John Carson Rites In Silver Creek Monday
Funeral services for John Carson a retired Polk county farmer were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church in Silver Creek with Rev. H. J. Hart officiating. Burial followed in Silver Creek cemetery with pallbearers G E Hutchinson Harry Sanders John Vitamvas Marl Hendrickson Dewey Sigler Calmar Dunn. George Carter and J Willard Carter served as ushers. Three hymns were sung by Mrs Chas Towslee and Mrs John Vitamvas with Mrs George Carter at the organ.
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John Carson
Polk County
Silver Creek
H. J. Hart
G. E. Hutchinson
Harry Sanders
John Vitamvas
Marl. Hendrickson
Dewey Sigler
Calmar Dunn
Osceola
George Carter
J. Willard Carter
Cha
Obituary of John Jason Carson Pioneer of Silver Creek
John Jason Carson of Silver Creek Nebraska born January 15 1869 in Kawanee Illinois died October 1 1948 at Genoa Hospital aged 79 years 8 months after four years ill. Survived by wife Retta children Nina Delamore sister Mrs Charles Comegys Los Angeles and many nieces and nephews. He lived in Polk and Merrick counties most of his life and was active in Odd Fellows Osceola lodge for 54 years. He married Retta Gray September 29 1891 and shared 57 years of marriage.
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John Jason Carson
Silver Creek
Nebraska
William
Helen Hopkins Carson
Kawanee
Illinois
Beulah Church
Polk County
Polk
Merrick
Genoa
Retta Carson
Nina
Carson
Silver Creek Sunday School Rummage Sale for Church Fund
District No. 54 the Friendly Class of the Silver Creek Methodist Sunday School sponsors a rummage food and lunch sale at Chrome Hall in Silver Creek on Saturday evening October 9 to support the church repair fund. Nellie Benson returned from Big Springs after word that her brother O L Hill 81 had a stroke and remains very ill. Our community was grieved to hear of the illness.
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Silver Creek
Death and Community Gatherings Highlight Local News
Former neighbor John Carson died at Genoa hospital Friday morning. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. The 4 H girls led by Margaret Tooker held an achievement meeting at the Tooker home Friday evening with mothers as guests. Maple Leaf Club to meet October 14 with Mrs. Louis Thantre and Mrs. Frank Frizzell assisting. The club’s annual supper occurred at Valley Church basement Friday evening. Attendees at Otto Lieth’s Silver Creek funeral included Mrs. Henry Schipparell, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wamsley, Robert Tooker, Bill Wyman and Johnny Carlson, with the last three taking part in legion services. Several from here attended Dixie Brummett’s wedding at Creek Sunday afternoon. Jean and Joan Omachi, student nurses at University Hospital, visited home Saturday night and Sunday, traveling with an uncle from Illinois on a Nebraska business trip.
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John Carson
Genoa
Margaret Tooker
Tooker
Maple Leaf Club
Louis Thantre
Frank Frizzell
Valley Church
Henry Schipparell
Lloyd Wamsley
Robert Tooker
Bill Wyman
Johnny Carlson
Otto Lieth
Silver Creek
Legion
Dixie Brummett
Methodist Church
Jean
Joan Omachi
University Hospital
Illinois
Nebraska
Pete Omachi
Swede Home Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Emma Chindgren and Lillie called on Mrs Helena Lundstrom and Ada Tuesday. Vernon and Florence Peterson hosted Friday visit with Ralph and Mrs Ida Falk returning to Long Beach California. Birthday Club met at Harold Johnsons for Mrs Edwin Olson and Mrs Harold Johnson.
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Emma Chindgren
Lillie
Helena Lundstrom
Ada
Vernon Peterson
Ralph Simpson
M. W. Krong
Florence
Clarks
Ida Falk
Long Beach
California
Edgar Peterson
Birthday Club
Harold W. Johnson
Edwin Olson
Harold Johnson
Ansel Fredrickson
Ralph Nordberg
Doniphan
Lillian Amick
Carl Johnson
August Johnson
Harlan Johnson
Paul Jones
Edwin Jones
Ralph
David Jones
Walter Jones
Reuben and
Grace Kron
Malmo
Phillip Waller
Rosalie Ekstrom
Donald Forss
Luther College
Furnaces and plumbing supplies offered by C Burgeson Co at Stromsburg
On hand and available for delivery and installation are natural gas and propane furnaces in multiple BTU ratings, oil burners, coal furnaces, water heaters, circulators, water systems, plumbing pipes and fixtures from American Standard Eljer, and Orange Bird fiber pipe. Full kitchen propane range, natural gas range, 60 in American Standard cabinet, sink, and prices. Open evenings. Stromsburg Nebraska. Phone 76.
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Eljer
C. Burgeson Co
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Osceola Fall Festival Thanks All Donors
The Methodist Fall Festival Committee expresses sincere appreciation for the generous contributions from every business and friend in Osceola and other members who helped make the annual event a success.
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Osceola
Mrs Leona Dawes Thanks Hospital Friends
To my many friends who re membered me with cards letters and gifts during my stay at the hospital and after my return home I wish to return my sincere thanks.
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Leona Dawes
Thanks for sympathy and community support
The note expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy, cards, flowers and gifts. It also thanks WSCS, WCTU, Garden Club and Osceola Project Club for their acts of kindness, with names listed as Mrs. J. D. Scott and Mrs. I. J. Merrick.
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WSCS
WCTU
Garden Club
Osceola Project Club
Thank You Note From Rita Bernt To Hospital Helpers
Rita Bernt expresses gratitude for the generous help kind words and thoughtful gifts received during her recent hospital stay.
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Rita Bernt
Shelby Hatchery Final Test Figures On Pig Feed
The Shelby Hatchery and Feed Store released final figures from a 90 day test comparing grain feeding alone to grain plus a hog supplement. One pig fed grain and supplement weighed 233 pounds versus 100 pounds for grain only, with cost per pound 12 cents and 27 cents respectively. The results are on display at the hatchery.
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Shelby Hatchery and Feed Store
Mrs Bowe Family Move to Los Angeles
Mrs. Lawrence Bowe and family left Wednesday to relocate to Los Angeles to establish a new home. Mr. Bowe will stay in Osceola for a period before joining them on the west coast.
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Lawrence Bowe
Los Angeles
California
Bowe
Osceola
West Coast
Polk County Nebraska Delinquent Tax Lands for 1948 Sale
Notice lists lands and town lots in Polk County Nebraska subject to sale for delinquent taxes and special assessments. County Treasurer will offer tracts at public auction on November 1, 1948, starting 9:00 A.M. in Osceola, continuing daily until all parcels are offered.
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Polk
Nebraska
Polk County
Treaurer
Osceola
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