Farmers Refinance Half Million in Polk County Nebraska
A total of 494 500 dollars in federal land bank and Land Bank Commission loans were made in Polk County Nebraska from June 1 1933 to May 1 1934 per Farm Credit Administration reports. About 417 500 dollars was used to refinance debt, reducing interest and sometimes debt levels. Debts repaid included 39 800 to banks 66 900 to insurers 5 600 in taxes 4 300 to merchants and 243 800 to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioners
Palk County
Nebraska
L. M. Merrick
Polk County Farm Loan Association
Farm Credit Administration
Polk County
Darmers von Polk County
National Farm Loan
Wesley Chapel Announces New Morning Schedule
Wesley Chapel Church changes Sunday times to 9 45 a m for services and 10 45 a m for Sunday School. Various local families and visitors are listed stopping by and hosting picnics, with notes on mournful events and regional travels in Polk County and surrounding areas.
Poppy Day Observed Across United States Saturday
Osceola will honor World War dead and aid the living by wearing memorial poppies on May 26. Poppy Day is observed nationwide with the American Legion Auxiliary directing the effort and distributing poppies to raise funds for disabled veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
United States
Flanders Fields
American Legion Auxiliary Women of the Auxiliary
Monson and Nelson announce upcoming May 2 1934 wedding
Miss Ferne Monson of Osceola and Laurence Nelson of Polk announce their marriage plans for May 2 1934 in Chicago Illinois. Nelson is a Polk High School graduate and works as a Columbus truck driver. The couple has not revealed future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACIS
Nelson
Polk High School
Columbus
Mrs. C. G. Ekstrom Dies at 63 in Osceola
Mrs. C G Ekstrom born Alice Lindeblade in Henry County Illinois in 1870 died May 18 after a brief illness at 63. Her family moved to Nebraska in 1871 and Osceola mourns her passing after a life of faith and service with the Lutheran church. She leaves husband G G Ekstrom four children and four grandchildren with several siblings and many relatives. Funeral services were held at home and church with Pastor Paul Melin and a church choir offering hymns and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Ekstrom
Alice Amelia Lindeblade
Henry County
Illinois
Mgr
Hmanuel Lindeblade
Nebraska
G. G. Ekstrom
Arthur
Clarence Johnson
Clarence Carlson
Rolland
Osceola
Omaha
Ekstrom
Jesus
Hilding Lindeblade
Benedict
Joe Lindeblade
Arthur Lindeblade
Stromsbourg
Fouty
Minnie Nelson
Awaiit
William H. Richmond
David City
Methodist Church
W. H. Wright
Hospital Notes From Osceola Hospital
Elaine Malek seven year old daughter of Geo Malek underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday evening. Dr Eklund performed the operation. H L Bond entered Monday for medical care. Billy Butz son of F T Butz spent a day and night with an injury to his foot dressed. Bobby Bryan son of Guildford Bryan had his tonsils removed by Dr Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Malek
Geo. ‘Malek
Osceola Hospital
Eklund
H. L. Bond
Billy Butz
F. T. Butz
Bobby Bryan
Guildford Bryan
R. L. Schroeder
Baccalaureate Service at M. E. Church Delivers Inspiring Sermon
On Sunday evening the Baccalaureate service was held at the M. E. Church. Rev. Melin gave an excellent sermon on Pathways to Truth. The girls glee club sang two selections The King of Love and I Waited For the Lord. Jeanette Frasier performed How Beautiful Upon the Mountains as a solo. The overall impression was very favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Melin
King of
Jeannette Frasier
St Pauls Lutheran Church Services May 27 and 31
Sunday May 27 schedule includes Sunday School Bible Classes Memorial Services and a Communion at 8 PM. Harmony Society meets May 31 with Alinda Fernandez. Pastor Paul Melin invites everyone to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Harmony Society
Alinda Fernandez
Paul Melin
Hastings earns Red Cross Advanced First Aid certificate
Charles D Hastings foreman at Iowa- Nebraska Light and Power Company received the Advanced Course Certificate for Red Cross First Aid after already holding the Standard Course certificate. He is among sixteen Osceola Firemen who previously earned their Standard Course Certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Charles D Hastings
Foreman
Iowa- Nebraska Light & Power Company
Hastings
Oscesla
Osceola Faces Stromsburg In Sunday Baseball Showdown
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Fair Grounds Osceola meets Stromsburg in baseball. Also advertised farm for sale in Custer Valley Sherman Greeley Merrick counties with easy terms or exchange for eastern Nebraska farms. write Rasmussen Company of York Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Osceola
Stromsburg
Custer, Valley
Sherman
Greeley
Merrick Counties
Nebraska
Rasmussen Company of
York, Nebraska
Stromsburg Community News Close to Home
Herbert Olson of Stromsburg manages the new Food Center Grocery in Polk. Mrs. Clark, long a local resident now in California, underwent major surgery and remains seriously ill. O D Eaton of Boulder, a former Stromsburg resident, visited. Laura Jane Jacobson had a sinus operation in Omaha with her mother nearby. About 800 attended the Senior class play and May Queen coronation. Maxine Swanson was crowned. Marian Larson and Constance Swanson attended with the Minnicks. Mrs. F. D. Myrberg seeks medical care in Rochester Mayo Clinic. Mrs. W. M. Scott hosted a twelve‑lady bridge luncheon. Stromsburg baseball lost 15–5 to Silver Creek at Buckley Park. Don Nordberg escaped injury after his Plymouth sedan crashed through a guard rail into the Elkhorn River on Highway 16 west of Omaha, suffering facial cuts but otherwise fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Olson
C. August Olson
Stromsburg
New Food Center
Polk
C. C. Clark
Clark
California
Fremont
O. D. Eaton
Boulder
Colo
Laura Jane Jacobson
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
C. D. Jacobson
Maxine Swanson
Einer Swanson
Marian Larson
Constance Swanson
Guy Butler
Lincoln
R. L. Minnick
Robert Minnick
F. D. Myrberg
Mayo Hbospitals
Rochester
Minn
W. M. Scott
Silver Creek
Buckley Park Field
Silver Creeks
Don Nordberg
New Plymouth
Elkhorn River
Highway 16
That City
Fairview Valley Churches Plan Children’s Day Picnic
Mrs. Terry hosted Ladies Aid at the hall as both churches prepare programs for Children’s Day. Valley Sunday School will picnic June first at Horst grove east of the church with Fairview School invited to join and bring ice cream. Services next Sunday cover Pentecost meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Valley
E. B. Maxcy
Memorial Day Program Observances in Osceola
Memorial Sunday services will be held at 11 a.m. May 27 at St. Pauls Lutheran in a union service with public invited. Decoration Day occurs next Wednesday with a 10 a.m. program at Rivoli Theatre hosted by Osceola American Legion Post followed by graveside decoration at Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rivoli Theatre
Osceola American Legion Post
F. E. Klein
Paul Melin Song
America
D. W. McFadden
Maurice E. Scholz
Legion Quartette
Cal Webster
York
Star Spangled Banner
W. H. Wright
Osceola
Legion Hall
Local Social Roundup At Stromsburg And Nearby
West ride visitors include Mr and Mrs John Johnson Mrs Josphine Newman of Stromsburg and Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and children. Misses Anna Freda Forss and Lillie Chindgren travel to Shenandoah for a short visit. Mrs Oscar Fredrickson and daughters Laverne Opal Sylvia visited in York. Pearl Fredrickson employed at Robert Lutner home in York returns home with them for weekend. Swede Home Luther League to render program at Genoa Lutheran Church Sunday evening. Florence Olson, nursing student in Omaha, spends weekend with her mother Mrs Mabel Olson. Oscar Fredrickson and daughter LaVerne visit Elmer Carlson home near Stromsburg. Florence Anderson, employed in Omaha, visits mother Mrs Ellen Anderson. Alumni reception at High Prairie with program and initiation of late graduates. Annual alumni and High Prairie High School picnic set for Fullerton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Josphine Newman
Stromsburg
Oliver Johnson
Oscar Fredrickson
Anna
Freda Forss
Lillie Chindgren
Shenandoah
Iowa
Laverne
Opal
Sylvia
York
Pearl Fredrickson
Robert Lutner
Luther League
Genoa Lutheran Church
Florence Olsor
Emmanuel Hospital
Omaha
Mabel Olson
Elmer Carlson
Florence Anderson
For Sale Farm Near Gresham in Polk County
Choice 160 acres four miles from Gresham offered by Rasmussen Land Company York Nebraska. Highly improved farm described as one of the good farms off Polk County. Also Kepner's displays artificial wreaths for Decoration Day and a mirror sale item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepner’s
Gresham
Polk County
Rasmussen Land Company
York
Nebr
Shelby News Highlights a Busy Week of Local Events
Shelby residents attend visits to relatives in Albin Wyoming and Omaha. Miss Rosella Rinke hosts a prenuptial shower at Sacred Heart Church. Death notices honor Mabel Ayres Richmond, born 1874, who died May 16 1934 and is buried in Osceola Cemetery.
Stoner Club Meets with 24 Members and Visitors
The Stoner Club gathered on Wednesday May 16 with 24 members and three visitors present. President Mae Hastings led as Grace Sharritt conducted roll call. Eldena Johnson and Olive Watts won prizes in contests. songs by a quartet preceded by piano from Freda Cedenberg. Three baby boys were announced at members’ homes: Florence Watts Neela Watts and Oma Youngstrom. Lunch followed, hosted by the hostess with Freda Cederberg and Mae Scholz assisting. June’s meeting will be at Lois Grossnicklaus with Pearl Massie Hazel Johnston and Mildred Moomey aiding. Gertie Braithwaite to lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner Club
Elsie Stewart
Mae Hastings
Grace Sharritt
Eldena Johnson
Olive Watts
Freda Cedenberg
Florence Watts
Neela Watts
Oma Youngstrom
Freda Cederberg
Mae Scholz
Lois Grossnicklaus
Pearl Massie
Hazel Johnston
Mildred Moomey
Gertie Braithwaite
Harmony Club entertaining St. Andrews group Sunday
St Andrews Misses Virginia and Elsie Bernt and Emma Nebosis will entertain Harmony Club members Sunday at Mrs Bertha Bernt’s home. Teachers Ella Burgess and others led a 7th and 8th grade outing with a wienie roast at Platte River and a kittenball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Elsie Bernt
Emma Nebosis
Harmony
Bertha Bernt
Lois Burgess
Rose Kresha
Lucy Cockson
Lois Ball
Platte River
Duncan
Osceola Hampered By Big Loss And Schedule Changes
Osceola suffered a 23 to 8 defeat to Archer, dropping from first place lead to a tie with Archer. Stromsburg lost 15 to 5 to Silver Creek, while Osceola schedules an open date July 8 filled by an independent club. Palmer exited the league due to financial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Archer Club
Archer
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Palmer
Methodist and Lutheran Churches to Unite for Memorial Service
Next Sunday morning the Methodist Church will unite with the Lutherans at their church for the annual Memorial Service. Rev. Paul Melin will preach the sermon. The event offers a chance to express fraternal and patriotic feelings. Sunday School at 10 o clock. Evening Service at 8 o'clock. W. H. Wright, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Paul Melin
W. H. Wright
Card of Thanks for funeral support and moves
The Ekstrom family expresses gratitude for sympathy words floral tributes and songs after the death of a wife and mother. They thank those who helped ease their sorrow and bless everyone. Rolland Ekstrom Arthur Ekstrom and family Clarence Johnson Carlson Koehler Koehler and families mentioned as moving to Silver Creek for a meat market operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ekstrom
Arthur Ekstrom
Clarence Johnson
Clarence Carlson Rolland Ekstrom
John Koehler
Silver Creek
May Plant Corn In Wheat Ground Under Hog Funds
Lincoln Monday the Corn-Hog secretary announced that corn may be grown for fodder on any acres under corn-hog contracts except contracted acres. Wheat may be planted to corn without breach, and wheat may be pastured or cut for hay. Contracted or idle acres must not be harvested in 1934. Additional corn beyond contracted acres will be designated for fodder and cut for feed on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokaw
Lincoln
Washington
Osceola Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Notes
School week highlights include multiple visitors in kindergarten and first grade, birthdays celebrated with treats, and high attendance among fifth and seventh graders. Eighth grade class graduation planned for May 26 at Rivoli Theatre with a large honor roll. junior senior banquet featured Japanese theme and toast program in the high school gym.
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Wesley Chapel
Will Richmand
Genviev Taddiken
George Pilgrim
Myron
Tower City
North Dakota
Richmond
Hwitt
Sandy
Tosenha Carney
Tard Ray
Chicago
Karloffenstine
Eureka
Ilinois
Returml
Jarmin Farm
District 40
Alvin Weeden
Henry Chase
Shelby
Jack Moberg
Wm. Hanshew
Verda Mae Hanshew
Buckley Park
Polk County C. C. C
Arkansas
Wm. Brandt
Ethel Carney
Emma Ruby
Ida Kloffenstine
Kenneth
Ross Richards
Keith Cox
Peru
Althea Zang
Charles Huggler
Frank Pearson
Kansas
Fairview—Valley Churches
St. Charles
Jack Johnston
West Ride
J. C. McGrew
LeRoy Pointer
Phil Ball
Lois
Albin
Wyo
McGrew
Wyoming
A. McGrew
John Reiche
Pointer
Ball
Giertrude Ball
Howard Miller
Shelby Hospital
Rs. G. Brillhart
Charles Augustin, Jr
Rosella Rinke
Sacred Heirt Church
Frank Scholz
A. L. Scholz
Guy Hanshen
J Omaica
Una
Lutheran Hospital
Geo. Brigham
May Inness
Shebby
Women’s Missionary Society
Otterbein Guild
United Brethren Church
Misses Tena
Ross Inness
Andrew Inness
Miss Tena
Miss Bess
E. O. Lindberg
Ceresco
Hazel Linde
Peetz
Cole
Lindberg
O. Olson
Miss Linde
W. H. Richmond
Mabel Ayres
Andalusia
Winois
State University
Nounn Oadnews& Was
ST. Andrews
Walter
Ben Schmoker
Wallace Wellington
District 68
John Staroscik
St. Andrew’s
George Ebel
Henry Bel, Jr
Bellwood
Mesdames Ebel
John Gabriel
Vernon Dillman
Marcia Lee Pratt
Maxine Jackson
David Melin
David Mellin
Sandra Schumann
Jalekson
Jean Marie
Berglund
Sally Ann
Hartson
Betty Jean Cumming
Ach
Ruby Monson
Shirley Umshler
Arthur Umshiler
Grane
Marilyn Brown
Carolyn Ballenger
Bob Hansen
Margaret Kennedy
Isabelle Sigler
Glennis Timm
Betty Jo Carson
Margaret McFadden
Maxine Brooks
Fern Cole
Doris Ann Duncan
Irene Sargent
Opal Harbert
Murray Crouse
Fredrick McFadden
Alex Mills
John Ogden
Rex Oberg
Reymond Scholz
Stanley Anderson
Robert Ogelhay
Buckley’s Park
Mary
Kathryn Huston
Ruth Nelson
Lawrence Hotchkiss
Richard Malek
Bobby Mills
Lucille Stocking
Mary Mae Timm
Dale Ogden
Minerva Green Glennis Harvert
Naomi Pearson
Helen Sargent
Eva Jane
Ladies Aid
Rolland Randall
Milton Monson
Supt. Thompson
LeVina Swanson
Johnnie Irland
Katharyn Klein Jeannette Frasier
Frances Pearson
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