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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1965
Page
8
Miss Carol Pehrson and Larry Miley married at Osceola First Methodist Church in a 3 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. J. Gray don Wilson and Rev. John Stalions. The Osceola couple, both 20s, plan a Fremont home after a Black Hills trip.
Madge Haumont and Clair Huggler wed Sunday afternoon June 20 in a double ring ceremony at the Broken Bow Church of God. Rev. Paul Wimner officiated. The couple to reside in Omaha where he studies barbering and she taught in Albion.
Miss Carol Pehrson was honored at two bridal showers in June. Marilyn Oberg hosted 20 guests on Sunday June 6 at the Ivar Oberg home. On Monday June 14, Mrs Leroy Rein, Mrs Donald Branting of St Paul and Mrs Norman Michener of Columbus entertained over 20 friends at the Rein home with games and a blue and white theme. Miss Pehrson wed Larry Miley Saturday at the Osceola Methodist church.
The annual picnic Sunday, June 20, at Osceola City Park was attended by the Grossnicklauses, Schmok ers, Burritts, Wiesemans, Seans, Conklings and others of Osceola and nearby towns including Columbus, Schuyler, Denver, Stromsburg, Curtis, Omaha, and Shafter Calif. Families joined a Tuesday dinner in the Wren Sherwood home with Reuben Swansons visiting from Shafter. Mrs. Lincoln Harris and daughter planned to travel to Laguna Beach after a 10 day visit with relatives in Osceola.
Shurfine daily specials include 24 oz grape juice 18 oz jelly 2 lb pasta and assorted cans priced 79c to $1.00. Frozen lemonade 12 cans $1.00 and 10 lb bag flour 49c. Fresh produce notes seasonal fruits and staples highlighted.
The Merry Mixers 4 H club met at Debbie Johnson’s home on Friday June 11. Members named favorite recreations, chose white skirts and pastel blouses for the song contest, and April Walgren and Debbie Johnson demoed a tossed salad. Lunch featured the salad, then Bingo. Vicki Leach, news reporter.
Several recent social events honored Miss Dotti Watts bride to be of Robert Vrbka. A June 8 one gift shower hosted by Mrs Charles Massie featured pink and white garden decor and a miniature bride as a favor. A June 9 miscellaneous shower at the Methodist church basement included guests Maurice Watts Sr and Ralph Watts with games led by Mrs Ransom. A June 13 Dwight Bush home shower hosted by Mrs Bush and Connie Bush honored Miss Watts with pink and white bouquets and classmates present.
Open installation at the Osceola Methodist Church basement on June 29 at 8 p m invites public. The gathering lists a large local roster of girls and families connected to Osceola Stromsburg and surrounding areas including D R Byers family and Connie Byers. Fathers Day visit featured the Sam Byers family and Don Ray Byers from Columbus with Yellowstone Park trip notes.
Community groups announce schedules from June 23 to July 6. Rebekahs meet June 23 at 8 p.m. Firemen June 24 at 8. Gust Peterson picnic June 27 at Osceola Park. Job’s Daughters June 29 at 8 p.m. T and C club meet July 1 at Bit of Sweden 7 15 p.m. City Council July 7. School board July 5 at 8 p.m. IOOF July 5 at 8 p.m. American Legion July 6 at 8 p.m.
Miss Karen Joel Schmidt and Terry W. Klink wed June 20 at First Methodist Church Columbus in a 2 pm ceremony officiated by Dr. Richard E. Carlyon. Bridesmaids wore pink crystalette gowns, a reception followed at Knights of Columbus Hall, and the couple plans to live in Lincoln after a wedding trip to Yellowstone and Colorado.
Funeral services for Selma J. Norton 87 were conducted Sunday at Swede Plain Methodist Church with Rev. John Ekwall and Rev. Harold Jensen officiating. Burial followed in Swede Plain Cemetery. Norton, born July 23 1877 near Swede Plain Polk, died June 17 at Suburban Hospital Bethesda Md. She left a son William Norton Osceola and daughter Evelyn Lincoln Bethesda Md, two grandsons and five great grandchildren, plus siblings and many friends.
Laura Marie Pauline Van Housen died Wednesday morning June 16 after a lengthy illness at age 67. She was born May 21 1898 near Hampton in Hamilton County to Jacob Fenster and Alvina Kohtz Fenster, both deceased, with brother Richard Fenster of Aurora as surviving kin. Laura was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church of Hampton. Arthur Van Housen and Laura …
Local residents host relatives and friends during the weekend and week at several households. Guests include the Dale Allison family and Sylvan Foxes of East Point Georgia visiting the Vance Tolines, and Dr. and Mrs H Haagen of Connecticut staying with the Victor Krols.
Mrs Virgil Spitz was elected school secretary at the District 18 meeting last Monday. The article notes family ties and local moves including Mrs Leslie Hohn-Fenster, and mentions community figures such as the Van Housens and the Gabriels. Details cover weddings, birthdays, and Father’s Day gatherings in the Osceola and Columbus areas.
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