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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1976
Page
7
Marlene Sterup expresses gratitude to Omaha neighbors for meals and baked goods shared during Don Lee's care period. She thanks everyone and hopes to repay their kindness in the future.
The Friendly Neighbors Club met May 11 at Irene Butterfield’s Shelby home with 13 members and one guest Minnie Augustin. A surprise gathering honored Iola Schmoker moving to Omaha in the fall. Former members attended, gifts were given, and prizes awarded during 10 point pitch. The Polk County Historical Society planned museum open days and a church dedication, with volunteer tours and tentative July plans.
Mark Hendrickson aged 85 of Silver Creek died Sunday May 16 after years of illness. Services were held May 19 at McKown Funeral Chapel with Rev Edwin Morrison officiating and burial in Silver Creek Cemetery. He was born August 12, 1890 in Perkins County Nebraska and survived by his wife Iva Frizzell Hendrickson, two sons Ralph and Vaughn, a daughter Lucille Peterson, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and three siblings.
Lou Logan and Joseph Kresha exchanged marriage vows on May 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. The ceremony featured double ring rites, Nuptial Mass, and a reception at the Shelby Legion Club. The couple’s families and friends attended, with plans to reside on a farm near Osceola after a brief honeymoon.
A Federal Power Commission order raises general firm gas rates in Osceola and Shelby plus 35 other Nebraska Cengas communities served by Northern Natural Gas Company. The increase, effective July 1 1976, follows a two stage national rate rise and will push residential heating bills higher by about 130 dollars per month. Osceola also announces its Bicentennial League opener a 9 to 1 win over Dwight with Prokop and Bill Permister on the mound and Nelson catching. Osceola travels to Columbus Wednesday and to Garland Sunday.
Mrs Thelma Conkling spent several days last week in the F A Donelson home at Stromsburg. Mrs Donelson was dismissed from the hospital on Tuesday. Mrs Almeda Cartwright left for Pomona California after a two week visit with Grand Island and Osceola relatives. A Wednesday evening gathering at Otto Daum’s honored Mrs Cartwright with attendees from Lincoln Grand Island and nearby towns. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Darwin Hahn and Sara of Kearney and others.
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