Extension News Highlights From State Conference at Grand Island
Reports from three county delegates Mrs J D Scott Mrs Purdette Baker and Mrs Forrest Berggren open the account. A noon covered dish meal preceded more program items at 1 00 pm. Shelby High School girls performed and solos by Pat Doty and Roger Scow followed. Achievement Recognition appears next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
J. D. Scott
Purdette Baker
Forrest Berggren
Shelby High School
Pat Doty
Roger Scow
Decoration Demonstration At Shelby Training Center
The Shelby training center hosted a day long event with Home Agent Miss Crosby conducting service. Betty Barr of Orchard & Wilhelm led a room decor colors and fabrics demonstration, followed by Life Time Cook Wave. Over 150 women attended with club displays and courtesy talks, organized by Mrs. Wilhelm Kosch and the four clubs Clear Creek Lone Star North Shelby Shelby Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Crosby
County Extension Board
Betty Barr
Orchard & Wilhelm
Shelby Training Center
Wilhelm Kosch
District 18 Social Notes Share Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Richard Gonka hosted a Tuesday gathering with the Seberger Bernt family and other relatives. Mrs Carl Benda dropped by Wednesday with Mrs Edward Lisko. Adolph Bernt visited Bellwood, while Louis Scow and Robert called on relatives near Polk. Harold Cockson did Lincoln business, and Adolph Bernt made a Wednesday Omaha business call. Edward Lisko and family hosted Sunday dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gonka
Frank Seberger
Alfred Bernt
Myron
Robert
Harold Gonka
Gerald Henggler
Donald Eller
Carl Benda
Edward Lisko
Adolph Bernt
Bellwood
Louis Scow
Polk
Harold Cockson
Lincoln
Omaha
Fall wedding at St Bonaventure and St. Anthony’s
Mrs Carl Benda and family toured to Columbus for a confirmation at St Bonaventure's. Fern Bernt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bernt, wed Lawrence Bank at St Anthony's in Columbus. Guests came from Lincoln and Columbus as the Hasselbalchs and Bernts visited old friends in western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Benda
Columbus
Caroline
St. Bonaventure’s
St. Anthony’s Church
Fern Bernt
Lloyd Bernt
Lawrence Bank
Adolph Bernt
Lincoln
William Bernt
Geo. Hasselbalch
Shelby
Nels Hasselbalch
Nebraska
Kaspersons
Riverside Community Notices and Visits Record
Neighborhood attendees at Shelby Parish achievement day include C R Carlson C O Carlson Merle Wieseman and others. Riverside School struck by lightning nearly destroying it with Osceola and Silver Creek crews saving portions. Community visits extend from Bassett to Omaha with numerous family gatherings and hospital outreach.
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Shelby Parish
Mesdames C. R. Carlson
Ronnie Carlson
Guss Carlson
Oscar Mmn
Lawrence Cremeen
Dale McCormick
Cedric Fineey
Ellen Benson
Floyd Frizzell
Bruce Pickett
Near Osceola
Roy Frizzell
Silver Creek
Bassett
Nebraska
Wm. Dake
Lastunday
C. J. Dake
Phillips, Nebr
Paul Wisely
Near Central City
Clair McCormick
Laverne
Rex Dake
Merle Wieseman
Omaha
Riverside School
Osceola
George Geier
Guildford Bryan
Joe Tomasiewicz
Geo. Heinemeyer
John Young
Near Fullerton
Laverne Dake
Johnny Carlson
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Polk County Visitations
A sequence of Sunday visits and weekend guests unfolds across Polk County including the Nelsons Stevenses Albers and others. Deer hunting tales reach Townsend Montana while Harvest of Harmony events draw residents to Grand Island and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Horace Stevens
Polk
Louis Schott
Thresa Gabel
Shelby
Leo Albers
Vern Hamilton
Social Center Rest
Walter Koehler
Townsend
Montana
Jack Huth
Hollis Campain
Emory Zentz
Albert Anderson
M. E. Anderson
Donald Anderson
Omaha
Signe van Doran
Rudolph Sandin
Larry Johnston
Yvonne Anderson
Grand Island
Earl Millholland
Messina
Iowa
Hilbert Buchta
Arthur Deeter
Alfred Kuehnal
Edwin Ease
Jean Richards
Jeanonne Dawes
Neil Dawes
O’neill
Dawes
Charles Fischer
Brooke Berggren
Morris Richards
Jerry Bowe
Jill Grossnicklaus
Grand Teland
Fred Flamme
Duane Gabel
Ben Schmoker
Mrs Alberta Heckman Buried Tuesday
Alberta Rebecca Gainer Heckman, born April 24 1867 near Meadow Brook WV, died October 20 1951 near Clatonia Nebraska at 84.5 years. Survived by eight children, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, four sisters and a brother. Services held October 23 Kepner Funeral Home Osceola cemetery burial.
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Alberta Rebecca Gainer
Solomon
Mary Jane Gainer
Meadow Brooke
Barbour County
West Virginia
Verna Smith
Clatonia
Nebraska
Surprise
Nebr
Andrew F. Heckman
Old German Baptist Church
Cora Hewitt
Shelby
Hazel Landall
Appleton City
Missouri
J. B
Osceola
Ruby Schernikau
George
Donald
Lincoln
Harry Kline
West Milton
Ohio
Henry Itter
Oklahoma City
Okla
Earl Greene
Sayre
Henry Frye
Woodland
Michigan
Jess Gainer
Miami
Randall
Kepner Funeral Home
Leon Merrick
F. W. Schumann
Roy Johnson
Delmar Johnson
Martin Anderson
R. M. McDonald
John J. Anderson
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Osceola Cemetery
Mrs. F. M. Liebee Dies in Stromsburg at 88
Mrs. F. M. Liebee, 88, died Tuesday night at a Stromsburg hospital. A long-time county resident of 75 years, she and husband celebrated 67 years of marriage last year. An active Eastern Star member, she will be buried in Shelby Cemetery after funeral at Shelby Methodist Church Friday at 2:30 p.m. Survived by two sons and five daughters.
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F. M. Liebee
Stromsburg
Catholic Women Attend Archdiocesan Council in Columbus
Mrs John Staroscik and Mrs Joe Schott from Osceola joined 800 other Catholic women at the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women session in Columbus. Rev Gerald T Burgan led a nine o'clock mass while Mrs D E Mitchell presided. A noon luncheon was served at City Auditorium and Lindsay Deanery hosted tea at 3 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Staroscik
Osceola Catholic Church
Joe Schott
Columbus
Gerald T. Burgan
Omaha
D. E. Mitchell
Arch Diocesian
City Auditorium
Lindsay Deanery
Calvary Lutheran Church Invites All to Sunday Service
Calvary Lutheran Church invites the public to worship every Sunday at 8 PM at its half block south of the post office. Pastor A. B. Habben leads the division service and welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Habben
Divi
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition seeks the appointment of Philip Nyberg as administra tor of the estate of Frank Vanatta deceased. The hearing is set for November 16 1951 at 10 o clock A M. Dated October 24 1951. L M Merrick County Judge Oct 25 Nov 1 8 Record
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Polk County
Nebraska
Frank Vanatta
Philip Nyberg
L. M. Merrick
Brother of Osceola Lady Dies in Kansas
Mrs. Fred Calkins learned Monday her brother James Roseberry 72 died at Highland Kansas the same day He is survived by Mrs Calkins and sister Mrs Carrie Champeau of Hamilton Illinois as the remaining Roseberry siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Kansas
Fred Calkins
James Roseberry
Highland
Calkins
Carrie Champeau
Hamilton
Illinois
Roseberry
Card of Thanks from Harry Carman
A note of gratitude thanks friends and relatives for flowers cards and visits during a hospital stay. Appreciation is extended to the Sisters of St Francis and Dr H S Eklund for their care from Harry Carman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Francis
H. S. Eklund
Harry Carman
Fire departments praised for quick response at District 28 fire
The Silver Creek and Osceola Fire Departments and neighbors are thanked for fast action in extinguishing a Saturday night fire at School District 28. The School Board and District 28 patrons express gratitude for the help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Osceola
Thanking Friends and Caring Hands Headlee and Janelle Louise
We express gratitude to friends for gifts and wishes and thank the Sisters at the Hospital Dr. Eklund and Mrs. Nelson for loving care received. Signed Mrs. Floyd Headlee and Janelle Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eklund
Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. Floyd Headlee
Janelle Louise
Appreciation for Sympathy After Loss of Alberta Heckman
We express sincere thanks to all who expressed sympathy and performed kind deeds after the loss of our mother Alberta Heckman. Special thanks to Rev. Randall, those who furnished music, and the Wesley Chapel WSCS ladies. The Family of Alberta Heckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Alberta Heckman
Thank You for Kindness During Illness
A note from Mrs. Hugh Johnstg thanks those who sent cards letters and gifts while she was hospitalized and expresses sincere appreciation for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Johnstg
Birthday Gift Memo From Mrs Bond for Dana Bond
Mrs. Fred Bond sends the Record as a birthday gift to her son Dana now stationed as ET2 with the Navy. Address lists D. R. Bond ET2 Com Dept N A S Navy No 14 c o Fleet Post Office San Francisco California. Joe Schott family spent Sunday in Hartington for a Silver Wedding anniversary and joined relatives in events with Herman and Richard Ronspies of Pierce.
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Fred Bond
Dana
D. R. Bond
Et2
Com
Dept. N.as
Navy No
C O Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Joe Schott
Hartington
Herman
Richard Ronspies
Pierce
Schott
Arch Diocesian Council of National Council of Catholic Women
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