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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

Page

4

Girl Scout Round Table At Lutheran Church

A Girl Scout Round Table was held at the Lutheran Church last Thursday. Mari Belle James executive director of the Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council led the meeting. Fund Drive chair man Mrs Ralph Raikes of Ashland outlined fall plans. Attendees included Mesdames Robert V Johnson Bill Zedicher Howard Engert DeVern Rodene Vernon Johnson John Osenbaugh Ray Hawkins Roy Trotter Harold Klingman Marlin Johnson Art McVeigh.

Lutheran Church Mari Belle James Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council Ralph Raikes Ashland Mesdames Robert V. Johnson Bill Zedicher Howard Engert DeVern Rodene Vernon Johnson John Osenbaugh Ray Hawkins Roy Trotter Harold Klingman Marlin Johnson Art McVeigh

Gust Orlie Johnson Obituary in Hershey Nebraska

Gust Orlie Johnson of Hershey Nebraska died at Sutherland Hospital March 3 1961 at age 86. He married Amanda Swanson who died September 10 1945. Surviving are two sons and one daughter. Funeral services were at Maria Lutheran Church Hershey with Reverend Wendell Berggren officiating. Orlie lived on a farm west of Osceola and attended District 49 schools. He was an uncle of Harry Rodene of Osceola.

Gust Orlie Johnson Hershey Nebraska Sutherland Hospital Amanda Swanson Maria Lutheran Church Wendell Berggren Orlie Osceola Harry Rodene

Local social notes from Grand Island and York events

Brief items record visits and activities of residents including George B. Anderson Albert Schmoker and family at a wrestling match in Grand Island with relatives. Attendees at the Women s State Bowling Convention at the Yancey Hotel in Grand Island and York visitors stopping by Mrs Bond s mother. Omaha visitors Irene Colby Sandra and Linda dined with Edward Wagner family before stormy weather sent them home.

George B. Anderson Albert Schmoker Tom Schmoker Grand Island

Former Osceola Lady's Husband Dies in Wyoming

Gerald R. Crumbliss 42 of Cheyenne Wyoming died Monday in Sidney Nebraska while on a Union Pacific railroad run. Funeral services were held at Wiederspahn Chapel of the Chimes with Elks Lodge 660 in charge. He leaves a Cheyenne widow Doris and six children all in Cheyenne. Burial at Beth El Cemetery. He was formerly married to Doris Johnston of Osceola.

Gerald R. Crumbliss Cheyenne Wyoming Wiederspahn Elks Lodge Crumbliss Union Pacific Railroad Sidney Nebr Omaha Neb American Legion Brotherhood of Locomotive Doris Royce Marvin Mike Robin David Geraldine Effie Crumbliss Lincoln Evelyn DeLare Mae Bowen Ottawa Ill Satya Leon Gordon Crum Don Clizbe Charles Couch George O’hare Robert Case Francis Caldwell James McChesney James Kelley James Roberts Jess Goddard Roy Stauffer Robert Nugent Floyd Brandon Roy Clay Elmo Foster Clarence Laughlin Cal Ellis Beth el Doris Johnston Louie Johnston Osceola

Local Social Roundup From Osceola And Nearby

Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood and friends hosted at Miss Lil lie Johnson and Miss Vernelle Carlson on Friday. George Buchta and wife returned after a month in California visiting Los Angeles Long Beach and Ojai. Emma Tlamka assists at the Pearson home in Osceola. Bill Johansen attended a Bridge Party in Shelby hosted by Mrs Henry Augustin. Stan Seebold of Fremont visited Don Sterup and Darla Sunday. Charlotte Dinges of Omaha spent the weekend with Rose Dinges family. Norris Larson hosted the Try For High Pinochle club Sunday with prizes won by Dale Frizzell and Kenneth Studley. Jack Tindall was a guest. Alton Johnson returned home after car train injuries. Visitors included Clarence Carlson Nancy and Paul, Gary Conrad and children, Ralph Gillet Joyce and Pauline with Albert Schmoker.

Wren Sherwood Lillie Johnson Vernelle Carlson George Buchta Los Angeles Long Beach Ojai Calif Emma Tlamka Jim Pearson Osceola Bill Johansen Henry Augustin Shelby Stan Seebold Fremont Don Sterup Darla Charlotte Dinges Omaha Rose Dinges Norris Larson Dale Frizzell Kenneth Studley Jack Tindall Alton Johnson Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Clarence Carlson Nancy Paul Gary Conrad Ralph _ Gillet Joyce Pauline Albert Schmoker Kelly Lloyd Schlesinger Lydia Jaax Quentin Phyliss Gondringer Marilyn Saalfeld Columbus Herman Ernst Roy Morgan Dale Lucas Stromsburg York Clarence Bryant Bryant Wayne Schultz Frank Classen Randolph Delwayne Schultz Wausa Nebr Mmr Lee Schultz Norfolk Lee Wayne Wayne Beatty Lincoln Judy Koehler DeVern Rodene Kent Gary Larry Meister Albert W. Gabriel J. A. Cerny David Alvin Cerny Alvin Jr E. C. Schott Charles Augustin Rising City Mmes Ed Augustin Pat Augustin Harmon Augustin Wilhelm Kosch Glen Augustin Engelbert Gabel Bill Bryan Duane Green McCool Leonard Girardin Thousand Oaks C. J. Sutherland Jerry Tim Wauneta Tom Sutherland Kearney Elmer Pehrson William Deland J. V. Greig Glendale Willard Bader Palmer Earle Miller Richard Miller Russell Dora Lockard K. D. Fenderson Fenderson Mr. Deland Burdette Sandin Holdrege Rudolf Sandin Max Ernst Ida Ferris DeVerne Johnson Ft. Sill Okla Waldean Johnsons Ted Johnson Merle Johnson Roger Johnson Sidney Cheyenne Wyo Frank Joy Milan Winterset Iowa Tillman Joy Milo Cochrane Sam Cadwell Frank Hewitt Methodist Hospital Gayle Connie Jane Wagner H. W. Pratt M. A. Mills Augusta Lees William Monte Timm A. J. Herrmann E. A. Schnasse Lydia Engelhardt Roger Chas. Huggler Lu Ann Julius Cerny Raymond Simpson Salem Oregon George Anderson Sr George Anderson Jr Genoa Wm Campann Busy Bee Club Clarks Ansel Pehrson Claude Shank Charles Hoffer Ralph Swedenberg Guy Smith Asa Smith Pacific Junction Leon Hopwood Jeanne Jane Thelma Gibbins

Umshlers Visit Hartson Home During State Tournament

Mrs. Warren Umshler and daughters Sherry and Cam of Chadron stayed with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hartson from Wednesday to Sunday night. Their son Skip, Chadron High School freshman, plays for the Class B State Tournament winner. Mrs. Umshler is a Hartson daughter.

Warren Umshler Sherry Cam Chadron F. M. Hartson Lincoln Umshler Skip Hartsons

Top Notchers 4 H Club Holds March Meeting

Top Notchers 4 H group B met at Gaylen Wiser home on March 9 with county agent Mr Wiese visiting and showing 3 films. He discussed county show boxes with the group and Mrs Wiser served a delicious lunch at the close.

Top Notchers 4-H Gaylen Wiser Mr. Wiese

Community Notes Favor Guests and Visits Across Towns

Local families hosted and visited across Osceola Shelby Randolph Wausa and Lincoln. Travels included basketball tournament attendance in Lincoln and greetings from California relatives. Numerous dinners luncheons and birthday wishes highlighted by Johnson Cerny and Gabiel families and longtime friends.

Clear Creek Homemakers Plan Silent Auction

Clear Creek Homemakers Club held a meeting at Mrs. Lydia Jaax home where Mrs. Sam Gondringer taught a kitchen planning lesson. Mrs. Glen Augustin reported on a Columbus handicraft course. The group planned a silent auction for the next meeting and social hour featured Bunco.

Sam Gondringer Clear Creek

Community Dinner Guests Honor Russell’s First Birthday

Sunday gatherings across Palmer Columbus Holdrege and Lincoln include honoring Russell Bader Deland and visits from DeVerne Johnson and families. Many extended families from Kirksville Omaha York Genoa and Pacific Junction attended meals and events as part of weekend social life.

Easter Seal Campaign Kicks Off in 1961 Nebraska drive

County committee chairmen announced for the 1961 Easter Seal Campaign in Nebraska. The March 2 to April 2 drive marks 40 years of service to the crippled by the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults and 37 years by the Nebraska Society. About 90 percent of funds stay in the state for rehabilitation services. remaining support national programs. Local officers include Betty Majors as Chair, Catherine Hennings as Secretary, Robert Mills as Treasurer, with a committee featuring Carleton Anderson and others.

Nebraska Nattional Society For Crippled Children Nebraska Society For Crippled Children Nebraska Society National Society States District of Columbia Porto Rico Orson Perkins The Easter Seal Society Polk County Betty Majors Catherine Hennings

Shelby Girl Makes Florida Teen Connection

In Stuart Florida during a winter stay, 13 year old Jacky Brigham of Shelby met Jill Mosely daughter of Smilin Jack creator Zack Mosely. Jacky attended a teenage party at the Mosely home before returning with her family to Nebraska last week.

Stuart Florida Jacky Brigham Neil Brigham Shelby Jill Mosely Zack Mosely Nebraska Jacky Water Front Moseles

Dwight Bush Undergoes Major Surgery in Omaha Hospital

Last Friday Dwight Bush entered Clarkson hospital in Omaha for major surgery on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trotter and family visited over the weekend with her father, Floyd Loftis, in Arlington.

Dwight Bush Clarkson Hospital Omaha Roy Trotter Floyd Loftis Arlington

Osceola Church Schedule for March Events

First Methodist Church Osceola Nebraska lists March activities led by Ray E Hawkins. Choirs on Thursday March 16 and 23 at 8 p.m. Church school and services Sunday March 19 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Various meetings and Vacation School Institutes run March 20 to 24 with partner churches and sessions.

First Methodist Osceola Nebraska Ray E. Hawkins Loup Clarks St. Paul Presbyterian Church

St Paul Lutheran Weekly Schedule and Meetings

Rev. Robert V. Johnson serves as vice pastor with services and meetings listed. Thursday includes junior and senior choirs and congregational study and worship. Friday evening lent service. Monday Luther League. Tuesday finance committee meets.

ST. Paul Lutheran Robert V. Johnson Luther League

Calvary Lutheran Church Swede Home March Events

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swede Home lists events from March 16 to 22. Luther League Thursday at 7 30 p m and guest pastor G M Christensen at Lenten services Wednesday. Confirmation instruction Saturday morning with Passion Sunday on March 19.

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church OF Dennis Johnson G. M. Christensen

Osceola Moves Highlight Local Family Transfers

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bernt with family relocated from Columbus to the Tlamka residence in southeast Osceola. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones visited Friday evening with Miss Lillie Johnson.

Donald Bernt Columbus Tlamka Osceola Oscar Jones Lillie Johnson

District 54 By Mrs. Bill Imhoff

Two new grandchildren announced this week Kathy Ann Barker born March 3 in Whittier California weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and a boy born March 10 at Clarkson Hospital Omaha to Duracinski family. Several local families hosted gatherings and visits with friends and relatives across Fullerton and surrounding areas.

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