Local News Briefs from December 30 1926
Dorothy Douglas and Raymond Hartz wed at 11 am in Lincoln at the bride’s parents home. Obituaries note Benjamin Franklin Scott born 1854 died near Rising City aged 72 and Anna Jeffrey born 1858 died Osceola aged 69. A bakery fire in Stromsburg was contained after a 2:30 am alarm. Miss Signe Sandine elected to fill a First National Bank vacancy. Osceola teachers listed as spending Christmas vacation at homes in Central City Red Cloud David City Benedict Weeping Water and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Douglas
Raymond Hartz
Mitchell
R. G. Douglas
Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin Scott
Rising City
Anna Jeffrey
Indiana
Osceola
Stromsburg
Ed Laurman
Signe Sandine
First National Bank
L. M. Smith
Annette Gosner
Central City
Sherer
F Red Cloud
Ruth Miller
David City
Swanson
Benedict
Kruz
Weeping Water
Polk County News From December 31 1936
Ten years ago the Osceola area notes retirement of County Judge W W Norton and transition to L M Merrick. The Rivoli Theatre closes for remodeling as workers finish the project. Mrs Katie Shemek dies in Polk County after long illness. Arthur Bris bane noted editor passes away on Christmas Day. Byron Pierson departs for Milwaukee. The Dionne Quintuplets program headlines the theatre bill. Rural Electrification drives continue in Polk County. Eldena Johnson leaves for Bayard Nebraska to teach second grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Norton
Osceola
Henderson Block
Rivoli
L. M. Merrick
Albert Timm
Katie Shemek
Polk County
Polk ‘County
Arthur Brisbane
W. E. Pierson and Sons
White Eagle
Byron Pierson
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ford Bond
Gresham
Dionne Quintuplets
Roger Pryor
Grace Bradley
Robert Taylor
Joan Crawford
Hussy
Wm. Brandi
Wesley Chanel
Eldena Johnson
Bayard
Neb
Card of Thanks from Carol Jeari Hanson
Carol Jeari Hanson thanks friends for gifts, cards, and kind wishes shown during her recent illness. She enjoyed them all very much and expresses gratitude to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jeari Hanson
Christmas Card Thanks From Mrs Mustard
Mrs. C. M. Mustard thanks friends and neighbors for sending many pretty Christmas cards which mean a lot to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Mustard
Olson Family thanks for sympathy during illness and death
The Olson family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their sympathy during the illness and death of husband, father and brother. Mrs. Henry Olson Sr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Olson and Family, Oscar Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Olson Sr
Henry Olson Jr
J. L. Olson
Oscar Olson
Deputy Revenue Collector to Aid Tax Returns at Polk Bank
On January 10 a Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will be at the Citizens State Bank Polk to assist individuals in preparing their income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Citizens State Bank
Polk
Omaha World Herald Promotes Daily Readership Growth
Nebraska's leading daily anchors readers with appeals to subscribe and order through the newspaper office highlighting increasing circulation and daily delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska
The
Christmas Eve Gatherings across District No. 18
Mr and Mrs Jeff Miller hosted the Hasselbalchs and families on Christmas Eve. Albert and Louie Benda hosted Edward Lisko and Carl Benda families. Betty and Virginia Hasselbalch joined Otto Hasselbalch and uncle Otto from Columbus who traveled to Minneapolis for visits. Leo Lassek and daughter visited Francik Zelasny and family near Monroe on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Miller
Hasselbalchs
Josephine Benda
Albert
Louie
Edward Lisko
Carl Benda
Otto Bernt
Marilyn
Near
Shelby
John Micek
Phil
Betty Hasselbalch
Virginia Hasselbalch
Otto Hasselbalch
Columbus
Minneapolis
Minn
Leo Lassek
Francik Zelasny
Mear Monroe
Lutheran Church Week Schedule and Events
Maurice L Swenson pastor leads Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a m Sunday Divine Worship at 10 a m Luther League Vespers at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Thursday 2 p m hostess Mrs Clarence Johnson devotional leader Confirmation Class Saturday 10 a m Next Week Annual Meeting Tuesday January 7 8 p m Brotherhood Guest Night January 9 8 p m Visit to Sweden film.
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the Lutheran Church
Maurice L .Swenson
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Clarence Johnson
Carl Cederberg
Brotherhood
Methodist Church announces youth fellowships and services
Rev. G. A. Randall leads Sunday School at 10 o'clock and a morning sermon at 11 05. The Intermediate Youth Fellowship meets Monday evening January 6 and the Senior Youth Fellowship on Wednesday evening January 8. Wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
St. Vincent's Church Mass and Confession Schedule
Rev. John H. Howe, pastor, leads Holy Mass at 8:30 a m on Sunday January 5 1947 with communion for parishioners. Confessions are Saturday 5 to 5 30 p m and 8 to 8 30 p m weekdays mass at 8 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Vincent's Church
John H. Howe
St Andrew Mission Rov. Sunday Service Jan 5 1947
John H. Howe pastor leads Sunday Mass at 10:30 A M at St Andrew Mission Rov with services listed for January 5 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew Mission
John H. Howe
Swede Home Church Calendar of Services and Classes
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads Sunday worship at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Confirmation Class at 9:30 a. m. Saturday activities include. Next week features Ladies Aid at 2:30 p. m. and Lutheran Brotherhood at 8 p. m.
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THE
Swede Home Church
Alfield E. Franzen
Ladies Aid
Lutheran Brotherhood
Norway’s Merchant Marine Threatened by Socialist Tax Policy
A Norwegian observer argues that postwar socialist policies menace Norway’s merchant marine, once the nation’s main revenue source. He cites an 85 percent tax on insured ship losses and subsidies funded by shipping taxes, warning such moves kill future wealth and hint at lingering communist influence. The piece laments monopoly and regulation as progress blockers.
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Norway
Europe
New York City
Socialist Democrats
Jia
Labor Party
Russia
Lloyd's of London
London
Greens Chapel WSCS Meeting and Holiday News
Greens Chapel WSCS will meet January 9 with Mrs. D. E. Powell and Mrs. O. R. Hennings hosting. The column lists visits by locals to various families, travel to Kansas City, and Christmas guests. A religious note discusses giving inspired by Jesus and quotes from Luke and Mary Baker Eddy, stressing spiritual wealth over material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel
WSCS
D. E. Powell
O. R. Hennings
Leonard Rasp
Gresham
Laura Olson
Denver
Henry Olson
Andrew Hanson
Darleen Carlson
Harlan Carlson
Arthur Beatty
BE. C. Pryor
Winifred
Auburn
Lester Urback
Grand Island
Rolland Beatty
Dale Thompson
Wayne
Wendel Spalding
Lyle Johnson
Stromspurg
Mary Alyce Crossant
Edward Croisant
Maurice Newcomer
Marvel Berek
Baldwin Newcomer
Lincoln
Hattie Newcomer
Wahoo
Chas
Newcomer
Dwight Newcomer
Charles Larson
Fremont
Emil Petersons
Roy Thomas
O. R. Henings
Irvin Kiel
L. H. Weaver
Geneva
Lewis, Forrest
Roy Berggren
Paul Strand
Brooke Berggren
Elmer Kindberg
Fullerton
Swan Larson
York
Arthur Green
Franklin era thrift advice and savings bonds benefit
The piece links Benjamin Franklin to thrift and liberty, citing his penny saved is a penny earned motto. It notes today three dollars saved in United States Savings Bonds would earn an extra dollar in one year, per the U.S. Treasury Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
United States
U.S. Treasury
Gift bearers around the world at Epiphany
The article surveys diverse Epiphany gift-bearers across nations. It notes Spain’s Magi and Catholic traditions, Italy’s Befana, Russia’s Babouska, Germany’s Christkind, and Polish Hungarian legends. It also mentions France the Yule Log ritual and Syria’s Gentle Camel. It warns against disappointing children as the magic hour passes.
Sheng Dan Jieh A Holy Festival
Christmas in China spreads as families convert to Christianity. The Chinese name Sheng Dan Jieh means Holy Birth Festival. Homes display Peace signs, papir mache trees called Tree of Light, gifts circulate, and early mass marks observances with lantern processions and carols sung in translated tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Herald Angels
Local Hide and Seed Dealer Advertises Hides and Hybrid Corn
Clarence L. Carlson of Stromsburg route 2 offers beef hog and horse hides for sale and advertises single and double cross hybrid seed corn including crows. Contact Stromsburg via phone 1112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Carlson
Stromsburg
Notice to Creditors in Brandt Estate Polk County
Notice to creditors of the William F. Brandt Sr estate in Polk County Nebraska. A County Court hearing will occur April 14 1947 to hear and allow claims filed by April 12 1947. Claims not timely filed will be barred. Dated December 13 1946. County Judge L M Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
William F. Brandt
L. M. Merrick
Final Report and Heirship Hearing in Buchta Estate
Notice in Polk County Nebraska announces the final account and report of Sevilla Buchta deceased's estate. The Administrator with Will Annexed seeks final settlement and discharge. Hearing set for January 10, 1947 at 10:00 A M before the County Court. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated December 13, 1946. Dec 19, 26, Jan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Sevilla Buchta
State of
C.t.a
L. M. Merrick
John Buchta
Notice of Deceased John Buchta Discharge
A county judge announces discharge actions for the deceased John Buchta with dates Dec 19, 26 and Jan 2. The notice specifies the time and jurisdiction for the filing or proceeding related to the estate.
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George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy
Arkansas
Seven Seas
Christ Jesus
Jesus
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Monitor
Uncle Sam
Dorothy McGuire
Guy Madison
Rod Cameron
Jane Russell
Walter Huston
San Antonio
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Pat O’brien
Claire Trevor
George Brent
Lucille Ball
Sat—Sun
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Vic Mayo
Cartoon and News
Smoky Fred MacMurray
Anne Baxter
Eldorado
Roy Rogers
Comedy & News
Santa Claus
America
Spain
Bethlehem
Christkind
France
Poland
Leo Kresha
SAILE
Walsteads
Harry Lees
Ben Elledge
Earl Bond
Herman A. Kumpf
Erickson Bros
Muse Theatre
Bailey Hardware
Call
C. ¥. Daniels
Kloke Inv. CO
Omaha 2
Beatrice Hay & Feed Co
Beatrice, Neb
CERNY
Holcomb
York Hatchery
Christina Horst
Mills & Mills
Sugar Creek Creamery Compan
Omaha
C. A. Cremeen
Hugh Johnston & Son
Murray Fox
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
F.C
W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
Hesler
McVeigh’s Barber Shop
Phormafyorn
C. R. Peterson
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
White Horse Inn
CAFE
Regis
Hinck
Jeff
Mutt
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