Polk County Sets 1940 Tax Levy And Fair Plans
Polk County commissioners approved the 1940 tax levy with slight raises in fixed funds offset by a roughly $6000 overall reduction due to lower valuations. Osceola sees the largest per thousand cut at $6.52, Shelby the smallest at $3.15, with Stromsburg and Polk near $6.00. The Polk County Fair runs August 19–23 featuring baseball, horse racing, circus, bands, and a Hollywood revue. First 1940 corn parity payments arrive in Polk County totaling $2132.28 across nine precincts, with checks mailed the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Shelby
iStromsburg
Polk
Old Man River
Stromsburg
Rising City
Platte Valley
David City
Hollwood Revue
Jimmy Caton
Orchestra
Joe Lukesh
Omaha
ACP
State & Co
Levy
City
I Sten
Stromsburg Notes Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Clayton Rystrom arrives from Corpus Christi Texas with wife and children for a Nebraska visit extending two months. Donald Nelson returns from Fort Crook to Lincoln Flying School. H B Branting family visit Homer Branting in Hardadville. Vernon Anderson and Denah Samuelson visit Victor Anderson home from Lincoln. Rev Gust B E Carlson called to Sumner for his mother’s death and funeral service. Lyle Colson Harold Colson and Oscar Stromberg join Emma Peterson for Friday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Rystrom
Corpus Christi
Texas
Gilliland Fredrickson wedding in Swede Home church
Miss Irene Gilliland daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gilliland of St Paul Neb married Wesley Fredrickson son of Mrs Amelia Fredrickson of Osceola at Swede Home Lutheran church. Pastor A Sward officiated with Miss Dorothy Fredrickson of Moline Ill as bridesmaid and Gordon Fredrickson as best man. The couple will reside in Octavia after a week in Minnesota and Mr Fredrickson will teach the coming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Gilliland
Floyd Gilliland
St. Paul
Neb
Wesley Fredrickson
Amelia Fredrickson
Osceola
Swede Home Lutheran Church
A. Sward
Dorothy Fredrickson
Moline
Gordon Fredrickson
Fredrickson
York College
Polk County
Minnesota
Octavia
Stoner Community Picnic Set for August at Buckley Park
The Stoner News reports the annual Stoner Community dinner picnic will be at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Wednesday August 14. It notes social visits, family arrivals from Oregon and California, and a windstorm that downed a landmark tree along the Blue River. Farmers begin cutting corn for fodder as crop prospects fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Sarah Campbell
Fremont
A. i
Jas. McKeag
California
Ed Watts
Ella Rolfson
Salem
Ore
Watts
Blue River
James Pearson
Oregon Trail
James McKeag
Harvey McKeag
Elmer Gleim
Mabel McKeag
York, Genéce
Donna Jean McKeag
Robert Herrmann
Dorothy
Lawrence Anderson
Brent McBeth
P. C. Wieseman
Chas. Timm
Laura Hendrickson
Grossnicklaus and Boden Tie in Osceola Wedding
Leona Grossnicklaus daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Grossnicklaus and Calmar Boden son of Mr and Mrs Gus Boden both of Osceola wed in Kearney on July 31 officiated by Rev Norling. The couple, Osceola high school graduates, plan to reside north of Osceola at the Boden home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boden
Osceola
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Church services set for Sunday August 11 at 10:00 a m Church School and 11:00 a m Morning Worship with sermon by Rev John Herrmann on The Lowliness and Loftiness of Jesus Friday August 9 Ladies Aid meeting scheduled Next Tuesday August 13 fourth Quarterly Conference at 8 p m presided by Dr F B Prouts District Superintendent
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Methodist
Jesus
John Herrmann
Ladies Aid
F. B Prouts
Military Parade Moves Through Hy. 81 to Minnesota
Scores of army trucks and equipment with national guardsmen escorted through on Hy 81 to Minnesota. Guardsmen prepare to participate in maneuvers for several weeks this summer.
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Minnesota
Record Attendance at Osceola 4-H Picnic
More than 500 4-H club members and parents attended the Osceola Park picnic on August 1. The event opened with a softball tournament won by the Bluffton Possums led by Louis Scow of Shelby. Demonstration teams from Stull Corner and Bright Side clubs performed, with members Glen Kresha, Eugene Treadway, Mary Ann Staroscik, and Rose Staroscik. The afternoon included a swim in the Osceola Pool and free ice cream funded by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Park
Bliuffton Possums
Louis Scow
Shelby
Corporal Robinson
Safety Patrol
Stull Corner
Bright Side
Glen Kresha
Eugene Treadway
Mary Ann
Rose Staroscik
Osceola
St Andrews News Roundup From Messing Family Visit And Local Death
Mr and Mrs Edward Messing and family visited John Gondringer near Wace. Marilyn Messing returned home with them. Mrs Hubert Jaax mourns sister Mrs Joseph Klein of near David City who died after an appendectomy in Columbus St Marys Hospital. Klein survived by husband five children parents two brothers and three sisters. The parish invites the community to Ellers Hall August 11 for the annual picnic. Dolores Cerny visited Gothenburg to spend the week with sister Mrs Lester Anderson. Max Bernt went to Wyoming for work. 4 H members Mary Ann and Rose Marie Staroski travel to Seward for camping with group members. Martin Messing and baby of Norfolk enjoy a two week vacation in the area and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Andrews
Edward Messing
Near Wace
John Gondringer
Marilyn Messing
Hubert Jaax
Joseph Klein
David City
St.Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Martin Messing
Baby
Norfolk
Max Bernt
Wyoming
Mary Ann
Rose Marie Staroscik
Seward
St. Andrews Parish
Ellers Hall
Dolores Cerny
Gothenburg
Lester Anderson
Junior Choir Concert in West Side News
West Side News reports an annual concert by the Junior Choir of Sweden Home to be held Sunday evening August 18 at eight o'clock with Congregation members assisting and an offering to be lifted. Nearby social notes mention Ladies Aid meeting and various visits and travels among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side News
Choir of
Sweden
Ladies Aid
Harlan Johnson
Carl Johnson
C. A. Sward
Berniece
Joseph
Tinberg
San Francisco
Calif
Rachel
Oscar Fredrickson
Darlene Johnson
Kearney
Miss Gaverne
Russel Fuell
Auburn
Sterling Nelson
Hugo Flodman
Andover
Ill
Tragedy Strikes Kosch Family With Drowning Death
Dean Kosch, 10, drowned at Pawnee Park pool in Columbus while swimmers were present. Katherine Kramer and Carl Ernst found and helped attempt resuscitation for an hour without success. Funeral held at Sacred Heart Church in Shelby for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Kosch
Shelby
Dean
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Katherine Kramer
Carl Ernst
Kosch
Jerome
Carter Lake
Omaha
Sacred Heart Church
O’boyle
Liberty Local 573 and Brotherhood Meet in August Chats
Local notices detail Liberty Local 573 meeting August 9 at the Chapel and Brotherhood gathering August 12 at the church with E R Dillsaver J L Hurd and J E Renner. Numerous visits and family events are recorded from Aug 9 to Aug 12 across Seward Central City York Aurora Osceola and Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Local 573
Brotherhood
E. R. Dillsaver
J. L. Hurd
J. E. Renner
Victor Club
Horace McKeag
Guy Carlson
Berwyn
Ill
Harlan
Henry Kinberg
Seward
Georganne Grossnicklaus
Grand Island
Lewis Berggren
Wm. Grossnicklaus
Central City
Ray Warner
Lincoln
Vernon Anderson
Marjorie Warner
Robert Burke
Carrie Powell
Andrew Burke
A. S. Torell and Son
Vern Burke
Marquette
Carol Hanson
Lyle Holm
Neligh
Earl Axtell
York
O. R. Hennings
S. W. Peterson
F. M.leibee
Shelby
Victor Berggren
Aurora
D. E. Powell
Euphemia Skoglund
Austin
Texas
Stanley Harless
Paul Strand
Polk
Esther Berggren
Osceola
Forrest
Roy Berggren
Legionnaires of Polk County Meet August 12
All members of the American Legion in Polk County are invited to meet at Scott's Hall in Stromsburg on Monday August 12 at 8 00 p m For an informal discussion of topics likely to arise at the Department Convention and for the election of officers.
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American Legion
Polk County
Scott’s Hall
Stromsburg
Department
Nathan Wilson Dies In Highway Crash
Nathan Wilson aged 65, former Stromsburg banker and late Sunday singing evangelist, died when his car hit a truck south of Polk around 11 p m Saturday. The truck, owned by Dean Sack of York and driven by Cecil Brumbaugh, carried six inch pipe. a pipe shattered Wilson’s windshield, severing his jugular vein. Surviving are his son Robert of Pasadena and daughter Harriet, a West Coast orchestra leader. Funeral held in Stromsburg. burial planned in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Wilson
Stromsburg
Polk
Wilson
Lincoln
Dean Sack
York
Cecil Brumbaugh
L. M. Brock
Brumbaugh
Brock
California
Prohibition
Robert
Pasadena
Calif
Harriet
Osceola Hospital Notes Births And Recoveries
Mr and Mrs Henry Triba announce the birth of a six pound daughter Marilyn Janet at the hospital on Tuesday August 6 Walter Bush of Swede Home is a medical patient this week Mrs R B Lytle and daughter Susan Caroline were released on Tuesday and returned home John Kubicek and wife are the parents of a boy born Tuesday August 6 Warren Schrader of Burley Idaho underwent an appendectomy Monday Robert son of Mrs Albert Johnson had his tonsils removed Saturday Gaylord Williams, years old son of Mr and Mrs Wim Williams was treated for burns from a Lysol can accident at the hospital this week continuous care details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital
Henry Triba
Marilyn Janet
Walter Bush
R. B. Lytle
Susan Caroline
John Kubicek
Warren Schrader
Burley Idaho
Robert
Albert Johnson
Gaylord’. Williams
Wim. Williams
Fishermen Meet With Accident East of Blair
Three local fishermen Arnold Isaacson Donald Johnson and J T Stanton of Stromsburg were in an accident east of Blair on Saturday afternoon while en route to Canada and Minnesota. A car left a filling station and struck Isaacson's car but no one was hurt. They continued on after calling Max Peterson who drove another car to Blair. The fishermen’s car sustained extensive damage.
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Polk Progress
Arnold Isaacson
Donald Johnson
J. T. Stanton
Stromsburg
Canada
Minnesota
Blair
Isaacson
Max Peterson
Four Leaf Clover Club Plans Osceola Picnic and Seward Camp
The Four Leaf Clover Club met at Doris Hennings home on July 31 with all members present. Members named a favorite desert at roll call and discussed the 4H picnic at Osceola and the camp at Seward on August 8. They reviewed the achievement program and county fair exhibits. Next meeting is August 13 with Mary Rose and Ramona Schott. A lunch was served.
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Four Leaf Clover Club
Doris Hennings
Osceola
Seward
Mary Rose
Ramona Schott
Styskal and Hendrickson Wed in Osceola Home Ceremony
Miss Celestine Styskal and Glen Hendrickson were married at Rev. John Herrmann’s Osceola home on Wednesday afternoon August 7. The couple, children of local residents, planned a Denver wedding trip and will reside on a farm southeast of Osceola.
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Styskal—Hendrickson
Celestine Styskal
Glen Hendrickson
John Herrmann
John Styskal
Laura Hendrickson
Osceola
Denver
Stromsburg Child Injured After Barn Play
Rogene Anderson, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Anderson of Stromsburg, was seriously injured while playing with others. They climbed a barn and slid off, striking her leg and breaking bone and removing flesh. A cast was required.
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Rogene
Bruce Anderson
Stromsburg
Wheat loan surge seen in Polk County applications rise
Polk County reports 428 wheat loan applications far outpacing last year’s 235. Indemnity wheat accounts for about 10 percent. Largest loan stands at 1858 bushels by H C Augustin of Shelby, while J P Johnson of Osceola holds the smallest at 35 bushels.
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Polk County
Robert C. Taddiken
H. C. Augustin
Shelby
J.P. Johnson
Osceola
Lee Campbell
Gresham
Elmer Tooker
Silver Creek
Edward Messing
A. C. P. Ofce
County Fieldwoman Attends Rural Urban Meeting
Mrs Wm Angell Polk County A A A Fieldwoman attended a rural and urban women meeting in Fullerton high school auditorium on August 1 1940. Osceola participants included Misses Maxine Brooks Betty Jean Angell Mary Meadden and Mrs Edward Meseing and son Vincent. Mrs Downing Nance County Fieldwoman led the gathering with strong turnout signaling concern over farm problems. Angell spoke on the program with Maxine Brooks at the piano. J P Whitney District Farmer Fieldman spoke briefly. Dorothy McMeekin State Fieldwoman delivered There Shall Be No Hunger Here and showcased the film The River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Angell
Polk County
A.A. A
Fullerton
Osceola
Maxine Brooks
Betty Jean Angel
Mary Meadden
Edward Meseing
Vincent
Downing
Nance County
Angell
J. P. Whitney
Kosch Family Highlights Local Travel and Plans
District 18 notes the Kosch family returning from Kimball and Denver. They announce the Happy Valley 4-H achievement day at District 18 on August 15. Frank Micek traveled with Nels Hasselbach to St. Paul. Agnes Branigan cares for Mrs. August Thelen in Silver Creek. Swiss picnic attendees from the area joined funeral services in Shelby for Dean Kosch, drowned at the Columbus pool Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Kosch
Kimball
Denver
Happy Valley
Frank Micek
Nels Hasselbach
St. Paul
Agnes Branigan
August Thelen
Wm. Augustin
Silver Creek
Columbus
Shelby
Dean Kosch
Louis Kosch
Columbus Pool
Wesley Chapel Items
The Stull Corner Club and leader Arthur Deeter met at the L. E. Treadway home Friday evening. Robert Paul and Walter Furman of Iowa, en route to Yellowstone Park, called on the Lockard, Treadway and Schmoker families last week. Mr and Mrs Earl Treadway and sons vacationed in Denver and plan visits to Idaho Springs and Scottsbluff. The Treadways attended a family reunion in Pawnee Park. John and Harry Gregg of Greenwood Indiana with Floyd West and Edith Pearson visited Ed Shaw and Mrs G W Beebe in Shelby Friday evening. The Greggs left for home Tuesday.
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John
Harry Gregg
Greenwood
Indiana
Floyd West
Edith Pearson
Ed Shaw
G. W. Beebe
Shelby
Polk County
Greggs
4 H Clubs Meet Handy Knotters Club
Walter Bonne hosted the meeting at the Albert Anderson home with County Agent Cruise present. Members learned to make a rope halter and planned a trip to Seward. The next meeting will be August 14 at the Hubert Alt home with Dick Herrman entertaining.
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Handy Knotters Club
Walter Bonne
Albert Anderson
Cruise
Seward
Hubert Alt
Dick Herrman
Rainbow Girls Plan Picnic and Meeting Dates
The Rainbow Girls club met at Phyllis Anderson's home on July 29 to organize a picnic for August 1 and an achievement day for the next meeting. The following gathering is set for August 12 at 8 p.m. at Maxine Alt's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls Room Club
Phyllis Anderson
Maxine Alt
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