County Valuation Higher This Year
Polk County records show a 1926 total personal property valuation of 5 236 305 up from 4 931 610 last year an increase of 304 696 The report lists heads of cattle horses hogs chickens grains hay automobiles trucks and other assets with values and counts including 21 296 cattle 870 820 8 847 horses 495 725 1425 dogs 14 280 25 637 hogs 476 590 9752 dozen chickens 48 770 and notes one airplane 25 in value plus 998 pianos 95 725 and jewelry 19 125 The article also notes local social activity and various residents' movements and events.
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Polk County
Local News Roundup Highlights Visits Births and Trips
Shippings of stock and cattle moved by W F Dunn and Geo Anglehardt. Mrs Ruby McKenzie visited Osceola relatives. A baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Howard Yates on Monday June 14. Children's Day programs were postponed due to rain. Multiple residents and visitors travel to York and Lake Placid. A Crop Special train plans were announced with county agents. A girl weighing seven and a half pounds was born to C C Taylor and his wife. A surprise party honored Sophia Kresha for her birthday with guests from Omaha and Greeley.
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Ethel Blake
Lake Placid Club
Essex County
New York
M. E. Church
Fred Randell
York
Rs. Henry Randell
R. E Holland
W. B. Adal
Stromsburg
Union Pacific Railroad
C. C. Taylor
Sidney
Nebr
Taylor
Geo. Boss
Boss
Sophia Kresha
Lulu Fillinger
Joe Zam
Mrs Jenks
Gree Iy
Howard Kirsch
Effie Kropatsch
Omaha
Community Notes Highlight Ida Olson Recovery and Local Weddings
Stromsburg reports Ida Olson recovering after surgery at Home hospital. Local residents travel to Omaha and Lincoln for visits and weddings. Laurence Kemmer and Harriet Cruise wed in Lincoln. Stromsburg connections include Peter Kemmer, Carl Olson, and Earl Strom families. Numerous travels and summer plans noted among residents and former schoolmates.
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Ida Olson
Kenneth Moore
Omaha
Edna ‘Olson
Alfred Kemmer
Harrison Nursery, Company of
York
Governor McMullen Speaks on Citizenship at Shelby
Governor Adam McMullen addressed a large Shelby audience at the Shelby Theatre, stressing equal citizenship rights, the duty to vote, and civic obligations. He warned that neglect of law obedience and education could threaten Nebraska’s prosperity and urged faith in God and community institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Community Club
Adam McMullen
Shelby
Shelby Theatre
America
Big land sale completed near Osceola and Silver Creek
A. B. Hedbloom of Stromsburg sold the Aaron Anderson estate farm two miles southeast of Osceola to G. J. Mentink. Mentink then sold his farm three miles east of Osceola to E. M. Watts, while Mr. and Mrs. Watts sold their farm south of Silver Creek to S. J. Cornwell and George Buchta. The deal totaled 70400 dollars with possession next spring, buyers paying about 60 percent of boom prices.
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A. B. Hedbloom
Stromsburg
Aaron Anderson
Osceola
G. J. Mentink
Mr. Menink
E. M. Watts
South Selby Club Sets June 24 Meeting at Skidmore Home
The South Shelby Club will meet on June 24 at the home of Mrs. Lena Skidmore with Mrs. Bessie Island as assistant hostess and the Misses Skidmore as program leaders. Each member may bring an invited guest if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shelby
Lena Skidmore
Bessie Island
Misses Skidmore
Osceola High School Alumni Banquet At Methodist Church
Osceola High School alumni gathered Tuesday evening at the Methodist Church parlors for a banquet with scarlet and cream decor. The program included a business session, the president's message by M. A. Mills Jr, songs, and senior stunts. Officers elected for the next year were President P. W. Horst, Vice President Jay Carson, Secretary Pearle Matheson, and Treasurer Wilma Pike.
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Osceola High School
Methodist Church
M. A. Mills, Jr
P. W. Horst
Jay Carson
Pearle Matheson
Wilma Pike
Golden Rod Club Meets at Swede Home
The Golden Rod Sewing Club of Swede Home met on Tuesday June 8 at Miss Laura Peterson home. About 16 members attended and a tasty refreshment was served. The next meeting is planned for Miss Helen Wilts home on June 1.
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Golden Rod Sewing Club
Laura Peterson
Helen Wilits
Married Virginia Omney Weds Ray Anderson in Grand Island
Miss Virginia Mae Omney and Ray C. Anderson were married in Grand Island on June 2. After a brief stay with relatives they plan to visit northern Nebraska and South Dakota. A reception for the couple was held at the groom’s parents’ home. The Andersons reside near Stromsburg and are formerly of Osceola.
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Virginia Mae Omney
Ray C. Anderson
Albert EB. Anderson
Grand Island
South Dakota
Andersons
Stromsburg
Osceola
Narrow escape in auto accident near Platte river bridge
Miss Emma Scholz 23 of Shelby suffered a gash needing three stitches after a car driven by her brother Arthur upset in a ditch north of the Platte River bridge at about 7 30 Friday. Emma and siblings Johnny and Esther suffered minor injuries. they walked a half mile to city before medical help and were bound to Columbus for their aunt funeral.
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Emma Scholz
Shelby
Platte River Bridge
Miss Scholz
Arthur
Emma
Arthur Scholz
Johnny
Esther
B. C. Tiesing
Olver Schiebel
Wuntil
That Vacation Trip It Lure of Distance and Local Retreats
The piece argues distance fuels travel interest but suggests Europe is not required for a restorative vacation. It touts Nebraska and Polk County as affordable, accessible getaways and notes two weeks of simple home relaxation can rejuvenate one’s spirit. It emphasizes a mental shift turning next door into a distant destination.
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Europe
Nebraska
Polk County
Obituary of Mrs William Rasp of Gresham Nebr
Mrs William Rasp dies after seven years of poor health at her Gresham home on June 11 aged 83. Born Anna Schlee in Württemberg Germany, she immigrated 46 years ago, lived near Buffalo New York and Hackberry Precinct Polk County before moving to Gresham. Survived by husband Jacob/Eppier, two children Fred Eppier and Mrs William Stamm, stepchildren Elmer Rasp and Mrs Gertrude Dunbier, thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral June 13 at Presbyterian Church, Gresham, burial Blue Ridge Cemetery.
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Gresham
William ‘Rasp
Anna Schlee
Wurtemberg
Germany
Nebr
Jacob Eppier
Fred Eppier
Buffalo
New York
William Stamm
Shelby
Jesus
Elmer Rasp
Gertrude Dunbier
Polk County
Erhart Schlee
Clarence
G. T. Savery
Presbyterian Church
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
Mrs. Ted Nicholas and son return from a week with an aunt near Lincoln. Bake sale by Business Woman's League at Anderson Mercantile Co. This week's social include an old time dance at Edward Messing's home and Kensington hosted by Mrs. Howard Fleming. Community Club discussed Meridian graveling and a swimming pool. lunch funded by a committee. Uncle Si reports W. S. Brown’s Casper visit funded by local generosity.
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Ted Nicholas
Lincoln
Business Woman's League
Anderson Mercantile Co
John Carlson
Omaha
Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Ralph Rickley
Fullerton
J. E. Baggstrom
Vivian
Wausa
Nebr
Victor Johnson
Victor Davis
Nice
Emma Fey
Unadilla
Gabe Dworak
Frank Bernt
Edward Messing
Mary Hyiatt
Daugher
H. C. Duncan
Si Rapp
W. S. Brown
Casper
Wyo
Wyo., In Which the Latter States That He Arrived Safely. Mr. Brown
Uncle Si
Mr. Brown
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George Bond
Fido
Helse
Fred Wattke
Columbus
Ternoon
Helen Jaricki
Cedar Rapids
Bill Bradley
Bradley Home
Conrad Thelen
San Diego
California
Wilhelm Thelen
Karl Thelen
Arnold
Herman Richter
Shelby Hospital
Dr. Myers
Anne Reisdorff
John
Wagner
Bellwood
Rev
Mack
Chicago
Herman Anderson
Marybelle Pool
Rising City
Wilma Scott
Adolph Kuhnel
Adolph Gable
Shelby Orchestra
Madge Buelow
Robert Inness
Elaine McBeth
High School Ball Park
W. F. Dunn
Ruby McKenzie
Geo. Anglehardt
Howard Yates
Eva Ludden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gushee
Chas. Massie
Robert
Ill
Leah Watkins
Iowa
M. J. Brown
Mabel Macken
Alma
A. F. Nuquist
Oliver Westberg
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Earl Strom
Ray Anderson
Bride
Albert E. Anderson
A. C. Morrill
Denver
Wyoming
Edgar Morrill
Yellow Stone
Mre
Ployd . Moore
J. A. Jimerson
R. E. Lunner
Eden Church
Eden
J. C. Malster
Aurora
Peter Kemmer
Stromsburg High School
Homer Phelps
City
Governor McMullen
United States
Jefferson
Napoleon
Union Pacific
Union
South Selby Club
Nhce OsceollaDank
Ing
Golden Rod Club
Sisal Keke Pte Ee Seqeses
Eusecceenses
Duncan Produce Co
Seesbineteinig
Eenseccene Ee
Fern Timm of
Mrs. C. Guy Anderson
Jimmie Lewis
Havelock
University of Nebraska
Paul Smith
Mesdames HC
Beebe
Ruth ‘Miller
Lake Erickson
Mattie Banks
Fred Merrick
Howard Fleming
Marie
Kensington
William Olson
Bradley Institute
Peoria, Il
Chas. Olson
Bill
OUR
Uncle Sam
Harmers State Bank
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