A Polk County Boy in the Service of Uncle Sam
A Polk County family in Osceola hears from Private Sassen in France. He reports Marguerite Sean, who left town five years ago for Paris, is safe and has written cheerfully about meeting American soldiers. Also mentioned are August Jean's sister, her husband, and their son as safe. The last message from Marguerite Jenn was August 13 1941.
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France
W. S. Heitzman
Pte. Sassen
U. S. Army
Marguerite Sean
Osceola
Paris
Pvt. Sassen
Jean
Marguerite
Servicemen Notes From Osceola War Era
Various service members and relatives are mentioned with holiday and leave updates. Marvin Iler sits at Treasure Island radio school. Pvt. Vincent Lane returns from Camp Cook for a 15 day furlough. Staff Sgt. Donald Lees visits family from Salina. Lt. A. A. Wurtz arrives from Glendale. Pvt. Robert Fischer moved to Casper hospital. Lt. Milan Snodgrass visits from Galveston and heads to Boise for navigation instruction. Gilbert Styscal departs for San Francisco after leave. Max Peterson in Officers Candidate School at Ft. Benning and due home Jan 3. Bob Ball travels to Corona after leave and recovery. Major promotions include Earl E. Maurer to Major in the Army stationed at San Luis Obispo. Major Webster Mills Jr. on furlough from Greenland. Mrs. C. L. LeMar anticipates Richard LeMar home from overseas in Asia and Africa. Sgt. Mervin Rystron announces birth of Barbara Christine. Jack From F 1 c earns two service stars, returning from Leyte and Palau action. T-Sgt. DeVern Rodene released from Greensboro hospital after ten weeks with a double arm fracture, awaiting overseas duty. Mrs. Rodene and son with her parents. Sgts. Howard Boden and Campain transferred from Camp San Luis Obispo. lifelong friends since training share service history. T-5 Louie Kontor reported to Hot Springs redistribution center after 30 months overseas. will be reassigned. Staff Sgt. Virginia Warwick writes from France about WAC service after England, Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, London sights, and quarters in France with corn-husk-filled mattresses. sees Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Iler
Treasure Island
California
Vincent Lane
Camp Cook
Roy Horst
Donald Lees
John Lees
Salina
Kansas
A. A. Wurtz
Glendale
Wurtz
Navy
Robert Fischer
Lincoln Air Field
Air Corps Hospital
Casper
Wyoming
Milan Snodgrass
Galveston
Texas
Mildred Snodgrass
Larry
Boise
Idaho
Snodgrass
Gilbert Styscal
San Francisco
Glen Hendrickson
Pacific
Max Peterson
Ft. Benning
Georgia
C. R. Peterson
Bob Ball
Corona
Guy Ball
Naval Hospital
Webster Mills Jr
Osceola
Mills
Greenland
Washington D.C
C. L. LeMar
Dow City
Iowa
Richard LeMar
China
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Egypt
India
Mervin Rystron
Stromsburg Hospital
Rystrom
Josephine Dean
Sgt
Army
Mariannas
Barbara Christine
Jack
F 1 c
Ben Schmoker
Leyte
Palau Island
DeVern Rodene
Army Air Corps
Greensboro
N. C
Rodene
Gary
Wesley Koehler
Howard Boden
Cpl
Hollis Campain
Camp San Luis
Obispo
Puerto Rico
Louie T. Kontor
John Kontor
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Kontor
Virginia Warwick
C. W. Warwick
Wacs
France
England
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Waterloo Bridge
London Bridge
Tower of London
Old Curiosity Shop
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pocadilli Circus
Big Ben
Paris
Arc de Triumphe
Bulldogs win two over David City and Rising City
Osceola Bulldogs avenge a prior loss by beating David City first and second teams 29-26 and 19-13, with rough play and high fouls. Captain Byers ties late in regulation then Mills scores in overtime to seal 30-28 versus Rising City, Schutt leads with 13 and Anderson 9. Second team remains undefeated defeating Rising City 27-12. Sigler and Mills pace scoring.
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Bulldogs
Osceola Bulldogs
David City
Schutt
Rising City
Osceola
Byers
Mills
Anderson
Sigler
Dairy and corn loan news from Polk County AAA office
Beginning 1945 dairy feed payments for January February and March will be combined with payments of 60 cwt on milk and 10c per pound for butterfat. The first Polk County farmer to apply for a corn loan was Harry Sterup. Farmers are urged to sell excess red clover seed and supply legume and grass seeds for home use and for allies. The county AAA committee of 27 members from 9 precincts met to discuss the 1945 election. Hogs from the corn belt are heavier this year by 5 to 10 pounds due to good feeding and weather. The first government surplus goods auction in the area was held at Kearney with 900+ articles sold including gas engines and farm equipment. John Gabel attended from Polk County.
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AAA
Polk County
Harry Sterup
Kearney
John Gabel
Fairview Church to Merge Services Next Sunday
The preaching program and the Sunday School will unite for Sunday services. A Christmas treat will be given at the close of the sermon.
Milkweed Pod Drive In Polk County Schools
Thirty six schools joined the milkweed pod collection with two 4-H clubs and the Sisters of St. Francis participating. A total of 245144 bags were gathered and paid at 20 cents per bag, totaling 49028.80 dollars. The County War Board handled collection and sent funds to Olive McBeth, County Superintendent, for distribution to schools and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Sisters of St. Francis
County War Board
Olive McBeth
New 4H Club Organized In Polk County
A brand-new 4 H Club was organized this week with Herman Anderson and George Inness sharing leadership. Members include Dick Watts, Dick Herrmann, Ed Watts, Herman Anderson, Lee Adams, James Inness and Elden Kuhnel. They will attend the H Judging Contest and view films tied to the Polk County Corn Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Anderson
George Inness
Dick Watts
Dick Herrmann
Ed Watts
Lee Adams
James Inness
Elden Kuhnel
Polk County
Soldier writes parents of safe arrival in Italy
S Sgt Donald Bennett informs his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Bennett that he has arrived safely in Italy. Saturday visitors at the Thos Kreis home included Ed Kries of Chicago California Mrs Wm Nelson of Emmetsburg Iowa and Mrs Tracy Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bennett
Chester Bennett
Italy
Thos. Kreis
Ed Kries
Chico
California
Wm. Nelson
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Tracy Nelson
Morris Johnson
Mary McCumber
Milton Anderson
Polk
Walter F. Nelson
Alex Swan
Harold Swan
Kay Marie
Robert Christensen
Kenneth Christensen
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Clara Anderson
St. Cloud
Minnesota
Victor Anderson
Local Social Notes From District 18
Mrs Josie Benda returned home from California where she visited relatives for months. Frank and Lassek announce the birth of Florian John on December 6 to their son and daughter in law in Omaha. John Micek and Jake Reisdorf visited the Gonka home near Duncan Thursday. Betty Hasselbalch weekended with Madison friends. H A Johansen and Betty left for California for relatives and work there. Leo Lassek joined Phil Micek in Omaha Sunday for a day visit. Mike Reisdorf family near Shelby visited Frances Camp and family Friday evening.
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Josie Benda
California
Frank Lassek
Florian John
Bill Lassek
Omaha
John Micek
Jake Reisdorf
John Gonka
Duncan
Betty Hasselbalch
Madison
H. A
Fairview Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health Updates
Mrs C E Daniel hosted the Ladies Aid at her home on Wednesday. Mrs Elmer Benson visits Stromsburg to care for Mrs Wallace Scott who broke her ankle. Ludwig Widga of York and Chalmer Daniel hosts guests Wednesday. Mrs Charles Blazer undergoes surgery at St Francis hospital Osceola. Mrs Roy Emmons travels to Los Angeles to visit relatives. Tony Starostka buys a home in Silver Creek and plans to move by March. Riverside School holds Christmas program Friday evening. Guildford Bryan visit Gordon Mace home. Lorraine Schnider and baby return to York after week with Chalmer Daniel family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
C. E. Daniel
Elmer Benson
Stromsburg
Wallace Scott
Ludwig Widga
York
Chalmer Daniel
Charles Blazer
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
Roy Emmons
Los Angeles
Calif
Tony Starostka
Silver Creek
Crouse-Tex Drug Co Welcomes Christmas Season 1944
The Crouse-Tex Drug Co extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a year of prosperity and good health in 1945 to customers and friends.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Fintel Couple Complete Bond Solicitation Journey
Mr and Mrs John Fintel finished the bond solicitation task in their district despite poor roads. They visited 18 families using a team and wagon and even bought a bond for their son Norman as a Christmas gift.
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John Fintel
Fintels
Norman
Shelby Soldier's Son Wounded in New Guinea
John Kubicek of Shelby received a telegram from the War Department confirming his son William Kubicek, serving with allied forces in New Guinea for three years, sustained a skull fracture.
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Shelby
John Kubicek
War Department
William Kubicek
New Guinea
Deer Found Dead North of Polk After Seen On Saturday
A deer seen north of Polk on Saturday December 9 was found dead last week by a Polk County farmer. It appears the animal was shot at multiple times and jumped fences while fleeing across fields. The farmer, who asked to remain anonymous, reported bruised hide scratches and a broken leg.
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Polk
Polk County
Bulldogs Overcome Silver Creek In Fourth Quarter Win
Osceola Bulldogs built a 21-14 halftime lead and pulled away in the fourth to beat Silver Creek 39-28 Monday night. Hull coached squad improved in passing and shooting led by Schutt Anderson and John Mills. Second team fell 34-20. Friday’s game at Stromsburg pits Osceola against the Goldenrod Conference leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Osceola Bulldogs
Silver Creek
Hull
Schutt
Anderson
John Mills
Stromsburg
Osceola
Hospital Patients Receive Various Surgeries and Recoveries
St Francis Hospital reports several patients undergoing procedures and recoveries. Frank McCorde of Denver entered last Wednesday morning as a medical patient. Mrs Roy Hartson of Shelby had tonsils removed last Thursday. Eldon Swanson underwent appendicitis surgery Saturday. Mrs Charles Blaser of Silver Creek had major surgery Wednesday evening with Dr Davis of Omaha and Dr Eklund assisting. Ernest Rogers had surgery Wednesday morning and returned home Sunday. Mrs Logan VanHoosen had minor surgery. Tuesday morning Mrs Julius Nebosis returned home Friday after injuries from a runaway three weeks ago.
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ST. Francis Hospital
Frank McCorde
Denver
Roy Hartson
Shelby
Eldon Swanson
Lawrence Swanson
Charles Blaser
Silver Creek
Dr. Davis
Omaha
Eklund
Ernest Rogers
Logan VanHoosen
Julius Nebosis
Brown Grossnicklaus wedding ties two families in 1944
Miss Marilyn Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Coe Brown and William Grossnicklaus son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Grossnicklaus wed December 15 1944 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev G A Randall officiating. Attendants were Miss Lois Fleming and Robert Grossnicklaus. A 1 pm dinner at the Grossnicklaus home followed for the wedding party and families. The couple attended Osceola high school class of 1942. The groom serves with the Merchant Marines and the bride works for an electrical firm in Lincoln planning to resume there when his ship returns January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Weeden
Harry Pierson
Grossnicklaus
Osceola High School
Merchant Marines
Lincoln
Arnold Family News and Wartime Heroics Highlight Stromsburg Page
Patriotic Arnold family of Stromsburg mourns Pvt. Jack Arnold who died in Germany on September 13, 1944, as an exhibit urges support for Thermo-Royal Anti Freeze. Osceola corporal Wesley W. Thelander, radio operator and gunner, credited with deterring Nazi deception during an Eighth Air Force mission over Mersburg, Germany, and credited with landing the damaged B-17 Hull's Angels safely in England. Thelander, from Osceola, Nebraska, is a Luther College alumnus and Air Medal recipient serving with the 486th Bomb Group in the Eighth Air Force Third Bombardment Division.
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Arnolds
Chauncey Arnold
Stromsburg
Pvt
Jack Arnold
Germany
Osceola
Eighth Air Force
England
Wesley W. Thelander
Neb
Mersburg
North Sea
the Lander
Lesley B. Hull
San Francisco
Calif
Hull’s Angels
Hull
Hex
Angels
English
Frank Thelander
Luther College
RAF
486Th
Glendon P. Overing
Orange
Mass
England-Africa
Messerschmitt
Regensburg
John Carson In Hospital With Broken Hip
John Carson of Silver Creek slipped on an icy sidewalk in front of the Jones Cafe Tuesday morning. He was taken home then later to St Marys hospital in Columbus where X rays showed a broken hip. He will likely remain hospitalized for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carson
Silver Creek
Jones Cafe
St. Marys Hospital
Columbus
John
Drug firm Crouse-Tex Drug Co. tops presc riptions
Crouse-Tex Drug Co. is identified as the main business handling filling prescriptions for doctors and patients, signaling its central role in local pharmaceutical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
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Sam
Hubert Russell
Hubert
Okie) Russell
Naval Service
Farragut
Mare Island
Tiberon
Earl E. Maurer
Florence Ball
Maurer
San Luis
THE
Fairview Church
Phillips Brooks
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