June couple united in York First Methodist Church
Miss Shirley Irene Lusk and Mr Richard Lamont Randall wed June 10 at 2:30 in York. Officiant Dr. Robert E. Mathews led the double ring ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Doris Nichols and bridesmaids Ileen Hansen Donna Nichols. flower girl Ricky Reischneider and ring bearer Stephen Randall. The couple plans a Colorado Wyoming honeymoon before residing in Osceola. Out of town guests hailed from Cleveland Lincoln Minneapolis and several Nebraska towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Irene Lusk
Richard Lamont Randall
First Methodist Church
York
C. E. Lusk
Loretta Randall
George A. Randall
Osceola
Robert E. Mathews
Shirle Cummings
Cummings
M. O. Strand
Lena Wallbrandt
Fairmont
Doris Nichols
Bradshaw
Ileen Hansen
Lincoln
Donna Nichols
Frank Thonen
McCool Junction
Delores Wegner
Omaha
Robert Derry
Grand Island
Elmer Shuttlesworth
Randall
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Cleveland
Ohio
Kimball
Minneapolis
Kansas
Exeter
Stromsburg
Neligh and
Polk
Osceola Nuptials: Burritt and Alt Bride in June Ceremony
In St Vincent’s Osceola a June wedding joined Marcia Burritt and Richard Alt. The bride wore white venice lace with net and a fingertip veil, carried an orchid corsage on a Mother of Pearl prayer book, and wore a three strand pearl and rhinestone necklace. Attendants wore blue lace gowns with matching mitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Osceola
Marcia Burritt
Earl Burritt
Shelby
Richard Alt
Hubert Alt
John H. Howe
Venice
Donna Jean Tomasevic
Jullie Albérs
Joan Johansen
Bride and groom wed with family roles in Shelby ceremony
The wedding featured Kathleen Birkel as flower girl and a full party of attendants led by Ronnie Schinzel as best man. A reception for relatives and friends followed a 75-person noon dinner at the parish hall. The couple plans a short honeymoon and will reside in south Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Birkel
Ronnie Schinzel
Richard Burritt
Robert Merrick
Jim Sterup
Bob Peterson
Dan Burritt
William Burritt
Richard Birkel
Mary Lambe
Nadine Jaax
Jack Wieseman
Wayne Reeves
Robert Johansen
Lincoln
Marcia
South
Shelby
Florence Kresha and Jerome Jarecke Wed in Fullerton
Miss Florence Kresha daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kresha and Jerome Jarecke son of Mr and Mrs Walter Jarecke of Fullerton were married in a nine o'clock ceremony Saturday morning June 16 at St Marys Catholic church. Miss Dorothy Kresha was maid of honor with bridesmaids Dorothy Mekosh Marilyn Borowiak Rosalie Kresha and Dorothy Tworek. The bride wore a white Schiffli embroidered tulle gown with long sleeves a portrait neckline and a train. Veil attached to a double coronet of seed pearls and sequins. She carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations and stephanotis. Best man was Joe Jarecke with ushers Clarence Kresha Leo Stavas Martin Kresha Don Jarecke Don Shotkoski and Bernard Jarecke all of Fullerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kresha
John Kresha
Jerome. Jarecke
Walter Jarecke
Fullerton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Dorothy Kresha
Dorothy Mekosh
Omaha
Marilyn Borowiak
Columbus
Rosalie Kresha
Dorothy Tworek
Leo Stavas
Martin Kresha
Don Jarecke
Don Shotkoski
Bernard Jarecke
Wedding of Nelson and Mrs. Caffrey in Has tings
Diane Caffrey of Bartley lights candles for the ceremony. Arvilla Toben is maid of honor and Dorothy Smith bridesmaid in pale green taffeta gowns. Nick Karamichalis of Salonica Greece is best man. Dale Schleichardt and Jim Sterup among the wedding party. The bride and groom plan to reside in Hastings after a weeklong honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Caffrey
Bartley
Arvilla Toben
Dorothy Smith
Nick Karamichalis
Salonica
Greece
Dale Schleichardt
Jim Sterup
Don Schlieichardt
Addie Sterup
Joan Woodward
Carol Riese
Sharon ‘Wiese
Marie‘Peters
Hattie Husman
Dorothy ‘Pieper
Mable ‘Peterson
Nelson
Hastings
Mary Lanning Hospital
National Thanksgiving Association announces open literary contest
The National Thanksgiving Association invites entries for essay, short story and poetry contests open to college students and adults. Submissions due November 10, 1956, with prizes ranging from 15 to 50 dollars. Typewritten scripts must fit 14 minutes and be sent to Mrs. Gertrude Hanson in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Allindér
National Thanksgiving Association
Gertrude Hanson
Route 1
Minnetonka Hills
Excelsior
Minnesota
Visit to Nebraska City Diabetic Camp Gathers Local Group
County Home Agent Miss Crosby and Extension Council Chair Mrs. Ray Burke led a group of women to the Nebraska City Diabetic Camp on June 19. The educational trip aimed to help families and children affected by diabetes understand the camp’s purpose.
Family Fun Carnival Fund Supports Local Cause
The Polk County event highlights the Family Fun Carnival fund aiding a chosen cause as no participants signed up this year. Local organizers emphasize community support and volunteer turnout to sustain the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Methodist Church Service and Circles Announcement
Erwin A Kiel minister announces Circle No 2 meets Friday at 230 pm with Mrs Earl Watts Circle No 3 meets at 230 pm with Mrs John Gustafson Church School Sunday at 945 am Morning Worship at 1100 am Thursday Choir rehearsal at 800 pm A friendly welcome extended to all without a church home in the community to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
Erwin A. Kiel
Circle No. 2
Earl Watts
John Gustafson
Riverside school pupils attend Shrine Circus in Grand Island
Riverside students led by Mrs. Susie Cowgill accompanied to Grand Island for the Shrine Circus. Weekend visits include Fort Hood guests, Job’s Daughters Grand Bethel events in York, and Father’s Day gatherings with Carlson and Larson families. Multiple local families hosted relatives and friends from Lincoln York Columbus and Grand Island during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside School
Susie Cowgill
Grand Monday
Ronald Carlson
Jim Inness
Fort Hood
Texas
Mavis Carlson
York
Job
Grand Bethel
C. O. Carlson
Cecil Larson
Grand Island
al Heitzman
Henry Stickland
Hariette
Lincoln
California
Gust Carlson
John Carlson
Carl Samuelson
Jack Wieseman
C. R. Carlson
Local family visits and church group outings noted
Doris Karges of Lincoln was home over the weekend. Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Don Hayes and family with Sister Mary Jane RSM Sister Mary Blase RSM Sister Mary Euphrasie RSM of Omaha drove to Leigh where they were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Ricchmuth and family. Mrs Joe Karges and Doris called at the Art Gabriel home on Saturday evening. Wednesday evening Mrs C R Carlson Mrs Gust Carlson and Marleen Mrs Myron Jones and Shirley drove to York to attend Job's Daughters Grand Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Karges
Lincoln
Don Hayes
Mary Jane R.S. M
Mary Blase
R.S.M
Mary Euphrasie
Omaha
Leigh
Frank Ricchmuth
Joe Karges
Doris
Art Gabriel
C. R. Carlson
Gust Carlson
Marleen
Myron Jones
Shirley
York
Job
Grand Bethel
Osceola News: Stivers and Schneiders Visit
Mr and Mrs Bill Stivers of Glenwood Iowa visited with Mr and Mrs Ollie Schneider and family during the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stivers
Glenwood
Iowa
Ollie Schneider
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Hansen
Miss Nichols
Ricky Reischneider
Stephen Randall
Elinor Brahmsteadt
Deanna Margritz
Willard McKeag
Wallace Daum
Louis Schott
Jim Pearson
Neligh
Jim Adelson
Tom Reader
Elvin Nichols
M. T. Hyatt
Beverly Robson
Louise Winfield
Thayer
Burritt
Alt
DIAL
Qsceola
Nebraska
Kresha— Jarecke
Schleichardt
Erlene Schleichardt
O. Bryan Nelson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Doniphan
Harry Seier
Otto B. Nelson
Vern Albrecht
Joan Scrannagan
Lela Crawford
Marian Boden
Bush
Schuyler
Fleetwood
Packer Buyers
Casreeakia
Riverside News
Byers & Pierce National Bank
Jo Chastain
Grean
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
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