Wedding, anniversaries mark busy weekend in Golden Valley
The Leo and Kathleen Cockson family attended the April 20 wedding of Michael F Cockson and Nancy B David in Golden Valley Minnesota. Nearby gatherings included the Nays and Leimsers visiting Hahn family members and celebrating Mary Ann Kropatsch and Donald Garrison's Lincoln wedding with a reception in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hahn
Leo Cockson
Kathleen Cockson
Michael F. Cockson
Nancy B. Davidson
Church of the Good Shephard
Golden Valley
Minn
Carl Tschauner
Tom Rosenthal
Lawrence Leimsers
Christy
Tammy
W. R. Nays
Albion
John Hahns
Mildred
L. Leimser
Hahn
Nays
Tschauner
Carroll Hahn
C. W. Leimser
Adolf Kresha
Leo Kreshas
Adolph Kresha
Lawrence Leimser
Conrad Kropatsch
National Guard
Columbus
Mary Ann Kropatsch
Donald Garrison
Lincoln
St. Andrews
O’leary
Eva Kresha
George Turley
John Kueckel
John Kropatsch
Rhonda Leimser
Elmer Brockhaus
OMI
St. Andrew Church
St. Mary Church
Clarks Alumni and Social Gatherings Highlight Local News
Mrs. Wyman hosts alumni committee as Fritz Engel and others meet. U-Shar It club adds Starostka as member with lunch at Mrs. Atkinson’s. Visits extend to Fullerton Rest Home, Brewster guests, and Bus Tour to Lincoln with Pep Club sponsor Mrs. Tooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Shoff
Clarks
Fritz Engel
Frank Spires
Harry Phelps
Don Graves
Eleanor Peck
Ted Wyman
Dora Hahn
Roy Nelson
U-Shar
Darrell Atkinson
Ray Starostka
Starostka
Atkinson
Brewster
Henry Schipporeit
Donald Schipporeit
Debbie Schott
DeAlice Olberding
Ed Schotts
John Wyman
Bill Wyman
Dale Beck
R. H. Roth
Topeka
Kans
Bennie Schipporeit
Swede Home News Visits and Social Gatherings
Nor folk families including Ernst and Johnson clans socialized with Osceola and Genoa residents. Visits covered Osceola hospital calls, birthday clubs, showers, playground events, and Sunday dinners as neighbors hosted and exchanged greetings across multiple households.
Community Notes on Local Visits and Social Gatherings
Mrs. Campbell hosts brunch with sisters and niece in Scottsbluff after Open House. Peter Kookes attend Timmy Barr birthday supper in York. Craven Stream family and friends visit Stromsburg Methodist church mother-daughter event. Shrine Circus trip to Lincoln. Social visits span Osceola York Decatur Gresham Alliance and quilting at Merry Workers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Kopke
Lee Campbell
W. E. Liedloff
Osceola
Mmes
Harry Davidson
Dick Dasher
Leslie Appleyard
Victor Gocke
Scottsbluff
Peter Kookes
Timmy Barr
Robert Barrs
York
Craven Stream
Neal McBeths
Stromsburg
Ted Gonnerman
Tom Gonnerman
Judy
Joel
Stromsburg Methodist Church
Shrine Circus
Lincoln
Ralph Allison
Hallie James
Margaret Bancroft
Decatur
Raymond Bonds
Paul Bond
Gary Allison
Bruce Hoffers
Gresham
Lee Campbells
Ronald Eklund
Ardle Eklund
Craven Streams
Arnold Gill
Wendell Spaldings
Goldy Spalding
Maurice
C. Stephenson
Craven
Calvin
Don Rafert
Nancy
Archie Steffen
Methodist Church
Elmer Schuknechts
Gary Nienkamp
Bell Fourche S. Oak
Floyd Jacobsens
Ralph Allisons
Maurice Wattses
Guy Wards
Ft. Collins
Leah Livingston
Marie Carpenter
Shelby
Raymond Beebes
Floyd Jacobsen
Elroy Hoffmans
Fay Rosenberrys
Epworth Village
Alvin Grubaugh Named Manager of Columbus Land Bank
Alvin Grubaugh, longtime David City and Butler County figure, was appointed manager of the Columbus Federal Land Bank Association on May 1 succeeding Harry Fowler Col umbus who retired. Grubaugh, a WWII Marine Corps veteran and former Butler County sheriff, will move his family to Columbus at term end and continue work at Norton and Norton Law Offices one day each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fowler Columbus
Alvin Grubaugh
David City
Columbus Federal Land Bank Association
Grubaugh
David City Ass’n
Columbus Ass’n
Rising City
Rising City High
University of Nebraska
Northwestern University
U. S. Marine Corps
Butler County
Grubaughs
Columbus
Alvin
Land Bank Association
Norton and Norton
Hospital Notes and Social Round in Osceola
Long list of patients dismissed and admitted across Osceola Stromsburg Stroms burg Gresham and York areas. Baptism at Osceola Methodist church, varied visitors and Sunday dinners. Lions Talent Contest participant Margie Lux of Osceola placed third. Centennial Highway souvenir maps offered free by Nebraska Highway Dept. Div. II Engineer Arthur H. Dederman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Ord
Margie Lux
Osceola
Lions Noon Club of
Columbus
Maggie
Gerhardt Luxes
Jody Emel
Mike Lindbert
Sargent
Nebraska
Highway Dept
Arthur H. Dederman
Superior
Lincoln
Nebr
Church Notices Sweep Osceola Area Listings
St Marys St Andrews St Vincents Calvary Swede Home and United Methodist schedule masses confessions and classes across Osceola with reminders of summer school May 2026 events and church activities led by pastors Floth and O Leary plus welfare and fellowship programs across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Mary's
ST. Andrew’s
Edward A. O'Leary
ST Mary’s
Osceola
St. Andrews
ST Vincent’s Church
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church OF
United Methodist
Pony Express
Deryl Reed Polk _Co
Fellowship Hall
Evangelism Commission
Doreen
Courthouse Notes Include Violations and Transfers in County Court
County court records list George M. Smith of Bellwood cited for minor in possession with $100 fine and costs. Paul G. Eckerson of Aurora charged for operating boat with insufficient life jackets with $15 and costs. Carol J. Brandert of Fremont and Edward E. Simodynes of David City cited for day speeding with $15 and costs each. Melvin R. Utesch of Columbus bound over for breaking and entering. Robert R. Schultz likewise bound over. William W. Engert of Osceola cited for fishing without permit $10 and costs. Joyce M. Navrkal of Columbus for day speeding with $25 and costs. Marriage licenses issued to Richard R. Ekstrom and Janet M. Girard of Osceola, Donald P. Garrison and Mary Ann Kropatsch of Lincoln, William W. Engert and Jill Elaine Johansen of Osceola. Transfer of deeds records Willard L. Anderson and spouse to Michael A. Hedrick and spouse for tract in Buckley’s First Addition to Stromsburg. OSCEOLA LOCALS note community visits and funeral attendance including Merle Luft family, Neal Prells, Mrs. Lavina Benson, Mrs. Rosa Waggoner, Ray Larkins, Bill Peters and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Smith
Bellwood
Paul G. Eckerson
Aurora
Carol J. Brandert
Fremont
Edward E. Simodynes
David City
Melvin R. Utesch
Columbus
Robert R. Schultz
William W. Engert
Osceola
Joyce M. Navrkal
Richard R. Ekstrom
Janet M. Girard
Donald P. Garrison
Mary Ann Kropatsch
Lincoln
Jill Elaine Johansen
Merle Luft
Stromsburg
Holly Grossnicklaus
Neal Prells
Prell
Harry Strobel
York
Lavina Benson
Harold Walstead
Rosa Waggoner
Walstead
Ray Larkins
Benedict
Bill Peterses
Baby of
Surprise
Albert A. Gabriels
Birth at Annie Jeffrey Hospital for Kuhnel infant
Kraig Vernon Kuhnel, 7 pounds 11 ounces, was born April 28 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kuhnel of Osceola. Paternal grandparents are the Alfred Kuhnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Kuhnel
Kraig Vernon
Vernon Kuhnel
Osceola
Alfred Kuhnels
Osceola Event Notes Include Picnics and Weddings
Osceola Nebraska May 1 1968 community column lists picnics in Lincoln and Elm Creek visits, family gatherings, a bridal shower, and a Methodist church bridal event. Mentions Morris Dunns David Kubicek wedding in Columbus and Apollo Club concert at Osceola High School Auditorium May 2 with 50c 75c admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Club
Osceola
High School
Gustafson wedding reception noted at Polk Methodist Church
The Gustafson couple held a wedding reception at Polk Methodist Church following their Feb 23 wedding in Karlsruhe Germany. Attending included Mrs Homer Green Mrs David Sundberg the Ir vin Andersons and Mrs Bertha Binford from the Covenant Home. Grand nephews of Mrs Sundberg and Mrs Anderson were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Green
David Sundberg
Irvin Andersons
Bertha Binford
Covenant Home
Steven Gustafson
Polk Methodist Church
Karlsruhe
Germany
Gustafson
Sundberg
Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth
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Mary Lou
University
Adolph Kreshas
Lewis Morrises
St. Andrews Altar Society
Father O'Leary
Bunco
Leo Kresha
Low
Ronald Smith
Luther Potter
Max Gabel
Delmar Schultzes
Allyn Leimser
Miss Hiemer
Connie Hiemer
Mervin Hiemers
Jack Malek
Dale Hiemer
Willard Hiemer
Ronald Sarow
Floyd Everett
Central City
Julie
Carol Hiemer
John Pokorney
Gsistrict
Mrs. Wyman
Swede Home News
Ernst
Sandins
Harold Johnson
Max Ernst
Norfolk
Rudolf Sandins
Frank Oquist
Martin Gestrine
Raymond Gestrines
Ben Bergers
Edna
Ruth Gestrine
Stanley Oquist
Irvin Gestrine
Harold A. Johnson
Arnold Ekstrands
John
Lester Gestrine
Harold W. Johnson
Ralph Jones
Creston Ia
Adolph Forsses
Wesley Joneses
Oscar Joneses
Clifford Bowman
NBC Birthday Club
Ruth
Vance Teegerstrom
Bobby Leu
William Larsons
Duane Jones
Roger Hanquists
Polk
Norris Anderson
Paul Gustafson
Fred Yungdahls
Walter Yungdahls
Harold W. Johnsons
Philip Waller
Osceola Hospital
Martin Gestring
Ronald Sarows
Carl G. Johnsons
Aaron Carlsons
Roger Hanquist
Byron Torell
Eugene Cromwell
Genoa
Effie Jones
Samaritan Village
Lester Andersons
Gregg
Todd Hanquist
LeMoyne Andersons
Jayland News
Mrs. Campbell
A. Grubaugh
F.L.B.A
Merle Mitchell
Emory Kuhnel
Ralph Appleton
Baby Boy
Alfred Kotas
Western
Walford
Carlson-Huffman Air Service, Inc
C. R. Carlson
Cliff Huffman
Church News
Courthouse News
Willard L. Anderson
Michael A. Hedrick
Buckley
Spccial Center News
Esther Kuhnel
Morris Dunns
Warll
Watt
Ilill
Chris Huggler
Easy Aces Club
Marilyn Rafert
Dick Herrmann
Calmar Herrmanns
Lucille Belisle
Edward Wattses
Bert Russells
Leo Alberses
Hubert Alt
Leo
Jerry Johansen
Kent
Walter
Monroe
David Richardses
Harold Pearsons
Gary Gustafson
Frank Liskos
Hubert Girards
Leonard Augustins
Duane Schmokers
Armand Schmoker
Rex Cbermiers
Hans Nielsens
James Anderson
Marcia Dawes
Fred Thomas Jr
Morris Richards
Dale Dunn
Ray
Marvin Daweses
Mary Weidel
David Kubicek
Linda Herrmann
Chicago
Ray Richards
Jeff Kuhnel
al Kuhnels
Harry Oppligers
Emery Kuhnel
Clyde Haxtons
Elm Creek
Ewald Pliefke
Bill
Jim McKeag
Bryce Anderson
Fatherson
Marvin Dawes
Leo Glatter
Rose Gabel
Edith Richards
James Brigham
Sharon Kuhnel
Shelby Methodist Church Sun
Adolph Kuhnels
Cyrus Janicek
Jackie Janicek
Aquinas David City Jr
Marian Center
Cathedral of the Risen Christ
Beatrice State Home
Paul Rutten
George Stoeckinger
Sylvester Janiceks
Harold Ebels
Canice Ebel
St. Bonaventure
Morris Boden
Carol Peterson
Vernon Peterson
Wesley Petersons
Henry Ebels
Ebels
John Gabriel
Leonard Hiemers
Lou Ann Lux
Ellen Havlovics
Brainard
Joan Janicek
Thomas S. Molczyks
Cyrus Janiceks
John Walsh
Omaha
Cocksons
Gerald
al Jankus
Aquinas
Earl May Seed CO
Shenandoah
Iowa
Wesley Jones
Frank Gonsior
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