Birth and life of Ernest J. Brown in Illinois Nebraska
Ernest John Brown born March 15 1868 near Newport Illinois son of Nelson Olmstead Brown and Elizabeth Ann Fuller Brown. He moved with family to Nebraska about 1880, lived on a farm near Osceola, then moved to Osceola in 1946 and married Mary Helen Macken on March 18 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest John Brown
Newport
Lake County
Illinois
Nelson Olmstead Brown
Elizabeth Ann Fuller Brown
Nebraska
Osceola
Mary Helen Macken
Osceola Pioneer Ern Brown Dead at 78
Ern Brown a longtime Osceola farmer and stockman died July 19 1954 at Osceola Rest Manor after a long illness. Survived by six children Lillian Leroy Hastings Kier Wisely and Bernice predeceased. nine grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral July 22 at Methodist Church with burial in Osceola cemetery.
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Bernice
Lillian
Leroy
Osceola
Evelyn Hastings
Seward
Nebraska
Ruth Kier
Denver
Elvera Wisely
Central Point
Oregon
Ern
Plymouth Rock
Mattie R
Polk County
Waukeegan
E. J
Obituary of Emma Nielsen
Emma Augusta Bahr born March 4 1897 in Butler County Nebraska died July 18 1954 at University Hospital Omaha after three years illness aged 57 years four months 14 days She married Henry Harrison Beebe October 11 1922 and had son Ronald Dean He died October 15 1926 and she wed Wm H Nielsen June 4 1927 producing children Helen May Merle Wayne and Duane Richard Helen May and Merle Wayne died in infancy Her survivors include Ronald Beebe of Osceola and Cpl Duane Nielsen of Ft Lewis Washington granddaughter Carolyn Beebe mother Bertha Bahr brothers Paul August Wilhelm Burial July 22 1954 at Shelby cemetery with church services at E U B Church Shelby It is noted she belonged to several fraternal and service organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Augusta Bahr
Ernest
Bertha Bahr
Butler County
Nebraska
University Hospital
Omaha
Polk County
Henry Harrison Beebe
Ronald Dean
Beebe
Wm. H. Nielsen
Helen May
Merle Wayne
Duane Richard
Ronald Beebe
Osceola
Cpl
Duane Nielsen
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Carolyn Beebe
Obituary of Rev. T. Porter Bennett Pioneer Nebraska minister dies
The Rev. Mr. Bennett born May 12 1879 in Madoc Junction Ontario. He married Edith Sager in 1899 and had two sons Oscar Sennett and Dr. W. E. Bennett. A long Michigan and Nebraska pastor, he served in Ravenna Sidney Grand Island York Fas City Hallam Broken Bow Tekamah Ashland Plattsmouth. He was a 53 year Mason and 33 degree member. his wives Edith and Miranda Myers predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennett
Madoc Junction
Ontario
Canada
Edward Bennett
Anastasia Burgess Bennett
Belleville
Albert College
Edith Sager
Oscar Sennett
Nebraska Wesleyan Univerity
Bennett
Nebraska
Ravenna
Sidney
Grand Island
York
Fas City
Hallam
Broken Bow
Tekamah
Ashland
Plattsmouth
Miranda Myers
Falls City
Masonic Lodge
The
Knights
4 H Club Camp at Seward Draws Forty-One Youth
Polk County Extension News reports 41 youths from five counties attended a 4 H club camp in Seward. Activities included swimming softball games musical games movies and handcrafts. Attendees listed by county include Barbara Buresh Effie Fernandez Linda McKeag Betty Burritt Annette Watts Donna Rutter Elwyn Yungdahl Dora Lee Yungdahl Marlene Meister Barbara Wieseman Carol Schere Dorothy Watts Miss Crosby from Osceola. From Shelby Nelle Cox Judy Harris Janet Kosch Patty White Judy Kerman Carol Rachel Mrs Roland White Sharon Brazee Linda Deturk Janet Grubaugh Nancy Hopwood Carol Smith Mrs Rodrick Smith Janet Dunning Mrs W M Dunning. From Silver Creek Beth Imhoff Kathryn Imhoff. From Stromsburg Don Conkling Marlene Fjell Douglas Peterson Franklin Peterson. From Polk Gary Stromberg Douglas Stevens Roger Bradza Gary Green. From Columbus Joyce Scow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Osceola
Barbara Buresh
Effie Fernandez
Linda McKeag
Betty Burritt
Annette Watts
Donna Rutter
Darwin Anderson
Elwyn Yungdahl
Dora Lee Yungdahl
Marlene Meister
Barbara Wieseman
Carol Schere
Dorothy Watts
Miss Crosby
Franklin Peterson
Polk
Gary Stromberg
Douglas Stevens
Roger Bradza
Gary Green
Columbus
Joyce Scow
Letters To The Editor From Polk County Readers
A reader from Polk County writes a friendly note to Mr and Mrs Sapp and the community. The letter mentions heat in Nebraska and cooler local weather and expresses appreciation for the Record and home news.
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Mrs. Sapp
Polk County
Nebraska
Mary Grossnick
Saus
Dear Friends Send The Record to Twin Falls Address
A letter from Al Smith to friends in Twin Falls Idaho requests delivery of The Record to 427 4th St U noting 4th St North and discussing mild weather with highs around seven dollars and pleasant 70s days and neuritis concerns for Mrs Smith.
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4Th St
Twin Falls
Idaho
al Smith
Osceola Social News Highlights Many Local Visits
Osceola items report Mr. and Mrs. Phil Campbell as Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Karrer in York. Weekend visitors include Miss Margaret Dillin of Gothenburg and Roger Hare of Albion. Local visits from Stromsburg, Islamorada, and Estes Park trips are noted along with hospital, camp, and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Campbell
Fred Karrer
York
Lester Anderson
Margaret Dillin
Gothenburg
Charles Castor
Phillipsburg
Kansas
L. E. Lindgren
Stromsburg
Victor Cerny
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Rolland Johnson
Estes Park
Roger Hare
Irving Hare
Albion
Tillman Joy
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Larry Zentz
Bobby Stowell
Ord
Polk Bible Camp
Linda Zentz
Don Byers, Jr
Columbus
Kansas City
Don Ray
Bob Travnicek
Robert Timm
Wilber
Osceola
Jack Steeple
Community Notes and Local Visits Mentioned
Local social updates include Paula Rodene visiting grandparents in Wakefield while her parents fish in Minnesota. Weekend guests from Calloway and Wilber visit the Timm and Bradley families. Crouse-Tex Drug Co promotes supplies and services, with club events and 4-H reports detailing meetings, demonstrations, and future picnics at Osceola Park and Occola Park.
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Paula
Waldo Rodene
Wakefield
Geo. B. Anderson
Minnesota
Mark Timm
A. J. Manthey
Lloyd Timm
Calloway
Robert Timm
Wilber
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Swede Home Project Club
Osceola Park
Lee Wurtz
Brighton
Colo
Gretchen Lee
Wurtz
Polk
Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Medy Branting
Phylis
Arthur Swedenberg
Clarks
Richard L. Galemon
Baldwin Park
California
Michael Richard
Galemon
Donna Addison
Bull Bradley
Ponca City
Okla
Brfly
Hollis Campaiy
Mary Cerny
Lester Anderson
Tarner
Cerny
John Knopnoski
Anderson
Humphrey
R. E. Klaas
Clair Emmons
R. T. Hutchison
Chicago
Susan Hutchison
Lincoln
Emmons
Merry Mixers
Floyd Spelts
Maurine Johnson
Marlene Fijell
Speirs
E. W. Bonne Ane
L. L. Wer
Nancy
Carol Iler
Omaha
Marvin Iler
Wm. DeLand
Erma
Rodney Anderson
Rockford, Ill
Hennie Seymour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoner
Farmers Union
First National Bank of
James
Ruth Ann
Chas. Hastings
Wayne
Richard
Marilyn
John H. Macken
Alma, Neb
Elsie Armentrout
Warren H. Brown
Panama Canal Zone
Chevrolet
Ford
Sacred Heart Parish
Shelby
Dance
By Bobby Mills
Emma Nielsen
United States
Edward
Mary Ellen
Dakota
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Osceola Methodist Church
Rev
T. Porter Bennett
Polk County Extension News
Thompson
Starkist
Tender Leaf Black Tea
Bordens Instant Coffee
Peck
Dinty Moore
Bakers
Campbells Tomato Soup
Merce
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Max Peterson
Dr. C. R. Peterson
Petersons
Roger Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Sweet Susies 4-H
Maurice Watts
Annette
Kay
Judy
Linda
Occola Park
Crosley
Bowman
Rauphhan
Daystrom
Cveleb
Kepners
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