Farmers taxed amid drought as Polk County meeting acts
Frank Arnold of Fullerton, head of the Nebraska Tax Payers League, spoke to a Polk County gathering at the Osceola Court House. Resolutions urged bids by low cost suppliers, itemized bridge costs, restraint on nonessential relief spending, cautious road expansion, lawful relief accounting, delinquent personal tax enforcement, and lower farm land valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Arnold
Fullerton
Nebraska Tax Payers League
Polk County
Court House
Osceola
Nebraska
County Board of Commissioners
Luther College Cappella Choir to Visit Osceola and Swede Home
The Luther College Cappella Choir plans sacred concerts at St. Pauls Church Osceola on April 19 and at Sweden Home Lutheran Church Swede Home on April 12 as part of an eight day Nebraska Conference tour. Director Alfred Reider leads a multi state ensemble of students aiming to present a spiritual service of song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
St. Paul’s Church
Osceola
Nebraska
Hordville
Wahoo
Alfred Reider
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
St. Paul’s
Bethlehem Luther of Lincon
Reider
Luther Colege
Warren Johnson
Osceola Lutheran Church
Lutheran
Sweden Home Lutheran
Communities Consider Keeping Rail Line Open
Towns along the Oakdale Scribner branch of the Chicago and North Western faced a shift to business solicitation to prevent abandonment after a mass meeting in Howells Nebraska. More than six hundred delegates weighed the plan at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale-Scribner
Chicago & North Western Railway
Howells
Neb
Agricultural Act Explained at Polk County Farmers Day
More than 400 Polk County farmers attended a Muse Theatre briefing on the 1938 Agricultural Conservation Act and the 1938 Farm Program. Edward Janike outlined forage needs for livestock, Elton Lux detailed program steps, and Jacob Whitney answered questions while Lloyd Treadway noted county impact. Community Club hosts and local officials attended with a luncheon after the event.
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Polk County
Muse Theatre
Lloyd Whitehouse
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Fred Wallace
Chicago
Whitehouse
Edward Janike
Elton Lux
Mr. Lux
Washington
Jacob Whitney
Lloyd Treadway
Polk County Agricultural Conservation Association
Community Club of
Osceola
Lux
Mr. Whitehouse
Commercial Club
Osceola Community Club
Malvern Humphry
M. A. Mills
Dean of druggists marks 25 years in Madrid business
T C Kunkel, longtime Nebraska pharmacist, observes his 25th anniversary in Madrid. At 69, he has 53 years of state registration, started as an apprentice at 16 in Osceola, and earned number 15 in the registry. Born near Gettysburg, he learned Latin by memorizing drug names. He and his wife Susan Lyman built drug stores in Weeping Water and Venango before settling in Madrid in 1913. His two sons, Leslie and Harold, run Rexall outlets in Holyoke, Colorado, McCook, Neb., and Albuquerque, N M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
T. C. Kunkel
Madrid
Osceola
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Battlefield
Holdrege
A. C. Shallenberger
Susan Lyman
Weeping Water
Venango
Leslie
Rexall Drug Stores
Holyoke
Colorado
McCook, Neb
Harold
Albuquerque
N. M
World Hearld
W C T U Institute in Osceola April 14
The W C T U State President visits Osceola for an all day institute from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church. The public is invited with a special invitation to men interested in anti liquor education and organization. The tentative program includes devotions talks round table discussion lunch and hymn periods led by Rev John Herrmann Rev Albert Monkman Seibert Miss McBeth and a Shelby representative.
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W.C.T.U. Institute
Osceola
Antiliquor
Methodist Church
John Herrmann
Seibert
Albert Monkman Seibert
Moderne Beauty Shop Ad Promotes Soft Water for Permanents
The Moderne Beauty Shop announces a new water softener that provides soft water shampoos to improve the life and appearance of permanents. Mrs Wm H Larson, phone 105, Osceola, Nebraska.
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Moderne Beauty Shop
Wm. H.larson
Phone
Osceola
Nebr
Shelby News In Brief Local Births and visits noted
A nine pound boy Rex Floyd was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Hester on Thursday March 31 at their west Shelby home. The Bahm Filling Station now owned by Julius Cerney Jr was leased by Barney Krebsbach and Adolph Alt who plan a similar business. Numerous local residents attended Osceola Achievement Day April 6. The Dorcas Society met at the Methodist church with a covered dish lunch.
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Rex Floyd
Floyd Hester
West
Shelby
Bahm
Julius Cerney, Jr
Barney Krebsbach
Adolph Alt
Chester Beirle
E. Bump
Beirle
Meridian Highway
Project Club
Osceola
David City
Krebsbach
Mr. Alt
Clarence Lanson
Charles Lohr
Silver Creek
W. A Cornish
Columbus
Albert Seabeck
Seabeck
St. Edwards
Henry Morris
Strain
Lutheran Hospital
E. B. Abbott
Anderson
Omaha
Martha Hall obituary notes long life, church member
Martha Hall born October 25, 1871 in Knada Sweden died April 1, 1938 after a brief illness. She immigrated to the United States in 1907 lived in Stromsburg and Polk, joined the Free Mission Church at Polk, and was beloved for her Christ like spirit. She leaves brothers Nils Hall of Polk Olaf Nelson in Sweden sisters Mrs Karrin Johnson and Mrs Helena Nordlund and many relatives. Funeral services were held April 5, 1938, with Rev. Paul Carlson presiding. Funeral arrangements by Brauer Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hall
Knada
Ovaaker
Sweden
Stromsburg
Nebru
Nils
Polk
Jesus Christ
Free Mission
Church At
Nils Hall
Olaf Nelson
Karrin Johnson
Helena Nordlund
Rudolph
Phillip Larson
Omaha
Free Mission Church
Paul Carlson
Brauer Funeral Home
Osceola Greeting For Omaha And Malek Families
Mr and Mrs Glen Clisby of Omaha and Mr and Mrs Jack Malek with children were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Rolland Sarrow near Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Clisby
Omaha
Jack Malek
Rolland Sarrow
lOsceola
Oberg Appointed County Veterinarian to Fight Hog Disease
Nueces County Commissioners Court appointed Dr. F. H. Oberg as county veterinarian to assist the Livestock Sanitary Commission in stamping out swine erysipelas. The county was quarantined March 5. Dr. T. G. Cloud urged owners to lift the ban by cleaning premises and vaccinating hogs to hasten normal conditions.
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Nueces County
Oberg
Corpus Christi
Wesleyan Male A Cappella Chorus Delivers Fine Concert
The Wesleyan Male A Cappella Chorus directed by Professor Os car Bennett presented a program at the Methodist Church last Thursday. The group opened with Drums In My Heart and demonstrated precise leadership and harmony, earning praise for its skill and demanding repertoire. A return engagement would likely draw a capacity audience. Reports say the concert was well received in three states and various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Oscar Bennett
Methodist Church
Youmans
Osceola
Wesley Chapel Church and Community Notices
Wesley Chapel Church Aid meets Friday evening at the church. Missionary society to meet with Miss Lula Burns Thursday of next week. Easter program in preparation. Mrs S W Longacre left for Denver to attend the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society. A 38th wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. A J Herrmann with family and friends. Various locals attend visits, quilting bees, and social gatherings with named residents in Silver Creek Rising City Osceola Stromsburg and Fullerton communities. Several brief notes on visits, travel, and club meetings conclude with three birthday anniversaries.
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The
Missionary Society
Lula Burns
S. W. Longacre
Denver
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
A. J. Herrmann
Martha Davis
Emma Jacobson
Victor Herrmann
Omaha
Jean Palmer
John
Will Herrman
Steve Corbitt
Ida Henderson
Polk
T. D. Richards
F. E. Merrick
Osceola
IL. E. Treadway
William Jones
Rising City
Charles Imm
Charles Imm Jr
Silver Creek
Walter Koehler
Chester Shockey
Joe Gabriel
Fullerton
Alfred
Emory Kuehnal
Arthur Nelson
Henry Samuelson
Stromsburg
Three Way Club
Frank Bard
L. E. Treadway
Arthur Deeter
W. L. McCormick
L. B. Ritz
Lyle Jacobs
Lincoln
Lena Schmoker
Chris Huggler
Fred Huggier
Charles Huggler
Albert Anderson
Nick Gerdes
Tom Micek
Alfred Kuehnal
Neal’ Dawes
Donald Johnson
Alice -Marie Powell
Helen Dunn
Delmar Richmond
R. J. Richmond
Tom Fozzard
Shelby
Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule and fair notice
Presbyterian church invites all to Sunday School at 2 45 p m and Church Service at 3 30 p m with a cordial invitation. A country fair is announced with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Local Notices and Social Events in Victor-Fairview Area
Postponed PTA meeting for Victor-Fairview schools moved to April 20 due to pre Easter services. Local 573 union, Greens Chapel gatherings, and Ladies Aid set for April 14. WS Brotherhood open meeting April 18 features Henderson Men’s Chorus. Residents attend showers, visits, and family gatherings across York, Stromsburg, Grand Island, Omaha, Benedict, Gresham, Lincoln, and Polk. Families and clubs share birthday celebrations and weekend hospitality.
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P.T.A
Victor-Fairview
Liberty
Greens Chapel
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid
Mesdames Walter
Lawrence Twarling
WS Brotherhood
Henderson
Ruth Frances Twarling
Lutheran Hospital
York
Clyde
Austin
Will Carlson
Stromsburg
Harlan Carlson
Nina Burke
Belvidere
Robert Burke
Forrest Berggren
Robert Woods
Omaha
Harold Strand
Polk
Pat Pallon
Fullerton
Elmer Kindberg
Nancy Hartman
Roy Her
Dave Wilson
Clarks
Lynette Larson
Grand Island
Mabel i McKeag
Charles Peterson
Benedict
Esther Breggren
Lewis Berggren
Keith Kindberg
Lemmerman
John Paulson
Columbus
Wm. Lamb
J. G. Rosdahl
Telander Peterson
Lincoln
Lillian
Harriet
Russell Kries
Maxwell Rystrom
Victor Club
Donald Hoffer
Renner
J. N. Kirby
O. R
Swede Home social figures gathered in Stromsburg area
A long list of neighbors and relatives visited, hosted and attended events across Stromsburg, Osceola, Neligh and nearby towns over the weekend. Notables include Mary Francis Nelson, Linnea Nelson, Ansel Fredrickson, Ruth Shallberg, Oscar Rudeen, and families from Stromsburg and Polk.
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Mary Francis Nelson
Stromsburg
Linnea Nelson
Ansel Fredrickson
Mary Ferrell
Rupert Carlson
M. A. Peterson
Neligh
Nebr
Fred Carlson
Oscar Rudeen
Charles Carlson
John Carlson
Osceola
Oscar Shallberg
Willie Shallberg
Ruth Shallberg
Omaha
Stanton Moore
Albert Tinberg
Rock Island
Ill
Naomi
Onpha Sward
Immanuel Hospital
C. A. Sward
Tom Meacham
Petrus Nelson
Linnea
Gust Chindgren
Roy Pierson
Lincoln
Albert Pierson
Johanna Larson
Walter Larson
Ellsworth Thelander
University of Nebraska
Victor Thelander
Joe Monson
Bill Kohl
Clarks
John Johnson
Marvin Fredrickson
Polk
Oscar Fredrickson
Andy Beckstrom
Donna
Vernal Beckstrom
Axel Fredrickson
Elsie Pierson
Walter Bush
Vergil Bush
Ray Warner
Local residents visit friends and family over weekend
Stoner and McKeag families hosted visitors from Osceola and Lincoln. Raymond Joy of Osceola stayed with Arvid Anderson. Lillian Broom traveled with Charles Hastings to Omaha. Numerous neighbors from Shelby, Lincoln, David City, and Gresham spent Sundays with James McKeag Sr., E J Brown, and Gerald Anderson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKeag
Horace McKeag
York
Raymond Joy
Osceola
Arvid Anderson
Charles Hastings
E. J. Brown
Elmer Gleim
Near Gresham
Cunningham
Grant Zedicher
Shelby
Mels Anderson
Lincoln
Lillian Broom
Charley Hastings
Omaha
Snee
David City
Charles Stewart
Martin Scholz
Henry Johnson
L C. Morgan
Gerald Anderson
Sleet Storm Ravages Nebraska Power and Phone Lines
A heavy sleet storm in Nebraska damages power and telephone infrastructure. High voltage lines fail near York while Osceola and Shelby receive limited electricity via a steam plant. Transmission poles and farm lines are down or severed, with Stromsburg left without sufficient current as the storm moderates to light snow.
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Nebraska
Bis
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
York
Local Musicians Shine at Fremont District Contest
Osceola boys and girls glee club and mixed chorus under Marian Hulquist earned Superior ratings at the District Contest held April 1 and 2 in Fremont. Superior honors went to Girls Glee Club, Boys Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus. Excellent to Girls Sextet. Individual players Eugene Johnson, Maxine Brooks, Betty Thelander, Eunice Swanson, Margaret McFadden, Mell Reece, and Frederick McFadden received Good to Superior notes. Special certificates from the Nebraska High School Activities Association complemented the accolades, reflecting weeks of intensive rehearsals and standout performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Marian Hulquist
Fremont
Girls Glee Club
Boys Glee Club
Eugene Johnson
Maxine Brooks
Betty Thelander Eunice ‘Swanson
Margaret McFadden
Hulquigt
Nebraska High School Activities Association
Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements
Miss Louella Crew was discharged and will stay with relatives in Geneva. Carl Timm had appendicitis surgery by Dr. Eklund last Wednesday. Robert Fisher was transferred to Lutheran hospital in Columbus for surgery after weeks with Dr. Eklund at Osceola hospital. Tom Hastings and wife welcomed a five pound son named Tommie Conner born March 31. Allan H. Anderson and wife welcomed an eight pound son named Gary Allan born April 2 at the hospital. Mrs. O J Kropatch was a medical patient one day this week with Dr. Alliband. Reed Dawson, after several weeks at the hospital, was dismissed Saturday. Ruth Wyman of Silver Creek, a patient of Dr. Alliband, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Crew
Hospital
Geneva
Carl Timm
Eklund
Robert Fisher
Lutheran Hospital
Columbus
Osceola Hospital
Tom Hastings
Tommie Conner
Allan H. Anderson
Gary Allan
O. J. Kropatch
Alliband
Reed Dawson
Ruth Wyman
Silver Creek
Death of Merwyn Heald in Chicago
Merwyn Heald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs O P Heald of Lincoln, formerly Osceola, died suddenly at his Chicago home. Born and raised in Osceola, he set scholastic records at Northwestern University in 1923. He was 41 and led two large manufacturing firms. Survived by his widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwyn Heald
Chicago
Mr. Heald
O. P. Heald
Lincoln
Osceola
Northwestern University School of Engineering
Osceola Board of Education reelects members in quiet vote
Osceola voters reelect Phil Campbell M A Mills to three year terms and Dr Eklund to fill a vacancy one year term as no opposing candidates appeared. The city ticket was returned intact with a single slate. In Stromsburg Sunday movies won by 60 vote margin.
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Osceola
Phil
Campbell
M. A. Mills
Board of Education
Eklund
Stromsburg
Harless Family Visit Spanning Raymond Swede Home
Mrs. W. J. Harless of Raymond and Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Harless of Swede Home with Miss Adeline Samuelson and Leland Harless visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harless. The social trip highlights family connections and local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Harless
Raymond
S. J. Harless
Adeline Samuelson
Leland Harless
Stanley Harless
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DR. Oberg
Texas
Wesley Chapel
Hackberry
Stoner
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