From Our Files from 1910 and 1920 Shelby Notes
Local notes record: 1910 Charleston Lovell from David City spent Fourth with family. M A Mills Jr from New York joined after Columbia law. Rufus Walker starts track hill removal. ice cream social July 9. S O Whaley builds barn near F G Frizzell farm. Chas Newcomer reports 1910 tax assessment rise of 813000. 1920 births and moves include W L Deay baby boy. John Monson to Sidney. Art Scholz to Laramie. V A Newcomer hosts Bide-a-Wees. Ira Irland at Herman Taddiken funeral. Louise Sturdevant to New York for Columbia summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lovell
David City
M. A. Mills Jr
New York
Columbia University
Rufus Walker
Fairgrounds
Maggie Jackson
Court House
S. O. Whaley
F. G. Frizzell
Shelby
Chas
Lincoln
Art Scholz
Laramie
Wyoming
V. A. Newcomer
Ira Irland
Herman Taddiken
Louise Sturdevant
New York City
Indianapolis
Ind
Arsenal Technical School
FarMutual Blanket Plan Offers Automatic Property Protection
The Blanket Plan from FarMutual provides automatic adjustments to protection for livestock machinery grain or other personal property. Contact a local FarMutual agent to discuss coverage and how it adapts to changing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FarMutual
Osceola Delegation Attends Shelby Church Cornerstone
A large Osceola delegation joined the July 3 1930 ceremony for the cornerstone laying of a new $100000 Catholic Church in Shelby. Osceola leads the Mid State Golf Circuit with a 217 total to top Fullerton. Pat Samuelson is medalist with 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Shelby
Gunnard Peterson
Leona Schultz
Walter Schmoker
Walton
Fullerton
Pat Samuelson
George Campbell
Europe
I. D. Frye
Lincoln Hospital
Paving Work Underway On Block Linking State Street And Highway 92
Thirty years ago on July 4 1940 workers began paving the block between State Street and Highway 92 with concrete. The hill is being leveled prior to paving as Polk County residents join the nation in funding a peace time armament bill in its 11th fiscal year in the red. Naomi Pearson takes a three week WPA vacation visiting sisters in California while Donald LeSner returns home from Colorado. Lloyd Johnson Donald Cole Bob Moore and Raymond Croisant left for unspecified destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Polk County
Naomi Pearson
WPA
California
Donald LeSner
Colorado
Lloyd Johnson
Donald Cole
Bob Moore
Raymond Croisant
This Week for Omaha and CMTC Fort Crook Attendance
This week covers events in Omaha and attendance at CMTC activities at Fort Crook, extending through the next month with planned participation and related schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
CMTC
Fort Crook
Polk-Butler Farmers Insurance posts change in secretary
20 years ago Bert Smith resigns as secretary due to ill health. Victor Sterup named to fill the vacancy. Wesley Koehler files on the Republican ticket for County Assessor. East city park tennis courts near completion after years of disuse. County assessments up driven by vehicle valuations. Osceola Chamber backs campaign to fund City Swimming Pool and Park improvement. Mary Louise Senn and Don MacKenzie wed July 1 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Bert) Smith
Polk- Butler Farmers Insurance Company
Victor Sterup
Wesley Koehler
Nebraska
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Mary Louise Senn
Don MacKenzie
Chicago
Miss JuLee Albers Weds Donald Werkmeister in Shelby
Ten years ago on June 18 at Shelby Sacred Heart Church Miss JuLee Albers became the bride of Donald Werkmeister of Scribner. Also noted is Mrs. Chris Wieseman’s fatal heart attack and Lincoln death, the Polk County Fair Board announcing a County Talent Contest open to county residents over thirteen. Ak-Sar-Ben renewed $500 support for Polk County Fair improvements. Weather records cite June highs of 93 and lows of 48 with 4.60 inches of rain. Phyllis Ann Potter born July 4 to Mr and Mrs Luther Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JuLee Albers
Donald Werkmeister
Scribner
Shelby Sacred Heart Church
Chris Wieseman
Lincoln
Polk County Fair Board
Phyllis Ann
Luther Potter
Polk County Fair Association
Ak-Sar- Ben
Osceola Folks Return From Mazatlan Vacation
Mr and Mrs W H Norton returned Sunday evening after a week long vacation at Mazatlan Mexico. Mr and Mrs Calvin Crow and Nathan were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Stohl in honor ofCalvin s birthday. Mr and Mrs Emmer Pehrson were Sunday guests in the Tom Sutherland home in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Norton
Matzalan
Mexico
Calvin Crow
Nathan
Robert Stohl
Calvin
Emmer Pehrson
Tom Sutherland
Lincoln
Obituary: Milton A Mills of Osceola Nebraska Dies at 86
Milton Alexander Mills born September 19 1883 in Osceola Nebraska died June 24 1970 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Osceola He studied at the University of Nebraska 1908 and Columbia Law School 1910 practiced law with his brother since 1913 married Florence Lees June 15 1918 survived by wife four sons and nine grandchildren Funeral services were held June 27 at the Osceola Methodist Church with burial in Osceola cemetery
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Milton A. Mills
Milton Alexander Mills
Milton Alexander
Emma Jane Mills
Osceola
Nebraska
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County
University of Nebraska
Columbia University School of Law
New York City
Arthur Train
Frank
Florence Lees
Shelby
Michael
Ralph
Thomas
Webster
Amira
Florence
Milton Alexander Jr
Robert L
Richard T
Casper
Wyoming
John W
Greeley
Colorado
Blanche Rickly
Memphis
Tennessee
Methodist Church
Richard Wodgers
Cera Carlson
Old Rugged Cross
Maurine Schuman
Alex
Bob
John
Tom
Dan Mills
Osceola Cemetery
Local families attend bowling tourney and funeral notices
Local residents from Lincoln, York, Wahoo, Denver and beyond gathered in Omaha and Ames for a 600 and over bowling tournament at Ames Bowl. Funeral attendees for M. A. Mills included Marian Cotter and the Cotter family, Samuelson of York, and multiple Franklin area relatives. Visitors from Iowa and Minnesota joined relatives for weekend activities at Gotfrid Larson and Margaret Dozier homes with Dozier children staying for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Miller
Wayne Stallings
Jerry Tenniges
Omaha
Miller
Stallings
Ames Bowl
M. A. Mills
Marian Cotter
E. D. Cotter
Paula Cotter
Lincoln
C. W. Samuelson
York
Richard Barry
Lloyd Motes
John Lees
Austin
Sutton
Wahoo
Esther Pratt
Don Clifton
Rod Riggs
Donald Lees
Denver
Ada Miller
Susan
Glenco
Minn
Aurora
Coumbus
Shelby
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
David City
Duane Dozier
Wm. Donivan
Jefferson
Iowa
Gotfrid Larson
Margaret Dozier
Mrs. Dozier
Mrs. Donivan
Dozier
Doug
Deb
Dean
District 54 News Highlights Local Weddings and Visits
Leona Imhoff reports on a flurry of family visits and weddings in District 54. Tim Wyman and Danny Wayne Willits traveled to California for a visit and attended a wedding in Long Beach. Numerous relatives from California and Nebraska visited or hosted gatherings in Omaha and Central City, with several weddings noted including Charles McCormick and Shirley Gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Wyman
Danny Wayne Willits
California
Charles McCormick
Long Beach
Charles
Wendle McCormick
Tim
Danny Wayne
Vern McCormick
Donald Schott
Omaha
Sandra Valasek
Tom Westman
Bill Wyman
Bertha Berck
Bernice
John Wyman
Janice Totenhaupt
Susan Wyman
Donald, Schipporiet
Diana
Denise
Shirley Gentleman
Steve Powers
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Silver Creek
Evelyn Zlomke
Clarks
Craig Johnson
Lincoln
Darrell Atkinson
David
Chris Gaedeke
Lynda
Bill ‘Wyman
Emmett Benson
Scottsbluff
Nellie Benson
Central City Hospital
Polly Newcome
Johnsons and Jeana Visit Eldon Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs Bruce Johnson and Jeana from Sutherland visited the Eldon Johnson household last week. The brief social call highlighted family ties and community connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Johnson
Jeana of Sutherland
Eldon Johnson Home
Bloodmobile to visit Shelby for donor drive
The Polk County Bloodmobile visit is set for Tuesday July 21 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Shelby high school auditorium. Volunteers assist with posters publicity and donor recruitment while a 71 pint quota is to be met. Local families and groups including Girl Scouts and the Junior Methodist Fellowship participate in the community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Scholl
Omaha
Polk County
al Gutz
Shelby
Robert Logan
Larry Birkel
Tom Voss
Gary Wahl
Jay Banta
Ben Wagner
Howard Whitmore
Jerome Gabriel
Lifeguard safety supported amid poolside heckling concern
A reader criticizes an adult heckler near the pool fence who ridicules safety rules for lifeguards. The letter argues for respect of safety procedures to protect children and calls for community backing of lifeguards. It also notes thanks to the T and C Club for a clothing drive aiding the Osceola Legion Auxiliary and praises local publicity support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SecQn
Dne
Lear
T & C” Club
Osceola Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Lux
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W. L. Deay
John Monson
Sidney
Farutual
Polk
Butler
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co
Grinnell, Lows
Weaver's Potato Chips
Mme
Robin Hood
Lors Na Cooper
Jack & Jill
Eeo
Jer
DIVY
Jill
Hamburger Ph
Parkay
Fairacres
Vecar, Ctn
Florida
LS C
Reynolds
America
Dreves Sprerevers Voegevess
Sunkist Lemons
Rta Ee i Food Center
Osceola News
Polk County Officials
District 54
Leona Imhoff
Blanche Brigham
Stephen Kuhnel
Adolph Kuhne
Frank Thelen
Jay
Banta
Comeca
Cozad
East Central
United Methodist Church
Ron Coffin
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Ida Coffin
Grace Gonnerman
Fern Scott
Canada
Gonnerman
Helen Lucas
Gering
Niobrara
Willis Wills
Neil Brigham
Elmer Stewart
Ben. Gregory
Ben Keeley
Bloomington
Ilinois
Glen Moon
Chris Nekl
Ken Scholz
Bellwood
Sacred Heart Church
Melbourne Hiebel
Hastings
Redding
Jolene
Kathy Trout
Broomfield
Kathy
Bessie
Ellen Scow
Hawaii
Dale Scow
Los Angeles
Ernest Christensen
Tucson
Arizona
Roger Scow
Honolulu
Joan Smith
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
England
Frank McMeekin
Dale
Margaret Funkhouser
William Young
First United Methodist Church
Mary Campbell Olson
Olsons
Olson
First National Bank
Leonard Sutter
Janice
Marian Treadway
Brigham Home
Bud Abbott
John Smith
Rex Trout
Charity Kinney
Wilford Clark
Richland
Washington
Clark
Hanford Atomic Products
Tempe
Public Utilities
Phoenix
Nellie Ingalls
Ben Gregory
Sylvester Messing
Nadine
Norman J. Jedlicka
Dodge
Acquinas High School
Dale Products Inc
Jedlicka
Wayne State College
Beemer High School
Marvel Davis
Beatrice
Nell Davis
Guadalajara
Acer
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