District 18 News Social rounds and family visits noted
Mrs James Lawthers called on Mrs Adolph Bernt Tuesday. Families including Schmidt Lisko Bernt and others traveled to North Bend for a funeral. Pink and blue shower honored Mrs Leslie Dill of Columbus. Many neighbors visited at homes in Columbus and near Monroe with multiple gatherings and fair attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawthers
Adolph Bernt
Franz Luchsinger
Edward Lisko
Omaha
Louis A. Schmidt
North Bend
Schmidt
Presbyterian Church
John Kubicek
End
Fred Hecker
Leslie Dill
Columbus
Louis A Schmidt
A. D. Fellers
Art
Monroe
Louis Benda
Adeliph Bernt
Chet Wells
Arthur Maybereger
Kathryn Bernt
Christy
David Bonk
P. W. Elliott
Fred Flamme
Flamme
Otto Johannes
Lincoln
Frank Andersen
C. Fletcher
Fachtning
Donna
Hulda Schrieber
Alfred Otte
John Micek
California
Joe
Frank Seberger
Bakersfield
Downy
Raymond Benda
Joe Kubicek
Karen
Shelby
Emil Kubicek
David
Richard Eller
Lew Seiz
Near
Bellwood
Wayland Notes Speakership and Local Visitors
Gary Neptune a ministerial student from Doane College will be the speaker Sunday morning. State Fair visitors included Paul and Raymond Bonds Ralph Allisons Archie Eklunds Lyle Cockles Geo Bond Raymond Beebes and Ronald Eklunds. Mr and Mrs Ted Gonnerman visited Lincoln Saturday and saw nephew Willard Larson at St Elizabeths hospital after a gravel truck crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Neptune
Doane College
Paul and
Raymond Bonds
Ralph Allisons
Archie Eklunds
Lyle Cockles
Geo. Bond
Raymond Beebes
Ronald Eklunds
Ted Gonnerman
Lincoln
Willard Larson
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Hilda Zieme
Utica
Mary Schuknecht
Gresham
Elmer Schuknecht
George Bond
Rev. Carroll
Crete
York
Duane Keyes
Stromsburg
Ernest Heme
Thayer
Robert Carlson
Clarks
Tom Gonnerman
Gary Allison
Wesleyan College
Lyle Cockle
Ronald Eklund
Henry Scheele
Craven Stream
Max Lott
Edd Huffman
Rising City
Bond
Hampton
Dick Bond
Ricky
Ralph Allison
Wendell Spalding
Donna Jean Croisant
Grand Island
Hess Return From Nebraska and Minnesota Visit
Raymond Hess arrived back in Phoenix after spending several weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Hess and other relatives in Nebraska and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hess
Phoenix
Mrs. M. G. Hess
Nebraska
Minnesota
Christ Huggler Dies at 92 in Osceola Nebr
Christ Huggler born May 10 1863 in Canton Bern Switzerland died September 6 1955 at Osceola Hospital after a lingering illness aged 92 years four months. He emigrated to America in 1887 with family settled on a farm northeast of Osceola later moving to town. Survived by two sisters Margrete Brunner and Lena Schmoker, numerous nephews and nieces and many friends. Funeral held September 9 at Kepner Funeral Home with Rev G A Randall. burial in Osceola Cemetery. pallbearers Hugh Schmoker Tom Schmoker Martin Huggler Fred Huggler Albert Grossnicklaus Werner Ernst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Huggler
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Osceola Hospital
Christ and
Susana Huggler
America
Osceola
Chris
Margrete Brunner
California
Lena Schmoker
G. A. Randall
Kepner
Hugh Schmoker
Tom Schmoker
Martin Huggler
Fred Huggler
Albert Grossnicklaus
Werner Ernst
Cub Scouts Hold Pack Meeting and Round Table
A Cub Scouts pack met August 24 at the cabin starting with a watermelon feed. The theme was Outdoor Activities. Nicky Zedich received his silver arrow under the Wolf badge and LaVern Mier earned the Wolf badge and gold arrow under that badge. Next pack meeting set for September 23 at the park. District Round Table hosted by local Pack 162 at the Lutheran Church Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicky Zedicher
LaVern Mier
Lutheran Church
Off The Cuff Human Nature Still Intriguing
A reflective column muses on human variety and flaws. It notes people differ in charm, ethics, and self interest, and jokes about gossip and secrets. The piece contrasts truth with rumors and ends with a light swipe at psychiatrists.
Contors Guests Of Camp Couple In Neligh Nebraska
Mr and Mrs A W Contors of Neligh Nebraska were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Phil Camp. The visit highlighted a quiet weekend gathering with local hospitality and shared stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Contors
Neligh, Nebr
Phil Camp
August Heat Records Mark Dry Month in Osceola
The Osceola weather tale notes August at extreme heat with only 1.52 inches of moisture and few measurable rains. Four straight days over 100 degrees dominate the period, with 101 on the second day and a late stretch above 100. Harold Klingman records the highs and lows, including eleven daily minimums at or above 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Klingman
Osceola
Co-op Free Feed to Mark Fifth Birthday in Polk County
Gail Anderson of Lincoln and Wayne Bornemeier of Omaha will speak at the FREE Co-op Free Feed in Stromsburg Park on Tuesday September 20 starting at 5 30 p m The event celebrates the fifth birthday of Co op Free Feeds in Polk County with hamburgers and watermelons for all and music by the Stromsburg Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Anderson
Lincoln
Nebraska Co-op
Wayne Bornemeier
Omaha
Nebraska Credit Union
Free Co-op
Stromsburg Park
peopleMane
Co-op
Polk County
Stromsburg
Osceola social clubs schedule September meetings
The Social Calendar lists OSCEOLA PROJECT CLUB meeting Tuesday September 20 at 2 00 with Mrs Earle Miller. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY meets Monday September 19 at 8 00 in Legion Rooms. WESLEY CHAPEL CLUB hosts September 21 covered dish lunch with Mrs Harry Brazee. L EG ION AUX Y gathers September 16 at 2 30. STONER CLUB convenes September 21 at 2 00 at Mrs Lawrence Meister home. ST ANDREW HOLY NAME SOCIETY meets September 19 at 8 00 with Fred Bernt host. T and C EXTENSION CLUB meets September 21 at Mrs Dale Dunn home with officers to be elected. GARDEN CLUB meets September 21 at Mrs Lillian Brown home with Edna McCray Fannie McCray assisting. Edith Richards leads program. roll call school day memories. bulb and house plant slip exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Project Club
Earle Miller
Hospital Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Wesley Chapel Club
Harry Brazee
Legion Aux Y
Stoner Club
Lawrence
Garden Club
Lillian Brown
Edna
Fannie McCray
Edith Richards
Mrs Della Need ChangesJob Posts In Nebraska
Mrs Della Need, formerly employed in Stromsburg, traveled to Tekamah on Wednesday to reside with the Donald Schutt family while taking a nursing home position in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Need
Stromsburg
Tekamah
Donald Schutt
Oakland
Light turnout expected in special school bond election
Indications at 2:00 p m yesterday showed a light turnout with 160 ballots cast by the Record press time. If morning voting was typical, about 500 votes total were anticipated as polls closed at 8:00 p m with final tabulation due in next week's Record.
Donelsons Honored on Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Donelson of Stromsburg were feted with 225 guests on Sunday September 4 to honor their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Family members and neighbors assisted with hosting, serving, and gifting as the couple marked half a century of marriage after marrying at the bride’s parents home and living near Stromsburg their entire life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Donelson
Stromsburg
Francis Donelson
Orley Conkling
Rodney Larson
G. A. Randall
Osceola
Zella Donelson
Donita Conkling
Ellen Wittgren
Katherine
Margaret Conkling
Harriett Donelson
Carole Teegerstrom
F. A. Donelson
Ida Larson
Allegra Johnson
Lloyd Widga
Lester Widga
Mr. Donelson
Donelson
Lisys
Idaho
Francis
Zella
Margaret
Donald
Dale
Denise Donelson
Blood Mobile Visits Osceola on October 3
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will visit Osceola to collect blood for the Red Cross blood bank. A quota of 130 pints is set, with 120 pints from Osceola and 44 from Shelby expected. It will operate 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Blood Mobile
Osceola
Red Cross Blood Bank
Shelby
Blood Mobile
Reception Held for Mr and Mrs Koss
Mr and Mrs Clyde Miller hosted a Sunday afternoon reception for their son in law and daughter Melvin Koss and wife from Lincoln. Charlotte Walek and Darlene Ross organized guests and gifts while 60 attendees enjoyed cake coffee ice cream and a three tier cake. Out of town guests included Kenneth and Robert Robinson Lincoln Jack Kerr Mahaska Ben Blecha Amos Blecha Narka Donald Koss Mahaska and others from Grand Island Clarks and Mahaska Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Miller
Melvin Koss
Lincoln
Charlotte Walek
Darlene Ross
Mahaska
Kansas
Judy Miller
Ivan Stratton
Kenneth and
Robert Robinson
Jack Kerr
Ben Blecha
Amos Blecha
Munder
Donald Koss
David City shuts out Osceola 21 in opener
Osceola Bulldogs opening 1955 football season loses 21 to 0 at David City. Osceola fumbled thrice and had penalties kill drives while Jan Grossnicklaus is out. Roger Wright fills QB role. Osceola total yards 166 passing plagued by errors. next game at Stromsburg Friday week in conference play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bulldogs
David City
David
Osceola
Jan Grossnicklaus
Roger Wright
Bernt
Triba
Mickey
Dinges
Wright
Stromsburg
Friend
Emergency Red Cross Donations Reach Seventy Four Dollars
Community flood relief drive reports two more gifts raising total donations to 74 dollars. A seven day goal of about 100 dollars is set with 25 dollars needed soon to aid rehabilitation in eastern flood areas. Contributions sent to the Record will go to local Red Cross officials then to the National Chapter. Previous donors include Steve Georg eaus and Mr and Mrs J M Rowan with 5.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Steve Georgeaus
J. M. Rowan
Belisle Watts Exchange Vows in Lincoln Ceremony
Miss Merridel L. Belisle and Edward E. Watts Jr. wed at Sacred Heart Church Lincoln in a 10 a m ceremony. The bride wore white Alencon lace gown with a brocaded cap veil. the couple will reside at 1519 F Street Lincoln after a Colorado honeymoon. Parents are Mr and Mrs J A Belisle and Mr and Mrs Edward Watts of Osceola. Edward is a Lincoln Air Force Base Navy recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridel L. Belisle
Edward E. Watts,Jr
Sacred Heart Church
Lincoln
Keith Thompson
Elmer Means
Jane Thompson
Richard Watts
Osceola
Raymond Watts
Brice Belisle
Colorado
F. Street
J. A. Belisle
Edward Watts
Edward
Osceola High School
Lincoln Air Force Base
U. S. Navy
Busy Belles Elect Officers for Year
The Busy Belles Extension Club held its September meeting at Mrs. Raymond Schott's home. Members brought school day photos. officers elected were President Hollis Campann, Vice President F. E. Goerlinger, Secretary Raymond Schott, and Treasurer Paul Meister. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Extension Club
Raymond Schott
Hollis Campann
F. E. Goerlinger
Paul Meister
Polk County Teachers Meet September 19
The Polk County Teachers group schedules its regular meeting for Monday September 19 in the High School Auditorium. All association members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Association
Polk County 4 H Exhibitors Shine at State Fair
Polk County 4 H exhibitors displayed strong results at the Lincoln State Fair with two purple ribbons and several blues and reds across Berkshire gilt Holstein calf and woodworking entries. Dairy judging and animal husbandry teams posted lower finishes, while girls collected multiple honors in foods, posters, clothing, and home living categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Sundberg
Stromsburg
Bob Swanson
Gwynuel
Polk County
Glenn Dobberstein
Gwynuel Johnson
Polk
Harold Anderson
Duane Johnson
Kay Taddiken
Shelby
Janet Mickey
Marleen Carson
Marilyn Fineey
Avis Waller
Subscription renewal note from Emma Schmoker Danner
Emma Schmoker Danner of Route 1 Qulin Missouri asks for a renewal of the Record. She praises improvements in her old hometown and the potential new school. She notes cotton picking underway with three year crop quality and sends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Schmoker Danner
Qulin
Floats Sought for Homecoming Game Parade
Superintendent Clair W. Walker announced floats are needed from business firms and rural schools for the Homecoming activities surrounding the Friday game with Friend on September 30. A downtown parade is planned at 2:00 p.m. with prizes for rural entrants and a “storybook” theme guiding entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair W. Walker
Friend
Rev Bollinger Returns From Church Camp
Rev Homer Bollinger and Mary Carol returned home Monday evening after a six week absence. He was chosen as one of 13 Methodist camping leaders to attend the National Camp for church camp leaders in Pennsylvania. He officiated at a cousin’s wedding in Loveland Colorado before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer. Bollinger
Mary Carol
Bollinger
Church
National Council of Churches
The
Outdoor Education Association, Inc
Pocomo Mountains
Pennsylvania
Loveland
Colorado
Polk County Farm Bureau To Hold County Meeting
Henry Galus president announces a Polk County Farm Bureau meeting at St. Marys Hall near Osceola on September 21 at 8:00 p m. Lincoln state office speakers will attend and a free lunch will be served. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Galus
Polk County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
St. Mary’s Hall
Osceola
Lincoln
Births Report For Strong Start At Osceola And Bozeman
Mr and Mrs Paul Walgren announce the birth of a son Scott Charles nine pounds 11 ounces born Tuesday September 13 at Osceola hospital. Mr and Mrs Francis Urban are parents of a baby girl born Saturday morning September 10 weighing eight pounds. The third daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Ray Byers of Columbus born Saturday evening September 10 weighing six pounds two ounces. Mr and Mrs Crawford Campbell of Bozeman Montana announce a five and a half pound daughter born Wednesday September 7 at Bozeman. The baby was born on her grandfather Phil Campbell's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walgren
Scott Charles
Osceola Hospital
Francis Urban
Don Ray Byers
Columbus
Crawford Campbell
Bozeman
Montana
Phil Campbell
Odd Bits of News About People You Know
Local notes report remodeling at Les Anderson’s barber shop with a new ceiling and paint. County residents are urged to apply for jobs at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. blanks are available at the Record Office. Football talk wanes as Osceola loses to David City. injuries, notably to Jan Grossnicklaus, affected the outcome. Agricultural chatter favors irrigation as a fix for dry weather, with speculation on wells and yearly waterings boosting yields. Duck-hunting season in the Platte region opens October 8, about a month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Anderson
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Platte
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David City Blanks Osceola
Butler County
Belisle
Patty Loreman
Marleen Carlson
Kay Anderson
Gharon Deden
Janice Alt
Maribeth Powell
Davida Sundberg
Ann Kosch
Rev. Bollinger
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