Deaths Mrs Taddiken of Shelby
Mrs. Taddiken Nellie Blanche Rosenberry died May 22 in a Columbus hospital after a month there and prior treatment in Omaha. She was 60, widow of Robert Taddiken, with four children surviving. Funeral services were held at Wesley Methodist Church Shelby on May 25 with burial in Shelby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taddiken
Shelby
Columbus
Omaha
Nellie Blanche Rosenberry
John Rosenberry
Wesley Methodist Church
John Krebsbach Dies at 70 in Shelby Service Planned
John Bernard Krebsbach of Sacred Heart Church Shelby died at age 70 after a May 21 passing. A funeral service is set for Tuesday, May 24 at Sacred Heart Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bernard Krebsbach
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
Mr. Krebsbach
Obituary: Maude Johnson Miss Mauce Johnson Stromsburg
Maude Johnson died Monday at Osceola Hospital at age 63. She worked for Central Electric Co and Farmers Elevator in Stromsburg. Survived by brothers Alvin of Stromsburg and Fred of Fort Collins Colorado. Funeral services held Wednesday at Edwin L Anderson funeral home in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Johnson
Mauce Johnson
Stromsburg
Osceola Hospital
Central Electric Co
Farmers Elevator
Alvin
Fred
Fort Collins
Colo
Edwin L. Anderson
Walter Widga 67 Dies After Five Week Illness on Polk Farm
Walter Widga of Polk aged 67 died after a five week illness at St Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln on Monday May 23. He lived all his life on the same Polk area farm Northeast of town. Survivors include his wife Mable daughter Mary Ann Roberts of Lincoln and two sons Gerald and Jerome at home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:00 p m at Swede Plain Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Widga
Polk
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Widga
Mable
Mary Ann Roberts
Gerald
Jerome
Swede Plain Church
Births Report From Stromsburg Osceola and Grand Island
A series of recent births includes Debra Deann to Mr and Mrs Don Mickey on May 20 at Stroms burg hospital weighing six pounds nine ounces. Rosalie Ann to Mr and Mrs Charles Brand born May 22 at Stromsburg hospital eight pounds four ounces. Gregory, seven pounds eight ounces, born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Richard Sterup of Long Branch New Jersey. Bradley Dennis eight pounds nine ounces born May 21 to Mr and Mrs Dennis Jones of Holdrege at Osceola Hospital. Cynthia Rose to Mr and Mrs Jack Long born May 12 at Grand Island five pounds twelve ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Mickey
Stromsburg Hospital
Debra Deann
Charles Brand
Rosalie Ann
Richard Sterup
Long Branch
New Jersey
Gregory
Dennis Jones
Holdrege
Osceola Hospital
Bradley Dennis
Jack Long
Grand Island
Cynthia Rose
Birds Nest on Window Sill Sparks Backyard Drama
A lighthearted diary note reports wrens building a nest between an air conditioner and window sill outside a bedroom. The author warns neighbors about potential egg mishaps and promises more animal kingdom notes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Mama
Mama Wren
the Ridge
Bull
Nancy
Bill Norton
Norton
Animal Kingdom
Osceola Stores To Close For Memorial Day
The Closing Committee of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce announces that Osceola stores will be closed all day next Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Patrons should finish purchases this weekend as stores will reopen Tuesday morning. Stores that observe closing dates will remain shut Saturday night through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
New Associate In Veterinary Practice
Dr. Kenneth W. Rye will move to Osceola soon to join Dr. W. F. Monson in the veterinary practice. Rye grew up on a Minnesota farm near Minneota and attended Augustana College, beginning a professional career in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth W. Rye
Osceola
W. F. Monson
Rye
Minneota
Minn
Augustana College
University of Minnesota
School of Veterinary Medicine
Extension Club Tea Set For June 7th Shelby Parish Hall
The Polk County Extension Club invites members and guests to a tea at the Shelby Parish Hall on June 7. Mrs. Pierce of Holdrege will present pictures of Nebraska, with other features and a social hour and tea. The Shelby Training Center ladies handle all arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Womens Extension Club
Shelby
Nebraska
Pierce
Holdrege
Flowers Sought for Memorial Day Services
Legion Auxiliary and Legion Post urge flowers for graveside decor for Memorial Day rites. Members and volunteers should drop bouquets at the Legion Building by 9:15 a.m. Monday and bring at least ten bouquets or evergreen materials if short on flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Legion Building
Picnic Set for June 12 in Roosevelt Park Los Angeles
The Osceola Stromsburg and Polk picnic will be held at Roosevelt Park in Los Angeles on June 12 1955. Attendees are directed to 1700 block E Florence Ave and to walk a half block south along the Pacific Electric Railway Tracks. The organizing committee asks guests to bring lunch and notes coffee will be served.
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Roosevelt Park
Los Angeles
California
Florence Ave
Pacific Electric
Lady's Signature Is Worth $5 000
A Polk County farmer's wife, Mrs Bob Stohl, signed at the Home Show in Omaha and was told she won 5 000 dollars in cash. She chose the cash and will donate ten percent to charity, splitting the gift between Calvary Lutheran Church at Swede Home and a cancer fund. She is a mother of four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Omaha
Bob Stohl
Stohl
Fire Truck Tank Fund Sees Notable Week Growth
Donations to the rural fire truck water tank fund increased by nearly 100 dollars in the past week. The volunteer fire department seeks around 1000 dollars to equip a 350 gallon water wagon for use in farm and rural fires. Contributions remain open through the Record office with donors listed and the total at 175.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Martin Roberts
Ernest Nyquist
Paul
Hannah Monson
Raymond Lindeblade
Anne Brochtrup Fata
Chas. Hope
Bruce Pickett
Arthur Nelson m
James E. Lewis
E. A. Swanson
Harry Herrmann
Polk County
Osceola Community Behind Quota In Red Cross Funds
Osceola and the surrounding area lag in the annual Red Cross drive with about 506 still needed to reach a 1000 quota. Mrs. S D Evins chair says only 502 50 has been raised while free blood donated equals more than the money subscribed. A second drive planned with house to house canvass and rural areas to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Red Cross
S. D. Evins
Polk County
Brick Walls On Hospital Building Nearing Roof Height
The Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital construction progresses with walls completed on three sides and roof height expected by week’s end. The north wing roof section has begun, with cement base, insulation, and pitch blend layers planned. Plumbing and electrical work run ahead of schedule as D. L. Moffitt anticipates starting partition work within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Fifteen Students Present Piano Recital at Home
Mrs. Maurine W Schuman presented her piano students in a recital at her home Monday afternoon May 23. Honored guests were the pupils' mothers. Refreshments followed the program featuring Mary Walker Larry Wieseman Marilyn Oberg Louis Monson Carol Branting Annitta Johnson John Cederberg Marian Inness JoAnn Triba Barbara Oberg Kay Timm Marilyn Triba Judy Koehler Ann Marie Schott and Jeanne Inness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine W. Schuman
Mary Walker
Larry Wieseman
Marilyn Oberg
Louis Monson
Carol Branting
Annitta Johnson
John Cederberg
Marian Inness
JoAnn Triba
Barbara Oberg
Kay Timm
Marilyn Triba
Judy Koehler
Ann-Marie Schott
Jeanne Inness
First Stock Car Race Of Season Set For May 29
The inaugural Stock Car race for this Nebraska district will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds on Sunday May 29 at 2 00 p m Four races are planned including a 20 lap event under the Nebraska Stock Car Club Inc safety rules A heavy barrier protects the grandstand Admission 1 00 for adults 50 cents for children under 12 Proceeds benefit the fair association and annual fair plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Polk County Fairgrounds
Albert Ryan
The
Fair Board
Nebraska
Nebraska Stock Car Club, Inc
Richards Couple Celebrate 22nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Morris Richards and daughters were entertained at the J H Gustafson home Monday evening for the 22nd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richards and the birthday anniversary of Mr Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Morris Richards
J. H. Gustafson
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Richards
Home Extension Agent Appears on KUON TV
Polk County home extension agent will appear on KUON channel 12 at 10 a.m. on June 9. The segment will cover home improvement tips and local resources for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
KUON
55 Alumni Banquet And Dance Friday
Osceola Alumni Association reports plans for the 1955 Alumni Banquet honoring classes 1895 through 1955. Speakers include Ada Linquist, Bob Campbell, James McKeag Jr., LeMoyne Anderson, Bern ie Gissler, with musical acts by Mrs. F W Schuman and daughters and John Irland. The event at the high school auditorium Friday May 27 includes dinner, meeting, and a dance by Johnny Cox orchestra. Membership cards and tickets available at Bush Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Alumni Association
John Inness
Ada Linquist
Lincoln
Bob Campbell
California
James McKeag, Jr
LeMoyne Anderson
Osceola
Bernie Gissler
F. W. Schuman
Paul Walgren
John Irland
South Gate
Calif
OHS
Janelle Kuhnel
Janell Bowman
Johnny Cox
Bush ‘Drug Store
Siglers And Crouses Extend Softball Lead In Osceola League
Leaders Siglers and Crouses remain undefeated in the Osceola Softball League with no losses to date and a looming June 9 showdown that could crown an undisputed top spot. Maleks sit 3-1, Watts and Andersons 2-2, with Kepners and High School at the bottom. last week Siglers beat Andersons 14-13 and Crouses topped Watts 12-9. Batting leaders include Bollinger As 642, Hobbs .600, Gissler .600, Campain .594, Van Hoosen .468, Heimer .693, Bryan .500, Emmons .500, Bruckner .500, Schott .500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Crouses
Siglers
Maleks
Watts and
Andersons
Johnsons
Kepners
High School
Watts
Social Calendar Notices for June Gatherings
The St. Vincent Altar Society meets June 1 at 8 p.m. in the parish hall with hostesses Mesdames Augustine, Gabriel, Augustine, Hobbs, Tlamka, and Treadway. Ride-A-We es meets June 2 at Mrs. Albert Timm’s home. Busy Belles meet June 1 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. John E. Gabel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Altar Society
Mesdames Edw. Augustine
A. W. Gabriel
Wayne Augustine
Gerald Hobbs
Louis Tlamka
Eugene Treadway
Albert Timm
John E. Gabel
Donna Carlson Weds Jack Wieseman at Osceola Church
Miss Donna Rae Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Carlson married John D Wieseman son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wieseman in a Sunday ceremony at St Paul Lutheran Osceola The 4 pm double ring service was conducted by Rev H P Bollinger The bride wore a waltz length gown of Chantilly lace over satin with a sculptured bodice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Osceola
Donna Rae Carlson
C. Ragner Carlson
John D. Wieseman
Carl Wieseman
H. P. Bollinger
Memorial Day Service Plans Are Completed
Memorial Day services organized by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary are set for 10:00 AM with a march from the Legion Building to the cemetery. Vernon D. Johnson and Reverend Homer P. Bollinger lead a program including a Gettysburg address by Walden Jones, Osceola High School Band, and dignitaries, with rain backup in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Vernon D. Johnson
Homer P. Bollinger
Walden Jones
Boys State
Osceola High School
Duane Johnson
Homer Bollinger
Legion Auxiliary
Osceola Scouts and Parents Attend Circus
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Nebraska held a circus at the University of Nebraska Coliseum in Lincoln on Friday and Saturday. Attendees from Osceola included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Frizzell and Ron, Mr. and Mrs. Emer Pehrson and Richard, and many other local families and youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Coliseum
Lincoln
Dale Frizzell
Ron
Emer Pehrson
Richard
Marlin Johnson
Annetta
Leon
Amber
Earl Miley
Leila
Larry
Paul McKeag
Lloyd Miller
LaVern
Ruth Eklund
Don
Bobby
John M Staroscik 1896 1955 Osceola Nebraska funeral
John M Staroscik born September 2 1896 in Duncan Nebraska died May 17 1955 at the V A Hospital Lincoln after four days hospitalization. Military funeral May 20 from St Vincent Catholic Church with burial Osceola Cemetery. Survivors include wife Victoria three daughters six granddaughters and one grandson. He served as AAA committee man 1934 1938 and 1938 1945 and as administrative assistant Farmer Fieldman of the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Nebraska from 1945 until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Staroscik
Christopher Staroscik
Duncan
Nebraska
V. A. Hospital
Lincoln
St. Vincent Catholic Church
Osceola
John Howe
Victoria
A. W. Kinder
Mary Anne
Milton Gabriel
Rose
Conyers, Jr
Margaret
AAA
Agriculture Stabilization ‘Conservation of
Garden Club Meeting Features Bird Talk and Maybaskets
The Garden Club met May 18 at Mrs. Edith Richards home with 18 members. John I. Anderson spoke on birds and bird feeders and led a discussion on whether birds have personality. Two poems on birds were read. Maybaskets were judged with Mrs. Fred Bond winning the cleverest. Lunch followed by a white elephant sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Edith Richards
Lillian Brown
John I. Anderson
Fred Bond
4 H Club Shelby Go-Getters Meeting Notes
The Shelby Go-Getters met Tuesday May 17 at Nadine and Thomas Messing home with the county agent present. After the business session members judged dairy cows and refreshments were served by Mrs Messing. Next meeting is at Lynda DeTurk home June 22 at 8 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Nadine
Thomas Messing
Valley Sunshine 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Valley Sunshine 4-H Club met May 19 at Wm. Ferris home. Younger girls showed finished hand towels and apron making. older girls cooked. Karen Ferris and Janet Mickey demonstrated frozen ice cream. Lunch was served. Next meeting at Gust Carlson home June 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Real Estate Transfers Include Deeds In Stroms Addition
Alfred Benda and wife transfer to Wallace Benda and wife with described lots and road land exceptions. Joseph E. Paulson and wife transfer to Walter Harbour and wife for lots 8 9 and part of lot 10 in Headstroms Addition. Loren F Barber and Avite convey to Walter Harbour Lots 8 and 9 in Block 4 Headstroms Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Benda
Wallace Benda
Joseph E. Paulson
Walter Harbour
Headstrom
Stromsure
Loren F. Barber
Avite
Stromsburg
Osceola News Highlights Local Football and Fishing
The Sterup family welcomes a seven pound nine ounce baby boy with a football gift. Osceola High School earns top track honors led by Coach Robert Manley as Polk county meet champions. The Osceola fishermen report crappie and bass catches at local lakes, with river and lake conditions noted. A humorous anonymous item recounts a choir member trapped in a car safety belt after practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sterup
Grandpa Sterup
Osceola
Robert Manley
Polk County
OHS
Gerald Bryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Extension Club
D. L. Moffitt
Donna Carlson
Jack Wieseman
Garden Club Met
Dwight Bush
Harold Jones
Theo Hanson
Harlan County
Kansas Line
Bob Mills
Bob
New York
Osceola Record
Paul Monson
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