Insurance Adjusters Begin Work This Week Across Polk County
The five Polk County Wheat Crop Insurance Adjusters start inspecting wheat crops this week. Nicknamed personnel include Fred Williams Pleasant Home Albert Bloom Stromsburg Arthur Ekstrom Platte George Inness Osceola George McMeekin Clear Creek and Canada precincts. They advise growers to separate stored wheat and keep production records to prove losses if harvest happens early.
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Polk County
Fred ‘Williams
Pleasant Home
Albert Bloom
Stromsburg
Arthur Ekstrom
Platte
George Inness
Osceola
George McMeekin
Clear Creek
Canada
Herman A. Jones
ACP
Powell Olson wed in Osceola home ceremony
Miss Emagene Powell and Henry Olson Jr. were married June 21 1940 at Rev John M Herrmann's home in Osceola. The bride is the eldest Powell daughter of Greens Chapel residents and formerly worked in Osceola Schools. The groom, from Osceola, is employed in Encampment Wyoming. A reception followed at the Powell grandparents home near Benedict before the couple's departure for their new home in Encampment. Rev Herrmann officiated a wedding of the bride's parents and christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell—Olson
Emagene 'W. Powell
Henry Olson Jr
John M. Herrmann
Osceola
Olson
D. E. Powell
Greens Chapel
Henry Olson
Encampment
Wyoming
F. W. Powell
Benedict
Local Clubs Meet and Social Roundup in Stromsburg Area
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid meet at Mrs. Axel Severine home in Stroms burg with Esther Berggren assisting. Jolly Workers gathered at Mrs. Walter Twarling’s. Victor Club met at Mrs. Russell Blevins near Columbus. Upcoming meeting with Mrs. J N Kirby and reports from Scottsbluffs council. Wm Angell speaks for Polk County AAA. Picnic for Hawley relatives at Osceola park. Carload visits and visits around Central City Grand Island and Omaha. Vernon's Denver trip, Teegerstrom Omaha visit, and Burke family reunion at Buckley Park highlight local social activity.
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Hackberry News Greens Chapel
Ladies Aid
Axel Severine
Stromsburg
Esther Berggren
Jolly Workers
Walter Twarling
Victor Club
Russell Blevins
Columbus
J. N. Kirby
Geo. L. Irland
Blevins
Nebraska Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Scottsbluffs
Wm.Angell
Polk County Aaa Committee
Earl Hawley
Claire Hawley
Carpenteria
Calif
Osceola Park
Frank Rystrom
Merwin Carlson
Ruth Rystrom
Pasadena
J. A. Westenius
Broken Bow
Westenius
Dave Wilson
Clarks
Nancy Hartman
Lloyd Lindgren
Robert
Alvin
Earl Burke
Burke
Buckley Park
Polk County at Nebraska 4-H Conservation Camp
Polk County 4-H members Betty Leigh McMeekin and Agnes Gable of Shelby earn a trip to Chadron State Park for the conservation camp July 16 to 19. Camp participants will study natural resource conservation under statewide 4-H leadership.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Chadron State Park
Chadron
Polke County
Betty Leigh McMeekin
Agnes Gable
Shelby
Fairview Social Roundup At Local Homes
Social notes record visits and gatherings across Fairview with Dr and Mrs McCormick Blue Rapids Lincoln guests at Leck Dean McCormick and Meacham homes. Ice cream social by Ladies Aid well attended.
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Fairview
Wm. McCormick
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Leck
Dean McCormick
Dexter Haws
Lincoln
L. A. Meacham
Laverne Dake
George Heinemeyer
Meacham
Alice Lohr
Melvin van Alstine
Omaha
J. Lannon
Columbus
Wm. Dake
Rolla Mace
St. Paul
Willa Jean Bryant
Clair McCormick
Beatrice
Roy Horst
Vincent
Chester Dake
Phillips
Nebr
Ped McCormick
Zelva June
Canada
Nellie Wisely
Bette ,Christian
Tom Meacham
Gem
Clarence Reitz
Holdrege
Silver Creek
Chas. Frost
Wesley Chapel Church Aid Elects Officers and Plans Exhibit
The Church Aid met Friday and elected President Charles Hastings Vice President Mrs Leona Dawes Treasurer Mrs Harry Hewitt Secretary Lula Burns Superintendent Mens Work Henry Johnson Superintendent Womens Work Mrs Charles Hastings Pianist Mrs Norlin. Committees plan an agricultural exhibit at the county fair. The ladies will hold a hen hunt Friday. The Ray Burns family visited in the D C Burns home. Arthur Herrman returned from McCook after his brother Victor's graduation. Mrs Ruth Jacoby and son moved to Alton Illinois. Monte Jacoby stays for summer. Neil Dawes attended Marvin Vaughn wedding in Lincoln. Mrs Harold Johnson Osceola and Reuben Johnson California visited the Koehler family. George Koehler returns to Hayward California. Dale Knapp extended visit.
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Charles Hastings
Leona Dawes
Treas
Harry Hewitt
Lula Burns
Henry Johnson
Norlin
Ray Burns
Lincoln
D. C
Marvin Vaughn
Harold Johnson
Osceola
Reuben Johnson
California
Walter Koehler
George Koehler
Kansas
Nebraska
Hayward
Calif
Dale Knapp
West Side News social and club meetups
Luther League plans Thursday gathering with the Russell Fjell and Ansel Fredrickson families as hosts. The TCW club convenes Thursday afternoon June 27 with Mrs. Axel Anderson. Attendees include the Larson and Fredrickson families visiting Omaha and Seward for events and picnics.
Nebraska preacher first in at GOP convention opening
Fred Hall a 49 year old mission preacher from Pender Nebraska was the first delegate inside the Republican National Convention hall for the opening session Monday. A Dewey supporter he arrived nearly an hour before the scheduled start. Hall is known to Polk County residents from his time in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hall
Pender
Neb
Thomas E. Dewey
Hall
Polk County
Stromsburg
The RSP N Stitch Club Meeting Notes
The RSP N Stitch Club met at Helen and Doris Wieseman home. All members attended except one. First year members are making tea towels and second year members are finishing dresses. Refreshments were served with Lois Anderson assisting. Next meeting at Virginia Schmoker home with Delores Liss assisting on July 3 at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSP 'N Stitch Club
Helen
Doris Wieseman
Lois Anderson
Virginia Schmoker
Delores Liss
Rural-Urban Tea Well Attended in Osceola
Mrs. Wm. Angell led a Rural-Urban Tea at the Osceola Hotel on Tuesday June 25 with about 80 attendees. The event featured music, talks on Farm Program Benefits, a reading and multiple performances, plus recognition of county committees and farm women from several counties.
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Wm. Angell
Polk County
Osceola
Nell Reece
Mary Grossnicklaus
Carl Steelquist
Polk
Polly
Violet Taddiken
Mary Ann Staroscik
Gertrude Lindstrom
York
Grace Thelen
Shelby
Betty Angell
Mary McFadden
Nell Kirkpatrick
York Co
Rose
Marjorie Staroscik
Olive McBeth
Irma Stewart
A. C. Fortna
Butler County
Lloyd
Platte County
Margaret Downing
Nance County
Robt. C. Taddiken
Herman Jones
John Staroscik
J. P. Whitney
Fullerton
Lloyd Hahn
ACP
Irvin Anderson
Mesdamés
Delmar McFadden
Everett Reece
I. D. Huston
M. G. Lindburg
Lamb and Ewe Troubles Discussed by 4-H Club
A Polk County 4-H meeting at Ted Gordon’s home discussed lamb and ewe troubles. Leader Howard Wilcox was absent. Mr Mc Mullen led the session. The next gathering is set for July 18 at 8 o clock at Fred Riley’s home.
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Polk Progress
Ted Gordon
Howard Wilcox
McMullen
Monarch Pure Paint Featured by Crouse-Tex Drug Co
If unsure what paint to use, visit Crouse-Tex Drug Co to see houses painted with Monarch pure paint and consider its finish and durability for home projects.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Osceola Purchases Emil Carlson Home and Moves it
Frank Hewitt of Osceola buys the Emil Carlson home and relocates it to Osceola this week. Numerous area residents travel for church conferences, family visits, and farewell gatherings, with trips to Rockford Illinois and Los Angeles noted among others. Local gatherings include a Sunday dinner in Sutton hosted by the Eastern Star chapter and visits in Omaha and Frontenac Kansas.
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Stromsburg
Frank Hewitt
Osceola
Emil Carlson
A. Noreen
Emma Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Maxine Olson
Rockford
Ill
Baptist General Conference
Noreen
Moline
Norman Amundsen
Ralph Hearn
Donald Peterson
Alamagorda
New Mexico
David Peterson
Harlan
Iowa
Wilbur Olson
Edna Ekeley
Los Angeles
Amanda Larson
Caliornia
Oregon
Chas. Olson
Sutton
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
C. M. McCord
Omaha
Buckley Park
E. J. Lager
Frontenac
Kansas
G. E. Samuelson
Burlington
Colo
Hilding Olson
Irene Walline
Josephine
Einer Swanson
District 18 Notes and Social Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bernt and Fern visited Columbus to see Mrs. Bernt’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Kosch hosted a party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kosch on their wedding anniversary with attendees from Ulysses Bellwood and David City. Norine Stevenson plans a one week visit with Mrs. Stevenson in Richland as the Micek family enjoyed a day there. Summer school for St. Joseph’s parish children is led this week by student priests from Chicago.
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Lloyd Bernt
Fern
Columbus
David City
Adolph Kosch
Bellwood
Anton Micek
Richland
Frank ‘Stevenson
Norine
Conrad Messing
Shelbys Hospital
St. Joseph’s
Chicago
Polk County Tax Limitation Petitions Due July First
Polk County residents are urged to file tax limitation petitions by July 1 at the County Agent's office. A goal of 500 signers is set, with 460 already signed. Albert F Johnson of Stromsburg is commended for his work publicizing the issue.
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Polk County
Albert F. Johnson
Stromsburg
Pearson Larsons Tie In Elmwood Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Pearson and Mr Larson wed Friday afternoon June 21 at Elmwood Nebraska. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Albin Pearson of St Edwards she studied at Hastings and Greeley and taught in Polk County for two years. Groom son of Swan Larson from Greens Chapel, a Stromsburg high school graduate and farmer. They will reside on a farm north of Stromsburg.
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Pearson
Larson
Dorothy Pearson
Herman Larson
Elmwood
Nebr
Albin Pearson
St. Edwards
Hastings
Greeley
Colo
Polk County
Polk
Osceola
Swan Larson
Greens Chapel
Osceola Park Offers Varied Vacation Facilities
With summer here Osceola Park attracts families for weekend trips and Fourth of July crowds. The park features shade, tables for Sun day dinners, swings and rides, ample space for children, and a popular swimming pool with water described as clean enough to drink.
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Osceola Park
Osceola Community Club Renames Itself Osceola Chamber
After more than twenty years of activity the Osceola Community Club changes its name to Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Members at Monday noon meeting approve the change to reflect a business-oriented membership. The club plans a program to promote local cream production and reports a healthy cash balance.
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Osceola Community Club
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
4-H Club News Highlights Local Meetings and Elections
The Happy Hobby Health Club met June 14 at the Court House to study First Aid For Serious Accidents. The Happy Homemakers Club elected Jewell Morgan as news reporter and announced new members with a June 22 meeting at the Wisely home. Rainbow Girls met June 18 and plan a July 1 gathering, while Handy Knotters met at Winnard Augustin and will reconvene July 1 at Eldon Kuehnel’s home.
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Happy Hobby Health Club
Court House
Happy Homemakers Club
Edgar Wisely
Marjorie Warwick
Jewell Morgan
Delores Carman
Mary Gaile Sigler
Wisely
Rainbow Girls Room Club
Betty Augustin
Eldon Kuehnel
Presbyterian Sunday School and Merry Workers News
Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m. Merry Workers group meets Thursday afternoon led by Mrs Dawes, Mrs Craven, and Mrs Shore on the committee for activities.
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Merry
Dawes
Craven
Shore
Bill McGaffin Faces Bombing Run in Bordeaux
Lincoln Star recounts Wm. C. McGaffin former Polk boy now AP war correspondent ducking into a cellar as German planes bombed Bordeaux France last Thursday. He is a Nebraska graduate whose father H M McGuffin edited The Progress for years in Omaha.
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Lincoln Star
Wm. C. McGaffin
Polk
Associated Press
Bordeaux
France
Bill
University of Nebraska
H M. McGuffin
Omaha
The
Progress
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers After Guest Day Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Hall last Friday afternoon with forty five members and guests. Six comforters were tied. Mary Louise Senn reported on Girls State. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Martin Anderson and Vice Presidents Mrs Albert Timm and Mrs F E Merrick. Lecy Mrs T A Reece. Treasurer Mrs L M Merrick. Chaplain Mrs Ben Zedicher. Historian Mrs Delmar McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Louise Senn
Martin Anderson
Albert Timm
F. E. Merrick
Lecy
T. A. Reece
Treas
L. M. Merrick
Ben Zedicher
Delmar McFadden
Polk Community News Recap of Sunday Visits and Local Events
Hilding Strand and relatives visited Columbus. W J Kroger attended a Standard Oil Meeting in Omaha. Local guests included Ben Peterson and Earl and Floyd families. Polk youths attended a Grand Island Baptist Banquet in Gibbon and led a devotion. Fern Myers left for Los Angeles to study. Union Church services will be in the city park with cooperating Polk churches. Midway Ballroom Havens will stop Friday dances, resuming a modern dance Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilding Strand
Merril Strand
Columbus
W. J. Kroger
Omaha
Kroger
Standard Oil
Ben Peterson
Neil McNaught
Earl Stevens
Floyd Miller
Polk
Grand Island Baptist Association
Gibbon
Neb
Hope
George Otte
C. R. Bryant
Lester Upton
Donald
Imogene Hanquest
Joan Lindburg
Gertrude Nelson
Betty
Garrah Newton
Ebba Hanquist
Blanche Peterson
Ramona Nelson
Fern Myers
Los Angeles
Frank Adelson
Roy Nelson
Clarks
Wm. Campain
Osceola
Keith
Sambetha
Kansas
Loreta
Duane Sterner
Chas. Sterner
Lincoln
F. P. Anderson
Texas
Chas. Widga
Gerald Davenport
Ruth Goltry
Betty Baccon
Oakland
Floyd Larson
Kate Salchow
C. G. Nelson
Albert Nelson
V. Nelson
Marquette
Emil Nelson
Ed Nelson
Midway
Havens
Elmer Hanquist
W. A. Lindburg
O. Z. Alfred
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley Chapel News
West Side News
Presbyterian Church
Bill McGaffin
Legion Auxiliary
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