Death of Howard S. Dearborn at 29 in Polk County
Obituary notes Howard S. Dearborn died at Mrs. Jane Raegan's home on Tuesday at age 29 leaving a widow and two children. He was a Polk County resident for years before moving to Salt Lake City. Also reported are local property transactions, elections of L. J. Bowers as president of the implement dealers association, and various town notes about real estate, office purchases, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard S. Dearborn
Jane Raegan
Polk County
Salt Lake City
R. A. Mills
James Query
L. J. Bowers
David City
Implement Dealers’ Association
Blowers
Osceola
Hart
Mother Mickey
R. R. Genge
Michigan
Michigan, Where They Will Make Their Home For the Present. Mr. Genge
Henry VanHoosen
Merrick County
William VanHoosen
Furnace County
L. J
J. A
H. M. Powers
J. Locke
Gresham
G.A.R. Post
Polk County Spelling Contest Winners and Local News Note
The Osceola school district reports Helen Nyberg won the county spelling contest with Frances Boden second. Supt. J. C. Hagey will not seek another year. A fire destroyed the McBeth school building. origin unknown. Community items include a farewell party for Harold Wieseman and a program listing for Lilac Time. Medical facts discuss breast cancer risks and the importance of early detection and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Helen Nyberg
Frances Boden
Supt
J. C. Hagey
Osceola Schools
Hagey
John Eric Sandell
Sweden
McBeth
Donald Lees
Wilber M. Johnston
Senate
George Wieseman
Harold
Hastings
Elton Berck
Daddy Berck
Bruce
Bernard
William Haines
Colleen Moore
Gary Cooper
F. B. Kelly
Matt Sterup
Discounted Throw Rugs at Kepner's Store
Kepner's advertises a ten to thirty percent discount on throw rugs with a prompt to see the shop windows for details. The brief sale note emphasizes immediate shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepner’s
Early American Banking Tales of a Rhode Island Bank
A Rhode Island bank founded in 1804 with a $1,000,000 capital had only about $19,000 paid in, directors withdrew most of it, and one buyer expropriated $1,200 per director from deposits to borrow $750,000. The bank failed leaving $85.36 in cash and an unknown amount of bills outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Community Socials and Visits Noted Across Local Families
Stoner family and neighbors spent Sunday with Phoebe Hope while others visited in several nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Braithwait joined the Ervin Grossnicklaus family for a Sunday gathering. Horace McKeag’s clan visited in Council Bluffs with E J Thompson friends. Lillian Brown returned from Rising City, Irma Stewart attended Epworth League Mid Winter Institute in York, and locals joined a Peter Buzynski wedding near Columbus. Edith and Frank Allinder rooms with Elmer Allinder, while Tony Heimer and Bobby spent time with Albert and Mrs. Blevins. Mrs. Blevins stayed after accompanying her daughter home. Mrs. George Irland hosted a quilting gathering with tea.
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R. J. Stephenson
Margaret
Gresham
Lester Davis
Humboldt
Floyd West
Phoebe Hope
John Braithwait
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Horace McKeag
Council Bluffs
E J. Thompson
Lillian Brown
Carl Freiday
Rising City
Charles Massie
John Massie
Norfolk
Massie
Irma Stewart
Epworth League
York
Peter—Buzynski
Columbus
August W. Johnson
Anton Carlson
Edith
Frank Allinder
Stromsburg
Elmer Allinder
Tony Heimer
Bobby
Albert Blevins
Blevins
Ther
George Irland
Polk Von Hausen Crow Wedding in Long Beach
Edna VonHausen daughter of Laura VonHausen and Sidney Crow wed Wednesday Jan 25 at First Lutheran Church Long Beach California. Both graduates of Polk High School later moved to California where she works for Suntag Drug Co and he for a Cold Storage Co. Many local friends and neighbors noted in listings and social notices. Also includes community social reminders and driving clutch guidance advising gradual release to avoid wear and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntag Drug Company
Loma Ave
Long Beach
Will She Make It in High
The piece warns against forcing engines up steep hills in high gear. It urges using second gear for steep climbs to avoid stressing bearings and overheating. It notes potential engine damage and the need for proper gear shifting to protect moving parts.
Use Dimmers in Fog for Better Night Driving
The fog reflects bright lights back into drivers eyes, while using dimmers improves visibility. Special fog lights are now marketed as a protective investment for safer night navigation.
When Should Piston Rings Be Replaced in Cars
A rule of thumb suggests piston rings need replacement between 20 000 and 30 000 miles. Driving style and conditions alter timing, with dusty or mountainous driving accelerating wear, while rings endure extreme heat and hundreds of millions of up down movements per engine life.
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Death Valley
Polk County 1939 Estimate of Expenses Takes Form
Osceola Nebraska January 10 1939 the Polk County Board of County Commissioners presents the annual expense estimate for the year. The figures list County General Fund 45000.06 Special Bridge Fund 12000.00 Gen Road Fund including Road districts 13000.00 Mothers Pension Court House Interest and Bonds 8500000 County Fair Assn 2000.00 Human Relief Fund 22000.00 Co Farm Bureau 2000.00 Soldiers Relief 750.00 The Clerk John I Anderson certifies the copy as true from the board’s January session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Court House
County Fair Ass
Human Relief Fund
Farm Bureau
Arthur C. Twarling
A. S. Nelson
Owen McClung
John I. Anderson
Notice to Contractors for York Osceola Patrol Road Surfacing
Sealed bids will be received in Lincoln Nebraska until 10 00 a m February 16 1939 for sand gravel surfacing and incidental work on York Osceola Patrol No 29014 State Detour Road 11 8 miles of gravel road with 3361 cu yds surface course material Plans and specs at Osceola York or Lincoln offices Bid bond 100 percent and certified check 150 required. wage rates 60 50 and 40 cents per hour. The right to reject any bid is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Roads and Irrigation
State House
Lincoln
Nebraska
Onebruary
York-Osceola
Osceola
York
Department of Bvoords and Irrigation
A. C. Tilley
John I. Anderson
Pork
Polk County
Moul
Coun
York County
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The
Walter J. Herbes
Official
Osceola, Neb
Polk County Medical Society
Gto. T. Alliband
Court House Square
Webr
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
Nebr
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
Moderne Barber and Beauty Shop
Elgin
Model
Otis J. Smyers
the Elgin Jeweler
York Theatre Bldg
Stoner
Polk
Wilbur Whitacre
Roy Stouffer
F W Fossburg
R. M Bailey
Degner
Lincoln Creek
Carl F. Juergensen
Theo. Rehrs
Hampton
Lester Rehrs
Mervin Samuels
Kenneth Samuels
Hordville
Victor Kerker
Sioux City
Chas Carlson
P Anderson
Harold Strand
Alice Clay
Jefferson, Colo
R. Widga
Harold Lentz
Vergil Bush
Ed Larson
Gloria
Theo. Larson
J. W. Nelson
Maurice Lindb
Charles Bibers
Mhordville
Rudolph Gustafson
Lyle Ostberg
Mamona
Elwood Sandell
Mary Lou
Wallace Sandell
Neal
Elwyn Johnson
Livar Sandell
George Larson
Larson
C. C. Jenkins
S.S. Piper
Harold Bedient Apent
W. E. Green
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
T. W. Bass
Issih Gt
Wilbur Shaw
Shelby
H. G. Eichhorn
RFD
Peoria
Ilinois
Honnell
S. F. Baker & CO
Keokuk
Iowa
Mickey Produce
Roscoe Hull
Rawleigh
Howard L. Beggs Friend
Rawleigh’s
Freeport
Ill
Maytag
Harry Clement
McNess CO
Dept. S
Illinois
Jayne
Jaynes Lincreme
Crouse-Tex Drugco
Hettie L. Pointer
Homer Ingalls
Auec’t
Ferdinand
Naples
John P. Allinder
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