Polk County Stock Judging Team Shines at National Meet
Polk County sent Nebraskas trio Ansel Fredrickson Ivan Sundberg and Harold Johnson to Chicago for the National Club Congress stock judging contest Their team finished second among 22 states with Fredrickson and Sundberg tied for third individually Sundberg and Fredrickson each earned 100 in college scholarships and 75 from Union Pacific for their top ten finishes Harold Johnson placed fifth with 514 points The Nebraska delegation stood out as the only state with three men in the ten high individuals and the club work prize money was highlighted as proof of value.
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Polk County
Chicago
Nebraska
Ansel Fredrickson
Ivan Sundberg
Harold Johnson
Fredrickson
Sundberg
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Washington
Kansas
West Va
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
California
Ansel
Ivan
Union Pacific By
Social Center Notes From Columbus Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Tt D Richards Kenneth Richards and a family also Glenda Johnson motored to Columbus Saturday Chas Sergent attended the Roy Parkes sale near Polk Monday The Christmas program at district 37 will be held Wednesday evening Dec 23 Fred Dunn shipped a carload of hogs to Omaha Monday Mrs Geo Englehardt and daughter Lydia visited Mrs A J Herrmann last Wednesday afternoon Mrs Sidney Stocking and daughter Lucille arrived from Omaha Tuesday evening to spend a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Curtis who expect to move this week into the west part of town Glenda Johnson spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs T D Richards Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson drove to York Friday Mrs N A Williams visited at the L F Williams home last Wednesday afternoon Mrs Henry Schmoker hosted the Wesley Chapel Foreign Missionary at her home Thursday Dec 10 The program included songs readings Prayer answered by Mrs Richards The use of the Ford in India by Mrs West followed the Topeka branch field report by Mrs Ellen Moore all 10 members and 7 visitors were present A delicious lunch was served by the hostess Mr and Mrs Roy Cox and son Keith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs T D Richards
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Chas. Sergent
Roy Parkes
Polk
District 37
Fred Dunn
Omaha
Geo. Englehardt
Lydia
A. J. Herrmann
Sidney Stocking
Lucille
A. Curtis
West
T. D. Richards
Arthur Nelson
York
N. A. Williams
L. F
Coolidge
Benson
Pearl Peterson
Girls Glee Club
Stromsburs
Robi McBeth
R. L. Smith
Annual Football Banquet Honors 175 Guests
The second annual football banquet was held Friday in the High School gymnasium. Hosted by the Community Club and the High School Girl Reserve, the event celebrated the football team with a program including March-Elsie Pierson, Harvey Heald, and others.
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Elsie Pierson
Harvey Heald
Glen Yeltman
Marjorie Douglas
Rosalie Anderson
George Weeden
Robert Inness
B. R. Danielson
T. B. Sydenstricker
H. C. Beebe
Turn to the Right Tonight at the Auditorium
The Junior Class play Turn to the Right is presented at the Auditorium tonight with a packed house expected. The cast includes Isadore Dun Morris Bascom Weeden Muggs Yeltman Gilly Horst and others with music by the Heald orchestra and several acts featuring dances and solos by Elizabeth Weeden Marjorie Douglas Nellie Hawley and more.
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Isadore
Morris Dun
Joe Bascom
George Weeden Muggs
Glenn Yeltman
Gilly—Merris Horst
Arthur Bucholz
Betty Bascom
Dorothy Inness
Jessie Strong
Nellie Elwood
Mrs. Bascom
Irma Newcomer
Sam Martin
Harvey Heald
Deacon Tillinger
Leonard Fellows
Lester Morgan
Keith Snider
Elsie Tillinger
Helen Deeter
Tom Callahan
Clair Hawley
Katie
Ruby Carlson
Jane
Lenore van Hoosen
Virginia
Ruth Bond
Heald Orchestra
Auditorium Program and Church Notices for December
The page lists upcoming cinema programs including Douglas McLean in Going Up and Jack London’s South Seas Story Adventuring plus Charley's Aunt. It also notes church events at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran and First Methodist Church with Advent services, Sunday School, Christmas trees, and a Girl Reserves vesture service.
Fire Chief Warns Against Candles on Christmas Trees
Fire Chief Propst relays a state fire marshal warning urging residents to refrain from using cotton or other inflammable decorations and candles on Christmas trees. Swede Home choir sets annual church program for Dec 31 with 40 cent admission.
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Phopet
Apology for Missing News and Advertisements
The Recoda apologizes to readers for a lack of news features and special departments this week due to advertising demands. Eight pages were printed with limited content and ads. a subsequent page will include a Rystrom Co. ad and Hodge Bros. price reduction.
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Recoda
Mires Yeith
Rystrom
Hodge Bros
Uty
Final Appeal to Mail Early Christmas Campaign
The Post Office Department urges early shopping and mailing as part of a national campaign. Postmaster General Néwrare calls for broad public cooperation so letter carriers can enjoy Christmas Day with their families. Delays result if shopping and mailing are left to the last minute due to congestion and limited selection.
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Post Office Department
Néwrare
Sam
United States
Graham Named New District Manager for York Nebraska
E Ar Schmid of Norfolk previously in charge at York shifts to another Nebraska district. Robert Graham from Crete succeeds Schmid at York. Graham, born in Crete, educated at Doane College and University of Nebraska, is an engineer with broad electrical industry experience in Nebraska Missouri and St. Joseph. He values community service and music, with a family of Mrs. Graham and four sons.
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E. Ar.Schmid
Norfolk
York
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Nebraska
Robert Graham
Crete
Tas
Schmid
Qrehein
Missouri
Graham
Doane College
University of Nebraska
State Capitol
Crete Y. MC. A
Grahalr
University
Missouri Valley
Doane’ College
Nebraska Portland Cement Company
Superior
Bloomington
Naponee
American Electric Company
St. Joseph
Co-Operative Club International
Sigma_Tua
Husky
Handley Methodist Church of St. Joseph
Polk County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting in Stromsburg
The Polk County Farm Bureau met December 15 at Scott's Hall in Stromsburg amid snow delays. President Mark Timm led the session with reports by Secretary H A Jones, Treasurer Petrus C Nelson, and County Agent Adair. Delegates elected include Mrs D A Benson and Mrs A Swanson. a motion proposed moving the annual meeting to the second Tuesday of October.
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Polk County Farm Bureau
Stromsburg
Scott’s Hall
Mark Timm
H. A. Jones
Farm Bureau
Jones
Robbery at Stromsburg Soft Drink Parlor
The south side parlor run by Carl Lund was robbed of about 10 dollars last night while Lund had supper. A stranger loitering in Stromsburg was seen and later boarded a Central City bound train. The rear window was pried and the drawer rifled. Authorities were notified to hold the suspect if found. The thief bought a ticket to Central City soon after the theft.
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South Side
Carl Lund
Stromsburg
Central City
Ed Lauerman
Lund
Centra City
First Christchurch Choir Honors Fortnightly Club Star
A resident who has lately sung first soprano at the Christchurch venue praises St. Joseph’s music scene. Mrs. Graham serves in the Fortnightly Musical Club and the St. Joseph Choral Society, highlighting local musical culture.
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First
Christchurch
St. Joseph
Graham
Carson Auto Company Radio Sale Ad
Don’t spend another winter without a radio. We have just what you want from Carson Auto Company offering car radios and audio equipment for the season.
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Carson Auto Company
Christmas Play at First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Sunday School presents a missionary play Gifts for the Christ at the church on Wednesday December 23 at 7 30 P M The program features all classes and special music by the orchestra and Mrs Balls Bible Class Friends are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
the Christ
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Tt. D. Richards
Kenneth Richards
Glenda Johnson
Columbus
Roy Cox
Keith
Mar
Aruentee Producers Distributing
Tate
Douglas McLean
Jack London
Tom Moore
Pauline Starke
Wallace Barry
Charley’s
ST. Paul's EV. Luth
Harmony Society
Hildur Peterson
M. E
Aid
K. A. Cornish
H. H. Cox
Petrus C. Nelson
Adair
Resolution Committee
C. F. Moore
Native Land
Pleasant Home
W.A. Stevens
John H. Anderson
Canada
Homer Brigham
F. E. Merrick
Platte
Harry Lind
E. L. Toline
Clear Creek
Carl Plageman
Island
Ernest Oppliger
Albert Schultz
W. A. Burke
Arthur Morrill
Hackberry
C. J. Stephenson
Geo. Richter
Osceola
Will ‘Hope
A. Hedlund
Valley
Walter Havicux
Otto Schaber
Harry L. Keefe
Neraska Farm
Oats Eermear
Peerceeneserewes
First Presbyterian Church
Yuletide
Brooke.drug Company
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