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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
4
W. J. Stead, secretary treasurer, advertises a long term low interest farm loan with full optional repayment and no commission or fee. Office in Osceola Nebraska in building with Campbell and Nyberg.
Families and friends across the area hosted Christmas dinners and gatherings. Notable guests included the Peterson, Michener, Anderson, Bloom, and Flodman households with relatives from Bethany College, Willits, Polk, Fort Collins, and Columbus. Gifts were exchanged in several homes and travel to visit relatives continued through the holiday period.
Nancy Winters plans to donate unwanted items to a ragman, accidentally sacrificing her birthday gift to Ted. The couple tracks the stash to Tony Rozalle at 1346 Clark Street, only to learn Rozalle’s son is injured and their visit is postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Olson spent holidays in Denver. Dinner guests included Joel Toline family and several relatives. Evelyn Oquist visited her parents. Choir concert on New Year’s Eve. Carola Johnson from Lincoln stayed with Lena Johnson. Johnsons held Christmas gathering with Martin Lunnstrom. Adolph Forss and Donald visited John Johnson. Epiphany service announced. Arthur Ekstrom hosted Lester and Floyd Speits of Stromsburg. Donald Anderson visited from Omaha. Fredrickson family reunion took place in Stromsburg at Henry Peterson’s home. Luther College students Marcia Stahl and Rosalie Ekstrom spent holidays at home. Rev Franzen and family celebrated Christmas Day in Ceresco. Ellen Anderson hosted Donald Anderson and others from Polk for supper. A four month old baby boy, Timmy Ray, was adopted by the Andersons.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bennet of Lincoln were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schumann on Friday. Mrs. Schumann's mother Mrs E A Walrath returned home with the Bennets for an indefinite visit.
Rosemary Walgreen assists in inventory duties at Petersons Variety Store. The item lists show active stock checks and shelving updates as staff ensure accurate counts and pricing. Local shoppers note steady turnover during this routine effort.
The NBBC Club convenes Friday evening at 7 45 p m with host Mrs A B Bintz for a regular gathering.
The local Woman's Christian Temperance Union chapter will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon January 9 with Mrs Laura Hendrick as hostess and Mrs Burl Fox assisting.
A farewell and birthday party for Jack Hastings of Grand Junction Colorado was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs R N Hastings. Bridge was the entertainment with Mary Ward winning high for the ladies and Jack Hastings high for the men. Dee Hastings received a traveling prize for the low score. Jack departed for Grand Junction Monday.
Alf Baker of the Producers' Livestock Marketing Association of Omaha will speak at the High Prairie schoolhouse Friday at 8:00 PM. The talk accompanies the monthly High Prairie Unit gathering of the Polk County Farm Bureau with all county units and the public invited.
Miss Janice Sandin, student nurse at Immanuel School of Nursing in Omaha, received her cap during Friday evening exercises on December 19. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf, and brother Burdette of Fremont attended, along with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wisely of Fremont and Mrs. Signe Van Doren and Diana of Omaha.
Mr and Mrs Chas Timm visited their granddaughter Billie Dixon Saturday night at the Orthopedic hospital, sharing time and encouragement during her stay.
Mr and Mrs George Hruska announce the birth of a baby boy at St Francis Hospital. The child weighed eight pounds and was born Monday December 29. Mrs Hruska formerly Miss Gerreva Cerny.
Osceola hosted Ray C. Johnson the State Auditor on Tuesday to deliver and review the 1947 audit findings. Johnson examined financial records and outlined key conclusions for local officials.
Mr and Mrs W A Schriener Hastings announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday December 14 at Mary Lanning hospital. The baby weighs five pounds 12 ounces and is named Shelia Ann. The mother is formerly Miss Lona Shemek daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis M Shemek of Osceola.
Mrs. Carl Samuelson's sister Mrs. Klown and her son left Osceola for Rock Island Pennsylvania this week to await orders to go to Bermuda by Pan American plane. They have spent the past two months in Osceola.
Miss Helen Wieseman visiting Omaha for a few days to spend time with her mother, Mrs. Viola Wieseman, while she pursues nurse training.
Mr and Mrs Carl Russel of Julesburg Colorado spent Saturday night at the James McBeth home in a brief social note describing local visits and hospitality.
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