Obituary for Ora T. Graves and Clarks Local News
Ora T. Graves, 72, longtime Clarks resident, died March 16 at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Norfolk. Born October 8, 1892 in Fullerton, he served in WWI and worked as a carpenter in Clarks until his 1957 retirement. Funeral services were held at the Soldiers and Sailors Home chapel with burial there. American Legion rites were conducted at the gravesite. Local notes report visits, baptisms, birthdays, and community events in Clarks and nearby towns.
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Clarks
Ora T. Graves
Soldiers and Sailors Hospital
Norfolk
Ora T. Grav’s
Fullerton
United States Navy
Graves
Soldiers and Sailors
Local Families Share News and Births in District 54
Former Omaha residents Mr and Mrs C S Duracinski announce a son born Friday March 19. Maxine Barker, daughter of the Barkers, is among relatives mentioned. The Wymans, Bil Imhoff and others visit, celebrate birthdays, and attend farm bureau events and housewarmings in Osceola Silver Creek and Duncan areas during the week.
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C S. Duracinski
Omaha
Duracinski
Maxine Barker
Myron
Helen Wamsley
Denver
Cole
Nellie Benson
Polly Newcome
Elmer Benson
Elmer
Ted Wyman
Elden Benson
Silver Creek
Bill Imhoff
Beth
Louis Blaser
Duncan
Terry Norris
Marilyn Saalfeld
Imhoff
Brainard
Minn
B. Luttmans
California
Donald Schotts
Ted
Clarks
Alfred Nabity
Grand Island
St. Francis Hospital
Nuabity
Beata Dubas
Wm, Dubas
Ladd wins Merrick county spelling contest in Coral City
Clarks resident Ladd Petersen son of Mr and Mrs Otto Petersen of Clarks was named Merrick county spelling champion on March 12 in Coral City. He is the first sixth grader to win the contest and will enter the state Spelling Bee in Omaha April 24. Runnerup was Vicki Shank of Archer. James Dahke praised all contestants. Also notes baptism and births in Central City and surrounding charity visits.
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Clarks
Ladd Petersen
Otto Petersen
Merrick
Coral City
Emil Friesen
Vicki Shank
Archer
Dist
Ladd
Don Cox
Fullerton
Punil
James Dahke
Central City
Omaha
Clarks Hosts Various Social Events and Red Cross Drive
Clarks residents hosted guests at several gatherings including bridal shower for Barbara Real and a home show at Pershing Auditorium. Red Cross month kickoff in Central City announced chairwoman Mrs. George Sweet. Sick lists note Wade Brazees, Lynette Beck, Mrs Will Williams and others in area hospitals.
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Art Schlondorf
Velma Cotner
Carrol Stith
Lincoln
Barbara Real
Pershing Auditorium
Jim Dittmer
Dwight Strobel
Richard Friedrichsens
Debbie
Suiper
Linley Chadwick
Central City
Clyde Stromberg End
Bill Pickrel
Glen Neel
Ralph Fergusons
Ruth Fish
Clark Williams
RED Cross Drive
Clarks
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
George Sweet
Joneses Host Birthday Dinner At Home
Jones family celebrated multiple birthdays during a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Jones. Guests included Mrs. Viva Wieseman Mrs. Louise Timm and Greg Mrs. Dorothy Joris and sons and Carolyn Jones. Additional gatherings involved Levert Oduist and Olson families and trips to Colorado for planned visits.
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Clarks
Ed Rudman
Rudman
Gusts
John Gorgen
St. Libory
Katie
Tom One Schultz
Elwyn Craig
Don Graves
Harvey Phelps
LeRoy Schutz
New Phews
Tom Svires
Larry Phelps
Jerry Schultz
McCook
Jim Graves
Doris Anne Phelps
Harold Johnson
David Jones
Viva Wieseman
Louise Timm
Greg
Dorothy Joris
Duane Jones
Carolyn Jones
Carol
Rodney
Monty
Mark Jones
Frank Oqvist
Evelyn
Levert Oduist
Wibur Olson
Dale Mosburgers
St. Paul
Farold W. Johnson
Ruth Goestrine
Gree
Church Schedules and Clergy Notices indoors
Local church listings include Methodist Clyde A Wells contact 548 2477 with morning worship at 11:00 and church school at 10:0, MYF meetings first and third Wednesdays, WSCS mid month, Pierce Chapel services monthly, and Divine Worship details. Also Congregational service led by Rev Bernard Niekerk at 9915 with 10 15 Sunday School. St Peter's Catholic Masses 8 and 10 during school year, 7 30 and 9 30 in summer, daily 7 45 with confessions Saturday 4 to 5.
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WSCS
Clarks
Pierce Chapel
Congregational Church
Bernard Niekerk
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John Koros
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