County figures name Polk Highway Commissioner
W A Carnine of Platte precinct was appointed Polk County Highway Commissioner with a $100 monthly salary plus expenses. Also noted are two marriages, a hail storm damages crops across eight by twenty miles, local resignations and appointments, rainfall aiding corn, a new bungalow project, and several community notices including a wedding at Sacred Heart and a Hastings birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Carnine
Platte
Polk County
W. A
William CG
Shelby
Ada Tonise Jones
Surprise
Rolon Jones
J. Louder
Atkinson
Neb
Vera Jones
Osceola
C. W. Hentz
Hamburg
Platter River
Polk
Albert Blevins
Court House
Harry Musselman
John W. Fillman
HH. J. McBeth
G&. Timm
Albert Te, Johnson
John Monson
Devel County
Nebraska
Johnson
Cheapell
Twenty Years Ago July 28 1927 Highlights
Aaron Dornan dies at his Shelby home aged sixty and had served on the Polk County Board of Commissioners. Funeral services held in Shelby. Dorothy Jane Peterson dies at four months. burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery. Thompsons twins Charles and George reach 76. invite public to birthday picnic with a program. Sherm A Severn and son harvest 480 acre farm near Stromsburg totaling 160 acres of wheat and oats at about 800 bushels harvested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice ‘Edwin Knight
Shelby
Omaha
Faye Crawbaugh
P. &. Knight
Gresham
Polk County
Jay Hastings
WH. Good
Nebraska Supreme Court
Lincoln
Judge Good
Wm. M. McGaffin
H. M. McGaffin
Polk Progress
Thas
Bill
Associated Press
World-Wide Association
London
England
Washington
Rural Electrification Board
Sacred Heart Church
Helen Fozzard
Glenn ‘Augustin
Yellowstone Park
Aaron Dornan
Schmitts of North Loup Visit Osceola After Wedding Trip
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schmitt of North Loup were in Osceola for a short visit Monday. They wed June 2 and just returned from a wedding trip to the local high school for the coming year. Mrs. Joe Karrer suffered a slight stroke Sunday evening but is slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Schmitt
North Loup
Osceola
Joe Karrer
Merits Of Chicken Breast Add Wincin
Fried breast of chicken, a popular American favorite, offers substantial protein and calories and is a rich source of niacin. Department of Agriculture poultry researchers report high niacin levels in broilers and fryers, making chicken breast among the top niacin sources compared with pork and beef liver. Dark meat contains more riboflavin and thiamine, but the white breast leads in niacin content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Timber Output Faces Decline Without Better Forestry
U S forests from 1857 to 1942 yielded enough lumber to build 200 million six room houses yet rising demand for crates boxes and baskets plus home construction and furniture keep draining supplies. Imports from Canada and Russia already flow in. Wood remains essential for railroad ties and whisky barrels as oak stave quality boosts aged whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
Russia
Supersonic Bomb Designs Promise New Shapes
Scientists in the ordnance department say aircraft speeds above sound will force radically new bomb designs for supersonic planes. Jet aircraft now travel about 600 mph and soon may reach the speed of sound. Future bombs must fall faster, have less wind resistance, and be more sensitive, with Buck Rogers style shapes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
Army Air Force
Fairy Stones of Virginia Crosses Formed From Tears of Fairies
Legend says Blue Ridge fairies wept at Christ's crucifixion, tears crystallizing into staurolite crosses. Believers hold them as charms against witchcraft sickness and disaster. Found mainly in Patrick county, Virginia, with St Andrews and Roman crosses common and Maltese crosses highly valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Patrick County
St. Andrew’s
North Carolina
Brazil
S. A
Dusting Watermelons with Hydrated Lime Reduces Sunburn
Growers spray hydrating lime on melons to prevent sunburn and deter crows. In one area jars with holes applied lime two to three times after rain, as rain washed off the coating. Lime rubs off easily by hand at picking and with a cloth during packing, while also repelling birds.
Higher Cultures Across Old and New World Regions
The article argues two central cultural cores: an Old World span from Egypt to northwestern China and a New World corridor from Mexico to Bolivia. It suggests man originated in the Old World and the New World emerged later as a colony, with Old World culture maturing longer to reach a higher level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old World
Egypt
China
Iran
India
New World
Mexico
Bolivia
Notice to Creditors Innes Estate Polk County Nebraska
Notice to creditors of the estate of Andrew J. Inness Deceased in Polk County Nebraska. A December 1 1947 hearing will hear adjust and allow all filed claims. Claims must be filed by November 29 1947 or be barred. Dated July 30 1947 County Judge Mrrick Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Andrew J. Inness
Iu. M
Lewis Smolenski
L. M. Merrick
Auger County
Judea
Notice of Final Report for Mary J. Levander Estate
Polk County Nebraska notice states that the administrator has filed a final account for the estate of Mary J. Levander, deceased, with interested parties invited to examine the filing and participate as required by law. The notice identifies the State of Nebraska and the probate proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Mary J. Levander
T.a
Probate hearing on estate of late administrator cta
A petition for final settlement and allowance of the administrator c t a account seeks heirship decree and distribution. Hearing set before the county court on August 22, 1947 at 10 a m. Interested parties may appear to contest. Dated July 25 1947 by County Judge L M Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.t.a
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Final Account for Estate of Robert C Imm
The State of Nebraska notifies all interested parties that Joseph W Imm, administrator, has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge. A hearing is set before the County Court on August 16, 1947 at 10:00 AM to determine heirship, distribution, and discharge the administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Robert C. Imm
Joseph W. Imm
L. M. Merrick
Notice of Probate for Elmer Sterup Deceased
The State ested in said Estate take notice a petition for appointment of Victor Sterup as Administrator has been filed. Hearing set for August 22 1947 at 10 o clock AM. Dated July 28 1947 County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Elmer Sterup
Victor Sterup
L. M. Merrick
DE Bonis
Polk ‘County
August Rosene
Windom H. Rosene
de Bonis Non
L.M. Merrick
Appointment of Administrator De Bonis Non for Polk County Neb
Notice states Windom H. Rosene is petitioned as administrator de bonis non of the estate of August Rosene, deceased. Hearing set for August 29, 1947 at 10:00 AM before County Judge L. M. Merrick with seal.
Petition for probate and admin with will annexed
A petition has been filed for probate of the last Will and Testament of the deceased and for appointment of Windom A. Rosene as administrator with will annexed. The hearing is set for August 22, 1947 at 10:00 A.M. Dated July 24, 1947 by County Judge L. M. Merrick.
Ellen Johnson Deceased Creditors Hearing Notice
Creditors of Ellen Johnson deceased must file claims with the County Court in County Court Room by November 17. A hearing will be held in the state of Nebraska to resolve the estate.
Legal Notice Deadline Set for Claims
Before the 15th day of November, claims will be forever barred. Dated July 19, 1947, L. M. Merrick, County Judge, signs July 24 to July 31 and August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Merrick
Lewis Smolenski Deceased Probate Hearing Notice
Lewis Smolenski deceased 1947 notice to hear adjust and allow all 1947 claims or be barred. Dated July 22 1947 July 24 21 Auger County Judea.
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Polk Council
Walter J. Herbes
Nebr
Uncle Sam
First National Bank
F.D.I.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
Hinck
Columbus
Hesler
McVeigh
C. R. Peterson
Dentist National Bank
W. F. Monson
N. W
Corner Square
Electrolux
G. H. Yoder
York
Roselle Ellis
Wes Peterson
C. E. Daniel
F. J. Navratil
Ulysses
My Place
Bill Kearney
Willis
Gamble
Sugar Creek Creamery Compan
Omafia
G. I
Kloke Inv. Co
Omaha 2
NORGE
Walstead
The
David City
W.S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Joseph H. Rosene
Windom A. Rosene
Ellen Johnson
Said
Staley
Hoggss
Roy
Texas
Oklahoma
Glas Company Ompany
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