Ray Thomas Named to Fill Vacancy in State House
Gov Cochran announced the appointment of Ray Thomas of Clay Center to represent the district for the remainder of the late Jay Hastings term. Thomas, a former farmer and hatchery operator, previously served in the 1935 House and ran unsuccessfully for the unicameral twice. He will earn 827.09 dollars and serve until the current session ends unless a special session is called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
J. N. Norton
Hastings
Clay Center
Cochran
Mystery Solved Through Hidden Clues At Station
Detective Norton spotted inexpensive wooden knife holders among items on a wall, linking them to a December 7 car prowl reported by Pearl Birchfield of Osceola Nebraska. The discovery helped tie a theft to the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Pearl Birchfield
Osceola, Neb
P Street
State Journal
Invitation to join church services in 1940
An invitation from Pastor John Oberg invites everyone without a church home to worship God and hear the gospel. The Ladies Aid meet Thursday afternoon hosted by Avald Pliefke and John Carlson families. Sunday School 10, Morning Worship 11, Evening Worship 7 30 with the sermon Gifts for the Saviour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ladies’ Aid
Avald Pliefke
John Carlson
John Oberg
Extension Agents Attend Lincoln Conference at College
In Lincoln, County Extension Agents Howard L. Peterson and Ray L. Cruise attend the annual Extension Service Conference at the College of Agriculture. Sessions began Wednesday and run through January 10, with discussions on national agricultural problems and upcoming educational projects for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Howard L. Peterson
Ray L. Cruise
College of Agriculture
Nia
1 U
Football Letters Given to O. H. S. Bulldogs
Friday morning, December 22, Coach Cunningham presented football letters to O. H. S. players. Four years Mentink. three years Burritt Mickey Danskin Wiedseman. two years Crossant Deeds Dumn Gissler McKeag Mills Ogden. one year Snodgrass Umshler Anderson. Reserves: Everitts DeLand Snodgrass Umshler Lane Byers Anderson Grossnicklaus Timm Johansen Brown. Twelve seniors. Mentink and Burritt named co captains.
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Cunningham
Mentink
Burritt
Mickey
Danskin
Wiedseman
Crossant
Deeds
Dumn
Gissler
McKeag
Mills
Ogden
Snodgrass
Umshler
Anderson
Everitts
DeLand
Lane
Byers
Gross
Wanted Man for Established Local Territory
Real opportunity for an ambitious man. No signers required. Car needed. S. F. Baker & Co. based in Keokuk Iowa invites apply for this business position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Baker & Co
Keokuk
Iowa
Obituary John Dahl passes away in Auburn Nebraska
John Dahl born November 7 1871 in Stockholm Sweden died December 28 1939 at Tushla General Hospital Auburn Nebraska aged 68 1 21.He came to Polk County Nebraska with an older sister at age eight and lived with relatives before farming in Missouri then near Stromsburg Nebraska since 1918 Married to Ethel V Hurd on December 7 1897 He is survived by his wife four children Mamie L Steever Neva Beatty Viola B Dahl Charles Gerald Dahl one grandson Wayne Eugene Beatty and Swedish relatives Funeral services were held December 31 at Green s Chapel Methodist Church conducted by Rev Homer B Hix Interment in Stromsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dahl
August
Anna Dahl
Stockholm
Sweden
Tushla General Hospital
Auburn
Nebraska
United States
Polk County
Albert Nelson
Charles Dahl
Stromsburg
Missouri
Ethel V. Hurd
Mamie L. Steever
Neva Beatty
Viola B. Dahl
Charles Gerald Dahl
Wayne Eugene Beatty
Green’s Chapel Methodist
Homer B. Hix
Polk area social notes highlight New Year gatherings
The Polk News outlines numerous New Year's Day visits and gatherings among local families including the Adelsons Stevens Knerrs and Sundbergs. A Miss Bernice Larson heads to Topeka for new employment while Elizabeth Longacre travels to Las Vegas Idaho and Grant's Pass Oregon with relatives.
Social News From Fairview Area Families
Mr and Mrs Louis Jennings of Laramie Wyoming visited relatives in Fairview for several weeks. Miss Carol Buchta left for Omaha after a weekend with her parents. Fern Dake departed for Los Angeles after holidays with her parents. Joe Karges and family enjoyed a New Year dinner in Columbus at a brother's home. Bertha Carlson spent a week in Grand Island visiting friends. Verlin Johnson left for Lincoln to resume school work after Christmas vacation. The Heinemeyers spent New Year’s Day with George Heinemeyer after visiting Mason City. Vivian and Carol Johnson left for Wayne and Walthill after visiting family. Chalmer Daniel and spouse visited Floyd Morris's near Polk. Mr and Mrs H A McCormick and the McCormick family plus Wm Dake and Fern Dake enjoyed an oyster supper at C L Dake’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jennings
Laramie
Wyoming
Carol Buchta
Omaha
George Buchta
Fern Dake
Los Angeles
W. B. Dake
Joe Karges
Columbus
Grand Island
Verlin Johnson
Lincoln
D. L. Heinemeyer
Mason City
George Heinemeyer
Vivian
Carol Johnson
Wayne
Walthill
Chalmer Daniel
Floyd Morris
Polk
H. A. McCormick
Clair McCormick
Wm. Dake
C. L
Community greetings and weekend visits in Stoner area
A series of weekend and weekday visits are noted in Stoner as families from Oakland Shelby and Stromsburg Council Bluffs Rising City and York share meals and hospitality. Guests include August Bahr Bertha Bahr Christina Sarrow Lawrence Hastings Emma Joy and Arvid Anderson among others with updates on travel and local dinners.
Mrs Ted Rutter Honored At Two Showers This Week
Mrs Ted Rutter, recently announced marriage, was guest of honor at two showers. Thursday a kitchen shower was hosted by Mrs Raymond Nelson of Lincoln and Miss Maxine Dunn at the James Dunn home. Friday a miscellaneous shower was held at the Osceola Hotel by the bridge club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Rutter
Raymond Nelson
Lincoln
Maxine Dunn
James Dunn
Rutter
Osceola Hotel
Bridge Club
Neola Deay
Bernita Burng
High Prairie Ladies Club Week Meeting and Local Gatherings
The West Side News notes the High Prairie Ladies Club plans a Friday meeting with Mrs Arthur Ekstrom on January 5. Neighborly visits fill the weekend with families from Lodge Pole Stromsburg Stromsburg residents hosting guests and New Year gatherings at multiple homes. The Fredrickson family reunion occurred at Henry Peterson's home with noon dinner, followed by New Year’s Eve observances at the Wm Larson residence attended by several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side News
High Prairie ‘Ladies Club
Arthur Ekstrom
Hubert Bondegard
Lodgepole
Alfred Johnson
Ruth Shallberg
Omaha
Sward
Henry Peterson
Albert Pierson
Helen
Carl Pierson
Walter
Clarence Larson
Hiram Toelle
Walter Larson
Adolph Forss
Community notices from Hackberry news items
Open meeting of The Brotherhood at Greens Chapel on Monday January 8. P T A of Victor school to meet Tuesday January 9. Ladies Aid to serve lunch at Russell Kreis farm sale on January 11. Gerald Adams of Lincoln visiting Ella Johnson family. Roy and Mrs. Thomas with daughter from Rising City guests of Hennings. Maurine Peterson to Lincoln. Lillian Peterson and Darlene Seeba return with her for weekend. Russell Simms of Grand Island and Jim Larson of Greeley visit Larson family. Rolland Beatty returns to Auburn. Viola Dahl R N visiting mother Ethel Dahl. D D Newcomer and Irene leave Columbus for Minneapolis. Margery Howard of Benedict and Don Nordberg with others visit Ella Johnson. Beverly Hennings returns to York. Myron Johnson and Harold Johnson with Gust Johnson and Willard Anderson visit Harless. Ed Lyons and Tillman Joy of Osceola with Mrs Glatter of Wyoming visit George Steever on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adelson
Willard Adelson and
Roy Nelson
Clarks
Richard Widga
Glennis
Ollie Johnson
Willard Adelson
Irvin Anderson
W. A. Stevens
Blanche
Glen Hill
Paul Stevens
Shirley
Arlo Stevens
Harry Peterson
Forrest Anderson
Lloyd ‘Hahn
Marilyn
Elmer Knerr
Chappell
T. A. Stevens
Bernice Larson
Topeka
Kansas
Oscar Jones
W. A. Wurtz
A. C. Jones
George Anderson
George Eggleston
Ralph Shafer
Grand Island
Elmer Hanquist
Earl Stever
Stromsburg
Asa Smith
Osceola
Claude Bowker
Stanley Stevens
Lodgepole
Miss Christensen
Central City
T. S. Fisher
S. W. Longacre
Lawrence Sundberg
C. O. Bodine
Hordville
Oscar Stromberg
Raymond Sundberg
Lester Rhode
Kathleen
Near Hampton
Frances Collett
Bradshaw
Henry Smith
Art Dose
Chas. Wilshusen
Dolores
Martin Smith
Elizabeth Longacre
Kathryn
Las Vegas
Mexico
San Pedro
Calif
Grant’s Pass
Ore
A. E. Beatty
Brotherhood
Greens Chapel
P.T.A. of Victor School
Ladies Aid
Russell Kreis
Gerald Adams
Lincoln
Ella Johnson
Roy Thomas
Rising City
O. R. Hennings
Maurine Peterson
Lillian Peterson
Darlene Seeba
Russell Simms
Jim Larson
Greeley
Colo
Lynette
Herman Larson
Rolland Beatty
Auburn
Viola Dahl R. N
Ethel Dahl
D.D. Newcomer
Columbus
Irene
Minneapolis
Margery Howard
Benedict
Don Nordberg
Elmer Johnson
Harold Johnson
Gust Johnson
Willard Anderson
Stanley Harless
Ed Lyons
Tillman Joy
John Glatter
Wyoming
George Steever
Family New Year Visit and Illnesses in St. Andrews Area
ST ANDREWS residents Mr. and Mrs Messing and family visited York. John Gondringer and Glenn Augustin spent New Year’s Eve in Omaha. Miss Blanch Bernt, once at St Mary’s in Columbus, is ill at home. Ben Messing, at St Mary’s in Columbus, recovers from tractor injury. Mildred and Loretta Jaax hosted 16 friends at a New Year’s Eve Watch Party. A Conway family reunion occurred at Wm Conway’s Shelby home with several relatives attending from York, Spalding, Huron SD, and Shelby.
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ST. Andrews
Messing
York
John Gondringer
Glenn Augustin
Omaha
Blanch Bernt
St. Mary's Hospital
Columbus
Albert Bernt
Ben Messing
Fullerton
St. Mary’s Hospital
South Talkota
Frank Klein
Mary
Gloria Pierce
Shelby
Polk County Corn Loan Program Sees Rapid Uptake
Polk County reports 190 corn loan applications with 150 inspections and 65 loans completed. Inspectors include Lee Campbell, Gresham and others. loans run through March 31, 1940, with Frisby Rasp’s 2360 bushels the largest. Fees drop to 1 cent per bushel, insurance to 40c per $100, and interest at 3% via Commodity Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Agricultural Conservation Office
Lee Campbell
Gresham
Edwad Messing
Osceola
Elmer Tooker
Silver Creek
Frisby Rasp
Raymond Brandt
John Staroscik
Polk County
Farm Shop Clinic Planned Across State This Winter
Several farm shop clinics will be held in January and February across the state according to County Extension Agent Ray L. Cruise. One meeting is set for Polk County on January 23 at the Harry and C. W. Youngland farm near Osceola from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. E. A. Olson will assist with clinic activities including rope making, splicing, halters, soldering, sharpening tools, belt lacing, and pulley sizing. Free coffee will be served. please bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Cruise
Polk County
E. A.olson
Harry and
C. W. Youngland
Osceola
Livestock Outlook for 1940 from USDA Bureau
The 1940 livestock outlook is optimistic with stronger meat demand than 1939. Cattle and lamb feeding increases are expected, with more cattle fed in cornbelt and western states and higher hog marketings than in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
R. L. Cruise
Cornbelt
Polk County Women's Rural Chorus Meets Jan 2
The Polk County Women's Rural Chorus meets January 2 at 1 30 p m at the IOOF hall in Osceola directed by Miss Olive McBeth County Superintendent A special program is planned and all are invited to attend and join. The chorus meets twice monthly at Osceola and Shelby on Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Women’s Rural Chorus
IOOF
Osceola
Olive McBeth
Choris
Shelby
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Leagues
The Methodist Church calls all members to attend Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m. A church school session is at 10 a m. Evening activities include Junior League at 6 30 p m and Senior League at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Albert W Lapthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Albert W. Lapthorne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray Thomas
O. H. S. Bulldogs
Polk News
Old Man Winter
California
Florida
Oregon
Washington
U. S
Fairview News
Stoner News
August Bahr
Oakland
Bertha Bahr
Bill Bahr
Christina )Sarrow
Lawrence
Laura Hendrickson
Charles Hastings
E. J. Brown
Emma Joy
Arvid Anderson
E. J. Thompson
Council Bluffs
Horace McKeag
August Johnson
Hallace
Wallace McKeag
Anton Anderson
C. A. Freiday
Genece
Donna Jean McKeag
James McKeag
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Frances Pole
Surprise
John Braithwait
Hackberry News
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