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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
5
Perry N Sapp editor and publisher rights and subscription rates listed for Nebraska and outside Nebraska with Post Office entry information and bank contact in Osceola Nebraska.
George Alexander Conkling 75 died September 3 1950 after a year of illness in Stromsburg Nebraska He was born March 26 1875 in Bureau County Illinois son of Allen F and Armintha Conkling He married Esa D Cannon January 1 1902 and had five children Orley W Esther M Wagner George C Jr Fawn and Glenn He is survived by his wife Osceola three children and nine grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Osceola Methodist Church with interment in Osceola Cemetery Pallbearers were Vern McCormick Adolph Grossnicklaus Sam Wyman Lloyd Wamsley Elmer Tooker and Frank Frizzell.
Cub Scout families enjoyed a weiner roast at Sokols Lake last Wednesday with a candle ceremony renewing the Scout Promise and Law of the Pack. Rodney Jarm in reached the Cub age limit. Laura Olseen elected Secretary-Treasurer. September Pack meeting set for September 27 at the Methodist Church. inquiries directed to Pack members and Cubmaster Swenson.
Funeral services for George D. Arbogast, 56, were held in Silver Creek with burial there. Stricken Friday, he died Monday morning August 28 at the Wadsworth Veteran hospital in West Los Angeles. He was well known in the area, with the family once living north of Osceola. Surviving are two sisters Mrs G E Hutchison of Silver Creek and Gladys Gerber of Tabor Iowa, and two brothers Stewart of Paradise Nevada and Harold of Oregon.
Barbara Buresh six years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Buresh, was seriously hurt last Wednesday when she fell through an open basement trap door at the family farm northwest of Osceola. She struck her head, suffered a skull injury, and was rushed to St Francis Hospital for x rays. Barbara is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Boden of this city.
Thirty eight Osceola fans rode Neal Stage charter to Omaha for a two game double header in the Little World Series tournament. The Osceola American Legion Junior team joined the trip except for ill Ralph Kahler. The group attended Richmond vs St Louis and Rhode Island vs Oakland, returning to Osceola about 3 AM.
Miss Delores Elaine Buhl daughter of Mr and Mrs William K Buhl of Osceola wed Robert D Vizal son of Mrs Victor J Vorel of Omaha on Sunday September 3 at four o clock in the St Paul Lutheran Church Osceola Nebraska The double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Given in marriage by her father The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a long train a low sweetheart neckline fitted bodice and back buttons Her fingertip veil and bonnet trimmed with stephanotis were of imported English illusion She carried a bouquet of Johannah roses and stephanotis Miss Dianne Buhl sister of the bride was maid of honor in a chartreuse satin gown Miss Anita Branting cousin of the bride wore a mint green satin gown both with braided headbands of matching trimmings
Miss Kay Ann Peterson and Robert Vizal exchanged vows in a ceremony with pink roses and fall greenery. Attendants included Dick Vizal and Henry Peterson Jr. A 125 guest reception followed at the church parlor with a four tier cake baked by Henry Petersen. Afterward the couple will reside in Omaha.
District 54 news covers Bonnie Lou Merrill’s tragic death at 16 and funeral in Silver Creek. Visits include John Tschantre and Julia Wyman in Labor Day weekend, and George Arbogast’s obituary with California-to-Silver Creek burial. Local events feature the 72 Club benefit ice cream social and a bridal shower for Nona Thomas.
Miss Darlene Anderson received honors at a bridal shower held Thursday August 24 at the home of her sister Mrs Wesley Peterson. Co hosts were Miss Irene Anderson and Mrs LeMoyne Anderson. Guests numbered 30 and gifts were opened after games followed by lunch.
Mrs Arthur W Ander son announces the marriage of their daughter Darlene to Wayne E Sinner son of Mrs Elizabeth Sinner of Lincoln Nebraska on September first at Fremont Nebraska. Darlene Anderson is a Osceola High School graduate and has worked in Lincoln for two years.
Beulah Cemetery Society meets September 15 at the Hall with Eva Willits hosting and Linnie Hoffer assisting. Several local families host and attend gatherings with visits from relatives and friends, including weddings at Rising City and trips to Lincoln and Wichita.
Mr and Mrs Howard Andersen and family of Omaha and Miss Carola Johnson of Lincoln visited Mrs Lena Johnson for the weekend. Mrs David Timm Mrs J W Toline Mrs Phillip Waller and Cheri called on Mrs Edgar Peters on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Thelander also mentioned in the notes.
Mr. and Mrs Harold W Johnson and family and Irvin Gestrine spent Thursday evening with Mrs John Gestrine and family. Conrad Johnson of Denver visited over the weekend with his parents. Several couples and children from area families enjoyed a picnic at Buckley Park on Sunday. Local residents hosted guests from Omaha Barstow and California with dinners and weekend visits across multiple households.
Miss Barbara Egly spent the weekend at the C. R. Carlson in Riverside visiting friends and enjoying local hospitality amid a quiet rural outing.
In loving memory of our beloved husband and father who passed away one year ago. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Loving and kind in all his ways. Upright and just to the end of his sincere and true in his heart and mind. A beautiful memory he left behind. Mrs Noble LeSuer and Children.
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