Memorial Day Services Draw Large Local Crowd
Memorial Day programs began with a parade by American Legion members Auxiliary ladies Boy and Girl Scouts and the Legion Hall band. Rev John Oberg gave the invocation the audience sang America Florence Ball read Lincoln Gettysburg Address W W Norton delivered the memorial address and the High School Girls Sextette performed. Alice Schott read her prize essay on National Defense. The crowd then moved to the cemetery for the graveside service and paying respects to the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Legion Hall
John Oberg
America
Fred Schumann
Florence Ball
Lincoln
W. W. Norton
Alice Schott
Much moisture received during the past week
Rain fell across the eastern county over Saturday and Monday totaling over an inch with slightly less in the Polk area. A cloud burst southwest of Stromsburg dumped two inches in a short period, washing out corn. Water ran six inches deep on Highway 66 for a quarter mile. Overall the rains benefited crops.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Community notices and visits mark Greens Chapel week
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid plans a June 12 meeting with Waiberry Local No 57 FECU gathering June 13. A Sunday June 15 Children Day includes a basket dinner after services. Rev Hix spoke at Decoration Day at Hoffer Cemetery. Attendees included multiple families from Lincoln Lincoln Denver Millerton Grand Island and Omaha. Local residents visited and traveled between Neligh Holdrege and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens ‘Chapel
Ladies Aid
Waiberry Local No. 57
FECU
Hix
Hoffer Cemetery
John Nebbergall
Lincoln
Roy Bond
Lodgepole
Oscar Blevins
Ruth Craig
Millerton
Robert Lanin
Grand Island
Mabel McKeag
Henry Olson Jr
Denver
D. E. Powell
Henry Olson Sr
A. P. Carlson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
W. L. Obrist
Homer Batty
Mott
Berggren
Harlow Doggett
Brewster
J. L. Doggett
Nina Burke
Berea
Marquette
Robert Burke
Nina
Kenneth Johnson
A. M. Rasmussen
J. E. Anderson
Omaha
Forest Bergren
Chas. Peterson
Lyle Johnson
Ella Johnson
Holdrege
Johnson
Lyle Holm
Neligh
Teachers College
Kearney
Estelle Jaworowski and Richard Kreski Wed at St Marys
Miss Estelle Jaworowski and Richard Kreski of Chicago were married in a Nuptial High Mass at St Marys Church on May 31. Father Ed Jaworowski officiated. Attendants were Henry and Delphine Jaworowski, siblings of the bride. The bride is the sister of the officiating priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Jaworowski
Richard Kreski Oth
Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Ed Jaworowski
Henry
Delphine Jaworowski
Jaworowski
Polk County Extension Executive Board Meet at Treasurer’s Home
The Polk County Extension Executive Board met at the home of Treasurer Dwight Newcomer and his wife Monday evening. A business and social evening was enjoyed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cruise, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deeter of Shelby, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hahn, and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Lindburg of Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Extension Executive Board
Dwight Newcomer
Ray Cruise
Arthur Deeter
Shelby
Lloyd Hahn
M. G. Lindburg
Polk
Harold Hedlund Leads Top Prizes at Nebraska Sheep Show
In Omaha, the Lamb and Wool Congress drew growers from nearly twenty Nebraska counties. Hedlund of Polk County led the ten top lamb pens, joined by Lorenz, Clark, Stahly, Christensen, Williamson, Kennedy, Foster, Shanks and Wilson from various counties. Hedlund also placed fourth in lamb carcass. The two day event, first in Nebraska, was run by the University of Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service with the Omaha Livestock Exchange. County representatives included Bard, Hedlund, Cruise, Morrill, and Tooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Congress
Harold Hedlund
Polk County
Joe E. Lorenz
Saline County
James Clark
Buffalo Co
P. F. Stahly & Son
Seward Co
Earl Christensen
Dodge Co
Dick Williamson & Son
Phelps Co
Willard Kennedy
Burt Co
Roy Foster
York Co
R. B. Shanks
Nemaha
Arthur Wilson
Johnson Co
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Omaha Livestock Exchange
Polk
Frank A. Bard
Ray L. Cruise
Osceola
Arthur Morrill
Stromsburg
E.S. Tooker
Silver Creek
Food Stamp Sales Totals by May in Several Towns
May food stamp sales reported for Orange Stamps Polk area totaled 337 dollars. Shelby recorded 894 dollars. Stromsburg First National logged 385 dollars and Stromsburg Bank 430 dollars. Osceola reported 719 dollars in stamp sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg First National
Stromsburg Bank
Osceola
Local Social Roundup From Albion District 18
Tom Branigan of Albion was an overnight guest at the Maurice Branigan home. Col umbus visitors Dr and Mrs Elliott called on Adolph Bernt. Augustin family hosted relatives near Silver Creek and California vacationers Geneieve Mell and Dean. Lin colon trip for Miss Mary Rose and Miss Loyola Kosch preceded a Denver visit for Mrs Tina Janicek. A picnic honored Mr and Mrs Harry Huddleston of Denver. Club met at Jeff Miller home with prizes to Mrs Hecker Hasselbach Johansen Alta Micek and Mrs McMeekin. Johansen returned from Texas and Dale Enyeart came home after six months in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Branigan
Albion
Maurice Branigan
Elliott
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Bill Augustin
Silver Creek
Mary Rose
Loyola Kosch
Columbus Park
Harry Huddleston
Denver
Colo
Tina Janicek
Gus Benda
Jeff Miller
Hecker
Hasselbach
Johansen
Alta Micek
McMeekin
Texas
Dale Enyeart
California
Denver Visit By Local Families
Emil Hernbloom Mrs. Teckle Larson and Mr and Mrs Wm H Larson spent Sunday and Monday visiting in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hernbloom
Teckle Larson
Wm. H. Larson
Denver
Local Visits and Memorial Day Trips in Stromsburg
Mrs. Robert Lannin of Grand Island visits Stromsburg with Sam Miller relatives. Frank Lauerman returns from a California honeymoon with Mrs. Lauerman and June Goodrich. Numerous local families travel to Grand Island, Webster, Denver, Bradshaw, Central City, and Beaver City for visits and Memorial Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Robert Lannin
Grand Island
Sam Miller
Tom Kries
Frank Lauerman
California
Simonsen
June Goodrich
Carl Borgstrom
C. A. Atkinson
Thompson
Betty
Mavis ‘Hultquist
Ernest Johnson
Wahoo
Webster
South Dakota
Mr. Johnson
Hult
Buckley Park
Fred Peterson
Alvin Swanson Jr
Denver
Colorado
Osceola
Herman Anderson
R. E. Nelson
Central City
Ralph MacPrang
Henry Fillman
Near York
Fillman
Baker
Ira W. Ready
Duane
Aileen
Franklin
Mr. Ready
A. T. Ready
Beaver City
Vacation Bible School Inspires Attendance at Local Church
The Presbyterian Church reports strong turnout and interest during this week’s Vacation Bible School. Programs include a Sunday School at 10 a.m. with children’s activities, and a Friday Bible Class at Kensington. Nettie Ball and Tressie Brown lead the serving committee. Right Sight Glasses are advertised by Crouse- Tex Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Kensington
Nettie Ball
Tressie Brown
Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Polk County Social Notes Include Multiple Visits and News
The Polk column records dinners and visits across towns. Rev. and Mrs Pengelly entertain in Lincoln. Leila Baack visits Hampton. Patricia Ruzicka welcomed as eight pound baby girl. Attendees include Sundbergs, Wurtzs, Carlsons, Petersons, Isaacsons, and numerous relatives and friends at homes, picnics, weddings, and Congregational events. Dr Beatrice hosts Homesteader Days ads, Luther League in Newman Grove, and Decoration Day gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Pengelly
Mary
Benkleman
Stuart Pengelly
Lincoln
Oscar Sundberg
Leiah Friederman
Denver
Henry Sandell
Bailey
Leila Baack
Hampton
Leo Wurtz
Louis Ruzicka
Patricia
Anis Swanson
John Evans
Shelby
Illinois
H. G. Brauer
John Kruse
Hamilton
Montana
Walter Carlson
A. T. Carlson
Stromsburg
C. R. Peterson
Beatrice
Arnold Isaacson
Daniels
J. M. Woodard
Aurora
Vera Stevens
Omaha
E. C. Cramer
Larry
Flora Trapp
Vernon
Minnesota
Louis Trapp
York
Doc
Henry Smith
Arthur Dose
Marcia Bankson
Newman Grove
Walter Kupke
Schlidsert
Manley, Neb
C. A
Osceola Man Promoted in Army Cadre at Fort Bliss
Staff Sergeant Floyd Comfort, son of Mrs. Howard Comfort of Osceola, was promoted to first sergeant as part of a cadre formed from 783 mechanized warfare specialists from Fort Knox. The cadre, drawn from the First Armored Division, trained as tank commanders and support personnel and will man four strategically located camps and forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Armored
Floyd Comfort
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Comfort
Howard Comfort
Fire destroys shed near Osceola residence
The Osceola fire department responded around three pm Friday to Miss Eunice Anderson’s home west of the square. Flames engulfed a shed with metal siding. interior completely destroyed. Firefighters saved the adjacent frame building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Local families gather for reunions and visits across Nebraska
Mrs Ruth Kier and son Wendell visit her parents in Denver along with Mr and Mrs E J Brown and other relatives. Dozens attend family reunions in Columbus Fuller ton and Shelby. Visitors include Minnie White Omaha, Veron Howell South Bend, Indiana and many Lincoln Gresham Osceola Stromsburg Oakland Calif. families join gatherings across Macy Osceola area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kier
Wendell
Denver
E. J. Brown
Minnie White
Omaha
Earl Watts
Tom
Norman McKeag
Wood River
Jas. McKeag Sr
Mabel McKeag
Lincoln
McKeag
Bill Bahr
Vernon Howell
Tony Voker
John Elks
Gresham
Bernice Brown
James McKeag Jr
Horace McKeag
Russell
Fullerton
Hollie Grossnicklaus
Dorothy Gondringer
Shelby
Margaret Gondringer
Jack Johnston
Huddleston
Osceola Park
Maurice Watts
Buckley Park
Fred Pfeiffer
Greenbelt
Pfeiffer
Margaret Thomas
Elmer Allinder
Jennie Johnson
Osceola
Minnie Weeden
Betty Pierson
Sharon
Stromsburg
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Opal
Argablight
Bertha. Robertson
Gloria
Betty
Oakland
Calif
James Pearson
Clem Marak
Company F Holds Reunion in Osceola
The Company F supply train of the 89th Division held a reunion in Osceola on Sunday. About twenty members and their families attended, plus a larger crowd. A midday banquet took place at Hotel Osceola and the afternoon was spent in the city park with representation from Holdrege Minden Neligh Lincoln Stromsburg Shelby Hastings. Werner Johansen and Otto B Nelson from here are members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sward
Swede Home Lutheran ‘Church
Eunice Swanson
Otto Swanson
John Evans
Ira Evans
Shelby, Iowa
Lillie Chindgren
Lohengrin
Center Isle
Kenneth Mentink
Osceola
Harley Lund
Minden
Iowa
Betty Thelander
Frances Toline
Brent McBeth
Rev. Sward
Miss Chindgren
Mendelssohn
Esther Evans
Shelby
Bertha Anderson
Rose Lee Swedenburg
Osceola High School
Osceola Hospital News Briefs
Miss Vertie Heitzman was discharged from the hospital Sunday. Mrs. Harold Reichwein of Surprise returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rhodes of Gresham became parents to a baby boy born last Thursday, and they left the hospital for home Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Foster entered the hospital Thursday for medical aid. Mrs. Albert Johansen, after major surgery two weeks ago, returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital
Vertie Heitzman
Harold Reichwein
Surprise
Dale Rhodes
Gresham
Jack Foster
Albert Johansen
Buchta Family Visit Highlights Local Weekend Stay
Jay Buchta and his daughter Helen traveled from St. Paul Minnesota to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Buchta. Park Davis pure vanilla extract will not freeze or bake out and is available at Crouse Tex Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Buchta
Helen
St. Paul
Minnesota
John Buchta
Park-Davis
Crouse-Tex
Polk County Farmers Back Wheat Marketing Quota
In Polk County 804 votes were cast on wheat marketing quotas with 690 yes and 114 no, an 86 percent approve rate. Absentee ballots from landlords and tenants were allowed after an amendment. Supporters say quotas will raise wheat prices and ensure loans on harvest or indemnity wheat, aligning with national support for fair farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Robert C. Taddiken
Polk County Agricultural Conservation Association
Osceola Young Lady Injured In Auto CrashThursday
Miss Carlyss Swanson, 23, of Osceola, hospitalized with a forehead gash and internal injuries after her car collided with a vehicle driven by Russell Anderson four miles south of Osceola. The crash occurred Thursday morning at an intersection while Swanson headed to work in the Triple A office. Anderson was uninjured and both cars were only lightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyss Swanson
Abel Swanson
Osceola
Russell Anderson
Here
Swanson
Triple A
Anderson
Bible Schools In Progress Here This Week
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church runs through Friday June 13 with 40 already enrolled. Two departments operate under Rev A W Lapthorne and staff, offering worship, Bible study, memory work and hand work for children in grades one through eight. The Lutheran School began May 26 and is nearly finished with 26 children enrolled under Rev Oberg and assistants Mrs Clarence Carlson and Miss DeEtte Hedlund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. W. Lapthorne
Jean Lapthorne
Glenna VanHorn
Freda Buchholz
Alberta Berck
The
Lutheran Church
Oberg
Clarence Carlson
DeEtte Hedlund
Swede Home Ladies Aid Meeting and Memorial Day Visitors
Swede Home Ladies Aid plans a June 12 meeting with hosts Mrs. Herbert Flodman and Mrs. Herman Carlson. Various visitors arrive through Memorial Day, including Denver residents and families from Stanton Iowa. Several local relations and guests stay at the Sander Peterson and Ax el Fredrickson homes over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander Peterson
J. W. Kohout
Charles
Denver
Ansel Fredrickson
Ralph Nordberg
Mary Ferrell
C. F. Lindgren
Immanual Lindgren
Lowell Bennett
David Walline
Lucille
Alvin Anderson
Axel Fredrickson
Herrmanns and Palmer Visit from Los Angeles Arrive
Dr and Mrs Victor Herrmann and Alfred Palmer from Los Angeles arrive this week to visit Mr and Mrs A J Herrmann and other relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Herrmann
Alfred Palmer
Los Angeles
California
A. J. Herrmann
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Hackberry News
U.S
I. A
Stoner News
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