Stromsbare Vet Receives Purple Heart Honor
G de Eelstrand of Stromsburg will be among six Nebrinsky Capitol Division members awarded the Purple Heart at an Elks event in Lincoln on March 18. The badge honors meritorious action, and the note recalls Washington’s original purpose and the division’s Verdun entry on March 16, 1918. Ekstrand, wounded in Meuse Argonne, served with the 75th Company, Sixth Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. de Eelstrand
Stromsburg
Nebrinsky Capitol
Elks
Lincoln
Vareh
Ieree Washington
Washington
Verdun
Ekstrand
Meuse-Argonne
Sixth Marines
Second Division
United States
China
Porto Rico
Paris
Panama
Notice to Owners of Motor Vehicles 1933 Licenses
New 1933 license fees approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor. Passenger cars based on weight. farm or local trucks by load. trailers by load. canshellers and well digging outfits aligned with farm trucks. Commercial trucks and trailers scaled by tonnage with overload limits. County will rebate funds to farmers. bank payments suspended until banks resume normal activity. K A Cornish County Treasurer.
Local Notes and Social Updates From Shelby Area
The Doreas Society met at the Methodist Church with Mrs C W Moon as hostess. Mrs O Dexter of San Diego arrived to visit her brother A F Pointer who is ill. Frank Messing and two sons had a farm accident near Shelby. he broke his right ankle but is recovering at home. Mrs W Crozier and representative from Lincoln visited and tended to land interests. Earthquake news from Long Beach Calif impacted Mrs da Dunning and relatives. J Merrick of Osceola visited Shelby, and county convention of Polk County Council of Christian Education occurred at Shelby United Brethren Church with speakers and music. Jeff Jarmin and family moved to a farm southwest of Shelby to assist Harry Lees. Powell of Grand Island visited Mrs Hanser and returned home. Barney and Arthur Krebsbach visited Columbus and Mrs Albert Bernt recovering from surgery. A seven-pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Taddiken. Laura Taddiken becomes a great-grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Arthur Buchholz
Donnie Lee
Oscuola
Shelby
Mr. Messing
T Shelby
John Kosch
A. A. Cram
Mgr. Messing
W. Crozier
Lincoln
Kelly Blair
da Dunning
Long Beach
Calif
California
J. Merrick
Osceola
Geo. McMeekin
North
Jarmin
Harry Lees
Powell
Grand Island
Barney Krebsbach
Arthur Krebsbach
Columbus
Albert Bernt
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kenneth Taddiken
Laura Taddiken
Piano for Sale Good Used on Easy Terms
Notice offers a used piano for sale on easy terms with inquiry directed to the seller's office for details.
County Agent’s Office Retained in Polk County
An agreement among the Farm Bureau Taxpayers League and County Commissioners keeps the county agent office for a year. Polk County pays 1060 for upkeep and rooms in the courthouse. Miss Cook remains as part time assistant at a reduced salary. The 1933 budget suit by the Farm Bureau against the commissioners will be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Taxpayers League
Polk County
Miss Cook
D A R Meeting Highlights Historic Paper Display
D A R members gathered at Mrs. W S Heitzman’s home Monday with Mrs. William Grossnicklaus presenting a wall paper printed newspaper from Vicksburg Mississippi dated July 2 1863. Mrs A F Nuquist led a lesson on Historic Landmarks of Nebraska and the group discussed marking local historic spots near Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Falley
W. S. Heitzman
William Grossnickslaus
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Arbor Lodge
A. F. Nuquist
Nebraska
Osceola
Lydia Kepner
Birthday Luncheon Honors N. O. Brown and Nantkes
A Saturday March 11 buffet luncheon at the home of N. O. Brown celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. N. O. Brown and H. F. Nantkes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Brown and a list of relatives and friends with their children, and a centerpiece of snap dragons and jonquils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Brown
H. F. Nantkes
A. Whitehead
Leona
Wilbur Nantkes
R. J. Richmond
Mildred
Nadine
Margery
del Richmond
John Jarmin
Nelson Jarmin
Harry McBeth
Lila
Sunday School Lesson Addresses Intemperance Curse
The Methodist church announces next Sunday's program with Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11. The second address on Jean Valjean is titled The Winning of Self Respect. A brief review of the first will be given in serial form. Epworth League speaks at 6 30 pm followed by an evening service at 7 30. The New Testament series begins with First Thessalonians and continues. readers are urged to study the two Thessalonians for the discussion of the Second Coming and its long await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Valjean
Epworth
Elton Berck
First National Bank of Osceola Reopens After Moratorium
The First National Bank of Osceola reopened this Wednesday morning after a ten day nationwide moratorium. It received permission to operate normally with the same general restriction on hoarding and is praised for maintaining an excellent condition during the shutdown.
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First National Bank of
Local Social Notes from Fairview and Nearby
Fairview residents host and visit friends keeping mild illnesses in focus. Mildred Mace undergoes an appendectomy at St Francis Hospital Grand Island yesterday. Louis Jannings and Gordon Wace accompany to Omaha for hospital visits and procedures.
Endorsement urged for J N Norton U S Senator
Polk County friends of J N Norton former congressman urge his appointment to the U S Senate to succeed the late R B Howell Norton has returned from Washington and is in Lincoln to confer with Governor Bryan Polk County residents of all parties support his candidacy based on recognized ability
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
J. N. Norton
U. S
R. B. Howell
Norton
Washington
Lincoln
Bryan
Lutheran Church Calendar Includes Concert by Chamber Choir
Thursday evening the Luther League meets at the church with entertainment by the William Buhl and Charles F. Johnson families. Saturday at 2 PM Confirmation Class. Sunday in Lent features Church School at 10 AM and English Worship at 11 AM followed by a concert at 3 PM by the Chamber Chorus from Wahoo Nebraska. No admission charge. free will offering to the chorus. Choir practice Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Luther League
Wm. Buhl
Chas. F. Johnson
Chaminade Chorus
Wahoo
Nebi
Changes in water ordinance at city council meeting
At a special city council meeting the water ordinance was revised. The new rule charges customers for actual water used, with eight dollars buying 20 thousand gallons per year. Previously summer usage was penalized while winter usage earned no rebate. the change reduces consumer costs though rates stay the same.
Ladies Chorus Here Next Sunday Osceola Concert
The Chaminede Ladies' Chorus from Wahoo Nebraska will perform in Osceola at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday at 3:00 PM. The 24 member group, students at Luther College, touring spring concerts, offers a free admission with a supporting offering. Evening shows follow at Swede Home Lutheran and Stromeburg Fortia venues, with a program of classical sacred pieces and light selections.
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Chaminede Ladies’ Chorus
Wahoo
Nebr
Osceola
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Luther College of
Stromeburg
New Chevrolets Debut In Osceola Showroom
The Standard Six shown at Nielsen Chevrolet in Osceola features a 107 inch wheelbase, Fisher bodies, and Fisher no draft ventilation. Three body types coach coupe and sport coupe priced from 445 to 475 dollars, with power from a valve in head six delivering about 60 HP and a top speed of 65 to 70 mph.
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Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Visit notes and social rounds in Victor locality
Mrs Brice arrived from Illinois to visit her sister Grandma Carter who has been ill but is improving. Milford Peterson took his sister and Marilyn to Beatrice to prepare for their future home. Mr and Mrs Abolt visited Mr and Mrs Hanshew. Mr and Mrs Hennings and Mr and Mrs Steever will entertain the L W Class at the church basement March 22. Mrs Severin returned from Osceola hospital and is much improved. A packed PTA meeting at Victor school with a seven o’clock covered dish supper followed by a parent led program. Frisbie Rasp and family of Gresham spent Sunday with Abelt and Grandma Rasp. S W Petersons and baby were guests at F M Leibee’s in Shelby.
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Severin
Osceola Hospital
P.T.A
Victor
Powell
Stromsburg
Frisbie Rasp
Gresham
Abelt
Grandma
S. W. Peterson
Baby
F. M. Leibee
Shelby
Political caucuses nominate Stromsburg city candidates
The People's Party Caucus met in Scott Hall to nominate for the April City election. H. R. Anderson was elected Central Committeeman. Four for the Board of Education were named H. Christensen Wallace Scott Geo E Olson and Arthur Nordberg. North Ward Council nominees were Albert Hull J W Anderson and South Ward Edwin L Anderson and Dr R L Minnick. EH C Nordlund named North Ward committeeman and H B Branting South Ward chairman. Other notes mention travelers from California reporting quake damage, church funeral services for Mrs Carolina Peterson, and D A R activities with local hosting and upcoming state convention duties.
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People’s Party Caucus
Scott Hall
H. R Anderson
Board of Education
H. Christensen
Wallace Scott
Geo. E. Olson
Arthur Nordberg
H. R. Anderson
South Ward
City Hall
North Ward
Albert Hull
J. W. Anderson
Edwin L. Anderson
R. L. Minnick
EH. C. Nordlund
H. B. Branting
Ward
Leonard Fusby
Stromsburg
California
Peterson
Swedish Frees Mission Church
S. C. Theo. Ramsey
Eugene Fweby
Polk County
Arthur Peterson
Eugene Fusby
Borg
Waketiek
Elijah Gove
C. F. Moore
L. W. Toole
A. F. Nugquist
Osceola
R. J. Hunsaker
Park Hotel
Hunsaker
Bridge
Mary Buckley
Hastings
John Scott
Helen
Sioux City
Wesley Chapel supper urged by church men this Friday
The Wesley Chapel Church invites the community to a Friday 6 30 supper served by the men of the church. The notice also lists local awards for spelling lessons and perfect attendance certificates including John Cerny Ramona Schott Dick Merrick and Thomas Richards. Hospital recovery news follows with Mrs Louis Schott and birthday anniversary for Mrs Nelson Brown drawing relatives and well wishing. Local teaching activities and a broken leg from Bird City Kansas affecting Vivian Jarmin are noted along with a list of visiting relatives and neighbors from Fremont Omaha Bellwood Columbus Fullerton and surrounding areas.
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Wesley Chapel Church Aid
John Cerny
Dick Merrick
Thomas Richards
Ramona Schott
Louis Schot
Vivian Jarmin
Mildred Richmond
Fremont
Homer Kulb
Omaha
William Brandt
Louis Schotts
Joe Micks
Bellwood
Edmund Galbel’s
Oswald Kropatsches
Hubert Seberger
Columbus
John Albers
Lloyd Bartholomews
A. E. Dawes
Fullerton
Notes From The State Legislature by W. F. Crozier
The piece argues that while critics overstep, the legislature has been diligent in addressing fundamental inequalities and holding hearings. It urges ad interim study before major revisions and cautions against taxes without county balance sheets. It concludes with a warning against perpetual deficits and reliance on savings and borrowing.
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ABC
St Andrews Edward Messing Visit and Local Choir Practice
Edward Messing visited Silver Creek last week as St. Andrews choir plans Sunday and Friday practices ahead of Easter. Miss Mildred Hahn hosts cousin Miss Kilbourn of Wayne. Several local families and patients at St. Marys Hospital in Columbus receive visits and Sunday gatherings in nearby Oswald Kro patch and Gabriel homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Messing
Silver Creek
St. Andrews Choir
Mildred Hahn
Miss Kilbourn
Wayne
Albert Bernt
St. Marys Hospital
Columbus
Rose Kresha
Near Columbus
Ann Kresha
Oswald Kropatch
George Ebel
Henry Ebel Jr
Bellwood
John W. Gabriel
Julius Nebosis
C. C. Abts Sr
Regina
Florence Tschauner
Loretta Kropatsch
Alfred Bern
Leonard Powell
St.Marys Hospital
Evelyn Bernt
Oconee
Oswald Bernt
Franz Luschinger
J. L. Enyeart
Fairview and Valley Church Notes
Weather delayed Communion services and they will be held next Sunday March 19. Miss Erma Wieseman attends the county Sunday School meeting in Shelby this week. Ladies Aid meets at the Hall Wednesday afternoon March 22. Sunday Schools offer classes for all ages with engaging teachers. Church music practice took place at the parsonage. Attend church somewhere with seating available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Wieseman
Valley Sunday School
Shelby
Ladies Aid
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Stromsbare Vet
K. A. Cornish County Treasurer
D.A.R
First National
Fairview
Henry Strickland
Heitzman
Mary Rothermal
Mace
St. Francis Hospital
H. A. McCormick
Grad Island
Walter Creemen
Wm Lohr
Melvin VanAlstine
Wm Dale
Tom Meacham
Louis Jannings
G. P
Gordon Wace
University Hospital
B. F. Maxcy
Fern
Roy Frizzel
Floyd and
Dale
Zola
St. Patrick
Wesley Chanel
W. F. Crozier
ST. Andrews
Fairview and Valley Church Notes
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