Women’s Clubs of the County Form at Stromsburg Meet
Representatives from Polk county women’s clubs gathered at Mrs. Wallace Scott’s Stromsburg home on Feb 19 to establish a county organization. Officers named include Mrs. A B Hedblo om president, Mrs. Raymond Cox vice president, Mrs. Phil Campbell secretary, and Mrs John Inks treasurer. A constitution fosters civic and educational cooperation and club outreach. An Osceola meeting was planned for spring, with host and attendees invited.
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Weeman's
Polk County
Stromsburg
Wallace ‘Scott
A. B. Hedbloom
Raymond Cox
Polk
Phil Campbell
Osceola
John Inks
Shelby
Central City To Play Osceola Here Saturday Night
The Central City boys basketball team will host Osceola Saturday night in the final home game of the season.
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Central City
Osceola
Ex-Pole County Man Conrad Thelen Dies in San Diego
Conrad Thelen aged 68 died in San Diego last Friday. Funeral and burial were held there Sunday. He lived in Pole County from 1874 until moving to the coast several years ago and was prominent in Shelby business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Thelen
San Diego
Shelby
Malek and Johnson Wed in Central City Ceremony
John Malek Jr and Hazel Johnson of Hordville married yesterday afternoon in Central City by the county judge. A wedding supper followed at the home of George Malek. The couple will reside in the Ben Finecy home and move there in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malek, Jr
Hazel Johnson
Hordville
Central City
George Malek
Local News roundup from David City area events
Local notes report Elmer Duncan injured in a Friday auto accident with minor injuries and a damaged truck. W Smith resigns as Farmers Union Store grocery head. Lonnie Bucholz assists after school. store staff changes noted. School board met. teachers reelected but full list pending release. Tubular fire escape ordered for installation in a few weeks. Missionary Society to meet March 4 at Mrs. Elias Timm’s. Central Wesleyan Orphan Home shower planned. Edith Bottum recovering well after York operation. Marian Richards recovering after earlier surgery. Mrs. Sprague of Oregon visiting C. G. Timm family. Adam and Arthur Herrman return from Los Angeles winter visit. Walter Burke weekend in Lincoln. Mrs. Chas. LeBar travels to Omaha for a week with her mother. E P Baker and granddaughter Helen Baker return home from Omaha after visits with Jack Burgess family.
Polk area notes mix births visits and meetings
Local column records arrivals births and illnesses in Polk and nearby towns. A six week old baby dies suddenly, and families relocate to Omaha while others seek medical treatment and hospital visits. Community events include a surprise anniversary party for George McGaffin, club meetings, and a band starting spring practice.
Legion and Auxiliary Post Activities Carry On in Osceola
The Osceola Legion and Auxiliary report continued activities including a profitable basket supper adding about $100 to the hall fund and a forthcoming waffle supper on Monday evening. A membership drive splits the groups, with a dinner planned for March 2, and a state two-army drive targets West army members in Polk County as Nebraska preps for a National Convention in Omaha.
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Legion and Auxiliary Post
Nue
Legion
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Omaha
Nebraska
Polk County
Community Dance Proves Popular Osceola Event
The Old Timers dance at the Auditorium on Monday drew about 200 attendees. The fiddlin orchestra played all the old favorites and organizers plan a repeat on March 9th.
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Osceola
York Man Heads Editors
Nebraska editors in Lincoln last week elected Jos G Alden of York their president for the coming year. Alden is editor of the York Republican.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Jos. G. Alden
York
Alden
York Republican
Boy Scout Rally at GAR Hall Friday Evening
The Boy Scouts invite all to an open meeting and rally at the GAR Hall Friday at 8 o clock. Sponsored by the Community Club, with full program of music demonstrations rank conferrals and badge presentations. Lincoln County Scout Executive Wm J Kent will speak on the work. Families are especially welcome.
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Boy Scouts
Gar Hall
Wm. J. Kent
Lincoln
Cote
Farm Bureau Offers Friday Bookkeeping Session
Farm accounts training will be held at the County Agent office Friday afternoon February 2. Mr E Taylor of the extension service College of Agriculture Lincoln will conduct the session. Farmers interested in this work are urged to attend and obtain college printed account books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ob. ‘Taylor
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Community Meeting Set At Stromsburg Area School
A district 43 community meeting will be held at the school three miles south and four miles west of Stromsburg on Friday evening February 27. A very interesting program has been prepared by the local committee. E. L. Taylor of the State College of Agriculture will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
E. L. Taylor
State College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Board Meeting Set for Feb 28
The Farm Bureau board will convene at the County Agent’s office on Saturday afternoon, February 28, in the noted locality.
Extension Agent Mr Gaines to Speak in Polk County Venues
Mr Gaines of the College of Agriculture extension service will visit Polk County next week. He is invited to speak at the Father and Son banquet hosted by the Ogeedy Community Club on Thursday evening February 5. He will also speak at Wayland church the next evening for a community meeting organized by County Agent Adair and local Wayland committee. A community meeting is planned at Union School Dist 43 Friday with E L Taylor to speak. E L Taylor will lead a Farm Accounts School Friday afternoon at the Farm Bureau office. All farmers are invited. A similar school was held in Polk yesterday.
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Hugh McGaffin
The
Polk Progress
York
Pittman
George McGaffin
McGaffin
Polk
William
D. B. Carter
W. M. Seymour
Oliver Bush
John Seymour
Central City
Osceola
C. F. Arwine
Fullerton
J.N. Shenk
Lynn. .Horrocks
Broadwater
City
Madison
Harry Pollock
Woman's Culture Club
Oo F. Alfreds
Cox
Mesdames McGuffin
Clarks
Winnie Gabrielson
Des Moines
Hazel Day
Raymond Maricle
Paige
Maricle
Albion
Farmers Grain & Stock Co
Viking Theatre
Grace Lindburg
Grand Island
N. W. Gaines
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Polk County
Gains
Father and Son
Ogeedy Community Club
Gaines
Wayland Church
Adair
Wayland
E. L. Taylor
Agricultural College
Farm Bureau
Firemen and Wives Honor Departing Chief H. B. Branting
Local firemen and their wives held a surprise party at the G A R hall for departing chief H B Branting and his wife. A short musical program preceded dancing and refreshments provided by the committee. The Brantings leave this week for Stromsburg where they will make their home.
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G. A. R. Hall
H. B. Branting
Mrs. Brantlog
Stromsburg
Platte Ice Jam Breaks Danger of Floods
Dynamite set by Union Pacific workers broke the great ice jam near North Bend. Water receded, level fell three feet in the first hour along Meridian to Columbus, traffic resumed after a small bridge was restored. Two hundred men battled ice to save the main UP lines. Bombing planes from Fort Riley were not needed.
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Union Pacific
North Bend
Meridian Highway
Columbus
Platte
Polk County Exhibits at National Seed Corn Show
Fred Necker of Shelby is among Polk county exhibitors at the National Seed Corn Show in Chicago March 2 to 7. He competes for the $1,000 prize for the best ear of seed corn in America. Entries must be mailed to the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation in Chicago by March 1.
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Fred Necker
Shelby
Polk County
Chicago
Necker
America
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Chas Wooster Dies at 40 on Silver Creek Farm
Chas Wooster 40, son of the late Chas Wooster Sr, died Friday on his Silver Creek area farm where he was born. Heart disease caused the death. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon. The body was taken to Omaha Monday evening for Masonic services Tuesday morning, after which cremation occurred. He is survived by his wife and five children at home.
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Chas Wooster
Chas Wooster Sr
Silver Creek
Omaha
Reverend Hill Guest at Hedlunds in Giltner
Reverend Hill of Giltner visited Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hedlund on Wednesday and returned home this morning. W. E. Pratt went to Omaha on a business trip today. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Johnson of Central City announce the birth of a son on February 22 weighing nine pounds four ounces.
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Hill of
Giltner
A. E. Hedlund
W. E. Pratt
Omaha
A. N. Johnson
Central City
Financing paint contracts to let homeowners pay monthly
The article explains a new partial payment plan enabling homeowners to have their houses painted and pay the cost in small monthly installments. It details how painters and finance companies collaborate, with a one fifth cash payment and ten equal monthly installments, benefiting small salary earners and promoting property upkeep.
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E. V. Peters
Community clubs and socials fill week with gatherings
Social events across the community include P E O sisterhood meetings, M and D Club dinner, and Woman's Club programs directed by Mrs Barr and Miss Blake. House parties, colonial gatherings, and a 500 game mark parish activity at the G A R Hall with diverse hostesses and planned lessons.
Maple Leaf Club Meets with Nine Members Present
The Maple Leaf Club gathered Thursday February 19 at Vera Wieseman’s home with nine members and seven visitors. Names were added to the membership as the meeting was led by the vice-president. A delegate gave a demonstration on dressing children for health focusing on shoe and stocking fit and garment making and finishing. The next meeting is planned with Helen Wamsley on March 5.
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Maple Leaf Club
Vera
Wieseman
Helen Wamsley
First Annual Father and Son Banquet in Osceola
The Community Club of Osceola announces the first annual Father and Son banquet next Thursday March 1st at 6 30 PM in the M E Church. The program includes an assembly concert by the American Legion Orchestra and a church dining room banquet with fruit cocktail chicken souffle and other courses. Rev H A Taylor will preside and tickets are on sale at local drug stores until Monday noon.
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Community Club of Osceola
M. E
American Legion Orchestra
Church
Auxiliary Waffle Supper Supports Legion Hall Needs
The Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a waffle supper Monday evening March 2 at 5 30 at the G A R Hall. Waffles syrup sausage and coffee will be served with proceeds funding kitchen equipment for the hall. Admission is 35 cents. Committees include Soliciting Mrs Cornish Mrs Sickles Mrs Van Hoosen and Mary Anderson. Coffee Mrs Claus Anderson. Baking Mesdames W O Hansen Kepner Fred Merrick McFadden Wilber Olson Leroy Rhodes Lillian Timm Mabel Nelson. Mixing Mesdames Peterson Douglas Byers Shaw Schnaase. Sausage Mesdames Courtney Mott Van Hoosen. Ticket Sellers Mesdames Sickles Cornish. Table Committee Mrs Phil Douglas Misses Edna Elien Branting Mildred Anderson Marjorie Douglas Thelma Johnson and Mary Anderson.
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Legion
the Auxiliary
Auxiliary of the American Legion
G. A. R. Hall
Mesdames
W. O. Hansen
Kepner Fred Merrick
McFadden
Wilber Olson
Leroy Rhodes
Lillian Timm and
Mabel Nelson
Phil Douglas
Neil Edna and
Elien
Branting
Mildred Anderson
Marjorie Douglas
Thelma Johnson
Mary Anderson
Stanton of Uni Place Wins Checker Tourney
Joe Stanton of Uni Place captured the state checker championship at the tournament finale held last Friday. He advanced from a tight semi final, overtaking Kerr to clinch the title as fans watched the closing rounds. Stanton, an insurance man, emerged from a crowded field that included Geo Grosvenor of Central City who led the Class A semi finals.
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Joe Stanton
Uni
Geo. Grosvenor
Central City
Stanton
Kerr
Checker Expert Unbeaten in York Event
Andy Carson of Omaha played 12 players at Hotel McCloud and remained undefeated last week. Albert Peterson of York earned two draws in the same event.
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York
Andy Carson
Omaha
Marriage Applications Listed for Four Couples
Phil W. Jacoby 24 of Alton Illinois and Ruth Mae Herrman 23 of Osceola Nebraska apply for marriage. Harvey Ljnd 25 of Polk Nebraska and Alvena Anderson 19 of Stromsburg Nebraska also seek a license.
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Phil W. Jacoby
Alton Illinois
Ruth Mae Herrman
Osceola
Nebr
Harvey Ljnd
Polk
Alvena Anderson
Stromsbure
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman’s Clubs of the County
Pole County
Elmer Duncan
David City
W. Smith
Farmers Union
Fuller Brush Co
Lonnie Bucholz
Missionary Society of the Valley
M. E. Church
Elias Timm
Central Wesleyan Orphan Home
Edith Bottum
Marian Richards
Mrs. Sprague
Oregon
C. G. Timm
Adam Herrman
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur Herrman
Walter Burke
Chas. LeBar
E. P. Baker
Helen Baker
Jack Burgess
Lyle Ostberg
L. QO. Glad
Otis Waak
Mrs
Martin Smith
Woman’s Foreign Mission Circle
Baptist Church
Mesdames George and Alfred Anderson
A. C. Jones
D. H. Westfall
Alec Lind
J. E. McDaniel
A. E. Swanson
Polk Band
Fay Russell
Valparaiso
Chas. Crew
Earl Clark
BOY Scout
Farm Accounts School
Farm. Bureau Board
N. W. Gaines Coming
Union School
H. B
Jim”. Branting
Fort Riley
National Paint, Oil & Varnish Association
Lillian McBeth
M. and D. Club
John Jarmin
W.S. Kepner
Raymond Kepner
Oliver Westberg
C. E Andrews
Gabalets
T. E. Barr
Ethel Blake
Woman’s Club
Marquis
Mirs. H. H. Campbell
Ruth Cornish
Hennings
Entre Nous
H. C. Beebe
Presbyterian Church
Geo. Craven
Carl Frahm
Migses Lindemeyer
Heinan
Neil
Young
Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid
Mark Timm
H. C. Duncan
Hope
Miss Hope
Extension Club
H. H. Campbell
Mrs. W . Carson
Kensington
V. E. Berggren
Miss Fulmer
Eva Wie
Eman
American Legion
Tra
Our
Legion Orchestra America
H. A. Taylor
Community Club
Peterson R. G. Douglas Byers Shaw
Schnaase
Courtney Mott
van Hoosen
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