Former Osceola Teacher Maude Reed Rites Held
Maude Fern Reed born October 31 1902 near Gresham Polk County Nebraska died Tuesday March 11 at Harris Hospital Chappell Nebraska age 38 4 11. Funeral services were held Friday at the Wayland church.
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Osceola
Maude Fern Reed
Gresham
Polk County
Nebraska
Harris
Chappell
Blue Ridge
York College
Maude
Fullerton
Harlan C. Fuehrer
Scottsbluff
Fuehrer
Wayland Christian Church
Clyde Reed
Harold Covey
Stromsburg
Raymond Reed
York
Wayland Church
Early Polk County Settler Mrs. Sue Miller Dies
Mrs. Sue Miller 87 died at Lincoln on Sunday March 16 following a long illness. Born in Illinois she came to Nebraska as an early settler on the Blue River southeast of Osceola. She lived much of her life here and later resided with daughter Mrs. Henry Zang. Survived by daughter Mrs. Ray Leibee of Beatrice another son George of Oregon two brothers Oscar of Torrington Wyoming and Will of Fullerton Nebraska. Funeral services were held at Kepner Funeral Home and burial in Hoffer cemetery.
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Polk County
Sue Miller
Lincoln
Miller
Illinois
Nebraska
Blue River
Osceola
Henry Zang
Zang
Ray Leibee
Beatrice
George
Oregon
Oscar
Torrington
Wyo
Will
Fullerton
Nebr
Kepner Funeral Home
Hoffer Cemetery
4-H Clubs Organize Officers For New Year
The Junior Stockman's Club met Monday night in the county extension office and elected officers for the year, including President Paul Walgren and Secretary Wengel Hellstrom. The Forestry Club, eight members strong, elected Bud Anderson as president and Lois Anderson as leader, with next meetings planned at Harold Hedlund's and John Carlson's homes.
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Paul Walgren
Harlan Youngland
Wengel Hellstrom
Bernard Berck
Harold Hedlund
Forestry Club
Arthur Anderson
Bud Anderson
Raymond Walgren
Richard Walgren
Darlene Anderson
Lois Anderson
John Carlson
Methodist Church Announces March 23 Services
Rev A W Lapthorne pastorates announce Sunday March 23 schedule Church School at 10 Morning worship and sermon The Message of Spring at 11 Evening service at 7 30 closes this series on Discourse of the general theme Methodist World Mission Everyone welcome Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 pm
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A. W. Lapthorne
World Mission
Branting Family Visits. Local Board Nominees Withdraw
News from Stromsburg reports the Branting family visiting Wahoo to see son Kermit at Luther College. Board of Education nominees Ben Stromberg and A D Anderson withdrew. Arthur Twarling and Morris Johnson were selected. Others visited Lincoln, Shelby, and Wichita for work and family events.
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Stromsburg
H. B. Branting
Dee Ann
Wahoo
Kermit
Luther College
Ben Stromberg
A. D. Anderson
Board of Education
Arthur Twarling
Morris Johnson
O. D. Graves
Herbert Olson
Frank Nordberg
Dick Sundberg
Ralph Nordberg
L. C
Social Notes from Stoner: Local Visits and Family Events
Miss Evelyn Scholz spent Sunday with the Martin Scholz family then returned to work in North Platte. Horace McKeag and wife drove to Fullerton to take her mother Mrs Walter Russel home after a week with the McKeags. Mrs Sue Miller died in Lincoln. her daughter Mrs Henry Zang was notified. Will Davis returned to Silver Creek after months with the Charles Youngstrom home. Glen Hendrickson attended Lulu Hendrickson's birthday party at Laura Hendrickson's home. Rudolph Janicek funeral in Columbus. Ervin and Holly Grossnicklaus attended with Roy Grossnicklaus family. Marak entered Osceola hospital for tonsil removal. Ed Watts and family enjoyed Sunday dinner with Earl Watts.
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Evelyn Scholz
Martin Scholz
North Platte
Horace McKeag
Fullerton
Walter Russel
McKeags
Henry Zang
Sue Miller
Lincoln
Will Davis
Silver Creek
Charles Youngstrom
Glen Hendrickson
Lulu Hendrick
Laura Hendrickson
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Holly Grossnicklaus
Rudolph Janicek
Roy Grossnicklaus
Columbus
James Pearson
Naomi
Clem Marak
Marak
Osceola Hospital
Ed Watts
Ralph
Adelaide Dahlstedt
Lena Kumpf
Earl Watts
Luther League and Lenten Devotion at Local Church
Rev John Oberg leads Luther League gathering in church parlors with the Elmer Johnson and Hannah Monson families as part of a mid week Lenten devotional The Word of Loneliness This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Lent with Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 and Evening Worship at 730 The Cross and the World is the Evening Worship topic Harmony Society meets next week at Mrs H B Eklund’s home
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Lutheran Church
John Oberg
Luther League
Elmer Johnson
Hannah Monson
Harmony Society
H. 8
Eklund
Birth certificates surge after new law order
Since the new birth certificate law, the county judge’s office reports growing demand. Under Judge Merrick, five applications have been approved while four more are awaiting action from distant former residents seeking certified records.
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Merrick
Nebraska Art and Education Initiatives Highlight University Efforts
Life magazine photographed the University of Nebraska for an April issue showing Morrill Hall art collections and campus activities. The report notes the College of Agriculture fielding thousands of farm problem inquiries, soil analyses, and insect identifications, plus a statewide farmer advisory presence. It also mentions an annual well driller conference, near perfect Arts and Sciences faculty evaluation, and a new visual education service with 200 film reels for schools statewide.
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Cornhus Kings
University of Nebraska
Life Magazine
Morrill Hall
Life
Nebraska
Nebraska Art Association
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Department of Animal Pathology
College of Arts and Sciences
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
District News Recap of Visits Birthdays and Travel
District No 18 reports visits from Mr and Mrs Anderson of Cheyenne Wyoming relatives with Mrs Ralph Hasselbach. Mr and Mrs Conrad Messing host a birthday for Mrs Adolph Gabel. Philip Micek Arthur Cockson and Adrian Micek return from a ten day trip to St Joseph Chicago and Detroit. District 18 wins many awards at the District 16 spelling contest. Rudolph Janicek 63 dies. funeral held in Columbus with burial at Bellwood.
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District No
Anderson
Ralph Hasselbach
Lloyd Anderson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Conrad Messing
Adolph Gabel
Philip Micek
Arthur Cockson
Adrian Micek
St. Joseph
Chicago
Detroit
District 18
District 16
Rudolph Janicek
Columbus
Bellwood
West Side Community Notes Spell Out Local Happenings
The choir meets for Sunday practice at 2 00 PM. Mrs Harlan Johnson will entertain the T C W club on Thursday March 27. Mr and Mrs Hiram Tewel welcome an eight pound girl born Monday March 17. Mr and Mrs Ansel Frederickson celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with about 25 relatives Sunday afternoon. Friends visited the Forss home Sunday evening, refreshments served, gifts given.
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West Side
Harlan Johnson
Hiram Tewel
Ansel Fredrickson
Frank Bolton
Bill Larson
Clarence Larson
Will Fjell
Adolph Forss
Carter Hernbloom Wedding in Columbus Ohio 1941
Miss June Carter of Shelby and Clifford Hernbloom of Osceola were married at the Methodist church in Columbus on March 17, 1941. Bride's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Herman Kumpf attended. The couple plan to move to Texas after the ceremony.
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Carter
June Carter
Shelby
Clifford Hernbloom
Osceola
Methodist Church
Columbus
Herman Kumpf
Ed Carter
Shelby High School
Will Hernbloom
Hernbloom
Texas
Hornbloom
Will Spring Ever Come Weather Stirs Irish Pride
Cold weekend slows spring onset as temperatures plunge to 12 degrees after a brief warm spell. Residents notice minimal green on lawns and fields while St Patrick’s Day attire signals hopes for milder days ahead.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Sons of Erin
Seed Brom egrass Early in Nebraska Seeding Guide
Nebraska extension advisory notes early spring seeding for bromegrass can yield stands if soil and moisture permit. Plant Nebraska or Kansas Brown seed, seed early, use grain drill, plant 12 to 14 pounds per acre with 1 to 3 pounds alfalfa, and roll the seed bed for firm coverage.
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Nebraska
G T. Webster
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Kansas
Wesley Chapel Residents Note Weekend Visits and Obituary Attendance
Miss Margaret Anderson returned home from a visit with a sister in Omaha. Vernie and Howard Bierlie and families of Columbus were Suds visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bierlie. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brigham attended a cousin's funeral in Lincoln. C. R. Timm Elton Berck Gus Boden and others attended the Farmers Union district convention in York. Mrs. Steve Corbitt reports using the same bread starter for eight years.
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Margaret Anderson
Omaha
Vernie
Howard Bierlie
Eamilies
Columbus
Chester Bierlie
Homer Brigham
Lincoln
C. R. Timm
Elton Berck
Gus Boden
Oscar Boden
F. C. West
Edith Pearson
Farmers Union
York
Steve Corbitt
Victor Area PTA Postponed and Community Meetings Ahead
The PTA of Victor is postponed until further notice. The Brotherhood will meet on March 24. Victor Club gathering at Mrs. O. Hennings on March 25. Greens Chapel Ladies Aid meets March 27. Social events hosted by Mrs. Abbie Richards and Mrs. Roy Hurd. Jolly Workers meet with Mrs. George Steever on March 28 with entertaining by Mrs. Lawrence Twarling and Mrs. Clyde Austin. Birth announcement for David Lynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Larson at Stromsburg hospital on Saturday March 15. Several local residents visit relatives in Lincoln and Omaha. Kenneth Hollister has appendectomy at Stromsburg hospital. Mrs. Alvin Burke to Clarkson hospital in Omaha. Local families host and visit in Hebron, Osceola, Centralia, and Mexico communities. County Agent Cruise travels with Polk County men to Minneapolis for 4-H dairy calf negotiations.
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Vernon Anderson
Lincoln
Ray Werner
W. F. Wynn
Omaha
Pat Tallon
Fullerton
Elmer Kinberg
Kenneth Hollister
Stromsburg
Alvin Burke
Clarkson Hospital
Elmore Nelson
Hebron
Tracy Nelson
Dwight Newcomer
Polk County
Minneapolis
Victor Johnson
Moline
Ill
G. J. Mentink
Ralph
Osceola
J. G. Rosdahl
Russell Kries
Charley Libby
Centralia
Thos, Kries
Raymond McCarty
Mexico
Mr. Kries
McCool
Card of Thanks for Mrs Harlan Fuehrer
Family members express gratitude for kind thoughts flowers and deeds during illness and after the death of Mrs Harlan Fuehrer C B Reed Harold Covey Raymond Reed and others sign the notice acknowledging support from friends and relatives
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Harlan Fuehrer
Harlan C. Fuehrer
C. B. Reed
Harold Covey
Raymond Reed
Fairview Social Notes And Local Movements
Mrs. Donald Long and daughter of Osceola visit in the Hastings home while Mr. Long seeks work in Los Angeles. George Heinemeyer improves and can be up part of the time. Homer Mustard visited the Mont Mustard home. the latter moved to the Ped McCormick farm. Dale Frizzel seeks employment in Gering Neb. Carl Bryant and family of Hastings guests of Rev Hamilton. LeRoy Rhodes in Lincoln. Dale Buchta returns from agriculture college. Mrs. Sam Cadwell hosts granddaughter Caroline Thompson’s fourth birthday. Arthur Kohl home visits. Dorothy Jones returns home with them. Walter Towslee dies in Oakland, Calif.. born and raised in Silver Creek, married Nellie Mustard.
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Fairview News
Donald Long
Osceola
W. D. Hastings
Long
Los Angeles
George Heinemeyer
Homer Mustard
Mont Mustard
Ped McCormick
Dale Frizzel
Gering
Neb
Carl Bryant
Hastings
Hamilton
LeRoy Rhoades
Lincoln
Dale Buchta
Agriculture College
Sam Cadwell
Caroline Thompson
E. Norris
H. Thompson
Lester Anderson
Pauline
Oakland
Calif
Silver Creek
Nellie Mustard
Community Notes from Monroe and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs John Staroscik and daughters visited at the home of Mr and Mrs John Stec in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Anderson of Cheyenne Wyoming are here for a week visiting Mrs Ralph Hasselbach. Altar Society conducted by Mrs E Messing and Mrs Fred Bernt at Messing home. A benefit card party at the Cerny home raised net proceeds of 311.00. Teachers reassigned with Dale Watkins rehired at District 16 and George Conklin at District 68. Elsie Kropach will teach at District 55 and Vincent Messing at St Antony School near Tarnow Nebraska. Rev Jansen Mrs Edward Messing and Terence with Misses Anna Cerny and Sophia Kresha attended the Deanery Meeting of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in York.
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Dale Watkins
George Conklin
Elsie Kropach
Vincent Messing
St. Anthony’s School
Tarnow
Nebraska
Jansen
Edward Messing
Terence
Anna Cerny
Sophia Kresha
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
York
Knives From Syria Highlight High School Program
The high school presented Knives From Syria at the auditorium Tuesday evening to raise funds for a Genoa trip for the District Dramatic Contest. Irvin Deeds read Skeeters and will perform at Genoa. Earlier, the Floradora Sextette Crawford Campbell and Freida Buchholz offered several musical numbers as part of the program.
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Syria
Genoa
Irvin Deeds
Skeeters
Floradora
Crawford ,Campbell
Freida Buchholz
Penny thieves active target local homes
A burglar has been stealing Indian Head pennies from multiple houses over several days. About ten dollars in pennies were taken from the Wes Snider residence. The Snider family has since left for California.
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Wes Snider
Sniders
California
Longer residence for relief favored by county board
Platte county board of supervisors endorses a bill to extend the residence requirement for relief eligibility to 12 months. The board ordered a copy of the resolution sent to Senator Tom Lambert of Columbus.
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Platte County Board of Supervisors
Tom Lambert
Columbus
P. E. O. Elects Officers
The P. E. O. Sisterhood of Osceola elected officers at its meeting held at Mrs. Harry Pratt's home last Thursday. Officers named were President Mrs. W. O. Hansen, Vice President Mrs. Harry Pratt, Recording Secretary Mrs. Cecil DeLand, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. D. R. Byers, Treasurer Mrs. M. A. Mills, Chaplain Mrs. Bert Smith, and Guard Mrs. George Inness.
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P.E.O
Osceola
Harry Pratt
W. O. Hansen
Cecil DeLand
D. R. Byers
M. A. Mills
Bert ‘Smith
George Inness
Swanson Bates Wed In Topeka Wedding
Miss Helen Swanson daughter of Mrs Nels Swanson now in Greens Chapel and Wm Bates of Kansas City were married February 14 1941 in Topeka Kansas. Mrs Bates a Osceola High School graduate has worked in Kansas City for years and they will reside in Kansas City.
Osceola Hospital News Highlights Local Admissions
Clem Marak had his tonsils removed at the hospital Monday. Mrs. Henny Augustin of Shelby was admitted Saturday for medical treatment. Miss Vertie Heitzman is reported improving. Mrs. Hattie Anderson was released Tuesday and taken to her daughter’s home. Mrs. Minnie Richert of Polk continues to be somewhat improved.
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Osceola Hospital
Clem Marak
Henny Augustin
Shelby
Vertie Heitzman
Hattie Anderson
Axe Fredrickson
Minnie Richert
Polk
Funeral services held Thursday for Mrs Hayes
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Kepner Funeral Home for Mrs Ellen Hayes who died Sunday at a Topeka Kansas hospital. She was the daughter of Mrs A Weberg of this city. Obituary will follow next week.
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Hayes
Kepner Funeral Home
Ellen Hayes
Topeka, Kansas
A. Weberg
Missionaries Delbert Hall Guests at Polk Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Delbert Hall pastors on furlough from Africa were luncheon guests in Rev Bailey home Tuesday. Hall spoke at the Baptist church that evening and movies depicting life in Africa were shown along with a sermon. Free Methodist members honored Mrs Parks pastor's wife at John Cohagan home with an apron shower and a Bible character discussion after supper.
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Polk
Delbert Hall
Africa
Bailey
Hall
Baptist Church
John Cohagan
Parks
Lincoln Star trial offer for daily paper outside city
The Lincoln Star offers one dollar for eleven weeks daily edition or one dollar and seventy five cents for daily with Sunday mailed to Nebraska and Kansas. Readers are invited to order directly through The Osceola Record office to keep posted on important news.
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Lincoln Star
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kansas
Osceola
For Sale six row geed barley 1940 yield 37 bu acre
For sale a six row geed barley with a 1940 yield of 37 bushels per acre offered by Al Houser. The location is three miles east and three miles north of Shelby. Seller: Albert Houser.
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Shelby
Bert Houser
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Nebraska Brewing Industry
Nebraska Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee
Charles E. Sandall
First National Bank
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Wesley Chapel
Red River
Lincoln Star Daily Dollar
Osceola, Nebraska
Buffalo County
Nebb
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Ludvick Johnson
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