Stromsburg Farmer Fatally Injured After Contact With Wire
Andy Freeman, 50, a Tanner residence a mile west of Stromsburg, was critically injured Tuesday afternoon when his arm touched a high tension electric wire while assisting threshing on a straw stack. He suffered severe arm burns and faces possible amputation if he survives. Freeman, married with four sons and one daughter, remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Freeman
Stromsburg
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Be On Lookout For Grass Fires In The Community
Several grass fires have been reported in other communities as heat dries weeds and dry stubble after harvest poses danger. Residents are warned to watch property closely to protect against loss, recalling last year’s fires in vacant lots and stubble fields. Wild oats should be disposed of before serious fires start.
Complaint Filed Against Omaha Baking Company
Sheriff Worthy Woods served a complaint in Adams county court alleging violation of the Nebraska fair trade practices act. Edmund Nuss, county attorney, charges B F Peterson Baking Co. sells bread at 6 cents a loaf in Adams and neighboring counties, while the same loaf lists 8 cents in Douglas county. The company denies the claim, calling the Adams loaf a special competitive product.
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Worthy Woods
Adams County
B. F. Peterson Baking Co
Omaha
Edmund Nuss
Baking Company
Peterson Baking Company
Adams
Douglas County
Buy Nebraska Goods to Prosper State, Storz Urges
Omaha brewer Arthur Storz promotes buying Nebraska made goods to boost local wealth. He argues every dollar spent on eastern products leaves Nebraska, while Nebraska dollars circulate to pay wages and purchase materials locally. He cites Storz Beer as proof Nebraska products match national quality and highlights how money recycles within the state until spent elsewhere.
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Nebraska
Arthur Storz
Omaha
United States
Storz
Presbyterian Church to hold worship with baptism and new member reception
Rev Wilbur G White of Schuyler Nebraska will lead 11 00 worship services including baptism of children and reception of new members plus observance of the Lord's Supper All members urged to attend A session meeting with prospective members at 10 00 Sunday School also scheduled for 10 00 The Bible Kensington gathers Friday afternoon in church parlors
Notice to Water Users Discount for July September
NOTICE TO WATER USERS A 25 percent discount on excess water used during July August and September will be allowed for the purpose of watering and keeping alive trees shrubs and lawns. Guy F Ball
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Guy F. Ball
Shelby area notes and hometown moves this week
Shelby residents report many relocations via auto as Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Corbett moved from the Ben Schmoker farm to rooms in the former hotel building. Families travel for visits, medicals, and vacations including trips to Rexburg Idaho and Portland Oregon. A local ball game saw Shelby lose to York 12 to 8.
Local Socials and Visits Round Osceola Area
Mrs M M Abot spent Thursday with Mrs Williams in Osceola. F M Leibee of Shelby visited her granddaughter Mrs S W Peterson and family. Arch Long and Mr and Mrs Carl Steever were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Dahl. Mr and Mrs Wm Grossnicklaus and George Brook visited Mrs Lewis Bergo. Wayne Beatty spent the week with Rolland Beatty in Auburn. Edith Dillsaver family were Sunday guests of C Keyes in Gresham. Beverly Hennings spent weekend at home then returned to York. J E Renner and Bruce L Anthony visited Columbus Saturday. Hannah Lemmerman went to Columbus last week. Ralph Radley of Stromsburg visited Graham. Darlene Anderson of near Osceola spent last week with Carol Hampton. Ruth Barnes of Columbus is spending this week with John Paulson. Mrs Russell Anderson's mother Florence Larson of near Stromsburg died Monday evening.
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M. M. Abot
Williams
Osceola
F. M. Leibee
Shelby
S. W. Peterson
Arch Long
Carl Steever
John Dahl
Wm. Grossnicklaus
George Brook
Lewis Bergo
Viola Dahl
Wayne Beatty
Auburn
Rolland Beatty
Edith Dillsaver
C. Keyes
Gresham
Stromsburg
Graham
Darlene Anderson
Near Osceola
Carol Hampton
Ruth Barnes
Columbus
John Paulson
Russell Anderson
Florence Larson
Near Stromsburg
Lutheran church calendar notes engagements and services
The Osceola Lutheran church outlines weekly gatherings with families hosting events. July 18 excludes Sunday School and morning worship while Vesper Service at 8:00 p.m. features Central City Luther League. Harmony Society program on July 22 hosted by Mrs. Phoebe Malek with leader Mrs. Minnie Carlson.
Community Notes From Stanton Iowa Social Roundup
West Side visitors Mrs. Lenard Smith and family from Stanton stayed with Mrs. Sander Peterson. Mrs. Albert Pieson hosted a gathering honoring Mrs. P. J. Ahlgren with guests from Stromsburg and Sylvia. Miss Elsie Kohl of Clarks visited sister Mrs. Joe Monson. Swede Home Luther League to meet July 22 with Marvin and Ansel Fredrickson serving. Betty Branting of Polk visited Terisa Nine. Earl Fredrickson and Richard Robertson of Lincoln spent the weekend with their parents. Happy Needle Workers Sewing Club to meet with Tressa Bush. Iver Osterman of Clarks and Joe Monson hosting Sunday visit. Ansel Fredrickson and Axel Anderson visited Monday. T. C. W. Club to meet with Mrs. Harlan Johnson on Thursday. High Prairie Pig Club enjoyed a weiner roast at Little's Island. Mrs. Ansel Fredrickson attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Evelyn Hughs. Joe Monson, Elsie Kohl and Alvin Peterson were guests at the Will Kohl home Sunday. Myra Fredrickson was in York on business. Esther Larson, home from Kearney, to spend rest of summer with her mother Swan Larson. Lilbert Toline of Swede Home was a Sunday dinner guest at Axel Fredrickson.
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Lenard Smith
Stanton
Iowa
Joe Monson
Luther League
Marvin
Ansel Fredrickson
Betty Branting
Polk
Terisa Nine
Earl Fredrickson
Richard Robertson
Lincoln
Axel Fredrickson
Happy Needle ‘Workers Sewing Club
Tressa Bush
Iver Osterman
Clarks
Axel Anderson
Harlan Johnson
High Prairie Pig Club
Little’s Island
Evelyn Hughs
Elsie Kohl
Alvin Peterson
Will Kohl
Myra Fredrickson
York
Esther Larson
Kearney
Swan Larson
Lilbert Toline
Ronzo Steele
W. C. Steele
Los Angeles
California
Boise
Idaho
San Francisco
Joe Marsh
Polson
Montana
D. H. Westfall
Topeka
Kansas
Mexico City
Hill
Glenn Hill
Carl F. Juergensen
Emil Wilshusan
Hordwville
Frank Nordberg
Bobbie
Stromsburg
F. D. Williams
Herbert Anderson
George Anderson
Walter Widga
Charles’ Eckles
Oscar ‘Sundberg
Geanelle Sundberg
Grand Island
Calmar Jones
G. M. Hill
Neva Bright and Sons
Arthur Scholz
Osceola
Iva
Vera
Gwendolyn
Raymond Stevens
Lawrence Sundberg
Geanelle
George Jensen
E. A. Sodergren
Junior Simpson
Omaha
Ella Shenk
Bud Carlson
Fremont
A. C. Jones
Martin
Oscar Jones
City Park
Ben Stromberg
Ed Coover
Raymond Shockey
Floyd
Arborville
E. C. Cramer
Larry
Hilding Dahlin
Dorothy Ann
Central City
Emory Cramer
H. A. Cramer
Adam Deuker
Emalyne
Edwin
Gordon Eno
F. E. Eno
Eno
Neva Bright
Harry Johnson
Walter Johnson
Forrest Bowker
Claude Bowker
Lemuel Appun
Near Bradshaw
Charles Wyatt
Asa Smith
Riverside Park
R. L. Smith
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Jesse Hogsett
LeRoy Hogsett
Will Kroger
Yellowstone Park
George Reed
Rain Wednesday tops Wesley Chapel week
The Wesley Chapel community notes an inch and a half of rain and hail on Monday afternoon with ground whitening in places. Social visits include Miss Lulu Burns hosting the Chapel Missionary Society, Mrs. Mildred Richmond returning from Fremont, and gatherings at the Rudolf Sandin and Herrman homes. Local families—Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson, the Schmoker and Herrman households, Edward Schnasse's Osceola relatives, and the Richards family—shared Sunday meals and visits with neighbors in the valley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Lulu Burns
Chapel Missionary Society
Mildred Richmond
Fremont
Albert Anderson
Rudolf Sandin
Esther Herrman
Omaha
W. G. Herrman
Margie Schmoker
Tom Schmoker
Edward Schnasse
Osceola
A. J. Herrman
Kenneth Richards
Elva Taylor
Johnsons Visit Sherwood in York Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson and their children visited Mrs Emma Sherwood in York on Sunday, sharing time with the family and reporting a pleasant excursion.
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Ben Johnson
Emma Sherwood
York
Death of George Der of Osceola Nebraska
George Fredrick Der born April 18 1873 near Pella Iowa eldest son of Leonard and Marie Iler died July 11 at his sister's home in Clarks at age 64 years 2 months and 23 days. He leaves three sisters and two brothers and many relatives. He belonged to Osceola Lodge No 88 C C F He lived in Nebraska since 1881. Funeral at Osceola Methodist Church July 18 at 2 30 pm Rev E C Staley and Rev Albert Monkman officiating. Buried in Osceola cemetery beside his parents.
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George Fredrick der
Pella
Iowa
Leonard
Marie Iler
Clarks
Nancy Hartman
Stromsburg
Dave Wilson
G. W. Rice
Twin Falls
Idaho
Eddie Iler
Gothenburg
Roy Iler
C.C.F Osceola Lodge No
Nebraska
Methodist
Osceola
E. C. Staley
Albert Monkman
Rural electrification advances in Polk County
At a July 3 hearing the State Railway Commission granted the Polk County Rural Public Power District permission to build 75 miles of transmission lines in the northwest part of the county. Construction is set to begin by August with contractor Mr. Sandberg on site. Farmers are eager to connect, and REA funds cover construction only. Extensions after completion will be paid by users. The district seeks electricians and linemen from Stromsburg to standardize labor and material prices.
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State Railway Commission
Polk County
REA
Stromsburg
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Title
The Methodist church reports Sunday activities led by Pastor Albert Monkman with El ton Berck as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. features the sermon An Aid to Keeping Cool. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Intermediate league meets at 6:30 p.m.
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Methodist Church
Elton Berck
Albert Monkman
Town Seeks Help Stop Birds Harmful Shooting
Citizens urged to curb shooting birds with air rifles and slingshots as birds reduce insect pests. City Clerk notes importance of protecting local wildlife and pest control.
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Guy F. Ball
Miss Ruby Wieseman and Miss Ethel Tasler Return Home
Miss Ruby Wieseman and Miss Ethel Tasler returned to ONeill Nebraska on Sunday after visiting the past week with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Chris Wieseman. Mr and Mrs Stephen Brooks and Mrs Sidney Graham and son Rex of Silver Creek were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Wieseman
Ethel Tasler
O’neil
Nebraska
Chris Wieseman
Stephen Brooks
Sidney Graham
Rex
Silver Creek
Richard Brooks
Fairview Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Visits
Local families host relatives and friends from Omaha Lincoln and California. Visitors include Rev McClure's Omaha parents two Wisely sisters in Gem Kansas and Mrs VanHoosen of Los Angeles arriving to spend time with Amelia Hester. Also listed are hospital runs dinners outings and club gatherings around Fairview with multiple households hosting and traveling to Osceola Denver Lincoln and Denver.
Wheat flowing into Osceola elevators as harvest peaks
Both local elevators stay open evenings to handle the daily harvest. Wheat test scores range from 41 to 62 with an average of twelve bushels per acre, a low of seven and a high of fourteen. E. E. Burritt reports an unusually large yield of 25 bushels per acre.
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Osceola
E. E. Burritt
Card of Thanks from Leo Kresha
Leo Kresha thanks the Osceola Fire Department and friends for their help in putting out a house fire at his residence last week.
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Osceola
Community Notes on Local Visits and Travels
Poles Mr and Mrs Ronzo Steele left for Los Angeles after a stay with W C Steele. Miss Joe Marsh of Polson Montana visited D H Westfall family and heads to Topeka then Mexico City. Numerous neighbors and relatives shared Sunday visits, picnics and trips to Lincoln Grand Island York Battle Creek and Riverside Park.
Making Plans for the Polk County Fair
Secretary Jay Hastings coordinates Polk County's annual fair at the fair grounds starting August 24. A beauty pageant selects Miss Polk County to compete in Lincoln, with acts contracted and a motto of Bigger and Better Than Ever. Gate admission rises while quarter stretch remains free.
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Jay Hastings
Polk County
Wll
Lincoln
Hail Damages Reported Across County After Monday Storm
Rain and hail struck the Osceola area late Monday with Shelby and Swede Home receiving more than an inch. Several local farms including those of Ed Wagner John Huggler Alfred Kuhner and a Dr Smith and K A Cornish suffered damage. Insurance covered many losses and adjusters were on site early Tuesday to assess claims.
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Osceola
Shelby
Swede Home
Ed Wagner
John Huggler
Alfred Kuhner
Dr. Smith
K. A. Cornish
Medical Facts From Folk County Medical Society Bulletin
A report on public health efforts notes the American Association for Motor Vehicle Safety plans to publish the American Journal of Safety this month and recounts the Red Cross Highway Emergency First Aid Program. It cites Englewood New Jersey measures against venereal disease and urges thorough tuberculosis screening, warning that 70,000 annual deaths persist and 700,000 are incapacitated.
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American Association For Motor Vehicle Safety, Inc
American Journal of Safety
Association
Brooklyn
New York
American Red Cross
Board of Health of
Englewood
New Jersey
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Omaha Baking Company
Oscar Corbett
Ben Schmoker
Corbett
Schmoker
Adolph Heimer
Baby
Werner Hinze
Rising City
Shelby Hospital
Arthur Stanton
Gary
Ind
Carrie Thelen
George Ballenger
S. W. Ballenger
Auto
Rexburg
Zern
Merle Cunningham
Portland
Oregon
Cornelius Kelley
Detroit
Michigan
John Rasp
North Platte
A. E. Lebds
Floyd Hester
Campbell
Mr. Hester
Everett Reece
Nancy
A. O. Leiber
Margaret Ann
Osceola Hospital
Eklund
A. O. Eichhorn
Peoria
Mamie Carroll
Grafton
Hackberry
West Side
Fairview
McClure
Emil Bursehs
Ed _ Sandbach
Worden
Ill
Roy Horst
Sandbach
Mrs. Horst
Dolly Fineey
Cemetery Association
Nell Wisely
Tom Meacham
Gem
Roy VanHoosen
Amelia Hester
Fred Wescoat
Harvey McKeag
James McKeag
Dave Hoy
Alice Lohr
Edith van Alstine
Deloras Hayes
Dane Hayes
Ed Hayes
Denver
Will Nuebdel
Paul Wisely
Ed Sandbach
Anna Love
Hilbert Buchta
Wm. Dake
George Buchta
Mina Buchta
Rev. L. Lohr
Calmar
Leo Kresha
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