May Festival at Stromsburg features queen and pageant
The Stromsburg School held its seventh annual May Festival at Buckley Park on May 8. Activities included a parade, crowning of May Queen Opal Bennett, May Pole dancing by the Senior Class, and a pageant titled America Yesterday and Today led by Evelyn Peterson, Ed a Toline, and Marjorie Rystrom. Osceola and Stromsburg then wrestled in a track meet, followed by evening plays and music at the Rialto Theatre.
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Stromsburg
Buckley Park
Cone O’clock
Opal Bennett
America
Evelyn Peterson
Eda Toline
Marjorie Rystrom
Osceola
Rialto Theatre
Osceola Native Charles Walstrom Dies in Colorado
Charles Walstrom born in Osarsam Sweden October 10 1855 died in Burlington Colorado Sunday at age 79. He lived in Osceola in early county years and on a farm before moving west. Funeral today at 2 p m with Modern Woodmen escort. Survived by two wives, three and six children respectively, plus one brother Albert of Fremont and sister Mrs Wm Silverstrand of Osceola.
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Osceola
Charles Walstrom
Burlington
Colo
Walstrom
Wm. Silverstrand
Oscarsam
Sweden
America
Illinois
Polk County
Nebraska
Emma Johnson
Jannie Johnson
Galesburg
Helen Carlson
Florence Liedtke
Marshalltown
Vern Marsden
Gresham
Clarence
Julius
Elmer
Independence
Florence
Albert
Fremont, Neb
Ifred Shoemaker
Polké County
St. Mary’s Hospital
Altho
Geo. Finecy
Mr. Shoemaker
St. Clair County
Martha Boots
Missouri
Blue River
Shoemaker
Elma Campbell
Clarks
Albert Cole
A. O. Lieber
Columbus
Finecy
Cole
Havens
Mother's Day Observed at Presbyterian Church Service
Mother's Day will be observed next Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church with both worship service and Sabbath School. No evening service due to Lutheran Baccalaureate. All parents urged to participate with children invited. devotional and Bible study meet Thursday at 8:00.
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Presbyterian Church
Junior Senior Banquet Celebrated At High School Gym
On Monday evening May 6 the Junior Senior Banquet took place in the High School Gymnasium with a Dutch theme in green and white. Freshmen served as waiters in Dutch costume, a banquet dinner was prepared by mothers, and the program featured songs readings and a cornet solo amid Dutch decorations and lighting.
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Ray Rogers
Arlene Steeple
Alta Grossnicklaus
Kenneth Johnson
Pioods
Nadine Richmond
Miss Lois Rasp “Dikos
Louise Frasier
Cesses
Jeannette Frasier Cornet
BE. L. Kimber “Resources
F. W. Schmitt
Glass
Billy Ridley
Our Church Night Meeting at Franklin Williams Home
The Epworth League held a Tuesday evening church gathering at Franklin Williams home with forty four attendees including neighbors. Harry Hayhurst led devotions and a brief business session noted the chapel’s finances are sound. Miss Della Hanssen of Chicago donated a quad silver communion set, and June plans were set for Mrs. A. E. Dawes home.
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Our Church
Franklin Williams
Harry Hayhurst
Della Hansnen
Chicago
A. E. Dawes
H. McBeth
H. Hayhurst
J. M. Herrman
Wesley Chapel Woman's Club Meeting Notes
Wesley Chapel Woman's Club met at Mrs Frances Richards home on May 2 with ten members and four visitors present. After business members enjoyed hand work and visiting, followed by a light lunch. The next meeting is set for May 16 at Mrs Thelma Gibbons.
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Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club
Frances Richards
Thelma Gibbons
Pasture For 30 Head Of Stock In Osceola Nebraska
Pasture available for 30 head of stock with plenty of good water. Contact S. B. Fox by writing or calling in Osceola Nebraska.
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S. B. Fox
Osceola
Nebraska
Local notices and they turn up in town items Steeple Variety Store ads and social guests
Local news notes advertise price items at The Steeple Variety Store with vat dyed dresses and silk hose. Mr and Mrs Stephen Brooks hosted guests from Grand Island and Silver Creek on Sunday. Osceola High School track results highlight Nelson winning Hastings meet with notable performances by Gerald Johnson and Ray Rogers. The Corner Drug Store promotes Mother's Day gifts. A Record linotype element failure disrupted by electric set repairs and rapid Chicago mail delivery. A corn crib granary and machine shed on W. E. Bahr farm north east of Osceola burned early Saturday. Bahr's 1923 Star Sedan destroyed. insured grain and machinery saved. fire cause unknown.
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Steeple
Stephen Brooks
J. W. Wilkens
Grand Island
Harry Alverson
Sidney Graham
Rex
Silver Creek
Osceola High School
Hastings
Nelson High School
Osceola
Gerald Johnson
Ray Rogers
Chicago
W. E. Bahr
Mrs Heins Hosts After School Party For Children
Mrs John Heins held a post school party for her children with guests including schoolchildren and teacher Miss Mildred Bond. The Green's Chapel Ladies Aid met at the church basement with the Hollister family hosting. Several local families visited relatives in Beatrice and attended funerals in Marquette and Rising City.
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John Heins
Mildred Bond
Green’s Chapel
Ladies Aid
Messrs
Maggie Fuller
Roy Thomas
Rebekah
Rising City
Henry Heins
Dave Kneer
Merry Workers
Earl Hawley
John Bond
C. BE. Hoffer
Stromsburg
Farm and City Loans Offer at Five Percent
Frank H. Anderson of Osceola Nebraska advertises farm loans at five percent and refinancing options through a Farm Loan Co. He offers access to private money for farm loans and promotes his agency as a reliable source.
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Frank H. Anderson
Pioneer Matriarch Benson Obituary and Community Notes
Mary Ette Benson a Polk County pioneer dies at home in Silver Creek Nebr at 83. Her husband John V Benson died 1918. Survived by sons Willard J and DeAlton eleven grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral May 7 at 2 PM in Silver Creek Methodist Church. Obituary item continues with Irred Shoemaker death and local notices of social events and farm news.
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Mary Ette Benson
Polk County
Willard J
Mary Ette
Jude VanDusen
Wayne County
New York
Ohio
John V. Benson
Nebraska
Willard J. and
DeAlton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Silver Creek
Grandma Benson
Lew Collier
Harve McCormicks
Trancis Flood
Legion Hall
Fiatview
Harve McCormick
Viril
Lincoln
Virgil
Luella Lovell
Omaha
Hugo DeBere
Heiltzman
Willard Benson
Mina Buchta
Wm. Dake
Valley M E Missionary Society Meeting Recap
The Valley M E Missionary Society met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Miller hosting a light lunch. Sunday dinners featured guests from Columbus and Osceola. Burrel Fox and Olive Fox visited. The community attended Mrs. J V Benson's funeral in Silver Creek, and plans were announced for a Mother's Day program at Valley M E Church.
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The
Valley M. E. Missionary Society
Frank Miller
George Wieseman
Henry Hinck
Columbus
Burrel Fox
Wayland Church
Gresham
J. V. Benson
Silver Creek
Valley M. E
Maple Leaf Club Meets at Mrs Effie Mickey Home
The Maple Leaf Club gathered with 16 members and 4 visitors at Mrs Effie Mickeys home on Thursday. The program, led by Mrs Horst, focused on Mothers Day and ended with a dessert. The next meeting is planned for May 16 at Mrs Nellie Bennsons home as members note we are buying more Cream than ever before Duncan’s.
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Maple Leaf Club
Effie Mickey
Horst
Nellie Benson
Duncan
Frances Boden Young Spelling Champion in County Contest
Frances Boden an 11 year old sixth grader from Osceola topped county rivals in the statewide Omaha World Herald spelling contest held at the Jewish Community Center Auditorium in Omaha. Fifty two county champions competed for a 25 dollar prize and a Washington DC trip with a chance at 1000 dollars, Frances ranking among the top contenders.
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Omaha World Herald
Frances Boden
Oscar Boden
Osceola
Frances
Nebraska
Washington D. C
Jewish Community Center
Omaha
Washington
Polk County
Scouts Camp at Platte Unearth Odd Relics
The Osceola Boy Scouts and Scout Master F. W. Schmitt hiked to the Platte Friday night and camped until Sunday. They explored and found the skull and wrist bone of a seven year old girl and a doll head in a grave. Other items were recovered and are on display in the high school museum.
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Osceola Boy Scouts
F. W. Schmitt
Platte
St Pauls Lutheran Church Activities Schedule
Rev Paul Melin leads St Pauls Lutheran Church with a full weekend and midweek program. Junior Mission Band meets Saturday at 9 and 8 pm social. Sunday features 10 am confirmation class 11 am English worship and 8 pm baccalaureate. midweek confirmation at 4 20 pm and a guest visit by Rev Wyman of the Augustana Foreign Missions with moving picture views.
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ST Pauls Lutheran Church
Paul Melin
Secretary of Foreign Missions
Augustana Synod
Wyman
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Epworth League
Wesley Chapel Womans Club
E.&.m Style Shop
Hackberry
Beatrice
Addie Carter
Raymond Dey
Dwight Newcomer
Marquette
W. L. Obrist
Harry Qobrist
Farm and City Loans
Nebr
George Finecy
Handel Collier
C. A. Frasier
Melville Skoog
Genoa
Duncan’'s
F. A. Westring
Edgar, Nebr
J. C. Hazey
Ace Tyrrell
Nadine Stowe
Dr. Elwood
Albert Ryan
L. H. Aurand
Chapman
S. W. Calhoun
Naomi Pike
Lexington
W. C. Pike
Ladies Aid Society
Madge Moore
D. B. Hulquest
Nous Club
Alberta Anderson
L. E. Backlund Produce Company
David City
York
Central City
Polly
E. J. Karthaus
Effie Lou
Humphrey
W. J. Herbes
Bernette
Kathleen Backes
Carl Wieseman
Elouise Beatty
Kensington
W. I. T. Y. Bridge Club
Signe Sandin
Albert Timm
Edith Gray
Berniece McCor
Mick
James Dunn
George Krahl
John
Nels Anderson
F.,w. Dunn
Silas Miller
I. L. Miller
Denver, Colo
Oscar Blevins
Millerton
Oliver Craig
B. S. Miller
Shelby. I. L. Miller
Carl Volbrecht
Union Pacific
Fairview
Forrest and
Guy Seward
Topeka
Kansas
Tiast Emil
Hattie Lucas
Richard Wieseman
LeRoy Rhodes
Happy Hour Club
Alverta Buchta
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Valley
Elmer Horst
Haze
Neva Hastings
Otto Horst
Ronald Sarow
Olive
Harry. Musselman
BOY Scouts
St. Louis
World Herald
Metropolitan
National
Banks
Farmers State Bank
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