Osceola Couple Weds at First Methodist Church
Wesley Loyde Kennedy son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy and Miss Mary Ellen Wolford daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Wolford wed at Osceola First Methodist Church in a 8:00 p m ceremony performed by Rev H P Bollinger. Attendants were Rosslyn Kennedy and Donald Kennedy with Mrs Schuman at organ. After reception at groom’s home, couple to live in York Nebraska. Out of town guests include numerous Omaha the Wolfords Krzycki and Kennedy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Loyde Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
Osceola
Mary Ellen Wolford
Walter Wolford
Omaha
First Methodist Church
H. P. Bollinger
Rosslyn Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Fred Schuman
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Kennedy
York
Nebraska
Gerald Lee
Linda
Richard Wolford
Ekstrom Fjell Wedding at Calvary Lutheran Church
Orpha Ekstrom and Joseph Fjell united in marriage at Calvary Lutheran Swede Home with Pastor A E Franzen officiating. Ceremony featured lavender gladioli and white blooms, sisters as attendants, and a reception in the church parlor honoring the couple and the bride’s parents’ 30th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Swede
Orpha Eckstrom
Joseph Fjell
A. E. Franzen
Ewald Pliefke
Thomas Engelhardt
Sutton
Nebr
Ronald Carlson
Daryl Swanson
Roy Fjell
John Lekstrom
Lloyd Fjell
Little Marvelle Fjell
Mickey Fjell
Nice
Marvelle
Mickey
Rosalie Ekstrom
Floyd Spelts
Rosalee
Russell Fjell
Chantilly
Pastor Franzen
Donald Forss
Paul
Nancy
Miriam
G. Clarence Carlson
C. G. Ekstrom
Eldena Johnson
Lester Widga
Ruby
Ramona
Rosemary Walgren
Alice Lorraine Johnson
Harvey Sundberg
Ruth Gestrine
Evelyn Oquist
Osceola Edges Silver Creek 11 8 In Nebraska League
Osceola defeated Silver Creek 11 to 8 in a Central Nebraska League afternoon game on the Silver Creek diamond. Hafemeister scored four runs and Anderson added two as Osceola led 8 to 7 in hits. Czapla pitched four and two thirds innings for Osceola. Next game vs Albion Friday June 16 featured visitor Grover Cleveland Alexander making a personal appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Silver Creek
Nebraska
Hafemeister
Anderson
Neil Hafemeister
H. Grossnicklaus
Bud Anderson
Don Schmoker
Toline
Czapla
Albion
Grover Cleveland Alexander
St. Paul
Nebr
Old Pete
Central City
Cornhusker League
Central Nebraska League
Bond
R. Grossnicklaus
Il Anderson
E. Johansen
B. Johansen
Jimmie Krance Enlists in U S Army
Jimmie Krance, longtime Corn Palace Cafe owner here, enlisted in the U S Army and was ordered to report for active duty at Grand Island. He served in World War II overseas in the European Theatre and can return home each night as his wife and children stay locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Krance
Grand Island
Krance
Garden Club June Meeting and Social Calendar
Garden Club plans its June meeting next Tuesday evening June 20 at Hazel Brown’s home with Mrs G W Locke as assistant hostess A garden film will be shown and members are asked to bring a guest Roll call favors include naming a favorite rose Wesley Chapel Club meets June 21 with Mrs Richards assisting Legion Auxiliary meets June 16 at 2 30 Eastern Star Kensington meets June 20 at Mrs Mark Timm’s home Stoner Club gathers June 21 at Sue Cook’s home Mayde Marak aids with Minnie Brown leading the program Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett and Mrs Sarah Shields visited Mrs Jane Pickett in Genoa on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Hazel Brown
G. W. Locke
Wesley Chapel Club
Morris Richards
Kenneth Richards
the Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star Kensington
Mark Timm
Stoner Club
Sue Cook
Mayde Marak
Minnie Brown
Jay McDonald Named New Legion Commander at Osceola
Jay McDonald was elected Commander of the Wm. Wolfe Post of the American Legion in Osceola at the annual officers election. He succeeds Dr. C. R. Peterson. Robert L. Mills was elected first vice commander Calmer Herrmann second vice commander William Barry sergeant at arms Lowell Hanson adjutant Art McVeigh finance officer. The Executive Committee includes F. W. Schuman Everett Smith and John Craven with a House Committee of Ralph Deland Paul Walgreen and Irvin Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McDonald
Wm. Wolfe
American Legion of Osceola
C. R. Peterson
Robert L. Mills
Calmer Herrmann
Wm Barry
Lowell Hanson
Art McVeigh
F. W. Schuman
Everett Smith
John Craven
Ralph Deland
Paul Walgreen
Irvin Gustafson
Sunbeams 4 H Club Meets at Thompson Home
Eight members gathered at Carolyn Thompson's home Wednesday June 7 for the Sunbeam 4 H Club meeting. The group discussed Bread and Meat Planning while Nancy Johnson and Laura Monson demonstrated Rolls. Lunch followed. On June 9 four girls and leaders attended Judging Day at Columbus with free Shrine Circus tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam 4-H Club
Carolyn Thompson
Meat Planning Project
Nancy Johnson
Laura Monson
Columbus
Shrine Circus
Toy show trip by Gamble Stores operators in Fremont
Local Gamble Store operators Bob Hrouda and Otto Brabec attended a toy display in Fremont on Sunday. The event showcased products from Gamble Stores and drew interest from customers and staff alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hrouda
Otto Brabec
Gamble
Fremont
Story Hour Discontinued At Library This Summer
The daily story hour led by Harriet Johnson at the library is paused for the summer season, ending morning sessions temporarily.
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Story Hour
Harriet Johnson
Riverside social notes recount weekend visits in area
Mrs Bertha Urban of Ewing visited at the C R Carlson home over the weekend. Emma Peterson of Stroms burg visited Friday with her daughter and the Carlson family. Joe Karges Doris Topinka and Robert Topinka and Robert Allen were Sunday dinner guests at Emil Alt’s near Shelby. Eileen Karges spent Sunday with Lois Anderson at Clark s. Gust Carlson and daughters were Sunday guests of Kasson Dolph in Central City. Emma Peterson and Donna Rae Carlson left for Chaplin Nebraska Monday to visit relatives. Rochelle and Raymond Gondringer spent Thursday with cousins Ronnie Jerry and Karen Gondringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Urban
Ewing
C. R. Carlson
Emma Peterson
Stromsburg
Joe Karges
Doris
Robert Topinka
Robert Allen
Emil Alt
Shelby
Eileen Karges
Lois Anderson
Clarks
Gust Carlson
Kasson Dolph
Central City
Donna Rae Carlson
Chaplin
Nebraska
Osceola to Open Municipal Swimming Pool Next Saturday
The Osceola pool opens next Saturday at 2:00 PM after thorough repainting and cleaning. It covers 60 by 120 feet, holds 200000 gallons, uses modern filtration, and will offer Red Cross swimming lessons led by manager Billy Norton upon his return from Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
W. H
Billy) Norton
Red Cross
Milford
National Aquatic Swimming School
Billy
Local Candidates Surge With 91 Filings Ahead of Deadline
Local political activity rises as 91 filings hit the ballot with four offices contested. Candidates for Sheriff, Commissioner District 2, and County Assessor include multiple Republicans and Democrats. Also listed are non political nominees for Rural Public Power and other county roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Cornell
John Braithwait
Harold Taddiken
Larry Robak
Arthur S. Nelson
Harvey McKeag
William Campain
Guildford Bryan
Elsie Cole
Roy Horst
Marvin Albers
Robert Taddiken
M. G. Lindburg
Geo. H. Bond
William Kosch
Carleton Anderson
John I. Anderson
Louis Daum
Philip Nyberg
I. D. Huston
Olive McBeth
Shemek Family Group Attends Communion Event
A Hastings group including Albert E Shemek and family from Columbus and Duncan gathered at Louis M Shemek’s home. The occasion marked Ronnie Gondringer’s first Holy Communion at St Vincent’s Osceola during the 7:30 mass Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Shemek
Francis
Andrea
Columbus
W. A. Schriener
Sheila
Louise R. Shemek
Hastings
Alfred N. Gondringer
Ronnie
Jerry
Karen
Dorothy, Niedzwiecki
Duncan
Martin Shemek
Alois J. Shemek
Josie Gondringer
Louis M Shemek
Ronnie Gondringer
St. Vincent’s Church
Osceola
Solemn First Communions At Two Churches
The article reports at St Vincent church the first holy communion held last Sunday at 7 30 a m with Father John H Howe celebrant. Two weeks of religious vacation school ended and names of the class members, angels and altar boys are listed. A similar ceremony occurred at St Andrew church at 9 a m with a two week afternoon vacation school and two groups named including Myron Bernt Judy Bernt and James Kropatch among the first communion class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Church
John H. Howe
Yankton
S. D
Joan Gabriel
Raymond Gondringer
Ronald Gondringer
Moreen Johnson
Robert
St. Andrew Church
Myron Bernt
Judy Bernt
Ramona Kresha
Donald Kropatch
James Kropatch
Richard Kropatch
Gary Seberger
Iona Bernt
Elaine Wieser
Don Henggeler
Wilfred Bernt
Local FFA Girls To Crete Meeting
Osceola FHA representatives Janet Zedicher Rosemary Walgreen and Rita Kresha attended the sixth annual FHA officers workshop at Crete June 5 7 at Doane College for about 200 delegates. Rosemary elected Publicity Chairman of District 7 duties include publishing Teen Talk. District meeting at Columbus. state convention at Lincoln in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Zedicher
Rosemary Walgreen
Rita Kresha
Osceola
FHA
Crete
Doane College
Rosemary
Teen Talk
Columbus
Lincoln
District 54 News Highlights Local Visits and Births
Dorothy Barker Jocelyn Imm and Georgia Lockard traveled by bus to Greeley Colorado for summer school at Colorado State Teachers College. The Frank Carman family visited in Kearney with August Carman. Two new nephews were announced by Mrs. Louis Tschantre. A son was born to Bruce Kershaw and one to Bennie King in Columbus hospital. Get Together sewing class hosted by Mrs. Alfred Grossnicklaus. Rebekahs District 15 meeting in Cedar Rapids noted. Birthdays honored at Nellie Benson home with cake and remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Barker
Jocelyn Imm
Georgia Lockard
Greeley
Colo
Colorado State Teachers’ College
Frank Carman
Mollie Carman
Kearney
Robert Tooker
Chas. Brand
Henry Triba
Sam Wyman
Louis Tschantre
Bruce Kershaw
Bennie King
Columbus
Lloyd Wamsley
Annette
Chase Brand
Eva Hennings
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Rebekahs
District 15
Cedar Rapids
Silver Creek Lodge
Nellie Benson
George Tivey
Frank Tivey
Lydia Pope
John Maxwell
Polly Newcomb
Geo. Tivey
Osceola Midgets Defeat David City 8-3 in Opener
Osceola Midgets beat David City 8-3 in five innings with Alton Johnson pitching and Bennie Gabriel catching. The Juniors fell 10-7 in the same program, with Keith Kinberg and Jerome Gabriel on the mound and Jim Sterup catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
David City
Alton Johnson
Bennie Gabriel
Keith Kinberg
Jerome Gabriel
Jim Sterup
Cub Scout Hobby Show Arrives Saturday Evening
The Cub Hobby Show is planned for Saturday evening from 7 30 to 9 at the Consumer's Office with admission by ticket. Cub pack picnic is set for Wednesday the 21st in the park. Scouts collect Butternut strips labels and will call when notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Sigler
Ronald Carlson
Ralph Swenson
Dewey Sigler
G. Clarence Carlson
Augustine
Western Auto dealer attends merchandise show in Kansas City
Howard Thompson owner of Western Auto Associate store flew to Kansas City to attend the Western Auto fall and winter merchandise show at Hotel Continental. He previewed about 600 hard line items and planned selections based on local trade needs and desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Thompson
Western Auto
Kearney
Kansas City
Continental
Osceola
Thompson
Pleasant Corners F U to Hold Meeting
Duane Selin of Norfolk a N U student will give an illustrated discussion on Agriculture in Finland at the Pleasant Corner Farmers Union meeting at Buckleys Park Stromsburg Monday evening June 19 at 8 oclock. Selin spent 40 months in Finland during the summer of 1949 and will show slides and films from his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Selin
Norfolk
N. U
College of Agriculture
Finland
Pleasant Corner
Installation of WSCS Officers at Methodist Church
An installation service took place in the church basement on Friday afternoon June 9. Rev. Homer Bollinger installed the officers led by Mrs. Sheldon Bond President Mrs. R. O. Peterson Vice President Mrs Maurice Watts Recording Secretary and Mrs. John Inness Treasurer The meeting followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Homer Bollinger
Sheldon Bond
R. O. Peterson
Maurice Watts
John Inness
District PMA Meeting Attended by Polk County Members
A district PMA meeting was held Thursday in Central City. Delegates from Polk County included Doris Larson Dorothy Donelson Lee Campbell Richard Sealey Nick Eller John Staroscik Dale Frizzell Don Byers Jr and Maynard Anderson. Mr and Mrs Bill Norton moved to Osceola from Lincoln and work at the summer pool, residing in the Robert M Johnston home in south Osceola. They plan to return to Lincoln in the fall for Bills final year at the university.
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PMA
Central City
Polk Co
Doris Larson
Dorothy Donelson
Lee Campbell
Richard Sealey
Nick Eller
John Staroscik
Dale Frizzell
Don Byers, Jr
Maynard Anderson
Bill Norton
Lincoln
Osceola
Robert M. Johnston
South Osceola
John Adams
Bill
University
McMeekin IHC Sold to Newman Grove Dealers
Wallace McMeekin of Osceola sells the International Harvester dealership to Alex and Glen Wolbig of Newman Grove. The Wolbits form a partnership to run the business in Osceola with full-time effort, while Alex maintains ties to the Newman Grove store. McMeekin plans farming. Wolbig previously led Newman Grove operations and served as chamber president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McMeekin
Osceola
Alex Wolbig
Glen Wolbig
Newman Grove
Nebr
Wolbig
Chamber of Commerce
Lar son Boden Reunion Draws 70 Members in Stromsburg
About seventy members of the Lar son Bod en families gathered at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday June 11 for the 28th annual reunion and chicken dinner. Attendees hailed from Stromsburg Osceola Lincoln Columbus Fremont Primrose Oakdale and Spalding with many relatives named across the gathering.
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Larson-Boden
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Albert Larson
Art Larson
Jack Baker
Elin Larson
Oliver Seaberg
Carrol Peterson
Rupert Carlson
Coral Johnson
Lloyd Fellows
Verlin Fellows
Donna Mae Larson
Maurice Lindberg
Elmer Carlson
Enoch Boden
Oscar Boden
Gus Boden
Calmer Boden
Herman Eklund
Lloyd Fjell
Lorraine Johnson
Osceola
Helen Johnson
Lincoln
Viola Shhreiber
Columbus
Ernest Rieck
Fremont
Dorothy Rieck
Primrose
Ellen Rieck
Vernon
Darlene Kollmar
Oakdale
Charles Weinberger
Marcella
Spalding
St Francis Hospital Surgical Update Names Patients
St Francis Hospital lists surgical cases and personnel including Nettie Alt May Hartson Carolyn Allinder Dolly Bond Eldena Johnson John Nelson and Medical Richard Watts noting procedures and providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Alt May Hartson
Carolyn Allinder
Dolly Bond
Eldena Johnson
John Nelson
Richard Watts
1925 Class of Osceola High to Hold Reunion
The Osceola High School class of 1925 will hold a reunion on Sunday June 18 with a picnic dinner at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
A local update covers progress on the Raymond Sedlak house near the Methodist church and the Robert Sigler house with interior finishing upcoming. Jimmy Krance, reenlisted in the army at Grand Island, notes envy from companions for lighter clothing. Ostburg of Polk wins fishing laurels with a 19 pound catfish near Genoa. A misadventure near Ogallala ends with a four foot submerged string of fish and a plunge to recover it. Leonard Hanson buys a western city home and Martin Roberts vacations at Brule while fishing. Hanson stays busy and Roberts reports a carp catch. Mrs Hanson is urged to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Sedlak
Robert Sigler
Jimmy Krance
Grand Island
Jim
Ogallala
Dr. Peterson
Vern Hamilton
Lake McConaughy
Leonard Hanson
Martin Roberts
Brule
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Ekstrom
Fjell
Osceola Downs
Harold Grossnicklaus
Jimmie Krance
U. S. Army
Bruce Pickett
Sarah Shields
Gen-oa
Jane Pickett
New Legion
Sunbeams
Riverside News
Rochelle
Ronnie, Jerry and
Karen Gondringer
Osceola City Park
FFA
District 54 News
WSCS
McMeekin Ihc
IHC
Larson—Boden
ST. Francis Hospital
Surgical
Tlof Ostburg
Polk
Ostburg
Genoa
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