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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

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Vern L Deay dies at 56 in Osceola obituary

Vern L Deay born May 29 1887 in Padora Kansas son of Louis M and Josephine Deay died March 3 at age 56 years 9 months 3 days He was a Greens Chapel Methodist Church member survived by four children and wife Dora Christine Renner predeceased him Funeral held Monday at the Methodist Church Osceola with Rev Randall officiating Pallbearers and Greens Chapel quartet provided music

Vern Loama Deay Louis M Josephine Deay Padora Kansas Greens Chapel Louisiana California Dora Christine Renner Polk County Green Chapel Osceola Arlen Youngdal High Prairie District Neola Anderson Vaughn Air Corps Mustang Field Reno Okla Barbara Jo Rystrom L. M. Deay Richvale Calif Flora Turner Hazel Smith San Francisco Wise Todd Goodland Clark Ellwyn Dora Lee Youngdahl Methodist Church Randall J. L. Hurd Andrew Hanson FE. R. Dillsaver S. H. Cook Fred Randall W. L. Hollister C. W. Hennings Oo. R. Hennings Harry Obrist John Renner D. D. Newcomer

Mrs John Wieseman obituary of Wisconsin born Nebraska to Colorado

Mrs Carolina Houser Wieseman born March 8 1864 in Brookfield Wisconsin died February 27 at daughter Martha Kaestner's home near Burlington Colorado Survived by three sons Leonard Arthur Walter all of Osceola one daughter Martha Kaestner Burlington Colorado one brother Henry Houser Columbus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services held at Valley Methodist Church and burial in Osceola cemetery

Carolina Houser Wieseman Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin Martha Kaestner Burlington Colorado Butler County Nebraska Columbus John Wieseman Platte Valley The Valley Methodist Church Leonard Arthur Walter Osceola

Miss Viola Sorensen C O Montgomery Ward York Item Line

Montgomery Ward in York invites orders for hard to find clothing items. The catalog includes overalls and overshoes, with complete lines for customers when local stores cannot supply goods.

Viola Sorensen Montgomery Ward York Ndbriaska

Men in Service Notes From Local Area Departures and Promotions

Local service members are cited for recalls, arrivals, and duty changes. CPO Lester Peters left for San Francisco after leave with his mother Alma Peters. Aviation Cadet Vaughn Deay came from El Reno by family death. Sgt Rex Dunn left for Camp Shelby after furlough. Pvt Donald Malek from Burbank spent furlough with parents and will report to Fresno. Cpl Howard Boden promoted to Sergeant in Puerto Rico. Seaman Dean Everitts serves in the South Pacific. Bert Hulquest writes from North Africa. Tech Sgt Donald Wilcox overseas. Cpl John Craven and wife to furlough in Nevada. Marl Timm to return to Los Angeles after medical discharge. Pvt Jack Hastings reports overseas. Sgt Kenneth Wallace to surgical school in Atlanta after two weeks with parents.

Pfe Donald Malek Burbank California Osceola George Malek Pvt Malek Lockheed Fesno Calif Kenneth Wallace Atlanta O.O0. Wallace North Pacific

Fairview News: Local Visits and Moves Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs Floyd Frizzell and children of Wood River visited in Roy Frizzel home on Thursday. Pete Lasner who bought a farm near Fullerton came Sunday to get their furniture. LeRoy Rhodes and Caroline visited Lincoln for a few days. Joel Tomasmeez and son moved from Havens to the farm vacated by the C M Johnson family last week. Ted Delamore suffered another stroke Sunday. Havens bridge reopened for light traffic. Marjoro Barexn went to Omaha for several days of medical treatment.

Floyd Frizzell Wood River Roy Frizzel Pete Lasner Fullerton LeRoy Rhodes Caroline Lincoln Joel Tomasmeez Havens C. M. Johnson Ted Delamore Havens Bridge

RECORD HONOR ROLL AND LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT

RECORD HONOR ROLL Chas R Timm A F Anderson Lydia Engelhardt W H Smith Ed Lyons W O Fudge Oscar Williams Fred Wieseman Dick Merrick Merle Dawes New W F Dunn Mrs Victor Thelander Wm Zimmerman Naptha Gas cleans clothes and costs 35c a gallon at CrouseTex Drug Store.

Chas. R. Timm A. F. ‘Anderson Lydia Engelhardt W. H. Smith Ed Lyons W. O. Fudge Oscar Williams Fred Wieseman Dick Merrick Merle Dawes W. F. Dunn CrouseTex Drug Store

Local Social Notes From Osceola Area

A sequence of brief social items notes visits and furloughs among area families. George and George Zieg with George and Arthur Hultquist families visited Osceola. Donald Malek home on furlough. Swede Plain WSCS honored L P Samuelson on her leap year birthday with Rev A W Samuelson present. Hultquist daughters guests of August Fisher. Chas Fisher recently returned from overseas. Amy Myers hosted dinner for Kenneth Myers birthday. Frank Leibee of Exeter visited Herman Anderson. Maurice Lamoree family visited Hooper Mead and Wayne before returning home.

George Zieg York Arthur Hultquist George Malek Osceola Donald Malek L. P.samuelson WSCS A. W.samuelson Mulvane Kan Fisher Chas. Fisher Amy Myers B. L. Myers Lloyd Erickson

District 54 News Roundup: Local Moves and Family Updates

District 54 reports Bud Winkleman travels to Columbus after navy courses at Crete. Sgt. Maurice Frizzel returns from furlough. Mollie Carman's grandson Junior Nelson wed Cleo Shively of Sutherland. Pratt children cared for as Mrs. Pratt visits New Jersey. Junior Wamsley to join armed forces from Colorado March 13. Reisdorf son Ray writes from Italy. a year-old letter arrives.

Charles Brand Mollie Carman Bud Winkleman Columbus Crete Maurice Frizzel Junior Nelson North Platte Andrew Nelson Cleo Shively Sutherland Neb Harvey Burgess L. E. Pratt

District No 18 Guest Visits and Local Moves Near Duncan

Bob Jauch of the merchant marines from the east coast spent Tuesday evening as a guest of Mrs. Josie Benda and sons. Dale Enyeart departed Saturday for California after a 15 day furlough with his brother Orville and family. James Gonka and Phil Micek helped Walter Dush move to a farm north of Duncan Thursday, while Mr and Mrs Hardy Christenson also moved nearby on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Lassek attended a farewell party near Duncan for Mr and Mrs Steve Lassek, who are moving to Duncan this week. Mr and Mrs Steve Lassek plan to relocate to Duncan this week. Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko visited briefly Thursday with Miss Valeria Tryba in Columbus.

Bob Jauch Merchant Marines East Coast Josie Benda Dale Enyeart California Orville James Gonka Phil Micek Walter ‘Dush Duncan Hardy Christensen Frank Lassek Steve Lassek Edward Lisko Valeria Tryba Columbus

St Paul Lutheran Church Lenten and Sunday Schedule

Everett L. Bexell, pastor, announces regular Lenten services March 8 and 15, senior choir and Luther League activities, Sunday School and Bible Classes March 12, and a Home Mission Festival appearance March 10 at Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville. Confirmations March 11 precede morning worship and evening Bible study.

Everett L. Bexell WMS Otto E. Olson Fridhem ‘Lutheran Hordville Jesus Authority Luther League Emmanuel Fernanders Roy Cox

Kodak Finishing Opens Daniels Studio in Columbus

25c Kodak Finishing partners with Daniels Studio in Columbus to mail films for customers. The service expands access to processing and delivery of photographed reels and prints.

Kodak Daniels Studio Columbus Mail Films

Mrs Harry McBeth Dies at Grand Island

Mrs. Harry McBeth, 59, died at Grand Island Monday afternoon March 6 after prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, and a grandson. Funeral services are held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church with burial to follow.

Harry McBeth Grand Island Methodist Church Osceola

Kindergarten Opens April 3 at Osceola School

Beginning April 3 and ending May 12, a kindergarten will be held under Miss Dorothy Gondringer at the Osceola school building. Parents should contact Supt. Hanson at the high school, phone 219. Children turning six by January 1, 1945 are urged to attend.

Dorothy Gondringer Osceola Supt Hanson

Shelby Hospital News Births and Local Procedures

Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson of Osceola welcomed a baby girl Judy Karen born Friday March 3. George Gondringer of Shelby had tonsils removed Monday. Donald Schutt of Osceola had an appendectomy Tuesday. Adolf Heimer near Shelby had tonsil removal Tuesday. Mrs Ben Treadway left hospital Sunday improved. Mr and Mrs Coyle Fadschild of Rising City welcomed a seven pound baby girl. Mr and Mrs John Martin of Rising City announce a seven pound baby girl this week.

Harold Nelson Osceola Judy Karen George Gondringer Shelby Donald ‘Schutt Adolf Heimer Near Shelby Ben Treadway Coyle Fadschild Rising City John Martin

Farewell Party Welcomes Hambecks in Hill Crown

Neighbors in Hill Crown gather Tuesday night to bid farewell to the Lester McCormick family and warmly welcome the Hambecks. Albert Krumbach departs for the Navy as the second Krumbach to serve. Dorothy Thelen is re-elected to teach District 16 for another year. Ernie Gabriel reports arrival in England with the army. Frances Hambeck visits from Abbie with siblings Lillian and Emil.

Hill Crown Lester McCormick Hambeck Gerhardt Lux DeTurk Albert Krumbach Mivuas Krumbach Navy Krumbachs I Navy Dorothy Thelen Dist Leonard

Births and notices from Greens Chapel area

Ed and Mary Schinzel announce a son Joseph eight pounds born at Stromsburg hospital on Saturday March 4. Fred and Dora Lee Yungdahl welcome an eight pound daughter born Friday March 3. Burdette Obrist leaves Crete for Naval Air Corps training. Ensign red Rasp of the U S Submarine Service is on active duty in the Pacific. July Workers meet March 15 at Mrs. Alvin Burkes home. The Powells and Mary Beth left for California. Henry Olson Jr Myron Hansen stay at the Powell home to help with trucking. Mrs Joan McWeathy of Fontana Calif left after six weeks with her parents. Mrs Lawrence Twarling visits Los Angeles. The Rasp and Abolt families visit. Henry Olson Jr and Sr visit in Hordville.

Ed Schinzel Joseph Stromsburg Fred Yungdahl High Prairie District Dora Lee Burdette Obrist Crete Naval Air ‘Corps Baldwin Newcomer Ft. Leavenworth D. D. Newcomer Red Rasp U. S. ‘Submarine Service Pacific Alvin Burke D. E. Powell Mary Beth California Henry Olson Jr Myron Hansen Powell Joan McWeathy Fontana Calif Frank Rystrom Lawrence Twarling Carol Donelson Los Angeles John Rasp Shelby F. L. Rasp Gresham N. S. Abolt

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

Mrs. August Swanson thanks friends and relatives for letters cards flowers and gifts received during her hospital illness and wishes blessings on all who remembered her.

August Swanson

Heckman Family Relocates to Swede Home Area Farm

Mr and Mrs George Heckman and their daughter have moved from their east of town farm to a new farm in the Swede Home vicinity.

George Heckman

County Victory Garden Committee Sets 1944 Plans

Acting Agent Phillip Sutton and Home Agent Eva Bute met with the Polk County Victory Garden committee to discuss increasing home and community gardens. The Defense Council urges each family to grow enough food for one year, stressing larger gardens for town residents.

Polk County Victory Garden Committee Phillip Sutton Eva Bute Sutton Defense Council

Garden Bulletins Available at Extension Office

Several helpful bulletins for gardeners are available at the Extension office. If interested call 82 at Osceola and ask for any of these CC74 Fruit for Home Use CC Grow Good Gardens Extension Circular 1211 Nebraska Farm Vegetable Gardens.

Osceola Nebraska Farm

Local 4-H Clubs urged to enroll this week

Local 4-H leaders are urged to enroll their clubs during the current week to aid victory efforts. Enrollment has been received at the Extension Service Office for the Victory 4-H Club led by Arthur Deeter and Mrs Rex Briz ham and the St Marys Parish 4-H Club led by Father Ed Jaworowski and Mrs Hardy Christensen.

Victory Arthur Deeter Rex Brizham St. Mary’s Parish Ed Jaworowski Hardy Christensen Extension Service

Polk County Home Demonstration Council Holds Meeting

The Polk County Home Demonstration Council met at the Court House on Wednesday afternoon March 1 with Miss Nelle Wisely presiding. Miss Mary Ellen Brown aided in drafting a constitution and officers were elected.

Polk County Court House Nelle Wisely Mary Ellen Brown Lincoln John Staroscik Osceola Pres Kenneth Olson Stromsburg Secy Treas Nelle ‘Wisely Hattie Newman State Council Broken Bow

Marion Everett Crosley obituary announces long Iowa life

Marion Everett Crosley born August 9 1870 in Mount Ayr Ringgold County Iowa died March 1 1944 at age 73 years 6 months and 23 days. He married Frances McKinney March 20 1905 in Winterset Iowa and remained with United Brothern church in Patterson. Surviving relatives include brother Frank Crosley Omaha sister Mrs Sadie Chrestensen Friend wife and several stepchildren near Broken Bow. Funeral at Kepner Chapel conducted by Rev Everett Bexell with Osceola cemetery interment.

Marion Everett Crosley Everett Crosley Mount Ayr Ringgold County Iowa Frances McKinney Winterset United Brothern Church Patterson Frank ‘Crosley Omahe Sadie Chrestensen Friend C. ‘C. Raymers Atkinson Broken Bow Kepner Chapel Everett Bexell Osceola Cemetery

Mrs John Grossnicklaus Dies After Brief Illness

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Victor ia Grossnicklaus 38 who died Monday at St Marys hospital Columbus after five days as a patient. Death was due to anemia. She was born December 190d in Polk county and lived in Osceola and Columbus. Survived by husband John, daughter Alice, mother Kate Raczor, two sisters and eight brothers. Burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Victoria Grossnicklaus St. Mary’s Hospital Columbus St. Mary’s Catholic Church Pilsno Ed Jaworowski Polk County Kate John Kaczor St. Bonaventure Church Chicago Rose Dell Joe Kaczor Duncan Leo Osceola Ben West Point Frank Steve Clarence Alex Italy Silver Creek

Postponed Walgreen Sale Held This Saturday

Snow delayed the C. O. Walgreen sale and it will now be held Saturday March 11. See ad elsewhere in the paper for details.

C. O. Walgreen

Polk County Boy in U S Army Serving Uncle Sam

Cpl. Roland White 21 son of Mr and Mrs Walter White of Shelby entered the U S Army in January 1943. He serves with the Gas Supply Co somewhere in New Guinea keeping essential fuel and equipment moving for the forces.

Polk County Sam Cpl Roland White Walter White Shelby U. S. Army The Gas Supply Co New Guinea

Highway 81 to receive complete hard surfacing

State Engineer Wardner Scott announced that U S Highway 81 through Nebraska will be fully hard surfaced. Contracts for bituminous surfacing and armor coats totaling 576 141 were awarded on several projects. Plans cover 11 6 miles along the route and 1 4 miles relocation at Chester with additional work from Madison north 6 5 miles and Hebron to Chester. Surveys extend from Yankton bridge to U S 20 and from Columbus area, pending funding and state needs.

Wardner Scott Nebraska Scott Chester Madison Hebron Yankton Bridge Columbus Platte River Congress National Interregional Highway Committee

Local families gather for birthdays and visits across Gresham area

Mrs. Mary Cerny and relatives traveled from Columbus to Wayland to honor Mr. and Mrs. N V Gondringer. Gabels hosted a 20 person family reunion at Alfred Gabel home. Ramona Schott and Theresa Gabel visited Lincoln. Several households hosted Sunday guests in Shelby Stromsburg and Stromsburg area. Johnnie Cerny returned from Omaha six week farm leave. Margaret Ann Recd celebrated birthday with school patrons. Wm Campann returned from Valley visit. Bruce Pickett and Burt Dunn hosted Sunday dinner. Tom Schmoker attended Ed Schott party. Farmers welcomed a heavy snow blanket last week.

Mary Cerny Richard Merrick Bob Columbus Wayland Gresham N. V. Gondringer Gabel Alfred Gabel Ramona ‘Schott Theresa Gabel Mary Rose Schott Lincoln Hubert Alt Lawrence Leo Albers Margaret Ann Recd Wm.Campann Donald Miller Valley Bruce Pickett Burt Dunn Tom Schmoker Ed Schott

Wallpaper Packs and Rolls at Montgomery Ward

Montgomery Ward in York Nebraska advertises a full line of the finest paper wallpaper available in packs or individual rolls.

Montgomery Ward York, Nebraska

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Ray L. Vrbka Joe Vrbka Shelby High School Farragut Idaho Indianapolis Indiana Radio Naval School Vern L. Deay C.P.O Lester Peters Naval Base Alma Peters Vaughn Deay el ‘Reno W. L. Deay Rex Dunn Fred Dunn Foreign Service Camp Shelby Mississippi Howard Boden Puerto Rico Gust Boden Dean Everitts Naval Seebees South Pacific D. B. Hulquest Bert Hulquest North Africa Pvt. Hulquest Signal Radio Service Co W. E. Wilcox Tech Sgt Donald Wilcox John Craven Cpl. Craven Nevada Craven Henderson Marl Timm Seebees Norfolk Virginia Jack Hastings Mrs R. N. Hastings Fairview News Victor Thelander Wm. Zimmerman ST. Paul Lutheran Church Shelby Hospital News Mrs. Henry Olson Jr Mrs. Henry Olson Sr John Grossnicklaus Wesley Chapel
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