Osceola High Wins County Tournament Title
Osceola Bulldogs upset Burg in the Pell County Tournament final by 27 to 31 amid boisterous Burg crowd. Scholz led with 18 points as Osceola built a 18 to 9 first half edge, then held on with strong defense and key contributions from Mills Crouse Schmoker and Carman. Preliminaries saw Osceola beat Shelby 29 to 49. second team beat Shelby 10 to 17 while Polk edged Osceola 19-13.
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Osceola
Burg
Pell County
Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Scholz
Bulldogs
Mills
Crouse
Schmoker
Carman
Snugg
Shelby
Polk
West SIDA Religious and Social Notes
Sunday services held at Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Sward. Birth announcements include Harley Olseen and Beverly Ann Swanson christened Sunday. Dorcas and Swede Home Ladies Aid plan meetings with local hostesses. Numerous visits, birthday events, and family gatherings noted across Swede Home and Stromsburg communities.
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C. A. Sward
Central City
Rev.Sward
Lutheran Church
Harley Olseen
Olseen
Laura Peterson
Sward
Beverly Ann
Oscar ‘Fredrickson
Oliver Johnson
Victor Newman
York
Dorcas Society
Lillie Chindgren
Linnea Nelson
Iwan Sundberg
Son
Ansel Fredrickson
Omaha
Hattie Anderson
Stromsburg
Axel Fredrickson
A. E. Peterson
Evelynne
Clarence Larson
Frank Bolton
Vivian Larson
Dale
Mary Ferrell
Elmer Carlson
Rupert
J. W. Bailey
Lutheran Church Announces Feb 13 15 Schedule
On Septuagesima Sunday the Lutheran church lists a Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Service at 11:00 and Vespers at 7:30 p m The Junior Bible Class meets Monday February 14 at 8:00 p m A church business meeting is scheduled Tuesday February 15 at 8:00 to consider calling a pastor A Communion Service is planned for Sunday February 20 for communicant members.
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Lutheran Church
Community dinner and club meetings highlight week schedule
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid to sponsor annual Community dinner this Thursday. Liberty Local No. 573 F.E.C.A. meets Friday evening, February 11 at Greens Chapel with Mr. Hagge of Nebraska Co-Op Creamery as speaker. Brotherhood meets Monday, February 14. Victor Women's Extension Club hosts event February 15 with Mrs. Dwight New comer and Mrs. Russel Blevins assisting. Jolly Workers Extension Club meets February 16 at Mrs. Alvin Burke’s home with assistants Mrs. Clyde Austin and Mrs. Forrest Bergren.
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Wayland Church
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid
Liberty Local No
F.E.C.A
Greens Chapel
Hagge
Nebraska Co-Op Creamery
Brotherhood
Victor Women’s Extension Club
Dwight Newcomer
Russel Blevins
Jolly Workers Extension Club
Alvin Burke
Clyde Austin
Forrest Bergren
New Hiring Rules Allow Early Teacher Contracts
Polk County school boards seek clarification from Olive M. McBeth on a new law. It removes the requirement that retiring directors stay in office to sign teacher contracts on three member boards. Any two of the three directors can contract for the coming term, streamlining hires and reducing confusion.
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Polk County
Olive M. McBeth
Hospital Notes Record Selections and Recoveries
Berniece Kumpf was released after a major operation and returned home. Mrs. Carl Johnson and baby are expected to leave hospital later this week. Ruth Merrick, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Merrick, underwent appendicitis surgery Tuesday performed by Dr Hickens of Pinata and Dr Alliband.
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Berniece Kumpf
Carl Johnson
Baby
Ruth
Alvin ‘Merrick
Hickens
Pinata
Alliband Tuesay
Social visits and family travels in Shelby community
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rasp included Cornelius Kelly and family from Detroit Elmer Rasp family from Gresham N. S. Albert Miss Sophia Lux and Miss Bertha Benda. Others drove to Omaha to bring back Mrs. Margaret Filinger and daughter Margaret. Margaret had recovered enough from surgery at St Joseph hospital to return home. Several Columbus and Gresham residents visited Shelby hospitals and relatives. The Gleaners class hosted a party. Oskosh and Bradford appearances, weddings, hospital stays and a move to Oskaloosa Iowa were noted along with hospital updates for Grant Zedicher and Mrs. Henry Morris. Dr. A. J. Merrick and Mrs. Merrick visited from Fremont.
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California
Albert Blevins
Tony Heimer
Heimer
Columbus
Keith Kindburg
Nowles
Gresham
Robert Burke
Egelhoff
More
D. E. Powell
Levi Loreman
Lincoln
Vernon Young
Annesley
Polk County
Harold Simpson
Pete Simpson
Harry Jacobson
Illinois
Greens Chapel
Brooke
Allen Bergren
Emugene
Alice ‘Marie
Leah Powell
Morris
Dwight Newcomer
Elna
Ivan
John Iler
Ruth Francis
Glen Twarling
N. S. Abolt
L. L. Hoffer
S. J. Harless
Adeline Samuelson
Swede
Stanley Harless
Martin Peterson
Near Benedict
Swan Larson Sunny
Axel Severine and Son
Stromsburg
Mabel McKeag
Yok
W. L. Obrist
Tracy Nelson
John Rasp
Cornelius Kelly
Detroit, Mich
Elmer Rasp
N. S.albert
Sophia Lux
Bertha Benda
Nick Gondringer
Adolph Alt
Omaha
Margaret Fillinger
Margaret
Mararget
St. Joeseph Hospital
Otto,Hasselbach
Miss Alma
Jack McEnerney
All of Columbus
Shelby
J. E. Bernt
Seward
E. L. Reese
Lutheran Hospital
Grant Zedicher
F. T. Bennett
Henry Morris
Gleaners
Methodist Church
Retta Brigham
Harold Morris
Oskosh
Nebr
James Reisdorff
Lawrence
Wellington
Colorado
Reisdorff
Regina Thelen
Silver Creek
Wm. Augustin
Walter Ballenger
Wayne
Oskalossa
Iowa
Ballenger
Walter Wagner
Hershel Reisdorff
Baby
Ervin Hans
Surprise
Shelby Hospital
A. J. Merrick
Baby of
Fremont
Arthur Johansen
Arthur Deeter
Engelbert Gabel
C. J. Augustine
Alfred Gabel
Dorothy
Wallace White
Walter Hieden
York
PauliPliefke
Harry Herrman
Calmar Dunn
Church Aid
Emory
Alfred Kuehnal
Fullerton
Hilding Dahlin
Polk
Arthur Nelson
Hubert Alt
Lawrence Albers
John Albers
Grandfather Albers
Hivbert Seberger
Leo Albers
Alvin Bradfueher
Tom Micek
Isabel
Louise Stachura
Ea Cockson
Sunny
Friendly Neighbors Club
Harold Oppliger
Karl Metloff
Ernest Krassman
Imr
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Carroll Flodman
Rudolph Gustafson
Richard Gustafson
Oscar Gustafson
Ed Johnson
Harry Carlson
Rose Rudolph Gustafson
Joe Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Fred Johnson
Maurice Lindburg
Shad Stroupe
Ben Berger
Carl Sundberg
Ted Moline
Farmers Union
Marjorie Hahn
Chicago
E. W. ‘Hahn
Willard Lindburg
John Erickson
Hampton
Elmer Kath
Willard Adelson and Son
Orlie Adelson
Clarks
Vergil Bush
Walter Bush
Clarence Bryant
Roy Morgan
Osceola
Henry Emken, Jr
Benedict
Adolph Johnson
Near
Elmer Allison
Jack
Stella McGregor
Gerald Whitworth
Central City
W. E.’Green
Victor Doremus
Glenn Green
Glenn Hill
Irvin Anderson
Henry Horstman
Dorothy Peterson
Ferne. Schweitzer
Grand Island
Clyde Cantrell
Clyde Green
Alfred Jones
Raymond Werner
George Anderson
John Fewell
Aurora Man Files for Unicameral
W. M. Hagarity of Hamilton county filed as the first candidate for the unicameral legislature in the 25th district containing Clay Hamilton and Polk counties. The current member is J. N. Norton of Polk. The office is non political.
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W. M. Hagarity
Hamilton County
Tuesday
Clay
Hamilton
Polk
J. N. Norton
Medical Facts From Polk Society on Tuberculosis and Colds
Notes discuss TB as non hereditary with eradication possible if infectious cases are found and treated. Emphasizes individual treatment and prevention. Covers colds caused by viruses, immunity details, and need for frequent boosters. Includes football injury statistics from the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters.
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Nebraska
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Osceola Record and State Journal One Year Offer
The Osceola Record and State Journal advertise a one year subscription for four dollars, offering readers a full year of local news and updates.
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The
Osceola Record
State Journal
Local social notices from Wesley Chapel and area
Community items list rope club meeting at Arthur Johansen home with full attendance and a guest. Numerous family visits and anniversary observances across Shelby, Omaha, Stromsburg, Columbus and Fullerton. Church and club events noted with upcoming Church Aid meeting and neighborhood social activities.
Methodist Church Services and Events
The church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by El ton Berck, followed by an 11:00 a.m. worship service with a sermon on faith and right. Afternoon activities include 4:30 p.m. Junior League and 6:30 p.m. intermediate and senior leagues. The Ladies Aid Committee for Friday February 11 includes Mrs. M. J. Watts and others.
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Methodist Church
Elton Berck
Abraham Lincoln
Ladies Aid Service Committee
M. J. Watts
W. S. Wells
Belle Hotchkiss
GT Alliband
Hattie
Shower Held at Home for Miss Edna Johnson
A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the home of Mrs. Olaf Youngdahl on Friday afternoon honoring Miss Edna Johnson. Hostesses assisting included Mrs. Algot Youngdahl Mrs. Alfred Youngdahl Mrs. Fred Youngdahl and Mrs. Oscar Imm.
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Olaf Youngdahl
Edna Johnson
Algot Youngdahl
Alfred Youngdahl
Fred Youngdahl
Oscar Imm
Community News Highlights From Stromsburg Area Social Scene
Polk area residents attend birthday celebrations and family gatherings. Visits include Karl Metloff and Ernest Krassman in Stromsburg, plus relatives hosting and attending quilting bees and Sunday dinners in nearby towns. Local events feature farmers union activities, hospital visits, and a W C T U meeting.
Observe Boy Scout Week in Osceola
National Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marks the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Osceola observes with a Sunday service at the Methodist Church, a Parents Night at Osceola High School, and demonstrations at the High School and Public Square. Local businesses display Scout Laws and window displays to acquaint the public with Scouting aims and values.
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United States
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Osceola
Methodist Church
Albert Monkman
4-H Club Precinct Committee Elects Officers at Court House
The county 4-H Club Committee met February 1 at the courthouse to set a work program and elect officers. Precinct representatives included Canada Mrs Rex Brigham Island Harry Oppliger Osceola Mrs Alvin Swanson Platte Gordon Fredrickson Pleasant Home Mrs R L Smith Stromsburg Mrs Lloyd Hahn Hackberry Dwight Newcomer Clear Creek Arthur Deeter Valley Elmer Tooker. Officers elected were President Gordon Fredrickson Vice President Arthur Deeter Secretary Treasurer Mrs Rex Brigham. The committee aimed for a program with 300 members.
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Court House
Canada
Rex Brigham Island
Harry Oppliger
Osceola
Alvin Swanson
Platte
Gordon Fredrickson
Pleasant
R. L. Smith
Arthur Deeter
Treas
Rex Brigham
Stromsburg Couple Wed in Julesburg Colorado
Miss Venyce Arnold and Robert Burton of Stromsburg were married in Julesburg Colorado on January 27. The bride, a Stromsburg High School graduate, will reside in Big Springs Nebraska after February 15 where Burton has been transferred by the Union Pacific.
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Venyce Arnold
C. J. Arnold
Stromsburg
Robert Burton
Julesburg
Colorado
Stromsburg High School
James Burton
North Platte
Big Springs
Nebr
Burton
Union Pacific
Gerald Anderson
Lincoln
Chas. Norman
Grabill
David
Scott Hall
E. J. Thompson
Floyd Headlee
Dallas
Texas
Mr. Headlee
Roswell Johnson
Fremont
C. G. Mentink
Osceola
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Osceola High
West Sida
Hackberry
Little
Doe Gay
Aurora Man
Polk County Medical Society
Publilius Syrus
Fairview
Grandma Meacham
Thomas
Dexter Haws
Lushton
Allen Scholz
George Heinemeyer
Ladies Aid
Lawrence Bryan
Howard Deeter
Wesley Chapel
Mary Liedtke
Ray Werner
Oscar Johnson
Rock Island
Iil
Arlan Johnson
Ella Shenk
Hennie Seymour
Henry Seymour
W.C.T.U
Ida McConnell
L. J. Montzingo
Francis E. Willard
Charles Jones
Nellie Peterson
Ralph Upton
Nellie Beth Sheaf
Minden
Oscar Strand
Harold Green
Raymond Peterson
Kenneth Willits
Ellsworth Carlson
Raymond Stevens
Leland Widga
York College
Mrs. Forrest Sedan
Boise
Idiaho
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