Hail Storm Wrecks Polk County Crops and Warns of Loss
A severe hail storm last Sunday damaged east Polk County crops with Hackberry and Canada precincts hit hardest. Fields of corn and wheat show near total loss in places while others suffer varying damage across the county. Clarence Larson and Edith Lind wed at Swede Home Lutheran church with reception and a Colorado wedding trip planned. Larson, an overseas veteran, is set to work the Larson farm west of Swede Home.
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Polk County
Canada
Hackberry
Wayland
Platte Precinct
Clarence Larson
Frank Larson
Edith Lind
John Lind
Polk
Swede Home Lutheran Church
C. A. Sward
Martin Lind
Myrtle Flodman
Larson
Colorado
Larson Farm
Alvin Swanson
Farmers Union
Frank Leitty
David City
Alice Johnson
Wm. Wright
Hardville
Ruth Okerstrom
Marquette
L. O. Gladd
Omaha
Farmers Elevators
A. K. Crow
Wm. Anderson
Sutton
Ed Pike
el Paso
New Mexico
Charles Graves
Blanche Sedam
J. A. Sedam
Don Bauder
Wausa
Chas. Bodine
Aleck
Adelson Viciniy
Chas
Stuart
Nebr
Clifford Branting
L. G. Aldrich
Lewiston Jct
Aldrich
George Derby
Harry Ayres
H. M. McGaffin
James Glasser
Edwin
Grace
Ellwood City
R.L. Glasser
R. L. Cox
Knerr
Kalispell
Mont
Chas. Johnson
Seb Frazier
Oskatoosa
Iowa
James Reeves
J. A Sedam
Norma Horrocks
Papillion
E. M. Burke
W. H. Pollock
A.W. Burke
Seward
E. F. Graff
Winfred Cohagen
George Mitchell
Bauder
Nellie Harless
Alex Adelson
Walter Fisher
George Anderson
P. A. Hangquist
Wm. Seigelbein
Robert Lindburg
McPherson
Record finds widespread crop damage near Shelby and surrounds
The Record notes severe crop losses across multiple farms around Shelby Nebraska. Will Scott farm area and Ed Mouden to the south show the worst damage with 25 to 75 percent reductions. Neighbors like McGimpsey, Weiser, Thelen, McMillan and others report heavy to staggering blows in various localities. Northwest of Shelby and near Rising City, fields are wiped out. Possum Hollow northeast of Shelby also reports many damaged crops.
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Will Scott
Shelby
Ed Mouden
Scott
Will
Ford Augustine
Ross Clark
Herman Thelen
Fred Schneider
B. D. Hopewood
August
Hubert ‘Thelen
Scott Farm
McGimpsey Boys
George Weiser
Blake
Thelen
McMillan
Swan M. Carlson
Vern Deay
Henry ‘Willmschen
Thelander Peterson
Dillsaver Bros
Tom Kries
Manyther
Wayland
Rising City
Possum Hollow
Severe hailstorm causes scattered crop damage across Osceola region
The report details heavy hail in the Gilbert Johnson Stromsburg area with considerable crop damage in Osceola and nearby localities. Despite destruction, some fields show potential with replanting ideas dismissed by older farmers as unlikely to improve yields. Top hail and wind damaged trees and buildings. Roy Jler’s barn burned by lightning. Wheat fields partly cut and farmers work to reclaim damaged wheat and oats.
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Gilbert Johnson
Robert Frizzell
Gust Allinder
Osceola
Stromsburg
Roy Jler
Merrick Banks Marry in Home Ceremony near Merrick
Miss Mattie E. Merrick and Francis C. Barks wed at the bride’s home northeast of the city with Rev. Hull presiding. The couple, after a two course dinner, depart for Minnesota Lakes for their honeymoon. The bride, educated in music, taught in Osceola and Edgar. the groom, a Nebraska University graduate and former teacher, served eighteen months overseas.
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Mattie E. Merrick
F. E. Merrick
Francis C. Barks
Imperial
Nebr
Ilah Huh
York
Lincoln
Minnesota
Wesleyan Conservatory of Music
Osceola
Edgar
Shelby
University of Nebraska
Uncle Sam
Showeres Honor Ruth Walker Pre Nuptial Events
A series of showers and honors were held for Miss Ruth Walker ahead of her Sunday marriage to Judson G. Clark of Lincoln. Friends gathered at Mrs. L. E. Green, Mrs. S. J. Merrick, and Postmaster W. E. Snider’s homes for gifts, refreshments, and well wishes.
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Ruth Walker
Judson G. Clark
Lin_coln
Miss Walker
S. J. Merrick
W. E. Snider
Gospel Ridge
Miss Ruth
Osceola
Snider
W. B. Carson
N. O. Brown
S3da
Delmer McFadden
Floyd Hartson
Dewey Sigler
Homer Hartson
Area barber shops closed for Fourth in Stromsburg
Local notes report two Stromsburg barber shops will shut all day on the Fourth. The feed includes community events, travel to Lincoln and Omaha for residents, and routine visits. Several residents travel, attend events, or undergo medical treatment, with multiple names and places noted.
Eighth Grade Promotion Exercises Hear 198 Students
The Osceola Nebraska promotion ceremony welcomed 198 graduates with a program of music, solos, duets, and an address by Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell of Pittsburgh Kansas. The event drew a large crowd and a Record next week will publish the graduates list.
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occa_sio
Hattie Moore Mitchell
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Nebraska Counties Heavily Mortgaged Land Report
Tax commissioner T A Polleys reports 37 Nebraska counties crossed by the Chicago & North Western and the St Paul Minneapolis Oxford railways have farm lands mortgaged at over 92 percent of total acreage. Butler and York counties show smaller shares. detailed figures include per acre values, numbers of mortgages, and estimated true land value. Also note Dwight Blake’s hospital progress after tooth extractions to aid recovery.
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T. A. Polleys
Chicago & North Western Ry
Nebraska
Pork County
York County
Butler County
Polk
Mort
Cca Eee
Wheat exchange offer promises 1 40 per bushel
The notice describes an exchange deal offering to swap wheat for Kitchen Queen lowr with a net price of 1 40 per bushel on the exchange basis. It states the seller can provide wheat if the buyer lacks it and claims the transaction will save money by swapping as if the wheat were brought in.
Novel Buckley Park Picnic Draws Eastern Star Group
Scott Sunday reports a lively Buckley park picnic hosted by Miss Alverson and 45 single ladies and square area workers with Mrs. O E Mickey of Osceola in attendance. The week also brings births to Sewart Wortham Mathers Knerr families, each with a new baby born in late June.
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Vance Sharp
Yellowstone Park
Charles Eckblade
Olof Brodine
Lincoln
J. P. Hedman
Omaha
Andrew Myrberg
Eva
Marie Olson
M. W. Rose
Earl Steever
A. N. Lund
BE. H. Lindquist
Minnesota
Hartwig Flodman
York Hos
Albert E. Anderson
A. James
Central City
Totay
T. C. Munger
Carmel
Calif
A. O. Knerr
Brantford
Ont
Chicago
Detroit
Abel Anderson
Batavia
Ills
Red Wing
Mimn
Illinois University
stu_dent
E. *Eerman
Ren
Ruth Nelson
Los Angeles
A. Rystram
Ester Anderson
Juliet Johnson
Mead
Edwin@lson
Johnson
Helen Nelson
Alice Yorell
Charles Eckblette
Os_ car I. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Ray Hunsacker
Ray
Ke.e. Knerr
Kansas City
S. S
North America
Nebraska
Edwin B. Sewart
Irvin Wortham
Ed. L. Mathers
Lloyd Ernest Tracy
Charles B. Knerr
Polk Alva Carter Buys Polk Tailor Shop
Local update lists frequent moves and visits from Polk residents. Alva Carter buys out the Polk tailor shop while Philip Sack travels to Crete on business.
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Alva Carter
Polk Tailor Shop
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Schedule
The Churches Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sacramental Service at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Preaching by Rev. Thos. E. Barr. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Thos. E. Barr
First M E Church Sunday Services Announced
The First M E Church schedules Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. The theme for worship is How National Ideas Have Evolved. Evening subject is Trifies and Trivialities with Epworth League at 7. A welcome to all from Pastor W. W. Hull.
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M. E
Epworth League
Morning services with children sermon and music notice
The church announces all services at the usual time with a portion of the morning sermon adapted for children. Flowers have been beautiful in recent Sundays. Those with music to offer should contact W. J. Hermann or Leroy Rhodes, music committee chairs. Next Sunday is holy, Tuesday a holiday, and both should lift noble thoughts. A prayer asks guidance to bear our cross willingly. J. A. Klein, Pastor.
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W. J. Hermann
Leroy Rhodes
J. A. Klein
Third Sunday Luther League Meeting at Evangelical Church
The Luther League meets Friday evening June 30 at Evangelical Lutheran Church with officer elections and other matters. Sunday school at 10 led by Arthur N. Johnson. morning worship at 11 in Swedish. English service at 8. Prayer Thursday at 7 p m. Ladies' Aid meets July 6 at 2 30 p m at John Oberg's home.
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Trinity Luther League
C. G. Eckstrom
Arthur N. Johnson
John Oberg
Hemlandssanger
God
Mrs J R Hill Visits Clear Lake Friends
Mrs. J. R. Hill left for Clear Lake Iowa to visit the family of Rev and Mrs Wilder who are friends of the Hastings relatives.
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J. R. Hill
Clear Lake
Iowa
Wilder
Hastings
Large Farm Fire Destroys Scholz Property East of City
A major blaze at John Scholz's farm an hour east of the city destroyed a barn, granary, double crib and machine shed with corn, oats, and equipment totaling a heavy loss. The wind aided spread from a suspected lightning strike while residents rushed to save the home. no livestock were lost, and insurance on the property had lapsed. Carl Scholz farms the site. Mrs. Scholz was at home when the fire began.
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Topeka
Lindburg
Civil Service
H. G Brauer
Shrader and Son
Iowa
Charles Ruchs
Daugter
Alyina
Hildreth
Lambert Post
Caldwell
Mont
Harvard Vistors
Ae Parker Aker
W. Lindburg
Geithict Lindburg
Maurice Lindburg
Herbert Wurtz
Commercial Club
Hoken_ son Hotel
McGaffin
Henry Caster
Emil Allison
J. R. Leibee
Chicago
J. R. Uridel
Omaha
John Scholz
Carl Scholz
Martin Scholz
Gratary
Scholz
Roy Iler Loses Barn in North City Fire
A lightning strike destroyed Roy Tier's barn on Gospel Ridge Sunday at five pm. The 16 by 28 foot structure held hay and grain. neighbors saved the auto and other valuables while the fire department arrived too late. No insurance was carried and Iler was away in Stromsburg.
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Roy Tier
Gospel Ridge
Iler
Stromsburg
Mrs Lucy A Upton Visits City from Atlantic Iowa
Mrs Lucy A Upton arrives in the city from Atlantic Iowa and will stay for an undetermined period to visit her daughter Mrs W W Hull and family.
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Lucy A. Upton
W. W. Hull
Atlantic
Iowa
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BANKS
Lester Rystrom
Stude_ baker
Mission Church
M. van Dorn
Wallace Scott
Maurine Walrath
Arthur Mickey
the Brooks
Boisdeffre
Kujawiak
Tadeus Wieniawski
Menchriren di
Capua
Hahn Traumerei
Schumann
Jocelyn
Godard
Lieurance
Hallie Moore Mitchell
Amelia Rasmussen
J. A.klein
Dwight Blake
Philip Sack
Crete
Mary Nierman
Harry Shafer
Arthur Swanson
Oscar Johnson
Dr. Westfall
North Platte
H. A. Murphy
John Plessinger
Grace and Valley Churches
Roy Iler
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