Polk County Boy in the Service of Uncle Sam
Dean Allan Barnes 122 son of Mr and Mrs S J Barnes of Gresham has returned after almost two years in New Guinea He joined the Navy five years ago after Osceola schools and became Pharmacist Mate 1 He is doing shore duty at the Naval Reserve Pre Midshipman's School in Asbury Park New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idean
A. Barnes
Dean Allan Barnes
S. J. Barnes
Gresham
New Guinea
Stummer
Navy
Osceola
Naval ‘Reserve
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Hospital News From Shelby and Osceola
Joe Tilley of Osceola was admitted Friday with a broken collar bone and ribs from a fall from a tag stack. Robbie Samuelson recovered from appendectomy and went home Sunday. LaVern Richards underwent a tonsil operation Monday. Mrs A L Dyas and baby were dismissed Thursday and returned home in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tilley
Osceola
Robbie Samuelson
LaVern Richards
A. L. Dyas
Baby
Shelby
Extension seed wheat shortage prompts Polk County drive
The College of Agriculture seed wheat is exhausted and the County Extension Agent is locating seed from certified sources. Polk County seeks 100 farm boys to enroll in Pure Seed Work to plant one acre of new varieties and build a seed pool. Volunteers contact the Extension Office by phone 82 for immediate involvement. Creosote and grasshopper bait are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
Polk County
Victory Garden News Highlights Tomato Yields
Polk County shows high tomato counts with 68 on a single Red Cloud vine reported by Walter Berck. County Home Extension Council met at the Extension Office on Thursday led by Miss Nelle Wisely. Attendees included Mrs. Hattie Newman of Stromsburg, Mrs. Lloyd Hahn of Polk, Mrs. Irland of Shelby, Mrs. Jim Gibbons, Eva Bute of Osceola, and Wisely outlined plans for a booth at the county and state fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden News
Polk County
Walter Berck
County Home Extension Council
Nelle Wisely
Hattie Newman
Stromsburg
Lloyd Hahn
Polk iMiss Nelle
Wisely
Osceola
George Irland
Shelby
Jim Gibbons
Eva Bute
Serviceman Wesley Kennedy on Leave from Navy
Wesley Kennedy MM2c has been serving with the U S Navy in Africa and other overseas ports and is spending his leave with his mother and family here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Kennedy
U. S. Navy
Africa
St Paul Lutheran Church schedules early August events
Everett L. Bexell, pastor, presides at Ladies Aid Society meeting and Sunday School officers gathering August 3. Congregational meeting August 6 follows worship to consider Pastor Bexell’s resignation. Luther League presents Pocket Blessings program. Nebraska Conference LLL Convention at Luther College August 11. Holy Communion on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Everett L. Bexer
Ladies Aid Society
J. Oscar Boden
Mrrs
O. F. Branting
G. Clarence Carlson
Church ‘Council
Everett L. Bexell
Luther League
Pocket Testament League
Nebraska Conference
L. L
Luthen College
Crouse-Tex Drug Co Sells Diverse Spices
Dill Seed turmeric mustard alum celery and ginger root are sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co in a which lists common pantry items and medicinal spices offered by the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Navy seaman recounts Norway invasion without a scratch
Wesley Parks, Petty Officer 2c, writes that he was at Norway during the invasion and came out without a scratch. He serves with the Atlantic Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Parks
Norway
Atlantic Fleet
Injured Bob Ball Hopes for Sunshine at Farragut Hospital
Three months in Farragut Idaho hospital leave Bob Ball mostly bedbound but able to enjoy sunlit moments. Cpl Wesley Thelander Ardmore Okla spends furlough in Osceola with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Thelander before reporting to Kearney on return. Mrs Flossie Deeds learns Lt Bud Deeds in Pioneer Mustang Squadron earns Presidential Citation after 386 enemy aircraft downed in seven months and milestones include Air Medal and Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters with 15 missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ball
Farragut
Idaho
Cpl
Wesley Thelander
Ardmore,Okla
Osceola
Frank Thelander
Kearney
Flossie Deeds
9Th Air Force
France
Bud Deeds
Berlin
Belgium
Deeds
Wayne Parks A S Goes From Great Lakes to Sea Duty
Wayne Parks A S recently home on leave was shipped from the Great Lakes Center where he trained on boats and is likely headed for sea duty aboard naval operations given his transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Parks
A. S
Local News Notes on Residents and Army Air Corps News
Col and Mrs Murray Fox and LeRoy of Denver spent the former’s furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Guy Fox. Terence F Messing age 20 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Messing graduated from the navigation school at Hondo Texas last week and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Murray Fox
LeRoy
Denver
Mrs
Guy Fox
Terence F. Messing
Edward Messing
Hondo
Texas
Army Air ‘Corps
Swede Home Picnic Honors Fort Benning Soldier
Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton hosted a family picnic at Buckleys Park in Stromsburg Sunday honoring Cpl Clarence Bolton of Fort Benning Georgia. Mary Alice Ekstrom visited with Clarence Larson family. Dorothy Fredrickson of Chicago arrived for a week with relatives. Sunday dinner guests included Rolland Ekstrom Johannah Larson Walter Larson and Clarence Larson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bolton
Buckley’s Park
Stromsburg
Cpl
Clarence Bolton
Fort ‘Benning
Georgia
Mary Alice Ekstrom
Clarence Larson
Dorothy Fredrickson
Chicago
Ill
William Larson
Rolland ‘Ekstrom
Johannah ‘Larson
Walter Larson
Imr
4 H'ers Attend Judging and Demonstration in David City
Four dozen 4 H members and leaders traveled by truck to David City for Demonstration and Judging Day at the park auditorium. The forenoon featured club team demonstrations with Miss Allegra Wilkins of the State 4 H Office offering feedback. A noon picnic followed, and in the afternoon the group judged home making foods and clothing classes to prepare for the Junior 4 H Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
44H
David City
Swede Home Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Swede Home Church led by Pastor C A Sward hosts Sunday August 6 worship with theme The Responsibility of Stewardship and 10 a m Sunday School led by Harlan Johnson. music by the Junior Choir. Dorcas Society and Junior Mission Band meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Ladies Aid gathers August 10 at 2 30 p m. Nebraska Conference Luther League meets at Luther College Wahoo August 6 11 with Rev Emory Srlander and Rev A B Walfred as speakers. many youths urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Home Church
C. A. Sward
Harlan Johnson
Dorcas Society
Ladies Aid
Harold Johnson
Nebraska Conference
Luther League
Luther College
Wahoo
Emory Srlander
Moline
Ill
A. B. Walfred
iScandia
Minn
Polk County Fair brings big acts to Osceola August 14–16
Officials quietly arrange a two film performances of music comedy and dance for the Polk County Fair in Osceola from August 14 to 16. The Elwin Strong Amusement Co. will operate rides and concessions on the grounds. Season tickets for all three days are priced at 91.28 and accommodations for 25 cast members are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballyhoo Polk County
Osceola
Polk County
Elwin ‘Strong Amusement Co
Greens Chapel and Local Meetings Next Week
Community notices list Brotherhood gathering on Thursday August 10 and Liberty Local No. 573 FECU meeting on Friday August 11. Several local residents visit relatives and friends, with travels to Grand Junction Lincoln Stromsburg Denver Omaha San Diego and Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Liberty Local No. 573
FECU
Adam Hessler
Inez ‘Kessler
Kenneth
Grand Junction
Colo
E. C. Mouden
Lincoln
F. W. Mouden
Stromsburg
J. E. Renner
Ralph Radley
Richard F. Barman
Los Angeles
Noah Graham
Albert Teegerstrom
Wm. Best
Kansas City
Swanson
Leonard
D. E. Powell
Maribeth
Leah Powell
Carole Hanson
Omaha
Elmore Nelson
North Platte
T. E
Chas. Peterson
Carl Bedient
Polk
Germany
Victor High School
Fairview and Valley Methodist Churches Visit
Rev. Chas Hawkins of Omaha will preach at Fairview at 10 a m and Valley at 11 20 a m next Sunday. A 2 30 p m business meeting at Valley follows worship. Hawkins’ visit will end at the fall conference in Omaha. Attendance encouraged for both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hamilton
Chas. Hawkins
Omaha
Omaha Methodist ‘Church
Fairview
Valley Church
Fairview Church
Hawkins
Methodist Church
Mazda Light Bulbs air sites at Crouse-Tex Drugs Co
Mazda light bulbs advertised at Crouse-Tex Drugs Co seem to be available at local air sites. The brief notice notes product availability and storefront location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazda
Crouse-Tex Drugs Co
Rain and winds touch Polk area with light crop impact noted
Farmers received .96 inch of rain with strong winds and a bright electrical display Monday night. No crop damage reports surfaced. Local social notes include visits of Miss Norma Newton, Rev Paul Lemke and others, plus several hospital and family events across Polk County.
Preventing Whooping Cough Protects Nebraska Babies
Sponsored by the Polk County Medical Society urges Nebraska parents to vaccinate infants at three months to prevent whooping cough. It notes 283 cases in three months and that most deaths occur in babies under one year, urging early vaccination to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
Nebraska
Brotherhood and church repairs cited in Stromsburg notices
John M Herrmann thanks Stromsburg ladies for a luncheon at the church. The church renovation is progressing after delays with major expenses covered by the Brotherhood and WISCSS. Next Brotherhood meeting and Sunday School are at 10 00 with a worship service at 11 00 and a sermon on Aims and Methods of the World and the Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Herrmann
Stromsburg
Brotherhood
Wiscss
Junior Fair Board Officers Named
The list from the junior fair board announces Raymond Schott as President Marjorie Staroscik as Vice President Darlene Wisely as Secretary and Bobby Anderson as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Schott
Marjorie Staroscik
Darlene Wisely
Bobby Anderson
Local Social Notes From Wesley Chapel Area
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Timm headed to Lake Ericson last week while Ruth Jacoby and her son planned a visit to Alton relatives. Families Richard, Cox, and Keith Cox enjoyed a Wyoming picnic near Duncan as guests. Axel and Carl Trued hosted visitors from Oregon and Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Timm
Lake Ericson
Ruth Jacoby
Alton
A. J. Herrmann
Kenneth Richards
Roy Cox
Keith Cox
Wyoming
Duncan
Axel Anderson
Carl Trued
Oregon
Martin Trued
Topeka
Stromsburg Residents Face Furloughs and Moves in August
Lt Ward C Freeman left for Fort Meade after a week with his parents in Stromsburg Mrs Freeman will stay at Fort Benning. Mrs Radley and daughter moved from Los Angeles to Stromsburg to settle furniture and sell the Paul James rental. Dewey Moseley went to Camp Bowie after a furlough with his wife. Several locals hosted visitors including the Atkinson and Samuelson families. Donald Nelson relocated from Norman to Quonset Point. Wesley Thelander of Ardmore visited the Sward home before transfer to Kearney air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward C. Freeman
Fort Meade
Maryland
Andrew Freeman
Freeman
Fort Benning
Georgia
Stromsburg
Ralph Radley
Oreta Barman
Los Angeles
California
Radley
Paul James
J. T. Farr
Dewey Moseley
Camp Bowie
Texas
Wakefield
Nebr
O. B. Thompson
Betty Mae Willits
Cecil Owen
Grand Island
W. A. Atkinson
Claus Lindahl
Imr
Carl Steelnquist
Polk
Signe
Walter ‘Samuelson
Donald Nelson
Norman
Oklahoma
Quonset Point
Rhode Island
Ac Wesley Thelander
Ardmore
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings
Local items record Mrs Merritt Clark and Marilyn returning to Colorado Springs after a three week stay, a Lincoln trip for Mrs Henry Strickland and daughters, picnics with relatives, cemetery society meeting set for August 11, hospital admission for Naomi Thompson, and several family visits plus a Sunday dinner hosted by Cedric Fineey with relatives from St Libory and Central City. A gathering at the Chalmers Daniel home drew 18 people including relatives from York Chapman and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Clark
Marilyn
Colorado Springs
Chalmer Daniel
Henry ‘Strickland
Lincoln
C. L. Dake
Rex
Fullerton
Beulah Cemetery
Naomi Thompson
Clarkson
Omaha
iMiss Jennie Lou Buchta
Hilbert Buchta
Jean Dusek
LeRoy Rhodes
Chalmér Daniel
York
Daniel
George Mace
Lesta
Calmarurn
Mina Buchta
Geo. Buchta
World-Herald Special Subscription Offer
A local promotion announces savings on World-Herald subscriptions with a limited time discount and enrollment details for readers seeking lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World-Herald
Social Notes and Local Moves in Osceola Area
Mrs Charles McLaughlin and Mrs Lt JM Pitchford of Winner SD and Miss Sophia Hambek of Omaha visited the Hambek home over the weekend. The trio traveled to Omaha Sunday evening where Mrs Pitchford handled business. Pvt Earl Rosenberry from Camp Walters TX spent an 18 day furlough with his family and left Tuesday for duty in Mississippi. Harvest in the area ended early with poor grain reports. Miss Betty Schinzel works as price clerk at the Polk County Ration Office Osceola and recently taught in Osceola schools after time in Illinois and Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLauglin
JM. Pitchford
Winner
South Dakota
Sophia Hambek
Omaha
Hamibek
Mississippi
Betty Schinzel
Polk County
Osceola
Illinois
Stromsburg
Social visits and family gatherings in Columbus area
Mrs. Reginia Lisko and Miss Helen Swan visited in local homes this weekend. Several Columbus residents joined family in Rising City and Lincoln for dinners and birthday events. Notable guests included Miss Maxine Eschler, Mrs. J O Anderson, and Mrs. Julius Egger with extended family relations in Omaha and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginia Lisko
St. Mary's
Edward Lisko
Helen Swan
Columbus
Anton Micek
Carl Benda
Caroline of Columbus
Josie Benda and
Butch Eschler
Rising City
Maxine Eschler
John Bernt
Ella Smith
Jack
Peter Jones
Orville Enyeart
H. A. Johansen
Grace
Kenneth Johansen
Charles
Frances Lassek
P. W. Elliott
Betty Hasselbalch
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. O. Anderson
Julius Egger
Lincoln
Shelby Area Notices Include Relocations and Visits
Donald Buchholz vacationing in Norfolk for a week with friends and relatives. George Hasselbalch bought the Otto Olson residence in northwest Shelby and plans remodeling before moving from the farm to Shelby as a future home. Mr and Mrs C Guy Anderson and family from Faidbury Neb visited with Mrs C A Anderson in Shelby hospital for fractured wrist. J E Runyon and wife from Long Beach Calif will make Shelby their future home staying with Mrs Fasbender until a house is found. Corporal John Scholz of Camp Davis NC visits on furlough with family. Mrs Paul Sala and daughter Linda Ann of Hastings visited in Shelby at the Moon home. Mr and Mrs Peter Bitter and family have moved to Longmont Colo for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Buchholz
Norfolk
George Hasselbalch
Otto Olson
Shelby
Hasselbalch
C. Guy Anderson
Faidbury
Neb
Mr. Anderson
C. A. Anderson
Frank Scholz
Paul Sala
Linda Ann
Hastings
C. W. ‘Moon
Peter Bitter
Longmont
Colo
Anklets and Hose Parade at Steeple's Store
A complete line of anklets and hose is offered at Steeple's Store, highlighting new stock and prices for ladies accessories. Shoppers are invited to view styles, colors, and sizes available in the current selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeple’s
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Imogene Hanquist
Tone
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Camp Merrill
Paul Lemke
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McCook
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