Polk County Boy Serves Uncle Sam In Air Corps
Cpl Harlan E McKeag the son of Mr and Mrs James McKeag Sr enlisted in August 1942, serving in the Army Air Corps as a ground crew member stationed at Chico California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Sam
Cpl
Harlan E. McKeag
James McKeag Sr
Army Air Corps
Chico
Calif
George C. Conkling, Jr
Navy
San Diego
George Conkling
Osceola
Price Board Forms Panel To Hear Consumer Complaints
Albert Ryan announces a War Price and Ration Board panel to receive complaints on price regulation violations. Osceola members Joel Hanson John Staroscik and Martin Roberts will mediate, with reports to the OPA for legal action if needed. Consumers get forms and rights to sue for treble damages or 50 dollars per proven case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ryan
War Price and Ration Board
Joel Hanson
John Staroscik
Martin Roberts
Osceola
OPA
Ryan
Local Notes From Stromsburg Area Happenings
In Stromsburg area news Mr and Mrs Hershal Reisdorf welcomed a daughter at Stromsburg hospital Friday morning. Heavy rain reduced crowd turnout at annual school meetings with district 67 reelecting Herman Thelen to the board and district 15 reelecting John Hiemer. A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Mrs Gordon Frederickson at Mrs Fred Scow home. Loyola Thelen underwent appendectomy at Stromsburg hospital Friday. Community members Mr and Mrs Victor Krumbach Mr and Mrs Leonard Hiemer Dennis Anton Hiemer Sr Miss Phyllis Glatter and Donna Gabriel attended Sunday dinner at John Hiemer home with Matt Glatter and another guest pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman ‘Thelen
John Hiemer
Victor Krumbach
Leonard Hiemer
Dennis
Anton Hiemer Sr
Phyllis Glatter
Donna Gabriel
Matt Glatter
City Post Address Zoning Change Notice
The notice asks subscribers in large cities to report their zone numbers due to new post office zoning affecting newspaper addresses. Subscribers in affected zones should provide their zone to ensure correct mailing addresses are used.
New Zone System Speeds Mail Delivery in Large Cities
A new method adds a zone or branch post office number to addresses to speed mail distribution in large cities. It speeds mail separation for branch offices and aids inexperienced clerks, as thousands replace personnel in war industries. Citizens are urged to include the postal unit number in returns and advise regular correspondents to use complete addresses.
Socials and visits noted around Stromsburg and area
Mrs. Oscar Stromberg of Polk visits her mother Mrs. Emma M. Peterson and daughter Clara. Mrs. Benny Cook departs Houston after visiting relatives near Shelby and with Mr. and Mrs. W A Atkinson. A Fathers Day picnic at Buckley Park includes Eric Forslund and families from Benedict and Lincoln area. Families of Johnson Whitacre and Whitacre relatives share gatherings in Polk and Lincoln. Mrs. F M Leibee of Shelby visits daughter Mrs. Herman Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. L H Headstrom host dinner for Mrs. John Erickson and others from Englewood and nearby. Mrs. C V Eckblade returns from Chicago with son James. Myrtle Nelson leaves Grand Island for Madison Wisconsin for summer session at the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stromberg
Polk
Emma M. Peterson
Clara
Benny Cook
Houston
Texas
Harry Blevins
Shelby
W.A. Atkinson
Buckley Park
Eric Forslund
Delbert Query
Benedict
Chiff Thurber
Emil S. F. Johnson
Wilber Whitacre
Lincoln
Ralph Johnson
Irene
Dorothy ‘Whitacre
Whitacre
F. M. Leibee
Herman Anderson
L. H. Headstrom
John Erickson
Englewood
Colorado
Mary
Margaret Buckley
A. B. Hedbloom
Albert
Hazelle
C. V. Eckblade
Chicago
Thelma
James
Scott Field
Ill
Correction on South Pacific Area wording from New Guinea base
A correction notes that the phrase should read South Pacific Area from a New Guinea Base rather than No Africa Ed. The clarification aligns the regional designation with the intended theater of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dreier
South ‘Pacific
New Guinea
No. ‘Africa
Local Paper Ads Offer Savings on Subscriptions
Readers are urged to save on Herald or Journal subscriptions with special cost-cutting offers. The notices promote cheaper rates and package deals for long-term readers.
American women in wars take up work on farms and mills
Women historically joined industrial and agricultural work during conflicts, stepping into productive roles on farms and in supply lines for armies, reflecting broad social shifts and labor participation.
Production Practice Payment raised for 1943 hayseed harvest
Polk County AA A Committee chairman Robert C. Taddiken announced the production practice payment for harvesting hayseed in 1943 increased to 3.50 per acre and eligible for up to 15 acres per farm with limits. Harvested day crop for seed such as alfalfa clover timothy and other grasses qualify under the payment plan. Former Osceola boy John Ogden USN married Lillie Dvorak of Omaha on June 12 1943 Norman Oklahoma ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Taddiken
Polk County AA
Osceola
Lillie Dvorak
Omaha
John Ogden
Norman
Okla
Fairview News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Miss Charlotte Wilson returns to Lincoln work while Mrs. Howard Deeter stays in Osceola for a funeral in Kansas City. The Clifford Johnston family faces quarantine for scarlet fever as Maxine Young visits and Delores Wilson spends weeks in Lincoln. An Osceola ball night auction and lunch draws crowds. Visit notes cite Carlson family members from Omaha Grand Island Silver Creek Stromsburg and Osceola with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wilson
Lincoln
Howard Deeter
Osceola
Tom Meacham
Deeter
Kansas City
C. L. Dake
Rex
John Young
Fullerton
Maxine Young
Clifford Johnston
Vivian Carlson
C. ‘C. Carlson
Washington ,D. C
Lillie Carlson
Omaha
Delores Wilson
Let us send in your World Herald or Journal subscription
A request to submit subscription payments for the World Herald or Journal is presented, inviting readers to send in their renewals and indicating available subscription options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Herald
Married at Fairview Church Clara Cremeen Weds Floyd Emmons
Miss Clara belle Cremeen and Floyd Emmons united in a nine o'clock Sunday ceremony at Fairview Church. Rev. W. D. Hamilton officiated the single ring rite attended by Alice and Dale McCormick of Silver Creek. Beth Mayberger and Virginia Mae Memmer provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview ‘Church
Clara
Belle Cremeen
Floyd Emmons
Rev. W. D. Hamilton
Alice and
Dale McCormick
Silver Creek
Beth Mayberger
Virginia Mae Memmer
Columbus
Chauncey Cremeen
Osceola
Roy Emmons
Local Social Notes From Columbus and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Chet Wells of Columbus visited the Adolph Bernt home Thursday evening. Bob Benda and family of Petersburg spent several days with Mrs Josie Benda and sons. Annie Cerny of Columbus stayed with Ralph Hasselbalch family last week. I H Lanyon of Gresham visited John Micek Monday. Edward Lisko with John Micek went to Lincoln to see Phil Micek in hospital. A shower for Mrs Edward Lisko was hosted by Mrs Carl Benda Mrs Ralph Hasselbalch and Mrs Orville Enyeart at the Enyeart home. Adolph Grossnicklaus and near Osceola visited Thursday evening in the Enyeart home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Wells
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Bob Benda
Petersburg
Jos
Annie Cerny
Ralph Hasselbalch
I. H. Lanyon of
Gresham
John Micek
Edward Lisko
Lincoln
Phil
Carl Benda
Orville Enyeart
Enyeart
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Near Osceola
RECORD HONOR ROLL Verner Ahlquist to Mrs Laura Olseen
A list shows names including Verner Ahlquist Betty Wieseman John Inness Mrs Mary Cerny Mrs Laura Olseen Verner Johansen and E Gabel in the honor roll. The item invites selling through a want ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Ahlquist
Betty Wieseman
John Inness
iMelle
Mary Cerny
Laura Olseen
Bank robbers fail in jail break
James Young and Robert James both 18 escaped from Grand Island city jail Friday night while awaiting federal grand jury action on bank breaking and entering charges. They fled via an unlocked third floor window using a bottle opener, stole a truck, and were recaptured near Wood River with a shotgun aid from the Wood River marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young
Robert James
Stromsburg
Grand Island
Wood River
Langhamer Produce Station prowlers steal chicks
Shelby report notes prowlers entered Langhamer Produce Station last Thursday night and took 140 white Leghorn baby chicks, with entry believed through a window. The rest of the item lists local residents’ home repairs and medical news from Shelby and nearby Oak Park and Jacksonville visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langhamer
A. L. Scholz
East iShelby
John Duren
Frank Kline
Greens Chapel Visitors and Community Notes
Mrs. Leslie Carlson and family travel to Denver then Tillamark Oregon for work. Aurora and Marquette residents visit D C Newcomer home. Cpl Harlan McKeag released from army hospital. Lillian Peterson leaves for San Diego. Several visits to Lincoln Fullerton Fort Bayard and Benedict noted with local families and gatherings.
Swede Home News Items Mention Local Families
Dave Swanson Seaman 2c transferred to Iowa State College to study diesel engines after rating. Several families host Sunday dinners and luncheons around Clarks Benedict McCool and Stromsburg. Jean Larson, two, bitten by a dog, required stitches. Clarence Bolton leaves for Ft. Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Swanson
Seaman
Iowa State College
Mrs Maud Nuquist Ends Six Year Board Service
Mrs Maud Nuquist completes a six year term on the state Board of Control last Saturday. She previously headed the state child welfare division before her 1937 appointment by Gov Cochran. Her husband A F Nuquist sold his stakes in the First National Bank of Osceola and they plan an undisclosed vacation amid ongoing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud. Nuquist
State Board of Control
Cochran
A. F.nuquist
First National Bank of
Osceola
Harvest Labor Shortage Ties Polk County Farms
Polk County farmers report a need for extra harvest labor as small grain crops come in. The County Extension Service and Farm Security are coordinating workers from nearby areas and experienced youth. Farmers are urged to place orders with local labor placement representatives in Osceola Stromsburg Shelby and Polk to secure help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Extension Service
Farm Security
Ray L. Cruise
Osceola—Extension Service
Farm Security Office
Stromsburg-Branting
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Ors
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John C. Smith
Mattapan Avenue
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Myrtle Nelson
Madison
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Uni
Home Front
Triple A Office News
Fairview News
Genn Buchta
O. Carlson
Osceola Park
Vivian and
Cecil ‘Larson
Harold Martyns
Clarence
Vertie Heitzman
Leo Larson
John Buchta
Clair McCormick
Lanny Lee
W. B
Dake
Dstrict No
Ie Benda
Verner Johansen
E. E. Gabel
Otto Bernt
Ambrose Gabriel
Edith Inks
Oak Park
Gertrude Inks
Jacksonville
Florida
J. A. Inks Sr
John Kubicek
Wm. Pohlman
Ida Larson
Walter Twarling
Harlan McKeag
Army Hospital
Elmer Kindberg
Horace McKeag
Ladies Mother’s
Ful
A. S. Torell
Byron
Vern Berck
Marquette
Forrest Berggren
Chas. Peter
Son
Swede Home News
Red
Wallace Fredrickson
Herman Kohl
Clarks
Clarence Bolton
Frank Bolton
Ft. Leavenworth
P. A. Nelson
Minnie and
Pearl Birchfield
Glen Ferguson
A. E. Ekstrom
John
Ralph Kahler
Jean Larson
Clarence Larson
Arlyce Wurtz
Havens
Fred Bergin
McCool
Oy Anderson
Ralph .Rhodes
George C. Conkling
Maud Nuquist
Board OF Control
First National Bank
Citizens State Bank
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