Sunday Cloud Watch and Tractors Meet in Bladen Visit
A Sunday drive east between highway 281 and Albion on highway 91 leads to cloud watching amid storm warnings with funnel shapes seen briefly. Memorial Day trip to Bladen features Ken Berns and his 56 to 58 tractors, a passion noted by his fourth grade son and visitors. A Kansas run yields two varieties of pie and family tales, while flag out on June 14 is urged. Local illnesses and baptisms accompany reports of daily life and community greetings.
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Highway 281
Albion
Highway 91
Bladen
Ken Berns
John Deere
Kansas
Couple Wed In June Five Lito Osceola Ceremony
Miss Lana Rae Sterup became the bride of Gregory P. Johnson in a candlelight ceremony June 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Osceola attended by 250 guests. The bride wore an organza and Chantilly lace gown with a Mantilla veil and carried antique pink roses. Rev. Richard V. Odgers officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Rae Sterup
Robert Sterup
Gregory P. Johnson
Merle Johnson
First United Methodist Church of
Osceola
Richard V. Odgers
Dan
Carole Sterup
Judy Mazuch
Lincoln
Sally Sterup
Bonnie Brigham
Pam Gustafson
Darin Sterup
Tom Johnson
Dan Sterup
Don Augustin
Arlette
Royal Johnson
Vic Sterup
Eugene Sterup
Barbara Gullberg
Paula Miller
Benedict
Jeanne Stec
20 Year Class Reunion Returns Home to Kearney
A 20 year class reunion gathers at the couple’s home on 2714 8th Ave in Kearney with guests from Johnson and Alencoe Minnesota Kearney Bassett Lincoln Benedict Palmer Stromsburg Grand Island Seward and Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Ave
Kearney
Johnson and Alencoe, Minn
Bassett, Lincoln
Benedict
Palmer
Stromsburg
Grand Island
Seward and
Eustis
Clark area road work begins in Merrick County Neb
Two asphalt projects totaling 3.2 miles started in Merrick County Nebraska. Blacktop Inc. of Fremont won with 124071 dollars for a county road north of Clarks, and US Steel Corp Omaha bid 10933 dollars for a US 30 A and Nebraska 92 viaduct near Clarks. Completion around July 7 and July 28 respectively. Guard rail changes follow surfacing. Families attend baptism at First United Methodist Church with Donald and Kevin Andelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick County
Nebraska
United States Steel Corporation of
Omaha
Farewell dinner honors Odgers family
The Odgers family was feted at a Sunday farewell dinner in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. A poem for the family and a group gift marked the event as Rev. and Mrs. R W Odgers prepare to move to Gordon Nebraska where he will serve as pastor.
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R. W. Odgers
Jane
David
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Odgers
Lois Grossnicklaus
Kenneth Sipes
WSCS
Gordon
Nebraska
Methodist Church
Osceola Village Board 1898 Minutes List Finances and Lighting
Osceola heritage notes 1898 board actions detailing arc light contracts, city light bills, and budget items. Includes marshal appointment, windmill repair order, street lighting discontinuation, and discussions on electric light plant proposals by O P Heald. Also lists early Osceola High School graduates and Nebraska elevation figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Village of
O. P. Heald
Elijah Cole
Marshall
Court House Square
O. P Heald
Mr. Heald
Health group to elect 8 new officers in June meeting
The Block Area Planning Committee of the Southeast Nebraska Health Planning Council will meet June 17 at 8:00 p.m. in York Community Center. They will elect officers for 1971-72, consider bylaws, review county financial responsibilities for 1972, hear a staff report on the Continuation Grant, select local members to regional committees, and review mental health and mental retardation planning projects. The public is invited.
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Block Area Planning Committee
Southeast Nebraska Health Planning Council
York Community Center
York
Deb Hartman
Stromsburg
Senhpc
Junior Auxiliary Elects Leaders and Posts for Summer
The Junior Legion Auxiliary met June 7 at the Legion Club rooms. Officers elected in May include Janet Urban as chair, Jackie Rowan as vice chair, Becky McDonald as secretary treasurer, Sharon Green chaplain, Karen Johnson historian, and Julie Wobig sergeant at arms. Co chairs are Mavis Rowan and Nora Snodgrass. Membership stands at 25 with more eligible. Winter projects were discussed and meetings will pause until September. A junior conference is set for June 13 and 14 at Dwight.
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Junior Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club Rooms
Janet Urban
Jackie Rowan
Sec'y - Treas
Becky McDonald
Sharon Green
Karen Johnson
Julie Wobig
Mavis Rowan
Nora Snodgrass
Dwight
Reznicek Receives Education Degree at Nebraska
Mrs. Gary Reznicek earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree at the University of Nebraska commencement in Lincoln. Dianne majored in elementary education and will teach at Eagle. She was honored at Honors Convocation and earned the University Student Teaching Award among 24 honorees. A dinner followed at the Colonial Inn. Family attendees included Mr and Mrs Gerhardt Lux and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Reznicek
University of Nebraska
Pershing Municipal Auditorium
Lincoln
Dianne
Eagle
Phi Lambda Theta
Colonial Inn
Reznicek
Gerhardt Lux
Margie
John
Norman Lux
Columbus
Frank Lux
Shelby
Lawrence Meister
Baptisms at First United Methodist Church
Kevin Lane Andelt Chad Carrol Flodman and Polly Ann Watts were baptized Sunday at First United Methodist Church. The infants are children of Don and Cheryl Andelt Merton Flodman Ray Watts and Mrs Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Carrol
Merton Flodman
First United Methodist Church
Richard Odgers
Flodman
Wesley Jones
Connie
Pam
Lee van Winkle
Silver Creek
Oscar Jones
Polly Ann
Raymond Watts
Richard V. Odgers
Watts
Ray Abbott
Shelby
Earl Watts
Maurice Watts
Kevin Lane Andelt
Don Andelt
Chad Carrol Flodman
Polly Ann Watts
Ray Watts
Community Meeting Schedule and Club Notices
A June calendar lists events at Osceola and area clubs from June 10 to June 25. Highlights include Scout meetings, ABC and FAN clubs, a picnics, Rebekahs and Legion Aux gatherings, WCTU and Firemen events, and a Girls State Tea with Mildred Sigler chairing. notes a date change and social visits with Mrs. Glean I. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge
AF & AM Maple Leaf Club
Elsie Stewart
Cotton
Albert Anderson
Grand Island
Doris Grossnicklaus
Scouts
Cabin Lions
ABC Club
Arlene Miller
Lonna
T & C Club
Harry Sterup
Rebekahs
Firemen
Legion Aux. Girls State
Mildred Sigler
Chm
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By Eldena Lindblade
Jimmy Majors
Oklahoma
O. R. Majors
Holdenville
Arthur Johansen
Clarkson Hospital
Henry Galus
Vets
Art McVeighs
Anthony McVeigh
Hugh Pierce
Bert Kalb
Grand Is
Lito
Clarks Area
FIRST
Methodist
Donald Andelt
Hazel Striggon
Larry Striggon
Superior
Eugene Schott
Westfall
Elmer Jacobitz
Campbell, Nebr
Osceola Locals
Ray Conrad
Glen Hinkle
Chapman
Jack Conrad
Ford Bonds
Jensen
Illinois
Willard Jensen
DeKalb, Ill
Northern Illinois University
National Science Foundation
Chris
Wesleyan University
Connie Urban
Mary Cerny
Heritage
Osceola High School
Centennial Book Committee
Virgil Anderson
Mabel Brown
Macken
Mildred Hazelwood
King
Myrtle Macken
Jarmen
Mary McKeag
Sullivan
Nellie Pheasant
Mills
Janie Pulver
Wendland
Herman Anderson
Leon Vance
Marvel Merrick
Murl Timm
Dwight Alverson
Ed Anderson
Charles Hastings
Orville Ritchey
Alice Carpenter
Margaret Lind Anderson
Ethel Mace Hensen
Erma Heald Daley
Mabel Cbrist Hager
Dorothy Douglas Hartz
Maud Davis Hastings
Florence Mentink Watts
Lara Timm Anderson
Mary Rothermal Strickland
Laura Schmoker Delfs
Health Grou
D. Reznicek
Osceola Markets
Emil Monson
Harry Rodene
Glean I. Anderson
Kepner-Roberts
Osceola Cleaners
Osceola Fertilizer Co
Laim
Orro Chemical Inc
Osceola, Nebr
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