4-H Club Leaders Honor National Gold Clover Awardees
Nebraska 4-H honors Elmer Tooker and four Silver Clover recipients for five to ten years of leadership. Polk County winners from 1944 include Darlene Wibly and many others as 1945 plans begin. About 75 farmers attended a Polk Commercial Club meeting February 27 with Milking Shorthorn program briefings and a film show followed by an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tooker
Silver Creek
Rex Brigham
Shelby
John Staroscik
Osceola
Arthur Deeter
Nebraska
Polk County
Montgomery Ward
Darlene Wisely
Dolores McCormick
Merna Lees
Omar Fleur
Dorothy Brigham
Robert’s Dairy- Meta Deeter
Nebraska Butter Institute
Tommy Brigham
Harold Grossnicklaus
WNAX
Raymond Schott
Glenn Kresha
Leonard Augustine
Gordon A. Carlson
Ak-Sar-Ben
Burlington Leader's Trip
Ernest Lees
Kerr Glass Co
Spool Cotton Co
Ramona Thomas
Servel Inc
Sears & Roebuck Co
Valeria Schott
Kraft Cheese Co
Sally
Corn moisture and price concerns rise in Polk County
The piece warns not to take corn grading for granted and urges moisture testing. It notes some corn sold at 30 cents this week and warns warmer weather could cut value within 30 days unless moisture is reduced by cribbing. Polk County holds at least $250000 in corn at risk of depreciation without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Omaha World-Herald resumes taking new daily paper orders
The Omaha World-Herald announces it can again accept new subscriptions. New subscribers will receive the paper within two weeks after the order is received. Submit your order through this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Omaha World-Herald
Local Newspapers Invite Subscriptions and Orders
The Journal World Herald and Star invite readers to place subscriptions and provide how to order. Information outlines pricing options delivery regions and contact methods for new and renewing subscribers.
Operational distinction award for First Lieutenant Malek reported
An Eng land eighth air force station announced that First Lieutenant Richard Malek received the third Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Medal for valor. The report also notes Lt Malek’s service record and related commendations from General Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
England
Richard Malek
Social calendar notes for March events and meetings
Mrs D B Hulquist hosts Entre Nous at her home next Wednesday March 14. Eastern Star officers practice at 3:00 next Sunday at the Lodge Halls. O E S regular meeting Tuesday evening March 13. Mr and Mrs Don Byers host their bridge club next Monday. Osceola Project Club meets Thursday March 15 at Miss Nelle Wiselys home, moved from March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hulquist
Entre Neus
Eastern Star
O.E.S
Don Byers
Osceola Project Club
Nelle Wisely
When to Call the Doctor for Child Illness
A mother should place a sick child in bed and consult the physician at once for communicable diseases. Early medical care reduces spread within the home and protects young children, with three key reasons to seek prompt advice.
Fullerton Tourney Opens With Osceola in District Play
Osceola Bulldogs coached by J. Larry Hull begin the Class B district tournament at Fullerton on Wednesday at 7:00 p m facing Aurora. Injuries favor Polk County’s team, with a potential final against Albion Friday. Semis Thursday pair Osceola and St Paul against St Marys, while the other semi features Central City and Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Larry Hull
Osceola Bulldogs
Fullerton
Aurora
Polk County
St. Paul
Hull
Albion
Central City
St. Mary’s
Don Anderson
Bruce Berck
Jack Miller
Kenny Schutt
Delmar Luft
Bernard Gissler
Don Byers
John Mills
Leo Johnson
Jimmie Norton
Jack Wieseman
Osceola-Aurora
Lincoln
York
Sutton
Local Social News and Departures Across Town
Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson visited relatives on Wednesday evening. Wallace Gustafson Sch left Monday for the Great Lakes after a 10 day leave with his parents. Miss Evelyn Vrbka visited her parents in Omaha the last week. Mr and Mrs Hershal Reisdorf moved to a new home formerly vacated by Harry Brazee. Miss Frances Hambek and District 15 pupils hosted a farewell party for Jerome and Eugene Reistrof moving from the district. Mr and Mrs Leonard Hiemer and son dined with John W Gabriel family for Mrs Gabriel's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nelson
George Irland
Wallace Gustafson
Great Lakes
Hjalmar Gustafson
Evelyn Vrbka
Omaha
Joe Vrbka
Hershal Reisdorf and
Harry Brazee
Frances Hambek
Jerome
Eugene Reistorf
Leonard Hiemer
John W. Gabriel
Community Dinner Guests and Local Visits
Swede home guests include Mr and Mrs Herman Kohl of Clarks and Mrs Amelia Fredrickson. Hilma Toline visits with sister and husband Henry Peterson. Gordon Fredrickson visits Wm McKeag family in Shelby. Rena Mae Willits attends Teenager Meeting in York. Kermit Larson from Mead spends weekend with parents Clarence and family. Arthur Ekstrom family and host Frank Bolton host Saturday evening guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kohl
Clarks
Amelia Fredrickson
Wallace Fredrickson
Hilma Toline
Henry Peterson
Gordon Fredrickson
Wm. McKeag
Shelby
Rena Mae Willits
TeOenage
York Saturay
Kermit Larson of
Mead
Clarence Larson
Arthur Ekstrom
Frank Bolton
Gas firm changes hands in regional sale
Iown Nebraska Light & Power Co has been sold to Central Electric & Gas company based in Sioux Falls. The firm supplied natural gas to Lincoln and other cities in Nebraska. L. R. King remains as president and manager with C. C. Helmers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown Nebraska Light & Power Co
Central Electric & Gas Company
Sioux Falls
S. C
Consumers Public Power District
Lincoln
Beatrice
Norfolk
York
Aurora
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
L. R. King
Iowa-Nebraska
C. C. Helmers
Hospital News Briefs From St. Francis
Mrs. Kermit Hultgren of Stromsburg underwent surgery Monday morning. Bernard Berck is progressing after a serious illness and will leave hospital this week. Hans Sterup of Gresham entered the hospital Saturday for medical care. Raymond Kepner entered Monday and had surgery Tuesday morning. Mrs. Leonard Kropatsch and infant daughter will return home Thursday. Mrs. Lawrence Bowe entered Tuesday for major surgery. Dr. O. O. Wallace was admitted Saturday for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Francis Hospital
Kermit Hultgren
Stromsburg
Bernard Berck
Hans Sterup
Gresham
Raymond Kepner
Leonard Kropatsch
Lawrence Bowe
O. O. Wallace
Community Notes From Stromsburg and Surroundings
Social rounds include Ed and JoAnn Schinzel hosting a Sunday dinner for relatives and friends to celebrate Joey Schinzel’s first birthday. Visits from Tillie Rinteman and Everett Ericson precede updates on the Jeffery mastoid operation and overseas postings of Rear Eielson’s kin. Traveling relatives from Nebraska and Lincoln share greetings as families recount health and military news across Stromsburg and nearby towns.
Printed Cretonne at Steeple's Store
42 inch printed cretonne offered at 39 cents per yard at Steeple's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretonne
Steeple
Coach Hull Resigns as Osceola Athletic Director
Coach J. Larry Hull resigns as athletic director effective with the season’s end. His first Osceola basketball squad won the Goldenrod Conference championship, the school’s first since 1937. Hull may pursue coaching and athletic directorship in California for about 3400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Larry Hull
Osceola
Goldenrod
Hull
California
Miss Helen Ogden and Carl Westring Wed in Stromsburg
Miss Helen Ogden daughter of Mrs Lillian Ogden and Carl R Westring both of Stromsburg were united in marriage on February 24 1945 at the Lutheran parsonage The bride who has lived in Osceola for years graduated from Osceola high school in 1936 and has been operating the Marsay Beauty Shoppee in Stromsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden—Westring
Helen Ogden
Lillian Ogden
Stromsburg
Carl R. Westring
Osceola
Osceola High School
Marsay Beauty
DeLand Prang announces marriage in San Diego
Announcement lists Ruth Prang and Dean De Land wed March 4 at a Lutheran church in San Diego at noon. Attendants were Francis and DeLand. groom a Osceola High School 1942 graduate now in the U S Navy stationed at San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
U. S. Navy
San Die- 80
Zella Bond Weds Lloyd Powell in San Diego
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Zella Bond daughter of Mrs Elsie Bond Gresham and Lloyd M Powell of San Diego performed in San Diego February 25 1945. The bride wore a blue suit with red roses corsage. Attendant Mrs Thomas Powell best man Thomas Powell. After a wedding trip the couple returned to work at Consolidated Aircraft Yorks in San Diego. The bride formerly served as Dr Eklund office nurse in Oscola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Bond
Elsie Bond
Gresham
Lloyd M. Powell
San Diego
Thomas Powell
Wesley Chapel community notices and meetings
The Osceola Local Farm ers Union meets Monday evening March 12 at the Miller Schoolhouse. Mrs Alfred Grossricklaus reports her Washington trip, and musical members will perform. In District 14, an act play Henry's Mail Order Wife drew funds with $13 to the Red Cross and $13 for playground equipment. Moving day updates list multiple residents relocating to nearby farms and towns. Cpl Hollis Campain departs Wednesday for military duty at Fort Ord California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Farmers Union
Alfred Grossricklaus
Washington
Henry
Wifa
Ed Cross
Fred Huggler
Robert McBeth
Dick Merrick
Hugglers
Wm. Brandt
Fred Merrick
Adolph Kresha Jr
A. J. Herrmann
Harry Brazee
Chris Timm
Lawrence Druvall
Nantkes
Vivian Dunning
Ray Miller
Henry Thnen
Paul Pliefke
Victor Sterup
Columbus
Ed Carter
York
Victor
Elmer Carter
Gresham
William Campain
Pete Simpson
Swede
Earl Miller
William Wright
Cpl
Hollis Campain
Fort Ord
Calif
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Fairview residents report guests from Grand Island Stromsburg and Clarks. Names include Clair and Mrs. McCormick Lanny Meacham Benny Berger and family. Georgia Ann Broxen with Dake family. Wm Dake family. Don Hayes cleared Navy physical. Mrs Roy Frizzell, Mrs Virginia Shank visiting relatives in Arcadia and Los Angeles. Gus Carlson and daughter at Dolphs in Clarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview News
Clair McCormick
Lanny
Lawrence Meacham
Grand Island
Benny Berger
Stromsburg
Frank Danist
Georgia Ann Broxen
LaVerne Dake
Rex
Wm. Dake
Robert Davis
Santa Monica
Calif
Gus Carlson
Kassion Dolph
Clarks
Use Crouse- Tex Dry Dip on Poultry and Livestock Now
The notice urges readers to apply Crouse- Tex Dry Dip to poultry and livestock as the current recommended practice. It emphasizes timely use to protect animals and improve health.
Polk County Service Men Seek Divorces
Two Polk County servicemen filed petitions in district court for wartime divorce. Fred L. Calkins Jr. stationed in England seeks dissolution from Mary A. Calkins, married in San Antonio on Sept. 13, 1942. Melvin E. Runquist seeks divorce from Dorothy Ann Runquist, married in York South Carolina on Nov. 4, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Service
District Court
Fred L. Calkins, Jr
England
Mary A. Calkins
San Antonio
Texas
Melvin E. Runquist
Dorothy Ann Runquist
York
South Carolina
Ak-Sar-Ben Citation Presented by Hospital Group
Hospital committee members dined at St Francis Hospital and discussed progress as the Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Award was presented to Sister Edmundine by Dr Eklund. Osceola Community received the award for fostering Benedictine Sisters arrival and hospital operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edmundine
St. Francis Hospital
Eklund
Sister Edmundine
Knights of Ak SarBen
Osceola
Fredrick W Green 1874 1946 Osceola death notice
Fredrick William Green born Chicago April 22 1874 died March 2 1946 at St Francis Hospital at age 70 years 10 months 10 days. He lived in Fullerton and Osceola Nebraska and married Keziah Wisely October 28 1911. five children listed including Roy by a former marriage. Funeral at Kepner Mortuary and burial in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Green
Fredrick William Green
Emma
Fredrick Green
Chicago
St. Francis Hospital
Fullerton
Nebraska
Osceola
Keziah Wisely
Charles Hubbard
Long Beach
California
Edward
Los Angeles
Fred Jr
Melville Plass
Portland
Oregon
Mervin
South Pacific
Roy
Baltimore
A. W. King
Josephine Warnhoff
Forest Park
Ill
Nerces
Harry
Nettie Hoffman
Kepner Mortuary
Osceola Cemetery
George Berck Injured in Farm Steer Accident
George E. Berck of Osceola area was badly hurt when an 1100-pound steer pinned him against a fence at his farm Tuesday afternoon. He was hospitalized at St. Francis for treatment and diagnosed with multiple broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berck
George E. Berck
Osceola
St. Francis Hospital
Polk News Roundup of Social Visitors and Births
Sixty two neighbors attended an oyster feed at the Glenn Knorr home honoring the Sundbergs and the Andersons who are moving from the community. Various locals hosted and visited over the weekend including Cleo Cramer from Omaha and others visiting relatives. An eight pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Johnny Preston at York hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Glenn Knorr
David Sundberg
E. J. Anderson
Sundbergs
Andersons
William Ziegelbein
Minnie Smith
Marie
Cleo Cramer
Omaha
H. A. Cramer
Cliff Branting
Grand Island
Butch” Mills
Palmer
Fred Shockey
Norman Lindburg
Snider
Colo
Junior Herbes
W. J. Herbes
Osceola
Reuben Swanson
Johnny Preston
York Hospital
Preston
Maxine McGinnis
Lloyd Kroger
Lloyd Miller
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Sam
Jos. R. Koziol, Jr
Joseph R. Koziol, Jr
Joseph Koziol
Camp Hood
Journal
World-Herald
Star
Charles Timm
Carl Timm
735Th
Bastogne
Timm
France
Luxemberg
Germany
George S. Patton
S. W. Calhoun
Navy Department
Walter Calhoun Jr
U.S.S. Pensacola
Southwest Pacific
Pfc
Donald Malek
Tonopah
Nevada
George Malek
Bud Deeds
Ben Zedicher
Pvt
Harry E. Simonsen
Infantry
Holland
Alex Mills
South
Dick Mills A.S
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
Arvid Anderson
Lawrence Anderson
Hawaiian Islands
Cpl. Anderson
C. R. Peterson
Max Peterson
M .E. Snider
New York
Forner
W. E. Snider
Fullerton Tourney
Ed Schinzel
Ernest Ericson
Clyde Ericson
Joey
Tillie Rinterman
Everett Ericson
Philip Fredrickson
Valley
Harold Bauer
Culbertson
A. V
Fred Williams
Near Polk
Ralph Shafer
Oscar Jones
Horace Keyes
Baby
Chas. Norman
Clem Keyes
Durward Yeadon
Red Cross
Wesley Chapel
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