Polk County Young Man Ordained to Priesthood
Rev. Alphonse Joseph Lisko was ordained as a Catholic priest at Lincoln cathedral with Bishop Kucera presiding. A delegation from Osceola and parish members plan a nine o'clock Mass at St. Marys church with outdoor service possible weather permitting. He is the first Polk County boy ordained, with his parents Louis and Mrs. Lisko noted as prominent valley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
St. Mary’s Church
Alphonse Joseph Lisko
Alphonse
Lisko
Louis W Lisko
Lincoln
Kucera
Polk County
West Side News Communion Services and Family Gatherings
Communion services are planned for Sunday. People visiting include Joseph and David Sward, Miss Evelyn Lindeblade of York, Miss Marian Carlson visiting from Denver, and the Dailey and Newman families from Los Angeles. Local families hosted gatherings at Oscar Fredrickson’s home for the guests and celebrated Bobby Beardsley’s seventh birthday. Eighth grade graduation notices list many Polk County students by district, with a long roster of names and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
David Sward
Rock Island
Evelyn Lindeblade
York
Joe Lindeblade
Marian Carlson
Denver
Anton Carlson
Alfred Dailey
Josephine Newman
Los Angeles
Oscar Fredrickson
Fred Bruns
Fay Beardsley
Ansel Fredrickson
Dale
Roger Headley
Bobby Beardsley
Marker Richards Wedding Ties Rising City to Osceola
The marriage of Miss Blaine Marker of Rising City to Thom as Richards of Osceola was announced this week. The ceremony occurred in Columbus on Saturday April 27 1940. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Marker of Rising City and a 1939 Rising City high school graduate. The groom is son of Ross Richards of Osceola and a 1937 Osceola high school graduate who has since been in a CCC camp at Madison Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Marker
Rising City
Thomas ‘Richards
Osceola
Columbus
George Marker
Ross Richards
CCC
Madison
Nebr
Osceola Hospital News: Tonsil Removals and Surgeries
The paper lists tonsil removals for Herman Anderson Jr Shirley White and Kermit Monson last week. Ed Brown was admitted for medical treatment on Sunday. Dr Herbert H Davis of Omaha performed major surgery on Mrs Otto Horst last Thursday and she was released from the Osceola hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Herman Anderson, Jr
Shirley White
Kermit Monson
Ed Brown
Herbert H. Davis
Omaha
Otto Horst
Former Polk County resident dead
Mrs. W. H. Clark learned of the death of her sister Mrs. A. W. Funkhouser in Atlanta Missouri on Tuesday May 14. She was 85. Funkhouser lived in Polk County many years ago leaving about thirty years ago. Funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Clark
A. W. Funkhouser
Atlanta
Missouri
Music Contest Attendees From Stromsburg Visit Kansas City
Mrs. E A Hedlund and DeEtte Hedlund traveled to Kansas City with Stromsburg students to attend the National Music Contest last Thursday through Saturday. Vance Bard, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bard of Osceola area, joined the trip as part of the string quartet in the contest. DeEtte accompanied for one of the 1000Ss.
Birthday anniversary surprise party at Mr Rogers home
A group of friends and neighbors gathered Tuesday night at the E. L. Rogers home for a surprise party honoring Mr. Rogers birthday anniversary. The Royal Neighbors plan a Thursday meeting in the Presbyterian church basement with entertainment by Mrs. David Timm Mrs. Everett Reece Mrs. Philip Waller and Mrs. Ivan Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Rogers
Rogers
Presbyterian Church
David Timm
Everett Reece
Philip Waller
Ivan Hastings
District 18 4 H Club Holds First Meeting at Leader's Home
District 18 notes 4 H cooking and sewing group met at Miss Emelia Benda's home with 15 members present. Norine Micek named assistant leader. Kosch and Micek attended District 58 picnic at Columbus Park. Family members visited church and hospital events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelia Benda
Norine Micek
Wilhelm Kosch
Columbus Park
Ray Benda
St. Mary’s Hospital
Agnes
Eileen Branigan
Omaha
Father Lisko
St. Mary’s Church
Lutheran Church Notes: Trinity Sunday Observed
Rev. John Oberg announces Friday Lutheran League at 8 pm in church parlors hosted by the Herman Anderson and Dr. Eklund families. Sunday features 11 am Twice-born sermon, 10 am Sunday School, 8 pm evening worship. Tuesday choir practice. Thursday May 23 Harmony Society meets. substitute teachers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
John Oberg
Luther League
Herman Anderson
Eklund
Trinity
Oscar Boden
Harmony Society
Mothers Day Socials and Nearby Visits Highlight Osceola Notes
Mrs. T D Richards and Mrs Kenneth Richards hosted the WFMS Mothers Day meeting with prizes for the oldest and youngest mothers. News items include Thomas Richards marriage to a Miss Marker of Rising City, visits from Lyle Jacobs Lincoln and Charles Huggler, and attendance by Ellen Sandin Lincoln and Rudolph Sandin Swede Home. Also noted are deaths in Clinton Iowa, museum visits by Mabel Wolpert and pupils, a visit by Lawrence Albers and Maxine Alt to Bertha Birkel David City, and several Sunday callers at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Richards
Kenneth Richards
WFMS
Thomas Richards
Miss Marker
Rising City
Lyle Jacobs
Lincoln
Osceola
Charles Huggler
Omaha
Ellen Sandin
Rudolf Sandin
Albert Anderson
Kuengli Museum
Homer Brigham
Lawrence Albers
Maxine Alt
Bertha Birkel
David City
Boy Scout Enrollment To Surge In Meridian District
W W Norton of Osceola chairing Meridian district announces 1940 as the 30th anniversary year of the Boy Scout movement. The plan calls for new troops in Polk Fillmore and York counties and all 55 southern Nebraska counties with leadership training and expanded camping. A $12,500 Phillips Foundation gift to the Cornhusker Council will fund the enlarged program duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Meridian
Polk
Fillmore
York
Nebraska
W. W. Norton
Osceola
Burritt Swanson Nuptials Held At Lutheran Church
Mr and Mrs W A Burritt announce the marriage of their daughter to Fred Swanson. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Oberg on Sunday May 12 at 9 o clock. Attendants were Miss Helen Sargent and Carl Swanson. The couple, Osceola school graduates, plan to reside in Osceola with the groom employed by Overland Sand and Gravel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burritt
Osceola
The
Overland Sand & Gravel Company
Community Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Weekend
Sunday guests at the Victor Anderson home included Carleton and family from Osceola along with Vernon Anderson and Denah Samuelson of Lincoln. Lake Ericson visits by Nuquist Christensen and Monson. Twarling Bros. finish a large garage and warehouse near their filling station. Patrick Sward party from Rock Island Illinois visited Stroms burg. Osceola visitors Helen Ogden family with Wayne Sisty. Phillip and J A Anderson relocate to town near the square. Dinner hosts J A Anderson entertained Osceola guests Hangon and Wurst from Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Anderson
Carleton Anderson
Osceola
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Harvey Lind
Isaac Samuelson
Polk
Robert Nuquist
Robert Christensen
Paul Monson
Lake Ericson
Twarling Bros
David
Joseph Sward
Alton Anderson
Stromsburg
Rock Island
Illinois
C. A. Sward
Joel Hangon
Lowell
Harold Wurst
Geneva
FAIRVIEW ITEMS AND ES TATE DISPUTE OVER NEBRASKA WILL
Local notes report visits and social events across Fairview including multiple households in Des Moines York and St. Edwards. A major item details the settlement of Charles Peterson's will after a challenge by Elmer Feldt with distribution to schools churches and state educational lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Nebraska
Charles Peterson
Stromsburg
Elmer H. Feldt
Lincoln
Altho
Feldt
Peterson
Polk County
Polk County District Court
Supreme Court
District Court
State Board of Educational Lands
Benedict
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Orphans Home
University of Nebraska
Swedish Lutheran Church
Cemetery Association
Potter’s Field
Seventh-Day Adventist Conference
Kearney
Milford
Victor High School events and local visits noted
Banquet on May 20 commencement May 21 and picnic May 22. Rev Ford preaches May 19 at Greens Chapel with Sunday School at 10. Victor Club May 21 at Mrs Hennings home. Greens Chapel Ladies Aid May 23 with hosts Mrs Torell and Mrs Hennings. Numerous local visits and weekend travel by area families. Liberty School closes May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackberry Victor High School
Ford
Greens Chapel
Victor Club
O. R. Hennings
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid
A. S. Torell
Leo Mark
Platte Center
W. L. Deay
J. E. Renner
Myron Julian
Lincoln
Chas. Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Benedict
Forrest Berggren
Rudolph Bloom
Albert Bloom
Christina Bloom
Liberty School
Anna Woods
Arcadia
J. O. Peterson
Gertrude
Beverly Hennings
Evelyn Hallstrom
York
C. W. Hennings
E. C. Mouden
Albrecht
Victor H High School
Card of Thanks from Mrs Martin Scholz
Mrs Martin Scholz expresses appreciation for cards letters and flowers sent during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Scholz
4-H Club Week Set for Lincoln June 3 To 8
Nebraska 4-H prepares for its twenty-fifth annual Club Week at the College of Agriculture Campus in Lincoln from June 3 to 8. Ray L. Cruise reports plans are moving fast as L. I. Frigbie, State 4-H Leader, confirms the event will draw over 300 club members and leaders. Polk County representatives include Raymond Schott Duane Schmoker Osceola Johnny Zohner Dorothy Thelen Shelby and Mrs R L Smith Polk as club leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Ray L. Cruise
L. I. Frigbie
Polk County
Raymond Schott
Duane ‘Schmoker
Osceola
Johnny Zohner
Dorothy Thelen
Shelby
R. L. Smith
Polk
Poppy Day Observed in Osceola This Saturday
Poppy Day will be observed in Osceola on Saturday May 18. Citizens are urged to wear memorial poppies in tribute to World War dead and to aid living veterans. Red flowers will be distributed by the Women of the Wolfe Unit and contributions go to Legion and Auxiliary welfare work for disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Wm. Wolfe
Legion
D A R Installs Officers In Local Chapter Meeting
The local D A R chapter met at Mrs W S Heitzman home with State Regent Mrs George Holderman and York chapter Regent Miss Edith Cone in attendance. Officers for the coming year were named: Regent Mrs Dewey Sigler Vice Regent Mrs Roy Horst Secretary Mrs P B Campbell Treasurer Mrs W S Heitzman Chaplain Mrs W R Kepner Registrar Mrs Etta Shaw Historian Mrs Lydia Kepner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Heitzman
George Holderman
York
Edith Cone
Holderman
Washington D. C
L. M. Shaw
W. R. Kepner
Dewey Sigler
Roy Horst
P. B. Campbell
Etta Shaw
Lydia Kepner
Polk A. C. P. Picks New Secretary Treasurer
Miss Lou Leymaster of Polk County resigns as Secretary and Treasurer due to ill health after 11 months in the post. Grayce FE Hahn moves from payment division to become the new Secretary-Treasurer in the Polk County A. C. P. office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Leymaster
Polk
Polk County
Grayce FE. Hahn
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R. E. Johnson
Edward Carlson
Elmer Allinder
Jennie Johnson
Laura Hendrickson
Eustis
North Platte
Carl Thelander
Bette and Mervin
Geneva Girls Training School
Will Davis
Keith Youngstrom
Silver Creek
Charles Youngstrom
Keith
James McKeag
Horace McKeag
Sarah Campbell
Fremont
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McKeag
Mabel McKeag
Elmer Gleim
Gresham
James McKeag Jr
Horace
Harvey McKeag
Gus Blombeck
Bertha, Minn
Will Burritt
Willametta Burritt
Fred Swanson
Muse Theatre
Bob Grossnicklaus
Elmer Stewart
Norma Youngstrom
Virgil Gulbrandson
James Kirby
Donald Novell
Delores Liss
Bonnie Jean Nordstrom
Jackie Mickey
Theodore Swanson
Duane Micek
Sylvia Boruch
Mae Allison
Bobby Anderson
Rodney Anderson
Alan Deeter
Virgil Johansen
Allan Kresha
Genavieve Schott
Doris Jaax
Martin Messing
Amelia Alt
Deloras Gabel
Phyllis Glatter
Doris Hiemer
Lloyd Ernst
Carroll Hahn
Dale Schmid
Clyde Oppliger
Mike Pedraza
Louis Benda
Neal Hasselbalch
Bernice Hecker
Lucille Lassek
Betty Micek
Patty Micek
Lois Anderson
Bob Ball
Stanley Braithwait
Bonnie Buchholz
Crawford Campbell
Gene Cole
Jean Lapthorne
Elaine Malek
Tommy Mickey
Billie Norton
Ruby Olson
Harold Anderson
Doris Binford
Billy LaVelle
Norma Lind
Olive Carlgyon
Don Hayes
Bobby Mace
Dorothy Mace
Arnetta Reeb
Donna Jean Abbott
Winnard H. Augustin
Ronald D. Beebe
Alliene L. DeBaets
Mary A. Klein
Delton L. Kuntzelman
Kathryn R. Langer
Gloria J. Pierce
Phyllis Gondringer
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Charles Eberly
Elphie Hanson
Laird Hengelfelt
Lola Mae Hengelfelt
Donald Baker
Virginia Hughes
Ida Jenkins
Gaylord Johnson
Milas Nielsen
Terise Nine
Fred Shockey
Colleen Dunn
Lucille Koehler
Mary Ann Swan
Martin Kac
Zor
Wesley Johnston
Coral Johnson
Johnnie Nyberg
Josephine Swanson
Rena May Willits
Ralph Appleton
Ralph Simpson
Vance Toline
Stanley Thelander
Irvin Beckstrom
Earl Samuelson
Irene Gable
Patricia McMeekin
Carol McCormick
Angeline Kula
Sylvia Swanson
Lillian Swan
Alois Kosch
Morace Smith
Leonard Stromberg
Jack Tindall
Wilbur Falk
Betty Thelander
Earl Thelander
Donald Aden
Wayne Coffin
Wallace Gustafson
Dorothy Richter
Arleen Glatter
Eugene Johansen
Marilyn Messing
Harold Nebcsis
Salmaline Prososki
Rosa Sevaroscik
Claire Obrist
Marland Adelson
Harold Speirs
Hope Bailey
Bob Branting
Gilbert Glad
Marjorie Green
Paul Gustafson
Ramona Nelson
Roberta Nelson
Wayne Newton
Berdina Rau
Alice Rodine
Ione Whitacre
Marker—Richards
Kansas City
Wesley Chapel
Fairview
Nellie Benson
Fred Merideth
Baby
Des Moines
Iowa
Chris Hansen
W. J. Benson
George Heinemeyer
L. R. Meacham
Donald Heinemeyer
Dan Hayes
Alonzo Wheeler
St. Edwards
Russell Mace
Carl Bryant
Rev. Hamilton
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