Wilbert H. Smith 84 Obituary Stirs Osceola Community
Wilbert H. Smith 84 of Osceola died January 2 1962 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital after brief illness. He was born September 27 1877 in Washington County Pennsylvania and served in the 10th Pennsylvania Regiment during the Spanish American War. He lived in Elgin Illinois and Osceola farmed 25 years before moving to town in 1938. He worked as a registered pharmacist until 1912 and later served as secretary of the Polk and Butler Insurance Co from 1937 to 1950. He married Elizabeth McCammom October 3 1902 and had two sons and three daughters. Surviving are Elizabeth and children Margaret Schweser Everette W Smith Harriet Johnson and Louise Timm plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded by one son Kenneth W Smith and sister Cora Sprowls. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of West Finley and the First Methodist Church of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert H. Smith
Washington County
10Th Pennsylvania Regiment
U. S. Army
Philippine Islands
Elgin
Elizabeth McCammon
West Alexander
Bert
Beth
Osceola
D. J
Rose A. Smith
Polk and Butler Ins. Co
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian Church of
West Finley
Penn
Miethodist Church
Elizabeth
Margaret Schweser
San Leandro
Calif
Everette W. Smith
Harriet Johnon
Louise Timm
Kenneth W. Smith
Cora Sprowls
Kenneth Smith
Blair
Clara A Almberg Dies at 95 in Stromsburg Nebraska
Clara Amanda Almberg born September 29 1866 in Osterjolland Sweden came to America in 1887 settling in Stromsburg Nebraska. She joined Stromsburg Baptist Church and moved to Midwest Covenant Home April 1 1950. She died December 29 after ninety five years three months leaving two sons Martin Carlson and Edwin Elmberg a niece and three nephews among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Amanda Almberg
Samuel and
Johanna Almberg
Osterjolland
Sweden
America
Stromsburg
Jesus Christ
Martin B. Carlson
Castle Gate
Utah
Edwin L. Elmberg
Kewanee
Illinois
Mae Peterson
Fred W. Anderson
Osceola
Ada Anderson
Richard, Carl
Fred Almberg
Funeral Obituary Notice from Stromsburg Baptist Church
Amanda Brule of Brule Nebraska passed after illness with thanks to caretakers at Covenant spy and staff. Funeral held Tuesday January 2 at Stromsburg Baptist Church with Rev. Molinder and Rev. Olson officiating. Organist Mrs. Le Roy Nelson, songs by Mrs. Maurice Newcomer. Escorts listed. burial in Stromsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Newcomer
Gideon Peterson
Robert Peterson
Elmer Wallberg
Walter Wicklund
Emil Monson
Earl Jones
Stromsburg Cemetery
New March of Dimes Film Shown to Polk County Teens
Edith Heilman and Avis Waller presented the New March of Dimes film Billy and Beethoven to Polk County High School students on Monday January 8 1962. After screenings representatives accompanied youths to the next school and an Executive Committee met to plan the 1962 Teenage Drive with participants from Shelby Osceola Stromsburg and Polk communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Heilman
Polk County
Avis Waller
Billy and
Beethoven
Polk
Sally Gondringer
Jim Scow
Shelby
Carol Daum
Richard Pehrson
Osceola
Doris Swanson
Bud Toline
Stromsburg
Linda Johnson
Darwin Hahn
Fairview Methodist Church Welcomes Families
Fairview Methodist Church in Silver Creek Nebraska invites all to morning worship at 9 30 a m featuring a series titled Bringing Back The King Pastor L A Hansen leads the parish services and extends a warm welcome to parishioners and visitors.
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Fairview Methodist Church
L. A
Sunday School and Family Night at Silver Creek
Sunday School begins at 10 30 a m at Fairview Silver Creek Monthly Family Night on Sunday January 14 at 7 30 in the evening at Silver Creek A musical program by the Nebraska Christian High School of Central City Families should bring pie for the Fellowship lunch Committee Mr and Mrs Walter Peterson
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Fairview
Silver Creek
Nebr. Christian High School of
Central City
Walter Peterson
Hendrick and Carter Family Tie In Friendly Church
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Hendrick and Mrs. Mabel Carter are connected to a church described as a friendly neighborhood place dedicated to Christ-centered evangelism and Bible teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Hendrickson
Mabel Carter
Calvary Swede Home Church Schedule
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swede Home lists events for January including Mary Unit meeting Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Churchmen gathering at 8:00 p.m. Sunday January 14 is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Choir practice Monday at 7:30 p.m. 70 Club Tuesday January 16. Luther League meets Thursday January 18 at 7:30 p.m.
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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Luther League
Community Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visits
Valley residents flocked to connect with relatives and friends across towns. Mr and Mrs David Rutter attended a party at Henry Buresh house Saturday evening, while Allan Kresha and Mary hosted visitors Friday with the Glen Green family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rutter
Henry Buresh
Allan Kresha
Mary
Glen Green
Jack Wieseman
Bob Johansen
Tammie
Columbus
Fred Wieseman
Beverly
Rudy Carlson
Bruce Pickett
Irene Burritt
Betty Lou
Donna Mentink
Kearney
Walter Calhoun Sr
Barbara Wieseman
Lincoln
Valeria Smolenski
Pickett and related families host and visit across towns
Friday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett and Mr and Mrs Frank Pickett with the Floyd Frizzell family. Genoa visitors were Mr and Mrs Stuart Battles Sunday for Mrs Bruce Pickett. Osceola couple Mr and Mrs Ronal Peterson with son Robert of Port Huron, Michigan, joined Carl Wieseman for Tuesday supper. Frank Pickett and wife planned February move from Stockton to Genoa. Dale Dunn family weekended with Don Henggeler and Gerhardt Lux with Margie Meister and Laurence Meister visited Grand Island Monday. Connie Richards stayed Thursday night with Debbie Dunn. Frank Lux visited Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pickett
Frank Pickett
Floyd Frizzell
Stuart Battles
Genoa
Ronal Peterson
Osceola
Robert
Port Huron
Mich
Carl Wieseman
Stockton
Calif
Dale Dunn
Don Henggeler
Omaha
Mrs. Gerhardt Lux
Frank Lux
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Armadillo found in Nebraska cannot survive harsh climate
Three pheasant hunters near Waco report finding a nine handed armadillo on January 1. Darold Moog of Lincoln and companions delivered the animal to the Game Commission. Technicians say it was likely captured and released or escaped into Nebraska where it cannot survive the cold. The creature has a shell like back and a pointed stiff tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darold Moog
48Th Street
Lincoln
Waco
Moog
The
Game Commission
Nebraska
One Legged Rooster in Nebraska Seen by Conservation Officer
Conservation Officer Dale Bruha reports a one legged pheasant in Saunders County near Ceresco seen hopping across a road on December 31, 1961. The bird, though missing a leg, appeared healthy with no feather damage, likely the result of a mowing accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bruha
Nebraska
Bruha
Ceresco
Saunders County
FHA Loan Report Expands Rural Housing Reach in Nebraska
I J Doane, county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration, says outstanding loans in Butler, Polk and Seward counties exceed 743 000 dollars. For Nebraska’s 1961 fiscal year total loans reached 2 083 for 7 733 335 dollars with 7 371 620 dollars collected. New authorizations aim to serve more farmers. loans now to those with off farm work and to smaller land tracts. Rural Housing loans cover families in towns under 2500 population for home construction alteration or repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Doane
Farmers Home Administration
Butler, Polk
Seward
Nebrsaka
FHA
Local Office Aids Farms With Counseling And Loans
Doane explained that credit counseling complements loan programs at the local office. Many contracts do not lead to loans but can prompt adjustments that help farm families work with their current creditors on a sound plan of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society meets at Hewitt home
The Wesley Chapel Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Jessie Hewitt’s home last Thursday with fourteen ladies in attendance. Bertha Berck returned from Robert Bryan’s home after recent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Guildford Bryan visited the Gerald Bryan family on Sunday.
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Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Jessie Hewitt
Bertha Berck
Robert Bryan
Guildford Bryan
Gerald Bryan
Clarence Carlson
Randy Heidtbrink
Gresham
Carlson
Miriam
Randy
Marvin Heidtbrink
Gresham School
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