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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
5
Reading notices and cards list subscription rates for Osceola Nebraska with per line charges and a board of thanks entry. The rates show 2.50 per year within Nebraska and 3.00 outside Nebraska, with ten cent per line for reading notices and eighty cents for a card of thanks.
Miss Erma Marie Henggeler of Columbus wed Lawrence Boro of Omaha at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Omaha. The ceremony featured a double ring nuptial mass, a three course dinner for 28, and a reception at the bride's parents' Columbus home. The couple will reside in Omaha and both have local employment and prior military service.
Mrs. John Shank of Superior Neb died Sunday morning and her funeral was held in Superior Tuesday. The Shanks lived in Fairview before moving about fifty years ago. She taught at District 28 in 1886, now Riverside. She leaves husband, two children, and three grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yeaton of Kansas visited, with Bettie Christian accompanying them home after months with Mrs. Tom Meacham and Mr. Meacham.
Thursday with Mrs Mina T Buchta and visits from Frizzell families mark a week of social events. Lincoln outings, Omaha trip for Addie Wieseman, and a California trip for Earl are noted. A musical at the Silver Creek M E Church featured 30 mixed voices, followed by coffee and cake. Neighbors planned a surprise for the Cadwells who move to Osceola, and a shower for Florene Doremus.
The passage lists numerous visits and trips: the Van Ostrand family relocate from a Gabel farm to their new home, the Buse family return from Washington, Mrs. Yungdahl and Dora Lee visit California to see L. M. Deay, Mrs. Chas Leonard Jr. visits Omaha relatives, Glenn Peterson and baby move from Bayard to Benedict, Will Petersons visit Gertrude and Tan Peterson in Benedict, Wittgren and related families dine with Cordell in Benedict, the Birdsong family attends a funeral in Cabob Washington, Mrs. Heitman and Mrs. Mentink visit Seward, Powell and Olson families host, Abel Swanson stays with his wife in Concordia, and other relatives gather in Osceola and Benedict. The item chronicles regional social activity and travel.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fossberg marked their 50th wedding anniversary with open house. About 180 relatives visited as an afternoon program at the Baptist Church featured songs, solos, and a history rhyme. The event included greetings from local churches and family members.
Riverside notes list Alex Olson and the orchestra practicing at Joe Karges home on a Wednesday evening with lunch served. Several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson in Columbus on business and others visiting relatives are mentioned across Clarks Shelby Davidson City and Da vid City with family dinners and social calls.
District No. 18 residents Mr and Mrs Carl Benda and family near Lone Star join Sunday visitors in the Josie Benda home. Mr and Mrs Butch Eschler and Max ine near Rising City share Sunday greetings with the Nels Hasselbalch family. John Gonka Ted and Hoglar Nelson near Duncan attend Nels Hasselbalch dinner. Mrs Carl Benda and Carl Jr of Tone Star call on Mrs Ed Lisko. Rollie Renewals of Omaha visits with Ralph and Neal Nasselbaich and Neil Hasselbalich.
Mr and Mrs Fossberg celebrated their golden wedding with gifts, flowers, and 100 plus cards. A Swedish song and Baptist Church orchestra accompanied the serving of mints from Sweden. The couple, lifelong residents, have five children and many relatives gathered from multiple towns.
Local residents share weekend visits and travels across Nebraska. Clyde Reed guests with Sadie Page in Gresham. Nelsons plan a Las Vegas trip to see relatives. Dahlgren and Dahlgren family recover from illness and resume normal activities. Several residents attend events in Lincoln Omaha and Grand Island with friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs W R Kepner hosted a bridge club gathering Monday night with Phil Campbell and Mrs Martin Anderson posting high scores. The item notes gift wrappings and ties for various occasions and cites visits by John sons, Mr and Mrs Glen Hendrickson, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Meister to Omaha for a Pro ducers Livestock Market Association dinner at Fontenelle Hotel. Dana Bond resigns from Roys Produce to join Corn Palace Cafe.
Maurice Lewenson pastor outlines Lent activities at St Paul Lutheran including Sunday School Bible classes at 10 a m Divine Worship 11 a m Herene Devotional 7 30 p m Luther League film No Greater Power 8 p m Harmony Society 8 p m Thursday. Confirmation class Saturday and Ladies Aid events with hostesses. Grieg Male Chorus concert by Lincoln at Stromsburg February 9 at 3 p m.
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen presides on the third Sunday in Lent with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. No evening service. Next Wednesday March 3 mid week Lenten service at 7:30 p.m. Osceola Luther League leads. Pastor Swenson offers meditation and Luther League provides music. Lutheran World Action Pictures to be shown. refreshments by local Luther League.
Rev John H Howe pastor announces Third Sunday in lent Mass at 10 30 a m Weekday Mass 730 a m Inquiry Club Wednesday 8 p m Stations of the Cross Friday 5 p m Fast and Abstinence Wednesdays Fridays St Andrew Mission Mass 830 a m There will be a bingo party at St Vincent’s Hall Sunday evening with prizes and lunch served throughout the evening
Too G A Randall Vaustor church schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00, morning preaching at 11:05, junior fellowship Sunday evening, pot luck at 6:30 with Bible bringing. Senior Youth meets Sunday at 4, junior choir Wednesday, younger group meets Thursday at 4. Baptismal service planned. church membership intake Sunday morning. Woman Society Circles meet: No 1 Nantson Thursday at Mrs Reece, No 2 Houston with Mrs Norton Friday, No 3 Ward with Mrs Kepner Friday. Quarterly Conference Friday night with all official members urged to attend.
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