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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

Memorial Day addresses by W. W. Norton at Bellwood and Polk

W. W. Norton spoke at Bellwood Sunday afternoon and followed with a Monday morning address at Polk as part of Memorial Day observances.

W. W. Norton Bellwood Polk

Mrs Martin Roberts Hosts NBBC Bridge Club Event

Mrs Martin Roberts will host the NBBC bridge club at her home this Friday evening June 4 bringing members together for an organized game night.

Martin Roberts NBBC

Morgan and Johnson families host cousins from Axtell

Mr and Mrs G W Morgan entertained Mr and Mrs Martin John, son of Axtell Nebraska, as guests last week. The two couples are related as cousins through Mrs Morgan and Mr Johnson.

G.W. Morgan Martin Johnson Axtell, Neb

Crouse Tex Drug Co Promises Low Prices Service and Photos

For low prices prompt service and good pictures have your films developed at Crouse-Tex Drug Co.

Crouse-Tex Drug Co

Gustafson Home Weekend Guests Include Lincoln Family Groups

Weekend visitors at the J. H. Gustafson home included Carl Gustafson and children from Lincoln, Morris Richards and family, and the Mark and Ervin Gustafson families.

J. H. Gustafson Carl Gustafson Lincoln

Local Couple Visits Friends in Idaho This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Don Huston of Buhl Idaho visited friends and relatives during the weekend. A former resident of this city Jane Ryah was mentioned. The piece notes wedding gifts and a newly furnished home from Johns.

Don Huston Buhl Idaho Jane Ryah

Ory Family Visit Spans Week in Iowa

Mr. Ory took his wife to Oma ha Sunday where they met their daughter and Mrs. Ory accompanied the latter to their home near Winterset Iowa where she will remain for a week’s visit.

Mr. Ory Omaha Mrs. Ory Winterset Iowa

Bud Carmen Visits Omaha with Family

Bud Carmen traveled to Omaha on Monday with Bud Blessie and family. Mrs Blessie and their children stayed behind for a visit.

Bud Carmen Bud Blessie Omaha Mrs. Blessie

Potato and Garden Bars Sold by Crouse-Tex

Crouse-Tex advertises garden bars and potato bars with best sellers in stock. The notice highlights availability and product range for gardeners seeking durable garden accessories.

Crouse-Tex

Westinghouse Lamps Ad at Johnsons Store

A local retailer urges customers to buy Westinghouse Lamps at Johnsons, offering a carton option and promoting the brand as the preferred choice for lighting needs.

Westinghouse Johnsons

Venables Welcome Baby Daughter Mary Katherine

Mr and Mrs Fred Venable of Austin Texas announce the birth of a baby daughter on May 21 named Mary Katherine Mrs Venable formerly Helen Dunn Her mother Mrs Mary Dunn now living in Beatrice has gone to Austin to be with daughter and granddaughter.

Fred Venable Austin Texas Mary Kataryn Venable Helen Dunn Mary Dunn Beatrice Kenneth Almstrum Kearney Sharon Dee Almstrum Florenne Larson Rosella Ellis Harold Johnson Omaha Methodist Hospital Gregory Johnson Rosemary Ellis

Funeral of World War II veteran Petrschelka in Prague Neb

W W Norton district commander of the American Legion gave the funeral oration at Adrian Petrschelka’s burial in Prague Nebraska last Thursday. Petrschelka, who died in an automobile accident near Blair while returning from Iowa where he had been married the day before, was a World War II veteran. F W Schumann assisted in the services at Community Hall with more than 600 people in attendance.

W. W. Norton American Legion Adrian Petrschelka Prague Nebr Mr. Petrschelka Blair Iowa F. W. Schumann Community Hall

VFW Kensington Meeting Planned at Irene Creme Home

The VFW Kensington will meet at the home of Mrs. Irene Creme on Friday afternoon June 4. Members and interested individuals are welcome to attend.

VFW Kensington Irene Creme

Mr and Mrs S W Goodale Visit Lincoln Daughter

Mr S W Goodale and Mrs Goodale of Lincoln were guests over the weekend of their daughter Mrs Clydé Smith, enjoying time with family and familiar surroundings.

Mrs. S. W.‘ Goodale Lincoln Clydé Smith

Roberts Family Visit Highlights Norfolk Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roberts with Joyce and Joe traveled to Norfolk on Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roberts, the parents of Mrs. Roberts.

Martin Roberts Joyce Joe Norfolk J. M. Roberts

Gambles Advertises Power and Regular Lawn Mowers and Accessories

Gambles lists power and regular lawn mowers, garden hose, sprayers and nozzles in current sale with multiple brands and models.

Local Social Guests Visit Alaskan and Fremont Residents

Miss Faye Cypher of Santrana Alaska and Mrs Faye Reynolds of Fremont were guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Geo Malek in a daytime social gathering.

Faye Cypher Santrana Alaska Faye Reynolds Fremont Geo. Malek

Weed Killers Sold in Various Strengths at Local Drug Co

Advertisement states Crouse-Tex Drug Co sells weed killers in any strengths or amounts available to customers through theDrug Company’s shop.

Crouse-Tex Drug Co

Merrick Family Visits Local Relatives From Laramie

Mrs. G. M. Merrick and her daughter arrived Friday from Laramie Wyoming for a two week visit with local relatives.

G. M. Merrick Laramie Wyo

Mrs Musselman Returns Home After Brother-in-Law's Death

Mrs. Harry Musselman returned home from Ord late this week after traveling there when she was summoned by the death of her brother-in-law.

Harry Musselman Ord

Merricks Visit Osceola Father and Mother in Day Outing

Alvin Merrick and Charles of Fairbury spent Monday in Osceola calling on his mother Mrs. J E Merrick.

Alvin Merrick Charles of Fairbury Osceola J. E. Merrick

Visitors and locals share Memorial Day in Osceola

Harry McBeth of Denver is on a week long vacation from the Denver furniture store where he works and visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Timm and their son of Lincoln were weekend guests of their parents. Merle Dearborn of San Diego, visiting Ralph Dearborn and family in Hastings, spent Memorial Day in Osceola, noting his avocado farm back home after 28 years.

Harry McBeth Denver Carl Timm Son of Lincoln Merle Dearborn San Diego Ralph Hastings Osceola Dearborn Mabel Weaver Elvera Rosland Omaha Wm. DeLand Erma Kay Fenderson Grand Island Ed DeLand Cecil DeLand J. Vv. Greig Los Angeles Deland

Graduation rites at Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac

Mrs Roselle Ellis with Mrs D T Kelley and children Mr and Mrs Darrell Barnes and Miss Mary Ann Berck travel to Frontenac Minnesota for daughter Rachel’s graduation. Ceremony conducted Friday June 4th and reported in local notes.

Roselle Ellis D. T. Kelley Darrell Barnes Mary Ann Berck Frontinac Minnesota Rachel Villa Maria Academy

Gustafson Family Visit From Omaha

Mr and Mrs Emerald Gustafson from Omaha visited his sister Mrs Bud Ewell and are spending the week with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Gustafson and other local relatives.

Emerald Gustafson York Omaha Bud Ewell J. H. Gustafson

Miss Marian Dexter Guest at John Fintol Home

Miss Marian Dexter of Clarks was a guest at the John Fintol home Sunday evening.

Marian Dexter of Clarks John Fint2l

Penicillin Ointment Aids Mastitis Treatment Lauded

For Mastitis the new 75,000 units Penicillin Ointment, is easy to use and dots the work.' Sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co.

Crouse-Tex Drug Co

Golden Wedding Celebration in Lincoln Couples

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson and Ray from near Stromsburg attended in Lincoln Sunday for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mrs Johnsons sister in law and brother in law Ed Westering and his wife.

Gilbert Johnson Philip Johnson Ray Near Stromsburg Lincoln Mrs. Johnson Ed Westering

Mrs and Mrs Ira Irland Visit Kin and Host in York

Mr and Mrs Ira Irland spend Memorial Day calling on relatives near Gresham and visiting Mrs Hattie Irland at the IOO Home in York. They are entertained at dinner in York at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Carlson.

Ira Irland George Irland Gresham Hattie Irland York City Frank Carlson

Arvilla Smith Party House Guests Leave Blair

Mrs. Arvilla Smith and her children stayed in Blair for the weekend visiting Bert Smith and Carl Johnson. David and Jack Smith extended their stay for another visit at the same location.

Arvilla Smith Blair Bert Smith Carl Johnson David Jack Smith

Brule Couple Leaves After Three-Week Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of Brule Nebraska left for home after a three weeks stay with their daughter Mrs Martin Roberts and family.

Charles Anderson Brule Nebraska Martin Roberts

Mrs Hattie Fillman Guest with Wieseman Hendrickson

Mrs Hattie Fillman of Omaha attended a visit this week at her sister Mrs P C Wieseman with Mrs Laura Hendrickson and brother Charles Timm mentioned as part of the gathering in Omaha social notes.

Hattie Fillman Omaha P. C. Wieseman Laura Hendrickson Charles Timm

New Fashion Frocks Arrive. Johnsons Promotes Summer Wardrobe

Fashion frocks arrive in new styles every few days. Johnsons invites buyers to order now for a lovelier summer wardrobe, highlighting freshness and seasonal selection.

Johnsons

Christy Matheson Heads Home After Fifteen Years

Christy Matheson left Monday for Anchorage Alaska after a week's visit with his mother Mrs Geo Matheson and his sisters and brother in this area. He serves as chief engineering officer on a steam tug for the Army Transport Corps based in Anchorage. This was his first home visit in fifteen years.

Christy Matheson Anchorage Alaska Geo. Matheson Christy Army Transport Corps

Household sale noted in Gospel Ridge residence transfer

Mrs. Kathryn Matheson conducted a household sale on Saturday to dispose of personal property. She sold the Gospel Ridge house recently to W. R. Kepner and W. W. Norton. The Donald Monson family, occupying it the past year, will continue to reside there.

Kathryn Matheson Gospel Ridge W. R. Kepner W. W. Norton Donald Monson

Riverside social notes and obituaries fragment

Mr and Mrs John Voichaske and family called Sunday evening at the Russell Mace home. Clarence Reitz of Holdrege spent Saturday at the Geo Reed home. A funeral for Mrs Leo Jilg in Clarkes was held Saturday morning with Memorial Services there on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Karges and Doris visited with Mrs Mary Galus and family.

John Voichaske Russell Mace Clarence Reitz Holdrege Geo. Reed Leo Jilg Clarks Joe Karges Doris Mary Galus Leroy Rhodes Osceola Waz. Biles Pender Heitzman Zelazny Joe Tomasewiecz

Karges Family Ties Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs George Karges of Columbus attended Monday evening supper with Joe Karges. Annetta Karges joined the Alumni Banquet at Clarks school Monday night as part of a light local social notes segment.

Ted St. Francis Hospital George Karges Columbus Joe Karges Annetta Karges Clarks School

Card of Thanks From the Dunn Family

The Dunn family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for support during illness and the passing of their wife and mother. They thank the Eastern Star Chapter for dinner, Valley Aid for lunch, the quartet and Mrs Schumann for music, and Rev Randall for his words.

Eastern Star Schumann Randall James: Dunn

Beulah Cemetery Society to Meet at Osceola Home

Beulah Cemetery Society will meet at Mrs. George Finecy's Osceola home on June 11 with Mrs. Calmar Dunn assisting hostess. Louis Loseke of near Columbus stayed several days at the George Geier residence. Mrs. Joe Tomasiewiecz entered Osceola hospital for a major operation performed Tuesday morning. Rev. F. C. McKean of Hollywood California was a Monday supper guest at Cedric Fineey's and stayed with Emil and Hattie Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Daniel and Jerry of Chicago spent Saturday night with Chalmer Daniel. The Usharit Club met with Mrs. Lillian Norris Friday afternoon.

Hattie Lucas

Methodist youth tour views Nebraska cattle ranches

Mrs. John Inness led a group of Methodist young people on a chartered bus through northwestern Nebraska to see the state's famous cattle ranches.

John Inness Nebraska

Norfolk man bedfast but aided by family and neighbors

Night totalled almost an inch and was welcomed. Norvil Kirby’s father James Kirby and his brother Jerry from David City visited him last Monday. His father stayed to help with farm work as Norval remains bedfast. Cedric Fineey and George Geier also helped one day to finish planting his corn.

Norvil Kirby James Kirby Jerry David City Norval Cedric Fineey George Geier

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