Walter Kent White Navy Gunner's Mate Serving Asea
Walter Kent White, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. White, graduated from Shelby high in 1942. He joined the Navy May 31, 1944, trained at Great Lakes, attended Gunnery School, aided the 6th War Loan Drive in Chicago, and was assigned to the U S S Tennessee as S 2c Gunner's Mate now at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kent White
Walter E. White
Shelby High School
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Chicago Naval Pier
U.S.S. Tennessee
Coast Guardsman Clarence Imhof Marries Ruth Mitchell
Clarence R. Imhof Momm 1-c reports his marriage to Miss Ruth Mitchell of Portland Maine on November 10 1944. Imhof served three years in the U S Coast Guard with Greenland duty and now is stationed on the east coast. he previously lived with Mr and Mrs Alfred Grossnicklaus and attended Osceola high school graduating in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Grossnick- Jans
Clarence R. Imhof
Momm
Ruth Mitchell
Portland
Maine
Clarence
U. S. Coast Guards
Greenland
Lindblade Jones marry in Sne Home Lutheran Church
On Sunday March 18 at 4 pm Miss Dorothy Lindblade daughter of Joe Lindblade and Paul Jones son of Edwin Jones united in marriage. Rev Alfield Franzen officiated at Sne Home Lutheran Church. Attendants included Glennis Lindblade and Milton Peterson. The bride wore powder blue with pink roses. the groom farms with his father and they will reside nearby.
Kennedy JepsonWedding in Los Angeles
Miss Margaret Marie Kennedy and Arthur Charles Jepson were married Thursday March 8 1944 at Shatto Chapel Los Angeles. Maid of Honor was Dorothy Kennedy. two bridesmaids wore salmon pink dresses. The bride is daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy and a Osceola High School 1941 graduate. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jepson works in Hollywood war industries. they will reside in Los Angeles after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kennedy
Osceola High School
California
Los Angeles
Arthur Jepson
Hollywood
Polk County AAA pays farmers in 1944 as 85 percent receive relief
In Polk County 85 percent of farmers have received 1944 AAA payments with amounts from 1 to 300 dollars. average under 50 dollars. Treating bindweed is a common farm plan item for 1945 payments at 10 cents per pound or 10 dollars per acre for tillage. No 1945 feed carryover payment. Robert C. Taddiken named community service director of the War Price and Rationing Board. Harvesting hayseed remains on the money list with 3.50 dollars per acre for several forage crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
AAA
Robert C. Taddiken
John G. Aldrich
OPA
War Price and Rationing Board
Servicemen News From Osceola Area
Letters and updates tell of soldiers in France Belgium and the Pacific theater. Corticost companions include Pfc Vincent Lane in France with the 97th Division Lt Bradley on leave in the Southwest Pacific and Lt Wayne Frasier recovering in San Diego after a crash. Sgts Hastings Richards and Randall receive honors and postings as others plan passes and reunions with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Horst
Pfc
Vincent Lane
France
Home Nursing Course Eases Rural Health Struggles
The Polk County Medical Society highlights home nursing as essential amid physician and nurse shortages. Hospitals crowd and care focuses on critical and maternity cases, while trained individuals manage sick rooms, protect families, and save steps. Lincoln High reports 7,284 girls trained over 14 years, averaging 527 annually, with students noting personal and family care benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Nebraska
New Ceiling Prices Set For Furnishings And Apparel
Retailers receive pricing charts under new price regulation to determine ceiling costs and selling prices for apparel dry goods and house furnishings. Merchants must prepare three copies with two filed at the Omaha district office by April 20 and one kept in each store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Omaha
Farewell gatherings and visits in Fairview community
Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Arvid Carlson home for a farewell party for Jack Mickey who left for the Navy. Emma Peterson visited Stromsburg, staying with daughter Mrs Rayner Carlson. John Carlson heads to the army on Tuesday as relatives hosted a Sunday dinner. Libbie Yungdahl’s children marked her 75th birthday at home. Families from Grand Island Fullerton Central City Osceola Shelby and the Pacific Fleet were mentioned in visits and leave updates. Choir practice moved from Dewey Lockard to George Buchta residence Friday night. Stanley Lockard on leave from Pacific Fleet duties was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview News
Arvid Carlson
Jack Mickey
Navy
Emma Peterson
Stromsburg
Rayner Carlson
John
Army
Libbie Yungdahl
C. O. Carlson
Cecil Larson
Grand Island
Laverne Dake
John Young
Fullerton
Lester McCormick
Central City
Wm. Dake
Dale Frizzell
Osceola
Dora Frizzell
Cedric Fineey
Roy Frizzell
Dewey
Social notes from Greens Chapel area residents
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Matson of York visited the Elmer Johnsons. 2nd Lt. Maurice Newcomer arrived at the Hawaiian Islands. Cpl. Douglas Steever also arrived in Hawaii. Allan Berggren left for Great Lakes after leave with his parents. Multiple local families hosted or visited friends and relatives from Sutton, Harvard, Fullerton, Omaha, Lincoln, York, Wahoo, and Arcadia during the weekend with varied travels to Columbus and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Matson
York
Elmer Johnson
Maurice Newcomer
Hawaiian Islands
Alfred Teegerstrom
England
Allan Berggren
S 2 c
Great Lakes
Lewis Berggren
Cpl
Douglas Steever
Hawaii
Virgil Hennings
C. W. Hennings
Ed Bergsten
Clarence Monson
Sutton
Roy Pontine
Harvard
C. B. Knorr
Swan Larson
Homer Beatty
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Berggren
W. F. Wynn
Omaha
Elmer Kinberg
L. Luft
Cairo
Art Dobber
Woodrow Berck
Marquette
Hattie Newcomer
Wahoo
Chas
Newcomer
Lester Michener
O*ceola
D. D. Newcomer
Will Hanna
Utica
J. O. Peterson
Arcadia
George Steever
Dorothy
Tilman Joy
Phyllis
St. Paul
John Zollars
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Polk County Home Demonstration Council Meets
Eighteen members and club presidents gathered at the courthouse Tuesday for the annual winter meeting. Miss Nelle Wisely presided and plans were made for Achievement Day at Osceola late April. Mrs. Lloyd Hahn of Polk was elected County Chairman for a two year term with state officials Miss Mary Ellen Brown and Miss Lou Davis in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Home Demonstration Council
Nelle Wisely
Osceola
Lloyd Hahn
Polk
Mary Ellen Brown
Lou Davis
Swede Home Visits and Weekend Socials
Carrie Johnson of Clarks spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Johnson and daughter. Martha Walgren family and Clarence Carlson of Osceola visited the Ekstrom and family, while Edwin Drewel of Alda joined the Wilfits family. Rena Mae Willits and Elm Creek girls spent Friday and Saturday in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Johnson
Clarks
Grant Johnson
Martha Walgren
Clarence Carlson
Osceola
Art Ekstrom
Edwin Drewel
Alda
Grant Willits
Rena Mae Willits
Elm Creek
Lincoln
Miss Grace Bernt practices teaching at Schuyler
Report cards closed seven months of school on Friday. The Extension Club met at Mrs. Tom Marrow's home and practiced ironing and folding clothing. The next meeting is set for April 18 at Mrs. Roy Grossnicklaus's home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zelasany visited Leo Koczar's family Sunday evening. Vincent Messing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Messing of Columbus, is spending a few days visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bernt
Schuyler
Tom Marrow
Roy Grossnicklaus
Charles Zelasany
Leo Koczar
Vincent Messing
Edward Messing
Columbus
Birthday dinner marks Joe Alt's 85th milestone
Emil Hambek and Leon Hopwood visit in Omaha where Joe Alt's 85th birthday is celebrated. Relatives including Sophia R N Krumbach Alt Hiemer Thelen Richter attend meals and gatherings at family homes in Omaha and Gresham over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hambek
Leon Hopwood
Omaha
Sophia R. N
Victor Krumbach
John Hiemer
Leonard Hiemer
Joe Alt
Herman Thelen
Dorothy Richer
Edith
E. J. Krumbach
Richard Thelen
Herman Richter
Grandma Richter
Gresham
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Socials
Wesley Chapel group met with Lula Burns and will gather next with Mrs. Franklin Williams. Osceola Local Farmers Union met Monday. Mrs. Alfred Grossnicklaus spoke on Washington travel and Miss Jean Krause shared Glacier National Park photos. A Legion Hall shower honored Mrs. Francis Urban. The Augustine family spent Sunday in Shelby for Richard Augustine’s birthday. Various local families visited Stromsburg, St. Edward, and Fullerton members for gatherings. New Occasional Chairs and Studio Coaches arrived at Kepner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Augustine
Cpl
Hubert Girard
Lincoln
Louis Schott
Alfred
Emory Kuehnal
W. T. Wynn
Omaha
Farl Tallon
Fullerton
Lawrence Luftis Carrol
Susan Vaughn
Joe Gabriel
Harry Omre Gabriel
Harry Obrist
Gresham
Social calendar items feature club gatherings this week
Mrs Don Johnson hosts the Eacy Aces Club next Thursday March 29 at her home. The Gab-O-Lots are entertained by Mrs L M Merrick on Wednesday March 28. Wesley Chapel Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Bruce Pickett assisting. Mrs Earl Watts assists hostess. Mrs Donald Johnson hosts Entre Nous next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Johnson
Eacy Aces Club
L. M. Merrick
Wesley Chapel Club
Bruce Pickett
Earl Watts
Donald Johnson
Community Note Names Local Visits and Enlistment
Mrs Reuben Swanson returned from the Immanuel hospital in Omaha after surgery. Verlin Johnson left for Fort Leavenworth to be inducted into the army. Families and friends gathered for dinners and visits as residents note upcoming moves and wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Swanson
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Ray Stever
Chas. Hastings
Aurora
Ben Berger
W. L. Lindburg
Polk
Verlin Johnson
Effie Johnson
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
J. M. Steever
Cool
California
Amy Myers
Eather
M. VanDorn
Evan Myers
Nelle Scott
University In
Lincoln
Wallace Scott
Emil S. F. Johnson
Local residents mingle at district events and 4-H update
District 18 near Rising City hosts visits from multiple families including Eschler Lisko Mayberger and Bernt while Jimmie Camp heads to Iowa for work. Benda welcomes a new baby in Los Angeles. Polk County 4-H reports include a March 29 sheep and wool banquet with talks by University of Nebraska staff and a 4-H tractor club meeting noting air cleaner maintenance. County broadcasts announce March 24 program on KMMJ Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch” Eschler
Maxine
Near
Rising City
Edward Lisko
Arthur Mayberger
Near Columbus
P. W. Bnott
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Jimmie Camp
Iowa
Frances Camp
Josie Benda
Raymond Benda
Los Angeles
Orville Enyeart
Earl
Lou Seiz
Darlene
Bellwood
Chet Wells
Caroline Benda
John Trogarz
County Extension News
Polk County Sheep and Wool Association
Stromsburg
Victory Hotel
W. W. Derrick
University of Nebraska
Midwest Cooperative Marketing Association of
Kansas City
Arthur Morrill
Polk County
KMMJ
Grand Island
Local Natives and Soldiers Return Home for Leave
Allan Deeter returns from Great Lakes naval base for a few days with his parents. Helen May Deeter of Omaha visits family. Cpl Alois Shemek spends six weeks furlough after two years overseas in Europe. Albert Gabriel and families host Sunday visitors from Osceola Berkeley and Lincoln. Genevieve Schott visits Lincoln parents. A farewell for Raymond Schott heading to the army. Duane Schmoker departs for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Deeter
Great Lakes
Arthur Deeter
Helen May Deeter
Omaha
Ralph Hasselbalch
Neal
Tom Schmoker
Cpl
Alois Shemek
Osceola
Werner Johansen
Dorothy Johansen
Donna Pratt
Clifford Huddleston
Genevieve Schott
Lincoln
Joe Schott
Leo Kresha
Raymond Schott
Army
Duane Schmoker
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Sam
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AAA Office
Norman E&e. Bradley
Anna Mae Myers
Tacoma
Washington
Alfred Grossnick
S.g.) Bradley
Southwest Pacific
San Francisco
Harry Wisely
Maxton
North Carolina
Wm. Wisely
S.sgt
Ray Hastings
3521St Ordnance Maintenance Company
U. S
Belgium
J. H. Gustafson
Ervin
J.g
Wayne Frasier
U. S. Navy
Frasier
Clarkson
San Diego Naval Hospital
VW Pfe
Alva K. Richards
W. C. Haxton
Australia
New Guinea
Philippines
32Nd Red Arrow
Leyte
Richards
Bill Norton
Sheppard Field
Texas
W. W. Norton
Jimmy
Rolland P. Randall
Fred Randall
75Th Medical Battalion
Luxemburg
Germany
Marion Snider
New York City
Harry Herrmann
Sgt
Calmer Herrmann
The
Polk County Medical Society
Home Demonstration Council Meets
Kepner’s
Eler Ahlquist
Ira Shostrom
Hjalmar Shostrom
Donald and
Marlyce
Red Cross
P. W. Eliott
Wayland Livestock
Oscar Thomas
Shelby
Lysle Hopwood
Shelby Club
Wayland Club
Victory 4-H
Dick Merrick Club
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