Lutheran Church Dedication and Local Obituaries in 1915
The Swede Home Lutheran Church was formally dedicated last Friday with a committee including Rev. C. A. Sward and others. Obituaries note George F Cook born 1843 near Crown Point Indiana and Anna M Doughty born 1838 Centerville Indiana died May 15 near Hartford City. The first band concert of the season is set for the city park Wednesday evening. Ralph Reed travels to York for farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lutheran Church
Swede
C. A. Sward
H. F. Westring
O. F. Branting
F. H. Fredrickson
August R. Swanson
Swan Cederberg
John G. Carlson
Hugo Flodman
August Carlson
Gust Chindgren
Alex Adelson
James Martin
J. Emil Anderson
George Fredrick Cook
Crown Point
Indiana
Lodaska Rogers
Anna M. Doughty
Centerville
Hartford City
J. R. Fosher
Osceola
City Park
Ralph Reed
York
Anniversary of Sunday baseball vote in county
Twenty years ago the Board of County Commissioners discussed Sunday baseball petitions, voting two to one against allowing play outside incorporated towns. Other items note births, local fire department leadership, dealer sales, and a community club meeting planning Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Miles Ransom
Carl Propst
Osceola
H. L. Bond
Silas Miller
Omaha
Movie stars and storm strike Polk County with hail
Lionel Barrymore is in The Little Colonel with Clark Gable and Constance Bennett in After Office Hours. A hailstorm hit Polk County late Saturday causing minor damage to some roofs and multiple windows, with about an inch of rain following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Barrymore
Clark Gable
Constance Bennett
Polk County
Birth Certificates Promote Child Health Day Message
The Polk County Medical Society urges birth registration as vital citizenship and health aid. Birth certificates aid school age proof, work permits, and access to community health resources. every day should be Child Health Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
U.S.A
Reserve a service book copy from this office
Reserve today for a service book to be issued soon. The book features more than 350 pictures of local boys and girls. No deposit required. Books will sell for one dollar and reservations assure a copy for the requester.
Notice to Creditors in Oberg Estate Polk County
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska creditors of the estate of John W. Oberg deceased are notified of a hearing on September 10, 1945 to hear adjust and allow all claims filed against the estate. Claims must be filed by September 8, 1945 or be forever barred. Dated May 11, 1945. (Seal) L. M. Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
John W. Oberg
L. M. Merrick
True or False War Bond Quiz for American Citizens
A reader quiz presents ten statements on Series E War Bonds with true or false answers. It covers ownership, replacement of lost bonds, cashing rules after 60 days, interest accrual, joint ownership, and reasons for purchasing bonds, noting replacements and value growth over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pioneer Resident Gust Emil Larson Buried at Polk
Gust Emil Larson born August 22 1882 in New Sweden Iowa died May 11 1945 in Stromsburg hospital at 62 years 9 months and 19 days burial followed at Swede Home cemetery Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church with Rev Roscoe M Bailey in Osceola Nebraska details note his lifelong farming partnership with brother Oscar and long residence in Polk County prior to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Progress
Gust Emil Larson
New Sweden
Jefferson County
Iowa
Stromsburg
J. A. Larson
Polk County
Polk
Lena Peterson
Loup City
Nebraska
Emil
Oscar
Sweden
John
Clarks
California
Baptist Church
Roscoe M. Bailey
Mead
Swede Home Cemetery
City Council Proceedings Open April 12 1945
Official city council minutes note joint bond action for Malek Cafe beer license and discussion of Corn Palace Cafe on sale and off sale beer licenses at the April 12 1945 meeting with Councilmen Sigler Branting and McDonald present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Nyquist
Sigler
McDonald
Yea
Branting
Malek Cafe
Corn Palace Cafe
Osceola
Nebraska
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
Lincoln
McDonald, Branting
Malek
Gant Publishing Co
R. M. McDonald
The
Augustine Co
Branting Sigler
Council selects R. M. McDonald as acting president in mayor's absence
At 8:00 p m council with McDonald Branting Sigler and Malek present votes Sigler move Branting seconds declaring R M McDonald unanimous choice for president of the council and acting mayor during the mayor's absence. No further business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigler
Malek
McDonald
Guy F. Ball
Osceola
Nebraska
Branting
R. M. McDonald
Rail roadbed’s ballast aids smooth sailing for troops
A railroad roadbed built to a high standard reduces bumps and vibration, ensuring round-the-clock movement of troops and essential freight along Union Pacific’s Strategic Middle Route linking the East with the Pacific Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
East
Pacific Coast
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Walter J. Herbes
Nebr
Fred Huggler
Charles Fredrick
Marjorie Walker
University of Nebraska
Clyde Willits
Here
Don Byers
Clyde Smith
Treas
Charles Hastings
Jack Eyler
Norwood Rex
J. T. Stanton
Stromsbureg
Shirley Temple
Wright Bros
Lana Turner
John Hodiak
Mir. Winkle
G. Robinson
First National Bank
F.D.J.C. W. H. Pierce
D. R. Byers
R. Peterson
First National Bank Osceola
Dor. H.S. Eklund
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Hesserb's
Gamble
White Horse Inn
Cafe Regis
SRM
Sels
James Gibbins
Consumers P. P. Dist
Will Harrison
Salary Neon Products Co
Osceola Produce Co
Central Electric & Gas
F. D. Mills
Harry W. Pratt
Robert R.sigler
Raymond Branting
John Malek
Chas. J. Sargent
James J. Gibbins
W. W. Norton
Salary
Peterson
Sher
Bintz Variety
Eeeses
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Johanna Anderson
Court House
Weds
Range
J. B. Buckley
City of
Sandin Corner
A. Teegerstrom
N. P. Hansen
Phil B. Campbell
Dmooth
Mutual
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