Farmers Union Store Opens After Major Renovation
The Farmers Union Store in Osceola has undergone a six week transformation with a new front of glass and black trim, interior arches separating grocery from dry goods, a new floor, modern shelving, and a dedicated produce room. Owners August P. Anderson and Fred Merrick, plus local manager Mr Stickel, receive praise for the project. Formal opening is scheduled for next Saturday and details appear in a display ad in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
August P. Anderson
Fred Merrick
Osceola
Anderson
Merrick
Stickel
Wesley Chapel News From Shelby Area Highlights
The Wesley Chapel community reports on the Frank Hewitt sale and lunch stand proceeds. Events include a shower for Mrs. Raymond Rech at the Charles Rech home, trips to Omaha for hospital visits, and a farewell for the Hewitt family. Local gatherings cover bible study, dinners with visiting kin, and a appendix operation for Max Carter. Notable notes include prayerful bread starter lore and Steeple's Store winter union suits advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid
Frank Hewitt
Paul Pliefke
Lincoln
Wesley Chapel Club
Charles Rech
Raymond Rech
Alfred Kuhnel
Omaha
Adolph Kuhnel
Maxine Alt
Birdie Weeden
Gene Treadway
Duane Schmoker
Donald Huggler
Arden McBeth
Nebraska
Clarence Foltz
St.Paul
M. B. Swanson
L. F. Williams
Earl Treadway
BE. B. Treadway
Marion Treadway
Wallace Logan
Shelby
Mildred Weiser
J. N. Jarmin
Eureka
Illinois
William Butler Carney
Lexington
Kentucky
W. B. Fagg
H. H. Hewitt
Denver
Amarillo
Texas
Ellen ‘Moore
Madge
Osceola
Roy Moore
Bert Burns
Pleasant Corner
D. C
D. C. Burns Home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hastings
W. D. Hastings
Valley
Donald Long
Max Carter
Delmar Richmond
Tom Fozzard
Steve Corbitt
Vernie Kuntzelman
J. .S. ‘Barr
Polk Peterson-Loveland announces marriage in Omaha
Announcement made this week that Miss Ber niece Peterson daughter of Mrs Fre da Peterson of this city will marry Mr Theland Loveland son of Mr and Mrs Frank Loveland former Polk residents now living in Omaha The wedding occurred in Omaha on Thursday Sept 24 The bride has lately worked in Omaha and the couple plan to live there after a wedding trip through western states The bride is a Polk high school class of 1935 graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Peterson
Freda Peterson
Theland Loveland
Frank Loveland
Polk
Omaha
Polk High School
Returns Of The Corn Hog Referendum In Polk County
Final returns from nine precincts show 710 ballots cast in favor of a 1936 contract and 261 against. Among 1935 contract signers, 637 voted Yes to 144 No, a strong majority backing continuation of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Platte
Kielian and Kresha Wedding in Silver Creek
Miss Rose Kielian daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kielian of Silver Creek wed Adolph Kresha Jr son of Adolph Kresha Sr in a Catholic Church ceremony on October 23. Attendants were Ann Kresha and Anton Kielian with Mary Kielian as flower girl and Adrian Kresha as ring bearer. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a dance at Kula hall. The couple will live on a farm northwest of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kielian—Kresha
Rose Kielian
Joseph Kielian
Silver Creek
Adolph Kresha Jr
Adolph Kresha
The
Valley
Father Kunkel
Ann Kresha
Lincoln
Anton Kielian
Mary Kielian
Adrian Kresha
Kula Hall
Kresha
Osceola
Richards Rech Nuptials Tie Richards and Rech at Seward
Miss Natalie Richards and Ray mond Rech were married in Seward Nebraska on October 12 by Judge Weighardt. The bride, Osceola High School 1933 alumna, is the youngest daughter of Ross Richards. The groom, Osceola High School 1982 alumnus, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Recd. Two showers honored the newlyweds.
Shelby and Osceola residents frequent Omaha visits
Shelby reports visitors from Lincoln and Osceola with several trips to Omaha. Howard Thatcher bought West Shelby property. Thatcher and Koehler families moved homes. Betty Claire Kinney visited. Opal Schlesinger celebrated eighth birthday with friends. A county gr ad er tool was lost south of Carl Ced er berg farm. reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bernt
R. W. Dunkle
Lincoln
Frank Kinney
Omaha
Shelby
Mr. Kinney
W. E. Kinney
Betty Claire
Howard Thatcher
West Shelby
W. H. Kelley
Thatcher
Elton Koehler
Langhammer
Thatchers
Tony McCormick
Baby
Osceola
Memphis
Nebr
Karl Thelen
Ferene
Bobbie Taddiken
James Davis
Ernest Dexter
Opal
Frank Kline
Mary
Wynot
Mr. Kline
Hattie Fagg
H. H. Hewitt
Denver
Colorado
Amarillo
Texas
Nell Campbell
Fagg
Hewitt
J. W. Goetz
L. EB. Tobias
Lincoln Hospital
Sterling
Hastings files to place Jay Hastings on county judge ballot
A petition signed by 88 qualified Shelby electors was filed with the county clerk requesting Jay Hastings be placed on the non political ballot for Polk County county judge. Hastings, in Lincoln this week as Polk County’s representative at a special legislative session, has 40 days before the April primary to accept or reject the candidacy. This marks the first candidate filing in Polk County, with political activity expected to intensify soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Jay Hastings
Hastings
Lincoln
Polk County
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid trip and local notices in Stromsburg area
The Green s Chapel Ladies Aid visited Mr. and Mrs. John Emmons north of Stromsburg with about fifty attendees. X L Class of Greens Chapel held annual meeting naming officers C B Knorr president C W Hennings vice president Edith Dillsaver secretary treasurer. Numerous local visits and family news across Stromsburg Lincoln York Osceola and Parker City Nebraska including births visitors and relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green’s Chapel Ladies Aid
John Emmons
Stromsburg
Lewis Berggren
X. L. Class of Greens Chapel
Jesults
C. B. Knorr
C. W. Hennings
Edith Dillsaver
James McKeag
Fremont
Cecil Bennett
Alvin Westenius
Albert Boomkranz
Axel Severine
Emma Harbaugh
Parker City
Oklahoma
Tom
Bernt Family Hosts Sunday Guests and Local Events
St Andrews notes activities from the Bernt household hosting Julius Cerny family and others, visits by Albert Koenig and Walter Nebosis, a wrist injury to Martin Kyesha, and social events including Rose Kielian and Adolph Kresha Jr.’s nuptials. Additional gatherings include Roy Grossnicklaus and Lyle Jacobs reception, and Loreen Schmoker and Ben Schmoker visits. Ann Kresha of Lincoln served as bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bernt
Julius Cerny
Near Shelby
Hubert Bernt
Martin
Charles Wilford
Arthur Kresha
Terrence Messing
Albert Koenig
Bellwood
Julius Nebosis
Walter Nebosis
Martin Kyesha
Doris Ann Huddleston
Shelby
Cyrus Janicek
Emilee Nebosis
Rudolph Janicek
Columbus
Janicek
Monroe
Loup River Project
Edward Messing
Rose Kielian
Adolph Kresha Jr
Silver Creek
Roy Grossnicklaus
Lyle Jacobs
Albert Schmoker
J. F. Nebosis
Ben Schmoker
Thayer
Loreen
Armand Schmoker
Osceola
Ann Kresha
Lincoln
Kresha
Hutch Miller Orchestra Attends Irland Home Event
Mr and Mrs Ira Irland entertained members of the Hutch Miller orchestra of Central City at their home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Irland
Hutch Miller Orchestra
Central City
Huggler Jacks Jacobs in Osceola Church Wedding
Miss Lillian Huggler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Huggler Osceola and Lyle B Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs A F Jacobs Lincoln were married Saturday October 26 at First Methodist Osceola Rev W H Wright officiated in a ceremony for about 150 guests. The couple will reside in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Huggier
DeLois Buchholz
Osceola
Delores Werschky
Lincoln
Miss Werschky
Switzerland
Martha
Margaret Huggler
Miss Margaret
Jay L. Kear
Elmer E. Sporn
Fairview Osceola Socials and Local Happenings
Fairview notes show Carlson family returning from a Montana deer hunt with two deer. Osceola Cemetery Association meets November 6 with Mrs. Blanch Peterson. Visitors Miss Cornelia Benson and Miss Elien Calder stay with Cornelia’s parents. Local residents attend events in Omaha Lincoln and Wayne Normal. Community meals and visits described along with a horse accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. O. Carlson
Rayner
Robert Carlson
Montana
The
Cemetery Association
Blanch Peterson
Oscola
Cornelia Benson
Elien Calder
Omaha
Walter Youngdahl
Tina Wextman
Teachers’ Institute
Zola Frizzell
Crystal Clark
Lincoln
Violet Terry
Osceola
Myrna Myers
Fairbury
H. A. McCormick
Hazel Norris
Wayne Normal
Grandma Meacham
Tom
Bettie Christian
Mead
Marjory ‘Sarrow
Osceola Hospital
George Buchta
Cherry County
Ragnar Carlson
J. Peterson
Stromsburg
C. Reitz
Holdrege
Women’s Home Missionary Society Meeting Next Tuesday
The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets at 2:00 PM next Tuesday at Mrs. L. Hennings’ home. Miss Lulu Hendrickson will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society
L. Hennings
Lulu Hendrickson
Local bridge piling under way near Prairie Creek
A Union Pacific work crew and work train laid pilings for a new railroad bridge over Prairie Creek west of Stromsburg last week. Multiple residents and visitors circulated, with notable activity around town as families and locals attended various gatherings and events. A Stromsburg hospital welcomed eight pound son Duane Allen born Saturday, with parents unnamed.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Prairie Creek
Marvin Hersey
Lutheran Hospital
York
A. V. Eijelson
Lee
Jack
Bob Christensen
John James
Lincoln
R. B. Carey
Omaha
C. A. Sward
Reuel
Iowa
Elmer Lind
Sutherland
Nebraska
A. B. Lind
Arthur E. Anderson
Polk
Axel Anderson
Esther Lamb
J. G. Green
Wesley Colson
J. L. Olson
Edna
Albin Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Charles Anderson
C. F. Moore
Paul
Stanton
University
Clyde Courtney
Osceola
Gilbert Colson
John Colson
Harold Colson
Donald Rhodes
Hazel Goettche
Stromsburg
Stromsburg Hospital
Duane Allen
Holdrege visitors and district game wrap up
Irene Porter and Ella Bates return to Holdrege after a week with Mr and Mrs Martin Jones and family. District 7 and 8 played kittenball with District 8 winning 21 to 19. Halloween party planned by District 8 teachers pupils and patrons. Hon or Roll list includes Eldon Ramona Phyllis Teddy Swan son Dorothy Jones James Peterson Carl Wernholm and Stanley Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Porter
Ella Bates
Holdrege
Martin Jones
August Phereson
Martha
Grand Island
District 7
District 8
James ‘Peterson
Harold Johnson
Stromsburg
Fremont
Emock Jones
Reemont
Eldon Ramona
iPhyllis
Teddy Swanson
Dorothy Jones
James Peterson
Carl Wernholm
Stanley Larson
Herman Carlson
Frances
Arnold
Herman Fredrickson
Veteran’s Hospital
Lincoln
LeVina ‘Swanson
York
Mrs S A Snider and son return from Lake Ericson
Mrs. S A Snider and her son Lynn have returned home after spending three weeks at Lake Ericson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Snider
Lynn
Lake Ericson
Campaign Ends Saturday Night
The Record big subscription campaign ends Saturday November 2 at 9 p.m. Subscriptions must be deposited in the sealed ballot box by then with full payment via cash, money order, certified check, or limited personal checks. Candidates must verify votes by October 41 and no subscriptions are accepted through the campaign department in the last week.
Regular services at Fairview Valley Churches
Regular services at both Fairview and Valley Churches are announced for Sunday. This Friday hosts the monthly social evening at the Valley basement. An open house for neighbors is planned Tuesday afternoon at Valley Church basement. A dime luncheon will be served. The Women’s Foreign Missionary meeting is set for next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Glenna Wieseman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Valley Ladies Aid
Aids and Ladies Clubs
Valley Church
Women’s Foreign Missionary
Glenna Wieseman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley Chapel
Mens
Steeple
Ewene
Peterson
Loveland
Will Stevens
Glen Hill
Irvin Anderson
Ralph Upton
Ed Sundberg
O. T. Morgan
Roy Morgan
Clarence Bryant
Oscar Strand
Elsie Stevens
Saronville
Wayne Hill
Geo. Grovner
Paul Strand
Harold Strand
G. E. Ehn
Arthur Eckdahl
Harold Carlson
Ben Peterson
Chicago
Clyde Willits
Glen Willits
Orlie Miller
F. E. Runquist
Wilmetta Steele
W. C. Steele
Edith Campbell
Clarks
Ray Werner
Lloyd ‘Stromsburg
Ansel Bodine
Martin Johnson
Richard Johnson
Cecil Newton
Ed Campbell
Harold Hoglass
Albert Bolstad
Joel Viger
Bill Aiken
Elmer Berger
North Dakota
B. B. Edwards
J. B. Williams
Joe Justice
Ellison
Strickland
Harley Brown
Bradshaw
Keith Green
Francis
John Light
Fred Johnson
Erna Budnick
Ruth Budnick
Fred Wilshuson
Hampton
Don Johnson
Ervin Light
Scotts Bluff
Gordon Vance Johnson
Portland
Oregon
Hordville Baptist Church
Lloyd Kroger
Herbert Olson
Fred Williams
W. J. Herbes
Maxine
Zona
Howard Herbes
Aug. Dobberstein
Jennie Larson
Chas. Johnson
Marquette
Virgil Kisler
Butch Gibson
Will Kisler
Bryan Anderson
Merle Anderson
Harold Schultz
Eddie Larson
R. H. Thesing
North Main Street
Donald
Clarence Johnson
Lee Davis
Carl Cederberg
Hackberry
Ernest Arndt
J. E. Renner
G. H. Agans
Ruth
Donna Peterson
Joyce Anderson
Katherine Dillsaver
ST. Andrews
Huggler—Jacobs
Fairview
Chevrolet
Reed Bros. Motor Co
Osceola, Nebraska
Fairview-Valley Churches
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