Osceola Beats Central City 5-4 in League Apr 1 Clash
Osceola traveled to Central City last Sunday and won 5 to 4 after a late rally by Central. Osceola’s lineup featured Grossnicklaus and Kailey among others, while Central City scored in the late innings but fell short. Next Sunday Osceola faces Stromsburg on the home lot in a bid for a fifth straight win. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL NEWS lists recent admissions and discharges.
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Csceola
Central City
Osceola
Sth
Wren Central
Stromsburg
Wbrho
Clayton
Moats
Brandes
Holmes
MecaMahon
M Black
Powell
Black
Osecoola
Grossnicklaus
Hastings
Flolmes
Veterans of Foreign Wars District Meeting Notice
Veterans who served abroad may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. District Meeting set for July 28 at Swanson's Hall Stromsburg with sessions 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Signed by Douglas B. Stever Quartermaster Post 4998.
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Swanson’s Hall
Stromsburg
Douglas B. Stever
Quartermaster Post
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Circle
District 18 residents Mr and Mrs Leny Enyeart and son from Grand Island were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Or Ville Enyeart. Mrs Josie Benda hosted a picnic at Pawnee Park in honor of her son and daughter in law and family. Raymond Benda and family of Los Angeles recently visited and returned home. Mrs Leo Lassek and daughter visited relatives near Monroe with the Zelasny family. Adolph Bernt spent Sunday with Columbus friends while Edmund Lassek traveled to Omaha after visiting his brother Lee and family. Mr and Mrs Lee Hegi and family were Tuesday evening callers with the Micek family.
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Leny Enyeart
Grand Island
Or Ville Enyeart
Josie Benda
Pawnee Park
Raymond Benda
Los Angeles
Leo Lassek
Lawrence Larson
Harlan C. Carlson
Guy
C. W. Hennings
Mildred Watson
Ruth Adel Fulton
Lewis Kerr
Whitmore
Geneva
Howard McKeag
Dale Thompson
Wayne
Edw. Crossant
Lowell Hanson
Chris Fleck
Omaha
A. Teegerstrom
Grace Burnham
York
Della Johnson
Denver
Howell Cox
Don Hennings
Stromsburg Park
Marvel Berck
Lincoln
Axel Olson
Ulysses
Kansas
Oakland
Calif
W. L. Obrist
Stromsburg
Charles Hoffer
Wayland
N. S. Abolt
Albert Teegerstrom
Central City
Pearl Teegerstrom
Ralph Radley
Richard Barman
Local Visitors and Socials Highlight Osceola Week
Mrs Leeder of Omaha visits Wesley Chapel with daughter Mrs Don Jarmin and family. Rudolph Sandin William Farvis Alcent Anderson and Edgar Wisely and families with Mrs Ida Farris enjoyed a picnic in Osceola park. Mrs Engelbert Gabel attended a shower for Mrs Harry Fil linger. Albert Engelbert and Duane Gabel went to the Oma ha Air Show. Dick Merrick returned from Lincoln General Hospital and is recovering. Leo Albers and family attended a birthday party in Columbus for Mrs Harold Cockson sr. Engelbert Gabel and family visited Lincoln last Tuesday.
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Wesley Chapel
Leeder
Omaha
Don Jarmin
Rudolph Sandin
William Farvis
Alcent
Anderson
Edgar Wisely
Ida Farris
Osceola Park
Engelbert Gabel
Harry Fillinger
Albert
Engelbert
Duane Gabel
Dick Merrick
Lincoln General Hospital
Leo Albers
Columbus
Harold Cockson Sr
Lincoln
Fairview Social Notes and Visitors Summary
Fairview residents shared family visits as Mrs. Dake recovered at home and Mrs. Hastings was honored at a Cemetery Society shower. Ralph Hemmer from Monroe stayed with the Hemmer family. Olive Carlson and Marcia Stohl attended an Omaha Air Show. Emma Peterson of Stromsboro visited C R Carlson’s family. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Able, formerly Zetha Norvis. Lanny McCormick visited his grandparents in Stromsburg. Virgil Meacham and Donnie arrived from California for a visit.
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John Young
Fullerton
C. L. Dake
C. R. Carlson
Stuart Able
Able
Zetha Norvis
Lanny MicCormick
Stromsburg
Wm. Dake
Virgil Meacham
Donnie
California
Meacham
Residents catch up during summertime travels in Stromsburg
Mrs J L Olson and Edna take Miss Margaret Olson to Lincoln en route to Chicago after a two week stay with her parents. Clara Anderson arrives from St Cloud Minnesota to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Victor Anderson. Mrs O V Eschliman visits Grand Island with son Clifford and family. Wesley Hultquist visits from Oregon to see his brother Arthur Hallquist. Red Cross representative Besse Allen works in Polk County. Harland Fusby returns to work at First National Bank after vacation. Rev W G Holmberg and family head to Minneapolis and Deer Lake for vacation. Ted Britain and two children stop in Stromsburg en route to Kansas for a longer visit with Ben Berger and family.
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Stromsburg
J. L. Olson
Edna
Margaret Olson
Lincoln
Chicago
Illinois
Anna Webber
Clara Anderson
St. Cloud
Minnesota
Victor Anderson
O. V. Eschliman
Clifford
Grand Island
Wesley Hultquist
Oregon
Arthur Hallquist
Besse Allen
American Red Cross
St. Louis
Polk County
Harland Fusby
First National Bank
W. G. Holmberg
Ruth
Lloyd Erickson
Minneapolis
Deer Lake
Wisconsin
Ted Britain
Sunnyside
Washington
Kansas
Ben Berger
Dr Hess DDT Fly Spray A Quick Killer
Dr Hess DDT Fly Spray is praised as a fast acting insecticide. It is sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co.
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Dr. Hess
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
County 4-H Club plans for County Fair entries
The July Heine Thnen 4-H Club meeting at the Vic Sterup home drew 100 percent attendance. Members vow full exhibit participation at the County Fair with two boys entering purebred litters, four in market class including a 12 pig litter, two Holstein heifers, and a Brown Swiss heifer. Tom Brigham leads, and girls make towels as projects. All plan to attend the 4-H picnic.
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County Extension
Heine Thnen
Vic Sterup
Polk County
Glen Kresha
Tom Brigham
Hat
Tom Sterup
Merle Ihnen
Dick Sterup
Jim Sterup
Billie Ihnen
Robert Logan
Donald Sterup
Jim From
Estimating Alfalfa Seed Prospects for E C 168
Local office reports ongoing requests for guidance on alfalfa seed production under E C 168. Samples from several fields and last year’s extension exhibit aid growers in deciding whether to seed or harvest hay, noting hay often yields higher returns than seed unless favorable conditions exist.
Fall fieldwork and conservation plans urged on farms
Farmers are urged to thresh and plow for fall seedings and plan grassed waterways terraces and cleanups. Demonstrations of conservation practices and septic system water projects will be scheduled soon. Consider brom grass and alfalfa plantings as stands thin from two years of drought and corn prices rise.
Bug club meeting at Mars home leaders LeRoy Rhodes
The BUG club met at the home of their leader Mars LeRoy Rhodes Monday forenoon. Roll call was absent from the readable text.
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BUG Club
Mars
LeRoy Rhodes
Merry Makers 4 H Club Demonstrates Food and Sewing
The Merry Makers 4 H Club met at Alice Linquist home. Gwenda Fae Ramp and Mary Lou Sandall demonstrated egg preparation. The sewing group discussed sewing machine parts and judged holders and shoulder covers. Carlyn Strand and Jeanelle Kroger named to the program committee.
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Merry Makers 4-H Club
Alice Linquist
Gwenda Fae Ramp
Mary Lou Sandall
Carlyn Strand
Jeanelle Kroger
Laura Skinner Hosts Flying Fingers 4-H Club Meeting
Laura Skinner acted as hostess for the Flying Fingers 4-H Club Tuesday. After a brief business meeting led by president Rugene Lees the girls judged needle cases pin cushions and hems for wash dresses. It was Laura's birthday and she received several gifts. Lunch followed.
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Laura Skinner
Rugene Lees
Laura
Controlling earworms on corn with mineral oil treatment
Farmers should apply ten to twenty drops of plain or prepared mineral oil at the base of corn silks to prevent earworms. Use an eye dropper or oil can. Treat when silks wilt or four to five days after silks appear. Clipping silks and the bush tip can help but is less effective than oil.
Polk County Fair Seeks Livestock Exhibits and Stock
Fair management invites farmers to bring stock and exhibits for the upcoming Polk County Fair open livestock competitions. Participants are urged to prepare entries for the agriculture building and stock pens to support this year’s event.
Polk News Highlights Local Visits and Milestones
Mr and Mrs James Green visit Central City with John Volkman family. J B Myers celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary with dinner at Ray Myers home. Vandeline Bush resigns from Davis Pharmacy replaced by Arlene Hahn. Helen Hoffman joins Ruth Green dinner guest and Vandeline Bush receives gifts at shower. Everett Green visits Omaha. Albert Peterson to Lincoln hospital.
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James Green
John Volkman
Central City
J. B. Myers
Ray Myers
Z. F. Myers
Florence Myers
Dwight
Clarence Myers
Betty Sperry
Mable Dornburg
Stromsburg Hospital
Milton Anderson
Vandeline Bush
Jerold Ruzicka
Miss Bush
Calmer Jones
Fairbury
Nettie Jones
Clyde Cantrell
Helen Hoffman
Wisses Arlene
Virginia Green
Osceola
John Stohs
LeRoy
Kansas
H. F. Stohs
Ruth Green
Davis Pharmacy
Johnson Gisler Nuptials In Stromsburg Osceola Bridegroom
The marriage of Velma Johnson and Bertyl Gissler was held at the bride's father Carl Johnson home near Stromsburg at 4 pm Monday July 22 with Rev. Maurice Lewenson officiating. A reception for 24 followed a two course luncheon.
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Dorothy Jones
Leonard Gissler
LaVerne Jones
Dorothy Jean Peterson
Arnie Johnson
Stromsburg High School
Triple A
Rudolph Gissler Hving
Osceola
Osceola High School
University of Nebraska
Maysville
Kentucky
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Formation Meeting Invited
All ladies invited to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at Swanson's Hall Stromsburg on July 28. Sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–3:50 p.m. to organize Post 4998 Auxiliary for county post. eligibility 16+ with husband, brother, or son who served abroad.
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Swanson’s Hall
Stromsburg
Are You Eligible for the Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary invites eligible women to join for 1947 with dues of 1.25. Eligibility includes wives, mothers, sisters, or daughters of Legion members or those who died serving in World War II or II. Dues notices and blanks are available from Mrs. Matt Anderson or Mrs. D W McFadden. Meetings occur on the 3rd Friday each month and dues should be collected by August 1 for unit credit before the state conversion.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Matt Anderson
D. W McFadden
Osceola Club hears book review and plans next meeting
The Osceola Project Club met with Mrs. Bertha Berck last Tuesday and next convenes August 20 with Mrs. Zedicher. A book review on Starling of the White House was given by Mrs. I D Huston. Mrs. Maurice Van Houten and son visited from New Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Gissler attended a local wedding, and tributes and welcomes filled a week of community events.
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Osceola Project Club
Bertha Berck
I. D. Huston
Starling
White House
Zedicher
Maurice van Houten
New Hampton
Rudolph Gissler
Bertyl
Velma Johnson
George Gehre
Nadene
Harold
Spokane
Wagh
Osceola
Rev
John Herrmann
Lincoln
Dan Runties
Esther Herrmann
Raymond Hastings
Fairview Hall
Beulah Cemetery
Steeple
B.D.G. Club
DeLores Grossnicklaus
Dorothy Brigham
Mauritz A. Swanson
Mauritz Swanson
Robert
Fred
Seattle
Washington
Herbert Flodman
John Carlson
Knerr, longtime Greens Chapel resident, passes away
Cc B Knerr, long time Greens Chapel resident, died at his farm home Monday night after a weeklong illness. He had seemed better earlier in the day and helped with chores. Death came suddenly in the evening. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Osceola
N. S. Gooden
Knerr
B. Knerr
Greens Chapel
Markets Fluctuate As Ceilings Lifted For Now
The note explains that markets have been volatile after ceilings were lifted and local dealers cannot quote prices. When prices stabilize, the publication aims to offer market quotes again.
Proper shoe fit and wear for comfort and safety
The article advises taking time to ensure shoes fit both feet, testing in standing and walking, and considering occasions. It warns against high narrow heels for long standing work, notes safety footwear in factories, and suggests two pairs to extend leather life plus maintenance for long wear.
Greens Chapel News Briefs Include Numerous Local Visits
A parade of visitors and picnics fills Greens Chapel scenes with Mr. and Mrs. Carlson and guests from Chicago. Della Johnson of Denver visits family. many local households host relatives from Omaha Lincoln York and California amid weekend outings and park picnics at Buckley Park and Stromsburg.
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C. Koczor
Gooden
A. Hanson
M. Richards
Tt. Peterson
Stromsburg Surgical
Barbara Straten
Richard Koczor
Janette Knight
N. Jean
H. Malek
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Life
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