Money in dresser sale sparks ownership dispute in Aurora
The Hamilton County Bar debates who owns $160 found in a dresser sold after Lottie Pfost’s December 6, 1940 sale. Parties include Tobe Catlett, Bill Hill, Eb erhard, and the Pfost estates, with the First National Bank of Aurora filing suit. Judge Bengtson heard evidence as of Thursday afternoon with no decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
First National Bank
Aurora
Lottie Pfost
Tobe Catlett
Joe Picthall
Catlett
Eberhard
Bill Hill
Hill
Wberhard
L. A. Pfost
First National Bank of
Chas. F. Adams
Frank Edgerton
Charles Whitney
L. A.pfost
J. H. Grosvenor
Jack Grosvenor
Cyclone Damage Hits Smoky Hill Farm Region
Mrs. John Wieseman writes that daughter Mrs. Charles Kaestner of Kansas reports their farm survived the June cyclone that damaged homes farms and crops in the Smoky Hill region in southeastern Colorado. The Kaestners escaped injury and demolition but many neighbors suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wieseman
Charles Kaestner
Kansas
Smoky Hill
Colorado
Kaestners
65 Years Continuous Residence on Same Farm
E J Krumbach of eight miles east of Stroms burg in the Victor School district celebrated his 65th birthday on May 11 and marked 65 years of living in the same home. His father John Krumbach settled here in 1871, bought the farm, and E J was born in 1877. The family still occupies the original house with six of seven children remaining nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Krumbach
Stromsburg
Victor
Mr. Krumbach
John Krumbach
Germany
Nebraska
E. J
Krumbach
Osceola Socials Include Visits From California and Colorado
Paul Johnson and Irvin Johnson left Wednesday for Los Angeles after visiting Mrs. August Johnson and relatives since early last week. Osceola friends and family gathered for Sunday outings in Omaha and Lincoln. Various families from Fremont York Colorado and nearby towns spent weekends with local residents and toured area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Johnson
Irvin Johnson
Los Angeles
August Johnson
Elmer Allinder
Rudolph
Omaha
Osceola
Marion Weary
Sumner Burnham
York
Harvey McKeag
Paul and
California
Bernice
Lillian Brown
Byron Kier
Colorado
Sophie Kresha
Minnie Weeden
Lincoln
Wesley Gompert
Grossnicklaus
Walter Schmoker
Bertha Robertson
Opal Argabright
Horace McKeag
Fire damages Muse Theatre projection room
A fire in the Muse Theatre projection room last Thursday caused over 3000 dollars in damage to equipment including projectors and the amplifying system. The blaze, from a film explosion, melted parts of machines and damaged one reel. The fire remained in the fire proof booth. audience evacuated calmly. John Triand and manager Jack Loz suffered non serious burns. The venue will reopen next Sunday with Penny Serenade starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse Theatre
Boys Town
John Triand
Jack Loz
Logan
Greens Chapel Community Notes June Meetings and Visits
Greens Chapel Brotherhood will meet Monday evening June 23 with Roy Hurd Keith Kindberg Everett Loreman and Lawrence Twarling as entertainers. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday June 26 with Mrs A Tor ell and Mrs O R Hennings hosting. An ice cream and cake social is sponsored by the Aid on June 27 at Greens Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel Brotherhood
Roy Hurd
Keith Kindberg
Everett Loreman
Lawrence Twarling
Ladies Aid
A. §. Torell
O. R. Hennings
Aid
Greens Chapel
Howell Cox
Ozarks
Ogalalla
John Skogman
Omaha
George F. Anderson
L. W. Luft
Grand Island
Henry Kinberg
Elmer Kinberg
Marjorie Mae Warner
Vernon Anderson
Lincoln
Ray Warner
Warner
I. A. Caldwell
Max Doggett
Ericson
N. S. Abolt
John Rasp
Shelby
Rasps
California
Margaret Teegerstrom
Minnie Krautz
Larson
Galva
Ill
A. P. Carlson
D. E. Powell
Phillips
Nebr
Victor Bergren
Leah Powell
Dorothy Myers
Benedict
Keith Kinberg
Central
Ladies Ice Cream Social Set at Ellers Hall in St Andrews
The Ladies plan their annual ice cream social at Ellers Hall on Sunday June 22 featuring bingo and a ball game for entertainment. Local residents also note visits and family gatherings including Donald Cerny accompanying friends to Omaha and various relatives visiting area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellers Hall
Donald Cerny
Gerry Altmanshofer
Columbus
Omaha
Adolph Kresha Jr
Joseph Kusek
Spalding
Lincoln
Johnny Bell
Washington D. C
Agnes Markavicka
Farwell
Hubert Markavicka
Custer
S.C
Lester Anderson
Exeter
John Cerny
Kelly Barnett
Nels Hasselbach
E. Messing
Shelby
Messing
Gerald Parker
Huron
South Dakota
Joe Seberger
Bakersfield
California
Methodist Church June 22 schedule and conference notice
Services planned with Church School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship with a sermon titled Little Giants at 11:00 a m The fourth Quarterly Conference with Dr Pfoutz presiding is set for Friday June 27 at 8:00 p m
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Little Giants
Pfoutz
Missionary Festival by Junior Mission Band June 24
The Junior Mission Band of the Lutheran Church hosts a Missionary Festival on Midsummer evening June 24 at 8 p m. A brief program will be presented and lunch served. Everyone is invited to attend.
Second Land Sale Brings Higher Prices
The second sale of Charles Peterson estate was held in Stromsburg last Thursday and earned $3,000 more than the first sale held last month. The increase averages six dollars per acre. The first sale was set aside by the court after protests. Costs for the second sale are under $1,000, leaving $2,000 more to be distributed among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peterson
Stromsburg
Ruth Frasier Marries Sidney Silcock in Grinnell Iowa
Grinnell Iowa Tuesday June 10 Ruth Frasier daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Frasier of Grinnell married Sidney James Silcock. The couple wed in Grinnell the day after Ruth completed her studies at Grinnell College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Frasier
Iowa
Grinnell
Sidney James Silcock
C. A. Frasier
Osceola
Grinnell College
Annual meeting set for Hordville Wisconsin?
The Woman's Missionary Society of Stromsburg District Nebraska Conference of Augustana Synod will hold its annual meeting Wednesday June 25 at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Hordville. Delegates from Newman Grove Salem St Edwards Genoa Osceola Central City Swede Home Stromsburg and McHardville will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Stromsburg
Nebraska Conference
Augustana Synod
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Hordville
Newman Grove
Salem
St. Edwards
Genoa
Osceola
Central City
Swede Home
McHardville
John Oberg
Clarence Anderson
Clarence Carlson
Treas
Otto Jenson
Maryal Nelson
Eleanora Trued
Edith Brinell
Mabel Linderholm
Otto Olson
Walter Long
Wheat loan rates jump for 1941 in Polk County
John M. Staroscik of the Polk County AAA announces higher 1941 loan prices for wheat with No 1 at 1.00 per bushel and No 2 at 99c No 3 at 97c No 4 at 94c and No 5 at 91c.Deferred payment eligibility applies to insured losses. Certificates from the Federal Crop Insurance Corp convert loss proof into loan eligibility. Loans deduct 0.5c per bushel for making loans and 1c for farm stored loans. Polk County projects over 250000 bushels of wheat and 178 farm storage loans totaling 87238 bushels. Barley loans 45c farm stored 38c warehouse. Rye loans 65c farm storage only. Loan period begins July 1, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Staroscik
Polk County
AAA
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Polk Woman Sickness Update Nears Steady Recovery
Mrs. W. C. Steel of Polk remains seriously ill but is reported about the same as she rests at her daughter Mrs. Merle Watts home. Owen Horst begins a four week vacation from Crouse-Tex Drug Store duties and enjoys fishing in Canada.
Stromsburg Social Notes Bring Lincoln and Lincolnshire Residents
Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson and Denah Samuelson of Lincoln were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Victor Anderson. Several families from Lincoln Omaha and Polk joined visits and dinners around Stromsburg with extended relatives and traveling guests. The item notes Jeanette Linkley’s Denver University graduation and plans of Lucille Wright Fahenstock moving to Jacksonville Florida.
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Stromsburg
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Cecil Tipton
Omaha
Alice Waters
Ruby
Inez Stewart
Lillie Stewart
Polk
Ray Steever
Clarence Newquist
Betty
Chicago
Ludwig Rudeen
Walter
Signa Samuelson
John Lund
Jeanette Linkley
Denver
University of Denver
Signa
Ray Burns
Chris Thesing
Mr. Burns
Osceola
Burns
Dale Fahenstock
Julie
Betsy Jane Wright
Fahenstock
Lucille Wright
Jacksonville
Florida
James Wilson
J. E. Carlson
Leo
Indiana
Oregon
Clyde Reed
Gresham
Harold Covey
Boyer
Coluy
Kansas
A. A
Rainbow Cooking Club schedules a future weiner roast
The Rainbow Girls Cooking Club met at Margy Gabel's home on June 12 and arranged a food clock menu in colored pictures for their scrapbook. They decided to have a weiner roast at the next gathering with refreshments served by Mrs. Gabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Cooking Club
Rainbow Girls Cooking Club
Margy Gabel
Merry Dairy 4-H Club Sees Officer Elections
The Merry Dairy 4-H Club met at Duane Gabel’s home on June 12. Members studied a lesson and voted to form a County Club Committee. Mrs. Gabel served refreshments. Reporter.
Bright Side 4 H Club Meets After Reorganization
The Bright Side 4 H Club held its first meeting after reorganization on Tuesday June 10 at the Staroscik home. President Rita Bernt led. members contributed a fresh fruit roll call. Demonstrations covered dry measure and planning a day’s menu. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright Side Club
Bright Side 4-H
Staroscik
Rita Bernt
Rose Staroscik
Rita
Betty Bernt
Country Cooking Club meets at Fairview Church
The Country Cooking Club gathered at Fairview Church with hostess June Frizzell. Eight girls and leader Mrs. Marie Kirby discussed initial cooking problems and the circular You Yourself. They found the Food Clock interesting and essential for new cooks. officers elected were president June Frizzell, vice president Jo Ann Wilson, secretary Geraldine Swan, and news reporter Dolores Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Cooking Club
Fairview Church
June Frizzell
Marie Kirby
Jo Ann Wilson
Geraldine Swan
Dolores Wilson
Merry Cooks 4-H Club Meets for Demonstrations
The Merry Cooks 4 H Club met at Cliff Cramer home with nine members two visitors and leader Mrs C J McCoy present. Officers duties discussed followed by demonstrations by Virginia Green on cup measuring Janice Sundberg on teaspoon and a team demo by Janice Sundberg and Alice Green on lemonade. A lunch was served. Next meeting at Ramona Sealey home June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Cooks 4-H Club
Cliff Cramer
C. J. McCoy
Virginia Green
Janice Sundberg
Alice Green
Ramona Sealey
Happy Homemakers 4 H Club Meets with New Members
The Happy Homemakers 4 H Club met Tuesday morning led by Mrs Wisely. Vice President JoAnn Wallace called the meeting to order as seven members were present and two new members joined. The group sang, discussed judging day, and read chapter one. next meeting is June 24 at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemakers Club
Happy Homemakers 4-H Club
Local Drug Firm Teases Fireworks Availability
A Crouse- Tex Drug Co. notice states they are not selling fireworks yet but plan a fine assortment when the time comes. The brief hints at future stock from the local supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Mrs Joe Horst Dies in Lincoln at 69
Emily Jane Horst 69 died at her Lincoln home Saturday afternoon after six months of declining health. Born in England she came to the United States as a child and lived in Lincoln 38 years. Survived by husband Joseph Horst and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Elmer Horst and Mrs Clara J Horst in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Jane Horst
Lincoln
England
Joseph Horst
Mike Horst
Shelterbelts In Polk County Show Strong Growth
Polk County shelterbelts are thriving with recent inspections of current and last year plantings showing nearly all plantations in A-1 condition. Owners deserve commendation for diligent care with belts near town on Van Bush Paul Stevens Martin Baack Virgil Bush Wilmer Rodene Oscar Stromburg and Hilding Dahlin farms. Taylor Brothers east on highway 66 and Norris Anderson with a yearling belt also noted as worthy of attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
van Bush
Paul Stevens
Martin Baack
Virgil ‘Bush
Wilmer Rodene
Oscar Stromburg
Hilding Dahlin
Taylor Brothers
Norris Anderson
Bek Heujahr Nuptials at Staplehurst church
Miss Alice Marie Bek daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Bek of Staplehurst wed Reuben Neujahr son of Mr and Mrs O F Neujahr of Gresham in a June 8 ceremony at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church Staplehurst. They will reside on a farm near Gresham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Bek
E. G. Bek
Staplehurst
Reuben Neujahr
O. F. Neujahr
Gresham
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ruth Bek
Otto A’bresch
Neujahr
Lutheran League Plans June Church Activities
The Luther League meets Thursday June 19 at 8 pm with the Enoch Boden and Rudolph Carlson families hosting. A Sunday School picnic is set for noon Friday June 20 at Osceola park. families should bring a basket dinner. Sunday services include 10 am School, 11 am Morning Worship with Holy Communion, and 8 pm Evening Worship with sermons on Conditions of Peace and How God Chooses. Harmony Society gathers June 26 at Edwin Hedlund home. Rev. John Oberg, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Enoch Boden
Rudolph Carlson
Osceola Park
Trinity
Harmony Society
Edwin Hedlund
John Oberg
Nelson Family Reunion Held at Buckley Park Stromsburg
The seventh Nelson family reunion met Sunday June 15 at Buckley Park Stromsburg with a basket dinner and a business session. Officers elected were Elmer Nelson president and Elmer Hanquist secretary treasurer. Births and deaths were reported and the next reunion set for Pawnee Park Columbus. Attendees came from Osceola Lincoln Genoa Wahoo Marquette Polk Kearney Hardville O Neill Central City and Clarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Elmer Nelson
Wahoo
Elmer Hanquist
Polk
Bodin
Chicago
Clark Snodgrass
Osceola
T. J. Nelson
James P. Nelson
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Lincoln
Genoa
Marquette
Kearney
Hardville
O’neill
Central City
Clarks
Osceola Farmers Union meets with full house
The Osceola Local of the Farmers Union held a Tuesday evening meeting at Miller school house drawing a full attendance. An impromptu play titled Enochs Operation was performed and ice cream with cake was served. The next meeting is planned for September.
Polk County Men Must Register July 1 1941
All male residents of Polk County aged 21 or older since October 16 1940 must register at the county courthouse in Osceola Nebraska between 7 a m and 9 p m on Tuesday July 1 1941. Polk County Selective Service Board W E Heitzman Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Nebraska
Polk County Selective Service Board
Heitzman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoner
Hackberry News
ST. Andrews
Merry Cooks
Joe Horst
Lutheran Church
Nelson Family Reunion
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