Voters Back 25 Year Franchise for Iowa Nebraska Light Power
In Osceola a large majority approves a twenty five year franchise for Iowa Nebraska Light Power Co. with 276 for and 44 against including 117 to 17 in the north ward and 141 to 27 in the south ward. Ordinance 153 is passed and work to rebuild the distribution system starts soon with an estimated six months. Officials say construction begins immediately. Come on old settlers next week Polk County fair anniversary invites pioneers from 1879 to attend talks and receive prizes for best speech and oldest settler.
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Oscesta
Tnity Council
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
The
Light Company
Osceola
Polk County
When the Permanent Pastures Take a Vacation
Late summer seeded rye and sweet clover provide temporary pasture from June 29 to November 1 with the clover repastured May 1 to July 20 next year. After plowing in July or August, rye serves again for fall and spring grazing before May 20 when it is transformed to corn cane or sudan grass. Grain farmers face threshing conflicts with summer seed bed prep.
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College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture Experiment Farm
Polk County 4H Clubs Hold First Statewide Picnic
The 4H Clubs of Polk County gathered at Howland's Camp Osceola for a joint picnic the first time this year with all clubs present. State leader Miss Tauchen traveled from Lincoln to assist County Agent Kelly in games stunts and picnic activities. Participants planned a club parade for county and state fair exhibits during fair week.
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Polk County
Howland
Osceola
Miss Tauchen
Lincoln
Kelly
St Pauls Lutheran Church Pageant Evening Mission Offering
St Pauls Lutheran Church schedules Sunday services on August 25 with Sunday School and Bible Classes in the morning and Luther League program in the afternoon. Hordville presents the pageant The Challenge of the Cross with an offering for missions.
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Surdey
Bry
Luther League Feon
Hordville
New York
Rutherford
Local Socials and Farm Notes Amid Hog Cholera Warnings
Visitors from Shelby join the Urban family for a grove picnic at Kropatch and a community social. Osceola vaccination efforts continue with Dr. Collins assisting. several farms report haying underway and crops in Iowa praised. A Shenandoah trip and family moves are noted alongside a McCormick Deering engine sale.
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Oswald Alt
Emma Alt
Shelby
Rudolf Urban
Urban
Kropatch Grove
Milo Joy
Will Zimmerman
Emil Schott
Joseph Schott
Fred Dunn
Dr. Collins
Osceola
Used Car Values STUDEBAKER COACH 1926 Listing
One of the late models with many extras and new rear tires. Driven only 10 000 miles. Down payment $200. Balance due in one year. O K that counts emphasized in the ad.
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DODGE
Community notes from Stromsburg and Polk area
Local residents exchange visits with Omaha and Lincoln relatives. Obituary of Oscar Ingman notes his death after weeks of illness. he leaves a wife and three children. Several families report vacations, moves, and new homes, including Albin D. Anderson, and Stanton Moore illness shortening plans.
More Games For Community Picnics
Extension Circular 542 lists new games to engage onlookers and participants at picnics. Duck ball relay rope jumping relay hoop relay and kick ball are described with age ranges and the need for a planned, on schedule program led by a capable organizer.
Presbyterian Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Morning and evening services at 11:00 A M and 8:00 P M. Sunday School at 10:00 A M with classes for all ages. Next Sunday's topics: Morning The Presbyterian Farm Evening The Other Fellow. All welcome for a warm, inviting worship and fellowship.
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Presbyterian Farm
Words of Authority Theme for Sunday Worship
The morning service will feature Words of Authority with church school at 10. All are invited. Evening worship is at 8. The King's Heralds meet Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Joel Hanson's home. The church fiscal year ends August 31 and the treasurer’s books should balance as the year closes. Next Sunday is the last Sunday in August and in the fiscal year.
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King’s Heralds
Joel Hanson
Polk Community News Briefs and Visits
A roundup of regional happenings includes Mr and Mrs C V Lina and daughter Helen visiting Lincoln, numerous Polk residents at a Swede Home supper with music by the Polk band, and travel to Burlington Iowa. Local social events feature picnics, family dinners, and church activities plus a two car collision near town with no serious injuries. Also noted are visits from relatives in Lincoln California and Seattle, travel to Buckley Park, and a $25 reward for a dog poisoning mystery.
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Alex Scott
Omaha
Carleton Anderson
LaRue Lupier
Carol Robinson
Chicago
Walter Rystrom
Marjorie
Polk
Young Ladies Mission Society
Polk Baptist Church
Buckley Park
Wallace Scott
H. M. McGaffin
Clarence Anderson
Burwell
North Platte
Pikes Peak
Oscar Ingman
Stromsburg
Ingman
A. B. Hedbloom
Boone
Iowa
Morris Olson
J. A. Olson
Russel Olson
T. A. James
John
California
T. C. Munger
Lincoln
C. Vv. Lina
Helen
J. L. Hedbloom
Keith Miller
Grand Island
Polk Band
Lindburg
Aileen
Raymond Pierson
Burlington
Bertha Nyburg
Lake Ericson
Gerald Widge
Morace Fredrickson
Naomi Alfred
Baptist Church Sunday School
Riverside
Willard Tenney
Minnesota
Masons
Riverside Park
White Cross
David Anderson
Raymond Lindquist
Nyburg
Virgil McDaniel
Seattle
Washington
Wm. McDaniel
J. E. McDaniel
Claps Peterson
Hazel Nelson
Gladys Swanson
Fredric Allison
Ashland
C. B. Millen
Brighton
Colo
Methodist Church
W. A. Carnine
Anna Graves
Black Hills
Vivian Alfred
A. O
Erma Shaepler
Gerhart Werth
German Lutheran Church
Nebraska
Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Follies
Elaine McBeth
Glen Ingall
C. W. Moon
Friend
Nebr
Dorcas Society Hosts Year End Aid Meeting in Park
Shelby community notes capture the Dorcas Society turning a yearly aid meeting into a park picnic. The item also lists residents traveling to Burwell for rodeo events and family visits across Nebraska and nearby states along with local happenings and minor milestones.
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Dorcas Society
County Homemakers Study Budget Records with Lincoln Expert
Mrs Kimberg and Ellen Vaughn joined county women at the T. W. Day home Tuesday for a talk by Miss Mariel Smith of the Lincoln Agricultural College. The group reviewed six months of home and personal expenses and home-grown product usage to compare with regional averages and identify changes to live within means.
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Mrs. Kimberg
Stromsbury
Ellen Vaughn
Fullerton
T. W. Day Home
Mariel Smith
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Pont
Thas
Colncy
Miss Smith
North Platte Riot Acquittals Spark Attorney General Critique
The acquittal of three men linked to the North Platte riot draws sharp comments from Albert A. Hastings who seeks an apology from the attorney general. The State Journal notes calm citizenry, cautious law officers, and inflated riot reports, suggesting some hot heads but broader restraint.
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North Platte
Albert A. Hastings
Sorensen
State Journal
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James Dunn
Dunn
James Gibbins
Alvin Weeden
Will Zimerman
Jamnita
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John Urban
Frank Orris
Walter Morys
Leo Kresha
Columbus
Shenandoah
Gus. Hartle
G. B. Hotchkiss
Ceola
Leslie Hanshew
McCormick-Deering
H. P
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ESSEX
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C. F. Moore
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G. H. Presson
C. P. Millen
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R. J. Allison
Florence Anderson
York
C. V. Lind
Stanley Cooper
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H. B. Saunders
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
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Robert Glasser
Dorothy Green
Central City
Clyde Yordy
Ted
Bob Miller
Jeff Jarman
Shelby Telephone
John Mettlen
Winside
Mr. Mettlen
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Decatur
Til
J. L. Peterson
Barnett
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Amanda Eyestone
Gresam
Mark Kinney
Caney
Kansas
Orchard
Tom Hattel
Jennie Hattel
Surprise
August Thelen, Jr
Comstock
Thelen
Sargent
B. S. Miller
Seward
Lucy McBeth
Elaine
Dick Buelow
Shelby Sunday
Lloyd Myers
Shirley-Jeanne Johnson
Wayne Mec
Albert Schmoker
Shelby Hospital
Hope Circle
John Reisdorf
Minneso
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Robert Thomas
Robert McMeekin
Russel Bend
Frank McMeekin
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Shell Creek
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Joe Alt
F. W. Day
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Vernon McCormick
Roy Emmons
Maple Leaf Club
Alfred Grossnicklaus
George Mickey
Havre
Montana
Myrtle Simes
Council Bluffs
Walter Wieseman
Benj. McCormick
Anna Wieseman
Hester
Fairview
George Buchta
Clair McCormick
Lester Anderson
Albert Cole
W. Sherwood
Clarks
C. O. Carlson
Guildford Bryan
Lawrence Meacham
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Mary Rothermal
George Reed
Hilbert Buchta
Mina Buchta
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Lawrence Campbell
C. O. Carl
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Frank Oquist
Katie McCormick
Gail Stotts
Lee Morris
Josh Fineey
Geo. Heinemeyer
Maces
Hastings
Sam Cadwell
Naomi
Ulysses
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H. H. Beckmeyer
Vera
Vida
Jay Buchta
Elva Norris
Heitzman
D. H. Bull
Claud Bull
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Clyde Bull
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