Polk County Servicemen in World War II Nearby Updates
Birthplace and service notices detail Paul L Schmoker starting basic training April 13 1944 at Camp Hood Texas and heading to overseas service. Other updates include Howard Johnson in New Guinea, Tech Sgt Donald Wilcox promoted to Master Sergeant in Belgium, Lawrence Anderson MP in Hawaii, Ray Hastings in Belgium, and Gene Cole heading to Ft Leavenworth then Keesler Field. Lt James Dunn and wife depart for San Antonio for pilot training as family shares news from Grand Island Osceola Portsmouth and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Schmoker
Pfe
Paul Schmoker
Hugh Schmoker
Camp Hood
Texas
Ft. Meade
Camp Rucker
Ala
Pvt
Schmoker
Central City
Kearney
Ben Johnson
Grand Island
Howard
New Guinea
Johnson
Osceola
Osceola Wrecking Co
Army Equipment Show and Desert Song Premiere in Osceola
In Osceola on December 7 a free display of mechanized army equipment including jeeps and bombs will be shown in front of the Muse Theatre, followed by a 7:30 p.m. program and the technicolor Desert Song premiere. Admission requires a War Bond receipt or post office or bank voucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Muse Theatre
B. Campbell
Robert ‘Taddiken
A. J. Chantry
War Loan Drive Noted by Local Landlord Ed Nielson
One of the first Polk County landlords to credit part of his bond purchase to this county was Ed Nielson of Columbus, marking early participation in the war loan drive by local property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Ed Nielson
Columbus
Round Trip Tokyo Tickets Offered With War Bond Purchase
War Finance Office sells round trip tickets to Tokyo for buyers of $1000 bonds. The offer ties travel to bond investment and outlines eligibility details for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
War Finance Office
Polk 7th and 8th graders raise funds selling bonds
In two days at Polk the 7th and 8th grade room sold bonds and stamps totaling 315 dollars. Nine pupils ran an attractive booth with Supt. Willett among the first buyers. Mrs. Irvin Anderson teaches the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Supt
Willett
Irvin Anderson
Polk County Bonds Credited by Public Power and Lincoln Co
The Consumers Public Power District of Columbus credited Polk County with bonds totaling 5300 dollars. The Lincoln Telephone Co credited Polk County with 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Public Power District of
Columbus
Polk County
Lincoln Telephone Co
Bond Premiers at Osceola and Shelby on Dec 7
The notice invites bond purchasers to present receipts at events in Osceola and Shelby on December 7. A display of mechanized war equipment from Fort Crook and Mead will be shown and is described as very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Morgan’s Creek
Chantry
Osceola
Fort Crook
Mead
Polk County Bond Drive Progress Report Declines
By December 1 bond purchases in Polk County totaled about 70 000, far from the 390 000 quota. The article notes a substantial shortfall in reaching the fundraising target and tracks progress toward the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Extension Fun Feed Recognizes 4 H Members in Stromsburg
Sixty people attended the Polk County Extension Fun Feed and 4 H Recognition Service at the Stromsburg Methodist Church Friday evening despite cold weather and bad roads. Arthur D. Morrill Jr. served as toast master and introduced extension service representatives who gave brief reports. Present were Nelle Wisely of Osceola Burdette Baker Stromsburg E A Hedlund Osceola H G Gould Lincoln L R Snipes Glen Kresha Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Methodist
Stromsburg
Arthur D. Morrill Jr
Nelle Wisely
Osceola
Burdette Baker
E. A. Hedlund
H. G. Gould
Lincoln
L. R. Snipes
Glen Kresha
Recital of Three Little Pigs by Ada Rich ter
Piano pupils of Miss Lillie Cihndgren presented the story with music at Swede Home Church parlors Friday evening November 24. The event featured a piano solo set and a staged reading for local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Richter
Lillie Cihndgren
For Sale Joliet Corn Sheller Rebuilt Osceola
For Sale two hole Joliet corn sheller recently rebuilt and in good shape offered by Osceola Wrecking Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Osceola Wrecking Co
Navy call prompts Walter Wieseman to depart for training
Wayne Wieseman, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wieseman, heads today to Great Lakes Illinois for boat training. Lt Eugene Johnson reports to his parents from Italy that Thanksgiving on November 23 was fine and he is beginning to receive mail from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Walter Wieseman
Great Lakes, Ill
Eugene Johnson
Gilbert Johnson
Italy
Soldier letters Home Describe Philippines Front
Pvt Crawford Campbell traveled from Ft Collins to spend ten days with his parents. Merrill Simonsen, in the Philippines, reports heavy rains and foxholes filled with water. He notes alert drills, two enemy planes shot down, and Phil ippino civilians aiding soldiers by digging foxholes and offering laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Campbell
Ft. Collins
Colo
P. B. Campbell
Ben Zedicher
Merrill Simonsen
Army
Philippines
Thanksgiving Dinner at District 13 Pupil Event
District No 13 pupils and Mothers shared a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday November 29. The Mothers stayed for the afternoon and citizenship class provided entertainment. Visitors included Mr and Mrs J Carder Throckmorton and family. Thanksgiving guests at Tom Schmoker house were Mr and Mrs Hugh Schmoker and Mr and Mrs Donald Schmoker and son. School closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist. 13
J. Carder Throckmorton
Art Deeter
Tom Schmoker
Hugh Schmoker
Donald Schmoker
Honor Roll Names Include City Residents and Service Members
The record lists local names such as Herman Brunkhorst Randall Bush Harry Hennings Mrs Frank Roach Cpl Harry Wisely Dora Thesing Mrs T D Richards Leonard Nelson Mrs M H Guiles Brent L McBeth and others. It invites readers to place orders for The Journal World Herald or Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Bush
Harry Hennings
Frank Roach
Cpl
Harry Wisely
Dora Thesing
T. D. Richards
Leonard Nelson
M. H. Guiles
Brent L. McBeth
Helen Deeter
Arthur Deeter
Chas. Stewart Dale Cummings
Milton Burgeson
Hollis Campain
B. H. Johnson
Webster Mills
Phil Wieseman
Rudy Carlson
Clifford Johnston
Adam Luft
Mervin Schlitt
Mike Tworek
Laura Hendrickson
M. P. Siegel
Former Polk County Resident Dies at 75
William Fredrick Miller 75 longtime Columbus resident died at his home after illness since October. Born in Brandenburg Germany May 23 1869 he came to the United States at age 15. He married Sophia Gadeke and lived in Nebraska Iowa and Missouri before settling in Columbus. He is survived by wife six daughters three sons two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the family home and Immanuel Lutheran church with burial in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
William Fredrick Miller
Columbus
Brandenburg
Germany
Fredrick Miller
United States
Wisconsin
Butler County
Neb
Millerton
Sophia Anna Gadeke
Osceola
Shelby
Miller
Sophia
Anna Davis
Eleanor Branham
Ruth Sperber
Los Angeles
Freda Miller
Omaha
Amelia Rosenberry
Hilda Yungdahl
George Miller
Arel Miller
Carl Miller
Salt Lake City
Utah
August Sievert
August Moldenhauer
Huron
S. D
Harry Davis
Ruth Harrop
Ruth Marie Miller
Vivian Rosenberry
Don Yungdahl
Rosann Davis
Harriet Davis
Isabella
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Along the Blue Home Study Club Christmas Exchange
The Home Study Club will meet Thursday afternoon December 14 at Mrs. Lysle Hopwood’s home and asks attendees to bring a 25 cent gift for the Christmas exchange. Leonard Hiemer is appointed District 15 Director to replace Earl Burritt who moved to Shelby. Thanksgiving guests gathered at several local homes including the Nelsons and Glatter families and Mr and Mrs Krumbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysle Hopwood
Leonard Hiemer
Dist. 15
Earl Burritt
Shelby
George Irland
Arthur Nelson
Gresham
Phyllis Glatter
Columbus
Matt Glatter
District 54 couples mark Silver Wedding anniversary
Lt. Raymond Staroska of Ft. Leonard Wood visited for his parents Silver Wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. Mrs. Thos. Henry of Elizabeth Colo. and Mrs. J. L. Brewer and son from Denver returned home after two weeks with the Lloyd Wamsley family. Mrs. C. A. Kelly and son from Mid stedt Ill. visit Harry McCauley family. Sam Wyman accompanied his in‑laws to Denver. Walter Wieseman and Wayne moved to Lincoln. Chas. Brand bought White Transfer in Silver Creek and will move to town. Thos. Smith of North Platte to fill Brand’s vacated place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Staroska
Ft. Leonard Wood
Thos. Henry
Elizabeth Colo
J. L. Brewer
Denver
Lloyd Wamsley
C. A. Kelly
Midstedt
Ill
Harry McCauley
Sam Wyman
Will Turnly
Central City
Walter Wieseman
Wayne
Lincoln
Chas. Brand
Silver Creek
Thos. Smith
North Platte
Brands
District visitors share time with Columbus families
Miss Betty Johansen of Los Angeles visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Johansen and relatives in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Reisdorf from near Shelby were Thursday visitors with Mrs. Frances Camp and Miss Jennie Kosiba. Mrs. Julius Egger of Mead visited with her parents and Betty accompanied her back. Ralph Hasselbalch and family were Thanksgiving dinner guests in the M. H. VanBurg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Johansen
Los Angeles
H. A. Johansen
Mike Reisdorf
Near Shelby
Frances Camp
Jennie Kosiba
Columbus
Mae Tragart
Julius Egger
Mead
Betty
Ralph Hasselbalch
M. H. VanBurg
Sealing price of corn set at 88 cents in Polk County
John M. Staros cik, vice chairman of Polk County AAA in charge of loans, announces corn sealing at 88 cents. Approved inspectors will use probes due to moisture content. A 9 ft crib with moisture at or below 20.5 percent qualifies, larger cribs require lower moisture. loans carry 3 percent interest and mature Sept 1, 1945. If interval call or contact the AAA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
John M. Staroscik
AAA
Interva
Airport Planned for Osceola Nebraska
The Civil Aeronautics Administration recommends Osceola Nebraska receive a Class 1 airfield funded by federal dollars. Osceola is slated to get $15,000 as part of a post war Nebraska airfield program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Congress
Civil Aeronautics Adm
Nebraska
Junior Class Play A Pair of Country Kids
The Junior Class of OHS presents A Pair of Country Kids, a rural comedy, tonight and Friday at the High School Auditorium. Admission is 9c 25c and 40c tax included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Wesley Chapel Christ mas program and Thanksgiving gatherings
The WSCS will host a Christmas program at Mrs. Hazel Brown’s home on December 14 with members each handling a program number. Several families from Lincoln, David City, Omaha, and Madison joined Thanksgiving gatherings, including Mrs. Mae Christensen of Easington Springs South Dakota visiting Mrs. Wm. Campain, and multiple local households hosting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wm. Campain
Charles McBeth
Arlene
Donald
Lincoln
Jennings Heckman
Jas. McBeth
Earl
Ralph Watts
Nellie Watts
Leona Dawes
Merle Dawes
Chester ‘Dawes
August Fis ‘Cher
Wm ‘Wright
Cam‘pain
Earl Miller
R. J. Richmond
Mildred
Victor Sterup
Swede Home Guests and Family Gatherings Across Osceola
Denver residents Mr and Mrs William Anderson visited sister Mrs Amelia Fredrickson. Osceola hosted Mr and Mrs Arthur Ekstrom and family for dinner with J G Carlson and Mrs Carl Carlson. Lorraine Larson from Omaha spent weekend with Clarence Larson family. Multiple Johnsons and Willits family members joined Thanksgiving at Carrie Johnsons in Clark. Wesley Fredrickson and Set were in town on an eleven day furlough from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Warren Fredrickson oyster supper honored Wesley and Set at Donald Hanquist home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Denver
Colo
Amelia Fredrickson
Arthur Ekstrom
J. G. Carlson
Osceola
Lorraine Larson
Omaha
Clarence Larson
Frances Johnson
Central City
Robret Willits
Carola Johnson
Grant Willits
Carl Johnson
Richard Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Carrie Johnson
Clarks
Wesley Fredrickson
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Frank Bolton
Donald Hanquist
Gordon Fredrickson
Russell Fredrickson
Wallace Fredrickson
Set
Fellowship Supper At Swede Home Lutheran Church
The Swede Home Lutheran Church held a fellowship supper on Sunday evening December 3 to urge pledges for the 1945 budget. Rev. A Franzen chaired the event with Rev. Clarence Hall of Lincoln as speaker. About 150 members attended and various church groups participated.
Thermo Royal Anti Freeze Sale at Crouse-Tex Drug Co
A sale listing shows Thermo Royal anti freeze priced at $1.29 per gallon at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. The notice highlights a Saturday promotional price for vehicle coolant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
New Milk Plant Opens in Stromsburg
The Roberts Dairy Co. of Omaha opens a modern milk processing plant in Stromsburg managed by Don Nordberg. The facility, housed behind the Stromsburg Locker Co., aims to shorten delivery to local farmers and expand Polk County revenue with new routes across all four county towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Roberts Dairy Co
Omaha
Don Nordberg
Stromsburg Locker Co
Polk County
Community Dinner Celebrations Highlight Stromsburg Weekend
Mrs Robert Burton returns from Fort Warren Wyoming after ten days away. Edna Olson resumes teaching duties in Gothenburg after Thanksgiving with her parents the Olson family. Mrs Orville Carlson and son come home after three weeks with the Robertsons in Sumner. Local families host Thanksgiving dinners and celebrate Mrs A W Larson birthday. Lincolm guests join in with Vernon Anderson and family. Darlene Falk visits from Omaha for Thanksgiving weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burton
Fort Warren
Wyoming
Edna Olson
Gothenburg
J. L. Olson
Orville Carlson
Emerald Robertson
Sumner
A. W. Larson
Frank Larson
Donna Marie
Chas. S. F. Johnson
Clyde Ericson
Ernest Ericson
B. F. Clifford
Ed Schingel
Clair McCormick
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Marie Samuelson
I. T. Samuelson
Polk
Darlene Falk
Omaha
John A. Falk
Greens Chapel Soldier Ill With Scarlet Fever at Alliance
James Graham A. S. is ill with scarlet fever while on the way home from Farragut after a first leave from boat training. Other notes report soldiers visiting family in the area during Thanksgiving and extended relatives gathering in Benedict and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Robinson
Leah Powell
Omaha
Donna Sargent
St. Paul
Tilman Joy
Phyllis
Geo. Steever
Vaughn Powell
Dale
Barstow
Cal
Jack Lambirth
Colton
Calif
Stella Fellows
Idalia
Colo
Mary Young
Benedict
D. E. Powell
J. L. Hurd
Jennie Hurd
Henry Olson
Everett Loveman
F. W. Powell
Roy Thomas
Rising City
Dorothy
Lincoln
O. R. Hennings
Forrest Bergren
Chas
Lutheran Church Notes for December Activities
The Ladies Aid meets Thursday December 7 at 2 30 in the church parlors with Mrs John Carlson as host and Mrs Herm ar Anderson as program leader. A 25 cent gift exchange is requested. Sunday December 10 features Sunday School at 10 00 Morning Worship at 11 00 led by Prof Iverne Dowie from Luther College. A Prayer Day Service follows at 2 00 with lunch in the basement. Children rehearse for Christmas. Sunday evening at 8 00 the Lutheran League leads a postponed service. Tuesday December 12 the Women s Missionary Society meets at 2 30 at the home of Mrs H S Eklund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
John Carlson
Hermar Anderson
Iverne Dowie
Luther College
Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
H. S. Eklund
New Athletic Coach at O H S in Hastings
Larry Hull from Hastings has accepted the athletic coach position at O H S and reported Tuesday to begin duties. He previously worked with Boys Town and at Tecumseh and other Nebraska schools, earning a degree from Wesleyan University. Superintendent Hanson had filled the role these two years. The season opener vs Clarks is set for Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.H.S
Larry Hull
Hastings
Boys Town
Tecumseh
Nebraska
Wesleyan University
Hanson
Clarks
Osceola Club Christmas Meetings and Dinners Schedule
The Osceola Project Club meets December 12 at 1 00 PM at Mrs J Car dar Throckmorton for a Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. Gab O Lots host December 13 at 7 30 PM at Mrs C R Petersons home. Wesley Chapel Club entertained December 28 by Mrs Hennings and Mrs Deeter. Clyde Smith hosts 49ers bridge Friday. WCTU meets December 14 with Mrs Hugh Johnston for Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. Osceola OES holds regular meeting December 12 in lodge halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Project Club
J. Cardar Throckmort
Gab-O-Lots
C. R. Peterson
Wesley Chapel Club
Harry Hennings
Arthur Deeter
Clyde Smith
49Ers Bridge Club
WCTU
Hugh Johnston
Osceola O.E.S
Farm Sale Today At Horatio Bush Farm
Horatio Bush will auction a large line of farm machinery along with 3 horses 66 cattle and 61 hogs at the Bush farm located one percent mile east and eight miles north of Polk. The sale begins at 10 a m with a large crowd expected. A complete listing appears on page 8 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Bush
Polk
Cold Thanksgiving Impacts Polk County and Statewide Travel
A cold Thanksgiving brought subfreezing temperatures with a low near zero and a day of bright sun. A thin snow and ice cover limited travel as many vacationers stayed close to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Correction to Bridges Island wedding date change
An error in last week's Bridges Island wedding notice misstated the ceremony date. The correct date is November 18, replacing the previously listed May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges-Island
Local social notes and events around Osceola Neb
Sandra Schumann hosted a dinner for five couples Sunday honoring Gene Cole who leaves for Army Air Corps training next week. A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs Carl Carlson’s daughter Mrs Carlstrom. Mrs Ellsworth Anderson and Miss Mary Jean Anderson of Omaha will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Mabel Anderson and Donald. Mrs Don Mueller of Hooper visited his parents in Osceola. Ervin Grossnicklaus hosts bridge with Nordberg Pierson Albers and Schinzel. prizes awarded to members. Wayne and his family moved to Lincoln. relocation of Ervin Garrettson’s farm lands announced. Miss Signe Samuelson retires from business in Stromsburg. she formerly ran a store in Osceola. Mrs Carl Timm of Olympia Washington plans a visit with her parents this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Schumann
Gene Cole
Army Air Corps
Herman Carlson
Carl Carlstrom
Ellsworth Anderson
Mary Jean Anderson
Omaha
Osceola
Mabel Anderson
Donald
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Nebr
Don Mueller
Hooper
Nebraska
I. D. Huston
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Messrs
Messrs. and Mesdames Ralph Nordberg and Harry Pierson
Stromsburg
Tilman Joy
Dick Merrick
Leo Albers
Betty Schinzel
Dorothy Nordberg
Harry Pierson
Petty Pierson
Walter Wieseman
Wayne
Lincoln
Ervin Garretson
Sharon
Minnie Weeden
Signe Samuelson
Miss Samuelson
Carl Timm
Olympi Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
W. E. Wilcox
Donald Wilcox
Wilcox
Belgium
Lawrence Anderson
Military Police Division
Hawaiian Islands
Ray Hastings
France
Edward Schnasse
Portsmouth
Virginia
Elsie Cole
Gene
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Mississippi
James Dunn
San Antonio
Dunn
Fred Dunn
Herman Brunkhorst
Roll
Randall
Journal
World-Herald
Star
Swede Home Lutheran Church
A. Franzen
Nebraska Conference
Clarence Hall
Swedehome Lutheran Church
Alfield E. Franzen
Lutheran Brotherhood
Oysters
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