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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
4
Miss Willie Mae Botard daughter of W F Botard of Alice Texas and Noel E E Thompson son of Mr and Mrs John A Thompson of near Shelby Texas were united in marriage at the ceremony held in the area.
A wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alice Texas united the bride and groom Rex Oberg and Mrs Thompson with a ceremony featuring palm decor and satin ribbons. The groom, a former Osceola graduate now employed in Corpus Christi, and his bride plan to reside there after a Nebraska honeymoon.
Dr and Mrs Wilund entertained the 49er Bridge Club at their home last Thursday evening with fellowship and cards.
Gambles store features three top value washing machines in a display area. Shoppers can compare models for efficiency capacity and price as part of a seasonal promotion.
A Sunday reception at the J A Thompson home near Shelby honored Mr and Mrs Thomson of Corpus Christi Texas who traveled to Nebraska for their wedding trip. Attendees included many Thompsons from Lincoln Omaha Bruning Osceola Sutton Grand Island Central City and Carleton along with neighbors and local families.
Ivan Eugene Richards born May 10 1920 in Osceola Nebraska died January 20 1948 at Lutheran Hospital Omaha at 27 years 8 months and 10 days. Survived by wife Lila Jean Struter Nim Creek mother Mrs Clyde Nixton Nim Creek four brothers Morris Glenn Dea and twin Alva plus nine nieces and nephews. Funeral at Osceola Methodist Church with Rev Rishel in charge interment Osceola Cemetery. John 3 16.
Clyde Smith was absent from his office for several days last week due to a cold, leaving colleagues to handle duties in his absence.
A local notice urges residents to bring watches and other jewelry needing repair to Crouse Tex Drug Co for service. The brief calls for prompt attention and lists the shop as the drop-off point.
Mrs Henry Hinck of Columbus is spending this week with her sister Mrs George Wieseman and family.
Crouse-Tex Drug Co sells hog cholera blackleg fowl cholera shipping fever pink eye erysipelas and other serums and vaccines for livestock health. The listing highlights multiple disease vaccines available through the firm.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Tuber of York visited over the weekend with Mrs George Wright and Mr and Mrs Ronald Beebe, staying in their homes as guests.
Gambles offers cost cuts on batteries tires and tubes as a customer incentive.
Gerald Kennedy has received his honorable discharge from the U S Army after spending the past year on Okinawa and has returned home.
Our Kandeek Water Bottle carries a five year guarantee while Heat Lamps and Electric Pads are promoted to ease aches and pains.
Eugene Johnson of Wickstrom Supply Co. visited the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson in Lincoln.
Mrs. Lloyd Miller hosted Pattys fifth birthday party with ten young friends on Wednesday afternoon. The event followed shop items at Gambles featuring overalls jackets gloves mittens and work shirts.
A local listing notes the Sealtest ice cream cake roll priced at 10e available at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. The notice highlights a dessert option for shoppers at the drug store.
Miss Helen Hanhardt formerly Osceola high school principal and commercial instructor spent last Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Edith Heilman in Lincoln.
Introductory offer advertised by Crouselex Drug Co featuring Cashmere Bouquet items including cake and makeup priced at $1.50 each. Limited time promotion highlighted in local store ad copy.
Dre and Mrs. DD T Kelley visited Blue Rapids Kansas last Sunday to see Mrs Burke and family. Mrs Clara Burke joined the Kelley party for the return visit to their home afterward.
Cattle owners are urged to use a new dusting powder from Crouse Tex Drug Co to combat cattle grub. The product is advertised as a preventative measure to protect herds.
Mrs Jim Johnston of Santa Rosa California Mrs Phillip Krzycki of Columbus and Miss Henrietta Gryzva of Sliver Creek spent a Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Emil Koziol.
Patsy Haythorne of Maxwell Nebraska and Joan Eklund visited over the weekend with their parents Dr. and Mrs H S Eklund. The two girls attend Brownell Hall at Omaha and spent time in Gambles area examining natural gas and coal ranges.
A local drugstore announces two new flashlight assortments at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. The grade school basketball team defeated Shelby 21 to 14 on Wednesday afternoon and also beat Stromsboro the previous Wednesday.
James McKeag Jr. slipped on ice last Thursday in the alley behind his home and broke his leg. He was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital where his condition is reported as improving. The ad area lists various priced items including medicines and household goods at Crouse-Tex Drug Co.
Wesley Chapel WSCS will meet February 6 with Mrs Leona Dawes. Gabel hosts welcomed the Gabel families. Louis Schott Joe Mick of Bellwood visited Sunday. Don Swanson Dale Johnson from Chappell vacation with Don Swanson's parents. Albert Anderson family observed birthdays with Ernest Nuquist. Brazee siblings returned to Hastings College after vacation. Harmon Augustin Leo Albers Alice Dobis visited Hubert Alt. Glenn Richards family moved to Osceola. Emory Zentz and family moved from Min den Iowa to Richards farm. District 40 Get Together at school house Tuesday night. Don Jarmin Bettie Reed drove to Fremont to visit a Jarmin sister. Kenneth Richards Ruth Dan Kelly visited Kansas relatives. Ray Richards visited Kansas last week. Jessie Smith of California attended Carter family reunion at Harry Sterrup home.
The Greens Chapel community reports multiple birthday and wedding anniversaries celebrated over the weekend. Families including Kindbergs, Burkes, Johnsons, Woffers, and associated relatives gathered for birthdays and milestone anniversaries. Several travels and visits among local residents are noted.
Iturd visited Mrs. Jennie Iturd and Mrs. Hsie Simpson in Stromsburg Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hanson and Milton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Adelson near Swede Home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Newcomer and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Michener in Stromsburg.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Anderson and son relocate to Grand Island to occupy their home as Mr Anderson takes a position in the meat department of a local store. He has previously worked for two years at the Anderson Mercantile Company.
A large turnout from most district posts attended the 7th District American Legion meeting in Osceola last Tuesday night. The session, held at the Legion Building, was led by W. W. Norton, Commander of the district.
My Place Dafe is now owned by Mr and Mrs RK R Becker replacing Mr and Mrs Carl Samuel son. Floyd Headlee of Stromsbury will own and run the recreation parlor on the south side of the square, purchasing from Ernest Nyquist who operated it for many years in this location.
Mr and Mrs Don Byers hosted the Night Owl bridge club Monday evening with members playing several hands and socializing after the game.
Mrs J C Chastain and her children from Tluskerville Lincoln spent from Thursday to Monday with her mother Mrs Edith Weilman.
The Topnotchers club held its first meeting of January at the home of Duane Jones. Three new members were enrolled: Gary Anderson Larry Larson and Roger Jobson. New officers were elected Pres Donald Peterson Vice Pres Waldgene Johnson Secy Jim Larson Reporter Robert Peterson Leader Paul Monson. Lunch was served by Mrs Dave Jones.
Don Ray Byers was home from York College during a short between-semester vacation last week.
Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs John Aden of Rising City and Mr and Mrs Everett Powell of Stromburg visited Rev and Mrs John Herrmann.
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