Last Rites for Keene Ludden in Osceola Funeral
Keene Ludden of Osceola Nebraska dies August 29 1922 at home after long illness Brights disease He served as county treasurer postmaster and city council member and was mourned as a trusted civic leader with a long life of public service Born March 10 1852 in Wisconsin he moved to Iowa and Nebraska and left a large family including seven surviving children plus siblings and a widow Jean Davidson Ludden predeceased him in 1916 Funeral held at home with Presbyterian pastor Rev Thos E Barr and Masonic Lodge in charge of burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery
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Keene Ludden
Niccola
Polk County
Thos. E. Barr
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Hackberry
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Yender
Record
Aman
Elbert Keene Ludden
Oconomowoc
Wis
Osceola
Nebraska
Chauncey Ludden
Clarence Iowa
Hackberry Precinct
Jean Davidson
York County
Great Beyond
Ludden
George
Lincoln
Lawrence
Colome
Roy
Dodge
Nebr
William
St. Anthony
Idaho
Julian
North Platte
Keene
California
Anna Ludden
Mary
Clarence P Ludden
Sioux City
Lewis EH. Ludden
Surprise
Adelle Tobey
Beaver Crossing
Anna Louisa Salisbury
Los Angeles
Calif
Stromsburg
H.m.powers
Double wedding in Benedict area draws local crowd
Edith Query and Rita Query wed Frank Bottum and Alton Van Otstrand at 6 pm in a home ceremony hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Woi J. Query. Rev. Hutchins officiated with fifty relatives present. After a three course dinner the couples depart for a Colorado Yellowstone trip and plan to reside on Benedict area farms after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woi
J. Query
Edith
Rita Query
Frank Botlum
Alton van Ostrand
Benedict
Hutchins
Fairbury
Maurine Walrath
Bernice Boltum Hutchins
Polk County
Alma Mentink and Chester Johnson Wed in Osceola Ceremony
Miss Alma Mentink daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Mentink and Chester F Johnson son of Gust Johnson were married last Monday morning Sept 4 in Osceola by Rev Thos E Barr. Only immediate relatives attended and the couple will reside on the groom's farm southwest of Stromsburg after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mentink
G. J. Mentink
Chester F. Johnson
Gust Johnson
Stromsburg
Osceola
Thos. E. Barr
Walter Watts
Florence Mentink
Osceola High School
Sttromsburg
Miss Georgia Waggoner Weds William Stearns at M E Parsonage
On August 30 at two oclock Miss Georgia Waggoner daughter of Mr and Mrs Malden Waggoner and Mr William Stearns were united in marriage at the M E parsonage. The bride a Osceola High School and Anthony Wayne Institute graduate has taught five years. The groom is son of Wm Stearns of North Platte. Miss Iva Waggoner and Mr Henry Martin attended. They will reside in North Platte where the groom works for the Union Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Waggoner
Malden Waggoner
William Stearns
M. E. Parsonage
Osceola High School
Anthony Wayne Institute
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Wm. Stearns
North Platte
Iva Waggoner
Henry Martin
Union Pacific
Masque Show To Be Repeated Next Sunday Evening
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church presents The Church Victorious Through Love with scenes including The Angel and The Spirit of Music. Performers include Miss Daisy Kunkel Miss Maurine Walrath Mrs. George Campbell Miss Dora Lovell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Daisy Kunkel
Spirit of Music
Maurine Walrath Renatobatino
George Campbell Faith
A. A. Beattie
W. B. Welch
T. W. Butter
D. H. Kunkel
Herrmann Sells Farm. Nelson Purchases Northeast Plot
Henry Herrmann of Monrovia California sold his farm northeast of the city this week to Arthur S. Nelson who lives northwest of the city. Herrmann went to California in spring and plans to stay and perhaps enter fruit raising there.
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Henry Herrmann
Monrovia
Calif
Arthur S. Nelson
Mr. Herrmann
California
Reverend J J Lintner couple relocate to Osceola anew home
Rev and Mrs J J Lintner moved from Hastings to Osceola on Friday and occupy Dr McChesney’s northwest square property. Mrs Lintner is accompanied by her daughter Mrs Wm Ehlers who has aided in her care during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lintner
Hastings
Osceola
Two Deaths Near Beulah Promote Local Obituary
Mrs. Mary Wamsley mother of C. E. Wamsley died at home on September 5 at age 77. Born in Ohio she moved with husband C. C. Wamsley to Polk County in 1871. funeral set for tomorrow at 9 30 A M. Her son C. E. Wamsley resides in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wamsley
C. E. Wamsley
Ohio
C. C. Wamsley
Polk County
Colorado
Death of Mrs. Herman Sarow Reported
Mrs. Herman Sarow died at her home on the valley at 8 30 this morning. Funeral services will be from the Valley Church at 9 30 Saturday morning with interment at Oxce dla. She is the daughter of Mrs. H L Mickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sarow
Valley
Oxcedla
Sarow
H.’ L. Mickey
County Institute Plans Set for September Event
Polk County announces the annual County Institute to be held September 15 and 16. Superintendent Rasmussen reports top instructors include Prof J W Searson English educator and Nebraska Teacher publisher, Frank Gains rural economics instructor, and Miss Ruth Pyrtle a candidate for state superintendent.
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Polk County ‘Institute
Rasmussén
J. W. Searson
Sand
Nebraska
Frank Gains
Ate Agricultural ‘School
Ruth Pyrtle
Woodmen County Picnic at Buckley Park Tuesday
The Woodman County Picnic held at Buckley Park begins Tuesday at 1 30 p m with a speaker from Hellc Camp and a sports ball game. Families are urged to bring lunch baskets. Evening entertainment at City Park follows at 8 p m with musical program readings and pictures.
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County Woodman
Community chorus plans extra rehearsal ahead of county fair sing
The community chorus met Monday with about 70 present and scheduling another rehearsal for Friday at the schoolhouse auditorium. Additional sessions are set for next Monday and the Friday following. Organizers expect a full chorus of 100 for the big county fair sing and urge new members to enroll. Joel Hanson was elected president to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hanson
Miss Mildred Richmond Taken for X Ray Exam
Miss Mildred Richmond was taken to York on Tuesday for an X ray examination of injuries from an auto accident last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Richmond
York
Obituary of John Wagner of Thawville Illinois
Word has been received of the passing away of John Wagner at his home in Thawville Illinois near Piper City on August 22 1922. He was a Union Army veteran of three years and husband of Rachel Meinhold, with eight children six surviving along with a widow and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral held August 24 with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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John Wagner
Thawville
Irs
Piper City
Thawville Is
Unut
Co. D
Rachel Henrietta Meinhold
Anna Bratman
Roberts Ills
Louis
Shelby
Chas
Florada Texas
Albert
William
Edward
Osceola Nebr
Michael
Chillicothe
Ills
Jacob
Daniel
Peoria
Mary Shunk
Anad
Improvements At The Park And Pool
The local park and swimming pool gain popularity as a playground for all ages. The Bideawee and Gab-a-Id Clubs add conveniences and a new small bridge, picnic corner, and steel slide for children. The swimming pool committee reports season proceeds near 600 dollars and suggests lowering water rates could boost surplus for park improvements.
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Bideawee
Frank Mills
J. L. Heard
George Carson
Local society notes and travel plans fill community page
Automobiles accessories ad prompts shopping in town. Victor Anderson visits from Stromsburg on business. Baptist Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Deland’s home. Vern Clark visits with parents. Nels Anderson and family plan a month western vacation. I D Reed and wife depart for Colby Kansas to visit daughter. David Nelson leaves for Rock Island Illinois to resume study. Gillespie trip to Los Angeles with sister-in-law Borst. Rev J A Klein to continue as Grace M E pastor for another year. Oluf Hedlund improving after illness. daughter Nina Hedlund Nelson and Rev Anton Nelson visiting. Mrs Borst guest of Gillespie for westward trip via University of Wisconsin. Mrs C C Stoner celebrates eightieth birthday with relatives in city.
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Baptist Ladies Aid
Wm. Deland
Vern Clark
Liberty Clark
Nels Anderson
I. D. Reed
Colby
Kans
Chas Cayton
David Nelson
Hilda Nelson
Rock Idance
Ils
Augustana
J. A. Klein
Lincoln
Osceola
Klein
Grace M. E. Church
Olof. Hedlund
Nina Hedlund Nelson
Anton Nelson
Minnesota
Hodlund
Borst
C. C. Stoner
Alvie Sargent
Julesburg
Chélo
George B. Berck
George Berck
The
State University
Swan A. Larson
Platte Precinct
Carl Scholz
Big Farm
C. R. Hess
Lawrence Shaw
Omaha
L. M. Shaw
Chas
H. E. King
Charles Herbert
Siechin
York
Ethel Hoagland
David City
Carl Wolbrecht
Anna Cameron
Red Cross
Crete
Court House
Cliff Dohner
Helen Rutter
T. W. Rutter
St. Edward
Dohner
H. A. Gustafson
Linson
O.G. Gustafson
Colorado
Capt. L.M. Pratt
Herbert L. Pratt
Red River
N.M
C. R. van Houten
Colorado Springs
Dwight Alverson
Des Moines
Chris Behle
Julia
South Dakota
Nettie Washington
Groton
Local notices on repairs travel and visits in Osceola area
Local residents report car trades and repairs at Rystroms and G T Rays Watch Jewelry and Clock. Goldie Birchfield visits from Lincoln. Miller couple at Lincoln for state fair. Numerous trips to Lincoln for fairs, conferences, and family visits. Families mentioned include Herrmann Klein Timm Albin Caldwell MacKeever Shaw Ehlers Morgan Johr son.
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Goldie Birchfield
Lincoln
Eugene Miller
Dodge
Rystroms
W. F. Heitzman
H. M. Powers
West
Chas. Rosland
Mabel
Alvera
A. J. Herrmann
J. A. Klein
Mark Timm
J. F. Albin
York
Howard Caldwell
Halsey
Albin
J. L. MacKeever
New York City
Lawrence Shaw
David Cit
Mr. Shaw
Wm. Ehlers
J. H. Lintner
Hastings
Osceola
Hom
G. W. Morgan
Spalding
Mr. Morgan
Frank Johr
Sunda
Golden Wedding Celebrants Mark Fifty Years of Married Life
Mr and Mrs J S Barr celebrated their Golden Wedding at their home northwest of Shelby with relatives and friends. Six of eight children attended. gifts included gold watches. A separate note announces Dr A F Johnson new Osceola physician locating over the Variety store and residing with the Nels Anderson family.
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J. S. Barr
Shelby
Barr
Osceola
A. F. Johnson
Greshama
Oscccola
Nels Anderson
Cty
Johnson
Gresham
Hilton
Valirnia
Nebraska
Osceala
Society Scenes Highlight Osceola Gatherings and Farewells
Mrs Laslie Drew and Mrs Jessie Abbott sisters formerly of Osceola visited from Seattle and Laramie. Old friends attended a three to five gathering at D H Kunkels for Daisy Kunkel Nellie King and Marion Hartzell. Mrs Gillespie honored by M E church Ladies Aid and Women’s Club gifts amid musical readings and songs.
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Laslie Drew
Jessie Abbott
Seattle
Laramie
Wyo
Cily
BE. L. King
Formr
Osceola
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
R. M. Gillespie
Ladies of the Aid Society
Gillespie
Robert Inness
Marion George
Kenneth Cornish
York Visitor Edna Schwitzer Guests Osceola Area
Miss Edna Schwitzer of York Pennsylvania visits Osceola week, staying with Dr M Y Byers family. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Dean Query and Mrs Orange Fellows from Bird City Kansas, Frank A Orr from Scottsbluff, Mrs Orr, Wm Deland family, and relatives of N T Nelson. George Rend moves from Hackberry to southeast Osceola, welcoming Bond family to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Schwitzer
York
M. Y. Byers
Dean Query
Mr. Query
Orange Fellows
Bird City
Kans
Spencer Query
Frank A. Orr
Scotts Bluffs
Orr
Harry Martin
Wm. Deland
Weston
J. Q. Rathbun
Omaha
George Rend
Hackberry
Albert
Rend
Osceola High School Plans Balanced Activity Program
The Osceola High School outlines a new balanced activity plan with a point system to ensure wide student participation. An activity chairman will coordinate after hours events, including oratorical contests, literaries, dramatics, debates, athletics, and musicals, aiming for safe, sane fun.
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Osceola High School
Oine
Board of Education
High Schoool
Ano
Henry
Andrews
Polk County Schools Begin Year with Strong Faculty
Polk county city schools in Polk Stroms burg Shelby and Osceola opened for 1922 23 with full staffs and most rural districts teaching. Osceola boasts a strong high and grade corps led by Superintendent C E Andrews and Principal Abner Hull with several returning teachers and capable newcomers.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Shelby
Osceola
Polk County
C. E. Andrews
Abner Hull
Hastings
Lesitie Crew
Nan Myberg
Ashland
Esther Scherich
Garland Hansen
Tobias
W. O. Hansen
Doris Draper
Huldah Young
Gresham
Leslie Crow
Beatrice Alverston
Bailey
Indianola
Dorothy Garer
Eva Weisemann
Anna Oberg
Polk County Fair 1923 Promises Big Prizes and Diverse Entertainment
The Polk County Fair of 1923, set for September 26 to 29, pledges $6000 in prize money and a lively program. Highlights include Aerial Arts acts from Kansas City, daily ball games, running races, bands, and a community chorus. The poultry hall and dining spaces are being repurposed on the fair grounds with detailed schedules forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Kansas City
Board of Managers
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Sen
Wilson
Bright
Etta Query
Mentink—Johnson
Waggoner—Stearns
Beulah
Woodmen
Bystroms
Victor Anderson
Weather Bureau
U. P
G. T. Ray’s
MR. and
Mrs
4A. S. Barr
Horace
Nellie King
Maricl Hartzell
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