Golden Wedding Day Observed For Kunkel Couple
Mr and Mrs David H Kunkel celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Osceola with open house on Sunday. More than two hundred guests attended including relatives from Millard Grand Island Perry Omaha Columbus Stromsburg and others. The couple married January 14 1879 in Newburg Pennsylvania and lived in Silver Creek and Osceola Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Iunkel
Newburg
Penn
New York City
Silver Creek
Nebraska
Osceola
Polk-Butler County Farmers Insurance Company
Knokel
Mickey
Barr
Iraal
Frahm
S. P. Johnson
J. Merrick
J. R. Dettweiler
Dick Cole
Schu
A. B. Detweiler
Millard
Nebr
W. F. Detweiler
Grand Island
CG. R. Detweiler
Perry
Oklahoma
HW. Ja. Kunkel
Albion
D. IE. Geesaman
Omaha
J. C Dettweiler
Richard Cole
Thos. &. Barr
Jos. Burns
Frank H. Anderson
Margaret
Ross
H. E. King
Charles
Chas. D. Kunkel
Marian
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. Hartzell
James
Robert
Richard
Riverton
Wyoming
J. A. Kunkel
John Jr
Donald
Kansas City
Chas. Kunkel
Lora
Lee Mickey Henry Lee Dies at 27 After Pneumonia
Lee Mickey Henry Lee born June 2 1901 eight miles northeast of Osceola Nebraska died January 9 1929 at 1130 PM after influenza and pneumonia illness He leaves wife Elsie Rutter five stepchildren mother Clara Mickey three sisters Ethel McCormick Opal Harding Lloyd Blair and a brother John Funeral at Valley Church with Rev G I Friday and Osceola Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee
Henry Lewis
Clara Mickey
Henry Lehr
Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska
Elsie Rutter
Lee
Jean
Teddie
David
Sidney
Tommy
Ethel McCormick
Opal Harding
Little Rock
Ark
Lloyd Blair
Fremont
John
The
Valley Church
G. I
Lester McCormick
Carl Wieseman
Death of Edward Burley in Osceola Nebraska
Edward Burley died Sunday January 13 1929 at the County Farm. He was 74 born in Canada came to Nebraska as a child lived here long then spent 12 years in Canada before returning survived by two nephews Merton Burley in Canada and Van Burley in Lincoln and a Lincoln niece funeral services were at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon and burial in Osceola Cemetery Rev Handel Collier officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burley
Mr. Burley
Canada
Nebraska
Merton Burley
van Burley
Lincoln
Burley
Osceola
Attlernont
Oseceola
Handel Collier
District Five Ledger Notes and Social Snips
Mrs. Lloyd Blair of Fremont attends funeral for her brother Lee Mickey. L. E. Miller family hosts Florine Miller’s tenth birthday at their home. Mrs Alfred Grossnicklaus visits York. Maple Leaf Club meeting postponed due to hostess illness. Walter and George Wieseman and Vernor McCormick with son Dale visit Grand Island. Miss Mattie Muller returns from Council Bluffs. Harvey Miller and sons Lawrence and Ralph visit York. Walter Morys and Lloyd Miller travel to Grand Island. George Wieseman and family visit Columbus. Burrel Fox Elmer Horst and Herman Sarew help with ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Blair
Fremont
Nebr
Lee Mickey
L. E. Miller
Frank Miller
Florine
Little Miss
Alfred Grossnicklaus
York
Maple Leaf Club
Grand Island
Walter
George Wieseman
Vernor McCormick
Dale
Mattie Muller
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Harvey Miller
Lawrence
Ralph
George Weiseman
Columbus
Burrel Fox
Elmer Horst
Herman Sarew
Examination for teachers at Osceola Saturday
An examination for teachers will be held at Osceola on Saturday January 19 1929. The usual program will be followed. I D Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Tragic death of farmer Raymond Croisant near Osceola
Raymond Croisant a farmer east of Osceola killed himself Saturday noon citing financial troubles. Born November 16 1900 near Platte Center Neb and married Agnes Lyons in 1922 he left behind wife son and parents. Funeral services were held January 15 at the Osceola Methodist Church with burial in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Croisant
Osceola
Fredrick Croisant
Platte Center, Neby
Farm Bureau Launches Eight Meetings for Membership Drive
The county Farm Bureau hosts eight meetings this week to describe educational legislative and community programs for the year. Lincoln’s Newton W. Gaines explains successful rural entertainments while Mrs. D. A. Benson and state leaders discuss Nebraska farmer benefits and federation support. H. M. Rink outlines legislation affecting farmers. Meetings aim to renew and grow memberships and promote county extension farm bureau services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Newton W. Gaines
Lincoln
D. A. Benson
Silver Creek
Gaines
Nebraska
H. M. Rink
Rebekah Installation Held at Osceola Lodge Hall
The Osceola Rebekah Lodge met at 1 O F Hall on Friday night and installed officers.Despite sickness all officers except some were present and 15 Shelby visitors attended. The installed officers included Bernice Crown N G Syllible Zang V 2 aaime Fomnsten Secy Fianny McCray Treasurer Mattie Clark Warden Sarah Byers Guard Grace Stowe and Eunice Snifer Supporters. Lunch was served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Rebekah Lodge
Shelby
Bernice Crown
N. G
Sybille Zang
Aaime Fomnsten
Fianny McCray
Mattie Clark
Sarah Byers
Grace Stowe
Eunice Sniffer
Shelby births and community notices in brief
Ed LeRoy Schinzel born 8 1 2 pounds at Shelby hospital to Mr and Mrs Rudy Schinzel last Wednesday. Deloris Thelen had tonsils removed at Shelby hospital Friday. Roy and family attend a surprise birthday in Lincoln. several attendees from Surprise. Royal Neighbors of Wensington meet. many Brule residents visit funeral in town. O T Craig family under smallpox quarantine. Roy Lyons and Baily Albers wed in Belleville Kansas January 9 1929. Community events include clubs, weddings, visits, and a new Continental Oil Station owner in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Schinzel
Shelby Hospital
Edward LeRoy
Wensington
Fred J. Strain
Catherine Barker
O. D. Stafford
Catherine Anderson
Lois Valentine
Brule
Edward Barker
Dillon
Mont
Frank Barker
Hope Circle
R. J. Miller
Oracle
Ruth Wills
Amelia Brigham
Kitty Ballenger
Effie Umshler
Bertha Strain
Mildred Hattel
Ass’t
Ruth Johnson
Inner Sentinel
Chas. Kurtzelman
Outer Sentinel
Edith Oades
Faith
Thelma Anderson
Mary Dornan
Gertie Langhammer
Marion Dornan
Norma Metllin
Sarah Ballenger
Wm. Brigham
Lara Anderson
Roy Lyons
Baily Albers
Belleville
Kans
Ethel van Natta
Republic County
Cora Fozzard
Ed Lyons
Elmer Lyons
Osceola
Albers Garage
Carl Albers
Bull’s Variety Store
Shelby and Vicinity
Lyons
Clarence Maulsby
Kansas
Glen Maulsby
George Weiser
Continental
Shelby Woman's Club
Tom Reece
P. R. Smith
Business Woman's Club Third Anniversary Dinner
The Business Woman's third anniversary dinner was held Monday night at Neela Muller's home. After dinner the evening featured a Bridge game with first prize won by Ruth Goodrich. Two new members were admitted, Blanche Russell and Allie Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neela Muller
Ruth Goodrich
Misa Blanche Russell
Allie Mills
Farm Machinery and Household Goods at Lloyd Timm Sale
A sale listing notes a new line of farm machinery and assorted household goods to be offered at Lloyd Timm's sale scheduled for January 30. The notice highlights the range of items available for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Timm
Norton Again Comm Club Head Re-elected Leader
Judge W. W. Norton was re-elected president of the Osceola Community Club at its annual meeting last Thursday. A. V. Tyrrell was named vice-president and John S. Anderson and Dr. A. A. Wurtz joined the board. The treasury held a tidy balance, plans include reopening the pool and several upgrades. Luncheons will be held every other Monday at Malek's Cafe followed by an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Norton
Osceola Community Club
A. V. Tyrrell
John S. Anderson
A. A. Wurtz
Malek
Local Vignettes From York Area Week
A York community notes several visits and events including births and birthdays. The Dahlin family welcomed a daughter born January 13 while Jim Keefmann and family celebrated the birth of a baby boy earlier in January. Local residents traveled to Omaha Grand Island and Stromsburg for visits and gatherings with church groups and birthday parties noted.
Local Happenings in Scotts Bluff and Surrounding Towns
Beulah Geo Reed and a cousin visited relatives in Scotts Bluff. Various residents traveled to Columbus York and St Paul Nebr for matinees funerals and see doctors. A hospital report notes Leo Gleason recovering from appendicitis. Orion Louden died in York and was buried at St Edwards. Grandma Finecy shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gleason
Columbus
Wm. Dake
Geo. Heinemeyer
Fullerton
Orion Louden
Wim. Wisley
Wisley
York Hospital
St. Edwards
Grandma Finecy
Death of Alexander Whitehead at Osceola Nebraska
Alexander Whitehead born Rochelle Florida August 22 1857 died January 11 1929 at Osceola aged 71 years 4 months 21 days. He worked as a brakeman on the C B Q railroad married Susannah Richmond October 22 1879 in Omaha. Survived by widow daughter Hazel Mrs N O Brown three sisters and one brother. Funeral conducted at his home by Rev Handel Collier of the Methodist Church and cemetery services by the Modern Woodmen Monday January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Osceola
Susannah Richmond
Omaha
Nebraska
Hazel
N. O. Brown
Polk County
Whitehead
Methodist Church
Gertrude Fitch
Margaret Moore
St. Joseph
Local Visitors and Family News From Hackberry Area
HACKBERRY Mr and Mrs C E Hoffer and Wini fred were callers at Lawrence Hof fers Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Conrad of York and Mrs Ruth Shapland of Benedict were Sunday visitors at the home of their parents S A Gudgel. Dick Moomey left Saturday by auto for California. Mr and Mrs Dwight Newcomer were visitors at Harry Obrists Mon and A A Hawley of York was a caller at Earl Hawleys last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Rudy Schinzel are the proud parents of a baby boy born Wednesday January 9. Mr and Mrs Harry Obrist were York visitors Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Filer Larson
Carol Burke
Lillian Brown
Orlin Miller
Elien
Martha Larson
Jim Keefmann
Beulah Anderson
York
Mabel Meloy
C. E. Hoffer
Winifred
Lawrence
Dick Moomey
Auto
California
Dwight Newcomer
Harry Obrists
A. A. Hawley
Earl Hawleys
Rudy Schinzel
Harry Obrist
Funeral Rites Held for Miss Anna Densmore at Methodist Church
Funeral services conducted Thursday at the Methodist church for Miss Anna Densmore with Rev. Earl E. Bowen officiating. Pallbearers named Homer Penhollow Frank Kimball John Coon Raymond Olden Frank Johnson Efford Gorey. Survived by mother in Osceola a brother Jack and sisters Mrs Walter Johnson Creighton Mrs Harry Kulp Clearwater Mrs Alfred Soloman Mrs Maude Swinson Des Moines and Clara Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Densmore
Methodist Church
Earl E. Bowen
Homer Penhollow
Frank Kimball
John Coon
Raymond Olden
Frank Johnson
Efford Go
Osceola
Jack
Walter Johnson
Creighton
Harry Kulp
Clearwater
Alfred Soloman
Maude Swinson
Des Moines
Clara
Norfolk News
Hold up on highway Almost hit Swift driver near Oconee
Elmer Duncan, a Swift and Company truck driver, narrowly escaped being shot when a man in a large touring car signaled for him to stop two miles east of Oconee. Duncan sped away as the gunman fired twice. one bullet pierced the windshield, another went wild. Duncan described the suspect as six feet tall, about 180 pounds, in a sheepskin coat and light cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Duncan
Swift and Company
Oconee
Pyncan
Duncam
Columbus
Duncan
Toe
Highest honors to three-county tester in Nebraska
W Hodgkins, official tester for the Seward York Polk Dairy Herd Improvement Association, received first prize among about twenty two Nebraska testers at Organized Agriculture in Lincoln. In his second year, Hodgkins earned the medal for top performance, citing his cow records work, reliability, and efforts promoting recreation and improvement among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hodgkins
Seward-York Polk
Organized Agriculture
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hodgkins
Seward
York
Polk
Judge Landis Retires from Regent Board
Judge Warry D. Landis ends twelve years on the state university board of regents, where he served as chairman. A Seward civilian attorney elected to the board, he later became district judge after a successful legal career. He is succeeded by M. A. Shaw of David City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry D. Landis
Board of Regents
The
State University
Landis
Seward
M. A. Shaw
David City
York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Burley
Walter Morys
Lloyd Miller
I. D. Huston
Chevrolet
REO
FORD
Goodyear Tires
Quaker State Oils
Farmer
Self
Corceola
Agnes Roesne Lyons
Little Raymond Junior
Sophia Crossant
Edward Albert
Harry
Lydia Addison
Lutheran Church of
Raymond
Handel Cellier
Melfin
Rebekah
Deloris Thelen
Albert Johansen
Roy Johnson
Jim Foshbender
Elmer Runglin
Ruby Palm
Jim Fasbender
Dorcas Society
M.B. Church
Harve Umehler
Buhrman Miller
O. T. Craig
Millerton
Craig
Ruth Blevins
B. S. Miller
Silas Miller
Elizabeth Pruin
Andrew Peterson
Stromsburg
Herman Anderson
Glen Davis
Win Kelly
Norton
of Directors
Alvin Dahlin
Walter Taylor
Evanna
P. T. Larson
Bill Miller
Ed Larson
Central City
M. BE
Gilbert Benson
Sidney Crow
A. W. Shafer
Harry Shafer
Raymond Bottom
C. H. Janssen
St. Paul
R. J. Allison
Anna Beckman
Alice Myers
Gladys Swanson
Nmtto Marsh
Westfall
Beulah
Geo. Reed
Scotts Bluffs
Rela
Mesdames iWm
Dake
W. Cremeen
C. Wilcox
Mort
Mustard
Thos. Meacham
Sician
Hunter
Missouri
Lee Ruff
Thos. Daver
H. A. McCormick
Walter Creeman
Clara Reed
Wayne
Cr. O. Carlson
C. E. Norris
Joe Need
Alexander Whitehead
Alexander Whitehead Was
Creston
Town
Hackberry
Columbus Telegram
Mimer
Hobart Duncan
Duncan Produce Company
Regent Board
Busi
Ness
Farmers State Bank
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