Scouts Picnic At Osceola Park Delights Families
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts along with parents gathered for a Thursday evening picnic at Osceola Park. A pack meeting followed as three York delegates presented a charter to the Cub Pack and Boy Scouts. Gary Rodene earned a Lion badge and gold arrow. Joe Roberts earned a silver arrow under Wolf Bank and Wendell Daum became a Bob Cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Park
York
Gary Rodene
Joe Roberts
Wolf Bank
Wendell Daum
Willits Reunion At Buckley Park June 20
Willits families held their sixth reunion at Buckley Park Stromsburg on June 20 with seventy four relatives present. Direct descendants of Horace and Mary Willits included Grant Glenn Clair and Mrs Edith Finecy and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willits
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Horace
Mary Willits
Grant
Glenn
Clair
Edith Finecy
Dale Willits
Glenn Willits
Ollie Willits
Tex Horn
Jimmy
Delmar Alt
Delma Jeeun
Wayne Willits
Betty Lou
Clifford Johnston
Verlic
Ted Swanson
Wesley Johnston
Larry Johnston
Clair Willits
Raymond Johnson
Reynold Peterson
Walter Jones
Joyce
Donald Bankson
Susan
Sara Williams
Louis Willits
Ralph Willits
Independence Day Then and Now and Willits Family
A 1955 community note records one marriage Donna Lee to Robert Lowenstein in California. Eight births are listed to Willits and Johnston families including twins Beryl and Donna Willits. 1955 officers include Virgil Willits as president and Violet Willits on the preparation committee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lee
Ollie Willits
Robert Lowenstein
California
Pamila Faye
Larry
Phyllis Johnston
Susan Kay
Louis
Violet Willits
Randy Ray
Donald
Donna Bankson
Thomas LeRoy
Timothy LaClair
Beryl
Donna Willits
Robert Alan
Wayne
Carol Willits
Nancy Marie
Ralph
Katherine Willits
Deborah Louise
Dale
Elva Willits
Virgil Willits
Helen Peterson
Robert Willits
Zola Horn
Deland Family Visit Noted Across Columbus Area
Mr and Mrs Chas Deland of Columbus spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Aimelia Sayles. Debbie Larson visited the Hilbert Buchta home Friday night while Mr and Mrs Norris Larson were in Stromsburg. Dr and Mrs Wm Byers of Wakefield were weekend guests at the Don Byers home and visited Mrs Sarah Byers at Rest Manor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Deland
Columbus
Aimelia Sayles
Debbie Larson
Hilbert Buchta
Norris Larson
Stromsburg
Mrs
Wm. Byers of
Wakefield
Don Byers
Sarah Byers
Rest Manor
Bob Johansen
California
Leo Kresha
Adolph Kresha
Kathy Joe Kresha
Shelby
Mary Lou
Joe
Kenneth Richards
Franklin Williams
Oliver Griffin
Griffins
Washington
Marjorie Mouden
Arthur Johansen
Joan Johansen
Wm. Wilcox
C. A Shockey
Marian Ransom
Harold Nelson
Walford Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Wesley Nelson
Debra Anne
Dick Merrick
Romaine Cerny
Ross Sp
Obituaries and Community Notes From Osceola Archive
Thirty years ago John Island died at his home aged seventy in Polk County. The Shelby Hotel sold at auction to D C Cole of Shelby State Bank. The store faced eighteen rooms. Stores opening next Wednesday will feature a musical program by the Osceola Band. Andrew O Colson died of heart failure at seventy two at his brother Johns home. He lived in the county for 45 years. A previous Record story touted Vitamin Discovery as a great aid to scientists. A new hobby may be introduced soon. An eight pound daughter was born to Edwin and Mrs Hedlund. Upcoming features at the Auditorium include Enemies of Women and Mighty Lak A Rose. Osceola Golf Grounds remain popular this spring with a busy Sunday of players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Island
Polk County
Shelby Hotel
D. C. Cole
Shelby State Bank
Osceola Band
Andrew O. Colson
John Colson
Edwin Hedlund
Osceola
Twenty Years Ago Social Center School Marks 60th
The community marked the 60th anniversary of Social Center School with an all day program and invitations sent by Miss Doris Hanson. Also noted were local events including a $26 robbery near Benedict, a Marines visit, a newborn, and various social gatherings across Osceola and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Center School
Doris Hanson
F. C. Craig
Lincoln
Benedict
Highway 81
Craig
Polk
E. S. Cowan
Albion
August W. Johnson
Jack Harrison
Marines
Osceola
Philippine Islands
Walter Watts
H. C. Duncan
York
Produce Market Prices and Commodities Listed
Osceola Markets lists items including hens at 11 and 08 cents, broilers at 17 cents, eggs at llc, cream 21 cents, wheat 59 cents, corn 36 cents, oats 23 cents, and hogs priced at 3.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
Osceola
Osceola community hospital support grows with pledges
Interest in the proposed Community Hospital for Osceola increases as pledges and contributions come in at a strong pace. A nine pound baby boy was born near Osceola to Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Gabriel on May 1. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Margaret Huston of Omaha and families of Huston, Berger, Augustine, and Cerny, are noted with travel, visits, and social events in the Osceola area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Albert A. Gabriel
Margaret Huston
Omaha
I. D. Huston
New York City
Elmer Berger
Irene Augustine
Kingman
Arizona
Berger
California
Velma Johnson
Miss
First National Bank
OHS
Norma Jean Youngstrom
Bonnie Lou Buchholz
Allan L. Kresha
Eloise Schott
Genevieve Schott
Crawford Campbell
Mary Beth Schnasse
Wayne Parks
Conrad Robak
Robert Grossnicklaus
Stanley Braithwait
Thomas O. Mickey
Virgil Johansen
Alan Deeter
David Richards
Richard Smith
Rose Staroscik
Donald Schutt
Opal Sargent
Gene Cole
Elaine Malek
Lois Chantry
Elmer Stewart
Colleen Dunn
William H. Norton
Osceola News Items Include Deep Freeze Sale
Colorado visitors in Hollis Campain home from Tuesday until Saturday were Mrs. Campain’s sisters Mrs. C J Van Buren and Mrs. Howard Washburn of Loveland. Food sale at Kepners on Saturday July 3 sponsored by St Vincents Altar Society. Orville Jones and family of Franklin were overnight guests in Herman Jones home en route to Creighton Nebraska 80th celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Chest Deep Freeze
Osceola Hardware
Colorado
Hollis Campain
Central City Open House Honors 45th Anniversary
Social notes describe Mr and Mrs Herman Jones attending an open house Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs George F Anderson on their 45th wedding anniversary. Also mentions Father's Day visit by G W Morgan to Schuyler park and David City with grandchildren. Other items promote wormers, sprays, fans and hardware from Crouse-Tex Drug Co and local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Jones
Central City
George F. Anderson
Salsbury
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
G. W Morgan
Schuyler
David City
Charlotte Jarmin
Lincoln
Effie Thompson
Toxie
Kansas
Sadie Jarmin
Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Mark Timm
A. J. Manthey
C. G. Delfs
R. G Timm
Wilber
Osceola
Norma Jean Ferris
Willam Ferris
Pueblo
Estes Park
A F. Nuquist
James McKeag
Springfield Visitors Stay With Local Family
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Swan and family from Springfield Mass visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Anderson for the past week. Mr. Swanson is a brother of Mrs. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Swanson
Springfield
Mass
Matt Anderson
Mr. Swanson
Anderson
Official Proceedings of Polk County Commissioners June 21 1954
County board audits claims approves warrants for many funds. List includes salaries for county officers such as Treas Clerk Sheriff and Assessor and numerous small payments to suppliers and services. Continued to page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissione
Polk County
County General Fund
Anderson Merc. Co
Carleton Anderson, Co. Treas
John S. Anderson
John I. Anderson
The
Augustine Company
Marian Boden
Co. Treas
Harriet Bush
Bush
John E. Campbell
Central Elec. & Gas Co
H. Christensen
Consumers Public Power Dist
Willard Cornell
Board of Health
Patti Hahn
Roy Horst
I D. Huston
I. D. Huston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osceola Farm Service
Orval Eikenhorst
Beryl Willits and
Rose
Kepners
Fairmonts Frozen Peas
Hersheys Choc
Delmonte Catsup
Wesley Chapel
Floyd Wext
Clarence Anderson
Alma Peters
George Anderson
Roswill Johnson
Lona Rae
Kenneth Mentinks
Donna Mentink
Wesley Chapel Club
Morris Richards
Goldie Ewell
Armand Schmoker
Ralph Gillette
Rising City
Hubert Girard
Louis Schott
Fred Hugegler
Lawrence Nickell
Doug Wells
Glen Brazee
Walle Schriner
Lewis Shemek
Schriners
Hastings
Lawrence Shemek
Holloman
N. M
Eugene Shemek
Tucson
R. W. Scott
St. Louis
Charles Fischer
Re Gak
Dave Rutte
Fischers
Marlin Johnson
Eugene Sterup
Palmer
Victor
Steve
Allen Carter
Debra Sue
Tom Sterup
Harry Sterup
Ardis McMeekin
Neil Brigham
Bob Sterup
Paul Kuhnel
Lawrence Albers
Leonard Sutter
Walter Hilger
Berkel
de Smet
S. D
Holly Gyrossnicklaus
Clarence Gondringer
Maria Marie
Wayne Augustine
St. Vincents Church
Leonard Augustine
Eugene Treadway
John Albers
Hubert Alt
Kepner’s
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