Servicemen Return Home on furloughs and updates
Lt Sam Byers arrives in Osceola to spend a 30 day furlough with his parents after 32 missions in the Italian Theater. Lt Harold H Wurst earns the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for actions in Germany in 1945. Pvt Robert Fischer reports promotion to private first class from McCook Army Air Base. Lt Eugene Johnson returns for a 60 day furlough after being a B 17 bombardier and prisoner of war in Austria. he will be reassigned to Miami Beach after furlough.
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Sam Byers
States
Osceola
Don Byers
Byers
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Tampa
Florida
Pfe
Harold H. Wurst
Germany
Siegfried Line
Pfc
Wurst
Pvt
Robert Fischer
August Fischer
McCook Army Air Base
Eugene Johnson
Gilbert Johnson
Helena
Johnson
Austria
Moosburg
Munich
Miami Beach
Local Masons Seek Funds for Plattsmouth Home Expansion
Osceola Masonic Lodge supports the Grand Lodge drive to enlarge the Masonic Home at Plattsmouth. The plan calls for two new buildings at an estimated cost of 350000 dollars plus fire hazard elimination. Nonmembers may contribute. local committee members are George W. Craven, S. P. Johnson, and M. A. Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
George W. Craven
S. P. Johnson
M. A. Mills
Riverside school meeting draws small crowd
Attendance was light at the Riverside school meeting Monday night. Local residents and families, including Vance Willits ill with measles, gathered for the event while others went about social visits and home activities in the Fairview area.
Bamboo Uses Across Asia Highlight Wide Range of Products
A historical overview praises bamboo as a versatile resource supplying food, weapons, shelter, clothing, furniture, baskets, bridges, pipes, paper, cables, and decor. It notes bamboo books with seal characters, and a bamboo framework protecting buildings from air raids, reflecting its cultural and practical significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washing Care Needed For Woolen Socks
Pure wool shrinks, so buy socks half a size larger and use careful washing. Do not rub, press suds through at lukewarm temps. Dry on forms or cut shapes, cover with bath towels, or lay flat to dry. If not using forms, shape and hang with feet over line. Some rinse menfolk’s socks with their own.
Lame Duck Congress Origin and End Under 20th Amendment
The term lame duck described defeated incumbents who remained in office until a new session. the 20th Amendment ends this practice by setting January 3 convening after elections. The phrase likely entered vocabulary from stock exchange usage and Macaulay's Mirabeau reference describing frauds by a lame duck broker.
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Congress
Macaulay
Stock Exchange
Glow in the Dark: Black Light to Brighten Menus and Posters
After the war, black light and luminescent papers promise easier reading of theater programs and menus. Manufacturers expect glow in the dark posters, labels, and displays to replace cigarette lighters for nighttime readability.
Foreign cotton supplies rise reshaping U S market outlets
Foreign-grown cotton and wool stocks swell, altering American export opportunities. World totals show foreign cotton rising from 16.6 million bales (42.6%) in 1927-33 to 23.8 million (51.7%) in 1934-38 and over 27 million (about 55%) in 1943, with August 1 stocks climbing from 5.4 million to over 14 million by 1944 and expected gains for 1945.
District 18 Re Elects Irene Hasselbalch Moderator
Mrs Irene Hasselbalch was re elected moderator at the annual school meeting Monday at District 18. Mrs Lena Hecker has been ill and under a doctor s care the past two weeks. Vernon Thompson of Genoa enjoys part of his vacation with his grandmother and uncle, Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hasselbalch
Josie Benda
Albert
Louis
Rhode Island
Annie Thompson
Pearl
Lena Hecker
P. W. Eliott
Chet Wells
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Vernon Thompson
Genoa
Project Club Members Attend District Conference
Polk County project club members attended the District Conference in Norfolk on Tuesday. Morning speaker Lydia Ann Lynde of Washington, D C, spoke on Living and Growing in Today's Family. Afternoon group discussions planned demonstrations for the year with attendees including Nelle Wisely, George Locke, Arthur Deeter, George Irland, Joe Schott, Eva Bute, Hattie Newman, Eather Myers, Fred Johnson, and Rex Brigham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Project Club
Norfolk
Lydia Ann Lynde
Washington, D. C
Rex Brigham
Shelby
Mary-Ellen Brown
Nelle Wisely
George Locke
Arthur Deeter
George Irland
Joe Schott
Eva Bute
Osceola
Hattie Newman
Eather Myers
Fred Johnson
Stromsburg
Home Demonstration Council meets in Norfolk
Mrs. George Island attended the Home Demonstration Council meeting in Norfolk on Tuesday with 9 members and 6 visitors at the Home Study Club gathering. Leonard Hiemer was re elected Director and Owen McClung was chosen Moderator at the school meeting Monday. The Home Study Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Leonard Hiemer’s home and heard speeches at York with lunch served by the hostess. Cpl and Mrs. Richard Thompson visited Friday at the home of her parents Herman and Mrs. Richter. Leonard Hiemer entertained John Gabriel Frank Thelen and daughters Victor Krumbach Patricia Joe Alt Emma and Oswald John Hiemer and daughters for Father’s Day and in observance of five birthday anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Island
Home Study Club
Home Demonstration Council
Norfolk
Leonard Hiemer
Owen McClung
York
Cpl
Richard Thompson
Herman Richter
John Gabriel
the Valley
Frank Thelen
Victor Krumbach
Patricia
Joe Alt
Emma
Oswald
John Hiemer
Local Residents and Visitors Share Summer Socials
Miss Ruth Swanson of Lincoln Tel & Tel Co York visits family in Stromsburg for a week. Billy Johnson of California heads home after a month with Polk relatives. Denah Samuelson of Lincoln visits Polk and relatives here. Sgt Ralph Johnson and wife from Van Nuys stay with his parents in Polk before transfer to Montgomery Alabama. Pvt Eva Olson from St Joseph Missouri arrives for a 14 day furlough. Father’s Day dinner guests include A P Freeman Anna Freeman N O Freeman Frances Freeman and family Colbergs Thelanders and Carlson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Swanson
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
York
Fred Swanson
Billy Johnson
California
Polk County
P. A. Sundberg
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Polk
Ralph Johnson
van Nuys
Emil S. F. Johnson
Wilbur Whitacre
Andrew Freeman
A. P. Freeman
Anna Freeman
N. O. Freeman
Frances Freeman
R. A. Freeman
Don
Chas. Colberg
Myron Colberg
Hilda Thelander
Clarence Carlson
Wesley Chapel Social Notes Mix Visits and Local News
Mrs Albert Schmoker hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service with guests present. Families from Shelby Lincoln and Moscow Kansas visited relatives in the area. Misses Rech and Johnston headed to Denver for summer work. Newlyweds Don Jarmin bought the former Matson farm. Local students elected Christy Huggler director and Mauritz Swanson treasurer at Dist 40 meeting. Reynolds Hansen entertained the Osceola Farmers Union. Augustin and Larson families held a Pawnee Park picnic for Marvin Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Delmar McFadden
Floyd West
Reynold Hansen
Osceola
Farmers Union
Augustin
Larson
Grand Island
Lincoln
Pawnee Park
Marvin Larson
Richard Augustin
World Herald or State Journal order request
A brief note indicates interest in obtaining news from either The World-Herald or The State Journal. It requests guidance on how to place an order or subscription choice.
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World-Herald
The
State Journal
Polk County Boy in U S Service
Pfc. Jack Smith Jr age 19 son of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Shelby. A 1943 Shelby high school graduate who joined the army in 1943. Trained at Camp Hood and Camp Bowie Texas, now with a tank destroyer battalion stationed in Germany.
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Pfc
Jack Smith, Jr
John Smith
Shelby
Shelby High School
Army
Camp Hood
Camp Bowie
Texas
Germany
County Extension Reports Varietal Oats and Wheat Inspections
County extension notes recommend delaying harvest of resistant oat varieties Tama Boone Cedar and Marion to prevent spoilage and yield loss. Walter K. Gray of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association inspects wheat and brome, reports Pawnee wheat looks good, notes one un-certified planting due to Hearty Cross and weeds, and highlights rising breeder counts from 1944 to 1945. Breeder seed bags are on display, with orders encouraged. Rye contamination in Polk County wheat is flagged as unsuitable for milling or seed.
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Boone
Cedar
Marion
Walter K. Gray
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Gray
Nebraska
Polk County
Swede Home and Park Gathering Highlight Weekend
Miss Lorraine Larson returned to Omaha duties after visiting her parents the Larson family. Sgt. Rodger Shaw of Portland Oregon, back from two years overseas in Italy, was honored at a York park picnic hosted by Frank Bolton and guests. Mary Alice and Orpha Ekstrom visited their parents Art Ekstrom and family as relatives celebrated Art and family Silver Wedding Anniversary with a three tier cake baked by Clarence Carlson of Osceola.
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Lorraine Larson
Omaha
Clarence Larson
Frank Bolton
York Park
Rodger Shaw
Portland
Oregon
Sgt. Shaw
Italy
Mary Alice Ekstrom
Orpha Ekstrom
Fremont
Art Ekstrom
Clarence Carlson
Osceola
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Visits
Miss Hazel Carlson and daughters visited Osceola on Thursday. Havens residents fished in a flooded pasture on the Prososki farm after heavy rains last week. Judy Werth had a tonsil operation at Stromsburg hospital Friday. Arthur and Mrs. Anderson of York moved into a Polk property vacated by Edith Goethe on Thursday. Marjorie Warnick of North Platte visited her parents Bert and Mrs. Warnick with sister Muriel. Ervin Anderson stayed with Glen and Mrs. Hill in Orchard. James and Green couples hosted Will Green and others Thursday. Raymond Peterson and son of Lincoln and Rodger Gustafson and daughter visited Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Peterson in Osceola Saturday. Chris Wahl of York and a Palmer woman visited Hennie Seymour Sunday. James of Palmer plans to spend the week with Merle Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Carlson
Osceola
Havens
Prososki
Judy Werth
Stromsburg Hospital
Arthur Anderson
York
East Polk
Edith Goethe
Marjorie Warnick
North Platte
Bert Warnick
Muriel
Ervin Anderson
Glen Hill
Orchard
Nebraska
James Green
Will Green
Raymond Peterson
Lincoln
Rodger Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Chris Wahl
Hennie Seymour
James of
Palmer
Merle Stromberg
Polk County REA Seeks Farm Sign Ups by July 1
Polk County Rural Electrification Administration plans rapid extension of lines to serve every farm. Farmers are urged to apply at the Stromsburg office before July 1 to be included in the plans. Bring a neighbor who isn't using electricity. Don't delay. Sign up today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
REA
Stromsburg
Public Health Advice on Sanitation and Fly Control
Public health guidance urges cleanliness in streets and alleys to curb waste and flies. Rural residents are advised to use flyproof privies to prevent insanitary conditions and disease risks.
How clean is your town
A call for public health vigilance asks residents to inspect water and milk sources, urging clean installation, pasteurization, and proper bottling. It stresses dairies, food storage, refrigeration, and sanitary practices to prevent disease and promote safe eating establishments.
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Sally Q’ Rourke
Alan Ladd
Gailey
Masons
Fairview News
Riverside
Vance Willits
Virgil Willits
C. O. Carlson
Cecil Larson
Carl Holmes
Gus Carlson
Pearl Wieseman
Floyd Frizzell
Cedric Fineey
Roy Frizzell
Emma Peterson
Rayner Carlson
Wm. Dake
Clair MecCormick
Stromsbore
LaVerne Dake
Rex
Norva Kirby
Marie Scholz
Chicago
Ernest Lees
Alma Hayhurst
Miss Scholz
Terrence Duren
Orient
Sam
Jack Smith
Chas
Sandall
Nebraska Committee
U. S. Brewers Foundation
Charles £. Sandall
First National
J. P. Johnson
Clarks Bridge
Mills & Mills
Telephone
Myron G. Johnson
Tel
Falstaff
YvCock
Falstaff Brewing Corp
Omaha, Neb
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