Father’s Day visits span local families and friends
A flurry of Father’s Day gatherings keeps Lone Star residents social. Darrel Brock Meier and family mark the day with Carroll Hahn kin and John Hahn grandparents, while Don Czarnick visits Columbus ties in with Allyn Leimser home. Multiple clusters in Stromsburg, Platte Center, and nearby villages share meals, weddings, and hospitalities across extended kin networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Brockmeier
Grand Island
Carroll Hahn
John Hahns
Don Czarnick
Columbus
Allyn Leimser
Douglas Hahn
Charles Micek
Robert Leimsers
Richland
Ron Stempek
Lawence Leimser
Adam Stempeks
Archie Sutko
Harold Husmann
David Leimser
Stromsburg
Harold Bernt
Christie Husmann
Will
Carl Tschauner
Lawrence
Lawrence Leimser
Mildred Hahn
Tom Rosenthal
Platte Center
Carl Tschauners
Edward Jaworoski
Superior
St. Joseph Parish
Glen Kresha
Bill Branigan
Gering
Nora Spitz
George Spitz
Bradley Husmann
Jackie Husmann
Susan Bernt
Raymond Kresha
Mary Hermandus
University of Nebraska
Carl Bollig
Debbie
North Platte
Lawrence Leimsers
Jamie Bollig
Lorie Oppliger
Kim Keith
Tracie Bollig
Ivan Hecker
Robert Osborne
Son
David and
Rhonda Leimser
Tracie
John Hahn
Mrs. Hahn
Campers Warned of Thieves and Outdoor Safety Tips
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission urges caution for campers as thefts occur. Do not leave gear unattended, use buddy system, and consider noise alerts to deter pilferers. The piece also shares practical tips on securing tents and food during outings in the Nebraska outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission
Commission
Lynn E. Jones
Paul E. Fischbach
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
USDA
Local visits and family gatherings across the area
Miss Jean Smithberg of Omaha spent the weekend with the Walgreen family and attended Swed ish Festival at Stromsburg and the Golden Wedding of the Alfred Swansons in North Platte. Several families including the Ekstroms, Larsons, Dixons, Zeilingers and Rodenes visited relatives in Clarks, Osceola, Pawnee City and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Smithberg
Omaha
Chas
Walgreen
Walgreens
Stromsburg
North Platte
Alfred Swansons
Rolland Ekstrom
Karlene
William Larson
Claire Dixon
Clarks
Phoebe Morgan
Gary Zeilingers
Cedar Bluffs
Mrs. Morgan
de Vera Rodene
Tom and
Kent
Art Swedenburg
William Buhl
Leo Johnson
Alhambra
Calif
Nebraska’s 1876 Centennial Fourth Celebrated Statewide
Gov. Silas Garber urged Nebraskans to document town and county histories for July 4 1876. Falls City and Nebraska City readings featured local histories. Falls City hosted a free meal, $700 in prize money, and a dawn salute. Rule and Falls City events included martial processions, toasts, and a Centennial Ball. Nearby towns like Rule staged military themed programs with multiple $5 prizes and a $25 baseball challenge prize.
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Nebraska
Silas Garber
Librarian of Congress
Nebraska State Historical Society
Falls City
Edwin S. Towle
Richardson County
Nebraska City
Sterling Morton
Otoe County
Courthouse Square
Cornet
Commerce
Masons
IOOF
Knights of Pythias
Good Templars
Old Settlers
Hook and
Mulligan
D. P. Brannin
Samuel H. Calhoun
Rule
Richardson
Nebraska’s Vast Underground Water Storage Highlighted
Nebraska leads the nation with the largest underground water supply, with estimates placing storage at about 547 trillion gallons. The figure underscores the state’s significant freshwater resources and potential future usage.
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Nebraska
One Gift Bridal Shower for Mrs Marlyn Yungdahl
A single bridal shower was given Thursday afternoon at Silver Creek Methodist Church dining room in Shelby to honor Mrs Marlyn Yungdahl. Attendees enjoyed Bride Bingo, gift unwrapping including a folding table and chairs, and a lunch served by hostesses amid roses and lace decorations.
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Marlyn Yungdahl
Silver Creek Methodist Church
Bonnie
Yungdahls
Shelby
Allan Kresha
Mary Pickett
W.S.C.S
Lincoln
Fred Wieseman
Lee Johnson
Charles Christman
Stromsburg
John Wyman
Lillian Wieseman
Della Wieseman
Carl Wieseman
Bachenberg
Osceola
Jack Wieseman
Vicki
Mary Jo
Janet
Legion Auxiliary Girls
Osceola Legion Club
Dave Rutter
Irene Burritt
E. E. Burritt
Jay McDonald
Lowell Hansen
Olive Watts
Robert Mills
Lillian
Lewis Dunn
Jane
Osceola Methodist Church
Bruce Frizzell
Lula Pickett
Ted Pickett
Kansas
Lula
Rosie Grossnicklaus
Leona Boden
Martin Scholz
Goldie Bond
Bill Umstead
Effie Fornandez
Dennis Johansen
Valerie Rutter
Rick Rutter
Grandma Effie
Lee Boden
Martyn Yungdahl
Osceola Park
Kenneth Burritt
Davey
Debra
Nellie Cox
Beverly
Bob Merrick
Helen Merrick
Pam Merrick
Good Samaritan Home
Maude Herrmann
Eva Dunn
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Lone Star News
Hoover
Propane
Osceola. Propane. Inc
Orval Eikenhor At
Jerry Olson
Nebraskaland
Bert Gissler
Keogh
National Fidelity
Kansas City
Missouri
Robert F. Rosenburg
Valley News
Eda Burritt
Ryan Hill Country Club
DERBY
Polk County Fair
Ray Conrad
Nobr
Brav Valitse
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