Polk County 4 H Judging Day Highlights Growth and Plans
The District 4 H judging day in Columbus featured 33 Polk County girls and 12 leaders across nine clubs. Activities covered cooking clothing and home making with beginner and advanced groups, plus live judging practice and a recording interview. Upcoming events include Leafy Green lessons in Stromsburg and a July 9 wardrobe project meet in Osceola led by Mrs. Edith Stevens. The BDG Club formed June 1 with officers Elaine Grossnicklaus president and Dorothy Brigham leading. next meeting July 6 at Phyllis From’s home.
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Columbus
Polk County
KJSK
Stromsburg
Leroy Nelson
Edith Stevens
Silk Shop
Omaha
Osceola
Stevens
Dorothy Brigham
Elaine Grossnicklaus
DeLores Grossnicklaus
Maxine Grossnicklaus
Phyllis
Public urged on polio equipment purchases and care options
The Nebraska state office of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warns local groups to assess the need and availability of hot pack machines respirators walkers before sponsoring purchases. It notes only a small percentage of polio cases require a respirator and many can be treated in hospitals. 30 respirators exist in Nebraska with epidemic pools available nationally. Loans of equipment via county chapters can be arranged when prescribed.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Council On Physical Medicine
The
American Medical Association
Nebraska
National Foundation For
March of Dimes
Osceola Baseball Grabs Two Wins In Week
Osceola built a 4 4 record by winning last two games. Wednesday they beat Central City 6 to 2 behind Bob Sterup with solid defense. Sunday at Aurora Sterup led with four hits as Henggler Blessie and Bond added multiple hits in a 9 6 win with crucial plays on defense.
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Osceola
Central City
Bob Sterup
Bob Lamb
Bob
D. Davis
Aurora
Korte
Sterup
Henggler
Blessie
Bond
Lamb
Wills
W. Johnson
Bruckner
D. Johnson
Johnson
Entral City Ab Rhichelson
Black
Mahoney
Nickle
I. McQuillen
Davis
T. Mahoney
Holmes
Campbell
Ritchie
Osceola Ab
Blessie Fs
Lt Bond Pa
Treadway
Tots __si
Toplan
Tyne
Hartzell
Smith
Smith Ae Beget Ad 42 3 Mitchell Ne 5 3 2 D. Enderle ‘ 5 0 JU R. Enderle
Q Watson
Fewcaster
Osceola Re
Hengglera
Eries
Swede Home News Social Calendar and Visits
Local residents share visits and dinners with neighbors from Moline Mead Wahoo and Denver. A Luther League Convention trip is planned with several youths to Wahoo. Fourth of July celebration at Swede Home is announced with a refreshment stand and fireworks.
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Ivan Hastings
Moline
Phillip Waller
Rupert Carlson
J. W. Toline
Vance
Eda Brayton
Marian
Frances Freeman
Donald Whitney
Ray Johnson
Zig Novak
Dana Olson
Denver
Norman Gustafson
Gay
Mead
Edwin Olson
Alden Nelson
Joan
Janice
Wahoo
Harlan Johnson
DeVon
Lena Johnson
Clarence Larson
Frank Bolton
Kenneth Anderson
Wausa
LeRoy Nelson
Lorraine Ecklund
Edwin Larson
Harold W. Johnson
Evelyn Oquist
John Gestrine
Reuel Sward
Wendell Appleton
Ramona Larson
Donna Jones
Rosalie Ekstrom
Donna Larson
Marlene Johnson
Luther League
Wahouvu
Dixie Lee Peterson
LaRita Johnson
Loretta Larson
Orpha Ekstrom
Camp Brewster
Harlan Toline
TCW Club
Gustave Peterson
Independence Day Call to Democratic Recommitment
A speaker urges reflection on world affairs during a summer holiday, reminding readers that the day remains a solemn moment to rededicate themselves to living democratically. The message emphasizes civic duty and national identity on a commemorative occasion.
Anderson Mercantile A25th Anniversary Draws Large Crowd
The Anderson Mercantile marked its 25th anniversary last Saturday with a daylong crowd. The event featured coffee and hot dogs served all day with the hot dog department handling 100 pounds of weiners before area supplies ran low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Mercantile
Andersons
Mart
Graveside Rites for Pfc Earl Widga Held in Stromsburg
Graveside services for Pfc Earl L Widga 26 son of Mr and Mrs L N Widga of York were conducted at Stromsburg cemetery at 2 30 p m on Wednesday led by the American Legion. He served with the First Infantry Sixth Division and was killed in action in Lu zon March 17 1945. He entered the army from Polk County in June 1941 and had been overseas 18 months. Survived by his parents and five sisters Chalmer Daniels Silver Creek Floyd Morris Chapman James Schneider Omaha Herbert Tracy Lincoln and Marlyce at home.
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Earl L. Widga
L. N. Widga
York
Luzon
Stromsburg
American Legion
Pvt
Widge
Polk County
Chalmer Daniels
Silver Creek
Floyd Morris
Chapman
James Schneider
Omaha
Herbert Tracy
Lincoln
Marlyce
Rain and Hail Ravage Polk County Including Osceola
Severe rainfall and hail drenched Polk County on Saturday causing flooding in Osceola and outlying areas. Water entered basements and two inches more would have flooded food lockers. multiple shops and elevators suffered damage while crews pumped water and evacuated homes. One car with passengers escaped via window rescue as towns endured widespread property losses and hail damage east of Stromsburg.
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Polk County
David
Osceola
Fred Bond
Clyde Miller
Dwayne Fox
Hastings
Wright Brothers
Omaha
Smith
Osceola Lumber Co
Stromsburg
California
Bill Kearney
Hackberry Territory
Gissler Place
Fairgrounds
Jack Johnston
Hemmingsen Willits Wedding in Marquette Home
Miss Elva Louise Hemmingsen and Dale E Willits wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Hemmingsen home in Marquette. Rev J A Holst officiated for a double ring ceremony attended by family and friends with music by Mrs Arnold Hemmingsen and soloist Mrs Vergil Wright. The bride wore white dotted swiss in colonial style with a blue velvet headband and carried pink roses and snap dragons. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple planned a Colorado trip and will make their home in Columbus after July 15. Out-of-town guests included numerous relatives from Polk Lincoln Clarks Stromsburg Grand Island York and Aurora.
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M. P. Hemmingsen
Marquette
Elva Louise Hemmingsen
Dale E Willits
Grant Willits
Polk
J. A. Holst
Kronborg
Arnold Hemmingsen
Vergil Wright
Esther Reeds
Thomas Kirskey
Lincoln
Colorado
Columbus
Rena May
Clair Willits
Robert Willits
Clarks
Axel Rudeen
Francis Johnson
Stromsburg
B. E. Finecy
Osceola
Stella Hobbensiefken
Edith Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Monroe
L. W. Hemmingsen
Grand Island
Charles Long
York
T. J. Kriskey
Laura Hem
Osceola Stores Closed Monday July 5 Observance
Osceola stores will be closed all day next Monday July 5 in observance of July 4 which falls on Sunday. All local stores remain open late Saturday night but patrons should plan ahead for Monday needs.
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Osceola
Osceola Hosts Swede Home Midgets In Night Baseball
The Osceola and Swede Home midget teams met under lights Monday with a large, enthusiastic crowd. Osceola edged the visitors in a six inning game, but 30 to 40 boys played, making an exact account nearly impossible while the event highlighted the supervised youth program.
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Osceola
Extra Hazards In Driving Over The Fourth Of July
The Nebraska State Safety Council warns of four possible highway deaths during the three day Fourth of July weekend and urges motorists to slow down. President Dwight Havens notes speed fuels accidents and offers tips including obeying limits, maintaining control, easing at intersections, keeping safe stopping distance, signaling turns, and reducing speed at night.
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Nebraska State Safety Council
Dwight Havens
Council
Havens
York Legion Beats Osceola 6 3 In Nonleague Tilt
The York Legion defeated Osceola 6 to 3 on the Osceola diamond Tuesday night. Gabriel pitched for Osceola allowing seven hits with unearned runs from a couple of overthrows. York, fresh off a win over Grand Island, fielded a strong club in this nonleague game.
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York Legion
Osceola Legion
Osceola
Gabriel
York
Grand Island
Legion
District 18 Residents Make Weekend Visits
District No. 18 reports Mrs Edward Lisko visiting Tuesday with Mrs Louis Czuba near Columbus. M Fellers from Genoa visited a couple of days last week in Louis Schmidt home. Betty Hasselbalch of Omaha spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Hasselbalch and Neal. Mr and Mrs Arthur Mayberger of near Columbus were Wednesday callers with her parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt. Mr and Mrs Louis Scow and children spent last week in Kansas visiting relatives and Scow returned with them Sunday.
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Edward Lisko
Louis Czuba
Columbus
M. Fellers
Near
Genoa
Louis Schmidt
Betty Hasselbalch
Omaha
Ralph Hasselbalch
Neal
Arthur Mayberger
Near Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Louis Scow
Kansas
Scow
Gust A Peterson family reunion held at Osceola hall
The fifth annual Gust A Peterson reunion gathered 57 relatives from 87 invited on June 27 at Odd Fellows Hall Osceola due to weather. Attendees included Gunnard Peterson Anderson Johnson Reynolds Ogden Larson Ekstrom Monson Peterson and others. The next reunion is planned for the last Sunday in June 1949 with a committee led by Mrs Milton Peterson Mrs Kenneth Almstrom and Mrs Ralph Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust A. Peterson
Odd Fellows Hall
Osceola
Gunnard Peterson
Herbert Anderson
Dickie
Ted Johnson
Reynold Peterson
Richard Peterson
Arcadia
Neb
Dale Ogden
Billy Agans
Omaha
Wm. Larson
Rolland Ekstrom
Emil Monson
Edna. Peterson
Burdette Baker
Milton Peterson
Einfred Peterson
Joe Lindblade
Roy Fjell
Paul Jones
Kenneth Almstrom
Ralph Cooper
Wesleyan announces engagement of Dreeszen and Deeds
The Wesleyan University Daily reports the engagement of Viona Louise Dreeszen to Irvin E. Deeds of Osceola. Dreeszen, a recent Wesleyan graduate, will teach at Dunbar Nebraska next year. Deeds, son of Mrs. Flossie Deeds, served three years in the Navy in World War I and is currently attending Wesleyan. No wedding date is set.
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Wesleyan University
Viona Louise Dreeszen
Irvin E. Deeds
Osceoi
Polk County Echoes and Local Notices From Osceola
A Central City Nonpareil editor sends a cigar after a wager on the Central City Osceola game in Osceola last week. Oliver Westberg, nearly 86, recalls Polk County’s early days and plans future history chats. Aurora Osceola game thrills with roll changes and a pinch hit by Clarence Mitchell. Lee Gissler, in Minneapolis Veterans Hospital, receives neighbors’ letters. L. M. Merrick vacationing in Canada reports Barrie Ontario and friendly Canadians. Hospital Corpsman Lester A. Peters receives a Navy commendation for duty. Dewey Sigler reportedly holds a top fishing record with a five pound bass. Bill Kearney rescues an elder lady from a near-submerged car during a flood.
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Polk County Extension News
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Nancy Chantry
Fremont
Mrs. F. E. Wisely
Darlene
Cornhusker
Swede Home News
Anderson
Pfc
Earl Widga
Hemmingsen — .Willits
Humphrey
Bob Kindred
Oliver Westberg
Westberg
Clarence Mitchell
Lee Gissler
Veterans’ Hospital
Minneapolis Minn
Veterans Hospital
454Th Street
4Éth Avenue South
Minneapolis
Lester A. Peters
U. S. Navy
Alma Peters
Phiramacst
Dewey Sigler
Bill
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