wichita
Kans
Dan Kelly
Albert Anderson
Perry Noyd
York
Eberly
Alice Noyd
Larry Johnston
Christine Noyd
Chas. Massie
Arlin Neujahr
Calmer Boden
Ray Conrad
Ray Clemmer
David City
Clemmer
Oscar Jones
Mead
Florence Moline
Willie Widman
Douglas Wells
Harry Brazee
Spalding
Greeley
Glen Hinkle
Chapman
Osceola Students Enter Fremont Debate Meet
Osceola High School will be represented by Milton Monson Jeanette Frazier Rolland Randall and Marjorie Inness in a debate meet at Fremont this week. A son Donald Ernfred was born to Mr and Mrs Ernfred Peterson Jan 27. Eileen Keehn and Donald Hoffer wed Jan 29 at Lincoln Creek Church. Nels Anderson celebrates Golden Wedding anniversary. C H Underwood bought the Mickey barber shop and will move his family from Fullerton soon.
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Osceola High School
Milton Monson
Jeanette Frazier
Rolland Randall
Marjorie Inness
Fremont
Donald Ernfred
Ernfred Peterson
Lincoln Creek
Eileen Keehn
Donald Hoffer
Nels Anderson
Ridge
C. H. Underwood
Mickey
Mr. Underwood
Fullerton
Friendly Neighbors Club Hosts February Meeting
Mrs Hiemer hosted the Friendly Neighbors club at her home February 13. Nine members and guests answered roll call with The Valentine. A ten point pitch game awarded prizes to Mrs Leonard Hiemer and Mrs Vern Kuhnel. Next meeting set for March 13 at Mrs Jerry Johansen’s with Mrs Jack Schott in charge.
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Friendly Neighbors Club
Dennis Hiemer
Bob Johansen
Leonard Hiemer
Vern Kuhnel Low
Jerry Johansen
Jack Schott
Silver Creek Teens Named Outstanding for 1973
Three Silver Creek high school students Joan Beck Denise Schippareit and Robert Peterson have been chosen as Outstanding Teenagers of America for 1973. The awards carry state regional and national scholarships totaling 7000. Winners advance toward a national trophy with $1000 scholarships and ten regional scholarships of $500.
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Merle Peterson
Lincoln
Frank Murphy
Blanche Peterson
Silver Creek High School
America
Joan Beck
Denise Schippareit
Robert Peterson
Larry Bohling
Dessert-Bridge Party Highlights Valentine Theme
Mrs Norman Carter hosted a dessert-bridge gathering Tuesday night at her home with a Valentine motif in the decor. Mrs Merle Peterson and Mrs Merle Schott posted high scores for the evening.
John Deere Implements and Tanks for Utility Tractors
John Deere 207 pull type Gyramor shredder and high pressure remote cylinder. Front and rear weights with wide-rim front wheels and oversize tires for a 2510 or 3020 series. Two Century 125 gallon polyethylene spray tanks with side-mount brackets, strainer shutoff valves, agitators, and controls.
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John Deere
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Valley News
Eda Burritt
Verland Bauer
Rising City
Alice
Lottie Gay
Central City
E. E. Burritt
Ronald Sarow
Country Club
Burritt
Radisson Cornhusker
Nebraska
Lincoln’s
Radisson Cornhusher
M Streets
Vayda
Nebraske
Mrs. Hiemer
Myrtle White
Jerry Olson
Neal James
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Ydemiden
Massey Harris
John Deere Lister
Hydro
Midwest Lift Harrow
John Deere Godig
Chevrolet
Radion
Stanley Anderson
Clarence Austin & Verland Widga
First National Bank
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