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St. Patrick's Day at the American Legion
The St. Patrick's Day supper at the Nelson American Legion, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary, drew a bigger crowd than was expected and the food ran out before all hungry patrons were served....
Ladies from Salem join others for Spring Gathering
By DeAnna Tuttle Deb Troudt, Cheryl Mohler, Lexie Frahm, Murlene Schleufer and DeAnna Tuttle attended the Spring Gathering of the Women of the ELCA Southern Prairie Cluster held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin on Saturday. Ann Schultz and...
Nelson American Legion holds special meeting
By DeAnna Tuttle While it is unusual for the Nelson Legion Family to meet twice in a month, items of interest to the Nelson Community required consideration before the next monthly meeting. Girls’ State and Boy’s State nominations were due to the...
P.E.O. Chapter J learns about heart disease prevention
Chapter J members met at the home of Deb Troudt on Feb. 26, with Mary Roberts serving as co-hostess. During the regular business meeting, President Sue VanSkiver read her proposed letter to the State PEO organization and to non-resident members...
Nelson Rubies celebrate Valentine's Day
Twenty-nine Rubies decked in red and white and in festive moods invaded a local café to celebrate their friendship on Valentine’s Day. Event planners, Terri Oltmans, Carol Eckles, Karen Harrington, Ruth Epley, Barb McCartney and Evie Olson co...
Nelson hosts American Legion District 10 Convention
Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion, Legion Riders, and American Legion Auxiliary members from all eight counties in the district along with department representatives gathered in Nelson on Saturday, to conduct the business of the district,...
Marlin Cox receives Quilt of Valor
Nelson Post 187 Legionnaires Chuck Tuttle, Vince Walton, Max VanSkiver; Auxiliary members DeAnna Tuttle and Donna Cox (Marlin's wife), quilt creator Barb Harris-Sole, and members from the Deshler...
Weather upsets legion meeting schedule
The Nelson Unit 187 American Legion Family normally meets on the second Thursday of every month but the extreme weather conditions on Jan. 11, made it necessary to postpone until the following Thursday, Jan. 18. Since temperatures were extremely...
Salem Women celebrate Epiphany
The Ladies of Salem Lutheran Church enjoyed a soup supper plus trimmings and fabulous desserts on Wednesday, Jan. 3, in observance of the Jan. 6 day of Epiphany. This day also marks the day the Wise Men, known as Magi, completed their journey to...
Cookie Monster banned from Nelson Legion
Thursday, Dec. 14, was a special night as the Legion Family gathered to assemble plates of cookies that included goodies provided by members. The plates, along with holiday greetings, were delivered to older community members and residents of local...
Rubies enjoy Holiday Gathering
The Nelson Rubies got together in the Legion meeting room Thursday, Dec. 7 for an afternoon of crafts, refreshments and a fun random gift exchange. Janice Watts gave a demonstration on decorating...
Rubies enjoy pre Thanksgiving outing
Saturday, Nov. 18 was a lovely sunny day for the Nelson Rubies to trek to Davenport for lunch and to attend the opening of the Homegrown Craft and Vendor venue. Part of the Homegrown experience was to ride in a carriage pulled by a patient and...
Open letter to all
Today was a truly heartwarming day for me and I want to share with you the inspiring actions of young people I witnessed. After a church service that included many messages of thanksgiving, hubby and I motored to Hastings for lunch and to pick up a...
American Legion plans Veterans Day activities
In honor of veterans and active military service members, Nelson American Legion Post 187 will be raising American Flags at the Nuckolls County Courthouse on Saturday, November 11. Community members are also moved by and respectful of the flag...
Chapter J learns national news plus crockpot cooking
P.E.O. Chapter J met Monday, Oct. 23, at the home of Cindy Adamson with Sandra Sterkel serving as co-hostess. Included in the regular business meeting was a report from President Sue VanSkiver on sessions she attended at the national convention held...
Books, books and more books
There is nothing better than curling up with a good book, except perhaps getting together with other book lovers to talk about that book. And that is exactly what the Nelson Library Book Club does on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at...
P. E. O. Chapter J holds fun night
Chapter J met last Monday in the Salem Lutheran Church fellowship hall with Steph Thayer and Dana Epley serving as hostesses. Ruth Epley, vice-president, opened the meeting as President Sue VanSkiver was away attending the P.E.O. National...
Nelson Rubies dine at Blue Hill
Thirteen was the lucky number of Rubies who motored to Blue Hill on Friday, Sept. 29, for lunch and to invade the local retail establishments. Following lunch at the local grocery and cafe, the group trooped next door to the Treasure Trove, where...
Salem Women observe "God's Work, Our Hands"
A general meeting of the Women of Salem Lutheran Church was held on Sept. 20 in the church fellowship hall. The 2024 officers of the group were elected and will be installed at the Jan. 3 Epiphany Supper. They are: DeAnna Tuttle, president; Lexie...
Tuttles attend Legion events
Chuck and DeAnna Tuttle attended the American Legion District 10 Fall Rally held at the Sutton Legion Hall on Saturday, Sept. 16. DeAnna led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and Chuck gave the recitation of the POW/MIA...
P.E.O. Chapter J Commemorates 9/11
P. E. O. Chapter J met in the Salem Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Monday, Sept. 11, with Carol Eckles and Jaynie Spirk serving as co-hostesses. President Sue VanSkiver reviewed the by-law changes that will be voted on at the national convention...
Nelson American Legion Family news
The regular monthly meetings of the Nelson American Legion Post 187 Family was held Thursday at the Legion Clubhouse. The deaths of Legion member Don Biltoft and of the wife of member Erik Russell were announced and special condolences extended to...
Nelson Rubies visit Liberty Cove
Even though the temperature passed 100 degrees later in the day, 13 women braved the soaring heat the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 22, to visit Liberty Cove recreational area and learn more about the...
Nelson has its own Betsy Ross
Throughout history, Elizabeth (Betsy) Griscom Ross has been credited with sewing the first American flag and with helping George Washington finish the red, white and blue design. It is believed that Betsy was chosen to complete this task because...
Nelson Rubies enjoy Valentine luncheon
Twenty-two Nelson Rubies joined for lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14. Those in attendance were Jodene Clabaugh, Barb McCartney, Brenda Lynch, Jaynie Spirk, Mickey Vork, Sally Uhrmacher, C...