Memorial Day Attendance Sets Record at Muse Theatre
Largest crowd in years attends annual Memorial Day services in the city. FW Sehumann delivers the address at the Muse Theatre Auditorium with music by the Legion Octet. The American Legion, Auxiliary, and World War I veterans march in uniform, as do Campfire Girls. Graves decorated and taps sounded by Delmar McFadden. Distinctive attendees include Mrs. Ray Wilson and many others from Omaha, Fairbury, Kearney, Grand Island, and more. Also mentions primary election ballots printed elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehumann
Muse Theatre
Legion
American Legion
Delmar McFadden
Ray Wilson
H. I. Harvey
Jean
M. EB. Snider
Mickey Lincoln
J. H. Trennery
John
Barbara
John LeMar
Sylvia
Www. O. Fudge
Kelty Wieseman
Omaha
New Doctor to Open Office in Osceola Bank Building
Dr. D. T. Kelley of Omaha will open offices in the former bank building on Osceola's east square. He is a 1944 University of Nebraska Medical School graduate who interned nine months at San Diego Naval Hospital and served on the battleship Colorado, receiving honorable discharge June 1. Mrs. Kelley, Madonna Burke of Rochester, is a graduate nurse. They have a twenty month old son and live on Gospel Ridge in a home purchased from K. A. Cornish.
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D. T. Kelley
Omaha
Will
Bank
Sam Crouse
Dr. Kelley
University of Nebraska School of Medicine
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Calif
U. S. Battleship
Colorado
Kelley
Madonna Burke
Rochester, Minn
Gospel Ridge
K. A. Cornish
Maurice Jean
Guy Ball
George Malek
Harry McBeth
Osceola
Grand Island
F. W. Schumann
Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Indianapolis
M. P. Siegel
Central City
Arthur Mayberger
Columbus
Harold Gondringer
Dewey Sigler
Lincoln
Sigler
Veterans Hospital
John Aden
Rising City
John Herrmann
Wieseman
Oscar E. Johnson
Ted Johnson
Frank Hewitt
Jean
Gayle
Clatonia
Exinv. Schernikau
Alberta Heckman
Ohio
Osceola Project Club
J. TD. Scott
J. O. Pearson
St. Edwards
Newman Grove
Sam
Don Ray Byers
Carol Myers
Lake Ericson
Minnie Boyd
Modesto
California
Esther Herrmann
W. J. Herbes
Junior
Harley Herbes
DeEtte Hedlund
Tekamah Neb
EB. A. Hedlund
University
R. R. Matheson
F. E. Klein
George Sheets
Margaret Ruth
Arnold
Neb
H. H. Reckmeyer
Norna Rose Sheets
Reckmeyer
Erma DeLand
Chas
Newcomer
Agnes
Warren
Judy Hill
W. Ray Hill
Wahoo
Hospital News Brief Lists Week’s Admitted and Discharged
St Francis Hospital reports several patients hospitalized this past week across medical surgical obstetrical and newborn care categories. Names include Edith Heaston Blanche Donelson Carl Sidwall Richard Merrick Mac Gleim Bertha Berek Charles McCarthy Myron Hanson Ford Bond Eugene Erks Jackie Anderson Carla Buchholz Bill Kepner Nora Ienn newborn Carel Dean Eger. Discharges include Edith Heaston Carl Sidwall Blanche Donelson Richard Merrick Mac Gleim Charles McCarthy Myron Hanson Eugene Erks Jackie Anderson Carla Buchholz and Bill Kepner.
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ST. Francis Hospital
Pasi
Mas. C. Roctor
Osceola
Edith Heaston
Gresham
Carl Sidwall
Polk
Blanche Donelson Stromsburg
Richard Merrick
Mac Gleim
Bertha Berek
Charles McCarthy
Lincoln Surgical
Myron Hanson
Ford Bond
Eugene Erks
Jackie Anderson
Carla Buchholz
Bill Kepner
Evelyn Egdorf
Nora Ienn
Dean Eger
Ienn
Heaston
Sidwall
Donelson
Merrick
McCarthy
Hanson
Scholz leaves Phillipsburg funeral home stake
Wm Scholz of Phillipsburg Kansas sold his interest in the local funeral home and will live at his parents’ home with his wife and child ren. Nearby, civic youths were noted for state moot and girls state participation with several families hosting guests over Memorial Day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Scholz
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Louis Scholz
Scholz
Jack Wieseman
Carl Wieseman
Clineville
Lincoln
Mary Gaile Sigler
Dewey Sigler
Girls State
Chester Biekle
Columbus
Clarence Anderson
Oscar Bjorklund
Rugene
Wakefield
Neb
Anderson
North Platte
L. W. Elwood
Shelton
Albert Ryan
Glenn Richards
Kohoka
Missouri
Lucille Kuffman
Kokoka
Osceola
Let Us Send In Your Subscription for the Omaha World Herald
Subscriptions are urged with a prompt renewal plea for the Omaha World Herald. Readers are invited to subscribe or renew to ensure continued home delivery and access to daily news coverage.
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The
Omaha World Herald
Baby born on June Ist ties to family birthdays
A baby boy born Saturday June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Jean is noted as a birthday coincidence linking him to his grandfather Guy Ball and great uncle George Malek. The item also lists local movements and visits of Osceola residents, including trips, guests, and upcoming events.
Osceola Wins Memorial Day Tilt 17 to 1 Over Silver Creek
Osceola opened Memorial Day with a lopsided 17 to 1 win over Silver Creek. In a Sunday league game Geneva toppled Osceola 13 to 5, with Geneva rallying for a big late surge. Highlights included Schmoker and Grossnicklaus driving hits, and a home run by Cerny in the Silver Creek game.
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Tne Osceola
Silver Creek
Geneva
Osceola
Schmoker
M Grossnicklaus
Hastings
W. Johnson
Cerny
Alexander
Triba
Bond
Johnson
McDonald
Robak
B. Brower
Bornsilegl
Herrmann
Bornsleg
Osceola Ab
Emmons
M_ Grossnikis
Grosshiklis
Hanson
Cc & A
Silver Creek Aly
R Alexander
van Winkless Bryant
Jarecki
Mickey
Maurer
Bright
Cutsor
Wamsley
Cowgill
Friend Man Injured When Car Turns Over Near Shelby
C. J. McCarthy of Friend Nebraska sustained fractured ribs and other injuries when his 1941 Ford overturned about two miles south of Shelby Saturday afternoon after a tire blew out. He was alone in the car and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Osceola for treatment.
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C. J. McCarthy
Friend
Neb
Ford
Shelby
McCarthy
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
Funeral services held for Mrs. Abeglen in Genoa
Funeral services were held last Monday at Genoa for Mrs. Chris Abeglen 149 who died at Genoa hospital May 26 after a week’s illness. She was formerly Emma Tschauner daughter of the late Frank Tschauner long time Polk County residents. Mr and Mrs Harold Gondringer and family attended the funeral as Mrs. Gondringer was a sister of the deceased.
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Genoa
Chris Abeeglen
Genoa Hospital
Abegglen
Emma Tschauner
Frank Tschauner
Polk County
Harold Gondringer
Gondringer
John Cohagan 77 Dies at Polk Home After Illness
John Cohagan, 77, pioneer Polk resident, died early Saturday after a short illness. His wife Mrs Cohagan suffered a stroke two weeks after his illness and is near death. The couple observed their 53rd wedding anniversary last Christmas. Surviving children include Rev Acquilla Cohagan Turlock California John Jr Colorado Springs Winifred and Frank Polk Floyd York Mrs Dave Rech Oregon Mrs Lillie Hoover Sterling Colorado and Mrs Viola Wither Colorado Springs.
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John Cohagan
Pioneer Polk
Viola Wither
Colorado Springs
District 78 News Guests and Weekend Visits
District No 78 reports Thursday visits by Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko with Mrs Helen Zipper in Columbus. Frances Camp and her mother joined Mike Reisdorf for Platte Center relatives, staying through the week. Phil Micek visited Louis Czwh a near Columbus. Beemer couple Harold and Mrs Bruckner dined with Columbus area families. Mike Podraza and sons visited John Micek’s home.
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Edward Lisko
Helen Zipper
Columbus
Frances Camp
Dunn
Mike Reisdorf
Platte Center
Wm. Bruckner
Frank Valasek Jr
Spalding
Mike Podraza
Near Columbus
John Micek
Fairview News Local Visits and Hospital Update
Glen Buchta and Robert Bryan traveled to Lincoln Friday. Virgil Willits was hospitalized Friday for appendicitis and underwent surgery at York hospital. Mr and Mrs Bill Gregg of Central City visited Geo Reed. Chalmer Daniels visited Lincoln for his sister in law. C R Carlson and Gust Carlson shared Sunday dinner with Arvid Carlson. Lanny McCormick from Stromsburg stayed with his grandparents Wm Dake for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Buchta
Robert Bryan
Lincoln
The
Cemetery Society
Nelle Wisely
Osceola
Floyd Headley
Virgil Willits
York Hospital
Bill Gregg
Central City
Geo. Reed
Chalmer Daniels
C. R. Carlson
Gust Carlson
Arvid Carlson
Lanny McCormick
Stromsburg
Wm. Dake
Rainy May Brings 4.35 Inches Versus 0.31 in April
Heavy rainfall measured at 4.35 inches for May, higher than 0.31 inches in April. Despite unusually cold spells, farmers report crops are normal with no damage from the cold.
Dairy subsidy payments set for April to June sales
Subsidy payments for dairy products sold during April May and June will be paid in July and August.
Polk farmers sell corn and wheat under CCC bonus plan
Polk County farmers sold 227 384 bushels of corn and 54 371 bushels of wheat under the Commodity Credit Corporation bonus payment plan. The corn and wheat will be shipped directly to Europe to aid starving people.
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Polk County
Commodity Credit Corporation
Europe
Wheat Rye mixture contest at grain meeting prize offered
A wheat rye mixture judging contest with a 25 prize will be part of the grain meeting at the Herman Anderson farm at 3 30 Tuesday June 25. Nebraska residents may enter. The event accompanies rye in wheat field studies by the Nebraska Grain Improvement Association and the Nebraska Agriculture Experiment Station.
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Herman Anderson
Nebraska
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
Nebraska Agriculture Experiment Station
J. C Swinbank
Grain Improvement Group
Cheyenne
Harry McCauley
Adolph Forss
Milfred Johnson
Walter F. Nelson
Harry and
Calmer Herrmann
Guy Rosemberry
James E. Cook
Gerhardt Lux
Wisely 73 dies at Osceola after lingering illness
William Wise ly aged 73 died at his Osceola home Tuesday after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
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Osceola
First Services Held at New Catholic Church
Rev. Gregory Petrus presided at the first Mass in the converted Le tion Hall now St Vincent Church. Mass for St Andrew's followed in the nearby schoolhouse. Future schedules alternate 7:30 a.m. at St Vincent's and 9:30 a.m. at St Andrews each Sunday. Dedication plans are set for a later date with completing details.
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Letion
St. Vincent
Gregory Petrus
Paettus
St. Andrew's
St. Vincent’s
St. Andrews
Osceola Connections Honor Two Events in California
Announced engagements: Margaret Ann Anderson to Wilbur R. Clover in La Jolla California with June ceremony at La Jolla Presbyterian Church. Anderson, Osceola High and Nebraska alumna, active in YWCA and dietetics. Clover works at La Jolla post office. Also notes Medal award for Sheldon J. Bond Silver Star for gallantry in Germany December 1944. Bond discharged and with local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Anderson
Sherman Oaks
California
Margaret Ann Anderson
Wilbur R. Clover
F. H. Clover
la Jolla
la Jolla Presbyterian Church
Miss Anderson
Osceola High School
University of Nebraska
Phi Mu Sorority
YWCA
Scripps Metabolic Clinic
American Dietetic Association
California Dietetic Association
Clover
Scripps Clinic
Mr. Clover
The
Presbyterian Church
Sheldon FE
Bond
War Department
Army
Sheldon J. Bond
Infantry
Schonwu
Germany
Ermy
Greens Chapel Memorial Services Roundup at Hoffer Cemetery
Memorial services were held at Hoffer Cemetery with Rev. Robt. Vance of York giving a discourse. Billy Burke delivered the Gettysburg address and a singing program followed. June 15 features a no host picnic lunch by Liberty Local 593 FECU. Birth announced for Linda Ann Hoffer on June 1 at Stromsburg hospital. Several locals and visitors are listed attending events and visiting relatives around Osceola area.
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Hoffer Cemetery
Robt. Vance
York
Billy Burke
Aid
Liberty Local 593
FECU
Donald Hoffer
Linda Ann
Stromshburg Hospital
Andrew Hanson
Bayard
Glen Peterson
Betty Mangelson
Lincoln
Norma Jean Youngstrom
Roberta Sargent
St. Paul
Geo. Steever
Leah Powell
Charles Leonard
Omaha
D. E. Powell
Albert Blevins
Columbus
N. S. Abolt
Hattie Newcomer
Judy
Warren Hill
Wahoo
Chas
Newcomer
Agnes
Lester Michener
Dwight
D. C
Myron Hanson
Osceola Hospital
Gerald Mentink
Stromsburg Hospital
Charles Peterson
Near Benedict
Forrest Berggren
F. L. Rasp
Gresham
John Matticks
Bernard Matticks
David City
Lowell Hanson
Edward Crossant
Carl M .Hoffmaster
Twin Falls
Idaho
Chas. Leonard
Henry Olson Jr
Joe Wieseman
Need
M. DeFrates
Los Angeles
Harry Pierce
J. L. Hurd
Edw. Crossant
Joe McCarty
Clair Obrist
Memphis
Tenn
Joan Obrist
Wesleyan
See the Large New Assortment of Cards at Crouse-Tex
Crouse-Tex Drug Co announces a large new assortment of Every Day Cards for shoppers. The store invites customers to browse a wide selection of affordable greetings and blank cards for daily use.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Memorial Day Visits and Local Social Roundup
Community members from Stromsburg and nearby towns visited in Osceola Central City Ansley and Lincoln for Memorial Day events and family gatherings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson Miss Denah Samuelson Rev and Mrs G A Randall and Dickie, Homer Creen, Donald Rystrom and daughter Helen, Rodney Larsen and friends, along with several Johnson and Anderson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
G. A. Randall
Dickie
Osceola
H. Ff. Haverland
Homer Creen
Polk
Harold Covey
Donald Rystrom
Helen
David Carlson
Arnold Wilhoft
Gerry Wilhoft
Ramona Larson
Leon Gustafson
Central City
Russell Anderson
Edward, Carlson
Marie Samuelson
Vernon Young
Charles
Ansley
B. J. Myers
Russell Kreis
Ralph Granere
Wahoo
Amelia Fredrickson
Russell
Lyndon Johnson
Gordon Fredrickson
Robert Minnick
Kearney
Ender
State Teachers’ College
R. L. Minnick
Rodney C. Larsen
Lloyd Fellows
Loren Ray
Verlin Fellows
Wilmer Johnson
Jeanette Anderson
Dorothy Donelson
Polk area social and visitation notes and Decoration Day events
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruch of Hax tun and Miss Helen Binford of Omaha visited in the Binford home during alumni activities. Numerous families from York, Sycamore, Clarks, and Hampton attended gatherings and luncheons. Decoration Day services were held at Arborville cemetery with guests from Lincoln and Corpus Christi planning later moves.
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Paul Ruch
Haxtun
Colo
Helen R Binford
Omaha
Walter Binford
Doris
Max Nelson
California
Roy Nelson
Clarks
Willard Adelson
Jimmy
Frank Adelson
WSCS
F. W
Bedient
Dorothy Bedient
Gwendolyn Stevens
York
C. J. McCoy
B. J. Baker and Son
John Wall
Eileen
Will Wall
Hampton
H. Brauer
Leo Wuitz
Everett Green
Regy
Hayes Center
May
Oscar Sundberg
Albert Sundberg
C. O. Bodine
Henry Sandell
M. R. Baudowin
Diane
Kansas
M. M. Jones
Mr. Jones
Corpus Christi
Texas
H. B. Mussley
Lincoln
Arborville
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