Mrs F E Merrick Laid To Rest
Mrs Belle V Moore born 1866 near Viroqua Wisconsin died October 8 1949 at 83 in Ponca Nebraska after illness. She taught in Wisconsin and Polk County Nebraska then married Frederick E Merrick in 1887 and lived in Osceola. Survived by five children five grandchildren two great grandchildren and sister Minnie Weeden. Funeral at Osceola Methodist Church with Rev Bollinger and Rev Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle V. Moore
Townsend M. Moore
Martha Parsons Moore
Viroqua
Wisconsin
Mattie Eleanor Banks
Ponca
Nebraska
Osceola
Polk County
Frederick E. Merrick
Old Wesley Chapel
Merrick
Wesley Chapel Church
Methodist Church of
Ponca Nebraska
Leon M
Charles Richard
F. Alvin
Fairbury
Gerald Marvel
Laramie
Wyoming
Ruth
Shelley
Jane
Linda
Susan Merrick
Richard
Charles
Robert Merrick
Minnie Weeden
G. A. Randall
Keith Fellers
Ivory Palaces
Maurine Schumann
F. C. Banks
Nebr
F. A. Merrick
G. M. Merrick
Richard Merrick
Clay Center
Neb
Max Moore
Faulkton
South Dakota
Alvena Frahm
West Point
Eugene Day
Weeping Water
Osceola Defeats Shelton 22 to 6 in Conference Clash
Osceola grabbed a 22 6 win over Shelton after a slow first half. Big Dick Sterup dominated the line while Shelby’s center struggled with turnovers as Osceola scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to seal the victory and prepare for Polk’s upcoming Goldenrod Conference visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelton
Dick Sterup
Bulldogs
Polk
Goldenrod
Clarks
Polk Group Hosts Young Adult Rally at Polk Church
The Young Adult Group of Polk Methodist Church hosted a sub district rally Sunday night drawing about 100 people from Osceola Central City Fairview Aurora Clarks Polk and Sutton visitors. A 6 30 dinner followed by devotional talks and musical numbers closed with a benediction by Rev Paul Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Methodist Church
Polk
Osceola
Central City
Fairview
Aurora
Clarks
Sutton
Franklin
Bollinger
Hanson
Max Christopher
R. O. Peterson
Glen Hill
Paul Walker
Obituary of Russell H. Mace
Russell Henry Mace born August 7 1892 in Polk County Nebraska son of David H and Matilda Rose Mace. Spent most of life in the same community with a few years in Osceola. Entered World War I service September 1917 served 18 months 12 overseas discharged March 1919. Continued to Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Henry Mace
Polk County
Nebraska
David H. and
Matilda Rose Mace
Osceola
Former Osceola People Hold San Gabriel Picnic
A 1949 Osceola Association reunion gathering in San Gabriel California drew 72 attendees including Dr John R Gray from San Jose and guests Ruth Stoner Christensen and Ethel Jacobson. Host Stoner family invited all to return next year while Dr Clyde B Moore shared news of his 25th year at Cornell University and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
San Gabriel
Calif
San Diego
John R. Gray
San Jose
Gray
Robert Leard
Danielson, Hubbard
Louis Scholz
Clyde B. Moore
Charles ‘Kunkel
Osceola Association
South Highland Avenue
Los Angeles
Ruth Stoner Christensen
S. C. Stoner
Ethel Jacobson
Saturday Evening Post
the Post
W. Berry
Ruth Mackie
Pepper Ave
Bet Bull
Cora Belle Matthews
3Rd Ave
Robert O. Burley
Gambier St
Sarah P. Campbell
Normandie St
Howard Crouse
Lincoln Park Ave
Geo. Carson
Lulu. Pheasant
Irola St
Hollis L. Dolan
5Th Ave
Patty
Cloverdale St
Percy V. Gay
Myrtle Dolan
Vincent George
Marion Gillespie
No. Edgemont
R. M. Gillespie
Victor Herrman and Son
So. Windsor Blvd
Myrtle P. Hall
Myrtle Leard
Crenshaw Blvd
Grace Pheasant Johnston
Kenneth McCoy
Linda Lee
Ginger
Virginia Dolan
Polio Benefit Show Set At Muse Theatre Osceola
Oliver Schneider announces a benefit matinee at the Muse Theatre Osceola on Saturday October 15 starting 2 30. The Wizard of Oz will be shown and all proceeds go to the Polio Fund and St Francis hospital. Ticket prices 15 35 and 50 cents with advance sales planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Schneider
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Schneider
St. Francis Hospital
Platte Valley Saddle Club Hosts Riders and Show
Silver Creek Original Platte Valley Saddle Club sponsored by local businessmen will entertain saddle clubs from towns this Sunday October 16. A 9 30 trail ride begins, free food for participants and visitors at Chrome Hall, and a free horse show in the Henry Koza lots on the town’s north edge. Open to anyone not in a saddle club who wants to join the ride and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Platte Valley
Body Of Man Found Here Buried Saturday
The remains of the man found at the edge of Osceola last week were laid to rest in Osceola cemetery last Saturday. Despite many leads in the search for his identity, none proved out and who he is remains a mystery. Local authorities continue to pursue a few leads with state police visiting Osceola. funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. Bollinger and Kepners Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Rev. Bollinger
Kepners
Rev W G Hamilton dies at Hastings hospital
Rev W G Hamilton a 74 year old retired Methodist minister and evangelist died Tuesday morning October 11 at Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings He lived with his daughter Mrs J Carl Bryant in Hastings for months He served as pastor at Fairview church for 12 years retiring last year and had been an evangelist in Lincoln He was an active Masonic lodge member and IOOF officer Surviving Grace Hamilton and a daughter Funeral services were set for 2 p m at a Hastings mortuary with burial in Hastings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hamilton
Mary Lanning Hospital
Hastings
The
IOOF
Grace Hamilton
Thomas B. Hutchison
Methodist
Silver Creek
J. B. Brox
Thomas Bunn Hutchison
Paducah
Nebraska
Memphis
Lincoln
Burlington Railroad
Fruita
Colo
County erects vast grain storage as corn arrives
Osceola Stromsburg and Shelby gain large Quonset and round-bin storage totaling 720000 bushels with 111 permanent steel buildings in progress. County plans 1949 corn storage needs amid steel strike risk. farmers urged to add facilities. Funeral rites held for Thomas B Hutchison in Silver Creek. long local presence in barbering and community life noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Stromsburg
Shelby
Polk
Staroscik
Howard Pierce Heads Nebraska Bankers
W. H. Pierce, president of the First National Banks of Osceola and Shelby, was elected president of the Nebraska Bankers Association at the annual convention October 11 and 12 in Lincoln. He pledged cooperative effort with the Conservation program and affirmed faith in locally owned small unit banks. The Nebraska Conservation Foundation supports conservation messaging to farmers to preserve soil and natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pierce
First National Banks
Osceola
Shelby
Nebraska
Nebraska Bankers Association
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Mr. Pierce
Nebraska Conservation Foundation
Shelby Banks
Pierce
West Point Women Visit Osceola Guests
Mrs. Alvena Frahm and Mrs. Al Chantry of West Point traveled to Osceola Tuesday. Frahm visited Leon Merrick, while Chantry stayed with Mrs. Ann Coons at the Mildred Snodgrass residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvena Frahm
al Chantry
West Point
Osceola
Mrs. Frahm
Leon Merrick
Mrs. Chantry
Ann Coons
Mildred Snodgrass
Bintzs Injured In Head On Collision At York Intersection
A. B. Bintz and wife were injured when their 1949 Mercury collided head on with a Mack semi trailer at the Highways 34 and 81 junction near York. Mrs. Bintz suffered head lacerations and concussion while Mr. Bintz received bruises and lacerations. The couple were treated at York hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bintz
York
Bintz
Denver
Chicago
Tulsa
Oklahoma
CCC Announces Crib Requirements for 1949 Corn Loan
The Commodity Credit Corporation outlines crib rules for the 1949 corn loan program. Temporary cribs must have a floor above ground for ventilation and a semi permanent room above the corn. Driveway storage in permanent cribs requires double walls for ventilation. If driveway floors are absent, temporary floors must be elevated. The 1949 loan rate is expected about forty cents below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Local residents visit in area homes this week
District 18 residents report social visits across Columbus Lone Star Richland Rising City and nearby farms. Guests include Mr and Mrs Frank McKitrich John Gonka Edward Lisko and others visiting multiple homes Sunday and Monday evenings. A 10th wedding anniversary was celebrated with cards and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McKitrich
Snookie
Columbus
John Micek
John Gonka
Ted
Herman Brunkhorst
Edward Lisko
Carl Benda
Lone Star
Joe Chlopek
Richland
James Gonka
Frank Andersen
Kearney
Butch Eschler
Maxine
Rising City
Louis Benda
Josie Benda
Albert
Phil
Pearl
Marshall Thompson
Rural News Roundup of Local Social and Farm Movements
Mr and Mrs Sam Wyman were Sunday callers at the Will Turnley home in Central City. The Konwinski farm sale prompts a move to town in District 23. Platte Valley Saddle Club horses were moved to Grand Island with Ray Dobson aiding. Several local visits for birthdays and condolences noted. Community members aided Rev Brox at church and guests stayed with Louis Thaatre in Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wyman
Will Turnley
Central City
John Wyman
Basil Wyman
Lloyd Wamsley
Annette
York
C. E. Wamsley
Noah McCoig
McCoig
Louis Thaatre
Ted Bright
Minnie Gadeke
R. L. Aye
Baby
Grand Island Hospital
Dan Hinkle
Silver Creek
Dale McCormick
Vern McCormick
Omaha
Polk County Couple Observes 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Stalnaker Ryan of Gresham celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home in Gresham with an open house in the afternoon and a buffet supper for family. Albert Ryan and the Ryan brothers sister Mrs Sarah Page joined the dinner guests, noting the couple have farmed near the Polk York line and raised a son and daughter near York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalnaker. Ryan
Gresham
Albert Ryan
Ryan Brothers
Sarah Page
Corner Stone for Methodist Church To Be Laid Sunday
The Wesleyan Methodist Church in Shelby will lay its corner stone next Sunday October 16 at 3 p m Dr Frank E Fouts of the Lincoln District and church officers attend The public is invited to attend this ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist
Shelby
Frank E. Fouts
Lincoln
Three Large Sales Listed This Week
This week's notices advertise three sales including two DeTurk farm land auctions near Shelby. Charles W. DeTurk offers 400 acres two miles east and an 80 acre tract two miles east and south of Shelby with sales on Tuesday October 25 at 2:00 and 3:00 pm at the Osceola courthouse. C W and Harry Younglund hold a 9:30 am Wednesday October 19 sale at their Osceola area farm, selling all personal property as they move to town, with Merrick Ingalls and Huebner as auctioneers and standard terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. DeTurk
Shelby
David C. DeTurk
Osceola
Social calendar events gather in Osceola area clubs
Osceola clubs schedule meetings via Oct 21 with Legion Auxiliary Oct 21 and Rebekah Lodge Oct 14. Garden Club Oct 18 at Mrs. Monson’s with Edna McCray assisting and John I. Anderson leading. Kensington CES Oct 18 with Mrs. Sigler. Royal Neighbor Oct 20 social. Wesley Chapel Oct 19 with Mrs. Schmoker. A covered dish luncheon and an undulant fever extension lesson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Project Club
I. D. Huston
the Legion Auxiliary
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary
D. T. Kelley
CES Kensington
Dewey Sigler
Royal Neighbor
Rebekah Lodge
Garden Club
Emil Monson
Edna McCray
John I. Anderson
Wesley Chapel Club
Ben Schmoker
Odd Bits of News From Polk County Parishes and Towns
This week reports note St Andrew Church in the valley joining St Vincent Church Osceola as a mission with Father John Howe in charge of both parishes. Local fund drives for St Francis Hospital remodeling are lagging while farmers worry about timing of corn harvest. County officials Phil Nyberg and Gunnard Peterson, noted for Hearthstone of the Desk Squad, hope calm returns after a busy spell. Ollie Schneider promotes a riding horse that recently fell on him, and County Treasurer Carleton Anderson faces the duty of publishing delinquent tax notices by law, drawing some public ire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew
St. Vincent Church
Osceola
John Howe
St. Peter’s Church
Bellwood
Phil Nyberg
Gunnard Peterson
Polk County
Phil
Hearthstone
Carleton Anderson
Carleton
Weekend Visits Reported in Several Nebraska Towns
Nellie Olson spent the weekend with relatives at Mead. Adolph Anderson and family of Wausa visited, as did Leonard Johnson and son of Bloomfield. Marlene Johnson visited Lottie Lee McClean near Benedict. Edith Johnson hosted a Saturday gathering with multiple guests. Paul Gustafson and Swanson brothers helped Ralph Jones ill during a cane field event. Mabel Olson hosted Sunday dinner with visiting families including the Andersons and the Gestrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Olson
Mead
Adolph Anderson
Wausa
Leonard Johnson
Bloomfield
Richard Lundgren
Marlene Johnson
Lottie Lee McClean
Benedict
Edith Johnson
Herman Carlson
Herman Jones
Harry Rodene
Bennie
Verner Gustafson
Floyd Lindquist
Paul Gustafson
Rudolph Swanson
Isaac
Elving Swanson
David
Paul Jones
Ralph Jones
Mabel Olson
Martin Gestrine
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. E. Merrick
Osceola Downs
Russell H. Mace
San Gabriel, Calif
Platte Valley Club
Hamilton
Hastings Hospital
Hastings Mortuary
T B. Hutchison
Silver Ore
Howard Pierce
A.B. Bintz
CCC
Youngland
St. Vincent Parish
Ollie Schneider
Ollie
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