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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
19
A reader marks National Nothing Day by relaxing with books. The narrator plans rereading Gladys Taber’s Stillmeadow calendar and Ben Franklin’s Wit and Wisdom, noting February through December chapters and selecting aphorisms to ponder.
Weather discussion covers an expected thaw in January and a Gulf of Alaska storm origin. Folklore links St Pauls Day January 25 to yearly forecasts with sun or rain indicating yearly conditions. The piece also notes academic timing for a PhD announcement and a humorous door interaction between two publishers at a psychiatrist's office.
West of town notes list many visits and guestings. Lester Widge and Russel Freil hosted supper with a party including Debbie Johnson and Lincoln visitors. Events include birthdays, hospital stays, and multiple dinners across Blair, Lincoln, Osceola, and York.
Mrs Homer Farley and neighbors socialized at the Farley home while Lincoln area residents joined Nebraska American Legion delegates at Columbus for a mid year conference. National officials Lloyd Berken and Norma Brown spoke as the Legion announced the tenth annual Junior Lyman program set for June 6 through 10 at Lincoln Training Center open to boys who finished junior year.
Corabelle Emmons and Donald Jedlicka wed in Omaha December 28, 1976 and now live in Schuyler. An open house in their honor was held January 9 at Jack Malek’s residence with Mary Hiemer, Diz Hiemer, Florence Doremus serving, Amy Jennifer Jill Janet Hiemer as waitresses, and others assisting. Attendees came from Osceola, Shelby, Silver Creek, Lincoln, Grand Island and Columbus. The Senior Citizens met January 17 for a potluck dinner in Catholic hall where Pastor Nordstrom received a going away card. they sang and played Bingo.
Nathan Austin Gestrine was born January 17 weighing seven pounds four ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gestrine of Olympia Washington. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gestrine.
Osceola Chapter No 24 Order of Eastern Star installed officers on Tuesday January 11 with Anne Marie Snygg conducting. New officers include Ellen Benson Worthy Matron Chris Gaedeke Worthy Patron Gladys Gaedeke Associate Matron and others serving as Secretary Treasurer Conductress Associate Conductress Chaplain Marshal Organist Adah Ruth Esther Electa Warder Sentinel. Refreshments followed.
The Lawrence Meisters and Sharon spent the weekend in Omaha with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gibb to celebrate Mrs. Gibb’s birthday. Various local families visited friends and relatives in nearby towns through Sunday evening.
On Saturday January 15 Tammy Becker, bride to be, received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Sally Gustafson. A Sunday January 16 personal shower at the Simonsen home featured a skit by Joyce and Nancy Lucas with games and gift openings.
A misc shower Monday January 10 honored Tammy Becker and Vicki Stewart. Katie Langer hosted with games and lunch. Becker is set to wed Marvin Simonsen on January 22, while Stewart and Larry Schaf plan marriage on February 5.
Ruth Lux, active in the nation’s bicentennial observance since 1974, received a meritorious service award plaque from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Nebraska ARBA recommended her for the national honor. about 30 Nebraskans were recognized. Others honored include Allen Atkins Genoa Betty Bell York and George Hedges Central City, who led the National Bicentennial Wagon Train.
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