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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1970
Page
5
Eda Burritt Irene Burritt report a large family observance in Lincoln for the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Burritt. Dinners, visits, and entertainment with George Ralph Burritt and others fill a weekend of shared memories.
Honored son Richard Ekstrom was feted Sunday evening February 15 by his parents Rolland and his wife will accompany him to Fort Carson Colorado for six months of army service. Attending were Florence Ekstrom and numerous Larson Carlson and Fjell families and others.
Mr and Mrs Jack Malek recently returned from a 16 day vacation spent in New Orleans La Padre Island and Harlingen Texas Mr and Mrs Richard Pehrson of Battle Creek were weekend guests of the Elmer Pehrsons Richard served as an usher at the Peterson Bugbee wedding Saturday evening
Arthur Raymond Cederberg born February 17 1898 in Saronville Nebraska died February 14 1970 at Stroms burg Covenant Home aged 71 years 11 months 27 days He moved to Polk County early with his parents and married there He belonged to Calvary Lutheran Swede Home later St Paul Lutheran Osceola Survived by two sisters Mrs Ella Thelander Norfolk and Mrs Esther Swanson Denver one brother Carl Cederberg Osceola two nieces and five nephews Funeral service February 17 1970 at 2 p m St Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Konig Interment Swede Home Cemetery
Mrs Carlson hosted the W C T U meeting in February at the home of Mrs G Clarence Carlson. The ladies sang songs accompanied by Mrs Harry Brazee and Devotional Leader Mrs Larry Davis led prayers and scripture from Matthew 7 12 27. Members shared inspirational memories and prepared cards for hospitalized members. The gathering closed with the Aaronic Benediction.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Karen Peterson was held February 14 hosted by her aunts Mrs Ivar Oberg Mrs Ken Peterson and Mrs Vernon Peterson. A Valentine theme guided games and activities with relatives and neighbors in attendance. Mothers of both families attended a separate shower in Omaha on Wednesday hosted by Karen’s co workers in Omaha.
West of Town social column lists Mrs Homer Green and family hosting supper with Don Conkling and Eickmeier families. Randells visit Omaha for a wedding and Terry Randell’s Thailand trip. Sundbergs host and entertain guests Sharon Sundberg Judy Swanson Wilbur Olson and others. Meals and Open House at Yancey Hotel noted with local visitors from Columbus Grand Island and Ralston.
Bessie Green visited Polk Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Verlin Johnson and family joined by the Soha and Wiser families were guests of Mr and Mrs Milton Soha Jr and Mr and Mrs Art Wiser visiting Arthur B Wiser at the Vets Hospital in Grand Island. Dana Bond of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Fred and Sheldon Bonds.
A wedding held Sunday February 15 in Bakersfield, California joined Mrs. Bertha White and Frank Frizzell in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Don O Connell. Attendants included Evelyn Reed and Robert Clark. Forty relatives attended with a reception at the bride’s home. The couple resides at 1301/2 Highland Drive.
Cotton Birthday Club members and two guests enjoyed a Feb 12 gathering hosted by Mrs Roy Grossnicklaus. Prizes were won by Mines Earl Rosenberry Art Scholz Walter Koehler and Leo Glatter with Mrs Roy Berggren taking the door prize. Next meeting is March 12 with Mrs Art Scholz.
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