Notable Local Visits and Moves Highlight August Notes
From Our Files recalls 1910 events including Miss Jean Buchta visiting her uncle Adam Buchta in David City, W. H. Clark's Colorado Springs trip, B. D. Cotton buying Howland and Ferguson confectionery, and Andy Weberg painters finishing work on the post office and J. A. C. Johnston home. Also mentions Miss Georgia Anderson securing a San Diego teaching post, Alex Snider moving west of the German M. E. Church, and Erma DeLand visiting Fremont parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Buchta
David City
Adam Buchta
W.H. Clark
Colorado Springs
B. D. Cotton
Howland and Ferguson
Cotton
Andy Weberg
J. A. C. Johnston
Andy
Georgia Anderson
San Diego
Calif
Tulare
California
Alex Snider
M. E
40 YEARS AGO Oats Yield Records and Local Appointments
Reports from July 31, 1930 note W G Herrmann harvesting 95 1/2 bushels per acre of oats. Phil Campbell bonds as a full fledged abstractor. Local officials include George Koehler Sheriff and Frank H Anderson Clerk, with R L Minnick and Charles Newcomer also named. A fire destroyed Emma Mills barn, insured. Andrew Nuquist Jr traveling Europe plans Paris and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G. Herrmann
Phil Campbell
George Koehler
Frank H. Anderson
R L Minnick
Stromsburg
Charles Newcomer
Gunnard Peterson
Grace Pheasant Johnson
Emma Mills
Andrew Nuquist, Jr
China
Berlin
Paris
London
Local schools led by Clair W Walker and Esther Mrkvicka
In a 1950 update Clair W Walker and Esther Mrkvicka will head the local schools. Jack Lynch and wife plan a move to Florida handing Rest Manor management to Mrs Lynch’s sister and husband Vernon Johnsons. Margery Schmoker and Alvin Klein wed July 19 at Tabernacle Church Lincoln. Primary election set for August 8. Dorothy Niedzwiecki married Martin Shemek July 18 at St Stanislaus Duncan. Mildred Snodgrass returns to Gas Office after vacation. Allegra Johnson installed as Noble Grand and Mrs R O Peterson as Vice Grand by District Deputy President Fred Bond’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair W. Walker
Esther Mrkvicka
Jack Lynch
Florida
Rest Manor
Lynch
Vernon Johnsons
Margery Schmoker
Alvin Klein
Tabernacle Christian Church
Lincoln
Dorothy Niedzwiecki
Martin Shemek
St. Stanislaus Church
Duncan
Mildred Snodgrass
Fred Bond
Rebekahs
Allegra Johnson
Noble Grand
R. O. Peterson
Families Attend UN Orientation Weekend
Mr and Mrs Richard Wyman and Kathy of Osceola join Mr and Mrs Henry Syslo and Stephanie of Silver Creek along with Mr and Mrs Luther Potter and Leo of Osceola visiting the University of Nebraska for the Summer Orientation Program. The 11/2 day session lets parents and students meet faculty, complete health exams, and review study skills. Joint meetings cover University Housing Services, student government, and campus innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wyman
Kathy
Osceola
Henry Syslo
Stephanie
Silver Creek
Luther Potter
Leo
University of Nebraska
Nebraskaland Weekend Traveler: Chain of Lakes Trip
Donald A. Crosier highlights Nebraska’s Chain of Lakes along I 80, a 160 mile stretch with over 50 man made lakes formed during highway construction. The lakes offer varied settings from developed waysides to natural spots and host fishing for bass catfish walleye while supporting a booming service station network and a fifteen million dollar facility investment. Next week previews another weekend excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Crosier
Nebraska Petroleum Council
Nebraskaland
Platte River
Grand Island
Hershey
Herrmanns Visit Calmar Kin After Calif. Trip
Osceola residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Herrmann returning home to Dorset Ohio visited the Calmar Herrmann family Monday afternoon. Out-of-town relatives attended the George Wright funeral including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wright and family of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wright and family of Wahoo, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Overton of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Huber and family of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dorset
Robert L. Herrmann
Calmar Herrmann
George Wright
Donald Wright
Albion
Kenneth Wright
Wahoo
Richard Overton
Omaha
Clyde Huber
York
Shelby News Notes Births and Local Events in Shelby
The Shelby News reports the July 19 birth of Daniel Glen Gondringer in Omaha weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces, and family plans for his arrival at home. Kathy Trout wins shot put at the AAU Junior Olympics Regional in Milwaukee qualifying for Knoxville finals. Calvin Coffin places third in the 440 yard dash. Community activities include Brownies, Bloodmobile drive and church events. numerous local residents travel, visit, or help with the mobile unit and local reunions. Shelby rescue unit aids Pat Richter after a tractor accident. fire calls address trash and grass fires. More notices cover visitors, trips, and upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Gondringer
Omaha
Daniel Glen
Gondringers
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Kathy Trout
United States
Knoxville
Tennessee
Calvin Coffin
Osceola
Polk County
Robert McMeekin
Dorothy McMeekin
California
Wallace Kinney
Kinney
John Langer
Shelby
Lee Richter
Pat Richter
Columbus
Eva Kelly
E J Proctor
Coleen Huddleston Proctor
Denver
Colorado
Elsie Huddleston
Beverly Jensen
Lincoln
John Gonka
United Methodist Church
Myria Grossnicklaus
Georgia Clark
Shelby Ball Park
Lori
Mark Gutz
Greg Gutz
Keystone
Nebraska
Timothy
al Gutz
Tom Voss
Gary Wahl
Jerome Gabriel
Robert Logan
Gary Voss
Robert Peterson
Bob Bucholz
Carolyn Scholl
Ben Wagner
Gary Hernbloom
Howard Whitmore
Winnard Augustin
Linda Banta
Larry Birkel
Mesdames
Paul Graff
Homer Ingalls
Vivian Dunning
Earl Rosenberry
Delmar Rathje
Leroy Berggren
Neil Brigham
United Methodist
Francis Alt
Mike Uphoff
James Krumbach
Victor Krumbach
Germany
Clarence Richter
Eppley Center
Eldon Yeutter
Cozad
Dunning
Jerry Dunning
Henry Ihnen
Chariton
Iowa
Herschal Garhan
Rising City
Europe
Banking Department
Kepner Roberts Mortuary
Vic Newcomer
Kelly
Harold Ingalls
Wayne
Robert Zey
Warrensburg
Missouri
Nellie Ingalls
Rex Brigham
Richter
Pfanstiel
Tahrooka Park
Norfolk
Summer school aids Shelby pupils with field trips and open house
Six weeks of ESEA Title I funded summer sessions at Shelby Public School engaged 64 pupils with high attendance. Students toured Hastings, SAC Air Force Base, Henry Doorly Zoo and Joslyn Art Museum while field trips and demonstrations showcased math, reading and physical education. Open House July 17 offered demonstrations in math reading and PE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
ESEA
State Department
Wilma Kessler
Hastings
Omaha
Sac Air Force Base
Henry Doorly Zoo
Joslyn Art Museum
Memorial Service Draws Family From Multiple States
Victor Newcomer’s memorial service brought relatives from Sun Nyside Washington Pasadena California and Vancouver Washington to attend. The event preceded a family wedding in Seward where Ila Schildt married Harold Keller with Sue as a wedding party member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Roberts
Denver
John Trued
Vancouver
Wash
Enoch Anderson
Helen Newcomer
Margaret Wintersteen
Sunnyside
Washington
Irma Reichenbach
Pasadena
California
Victor Newcomer
Orval Eikenhorst
Sue
Ila Schildt
Harold Keller
Seward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erma DeLand
Fremont
Mrs
Wm. DeLand
Harold Hauberg
Mmnes
Maud E. Nuquist
Neola Dunn
Lulu Ward
Marjorie Fonda
Alaska
Thelma Allinder
Amphion
Jupiter
Antiope
Harvey M
Jack) Johnston
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Mary Gerdes
New York
Fred Blau
Lake Zurich
Black Hills
Madge Moore
Flora Weeden
Osceola Buick Company
East Side Sq
Julia Peterson
Los Angeles
Ernest G. Johnson
Olof Netsell
E. A. Walrath
William Ludden
St. Anthony
Idaho
Irvin Grossnick
Bob Ingalls
Elizabeth Smith
Mary Ann Staroscik
Robert Tooker
D. W. Adair
Mitchell
Knute Hastings
Adair
Clarence Sargent
Marjory Braithwait
Merle Watts
Phillip Johnson
Leroy Rhodes Farm
BB Sewing Club
Bethel Norris
Marjorie LeSuer
Ella Shenk
Mervin H. Shenk
Nola M. Simpson
Newvill
Polk
Larry Dean Birkel
Frank J. Thelen
Ink
Arnold F. Dolezal
Lloyd H. Hans
Hartson
Herman Schade
Fred Schiesinger
Tarble
Stanley M. Braithwait
David Cerny
Hartman
Robert H. Berggren
Michael L. Castle
Buckley
August Senn
Marguerite Senn
Smith
William J. Gerhold Jr
C. Milton Pittman
Ross Wing
Thomas Merrill
Ethna Kinnan
Bernard J. Staroscik
Irene E. Wallin
Josephine A. Olson
Nelle B. Davis
Marvel Jean Davis
John W. Headley
Harry Lees
Ray A. Conrad
Osceola Locals
Blanche Brigham
John O'Brien
Norma Krumbach
Keith Currens
Wilma Gondringer
Marietta Peters
Jolene Hiebel
Thurs
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cathe
U.S. NO
Sunkist
Valencia
Wilson’s
Shasta
Tin
Osiy
Jill Ter
Betty Crocker
Angel Food
Tara
del Monte Light Meat
Capites
Jack
Georgie Porgie
Jack & Jill
America
Goed Gay
Evast Food Center
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