Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Joyce Stewart
Miss Joyce Stewart was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower at the Leslie Adelson home on Saturday afternoon May 1. Bridal games provided entertainment before she opened gifts. Blue and white decor and a luncheon were served by Judy Adelson, Natalie Hahn, and Mrs. Roger Hawke. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Minor Baird, Ellen Rhodes, and Roma Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Stewart
Leslie Adelson
Judy Adelson
Natalie Hahn
Lincoln
Roger Hawke
Archer
Minor Baird
Superior
Ellen Rhodes
Roma Rhodes
Exeter
Polk Friends Attend Baccalaureate Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Roland Rodine hosted lunch after Baccalaureate services Sunday evening with Rev and Mrs Harold Koelling and several other couples. Coffee guests included Mrs Josephine Samuelson and family. A picnic supper for Mrs Emma Horstman’s birthday brought together Mr and Mrs P W Aker Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Rodine
Harold Koelling
C. O. Rodine
Rudolph Nyberg
Reuben Hanquist
Harvey Lind
Leland Harless
Pamela
Grace Harless
Josephine Samuelson
P. W. Aker
Oscar Sundberg
Emma Horstman
Mrs. Horstman
Letter From California About Baseball and a Swedish Prayer Word
A Bay Area writer recalls growing up near Richmond and San Francisco during Willie Mays era, confessing lukewarm interest in the Giants. He recalls farm visits near Genoa, Sam Paulson and his Swedish prayers, and a mystery word that puzzled him for years, tied to a family altar memory. He describes farm life, chores, and the late reveal of the Swedish term during prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bay
Richmond
Bay Area
California
S. F
New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
Giant
Candlestick Park
Seals Stadium
Giants
RBI
Mr. Mays
Polk
Alfred
Genoa
Sam Paulson
Paulson
Dad Alfred
Aaron
Dad
Moses
Mother
West Hill Cemetery
Wendell Shaw's Son Promoted to Spec 4 at Ft. Lewis
Mr and Mrs Wendell Shaw learn their son Jay Jay Shaw has been promoted to Specialist Fourth Class in his company at Fort Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Shaw
Jay Jay
Ft. Lewis, Washington
Bridal Shower Honors Nadine Schultz
A bridal shower was held Saturday afternoon May 7 honoring Miss Nadine Schultz of Lincoln at the home of Anita Norquest. Sixteen classmates and friends attended and shared memories before lunch and gifts. Hostesses were Lois Lindburg Kathleen Junge of Arvada Colo and Anita Norquest. Miss Schultz and Mr Gene Waring of Milford will wed June 4 in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Schultz
Lincoln
Anita Norquest
Lois Lindburg
Kathleen Junge
Arvada
Colo
Miss Schultz
Gene Waring
Milford
Meeting Old Friends in Genoa and a Swedish Word Mystery
The narrator recalls meeting Gertie Anderson in Genoa and questions a Swedish term. Gertie notes Orrin prayed for the narrator, a revelation that shocks the speaker after many years. The tone remains reflective on whether Sam’s invocations had any effect, ending with a resigned farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Gertie Anderson
Orrin
Sam
Freeman Sees 1966 as Peak Farm Income Year
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman states 1966 will be the best year for American farmers in nearly two decades with net farm income exceeding 15 billion dollars, per farm income around 4600 dollars, and disposable income about 1600 dollars per farm hand. He notes parity rising since 1960, though weather and regional factors may affect some farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Freeman
Jensen couple as visitors and supper guests
Rev. and Mrs Harold Jensen visited and were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Art Adelson a week ago Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jensen
Art Adelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Joyce Stewart
Dear Norris
Willie
Purina’s
Spurina Ursing Chooow
Polk Grain Co
Freeman
Kansas-Nebraska
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company Inc
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