National American Legion Convention Begins in Omaha
Five day program outlines parades and races at Ak Sar Ben field with address by Pershing, 89th Division events, football Creighton vs Colorado, Auxiliary activities, and daily showings of "What Price Glory" during the Omaha convention starting Monday October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Am. Legion
Omaha
National American Legion
Ak Sar Ben
Baseball Park
American Legion
Pershing
Wisconsin
Creighton Gym
Creighton
Colorado
Municipal Field
Jackson
Douglas
Lake Streets
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth
Twentieth Street
United States
Marine
Air
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Ballon Corps
Local Notes and Visits Around Shelby and Nearby Towns
Sunday gatherings share family visits as John W. Fonda and relatives stay with the Johnsons in town. A boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore on August 26. Booster trip plans include a Shelby return with a full evening program for band and merchants. Clyde E. Smith and J. A. Smith brought home Clifford Smith from Aberdeen where he grew ill. Mrs. E. L. Rima of Shelton visits the Crouse family. they plan county travels this and next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fonda
St. Edwards
V. A. Johnson
Evelyn
St. Ed
Joe Moore
Shelby
Clyde E. Smith
J. A. Smith
Seward
Aberdeen
S. C
Clifford Smith
Clyde’s
E. L. Rima
Shelton
Nebr
Sam Crouse
A. A. Young
A. B. Hedbloom
Stromsburg
Chas. Hoffer
Hacksberry
Oscar Blevins
C. H. Morrill
Strand-Ray Lbr. Co
Joe Alt
John Micek
Chas. Hastert
Town
Minnesota
C. Guy Anderson
Chas. Kuntzelman
Wm. Thelen
Gertrude Thelen
Ervin Taddekin
Hastings
Bird City
Kans
Edson Kidder
Marie
Tina Schlesinger
Ponoka
Can
George Young
Omaha
Henry Kumpf
Gilbert Litchen
Thresfa Thelen
Catholic Church
Eight Pound Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Collins
A lengthy Shelby correspondence notes an eight pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Collins on Sunday August 23. It lists local visits, trips to Rising City and Omaha, theatre changes, and various residents traveling for business and leisure, including a nine pound baby at the Umshler home and a sale of theatre property to John Duren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Collins
Sun
Charles Martin
Lincoln
James Ford
Pearl Theatre
Kate Blake
John Duren
J. C. Hotchkiss
Yellowstone Park
Ethel
Butte
Mont
D. C. Cole
Walter Umshler
A. O. Liebert
Columbus
Shelby
Union Pacific
Omaha
C. C. Hardy
Arthur Umshler
Herman Anderson
Colorado
County Fair Boosters Visit Neighboring Towns
Seventeen carloads of boosters left Osceola Tuesday morning to visit thirteen towns, travel 200 miles, and scatter county fair advertising and entertainment. The Osceola band accompanied the group, providing most of the program at each stop, while three girls in overalls performed a dancing act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Eleanor Mills
Marjorie Douglas
Miss Johnson
J. L. Heald
Free Health Conference For Preschool Children At County Fair
A child welfare group and the Woman's Club sponsor a free health conference for children under school age at the County Fair on September 2 and 3. A nurse from the state division of child hygiene and local physicians will attend. Mothers should bring a small blanket and a towel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Welfare Oganization
Woman’s Club
State Division of Child Hygiene
Glatter Drovwall Wedding At Sacred Heart
Frank Glatter and Miss Valeria Drovwall were married at Sacred Heart Church in a Nuptial High Mass at 9 a m. Father Wagner officiated. Helen Glatter served as bridesmaid and Leo Albers as best man. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Crovwall of Shelby, and about 250 guests attended a reception and dance at P V Hall that evening with square dances and old fashioned music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Glatter
Valeria Drovwall
Sacred Heart Church
Wagner
Helen Glatter
Leo Albers
Chas. Crovwall
Shelby
P. V. Hall
County Agents Prepare for State and County Fairs
The County Agent unit is active organizing club members for fairs. The grain judging team from Golden Glow includes Willie Burritt Howard Adams and Adolph Kresha. They tour the county with Nat Tolman and 15 boys and 3 leaders. Mae Lindburg cooking team coached by Mrs Adair in Polk. A sanitary hog raising demonstration by Ansel Fredrickson and Ivan Sundberg. Polk poultry team not fielded this year. The Art of Success canning club led by Margaret Peterson will attend the fair. Fry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gooding
Uni. Ext
Willie Burritt
Howard Adams
Adolph Kresha
Golden Glow Club
Nat Tolman
Extension Dept
Adair
Polk
Mae Lindburg
Ansel Fredrickson
Ivan Sundberg
Polk County
Canning Club
Margaret Peterson
Fry
Drowned Polk County Man Die While Crossing Creek in Texas
Luther Nelson a former Polk County resident drowned Aug 8 while attempting to cross a rising creek on his way home from Stamford. His team and wagon were lost. the body was found after 24 hours. He leaves nine children, four sisters and three brothers, wife predeceased. Funeral held Aug 10 at Avoca Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Texas
Victor Peterson
Luther Nelson
Peterson
Nelson
Stamford
Avoca
Tex
Fritz Olson Recalls Boosted Ride and Broken Axle
Fritz Olson rode the booster trip on Tuesday with the number 13, had to be pulled in due to a broken axle, and vows it will never happen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Olson
Fritz
Illness Update and Social Visit Notes
Mrs H C Duncan is ill at home due to ptomaine poisoning yet is reported improving. Sam Nelson and family of Central City were guests of Mr and Mrs Fritz Olson on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Duncan
Sam Nelson
Central City
Fritz Olson
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to Hold Joint Meeting
Friday, September 25, the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge plan a joint meeting with Grand officers addressing the gatherings. The public is invited and details will be announced later. Members are urged to attend the regular meeting next Monday to help organize the open event. Mrs. I. B. LeMar'sRapid City trip and Walter Hermbloom family visit from Lodge Pole are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows and
Rebekahs
Ical Ord
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodge
I. B. LeMar
Rapid City
S. D
Harold
G. E
Farmer Injured After Horse Kick
G. R. C. Larson was kicked in the face by a horse today. He suffered a severe facial laceration and was briefly unconscious. Medical help arrived quickly and he is resting, with expected full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
G. R. C. Larson
Larson
KU KLUXER REASONS WITH ANTI KLANER LETTER
Osceola Nebraska August 22 1925 Dear Editor I wish to reason with the loyal American citizen talking white about complexion or pale face as the original American citizen used to call us The letter argues for equal rights while praising the Ku Klux Klan as 100 American citizens masking in secrecy The writer defends the organization claiming it aims to subdue today s evils and preserve the United States Constitution and laws A Klan member signs as Miss Ilah Hull guests in the city and local social notes follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman
Rome
United States of America
United States
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Calf Club Program Celebrated In Stromsburg Tie Burg
A large crowd gathered last Tuesday for Union Pacific Calf Club Special in Stromsburg. The 11 car train showcased dairy farming exhibits and a thoroughbred Guernsey bull calf presented to the Stromsburg Commercial Club. Local calf club members strutted prize calves while speakers from the railroad, state dairy extension, and locals shared remarks. After the train departed, a picnic, Stromsburg vs Grand Island railroad ball game, and a town sports program capped the day with a garden paving dance to finish the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Stromsburg
Stromsburg Boys’ Calf Club
Jack Stanton
Grand Island Railroad
Kelly” Swanson
Kelly
Reunion of the Pike Family Marks First Gathering in 17 Years
A crowded home on Sunday August 23 hosted a Pike family reunion for the first time in 17 years. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M A Pike and children Willis and Lois of Wheatland Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Jake Metz and son Milo of Marysville Iowa. Mr and Mrs W C Pike Jr and daughters Wilma and Naoma of Osceola. Mr and Mrs C A Pike and daughters Ruth Mildred and Verna of Wheatland. and Mr and Mrs H W Pike and son Wardell of Lincoln. A noon picnic on the lawn followed by a generally happy gathering. Three grandchildren were absent: Mrs George Higgins of Wheatland WY, daughter of C A Pike. and Mrs Jack Courtney and Miss Miriam Metz of Marysville IA, daughter of Jake Metz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Pike
M. A. Pike
Willis
Lois
Wheatland
Wyo
Jake Metz
Milo
Marysville
W. C. Pike Jr
Wilma
Naoma
Osceola
C. A. Pike
Ruth
Mildred
Verna
H. W. Pike
Wardell
Lincoln
George Higgins
Jack Courtney
Miriam Metz
Gasoline tax funds road program see strong April to June take
The department of agriculture reports gasoline tax receipts for April, May and June totaled 681215 dollars and 12 cents. Projections expect higher July to October collections and a yearly total near two and a half million. Refunds for agricultural use cap at 2500 dollars for spring months. Collection costs run around one half of one percent. Only four states do not collect a gasoline tax: New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bass
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seventh Army Corps
Fontenelle Park
Old Happy Hollow Club
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
Middle West
Coolidge
Clyde Smith
Baw
Seeeee
Secon
Aes
Hubert Thelen
Hubert Augustine
Bender
Sofia Hilligas
Ford Augustine
Stephania Thanet
Shelby Hospital
Ss. J. Funkhouser
Maywood
Ervin McClung
S. F. Funkhouser
York
Geneva
Wilma Boardman
Santa Barbara
Calif
Roy Brigham
Wm. Brennan
F. J. Strain
Daisy Eyler
Litchfield
Bertha Bennett
United Brothern Church
Rev. Myers
Mary
P.C. Spencer
Pickerell Nebr
Roy Dunkle
Clarence
Carrie Davis
Lila Herman
Margery Markle
Wymore
J. N Davis
J.N. Norton
State University
Norton
H. A. Taylor
George Craven
W. O. Hansen
John Young
Oscar
Anderson
Luther Lindquist
Phil Campbell
W. C. George
Jay
Glatter
Drovwall
Farm Bureau
Heavenly Father
LeMar
Walter Hernbloom
Lodge Pole
KU Kluxer
Osceola, Nebr
Ilah Hull
Earl Hassler
Grand Island
Alice Matheson
Tie Burg
U. P
PIKE
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