Reunion of Nel son Ekstrand families in Stromsburg
More than 50 Nelson Ekstrand relatives gathered at the Viking Center in Stromsburg for the 40th annual reunion on Sunday July 13 with attendees from Minneapolis Denver Anaheim Cedar Rapids and several Nebraska towns. Four births two marriages and three deaths were noted in the past year. James Ekstrand elected president Milan Snodgrass treasurer for the year. Ice cream and cake followed a brief business meeting. A separate Osceola Park picnic honored Rudolf Sandin on his 75th birthday with relatives from Lincoln Columbus York Grand Island Shelby Fremont and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson-Ekstrand
Nelson - Ekstrand
Viking
James Ekstrand
Milan Snodgrass
Osceola Park
Rudolf Sandin
Sandin
B. E. Sandin
Chris
Ellen Ernst
Jim Koch
Lincoln
Phyllis Johnston
Jackie
Murray Johnston
Baby
Columbus
Gerald Stauber
Fran
Christina
York
Ella Wisely
Darlene Chantry
Fremont
Margaret Ann Chantry
Grand Island
Larry Wieseman
Shelby
Perry Noyd
Miller and Wiser birth announcements and Cerny reunion
Mr and Mrs Lavern Miller of Stromsburg announce a son Grant Lavern born July 5 at Aurora Memorial Hospital weighing 11 lb 3 oz. Grandparents are Lloyd Miller Merle Maybon of Fullerton. Mr and Mrs Galen Wiser of Wayne announce a daughter Emily Ann born July 8. Grandparents Art Wiser Platte Center Doris Novak Columbus. Also the annual Cerny reunion is set for noon Sunday July 27 at the west shelter in Pawnee Park Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiser
Galen Wiser
Wayne
Emily
Ann
Art Wiser
Columbus
Doris Novak
Platte Center
West Shelter
Pawnee Park
OHS Alumni News Honors and Scholarships Noted
Vicki Wieseman named to Platte College nursing dean's honor roll for spring 1974-75. Dan Sterup earns Adna Dobson Memorial scholarship at UNL College of Engineering and Technology. April Walgren to Alpha Gamma Delta anniversary convention and training in Indianapolis for 1975-76. Ruth Bachenberg made William Woods College dean's list for 1975 winter and spring term. all are daughters or relatives of local families and plan campus visits or studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Wieseman
Platte College
Jack Wiesemans
Dan Sterup
Robert Sterup
College of Engineering and Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Adna Dobson
Serup
April Walgren
Kansas City
Alpha Gamma Delta
Indianapolis
United States
Paul Walgrens
Ruth Bachenberg
Truman Bachenbergs
William Woods College
Fulton, Mo
Agnes Timm returns home after two weeks visiting Scottsbluff
Agnes Timm came home Wednesday evening after two weeks with the John Lewis family in Scottsbluff. Jeff Lewis and Mrs. Timm spent several days in Sheridan Wyoming with Mr and Mrs Harold Wurst. Sunday callers included Mr and Mrs Harvey McKeag of Stroms burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Timm
John Lewis
Scottsbluff
Jeff Lewis
Timm
Sheridan
Wyo
Harold Wurst
George Buchtas
Harvey McKeag
Stromsburg
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Robert Couzynse
Owosso
Mich
Jack Hastings
Valley News Social Notes Highlight Local Bridge Events
Kimberly Ann Burritt of Houston visited grandparents in Osceola with family. Numerous bridge clubs met with prizes awarded to several players including Clara Massie and Ruth Schuldt. Local visits included Frank Flatt family from Patton Missouri and Ada Pickett from McAllen Texas. Funeral services for Nora Burk were held in Osceola Osceola rest home resident. The Dunns attended weddings and receptions in Hartington and Osceola. Mr and Mrs Wyman hosted Sunday supper with Massie relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly Ann McCormick
Houston
Texas
Robert Wieseman
Eda Burritt
Bridge Club
Alta Wieseman
Clara Massie
Ruth Schuldt
Clarks
Frank Flatt
Patton, Mo
Laurence Sarow
Nite Owl Bridge Club
Helen Merrick
Ada Pickett
McAllen
Lula Pickett
Genoa
Irene Burritt
Lillian McDonald
Becky McDonald
Virginia Monson
Edith Smith
Frances Inness
Grace Rutter
Donald Schmoker
Hugh Schmoker
Hugh
Gregg Long
Little Daugher Karen
Ohio
Rosie Grossnicklaus
Alta Bernt
Shelby
Francis Urban
Dave Rutter
Jim Brigham
Nora Burk
Kepner-Roberts
Osceola
Burk
Osceola Rest Home
Bruce Frizzell
Silver Creek
Carolyn Zelko
New Jersey
Bill Umstead
Jane Dunn
Janis Peterson
Brian Brown
Osceola Lutheran Church
Dale Dunn
Hartington
Rosalie Needer
Roger Koch
Dunns
Danny Dunn
Kelly Jean
Kimberly
Lincoln
Bob Blahah
Shawn
Columbus
Richard Wyman
Charles Massie
Community Socials Highlight Weekend Visits
Lavina Kopke reports on Friday night supper guests at the Bond home including Ronald Pierson and family from Chicago and Esther Pierson from Loveland. Sunday meals feature Milton Rogge and children with the Eklunds, plus Osceola guest Lowell Hanson and Thief River guest Mrs. Allen Scheuneman. Weekend hosts also include Jim Hoffmann and relatives from York, and a Friday coffee gathering with Margaret Rhodes and Bill Troxler’s party from Altoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Kopke
Paul Bond
Ronald Pierson
Chicago, Ill
Esther Pierson
Loveland, Cole
Ralph Allison
Milton Rogge
Lincoln
Ronald Eklund
Wendell Spalding
Lowell Hanson
Osceola
Allen Scheuneman
Thief River
Minn
Tom Gonnerman
Elroy Hoffman
Jim Hoffman
York
Chicago
Bonds
Ronald Piersons
Loveland
Colo
Margaret Rhodes
Gresham
Bill Troxler
Altoona
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Ferris
OHS Alumni News
Osceola News
Philip Timm
Harry Oman
Gothenburg
Mr. Oman
Lettie
Mr. Timm
Lee Snodgrass
Kathy
Anaheim
Calif
Dan Strobl
White Bear Lake
Mildred Snodgrass
Mike Snodgrass
Larry Snodgrass
Cedar Rapids
Snodgrass
Holly Grossnicklaus
OHS
Chapman
Christensen
First National Bank
Fred Guggenmos
Mr. Guggenmos
First National Bank of Stromsburg
Guggenmas
Wayland
Clarks, Nebr
LA Vlev Teneyan
Federal Land Bank Association
Columbus, Nebraska
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