Mrs. America Contest Chooses Local Headquarters
The American Gas Association in New York City sponsors the 1955 Mrs. America contest with gas dealers as official headquarters. Local dealers distribute entry blanks since January 22 1955 and plan to invite homemakers to compete for over 15000 in prizes including a New Freedom Gas Kitchen. The winner earns a Florida trip for finals, with state finalists housed in Ellinor Village and a Deluxe Mrs. America home.
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The
American Gas Association
New York City
Better Living
America
Freedom
Ellinor Village
Floriia
Florida
Homemakers Club Meets in January Gathering
The Clear Creek Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Leo Glatter’s home with president Mrs. Glen Augustin in charge. Yearbooks were handed out and a March of Dimes donation was approved. Members will bring used Christmas cards next time. An artful closing poem by Mrs. Delmar Alt preceded the entertainment.
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Clear Creek Homemakers Club
Leo Glatter
Glen Augustin
Delmar Alt
Broiler
Hubert Jaax
William Jaax
Arthur Johansen
Mike Reisdorf
Roy Grossnicklaus
Valentine party set for February 13 at Glenn Augustine home
A note from the club lists a door prize won by Mrs. Hubert Jaax. The next meeting will be a Valentine party on the evening of February 13 at the Glenn Augustine home with husbands as guests.
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Hubert Jaax
Glenn Augustine
Obituary of John E. Horst of Osceola to San Diego
John E. Horst born near Osceola November 30 1889 graduated Osceola High School 1912 served in U S Army 1917 1919 moved to California in 1920 died January 12 1955 at Quintard Hospital San Diego funeral January 19 Rogers Chapel San Diego interment Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery survived by sister Christine Horst Pasadena California and five brothers Otto Inglewood P W Denver J A Lincoln Ernie Belgrade Neb Elmer Osceola
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John E. Horst
Michael Horst
Osceola
U. S. Army
Horst
California
Quintard Hospital
San Diego
Rogers Chapel
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Christine Horst
Pasadena
Otto
Inglewood
P. W
Denver
J. A
Lincoln
Ernie
Belgrade
Nebraska
Elmer
Letter to the Editor Praises Charley Jeffrey’s Charity
A Omaha reader thanks the paper and lauds Charley Jeffrey for his generous act and life of service. The writer recalls 40 years in the town, noting Jeffrey’s wealth was used to help the sick and needy and wishing him lasting prosperity.
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Charley Jeffrey
Charley
Jeffrey
Polk County
Swede Mome News Social Roundup From Area Homes
Mr and Mrs Guy Buchanan visited Ada and Reuben Lundstrom Tuesday evening. Mrs Gustav Peterson called on Mrs Petrus Nels Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Vance Toline spent Sunday with Dale Allison family. Mrs Frank Oquist hosted Sunday dinner for Levert Oquist Arnold Ekstrand. Merlin Simpson of Osceola joined Pete Simpson for Sunday supper. Lillie Martin Lan cer Chindgren attended Sunday supper at Victor Krols. Mervin Johnson and sons Philip Johnson joined Martin Lundstrom and Otto Wegmann for Sunday dinner with Dr Allen Schuellman Susan of Omaha and Tom Gonnerman Joe. Mrs Everett Anderson and Mrs Raymond Johnson visited Petrus Nelson and Ronald Sarow Thursday afternoon.
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Guy Buchanan
Ada
Reuben Lundstrom
Gustav Peterson
Petrus Nels
Vance Toline
Dale Allison
Frank Oquist
Levert Oquist
Arnold Ekstrand
Merlin Simpson
Osceola
Pete Simpson
Martin
Lancer Chindgren
Victor Krol
Mervin Johnson
Philip Johnson
Martin Lundstrom
Otto Wegmann
Allen Schuellman
Susan
Omaha
Tom Gonnerman
Joe
Amusing ads and bargain lines for groceries and soaps
A stream of humorous ad copy mentions a stockroom mix up with Honey Boy Salmon Dinner and Gold Crest Honey in a squeeze bottle. It lists prices for Sunkist oranges nine cents a pound, carrots nine cents a bag, Snoboy tomatoes twenty three cents, Red Pontiac potatoes ten pounds for thirty seven cents, Lipton Onion Soup fifteen cents, Colgate Florient deodorizer seventy nine cents, and Honeysuckle Soap four cents a bar.
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Sunkist
Colgate
Local Visits and Family News From area Homes
Mrs. John Gestrine hosts visitors including Ben Berger family and Harold A Johnson family. Pastor Bernt Johnson travels to Milwaukee for Evangelism directors meeting. Multiple gatherings at Lundstrom Gestrine Sarow and Simpson households with extended relatives. A daughter born to the Swansons on January 19.
Reception for Mr and Mrs Kuhnel in Shelby Parish Hall
A reception and shower honored Mr and Mrs Eldon Kuhnel at Shelby Parish Hall Sunday January 23 at 2 00 PM with 150 guests. Hosts included Mrs Adolph Kuhnel Mrs Emory Kuhnel Mrs George Trasselbalch Mrs Fred Alt and Mrs Richard Gabriel. gifts were opened and lunch served. The couple will move to Lincoln after February 7 for Eldon to begin studies at University of Nebraska College of Engineering after four years in the Navy.
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Eldon Kuhnel
Shelby Parish
Adolph Kuhnel
Emory Kuhnel
George Trasselbalch
Fred Alt
Chelby
Richard Gabriel
Fullerton
University of Nebraska College of Engineering
Navy
Legion Auxiliary Holds January Meeting and Plans
Legion Auxiliary met January 21 with president Mrs. Joe Schott presiding. They voted to host the county government dinner February 17 and appointed chairmen Mrs. Glen Wobig and Mrs. John Craven. Committees will collect dues and serve again as calling chairs. An award was received, and the group planned comforters and clothing drives as well as a Mid-Winter Conference in Grand Island February 19–20.
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Legion Auxiliary
Joe Schott
Glen Wobig
John Craven
March of Dimes
Forgotten Childrens’ Fund
Sheldon Bond
Auxiliary Department of Nebraska
Lee Johnson
Legislative Commission
Grand Island
Alex Mulls
Otto Brabec
Jack Stanton
Notice to Creditors Maude A Blevins Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska creditors are warned a hearing will be held on May 20, 1955 to hear adjust and allow claims against the estate of Maude A Blevins deceased. Claims must be filed by May 19, 1955 or be barred. Dated January 21 1955. L M Merrick County Judge. Jan 27 Feb 3 10.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Maude A. Blevins
Osceola Receives Fresh Light Snowfall
Osceola received another .9 of an inch of moisture in light fluffy snow that fell Thursday night and Friday. Due to cold temperatures little of the recent snow has melted and the soil should absorb most of the moisture.
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Osceola
Osceola Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings
Osceola residents shared visits over the weekend with Lincoln guests at the Arthur B. Bintz home and with Enoch and Margit Anderson. Morris Clemmer returned to Loneward Alaska after weeks with David City relatives. St Pauls Smorgasbord announced at the OHS Auditorium for February 9 with serving starting at 5 15 p.m. Walter Jones and Joyce visited with Ray Swath.
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Morris Clemmer
Ray Conrad
Loneward
Alaska
David City
ST. Paul’s
OHS
Walter Jones
Joyce
Ray
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St. Louis
Homemakers Club
Rexall
Crease Tex Drug Co
Omaha, Nebraska
N. G. A. Nelson
Mome News
Harold W. Johnson
Everett Anderson
Raymond Johnson
Petrus Nelson
Ronald Sarow
McDonald’s
Red & White
Parents Magazine
Lillie Chindgren
Anna Forss
John Gestrine
Ben Berger
Harold A. Johnson
Bernt Johnson
Milwaukee
Keith
Roger Hanquist
Martin Gestrine
Robert Willits
Clifford Bowman
Mabel Olson
Vernon Swanson
Swanson
Carl G
Mrs. Kuhnel
L. M. Merrick
Osceola News
Delmar McFadden
Arthur B. Bintz
Bintz
University Place
Phil Nyberg
Otelia Johnson
Enoch and
Margit Anderson
Sizros
Aineealy
Sale
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