Deaths and community notes from Polk County area
Notices report the death of James Crookham near Pittsburg PA at age 89. Updates cover church visits, local sales, school events, farm co op actions, weddings, land values rising, and licenses in Polk County with multiple local names and towns included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crookham
W. J. Conklyn
Pittsburg
A. H. Hennings
Polk County
Star City
Sask
Rev. Taylor
Rev. Spalding
A. J. Herrmann
Geo. Engelhardt
Arvilla Timm
Alice Fox
Mary McBeth
Mamie Potts
Lillie Chauner
Marjorie Snider
Freda Monson
Polk
Polk County Notes and Local Updates
Withholding airport financing until firmer government assurances. Mrs. Clarence Miller of Osceola dies in Denver after living in Bennett, services held in Denver. Two Polk County figures tagged as possible governors. Osceola wins four basketball games. Shelby plays two games, town team loses 35 to 40 but first team wins 25 to 23. H L Whitney promoted to vice president of Lincoln Telephone in Butler County. Chester Baldwin to succeed. Mr and Mrs Clayton Rystrom relocate to Osceola. Rystrom to manage International Harvester Store. Orville Mickey opens a cream station in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Osceola
P. W. Horst
Denver
Bennett
Colo
Polk County
A. F. Nuquist
Woman’s Club
Butler
Hospital News From Shelby Reports Several Recoveries
Bonnie Buchholz had appendicitis surgery last Wednesday and left the hospital. Rosalie Kresha, daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolf Kresha Jr, was admitted with pneumonia but is improving rapidly. Mrs Clarence Johnson had tonsils removed Wednesday. Darlene Gustafson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Gustafson, underwent appendicitis operation last Saturday and is progressing well. Mrs Ben Treadway remains a medical patient at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Buchholz
Rosalie Kresha
Adolf Kresha Jr
Clarence Johnson
Darlene Gustafson
Mark Gustafson
Ben Treadway
Card of Thanks from Fairview and Valley Churches
The Johnson family and the Fairview and Valley Methodist Churches express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their sorrow. Pastor W. D. Hamilton notes services next Sunday at Fairview 10 a.m. Valley 11:20 a.m. Sunday School Valley 10:30 a.m. Fairview 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. P. Johnson
W. D. Hamilton
Fairview Church
Valley
Valley Church
Church Schedule and Conference note in Geneva
John M. Herrmann announces Church School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00. District Conference to be held in Geneva Thursday. WSCS meeting location and time remain uncertain due to church repair work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Herrmann
Geneva
WSCS
Randall Church Service Schedule and Geneva District Meeting
Rev. G A Randall leads Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00. Senior Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday evening. Geneva hosts district meeting today with 9:45 start and 5:00 adjournment. Noon meal served by Geneva Church ladies at 50c. delegates from Church School Woman's Society and laymen attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Randall
Geneva
Geneva Church
Church School
Woman’s Society
Lenten Services and Church Activities Schedule
Everett L. BexellPosted notice lists March church events at the parish. Lenten services on March 1 and 8 with sermons on The Second Word Promise and Jesus Third Word from the Cross. Also Senior Choir practice Ladies Aid Society Confirmation Class Children’s Choir Morning Worship Luther League and WMS programs scheduled through March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett L. Bexell
Ladies Aid Society
Martha Walgreen
Herman Anderson
Luther League
WMS
Jesus
Probate petition in the estate of Otto Johnson
In the matter of the Estate of Co Otto Johnson Deceased Nebraska to all persons interested notice a petition for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of Henry C Burritt as Administrator With Will Annexed set for hearing March 24 1944 at 11 o clock AM dated February 29 1944 L M Merrick County Judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Otto Johnson
Nebraska
Henry C. Burritt
L. M. Merrick
Primary election notice for Polk County Nebraska in 1944
Hereby notice that on Tuesday April 11 1944 at the usual polling places in Polk County Nebraska a primary election will be held. Voters may express party preference for President and Vice President, select delegates to National Conventions and County Convention, and nominate one congressional candidate for the Third District. Also lists local professionals Dr C R Peterson dentist Osceola and Dr H S Eklund physician surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
United States
Vintage Furniture and Home Goods Lot with Storage Items
Antique and modern bedroom suites in oak maple and mahogany plus a variety of living room pieces. Includes beds mattresses tables lamps chairs rocking chairs a dining set and metal storage items. Also features a kitchen range heater wash machine ice box and garden tools.
Nomination List for 1944 Osceola Nebraska Elections
The document enumerates party nominations for state and county offices to be chosen at the 1944 general primary in Nebraska. It lists positions from Governor to County Judge and various district candidates, with the polling hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day. County Clerk John I. Anderson stamps the notice in Osceola February 25, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Supreme Court
Fifth Judicial District
Polk County
Osceola
Nebraska
A. D
John I. Anderson
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Olk County
Walter J. Herses
A. Osceola, Neb
Tion
W. O. Johnson
Leon Merrick
Lincoln
B. J. Brown
Gothenburg
Conad
Lexington
Ruth Merrick
Roger Sturdevant
Keene Ludden Jr
University of Nebraska
Wm. Sarow
Herman Sarow
Council Bluffs
Platte
Loup
Columbus
Mary Hart
Scottsbluff
Swede Home Farmers Co- Operative
Gust Chindgren
Alex Adelson
F. H. Fredrickson
Herman Jones
John A. Swang
Omaha
Anderson Bros
Rapp Hotel
Zenith
Tready
American Medical Association
Council On Physical Therapy
G. T. Ray
Jeweler & Optometrist
Hesser'ss
Gamble
Ae Leek Yee T TS
Che Phil
É Choe Ninninger Silvers
Loretta Young
Brian Aherne
Emember
Shelby Hatchery
Polk CO
Dr. Salsbury
Shelby
PEAS
Shelby Hospital News
Fairview and
Valley Methodist Churches
the Methodist Church
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Plymouths
Sigler’s Garage
Osceola i Fedimnch
Fdte
C. R. Peterson
First National Bank
Osceola, Nebr
H. S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Charles C. Walgreen
M. E. Church
Nebr
Clarence W. Walgreen
Exec
Dick Merrick
D. R. Byers
Recipe Service
Consumers Home Service Department
Ty Itonsumi
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