Osceola records reflect 1962 community milestones
May 24 1962 items include Raymond Kepner purchasing first Good Samaritan 5 percent bonds at First National Bank Osceola Lillian Timm marks 36 years as County Court Clerk and a Junior-Senior Banquet with theme An Evening in Paris. Poppy Sale nets 93 25 dollars. Louise Peterson named Luther College May Queen. Evelyn Stromberg and Arthur Miller wed. David Melin birthday party with Bethphage Mission offering. obituaries for Andrew McGimpsey Emma Almyra and Mrs Richard Heitzman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kepner
Good Samaritan
First National Bank
Osceola
Lillian Timm
Paris
Osceola Record
Don Waterman
Choice
Andrew McGimpsey
Shelby
Emma Almyra
Mills
Masonic Home
Plattsmouth
Louise Peterson
Luther College
Evelyn Stromberg
High Prairie
Arthur Miller
Lew Miller
Wahoo
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Parsonage
David Melin
Bethphage Mission
Axtell
Richard S. Heitzman
David City
Osceola Area Briefs 1952 Local News Highlights
Dr Charles Barker to locate in Osceola joining Dr C R Peterson in office over First National Bank after Nebraska dental degree. Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 288 pints in Polk and Osceola. Forresta Burgess joins Osceola Implement Service Co with family moving from Hebron. I D Hustons attend dedication of Nebraska Masonic Home addition in Plattsmouth. Public sale announced for Donald Jack From near Stromsburg May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barker
Osceola
Barker
School of Dentistry
University of Nebraska
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank
Red Cross
Polk County
Polk
Forresta Burgess
Osceola Implement Service Co
Burgess
Hebron
I. D. Huston
Nebraska Masonic
Plattsmouth
Donald (Jack
Stromsburg
Osceola Firemen Complete Red Cross First Aid Course
May 9 1932 Osceola firemen finished Red Cross first aid class after examinations under Dr. R L Schroeder. Sixteen members completed the coursework and earned certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Red Cross
R. L. Schroeder
Flag Day plans at County Fairgrounds outlined
Fifty years ago on May 18 1922 preparations were under way for a Flag Day celebration set for June 14 at the County Fairgrounds. The Osceola area list notes the death of William Runge earlier that Tuesday morning at his west Osceola home. W O Mickey moves to the former Harry Biggs residence and the Brookes will occupy the vacated property. Jonathon Tilley departs for Julesburg Colorado to oversee summer land interests. John Richmond purchases the Pehrson home moved from the Baptist Church block and places it west of the W E Pierson property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Runge
West Osceola
W. O. Mickey
Harry Biggs
George Brooke
Mickey
Jonathon Tilley
Julesburg
Colo
John Richmond
Pehrson
Baptist Church
W. E. Pierson
Grace Tyler Visits Council Bluffs Parents in May 1903
Mrs Grace Tyler of Council Bluffs visits her parents Capt Pratt and wife this week. Dr A M Bell opens new dental office above First National Bank for first class work. Osceola Bank hosts Hart dentist office. O P Heald attends court at David City. E A Walrath installs incandescent lighting in his home. Circeare exercises at M E Church June 5 feature class members John Pulver Joseph Horst Wilmot Crozier Olive Curtis Enid Conklyn Leal Crozier with orations. E L King installs hot water system in residence this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Tyler
Council Bluffs
Capt. Pratt
A. M. Bell
First National Bank
Hart
Osceola Bank
O. P. Heald
David City
E. A. Walrath
M. E. Church
John Pulver
Joseph Horst
Wilmot Crozier
Olive Curtis
Enid Conklyn
Leal Crozier
E. L. King
Klein Anniversary Guests Fill Chat and Chow Celebration
Mr and Mrs Edgar Klein celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering at Chat and Chow cafe attended by many relatives and friends including John Gabel Arnold Max Gabel Marie Alt Norman Gabel Paul Meister Clarence Van Ostrand Richard Eickmeier Becky Mentink Rose Ratkovec Jim Jerry JoAnne Michael Dan ny Klein David Klein Gayle Hays Nellie Klein Marcia Harold Stoddard Jerome Wieser Fr Edward O Leary Walt Obrist John Meister Gerald Engel Lawrence Meister and others who later joined at the Klein home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Klein
John Gabel
Arnold
Max Gabel
Marie Alt
Norman Gabel
Paul Meister
Clarence van Ostrand
Richard Eickmeier
Becky Mentink
Rose Ratkovec
Jim
Jerry
JoAnne
Michael
Danny Klein
David Klein
Gayle Hays
Nellie Klein
Marcia
Harold Stoddard
Jerome Wieser
Edward O’leary
Walt Obrist
John Meister
Gerald Engel
Lawrence Meister
Kleinhome
Don Byers
Marjorie Fonda
Walter Kirtley
Kenneth Burritt
Helen Merrick
Viking Recreation Center
Stromsburg
Rebecca Young
Victor Sterup Jr
Allan Kresha
Mary
Edward Novack
Eleanore
Marvin Klein
Richard Klein
Virgil Lienemann
Dale Yungdahl
Walter Yungdahl
Calmer Boden
Lincoln
Roger Klein
Marleen Swanson
Presbyterian Church
Jimmy
Melrose Park
Illinois
Eleanore Kernell
Chicago
Mary Kresha
Omaha
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Irene Burritt
Hugh Schmoker
Silver Creek
Air Force Base
Danny Hayes
John Lux
Dale Dunn
Bill Wyman
Tandra Wyman
Goldie Bond
Bill Umstead
Alan Umstead
Brian Umstead
David Watts
Burke High Field
Denise Dunn
Visitors of Mrs Flower at home noted
Local visitors included Mrs Flow er s sisters Mrs William Nolan of Marshalltown Iowa and Mrs Fred Ptacek and husband of Davenport Iowa during a recent stay at the Ivan Flowers residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Flowers
Mrs. Flower
William Nolan
Marshalltown
Fred Ptacek
Davenport
Iowa
Osceola Engagement Announces Lori Dawn Davis
Mr and Mrs Harold Davis of Osceola announce the engagement of their daughter Lori Dawn to Jerry D Rystrom son of Mr and Mrs Donald Rystrom of Stromsburg The couple plan a July 22 wedding at St Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Davis
Osceola
Lori Dawn
Jerry D. Rystrom
Donald Rystrom
Stromsburg
Miss Davis
Osceola High School
Or France
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Osceola Graduations Highlight Busy Community Week
Osceola hosts eighth grade and senior graduations with multiple parties and visits. C J Dunn graduates eighth grade at Osceola Country Club, reception follows with family attendance. Lincon trips, wedding notices, and social gatherings at Stromsburg and Shelby Legion Club mark a week of ceremonies.
Nebraska State Patrol seeks trooper applicants
The Nebraska State Patrol announced a September 15 start for its basic training at Lincoln Air Park. Kruger said the number of recruits depends on retirements and attrition. Applicants must have a high school diploma, good health, 5 feet 10 inches, and ages 21 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Patrol
James E. Kruger
Lincoln Air Park
Kruger
Nebraska
Extension club Marys May lesson on Herbs and Spices
Mrs Nelson hosted the extension club with Mrs Roy Grossnicklaus presenting herbs and spices samples such as Pear Delight and Spiced Sesame Ears. Guests were neighbors Mrs Hubert Girard and Mrs Fern Shockey. June meeting planned at Marvin Dawes home with Mrs Adolph Kresha assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Grossnicklaus
Harold Nelson
Vernon Kuhnel
Hospital Notes List of Dismissals and Admissions
Hospital notes show patient admissions and discharges across Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Stroms and Clarks. Names include Mrs Belle Miller Miss Mary Mangelsen Mr Ernest Ahrens and others, with multiple discharges listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Miller
Shelby
Elya Peterson
Osceola Pee
Osceola Graduation Reception Guests Named
Guests in the Wayne Anderson home after commencement honored son Terry a graduating senior. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Whiting Mrs. Melvin Atwater Mrs. Merlin Atwater Mrs. Lynn Iverson and Mark Albion, and Mrs. Ansel Lindquist Stromsburg Mr. Joe Roberts Mrs. Charles Roberts Andy and Betty Jo Anderson Osceola. Weekend guests at the Mervin Stromberg home were Henry Merklinger Plymouth and John Grummert Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Anderson
Terry
Ray Whiting
Melvin Atwater
Merlin Atwater
Lynn Iverson
Mark
Albion
Ansel Lindquist
Stromsburg
Joe Roberts
Charles Roberts
Andy
Betty Jo Anderson
Osceola
Mervin Stromberg
Henry Merklinger
Plymouth
John Grummert
Minneapolis
Minn
Family bus trip to Omaha includes air show visit
Murray and Mr and Mrs Wm Wy man with Danny and Pam Watts traveled to Omaha on Sunday to attend the Blue Angel Air show at Offutt Air Base. The Valley school picnic is planned for Sunday June 4 at the Valley Church with more details coming next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Dale Dunn
Murray
Wm. Wyman
Danny
Pam Watts
Offutt Air Base
Valley Church
Transfers of Deeds Across Several Nebraska Towns And Townships
A list of warranty and quitclaim deeds transferring parcels in Stromsburg Polk Osceola and surrounding areas. Names include Nellie Fusby Wallace Peterson Clifford Grady Ralph Fisher Clarence Reckner Mary Monson Donna Werner Melva Herbig Wendell Swanson City of Stromsburg Clayton Hallquist Leland Petersen Nellie Fusby Jerome Reisdorff Philip Meline Millie Brazda Homer Hastings Ronald Johnson John Schultze Kenneth Olson Ottilie Jordan Arthur Jordan Louise Davis and others. Parcels cover NE and NW quarters, blocks in Original Towns, and various lot configurations across multiple sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie B. Fusby
Wallace E. Peterson
Clifford H. Grady
Ralph L. Fisher
Nordberg
Stromsburg
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Clarence Edward Reckner
Polk
Mary E. Monson
Donna M. Werner
Melva Jean Herbig
Wendell R. Swanson
City of
N.W
Clayton D. Hallquist
S.W
Nellie E. Fusby
Leland E. Petersen
Pearle J. Coffin
Jerome H. Reisdorff
Philip Meline
Millie Brazda
Homer Hastings
Ronald Johnson
Osceola
John Schultze
John Schultze, Jr
David L. Moore
Kenneth M. Olson
Lot
Ottilie Jordan
Arthur Jordan
Lots
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Wells
Nuquist
Nebraska School
NethrasCay
Maud Nuquist
State Board of Control
J. Lindlie Heald
Doren
State Farm
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Howe Office
Meomington
Lori Davis
Valley News
Eda Burritt
C. J Dunn
Osceola Country Club
Lewis Dunn
C. J
Gary Lux
Gary Reznicek
Lula Pickett
al Kuhnel
Wesley Chapel Club
Francis Urban
Wayne Stallings
Brad
Evan Wieseman
Harry Christensen
Rex Wieseman
Scott Wieseman
Christensens
Scott
Michelle Kresha
Betty Ann Kresha
Shelby Legion Club
Ellen Wieseman
Floyd Emmons
Margie Simonsen
Janet Urban
Jacqueline Rowan
Karen Johnson
Julie Wobig
Osceola Legion Club
Christianna
Lawrence Sarow
Elmer Benson
Elmer
Osceola Hospital
Randy Urban
Florence Watts
Walter Koehler
Patrol
Osceola Locals
Alan Kresha
Glenn Kresha
Adolph Kresha
Shelby Legion Hall
Michelle
Betty Ann
Mrs. Nelson
Osceola Insurance Agency
1St National Bank
Osceola, Nebraska
Louise P. Davis
Cookie Maxi
Bration
Saved Sewing Center
13Th Street
Columbus
Nebr
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F.E.T. & Trade
FET & Trade
F.E.T
Farmers Coop Business Ass’n. Petroleum Department
Shelby Nebr
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