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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Lee Becker and their three children Tammy 13 Corey 9 and Darcie 7 have moved from Tecumseh to the former Don Mickey residence on the northeast edge of Osceola to operate a used furniture and antiques business.
Heritage tracing Jacob Coleman’s 1847 death and John Coleman’s westward trek to California, farm life in Iowa’s Stromsburg by 1880, mayoral roles and lengthy public service of the eldest son, and the 1884 shift to Stromsburg Nebraska by rail for the first time, with multiple relocations by ox wagon and wagon train through the period.
An eclectic column reports on October scenery with color described from wheat to sumac and pumpkin size claims matching Colorado’s. It notes Roger Mills of Greeley’s 77 lb 2 oz pumpkin and Weld County contest win, plus Don Watterman’s papers earning state awards and anniversaries for local families.
Hours logged show Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This schedule outlines the weekly operation times for the referenced period.
Activities listed for October include Maple Leaf Club bus tour to Lincoln and meetings of Scouts IOOF Republican Women FAN Club and WCTU. Family visits note Mr and Mrs Ekstrom hosting Sunday guests. sports recap cites Silver Creek upset by Stromsburg and standings led by Osceola with upcoming games.
Juniors and seniors from nine towns attended the October 6 event at Stromsburg High School. The program allowed visits to three different schools, with sessions for planning and guidance across nursing, technical, beauty, and college offerings.
The Town Twelve Card Club met Saturday evening at the Jay McDonald home. High prize went to Mr and Mrs Dale Nahrstedt and second to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sipes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Allan Kresha.
Mr and Mrs Glen Hendrickson attended the baptism of their granddaughter Crystal Johnson at the United Presbyterian Church in Omaha. The baby’s parents are Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson and all were dinner guests at the Albert Johnson home. A correction notes Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson observed their 40th wedding anniversary, not Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlson as previously listed.
Readable pages list events across United Methodist Trinity, St Paul Lutheran, and Calvary Lutheran in Swede Home. Items include choirs, bake sales, worship services, Sunday school, LCW conventions, confirmations, council meetings, and church school for all ages with dates and times for October.
Mrs Phil Nyberg attended a bridal shower Sunday at the Alvin Stranberg home in Hordville for Miss Wanda Didier of Clarks, bride to be of Richard Stranberg of Central City. Mrs Earl Colby and grandson Douglas Hartmann of Omaha were Sunday guests of Ed Wagners. Mrs Margaret Jacquot of Martin South Dakota visited Alice Gustafson and the Ray Richards family Monday.
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