Teachers Examinations Set for Osceola January 15
The Osceola office of the County Superintendent of Schools announces teachers examinations on January 15, 1949 starting at 8:00 a.m. Morning topics include Arithmetic, Mental Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, American History, Civil Government, English, Penmanship and Orthography. Afternoon sessions cover Elementary Course of Study, Theory and Art, Reading, General Geography, Agriculture and Geography of Nebraska, with Drawing and Music last. Olive M. McBeth, County Superintendent of Schools.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Nebraska
Olive M. McBeth County Supt., of Schools
Phyllis Backman Weds Jack L Mickey at Genoa Church
Miss Phyllis Backman and Jack L Mickey united in a double ring ceremony at the Genoa Methodist Church. Rev Fortune officiated. Attendants included Ardgar of Genoa and Meridith Brown at the piano. A reception for about 125 guests followed in the church parlors.
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Phyllis Backman
Bride OF
Jack L. Mickey
Genoa
Fortune
District 54 Students, Teachers Return After Holiday
District 54 resumes classes this week following a 10 to 12 day vacation. Teachers and families, including Mrs. Robert Tooker and her son, Hausman Winkleman, and the Carman family, share New Year visits and family duties across Elmwood Columbus and Denver. Several students, including Raymond Staroska and Jean Omachi, return to duties with relatives and hospitals.
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Robert Tooker
Elmwood
Elmer Tooker
Raymond Staroska
University of Research At
Madison
Wis
Walter Staroska
Frances Staroska
Columbus
Sam Wyman
Jack Berger
Denver
Fred Meredith
Sons
LaMars
Iowa
Benson
Snow Ball at Osceola High Hails First Formal Dance
Osceola's first formal dance sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary drew strong attendance last Wednesday at the high school auditorium. Bobby Mills and his orchestra provided music for dancing while a festooned venue offered festive holiday decor. Refreshments were served during intermission, and attendees praised the event as a successful, future promising gathering.
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Osceola
The
Legion Auxiliary
Bobby Mills
Year’s News Briefs Review Highlights Local Events
Recap covers Davis Creek floods after heavy rain, Legion team undefeated, Osceola Hotel sale to Mr and Mrs Spurgesi on Des Moines, Truman signs draft law on June 24, Polk County corn boom, two boys injured and one killed by a home made bomb, Louis Nicolas drowns at Lake Babcock, Swede Home church marks 75 years, Farmers Field Day draws thousands, Junior Legion champs, Mickey Owen plays for Osceola, Charles Olson retires from telephone job, hot wind hurts crops, Entre Nous Club 25th anniversary, Dr O O Wallace buys library site, Lou Israel passes away, Chamber elects officers John Craven president, Sapp vice president, Nyberg sec treas, others stay on board.
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Davis Creek
Legion
Geo. M. Spurgeson
Des Moines
Osceola
Truman
Polk County
Don White
Ted White
York
Louis Nicolas
Lake Babcock
Columbus
Junior Legion
Pare Oha
Grand Ison
Mickey Owen
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Charles J. Olson
Entre Nous Club
O. O. Wallace
Lou R. Israel
Vetera Osceola
Chamber OF Commerce
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
John Craven
Perry N. Sapp
Phil Nyberg
R. M. McDonald
M. R. Anderson
Harry Lees
Ivar Oberg
School resumes as farm training course begins at high school
October events include the death of Ray Eberly who died when the tractor he rode overturned and Robert Scholz who passed away from polio at Lincoln. The Commodity Credit Corporation set the corn support price at 1.35 dollars.
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Ray Eberly
Robert Scholz
Lincoln
Commodity Credit Corporation
Osceola Faces Year of Blues and News in One Row
Democrats had sweeping national victory but Polk County Republicans held a slim edge. Notable events include a library plan, tax payments, a blizzard toll, twin birth, a 60th anniversary, farms Day turnout, and winter weather with fires and holidays.
Farmers Meet in Lincoln January 10
Lincoln will host about 2000 Nebraska farmers for the soil conservation district supervisors meeting and the statewide weed control conference and chemical and equipment show the week of January 10. The weed show is open to the public and will take place in the 4-H club building on the fairgrounds.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Fairgrounds
Card Shower Planned for 90 Year Old Betty Christianson
Mrs Betty Christianson of Rexford Kansas will observe her 90th birthday on Saturday January 8th. She is the mother of Mrs Tom Meacham of the Fairview neighborhood and has spent much time here in recent years. Friends are invited to send cards to Rexford Kan.
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Betty Christianson
Rexford
Kansas
Tom Meacham
Fairview
Kan
Mrs C M Mustard Buried At Beulah
Funeral services for Mrs C M Mustard were held at 2 p m last Friday at Silver Creek with Rev H J Hart officiating. Burial followed in Beulah cemetery. Pallbearers were Clyde Cannon Vern McCormick Myron Barker Bill Wieseman W L McCormick and Frank Frizzell. Mary Josephine Gagan Mustard born 1883 near Peru Nebraska died 1948 in Clarkson hospital Omaha after a long illness. She married Clairemont Mustard in 1901 and leaves husband two children a mother a sister a brother and grandchildren. She was baptized in the Christian church and joined the Christian faith.
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C. M. Mustard
Silver Creek
H. J. Hart
Beulah Cemetery
Clyde Cannon
Vern McCormick
Myron Barker
Bill Wieseman
W. L. McCormick
Frank Frizzell
John Vitamvas
W. C. Logan
George Carter
Mary Josephine Gagan Mustard
J. F
Julia E. Gagan
Nemaha County
Peru
Nebraska
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Polk County
Clairemont Mustard
Edmond
Harvey Hopkins
Papillion
Grace McCormick
Benjamin
Magrath
Alberta
Canada
Fren
Colonie
S.D
Stewart Engle
Casa Vista
California
Tommy Hopkins
Miss Lulu Burns Hosts Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Rev and Mrs John Herrmann report a visit from Mr and Mrs A J Herrmann in Los Angeles. They note heavy rain and unusually low temperatures, but still enjoy sightseeing despite the weather and California Chamber of Commerce might object.
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Lulu Burns
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
John Herrmann
A. J. Herrmann
Los Angeles
California Chamber of Commerce
Rural Writers Record New Year Activities and Visits
Eldon Kuehnal James Inness Bob Johansen Don Swanson and Dick Herrmann traveled to Omaha Sunday to view the ice cycles. Many local families hosted New Years visits including the Birkel and Dawes households and others in Shelby, Fremont, Lincoln, O Neill, Brainard, Bruno, Gresham and Silver Creek.
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Wesley Chapel
Eldon Kuehnal
James Inness
Bob Johansen
Don Swanson
Dick Herrmann
Omaha
William Jaax
Henry Augustine Lawrence Albers
Leonard Sutter
Richard Birkel
David City
Hubert
Josephine Gondringer
Alfred Gondringer
Frank Deavers
Rising City
Mr. Griess
New Years
Merle Dawes
Leona Dawes
Neal
O’neill
Vincent Vaughn
Lincoln
Marven Dawes
Dawes
Vauga
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Friendly Neighbors Club
District 40
Anton Anderson
Ernest Nyquist
J. M. Rice
Fremont
Don Jarmin
Mickey Jarmin
Schott
Engelbert Gabel
Augustine
C. J. Augustine
Shelby
James Brazee
Bladen
Nebraska
Robert Herrmann
Dick Zedicher
Minnesota
Emory Zentz
Everett Hoisington
Silver Creek
Eugene Treadway
John Kubicek
James Alt
Herman Gabel
John Polienka
Brainard
Ed Polienka
Bruno
Leo Glatter
Alfred Kuehnal
Walter Koehler
Swede Home gleanings show social visits and New Year
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lewis hosted guests at Benedict. Numerous local families shared visits over New Year and weekend gatherings at homes of Sey mour, Cummings, Lind lade, Lundgren, Johnson, Lewis, Sward, Larson, Donelson, and others. A High Prairie Club meeting slated January 7 at Mrs Gordon Fredricks on tap.
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Edwin Lewis
Percy Seymour
Benedict
Harlan Johnson
DeVon
St. Edwards
Roy Cummings
Roy Fjell
Raymond Lindlade
Harold W. Johnson
Evelyn Oquist
Richard Lundgren
High Prairie Club
Gordon Fredrickson
John Gestrine
Harold A. Johnson and
Alfred Yungdahl
Sheila Mae
Harlan Johnson and Son
Reuel Sward
Clarence Larson
Arthur Donelson
Harlan Donelson
Harriet
Kenneth
Carol Donelson
Raymond Donelson
Laurence Twarling
Percy Sel Ple
Charlie Massie
Rudolph Sandin
Ida Ferris
Bill Ferris
Pat Wisely
Darlene
Fremont
Escapes Serious Injury In Auto Mishap
Miss Betty Schinzel of Shelby narrowly escaped serious injuries Tuesday when her car collided with a westbound Grand Island vehicle near the Bernt Service Station. The impact forced her vehicle into a telephone pole. she was not seriously hurt and checked into St. Francis hospital for observation. The other car was badly damaged.
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Betty Schinzel
Shelby
McMeekin Equipment Company
Osceola
Miss Schinzel
Bernt
Grand Island
St. Francis Hospital
Hanson celebrate 35th wedding anniversary with family
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hanson marked their 35th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day Olga Olson hosted Hanson and other relatives in Stromsburg. A surprise party with gifts and lunch followed at the Hanson home hosted by their children Lloyd Adelson Myron Hanson and Glen A Peterson Kay.
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Andrew Hanson
Olga Olson
Stromsburg
Hanson
Milton
Glen A. Peterson
Kay
Lloyd Adelson
Myron Hanson
Margaret Starescik Weds Don Byers at St Vincent’s
Margaret R Starescik and Don Ray Byers Jr were married at St Vincent’s Catholic Church on December 30 in a simple double ring ceremony. The couple, Osceola natives, will reside in San Diego California where Don serves in the U S Navy.
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St. Vincents Catholic Church
Margaret R. Starescik
Don Ray Byers, Jr
John Howe
John M. Staroscik
Osceola
Don Ray Byers
Milton Gabriel
Shelby
Milton Gakrir
Kenneth Cornish
Staroscik
Byers
Barbara Stansberry Weds James Dunn in Las Vegas
Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn announced the marriage of Barbara Stansberry of Glendale California to their son James Dunn of Glendale. The ceremony took place in Las Vegas Nevada on December 27 1948.
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Fred Dunn
Barbara Stansberry
Glendale
California
James Dunn
Las Vegas
Nevada
Social calendar updates for January meetings
Entre Nous meets Wednesday afternoon January 12 with Mrs Wallace Monson. O E S holds regular meeting next Tuesday evening January 11 at 7 30 installing officers. Gab O Lots meets Wednesday afternoon January 12 with Mrs C R Peterson.
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Entre Nous
Wallace Monson
Gab-O-Lots
C. R. Peterson
Den ver Couples Host Weekend Gathering
Misses Charlotte and Mildred Dilley and Mildred Engel of Denver and Mr and Mrs Roy Sheldon of Millard were entertained over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Bahr.
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Charlotte
Mildred Dilley
Mildred Engel
Denver
Roy Sheldon
Millard
Wm. Bahr
Storm of Last Week Ties Up Most of State
The recent storm disrupted communications across the state with west area telephone service out for two to three days and telegraph still not restored here. Ice and sleet caused heavy damage, travel was largely halted, and icy highways led to minor crashes but no fatalities. December was unusually severe with temperatures plunging below zero several times and drifts remaining from early month snow.
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Harold Klingman
U. S. Department of Commerce
Carlson Wyman Nuptials Solemnized In Silver Creek
Miss Glada Carlson and Wm B Wyman were married Sunday afternoon December 26 at Fairview Methodist church Silver Creek with Rev W D Hamilton officiating A reception followed at the church hall The couple will reside on a farm near Silver Creek after a wedding trip to Denver Both graduates of Silver Creek High School and the bride has taught in district 31 for two years Richard Wyman was best man and ushers were Johnny Carlson and Ray Wyman Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Berger of Denver Lilly Carlson of Omaha and Mr and Mrs Cecil Larson of Grand Island
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Glada Carlson
Arvid Carlson
Silver Creek
Wm. B. Wyman
Sam Wyman
Fairview Methodist Church
W. D. Hamilton
Gust Carlson
James Farris
Chris Gaedeke
Norma Jean Ferris
Amy Sokal
Richard Wyman
Johnny Carlson
Ray Wyman
U. S. Army
Denver
William
North Dakota
Jack Berger
Lilly Carlson
Omaha
Cecil Larson
Grand Island
District 18 social notes from area families
District No. 18 reports show Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lisko visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lassek and family. Bud Andersen and family return to Omaha after visiting his parents, Frank Andersen. Anton Micels and daughters visit Chicago and Detroit relatives. Frank Andersen and John Micels hosts for dinner. Neal Brigham hosts New Year’s Eve dinner party.
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Edward Lisko
Leo Lassek
Bud Andersen
Omaha
Frank Andersen
Anton Micels
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
John Micels
Neal Brigham
Couple leaves for Klamath Falls with traveler guest
Mr and Mrs Vernon Peugh left Tuesday for Klamath Falls Oregon after visiting Mrs Kathryn Brazee and other relatives. They were joined by Grant Zedicher who plans to stay there for a time.
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Vernon Peugh
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Kathryn Brazee
Grant Zedicher
Miss Helen Hanhardt Returns From New York Visit
Miss Helen Hanhardt spent holidays with friends and relatives in New York and returned to Osceola Monday evening. Mrs Robert Mills taught Miss Hanhardt's classes Monday.
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Helen Hanhardt
New York
Osceola
Robert Mills
Holiday Dinner Hosted by Mentinks Marks Family Night
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mentink hosted their annual holiday dinner last Thursday with attendees including Harlan Johnson and son, Robert Willits and Polk family, Otto Swanson, Carl Johnson and family, Wesley Swedenburg and family, Aveust Johnson, Mervin Johnson and sons, Lena Johnson and sons, Delia Samuelson with Wallace and Edna Lundgren.
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Kenneth Mentink
Harlan Johnson
Robert Willits
Polk
Otto Swanson
Carl Johnson
Wesley Swedenburg
Aveust Johnson
Mervin Johnson
Lena Johnson
Delia Samuelson
Wallace
Edna Lundgren
Mrs Harold Hayhurst Visits Washington Relatives
Mrs Harold Hayhurst of Man son Washington visits her father J H Richards and other relatives. She returns home by plane. A New Years Eve dinner in honor at Irvin Gustafsons includes Ross Richards, Dale Richards family of Clarks, Tom Richards family of Rising City, Earl Richards, Mark Gustafson family, and Dave Richards.
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Harold Hayhurst
Manson
Washington
J. H. Ross Richards
Irvin Gustafson
Ross Richards
Dale Richards
Clarks
Tom Richards
Rising City
Earl Richards
Mark Gustafson
Dave Richards
Odd Bits of News Reflects on 1949 Community Hopes
Local column previews a hopeful 1949 with aims for peace group settlements farm price stabilization and living-cost relief. It notes a harsh winter interrupting travel in Polk county with icy roads and slushy days while mentioning fishing plans and New Year invoicing as stores closed. A story snippet recalls a humorous exchange about truth. The piece mentions car license renewals starting January 2001, new plates with maroon lettering, and Mrs. M A Mills Sr kindness during a snow delay at the depot aiding college students returning to LU.
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Polk County
Jack Steeple
Bill Campbell
Sokol Gang
Cameron Anderson
M.A. Mills
Lucal
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Mr. J
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Abarger
Iress
Mn Mickey
Chard Wyman
Robert Phey
Garvin Ploard
Fullerton
Meridith Brown
Osceola Record
Larry Lambe
Wallace McMeekin
Ramona Walgreen
Orlie M. Anderson
Columbia
Lutheran Church
Myron
Emerald John
Havens
Bill Gaedeke
Ben McCormick
Donald Willits
Steven Yungdahl
Alberta Deeds
Oscar Williams
Beulah
Acerest Veterans’ Administration
Margaret Starescik
Don Byers
Stansberry—Dunn
Carlson — Wyman
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