Wedding Bells Across Stromsburg in 1903 Echoes
In a 1903 note, Frank T. Anderson wed Agnes Swanson near Stromsburg on March 4. Clyde G. Courtney wed Clara J. Colson at the bride’s home. Births include a boy to O. M. Lundstrom and a girl to Fred Bennehey. John Herrman Jr. sold Gospel Ridge for 2000 dollars. he may visit Washington next month. A secret marriage links Miss Zena Pyle and W. Karrer since November 26, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Swanson
Stromsburg
Frank T. Anderson
Agnes Swanson
O. M. Lundstrom
Albert Walstrom
Vm. Bellmore
Fred Bennehey
John Herrman Jr
Gospel Ridge
August Anderson
Herrman
Washington
Zena Pyle
W. Karrer
Osceola Face Sewerage Measure and Local Events
Twenty four years ago February 22 1917 Osceola discussion centers on a sanitary sewer and a spring vote. Amy Lees wed Henry H Oades at home and will live in Kress Texas. J F Chenowith heads to Redfield South Dakota for a decorator post. Mrs Chenowith and daughter join soon. Mrs O E Jones killed in a two car crash at Hedlund corner. she leaves seven children. Fire damages furnace room at the new school house causing about 100 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Ernest
John Lees
Amy
Henry H. Oades
Kress
Texas
J. F. Chenowith
Redfield
Dak
Chenowith
Charles Knerr
Stromsburg
Jones
Ten Years Ago February 26 1931 Lincoln News
The sudden death of Lorenzo Merrick at age 60 in Lincoln shocks relatives and friends. Survivors include I. J. Merrick and Fred Merrick. High school honor roll names multiple students. A nine pound baby boy born February 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Johnson near Swede Home. Delegates to Epworth League Institute include Robert Nuquist and Kenneth Miller. Robert elected to a district committee. Platte River bridge near Columbus partly collapsed causing days of detoured traffic. Rivoli Theatre listings show Marie Dressler, Polly Moran in Reducing, Robert Montgomery, June Walker in War Nurse, and Walter Huston in The Criminal Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Merrick
Ontario
Lincoln
I. J. Merrick
Fred Merrick
June Koehler
Louise Frasier
Leona Pierson
Dorothy Anderson
Maxine Herbes
LeVina Swanson
Mary McCracken
Quentin Coyle
Margaret Anderson
Florence Addison
Jean Rutter
Alberta Anderson
John Inness
Einar Oberg
Alvin Anderson
Ralph Herrmann
Edythe Johnson
Victor Herrmann
Matilda Amacher
Albert E. Johnson
Robert Nuquist
Kenneth Miller
Epworth League Institute
Doniphan
Robert
Platte River
Columbus
Rivoli
Marie Dressler
Polly Moran
Robert Montgomery
June Walker
Walter Huston
Methodists Plan Fellowship Meetings and Sermon Series
Rev A W Lapthorne leads Methodist church services with a morning sermon Christianity Defies Destruction and an evening program on Methodism's World Mission. A moving picture and discussion follow. Ladies Aid and Women’s Society events set for Feb 28 and Mar 4 along with Wesley Fellowship meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. W. Lapthorne
Ladies Aid
Richard Merrick
Fred Merrick
Richard Matheson
DeLoss Buchholz
John_ Huggler
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wesley Fellowship
Card of Thanks for Friends and Gifts
Mrs. William Zimmerman thanks friends for cards and gifts received during illness in this brief notice to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Zimmerman
Bereavement notice for the Jones family expresses thanks
The Jones family expresses sincere appreciation to all who comforted them during their deep sorrow for the loss of their husband son and brother. Mrs Eugene Jones and family thank friends relatives and neighbors for kindness and support during this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jones
Edwin E. Jones
David Jones
Duane
Walter Jones
Donna
Carl Calvert
Inez
Paul and
Ralph Jones
Thanks for sympathy after our baby’s death
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness and flowers after the loss of their baby boy. Special thanks go to Rev. Oberg and all who sent condolences, from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Werth and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Werth and family, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliso
Oberg
Donald Werth
Henry Werth
W. E. Anderson
Obituary Thanks from Family of Olof Yungdahl
The family of Olof Yungdahl thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy during illness and after death. They acknowledge floral tributes and singing by mourners and name Mrs. Olof Yungdahl and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Imm and others in the Yungdahl family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof Yungdahl
Oscar Imm
Algot Yungdahl
Alfred Yungdahl
Frederick Yungdahl
Walter Yungdahl
First Independent Offices Bill boosts 1942 defense funding
The 77th Congress passed the Independent Offices Appropriation Bill for 1942. It raises total bureau costs by 181.2 million dollars led by a 100 million emergency fund for defense. Increases go to the Budget, National Resources, Civil Service, FCC, TVA, and others. several agencies see cuts, including the Federal Works Agency. The piece notes the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics gains 2.4 million and 397 new hires, plus a new Cleveland engine lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Independent Offices
Bureau of the Budget
National Resources ,Planning Board
Civil Service Commission
FCC
Federal Powers Commission
General Accounting Office
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Capital Park Commission
Selective Service System
Smithsonian Institute
TVA
Maritime Commission
Veterans Administration
Federal Works Agency
Foreign Service
Maritime Labor Board
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission
Washington, D. C
Langley Field
Moffett Field
California
Cleveland
ICC
Understanding Normal Blood Pressure Across Ages
This medical primer explains blood pressure as a symptom of underlying conditions, notes that high levels can be dangerous and treated, and revises old age-based norms. It cites typical values: about 120 at age 20, rising slowly to roughly 135 at 60, with 145 as a general upper limit for men and slightly lower for women.
Reed Dawson 77 Dies After Lingering Illness
Reed Dawson of this community died Friday at Osceola hospital after a long illness. Survived by brother L. H. Dawson of Lincoln, niece Mrs. Gordon Mace, and nephew Fred Wescott. Funeral services at Kepner Funeral Home led by Rev. R. M. Rytherwood of Lincoln. Interment in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Dawson
Osceola Hospital
Dawson
L. H. Dawson
Lincoln
Gordon Mace
Fred Wescott
Kepner Funeral Home
R. M. Rytherwood
Osceola
Harmony Society Plans Meeting at Mrs Andersons Home
The Harmony Society gathers at the home of Mrs M R Anderson with Lois Fleming as program leader. Next Sunday marks the first Lent Sunday with 10 00 Sunday School and an 11 00 penitential service on Simon as Satan followed by 7 30 Evening Worship led by the Luther League. A mid week Lent service is set for 7 30 next Wednesday in the church parlors on The Word of Authority. The Ladies Aid meets a week from Thursday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
John Oberg
Harmony Society
M. R. Anderson
Lois Fleming
Simon
Satan
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Fossbergs Host Dinner On 43rd Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fossberg celebrated their forty third wedding anniversary at dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. N. E. McNeely of Fullerton Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of Hastings Shannon Shafer of Omaha Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Sandell Neal and others Also Dr. C R Peterson and wife report their relocation to Beatrice with a spacious new office and patient arrivals In Central City Mrs Gunnard Carlson honored at a birthday gathering with Mesdames Carl Steelquist Hattie Lindquist W J Kroger and Minnie Nicholson attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Doc
Carl Steelquist
Hattie Lindquist
W. J. Kroger
Minnie Nicholson
Gunnard Carlson
Central City
Prize Given Saturday and Sunday Wednes in Romance
Gene Raymond and Wendie Barrie star in CROSS COUNTRY ROMANCE a prize event shown Saturday and Sunday. The feature plays as a light romantic adventure with scenic settings and witty dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Raymond
Wendie Barrie
Notice to Creditors in Ward estate Polk County
Creditors of Wesley M. Ward deceased are notified of a June 23 1941 County Court hearing to hear and allow filed claims. Claims must be filed by June 21 1941 or be forever barred. Dated February 21 1941 L M Merrick County Judge Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Wesley M. Ward
State of
L. M. "Merrick
Sheriff Sale in Polk County Nebraska Forecloses West Half
The Union Central Life Insurance Company obtained a foreclosure decree and will sell the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 16 North Range 1 West, containing 86 acres in Polk County Nebraska. The sale is set for March 18, 1941 at 2 PM at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse to satisfy a $2670.00 judgment plus accruing interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Schutt
Osceola
Polk
Nebraskia
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Tudor Sedan
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Carl Curtis
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Mar MaGaffin
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Omaha
Congress
Mary McGaffin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Naval Reserve
Navy
Gradua
Polk County Medical Society
Anderson Hatchery
McCormick-Deering
the New Muse Theatre
Nebr
Pat Joy
Nebraska Salesbook Co
A. L. Hedbloom
Stromsburg, Nebr
Shelby Theatre
J. D. Jarmin
Propr
Sun
Ginger Rogers
Ronald Calman
Algor E. Yungdahl
L. M. Merrick
Gunnard Peterson
R. O. Williams
W. Ray Hill
Court House Square
First National Bank
Osceolla
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H. S. Eklund
Creuse-Tex Drug Co
Harley Eklund
R. P
Hesler Cleaning
Osceco
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