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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
4
The Red Cross drive begins this month to raise fund contributions. The blood program is the chapter’s largest expense. In 1959 Polk County received 298 pints of blood at no patient cost. a $10.50 fee to the hospital covered shipping bottles and processing, with $2.97 kept by the blood center.
The 4 H Cheerie Sisters met Feb 29 at Linda McKeag home electing Carol Lee Dawes president Caroline Gwanson vice president Linda McKeag secretary Barbara Oberg Neve treasurer Barbara Buresh reporter. Leader Alice Dunn spoke on Planning your cloth is fun and one new member Caroline Swanson joined. Next meeting is Barbara Buresh home March 22 at 7 30 with lunch served by Mrs McKeag.
The Clover Clover Club held its first meeting of the year on February 19 at Gary Ahlquist’s home. Roll call named the intended project. Officers elected: President Jim Peterson, Vice-President Lee Boden, Secretary Chris Carlson, and News Reporter Gary Ahlquist.
On March 18 Gary Garey presented two films at the home of Lynn and Mike Anderson. Gary Ahlquist, Reporter.
The 4-H Homemaking Club met at Marcia Augustin's home on February 19 1960 with 12 old members and 2 new members Kathleen and Mary Lou Kresha. Leaders demonstrated tracing wheel and hem gauge. Discussion covered color for fabric and a department store trip to study materials. Next meeting at Carolyn and Janet Gerard's on March 11 1960. Valentine exchange followed. Beverly Wieseman
The Merry Mixers gathered February 26 at Jolene and Kathy Wiser’s home to plan room cleaning supplies and dust cloth containers. They played games sang club songs and shared a delicious lunch.
The Clear Creek Homemaker's Club met February 17 at Mrs. Glenn Augustin's home. Augustin led a lesson on Wall Accessories. Prizes awarded to Augustin, Reisdorff, and Johansen. Next meeting set for March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Hubert Jaax's home.
Miss Sharon Kay Albright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Albright of Meridian Idaho, wed Jerry L Smith of Nampa Idaho son of Jim Smith of Caldwell Idaho A double ring ceremony was held February 14 at 2 30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church Nam na Idaho in the presence of 60 guests Red carnat ions and white snapdrag ons were used in the decor with red and white bows Candles were lit by Gary Albright and Darrell Ehlers
A Nampa couple wed with a nylon lace gown and rhinestone tiara. The groom from Nampa High School served overseas and works for Western Electric. Guests include Mrs Hewitt of Shelby Nebraska. The piece then covers World Day of Prayer, noting 1960 observance March 4 and Canada led program.
Osceola women join with groups worldwide for the World Day of Prayer service at St Paul Lutheran Church this Friday at 2 PM Co chairs are Mrs Erwin Kiel and Mrs Robert Johnson Vocal solos by Mrs Robert Wieseman and Mrs Alton Johnson a Triple Trio from Osceola High School sings Readings by Mrs Paul Monson Mrs Don Johnson and a dramatic reading by Mrs Carl Johnson All area women are invited The World Day of Prayer began in 1887 in Lent and now spans 145 geographic areas.
A dense list of family visits and social gatherings from Blair to Silver Creek and Osceola. Omaha and Shelby guests mingle with local families. birthdays and anniversaries noted alongside church and school events. The column records dinners, card parties, bake sales, and a hospital visit, with multiple mentions of the Henggeler, Wyman, Burritt, Wieseman, and Urban families.
In response to the Fireman and Taxpayer the writer recalls a dinner tale about indecision. Don and Lloyd are praised for snow removal but lament limited street cooperation that hindered their efforts. The Jonal Famous intermission entertainment is listed with committee chairs and couples for various roles and duties.
Plans are underway for the 4th Annual Mid-State Square Dance Festival to be held at the National Guard Armory in Columbus Nebraska on April 30 1960. Harold Bausch of Leigh Nebraska will be the caller and has promised a fun packed afternoon and evening for all who attend. Jack Bates of Columbus Nebraska will MC. The festival, sponsored by Harolds Squares and Bar Nothing Squares, will include an afternoon workshop with an evening of square dancing.
Week long visitors listed at Walter Watts residence include Harley Warner Norman Walgren and several Mrs Schott Euse Houdershheldt and Watts family members plus Patty Gala Watts from Shelby. Sealey Mattress Special advertised in Kepner's Window with local entertaining at the Bryan home.
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