Seniors Present Take My Advice At High School
The Friday and Saturday performances drew laughs with Jud the old man in a slouch hat. Allan Cornish led the cast as Jud while Ellsworth Thelander praised his employer Bickley in the role of Jimmy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Jud
Allan Cornish
Ellsworth Thelander
Bickley
Jimmy
Ross Anderson
Bob Mannion
Peggy Acton
Rob Mannion
Freida Zang
Mary Ruth Rhodes
Nelson Dodd
Virgiy
Bob
Maxine Johnson
Marcia Wargrim
Gene Harbert
Gene
Old Wargrim
Ted Rutter
Polk County Boy Wins National Honor in Saxophone Solo
Ivan Hastings son of Mr and Mrs W D Hastings from near Osceola received a 1 Superior rating in the national music contest held in Lawrence Kansas last Friday He is a Silver Creek high school student and saxophone soloist in the high school band He also won the district contest at Albion and the state contest at Hastings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Ivan Hastings
W. D. Hastings
Osceola
Lawrence
Kansas
Young Hastings
Silver Creek
Albion
Hastings
Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Miss Willmetta Steele
Dorothy Headman and Jean Backlund hosted a miscellaneous shower in Osceola for Miss Willmetta Steele. The Corn Palace Cafe Marty Room featured May colors, bridge games with high score by Mrs. E. J. Thompson and a traveling prize for Miss Gertrude Matheson. Large balloons carried verses guiding the bride to her gifts. Refreshments followed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Headman
Jean Backlund
Osceola
Willmetta Steele
Marty
Corn Palace Cafe
E. J. Thompson
Stromsburg
Gertrude Matheson
Miss Steele
Funeral for Mrs Martha Gerber Held at M E Church
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the M E Church for Mrs Martha Gerber who died Friday at her daughter Grace Johnsons home after a long illness. She was 68 and survived by several daughters with interment in Stromsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marhta Gerber
Martha Gerber
M. E
E. C. Staley
Gerber
Grace Johnson
Stromsburge
Family travels as Mr Andrews starts lumber camp job
Shelby notes report several residents traveling or visiting. Mr S D Andrews and family left for Gould Colorado for an indefinite stay due to his job at a lumber camp. Other items include visits by Mrs Edith Oades and Mrs G P Jackson with Miss Anna Marsden, a Mothers Day gathering for Mrs Eva Lux Sundy, and a hospital update on Alonzo Merrick recovering after surgery in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Andrews
Gould
Colorado
Andrews
Edith Oades
Lodgepole
Henry Kumpf
Shelby Hospital
G. P. Jackson
Grand Island
Anna Marsden
John Rasp
Alonzo Merrick
Lutheran Hospital
Columbus
Homer Phelps
Omaha
Shelby
Phelps
L. H. Aden
Sacred Heart Church
Hastert
Hawaii Islands
Robert Dohner
Donald
Gail Shay
Wm. Weber
Rising City
Wesley Chapel Mothers Day Meeting and Socials
Community notes show the Wesley Chapel Missionary Society hosting a Mothers Day meeting at Mrs. T. D. Richards home. Numerous local families, including Herrman, Richards, Engelhardt, Bond, and Schmoker relatives, share visits and gatherings across Shelby Osceola and Leigh areas with several weekend trips and a Women’s Club program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
T. D. Richards
Wesley Herrman
Omaha
Rising City
Ed Marker
L. E. Treadway
James Lockard
Shelby
Helen Dunn
Glenna Magnuson
Osceola
Paul Engelhardt
C. A. Bond
Gresham
Allen Herrman
Alfred Kuehnal
Fullerton
Lizzie Wisely
Californis
Shockey Famid
Arthur Nelson
Henry Samuelson
Stromsburg
F. FE. Merrick
Columbus
Albert Anderson
Ellen Sandin
William van Doren
H. P Johnson
Rudolph Sandin
Henry Schmoker
Fred Huggler
Horace McKeag
Engelbert Gabel
C. J. Augustine
Methodist Church Schedule Highlights and Officers
The Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by El ton Berek as Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. features the sermon Power For Your Life. Activities include Junior and Intermediate Leagues, Worker's Conference and Fellowship Covered Dish Supper at 6:45 p.m. Study Class at 8:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Aid Service Committee for Friday includes Mrs. R. L. Schroeder, Mrs. H. J. Jarmin, Mrs. L. M. Shaw, Lillie and Hazel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Elton Berek
Worker’s Conference
Ladies Aid Service Committee
R. L. Schroeder
H. J. Jarmin
L. M. Shaw
Lillie
Hazel Johnson
High Prairie Community Notes Dinner Guests and Visits
West Side Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson hosted a dinner for Alfred Dailey Oscar Fredrickson and families plus Kenneth Peterson Several local families attended birthday celebrations and visits Includes seniors class play at the school house and Baccalaureate services at Swede Home church Also mentions weekend with Florence Anderson and Florence Olson and various hospital and home visits by local residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Johnson
Alfred Dailey
Oscar Fredrickson
Kenneth Peterson
High Prairie
Gust Chindgren
Petrus Nelson
Vernon Peterson
Los Angeles
Ernest Carlson
Stromsburg
Fred Carlson
Filsie Pierson
Lincoln
Albert Pierson
Ladies Aid
Sander Peterson
Lenard Smith
Stanton
Iowa
Florence Anderson
Florence Olson
Omaha
Alfred Youngdahl
John Stahl
Marvin Fredrickson
Elwyn Johnson
Milford Johnson
Ramona Ostberg
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Walter Larson
Clarence Larson
Frank Larson
One Horse Legislature Ends in Blunt Critique
The Bystander muses on Nebraskan politics, mocking the Unicomical Edi and the One Horse system. It notes a 54 million appropriation and contrasts past growth with current tax burdens, praising the nonpartisan council while predicting upcoming results after the close of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Norris
4-H Leaders Meeting for Polk County Girls Clubs
Miss Allegra Wilkens state 4-H extension agent will host two sessions in Osceola Court House on Wednesday May 19 at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Morning program covers exhibiting judging team demonstrations and finishing up. Afternoon session targets leaders of second clothing clubs with pattern use color selection costume assembly and summer clothing care demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegra Wilkens
Polk County
Capitol wears at Stromsburg legislator urges action on capitol dedication
Victor Anderson of Stromsburg, a 1933 legislator, visited the Capitol to press lawmakers and the governor to address a 1933 resolution for a public dedication and planning committees. He reported the building aging with repairs needed, noting a ten year leak over the state veterinarian office and exposed ceiling plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Victor Anderson
Stromsburg
Swarson
State Journal
Lincoln Police Notify Goodrich Family of Scarlet Fever Quarantine
Lincoln police paused a pleasure trip to relay quarantine news to the C. C. Goodrich family of Stromsburg. While en route to relatives in Wymore the Goodriches learned their Wymore relatives were quarantined for scarlet fever and were notified by a motorcycle officer on O street after Mr. Goodrich phoned from Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
C. C. Goodrich
Stromsburg
Wymore
Mr. Goodrich
Goodrich
O Street
Graduation Gifts at L. A. Erickson’s Stromsburg
Readable text notes graduation gift items at L. A. Erickson’s in Stromsburg. The store offered various presents for graduates, reflecting common postwar shopping and gift trends in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Erickson's
Stromsburg
Lutheran Church Mission Meeting and Classes Schedule
Tuesday afternoon Women's Missionary Society meets with Mrs Nina Branting with a special program planned. Saturday morning 9 Confirmation Class. Saturday 2 30 Junior Mission Band in church basement. Sunday 10 Sunday School 11 Morning Worship Pastor Paul Melin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society
Nina Branting
Paul Melin
Polk Couple Wed in Omaha First Methodist Rite
Miss Alta Mace of Clarks and Kenneth Spear of Polk married at Omaha First Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Brady officiating on May 10 1937 Their nuptials followed by a short honeymoon and a future home in Fremont where the groom works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Mace
Clarks
Kenneth Spear
Ira Spear
Polk
First Methodist Church
Omaha
Charles Brady
Viva Luce
Central City
Morris Lindquist
Fremont
Greens Chapel Area News and Community Notices
No Ladies Aid meeting this week. Bible School at Greens Chapel during school vacation. Greens Chapel Ladies Aid to serve Commercial Club banquet in Stromsburg May 18. Several local families and visitors noted at homes and gatherings. Victor School picnic set for Friday 14. P.T.A. officers elected at Victor Fairview. Road grading past Greens Chapel started Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Greens Chapel
Commercial Club
Stromsburg
Ole Larson
Greeley
Colorado
J. G. Rosdahl
Swan Larson
Lambert Swanson
Bert Krebs
Lincoln
Wm. McCelland
Paul McCellan
Clarinda
Town
Tracy Nelson
Grandma Hultgren
C. C. Gunter
Dorothy Dehmer
Aurora
Kansas
Harlan Carlson
J. L. Hurd
Charles Newcomer
Osceola
Dwight Newcomer
Wv. L. Deay
J. E. Renner
F. W. Mouden
Victor
A. Teegerstrom
Omaha
Margaret
Axel Olson
Victor- Fairview P.T.A
Herman Thelen
Treas
C. W. Hennings
Greens Chapel Church
Weekend social notes from Mason City and nearby towns
Miss Beth Hallenbeck of Mason City visited the George Heinemeyer home. Virgil McCormick returned from Omaha after seven months for a short family visit. Families including Sundbergs, Cadwells, and McCormicks hosted dinners and gatherings across Polk, Stromsburg, Osceola, and Clarkson areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Hallenbeck
Mason City
George Heinemeyer
Virgil McCormick
Omaha
Albert Sundberg
Polk
Noyes
Stromsburg
Harvey McKeag
Sam Cadwell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Edith Creemen
Ladies Aid
Howard Thompson
Osceola
H. A. McCormick
Virgil
Wm. Dake
LaVerne Dake
Clair McCormick
Clarkson Hospital
Wm. Wisely
Harry Reed
Moline
Witneis
Charles Reed
Millie Daniel
Tom Meacham
Jennie Taylor
Grandma Meacham
Clarks
Dexter Haws
Fairmont
Roy Graham
George Carer
Nance and Merrick Co
E. E. Finecy
Local Obituaries and Community Notes In Osceola
Anton Weberg dies at 74 in Osceola with funeral planned Thursday. R. M. McDonald returns from Louisville Derby assignment. Various local groups including D.A.R officers elected and grade history demonstration held. Social clubs met, visitors hosted, and gardening clubs discussed spring blooms and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Weberg
Rev. Monkman
R. M. McDonald
Party
Louisville
Sec. Hastings
Polk Co
Mac
Blue Grass
Southland
Richard Farley Chapel
D.A.R
L M. Shaw
W. R. Kenner
P. Bb. Campbell
Dewey Sigler
W. S. Heitzman
W. Fr. Kenner
W. Fs. Snider
L. R. Israel
Ward's Medical Company seeks men for sales positions
Employment offer from Dr Ward s Medical Company Winona Minnesota invites men with cars to represent Ward's Guaranteed Products in trade territory Polk County opens. Company notes 45 years selling Ward s products and 25 to 30 years for many men. Write for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. MecNellis
Ward
Polk County
Lincoln Telephone rebuilds line between Osceola and Rising City
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company starts rebuilding a tall line between Osceola and Rising City. The route runs 50 feet from the road center with 528 new poles and 537 removed, plus 70 miles of copper and 108 miles of iron wire to be strung. Foreman Foster leads seven men and L W Valentines hole diggers at Osceola headquarters. After poles are set, Foreman McDowell and crew will string the wire from David City to Osceola. Completion is expected by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Osceola
Rising City
Foster
L. W. Valentine
F. McDowell
David City
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. E. Teague
Doris Erickson
Minden
E. G. Erickson
Margaret Olson
June Erickson
Gerald Anderson
Clifford Erickson
Eva and
Marie Olson
J. L. Olson
Clover Beckman
H. J. Beckman
Mrs. Beckman
Clover
Wesley Chapel
West Side
Hoss
Waffis
Leggislatiff Council
Tom
Uncle Harry
Martin Fisher
Murphy
Hoffmaster
Ruth Kramer
Burwell
Ed Kisler
Fred Dobberstein
Marie
Virgil Kisler
Will Kisler
Arborville
Frank Anderson
Lloyd Krader
E. E. Pengelly
Lawrence Sundberg
Arnold Isaacson
Hugh McGuffin
Wallace Scott
Theo Larson
Marjorie and
Beatrice Hahn
Denver
Harvey
Clarence Bodine
Hordville
O. FE. Sundberg
A. FE. Sundberg
Wallace Sandell
Widen
Minnesota
Henry Sandell
Albert Johnson
Minnick
Myron Johnson
Rolland Dahlin
Henry Lind
Mrs.Lind
Don Springer
Rogena
Cenith McCoy
Jim Dalton
C. J. McCoy
Mervin Samuels
Otto Wilshusan
Carl Waak
Walter Stach
Schuyler
Joe Johnson
Milfred Johnson
David Carlson
Loomis
Paul Carlson
Rodney Allison
Marjorie Helsing
Georgia Gould
Agnes Olson
Ferne Schweitzer
Evelyn Johnson
Maggie Christensen
Melvin Ebington
Robert Strickland
Eddie Larson
Lloyd Stromberg
J. C. McClure
Glenn Hill
Irvin Anderson
Lloyd Hahan
Wayne Hill
Blanche Stevens
Harry Peterson
Clara Mundt
Georgie Gould
Oscar Gustafson
Hill
Will Stevens
Lloyd Hahn
York
F. A. Adelson
Orlie Adelson
Roy Nelson
Willard Adelson
Hackberry
Fatpview
Jackson
Garfield
Women’s Home Missionary Society
A. F. Nyquist
George Moore
W. H. Clark
Lulu Hendrickson
Joel Hanson
Madge Moore
Allegra Johnson
Kilma Johnston
Martin Anderson
C. R. Collins
Kill Kare
Don Byers
Byers
Walter Herrman
Iowa City
John Buchta
LeRoy Rhodes
Buchta
E. J. Tschauner
Claremore
Oklahoma
J. H. Tschauner
F. F. Scott
Grend Tsand
Scott
Yauncey
Oscenria
D. W. Adair
Gertrude
Marel Buckslund
Jean
Maple Leaf Club
May
Ella Wisly
2Etinge Addi
Wuinrzeman
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