Gisslers Recall Europe Trip From England to Stockholm
In a letter from Perry, the Gisslers recount their December dawn harbor at Southampton with seasickness aboard a celebrity ship Bob Hope aboard. They tour Amsterdam Copenhagen and Stockholm describing sights and the changing of the Danish Guards. They note American Express staff guiding transfers and missing the family Christmas reunion. They plan to depart February first for Germany and Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
the Record
South Hampton
England
Bob Hope
Amsterdam
Zider Zee
Netherlands
Copenhagen
Kings House
Stockholm
Denmark
American Express Co
American Express
Germany
Switzerland
Kewp
Bernie Gissler
Osceola visit and new hospital praised by Lincoln readers
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schmidt of Lincoln Nebraska praise the Osceola area and its new hospital seen on a trip last weekend. They enclose a check to renew their newspaper subscription noting they left many friends and sent regards to Perry and Trever in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Way
Polk County
Osceola
Perry
Lincoln
Kenneth Schmidt
42Nd St
Nebraska
Osceola Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Gary Garey
Sherman County
Kenneth G. Schmidt
Schmidt
College of Agriculture
Chauncey Arnold
Walter Calhoun
Union Pacific
Henry Galus
Polk County Farm Bureau
Little Mike Mills
Alex Mills
Osceola Hopital
Osceola News Items Highlight Local Visits
Miss Joan Rech of David City and multiple families shared dinners and New Year activities with Osceola residents. Guests included Miss Della Hanchew of California and Mrs. Jack Moberg of Stromsburg, while others joined Mr. and Mrs. Merle Johnson and families in recent gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Rech
David City
J. H. Gustafson
Morris Richards
Mark Gustafson
Milton Marax
Merle Johnson
Wm. Campain
P. O. Simpson
Hollis Campaiy
Glen Williams
St. Edward
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Minnie Weeden
Alvin Weeden
Stromsburg
Della Hanshew
San Pedro
California
Jack Moberg
Floyd Speirs
Joe Fjell
End of 1955 Brings Harvest Boom and Local News
The last half of 1955 was eventful with a strong harvest improving wheat and oat yields and the Smith Grain Company adding a second large metal storage building. Osceola reports include school milestones, new hospital work, a district bond vote, polio case, a fatal car crash, and community leaders elected. October features a Blood Mobile drive and hospital administration changes. John Arvid Carlson dies at 64 after a life in Sweden, Minnesota, Montana, and Nebraska with funeral services in Silver Creek and extensive local tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Grain Company
Valley
Nellie Benson
Einfred Peterson
Chris Huggler
Wm. H. Norton
Legion Post
Sheldon Bond
Osceola
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Methodist Church
Polk County
Craig Kindred
Robert Sigler
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Omaha
Adolph Kresha Jr
Bob Sterup
Bernt Johnson
Blood Mobile
Shelby
Norman Fintel
Water Commission
Harlan Rowan
Osceola Drilling Company
Orville Eikenhorst
Kirk Bowman
Leslie C. Nash
Ord
G. A. Randell
Osceola Hospital
Off The Cuff New Year Remarks On 1956 Mood
A light holiday column reflects on New Year Eve antics and the wild 1956 fashion of color and raucous symbols. The writers admit post holiday malaise and vow to avoid resolutions while hoping for a better year ahead.
Real Estate Transfers From Polk Village Lot to Aker and Blevins
Martha P. Westfall transfers Lot 12 Block 9 Original Village of Polk to Parker W. Aker and wife. Ellen Hiemer and husband transfer an undivided one half interest in the Wi SW4 10-14-1 parcel to Russell P. Blevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha P. Westfall
Parker W. Aker
Polk
Ellen Hiemer
Russell P. Blevins
James Milo Dunning died at 72 in Shelby Nebraska
James Milo Dunning born June 13 1883 in Shelby Nebraska died December 29 1955 in Shelby aged 72 years 6 months 16 days. He lived most of his life around Shelby engaged in farming near Shelby and supported early community development. He married Barbara Mary Kumpf in 1911 and had three children Arlene Ihnen Virgil and Vivian. Funeral services were held at Castle Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church with interment in Shelby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arvid Carlson
Osceola
Nebraska
Mr. Carlson
Vestergetland
Sweden
Carl Johnson
Kristina Parson
Minnesota
France
Montana
Hettie E. Morrs
Hettie E. Carls
John A. Jr
Glade Morrs Wyman
Ilver Creek
Gladys Marie Gaedeke
Milwaukee
Wis
Pvt
Herman Carlson
Fort Polk
John Stohl
C. O. Carlson
F. R. Carlson
Silver Creek
Carlson
Masonic Lodge No. 266
American Legion
Fairview Church
H. R. Weber
Lodge No. 266
Osceola Lodge
Ragnar Carlson
Gust Carlson
Robert Carlson
Bob Stohl
Walter Stohl
Alfred Yungdahl
Wallace
Gordon Fredrickson
R. A. Cherry
North Hollywood
Calif
L. A. Krumme
St. Joseph, Mo
Columbus, Isk
Grand Island
Clarks
James Milo Dunning
Frank
Catherine Dunning
Shelby
Stoneham
Colorado
Barbara Mary Kumpf
Hollowayville
Ilinois
Evangelical United Brethren Church
A. R. Caldwell
Arlene Ihnen
Chariton
Iowa
Virgil
Vivian
Albert
Josephine
Castle Memorial
Glen Moon
Lloyd Whitmore
Shelby Cemetery
January Heralds Annual March Of Dimes Campaign
The 1956 local March of Dimes drive opens in January with the national theme Polio Isn't Licked Yet. Firemen will canvass on January 16 to raise funds, stressing that half stay in the community to aid polio victims and the rest support the National Foundation’s fight with research and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Foundation
County Judge Reports 1955 Polk County Activity Totals
Polk County Judge Leon Merrick released 1955 figures. The office handled 861 estates guardianships and adoptions 4125 criminal cases 44 marriage licenses 154 delayed births and total fees 22567.12 dollars comprising 3324.86 in fees 2255.00 in fines and 16988.12 in inheritance taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Merrick
Polk Coun- Leon Merrick
Polk
Merrick
Lillian Timm
Servicemen Celebrate Holidays From Camp Gordon And Beyond
News notes servicemen visiting home for Christmas furloughs include Roger Watts from Camp Gordon Georgia with his family and relatives in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas. Milton Marak returned from Fort Bliss Texas for a two week break with his parents. Staff Sgt Lyle Johnston and family from Detroit spent holidays with Johnston relatives before moving to Des Moines. Jack Brand from Keesler AFB Mississippi left after a ten day furlough. Larry Snodgrass from Okinawa expects discharge at Fort Ord California and plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Watts
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Walter Watts
Nebraska
Kansas City
Kansas
Osceola
Milton Marak
Fort Bliss
Exas
Clem Marak
Lyle Johnston
Johnston
Michael
Detroit
Michigan
Jack Johnston
Des Moines
Jack Brand
Keesler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Larry Snodgrass
Mildred Snodgrass
Okinawa
Fort Ord
California
Final Rites Held for Mrs Martha Carter
Funeral services were conducted at Wayland church for Mrs Martha Carter who died January 1 at age 75. Interment is in Hoffer cemetery, with she had been cared for by her daughter Mrs Victor Sterup in Osceola before death at Stromsburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Carter
Wayland Church
Hoffer Cemetery
Carter
Victor Sterup
Osceola
Stromsburg Hospital
Awards Given At Cub Scout Meeting
The regular Pack meeting at the Lutheran church basement on December 30 featured a Customs of Other Lands theme. Den II and Den III performed a Christmas pantomime, Den I demonstrated a Mexico Christmas game, and carols were sung. Awards included Lion books and silver arrows for several scouts, bear badges, pins, and arrows. Cubby was unveiled for Den III for having the most cubs and parents present. The next meeting is January 27, 1956 at the Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
den II
den III
den I
Mexico
Webster Cotter
Kenneth Bowe
Paul Carlson
Ricky Ekstrom
Larry Dean Miley
Joe Roberts
Don Eklund
Terry Senn
Leon Johnson
Lavern Miller
Paul McKeag
Large Farm Home Destroyed By Fire
An old Osceola landmark two and a half miles south and a half mile east was razed by a fire last Thursday morning of undetermined origin. The George F Anderson homestead, occupied by Grover Nelson, burned before discovery as Bruce Anderson and family prepared to move in. Contents of the two story house belonging to Mr and Mrs Jim Newcomb and other occupants were lost. Osceola and Stromsburg Fire Departments fought the blaze but could not save the structure or furnishings. they prevented spread to nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
George F. Anderson
Bruce Anderson
Grover Nelson
Jim Newcomb
Stromsburg
Washington
D. C
Omaha
Chicago
Washington National Airport
Potomac River
United States
Capitol
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institute Museum
Lindberg
Social clubs announce meetings and installations
Gab A Lots meets with Mrs Herman Anderson Wednesday afternoon January 11. Entre Nous meets Mrs Dwight Bush Wednesday evening January 11. NBBC Club entertained January 9 by Mrs Robert Grossnicklaus. Osceola Chapter Eastern Star installs Tuesday January 10 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Earl Watts installed Worthy Matron. Rebekah Lodge holds regular meeting Wednesday January 11 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Anderson
Entre Nous
Dwight Bush
Nbbc Club
Robert Grossnicklaus
Osceola
Eastern Star
Earl Watts
Rebekah Lodge
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones Supper Guests of Sarows on New Year
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sarow New Years night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jones
Ronald Sarow
Odd Bits From Washington Trip Remembered In January Notes
The writer recalls holidays in Washington D C with relatives and a return journey by air. He details travel times weather delays, a view from the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian exhibits including Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis. He notes political contrasts in the capital and hints at segregation debates affecting voting rights. The piece blends travel observations with Nebraska connections and impressions of regional living.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gisslers
Donald Cerny
Columbus
Otto Brabec
Gamble
Cerny & Hronda
Central City
Esther May Lutrell
Bulldogs
District
Jill Grossnicklaus
Jim Lewis
Friend
D. L. Moffitt
National Farm Loan Group
University of Nebraska
Pete Elliott
Oklahoma
Bill Glassford
Heralds
Office of County Judge
Cub Scout
Virginia
Maryland
Misko Hardware
Senator Steffan
Norfolk
Senator Butla
Hugh Butler
Ernie Dusek
Rassler
Washington, D. C
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