Bridal Shower Honors Miss Joyce Jones in Shelby
Miss Joyce Jones was honored at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Shelby. A short program featured two pantomime numbers, a piano solo, and a reading, followed by games and gift opening. Lunch served to 50 guests. wedding date set for January 22 with Gary Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Jones
Shelby
Janelle Kuhnel
Janell Bowman
Kay ‘Limm
Harry Brazee
Ray Conrad
Mesdames Wallace
Wayne Logan
Mildred Weiser
Philip Timm
Community clubs schedule events in mid January
Social Calendar lists multiple gatherings. St Andrew Altar Society meets January 12 at 2 pm at Gerald Henggeler home with Mrs Korger co host. Vesley Chapel Club January 18 with Mrs Forrest Burgess. Hospital Auxiliary January 16 at Mrs Snodgrass home 8 pm. T and C Club January 19 at Mrs Eikenhorst home 2 15 pm. P EU January 18 at Mrs Campbell home. Ascella Project Club January 17 2 pm with Lila West program Your Friends She Herbs. Maple Leaf Club January 12 2 pm at Calmar Dunn home. Stoner Club pot luck January 18 6 30 pm at Stoner schoolhouse. Trump Bridge Club January 15 7 30 pm at Manley home. Beulah Cemetery Society January 20 at Mrs Dunn home. WCTU January 19 at 2 pm with Mrs Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew Altar Society
Gerald Henggeler
George Korger
Vesley Chapel Club
Forrest Burgess
Chas. Reen
Hospital Auxiliary
Milan Snodgrass
Orval Eikenhorst
T & C Club
E.U
Ill Iestess
Phil Campbell
Asceola Project Club
Lila West
Mupie Leaf Club
Calm
Beulah Cemetery Society
Lulu Ward
Calmar Dunn
WCTU
G. Clarence Carlson
4 H Hobby Club Christmas Party Activities
The Hobby 4-H Club met at Michele Snodgrass's home for a Christmas party. Members displayed sewing boxes, worked on yearbooks, and made needle packs. Lunch followed with Santa Claus is Coming to Town game and a grab bag gift exchange. Next meeting January 20 at Connie Bush's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Club
Hobby 4-H Club
Michele Snodgrass
Michele
Mystery Lemonade Pal Teases Omaha Readers
A Christmas card from an unidentified sender labeled From Your Lemonade Pal unsettles Omaha readers amid Nevins case coverage. The note prompts a playful hometown mystery about the sender’s identity and hints at social gatherings to catch the culprit. A California reader’s letter contrasts Nebraska’s harsh winter with sunny coast weather.
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Omaha
Nevins
John Henry
Bullidu
California
Nebraska
West Coast
United States
Assessment Date Changes In Nebraska Counties
Polk county assessor Roy Horst notes a switch to March 1 as the start of property assessments this year replacing March 10. Officials plan to deploy more assistant assessors and mail work sheets to farmers and landowners to speed processing and ensure complete forms.
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Nebraska
Roy Horst
Polk County
Horst
Hospital Board Sets Rates For New Hospital
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital board set daily rates for room and care at 9.00 dollars for coed care in rooms shared by two, with private room charges at 11.00. Private bathroom rooms cost 10.00 or 12.00 depending on occupancy and privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
December Weather About Average In Temperatures Here
December temperatures stay near average with little snow and reduced rainfall during the period heightening drying conditions across the region.
Navy Serviceman Gerald Bryan Named in Local Notice
Gerald D. Bryan AD3 431-5386 Navy No. 3080 VR21 Det. co Fleet Post Office San Francisco California serves with the U S Navy. Pfe Robert Walgreen departed last Wednesday for Fort Bliss Texas after a two weeks furlough spent here with his mother Mrs Martha Walgreen and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Bryan
Guildford Bryan
U. S. Navy
Gerald D. Bryan
Navy
Det
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Pfe
Robert Walgreen
Fort Bliss
Texas
Martha Walgreen
Softball Meeting Set for Osceola January 15
Officers of the Osceola softball league call a meeting at 2 00 p m on Sunday January 15 at City Hall Osceola to review last year and plan the coming season Players are invited to attend and asked to return last season jerseys for inspection and preparation.
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Osceola Softball League
Osceola
Karleen Carlson Installed as Queen of Jobs Daughters
Bethel No. 61 Osceola installed Karleen Carlson as Honored Queen with officers Judy Koehler Sandra McMeekin Jeanne Inness Mavis Carlson Lois Jones Ann Ette Watts Marian Inness aura Lea Dawes Barbara Wieseman Joyce Roberts Shirley Jones Donna Rutter Sandra Colby Rita Chastain Leila Miley Linda DeTurk Sonja Walker and more. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs C W Walber and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel No. 61
International Order of Job’s Daughters of Osceola
Karleen Carlson
Judy Koehler Jr
Sandra McMeekin
Jeanne Inness Marshall
Karen Wieseman
Mavis Carlson
Lois Jones
Ann
Ette Watts
Marian Inness
Aura Lea Dawes
Barbara Wi
Sonja Walker
Cuide Narlene Richards Marshall
Sharon Brazee
Linda DeTurk
Donna Wieseman
Mildred Snodgrass
Leila Miley
Marjorie Johansen
C. W. Walber
Mrs Earl Watts Named Worthy Matron of Osceola Eastern Star
The Osceola Chapter of Eastern Star installed officers at the January meeting with Worthy Matron Mrs Earl Watts Worthy Patron George Inness and a full slate including A Matron Mrs Walter Koehler Associate Patron Fred Schuman Secretary I D Huston Treasurer George Inness Conductress Mrs David Ruiter A Con Mrs Bob Grossnicklaus Adah Mrs Maurice Watts Ruth Mrs Carl Wieseman Esther Mrs Myron Jones Martha Mrs Robert Wieseman Electa Mrs Ray Conrad Warder Mrs Fred Wieseman Sentinel Mrs Lowell Hanson.
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Osceola
Eastern Star
Earl Watts
George Inness
Walter Koehler
Fred Schuman
I D. Huston
David Ruiter
A. Con
Bob Grossnicklaus Adah
Maurice Watts
Ruth
Carl Wieseman
Esther
Myron Jones
Martha
Robert
Mrs Delmar McFadden Visits Sister in Shelby
Mrs Delmar McFadden visited her sister Mrs George McMee kin at Shelby Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar McFadden
George McMeekin
Shelby
Osceola Choir to Join Albion Choral Clinic Event
Osceola mixed choral group will attend the Albion Nebraska Annual Albion Choral Clinic on Friday and Saturday January 13 and 14. Robert McCowen of Iowa State will conduct the event. About 1000 students from 30 schools are expected to participate. The Osceola Sextette will sing for criticism in a choral workshop.
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Duane Johnson
Osceola
Albion
Nebraska
Robert McCowen
Iowa State
Osceola Drops Two Games To Class B Schools In Week
Osceola basket ball team, once undefeated, lost to Aurora 59-53 in overtime after leading late. Grossnicklaus 17, Dinges 16, Burritt 16 for Osceola while Schoonover starred for Aurora. Earlier Fullerton defeated Osceola 67-59 on Tuesday and 56-34 in reserves. Osceola set to play Genoa away Friday.
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Osceola
Aurora
Maples
Bulldogs
Schoonover
Grossnicklaus
Dinges
Burritt
Kuhnel
Mickey
Fullerton
Genoa
New Corn Allotments Announced for 1956 Planting
The Polk County ASC says producers who plan to plant corn in 1956 on farms with no corn planted in 1953 54 or 55 must apply for a corn acreage allotment to receive price support. Quotas do not apply. applications are at the county ASC office and must be filed by February 1, 1936.
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Polk County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Records
Quit claim transfers R J Hunsaker and wife to Patricia A Brown and husband. Deed Robert L Mills Referee to Ivan C Larson. Warranty deed Robert Viergut zn to Emma Krueger. Mary Frahm to William J Morgan and wife convey Lots 25 26 27 Block 1 Washington Heights Addition to Shelby.
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R. J. Hunsaker
Patricia Va. Brown
Patricia A. Brown
Robert L. Mills
Ivan C. Larson
Robert Viergutz
Emma Krueger
Mary Frahm
William J. Morgan
Washington Heights
Shelby
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Opening Delayed by Equipment Arrivals
The hospital awaits remaining equipment before a formal Open House. X ray equipment and kitchen and laundry units are in place with minor setup needed. Reception furniture and some office gear are due within two weeks. A dedication ceremony and banquet with state officials are planned once a date is set.
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Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
March Of Dimes Campaign To Be Launched Monday
Firemen plan a one evening push on Monday January 16 to solicit March of Dimes contributions. Families are asked to light porches to show support and business owners may donate by sending checks home. Dale Frizzell available for clubs or organizations to join the effort.
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Dale Frizzell
Memorial Gifts to Jeffrey Hospital Aid Equipment Fund
The Board of Trustees received 12.00 from Lesta Mace in memory of her father George P. Mace. Funds are earmarked for the Equipment Fund to buy special hospital equipment.
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Board of Trustees
Lesta Mace
George P. Mace
Bride to be JoAnne Carlson Honored at Shower
Miss JoAnne Carlson was honored at a miscellaneous shower on December 29 at the home of Mrs Stanley Carlson Jr. in Marquette. The honoree sat in a decorated chair as gifts rested under a large umbrella with a pink and green theme. Lunch followed, served by Mrs Alton Howard and Mrs Carlson.
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JoAnne Carlson
Stanley Carlson Jr
Leona Hellstrom
Marquette
Shelby couple observe golden anniversary
Mr and Mrs Guy Hanshew of Shelby celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 7 1956 with a noon dinner at their home a two to five open house at the Evangelical United Brethren church parlor and a reception matching a yellow and white color scheme. The event featured a tiered cake by Mrs Victor Sterup music by local performers and remarks by Rev Garrison and Rev Cahill. Nearly 100 relatives and friends signed the guest book. The couple married in Lincoln Kansas and have resided in their home for over 45 years. They have 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hanshew
Shelby
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Hope Circle
Victor Sterup
Marjorie Hanshew
Hortense Hanshew
Della Hanshew
San Pedro
Calif
Ray Hanshew
Ronald G. Hanshew
Ansley
Audrey
Berwyn
Harold Hanshew
Terret
Litchfield
Alvin Weeden
Gracie Moberg
Stromsburg
Dollie Hanshew
Mr. Hanshew
Leslie
Ray
Mrs. Hanshew
Osceola Auditorium Co Annual Meeting Notice
The Osceola Auditorium Company will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday January 17 at 7 30 p m at the Ryan Barber Shop. Albert Ryan president and W R Kepner secretary announce the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Auditorium Company
Ryan
Albert Ryan
W. R. Kepner
Secy
Wobigs Return From Ten Day Ruston Visit
Mr and Mrs Glen Wobig and family returned Wednesday after a ten day trip to Ruston Louisiana to visit the brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Wobig
Ruston
Louisiana
Robert Fuller
Polk County Women Honored for High Scholarship at NU Tea
Two Polk County women are among more than 300 University women to be honored for scholastic achievement at a tea in the Student Union Lounge. The honorees must have averages of 83 percent or higher and at least 12 university credits. Caroline Rhodes of Osceola and Jacklyn Stanton of Stromsburg are the Polk entrants. the tea is set for Sunday January 15.
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Polk County
Caroline Rhodes
Osceola
Jacklyn Stanton
Stromsburg
Kokjer Seeks Third Term As Fifth Judicial District Judge
Judge H Emerson Kokjer of Wahoo filed for re election as Judge of Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District covering Butler Hamilton Polk Saunders Seward and York counties. Appointed April 18 1947 he has been elected twice. previously served as Deputy Attorney General and mayor of Wahoo. He and his wife have two daughters and five grandchildren.
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H. Emerson Kokjer
Wahoo
Fifth Judicial District
Butler
Hamilton
Polk
Saunders
Seward
York
Kokjer
Val Peterson
L. S. Hastings
David City
Nebraska
Judge Kokjer
Clarks
Merrick County
University of Nebraska College of Law
France
Louis Daum Elected New Board Chairman
The Board of County Commissioners chose Louis Daum of Shelby as chairman at a regular meeting held Tuesday. Daum from Polk County's First District will succeed Guildford Bryan, serving a ninth year as commissioner, and this marks his fifth chairmanship. Martin Dahlin from Polk's Third District declined the nomination. Also, Mr and Mrs Joe Schott joined relatives in Pierce Nebraska Sunday to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mike Fuchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Louis Daum
Shelby
Daum
Guildford Bryan
Polk County
Martin Dahlin
Polk
Joe Schott
Pierce
Nebraska
Mike Fuchs
Odd Bits of News Highlight Local Notices and Sports
Osceola group plans an Osceola Osceola Volunteer Fire Department backs March of Dimes drive with a house to house fund campaign. Osceola receives top ten state ratings in Class C and faces Genoa St Paul games this week. Rev Albert Lapthorne returns from Alaska to speak at the Methodist Men meeting this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Grubaugh
Polk County Land Bank Group
Osceola
Lincoln Journal
World Herald
the Journal
The
Goldenrod
St. Paul
Genoa
Fullerton
Bulldogs
Albert Lapthorne
Alaska
Methodist University
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Harold Klingman
Queen of
Jobs Daughters
O.ess
OHS
Albion Clinic
Aurora and
Jeffrey Hospital
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