Wheat Growers Vote Saturday in Polk County Referendum
Polk County wheat producers will vote on May 31 in a national wheat marketing quotas referendum. About 1850 farmers and landlords are eligible, with 10 polling places open from 9 a m to 9 p m. Community election boards will oversee polling sites and a public tabulation of results will be provided.
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Polk County
AAA Committee
Canada
Ray McBeth
Harvey Melung
Frank McMeekin
Clear Creek
Geo. McMeekin
James McMeekin
Edward J. Cockson
Hackberry
Ernest E. Lees
Fred B. Bond
Harry Sterup
Island
John Podraza
Alex Podraza
Henry Czuba
Osceola
Marvin L. Dawes
August Fischer
Elton Berck
Platte
Arthur E. Ekstrom
C. J. Johnston
Ralph Kahler
East Pleasant
tIrvin L. Anderson
Lawrence Lind
Lawrence Larson
West Pleasant
van Bush
Richard C. Sealey
Enoch Peterson
Stromsburg
Albert FE. Bloom
Lewis W. Berggren
Herman A. Larson
Valley
Leon A. Kresha
Albin Prososki
Fred J. Dunn
Osceola Music Teacher to Be Married
June Louise Meek of Osceola and Carroll L. Moore of Lincoln plan to marry June 12 at Epworth Methodist Church Lincoln. Meek a Nebraska University music graduate and former Osceola schools teacher, Moore a Doane College and Nebraska University graduate student and physics assistant.
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Roy H. Meek
Lincoln
June Louise
Moore
Doane College
University of Nebraska
Sigma Xi
University
West Side Friends to Meet Friday Evening June 6
Dorcas will gather Friday evening June 6 with Mrs. Stanton Moore and Bernice Sward hosting. High Prairie Club to entertain at Mrs. Frank Bolton’s home Friday June 6. Luther League Convention to meet in Newman Grove Friday to Sunday. Reverend Leonard Smith and family from Stanton Iowa visiting the Sander Peterson home. Eleanor and Leonard Smith to stay a couple of weeks. Bible School at High Prairie starts Monday. Alfred Dailey and spouse leave for Los Angeles after visiting Oscar Fredrickson family for ten days.
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Dorcas
Stanton Moore
Bernice Sward
Frank Bolton
High Prairie Club
Stromsburg
Luther League
Newman Grove
Leonard Smith
Stanton
Iowa
Sander Peterson
Eleanor
High Prairie
Alfred Dailey
Los Angeles
Oscar Fredrickson
Wesley Chapel Bible School Begins With Local Teachers
The two week Bible School started in Wesley Chapel Monday with Rev and Mrs Norlin and Mrs Merle Dawes as teachers. Community members and visiting relatives are noted, including birthdays and visitors from Lincoln Pierce and Polk regions. Miss Elaine Nyberg, guest speaker and future missionary to Venezuela, spoke at the Lutheran Harmony Society gathering.
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Wesley Chapel
Wesley ‘Chapel
Norlin
Merle ‘Dawes
Dick Merrick
Clay Center
Richard Merrick
Paul
William Timm
Lincoln
A. J. Herrmann
Dollie Lockard
John Lockard
T. D. Richards
Helen Kunhbicek
Marvin Dawes
Alfred Kuehnal
Emory Kuehnal
Shelby
Gabel
Engelbert Gabel
Joel Schott
Pierce
Harmony Society
Crouse Tex Drug Co Wallpaper Pattern Sale
Advertisement notes a wide wallpaper pattern selection and pricing by room from Crouse Tex Drug Co. Emphasizes large range and per room pricing to attract customers.
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Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Food For Defense Meeting To Be Held In Polk County
County leaders from Polk County women’s groups will attend two Food for Defense meetings sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service. Ray L. Cruise organizes sessions at Stromsburg High School 9 to 11 30 a m and Shelby A O U W Hall 2 p m. Club leaders will report back to Federated Women’s Clubs 4-H Parents Teachers and study groups about the national food defense drive and recent program developments.
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Polk County
Ray L. Cruise
Stromsburg
Shelby
Agricultural Extension Service
Federated Women’s Clubs
Womens Project
Parent-Teachers Association
Flower Show Sponsored by Osceola Garden Club
The Osceola Garden Club hosted a flower show last week with displays open Wednesday and Thursday. Voters chose a variegated tulip bouquet by Mrs. G. W. Locke as first and a Columbine by Mrs. R. L. Cruise as second. An open meeting Thursday featured KE Maxwell, Extension Forester, who presented wildflowers and tree slides.
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Osceola Garden Club
G. W. Locke
R. L. Cruise
KE. G. Maxwell
College of Agriculture
University of Nebraska
Nebraskia
Land Sale Set Aside in Peterson Estate Case
District Court Judge Landis last week set aside the sale of real estate in the Charles Barefoot Peterson estate after heirs' counsel argued the price was too low. A new sale is ordered for June 12 in Stromsburg under the Nebr Realty Auction Co. of Central City.
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Judge Landis
Charles “Barefoot” Peterson
Stoner social and family visits fill weekend events
Mrs Opal Argabright Mrs Bertha Robertson and daughters traveled from Oakland to visit relatives in Stoner. Frank Snodgrass Omaha visitors joined Mrs Augusta W Johnson. Families attended Ellers Hall ice cream social held for coyotes proceeds.
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Stoner News
Opal Argabright
Bertha Robertson
Oakland
California
James Pearson
Frank Snodgrass
Omaha
Augusta W. Johnson
Martin Scholz
Robert
Ray
Stoner Club
Violet Johnson
Angell
Stoner
Ellers Hall
Carl Burritt
Erasmus Burritt
Will Burritt
Walter Pierson
Linda Pierson
Woodstock
Minnesota
Mr. Pierson
Helen
LeRoy Brown
Dick Erks
Spirit Filled Sermon in Pentecostal Sunday Service
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00. Rev John Herrmann preaches on Spirit Filled. He conducts worship every first and third Sunday of the month at 11 o'clock.
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Presbyterian Church
John Herrmann
Herrmann
Used Suits for Sale and Springs Advertisement
An Osceola fashion cleaner lists used suits in all sizes and a separate ad offers springs 2 to 80 pounds dressed or alive. Contact RBARL TREADWAY at phone 1712.
The Little Green Tents Poem of Soldiers’ Sacrifice
A poem recalls the little green tents built of sod where weary soldiers rest. It honors veterans from sixty two who left to war, their courage saved the land while flowers bloom and women weep. The tents symbolize a country shrine where patriots kneel.
Gabriel Heimer Nuptials Solemnized in St. Andrews
Miss Dorothy Gabriel and Leonard Heimer were married in a May 27 ceremony at St. Andrew's Catholic Church Osceola officiated by Rev Father Jansen. The couple plans a honeymoon to Iowa and Illinois before settling on a Shelby area farm.
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St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
Dorothy Gabriel
John W. Gabriel
Osceola
Leonard Heimer
John Heimer
Shelby
Father Jansen
Rudolph Urban
Francis Messing
Albert Shemek
Doris Heimer
Phyllis Jaax
Arthur Gabriel
Richard Heimer
Iowa
Illinois
Former Polk County Lady Nes From Heart Attack
Mrs. John Tschantre died at home six miles northwest of Silver Creek at 11 45 Tuesday night from heart trouble. She was 71 years old and survived by her husband four daughters and three sons, with funeral services set for Saturday at the family farm conducted by Rev Beebe. Burial will be at Silver Creek cemetery.
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John Tschantre
Silver Creek
Emma Guter
Jacob and
Rose Guter
Bert Wiman
Polk County
Louise Tschantre
J. L. Pittman
Columbus
Lillie
Tschantre
Beebe
Methodist Church of
District 18 families honor graduates in nearby events
Mr and Mrs P G Freeney of Gary Indiana and Mr and Mrs Fred Cockson attended Miss Rose Cockson s Mercy Hospital graduation in Council Bluffs. Frances Lassak Evangeline Staroscik and Shirley Johansen were Columbus high seniors at last Thursday s ceremony. Miss Hilger wedding plans noted for June 3. Wilbur Horndroff among eighth graders receiving diplomas after the operetta on Saturday.
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P. G. Freeney
Gary
Indiana
Fred Cockson
Council Bluffs
Rose Cockson
Mercy Hospital
Stanley Lassak
Little Rock
Arkansas
Frank Lassak
al Cockson
Grand Island
Frances Lassak
Evangeline Staroscik
Shirley Johansen
Columbus High School
Wm. Kosch
Wilhelm Kosch
Agnes Hilger
Bellwood
Hilger
Matt Bosch
Wilbur Horndroff
New Bedroom Suites Arrive at KePner's Osceola
Four new bedroom suites have arrived this week at KEPNER'S in Osceola. See them. Dr. Hess Fly Spray is pasture tested. Get it at Crouse Tex Drug Co.
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Kepner’s
Osceola
Community Socials and Visits Around Stromsburg
Mrs H F Baker and others spent Friday afternoon with Mrs Oscar Stromberg near Polk. Albert Hedbloom returned from two weeks in Ogden Utah. Vernon Anderson and Miss Denah Samuelson visited in Lincoln. The Sherwoods visited Minnie Swanson in Osceola. Darwin Russell visited Graves and Arthurene. they plan to move to California. Nordlunds hosted Wiegman and W French for dinner. District 43 Picnic was at Buckley Park with Irene Thesing as teacher. H J M Gaffin visited from Omaha.
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H.F. Baker
Emma M. Peterson
Clara
Iola Mae Peterson
Ben Berger
Oscar Stromberg
Polk
Albert Hedbloom
Ogden
Utah
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Wren Sherwood
Wiegman
Fremont
W. R. French
Buckley Park
Irene Thesing
H. JM. McGaffin
Omaha
Wallace Scott
Chamber of Commerce backs wheat quotas drive
Albert Dreier Osceola Chamber president urges Polk county business and farm owners to vote in the May 31 wheat marketing quota referendum. absentee landlords may vote by mail if outside the farm county. ballots available at local AAA offices. campaign argues for orderly marketing and stable prices.
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Polk County
Albert Dreier
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Dreier
Nebraska
Dreier
AAA
AIAA
Chamber of Commerce
Shelby Man Celebrates 85th Birthday in Columbus Park
John Rosenberry of Shelby marked his 85th birthday with about 90 relatives at Pawnee Park in Columbus. The gathering included all nine of his children, 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and many relatives from nearby towns.
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John Rosenberry
Shelby
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Rosenberry
Ernest Rosenberry
Texas
Guy Moore
Jopan
Ethel Oades
Sidney, Neb
Foy Rosenberry
Guy Rosenberry
Gresham
John Rosenberry Jr
St. Edwards
Lou Daum
David City
Edward
Leon
Paul Rosenberry
Robert C
Henry Taddiken
Norma Hester
Ira Irland
Osceola
Obituary of J Norstrom II
John Norstrom 90 longtime Polk County resident born in Sweden December 18 1850 died May 18 1941 after immigrating with Britta Anderson in 1879. Survived by wife Britta and daughters Carrie Ida Edith four grandchildren and friends in the community. Funeral May 21 at home with Rev Wesslin. burial Swede Plain Cemetery.
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J. Norstrom II
John Norstrom
Folkerna Socken
Ovansjo
Sweden
Britta Anderson
Anna
Thelen
Carrie
Nels Nyberg
Ida
Albert Peterson
Edith
Victor Johnson
Polk
Norstrom
Polk County
Union Pacific Railroad
Free Baptist Church
Stromsburg
Wesslin
Swede Plain Cemetery
Osceola Hospital Admits Several Patients This Week
Miss Vertie Heitigman was admitted to Osceola hospital on Tuesday for medical aid. Mrs. Harold Reichwein of Surprise is a medical patient this week. Mrs. Albert Johansen, who underwent major surgery last week, is reported improved by attendants.
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Osceola Hospital
Vertie Heitigman
Harold Reichwein
Surprise
Albert Johansen
Miss Agnes Newcomer Returns From Vacation
Miss Agnes Newcomer of Wheeling West Virginia and Lynn and Lara Newcomer and Dick Hartmier all of Zanesville Ohio returned to their homes Saturday after a week's vacation with their parents.
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Agnes Newcomer
Wheeling
West Virginia
Lynn
Lara Newcomer
Dick Hartmier
Zanesville
Ohio
Sheep Show At Stromsburg Draws Local Farmers Support
A large, successful sheep and wool show was held in Stromsburg on May 21 with four club members and farmers exhibiting 140 lambs rams and ewes. The Polk County Extension Service Polk County Sheep and Wool Association and Stromsburg Commercial Club sponsored the event with premiums. Ed Janike judged the classes and local officials placed the fleece. Counties may send participants to the Omaha Lamb and Wool Congress on May 28–29 with five sheepmen one pen of five fat lambs and three fleeces each.
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Stromsburge
Polk County Extension Service
Polk County Sheep and Wool Association
Stromsburg Commercial Club
Ed Janike
The
College of Agriculture
Marshall Ross
Gibbon
Edwin Dambroger
DeWitt
Midwest Wool Marketing Association
Carlyle Hodgkin
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha
Stromsburg
Harold Hiedlund
Osceola
Robert Tooker
Silver Creek
Harold Hedlund
Geo. McMeekin Shelby
Hampshire Ewe
Ted Wyman
Hampshire
Norman Tooker
Buck
Ram Lamb
Shropshire
Consumers Public Power District urges dealer cooperation policy
The Consumers Public Power District announced a policy of complete cooperation with private firms retailing electrical appliances in centers with retail merchandise stocks. General manager W M Johnson and the board endorsed the move as permanent merchandise sales policy. President Charles B Fricke said the program aims for aggressive appliance sales without harming or undercutting competitors.
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Consumers Public Power District
W. M. Johnson
Consumers Board of Directors
Consumers
Charles B. Fricke
Eighth Grade Exercises Draw Large Crowd
About four hundred Polk County rural school children participated in an operetta at the Osceola courthouse grounds last Saturday afternoon in connection with the annual eighth grade commencement. Bleachers were erected on the south side and the program was delivered via a public address system to the square. A large audience of parents and patrons filled the area.
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Polk County
Osceola
Velma McCormick Marries in Missouri
Velma McCormick daughter of Mrs. John McCormick Rock Island Illinois and Perle Regner Rock Island Illinois wed in Lancaster Missouri on Monday May 19. The bride formerly lived near Rock Island and graduated Osceola High School in 1933. The couple will reside in Rock Island where the groom works at the Farmall Plants.
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Velma McCormick
John McCormick
Rock Island
Ill
Perle Regner
Lancaster
Missouri
Illinois
Osceola
Regner
Farmall
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West Side
Food For Defense
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Gabriel - Heimer
Polk CO
Lady Nes
Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek Sand
Shelby Man
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