Polk County Old Settlers Picnic and Homecoming Day
Polk County holds its 66th Old Settlers Picnic and Homecoming on Thursday August 1 in Osceola with the Odd Fellows from Park County and nearby towns. A marching band from York will join events with displays, costumes, antiques, and a pageant in the evening. Committees and invites are being finalized with plans to publish further lists and coordinate contributions.
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OLD Settlers
Polk County
Osceola
Odd Fellows
Park County
Gresham
Clarks
Silver Creek
Rising City
York
Mark Timm
Oscenia
Ray Hunsaker
Stromsburg
Chas
Newcomer
L. le Mar
E J. Wright
Polk
C. H. Lindbure
Grace Stevens
Shelby
Andrew BH. Nuquist
J. A. Westenius
W. A. Cornish
P. B. Campbell
Evelyn Scholz
Oscar Jones
H. F. Weaver
Hanson
The Student Fraternity Murder Al
A mystery centers on a college fraternity house where initiation night rituals intersect with a startling crime. The narrative exposes fraternity atmosphere and ritual in a setting that heightens tension and intrigue. Walter Yust notes the work captures university life vividly.
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Milton Propper
Propper
Walter Yust
Milton Propper novel evokes real University of Philadelphia
Davis Edgar praises Propper’s new book for its authentic college setting at the University of Philadelphia. He says the vivid campus, buildings, and officials make the murder plot feel like an official account of a real case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Propper
University of Philadelphia
Dav Edgar
Princeton Town
Mysterious Detective Tale Set in College Campus
A vivid detective fiction appears as a serial in these columns. Readers are urged to follow installments for a baffling, unusual plot unfolding within a college setting.
Residents and visitors gather for local social rounds
Madame Merrick hosts visitors at Alonzo Merrick home in She by Friday. Omaha guests include E F Danskin family and Roscoe Alexander. Nuquist party from Omaha visits A F Nuquist home. Wilkersons and Wieseman family share weekends and hospital notes. Subscriptions promos urge renewal at old rate as Miss Berniece Deeter visits. Community club plans highway paving campaign after a David City road meeting.
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Alvin Mollerstrom
Omaha
L. E. Backlund
Andrew Nugust
Dale Smith
Kansas City
Clyde Smith
Louise
Jeanne
Ruth
Mclenry
Chicago
Illinois
Paul Melin
St. Peter
Minnesota
Melin
Ella Melin
Paul Lindberg
Hordville
Carl Steelquist
Carl Olson
Polk
Berniece Deeter
H. E. Deeter
Hilbert Buchta
Jenny Lou Puchta
Helen May Deeter
John Buchta
Minneapolis
Minn
Sadie Roberts
Osceola
Funn Jarmin
California
Jarmin
W. L. Crichton
Howells
Nebr
D. W. Adair
Betty Jane Crichton
Adair
Crichton
Mildred Craven
Arlene Steeple
Marian Hulquest
Craven
Donald Wieseman
Wieseman
L. HB. Pack
R. E. Nelson
Andrew Freeman
Stromsburg
Ralph Tschauner
Claudia
Claremore
Oklahoma
Pawnee Park
David City
Highway 16
Flush
Wehoo
Wahoo West
Shelby gossip notes and social visits around town
Mrs W E Kinney returns from Omaha and Lincoln after two weeks away visiting relatives. Dorcas Society hosts at Mrs Harold Taddik home. Shelby girls Grace Lux Gertie Carter Wauneth Schlesinger Anna Mytholar back from Chicago World’s Fair. Packing company sales rep Frank Scholz starts new traveler role from Fremont. Many visits to and from Lincoln Osceola Blair and Omaha. A large Miller Blevins Coleman reunion held at Pawnee Park Columbus with over 75 attendees. Camp Kiwanis and Camp Fire activities along with family picnics planned at Milford and around town.
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W. E. Kinney
Omah
Lincoln
Dorcas Society
Harold Taddik
Ladie
Shelby
Grace Lux
Gertie Carter
Wauneth Schlesinger
Anna Mytholar
Chicago
Hanzen
Fred Albers, Sr
Osceola
Alonzo Merrick
James Lockard, Jr
Margaret McKeag
Ada Lees
Bonnie Watkins
Y. A. Watkins
Effie Mouden
H. H. Hewitt
Vernie Euntzelman
McCool
Delton and
Stuart
McCoo
Ed Kuntzelman
John McMeekin
Blair
G. Allison
Maxine
Omaha
Wilma Miller
Boyles College
Miller
Harry Miller
Blevins
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Abcuve
John Dunning
New York City
Herman Anderson
Mary Ann
Stromsburg
S. W. Peterson
Betty Lou
F. M. Leibee
Klein
Kathryn
Mis
Bess Ray
Camp Kiwanis
Milford
W. G. Ray
Roy
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and July Fourth Picnic
Local residents report weekend and weekday visits including Mr and Mrs George L Olson of Omaha with family, Miss Mildred Peterson at UNL, and a 4 July reunion at the Eric Ericson home. A Stromsburg community picnic drew a large turnout with a blasket dinner, band concert, baseball and tennis events.
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George L. Olson
Omaha
J. L. Olson
Anna Beckman
Harold Hansen
Grand Island
Rodney Allison
Polk
WW. J. Beckman
Eric Ericson
The
Ericsons
L. F. Ericson
Marie Louise Steen
Lincoln
W. Fred Johnson
L. H. Headstrom
H. D. Skelton
Skelton
Miami
Oklahoma
Charles Olson
Karlson
Karl Karson
Erika Headman
Stromsburg
E. R Burre
Hubbert Poperty
Wis
Buckley Park
Stroms»urs
St Andrews Local Notes and Sports Roundup
St Andrews reports Amelia Drovel visiting in Omaha while Kitten Ball District 39 saw Levine Sisters of Columbus defeat them 8 to 4. Tragic death of Frank Savage by drowning at a lake in Ewing, Nebraska is noted, leaving a wife and young daughter Betty of Columbus. Various social visits and church events are listed along with a dance fundraiser at St Stanislaus in Duntan.
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Amelia Drovel
Omaha
Julius Nebosis
District 39
Levine Sisters
Columbus
Frank Savage
Ewing
Nebr
Betty
Clarks
Bertha, Bernt
Alfred Bernt
Near Columbus
Albert A. Gabriel
Shelby
Imogene Kilbourn
Mildred Hahn
Schuyler
St. Stanislaus Church
Duntan
Silver Moon
Nettie
Viola Seberzer
Mary
Ludmilla Whubicek
Henry Blessin
Walter T'schauner
Hans Ernest
St. Andrews
Local teams split games as Lincoln bakery defeats rivals
Coach Baking Co. of Lincoln trounced a team 8 to 1 while Stromsburg Tennis secured a decisive win. John Paulson claimed first in horseshoe pitching with 50 rings from 100 throws. The Little German Band entertained amid a park crowd as fireworks lit the night and a pavement dance capped the day.
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Coach Baking Co
Lincoln
Stromsburg
John Paulson
County Baseball Scores Sunday Results
County baseball action drew strong interest as teams met on Sunday. The report lists game outcomes from the day's results, highlighting local clubs and scores.
Water Rents Due With Early Discount Offer
Notice to water users announces rent payments due July 1 with a 10 percent discount for payments made before July 10. W. A. Cummings, Water Commissioner.
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W. A. Cummings
Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
News from the Churches outlines Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 30 pm with Mrs Anna Oberg and Miss Anna Nyquist as entertainment. Saturday Confirmation Class at 1 30 pm. Sunday agenda includes 10 am Sunday School and Bible Classes 11 am English Worship 8 pm Vespers. Pastor Paul Meltin invites all to attend.
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Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
Anna Oberg
Ernest Nyquist
Paul Meltn
Sunday Church Notes on Attendance and Topics
The article reports on church attendance, sermon topics, and upcoming events. It notes 197 in Sunday School last week, a sermon on The Jews and Jesus next Sunday, and a discussion led by Joe Nuquist for the Epworth League. Mrs Englehardt improves at the hospital and Sarah Jane visits Mr and Mrs Duncan.
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Sandy
Althe
Sony
Jesus
Germany
Joe Nuquist
Epworth League
Paul Englehardt
Sarah Jane
S H. C. Duncan
Doris Ann
W. Ti. Wright
Farmers urged to vaccinate pigs with serum at 12c each
Farmers can vaccinate pigs using serum sold through local veterinarians Drs Oberg and Collins at a price of 12c per pig. The message directs purchase via regional vets.
Hospital Notes on Appendicitis Surgeries
Ralph Mentink son of Mr and Mrs G J Mentink underwent an appendicitis operation at Osceola Hospital last Thursday. Mrs Paul Engelhardt had an appendicitis operation at Osceola Hospital Saturday. Dr Ecklund performed the operation. Gust Boden, also operated on last week, will return home today. Raymond Hansen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hansen, left Osceola Hospital yesterday after an appendicitis operation.
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Ralph Mentink
G. J. Mentink
Osceola Hospital
Paul Engelhardt
Dr. Ecklund
Gust Boden
Raymond Hansen
Andrew Hansen
Community Socials and Visits Report Weekly Gatherings
Ralph Larson visited by his father from Lincoln. Local families and neighbors gathered at O R Hennings and Green's Chapel for social events and quilting. Grandma Carter dies at over ninety. Grandma Rasp birthday noted. Wheat harvesting progress updates shared among residents. The Ladies Aid to meet at Jas McKeag’s home on July 13.
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Ralph Larson
Lincoln
O. R. Hennings
A. 8. Torell
W. L. Obrist
C. W. Hennings
Gale Randall
Green’s Chapel
BE. E. Gabel
Liuuch
Roy Abolt
N. S
Shelby
Cedric Conover
Deaight Newcomer
Abolt
Grandma Rasp
John Rasp
Ladies Aid
Jas. McKeag
Weather forecasting explained by Prof Blair at Nebraska
Prof Blair assistant professor of meteorology at the University of Nebraska explains that weather forecasting requires telegraphic reports across a large area. He describes plotting data on a weather map, high pressure driving winds outward, low pressure drawing air upward leading to rain, and how moving low pressure systems cause general rains and break the hot spell with cooler air.
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A. Blair
University of Nebraska
Professor Blair
Nebraska
Mexico
Blair
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Polk Serene
Stoner Sane
Neers
Drs Oberg and
Collins
Victor
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