Measuring of farms to begin in Polk county
About 1 649 farmers in the 1940 AAA Farm Program will have their farms inspected starting around June 3. Farm reporters from various precincts will perform the checks under supervision of the county committee with named reporters listed for each precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Robert C. Taddiken
AAA
Canada
Ray J. McBeth
Harvey A. McClung
Frank D. McMe
Fred D. Williams
van Bush
Weil E. McNaught
Richard C. Sealey
Lawrence W. Lind
Stromsburg
Kenneth J. Myers
Lewis W. Berggren
Valley
Leo A. Kresh
Fred J. Dunn
Albin J. Prososki
Albert E. Bloom
Gresham
County Auditors urge aggressive tax collection efforts
O. M. Campbell of Campbell Auditing Co. told Madison county board about a 280 page special report on distress warrants totaling 99632.05. He warned the Sheriff and bondsmen their liability for unpaid taxes and urged the board to direct the County Attorney to sue to enforce compliance. Sheriff A. S. Henry attended and was ordered to collect all personal taxes by any lawful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Campbell
Campbell Aduiting Company
Madison County
Campbell
A. S. Henry
Newman Grove
Vacation Bible School at Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School begins in June at the Lutheran Church parlor from 8 30 to 11 30 weekday mornings except Saturdays. Children urged to attend with a course planned for all ages. Note no church worship next Sunday due to the Luther League Convention in Genoa. Sunday School at 10:00. Ladies Aid meets June 6 hosted by Mrs Rudolph Carlson and Mrs Chester Walgren. Rev John Oberg, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Genoa
Ladies Aid
Rudolph Carlson
Chester Walgren
John Oberg
Methodiss Church Notes Promotes Vacation School and Peace Drive
Rev Albert W Lapthorne outlines June 2 schedule with church services and a sermon Some Things That Remain The Vacation Church School runs June 3 to 14 from 9 to 11 30 a m for Kindergarten to eighth grade The W H M S meets June 4 with covered dish lunch A General Conference day of self denial calls members to support overseas relief for war victims via the Methodist Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiss
Albert W. Lapthorne
General Conference of the
Methodist Church
Methodist Commission For Overseas Relief
Happy Homemakers Club Organized With Eleven Members
The Happy Homemakers Club met Monday at Mrs. Edgar Wisely’s home. Eleven members joined and elected officers: President Marjorie Warwick, Vice President Joann Wallace, Secretary Phyllis Joy, News Reporter Dolores Corman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemakers Club
Edgar Wisely
Marjorie Warwick
Joann Wallace
Phyllis Joy
Dolores Corman
Polk County Farmers May Reamortize Land Bank Loans
The Farm Credit administration in Omaha says 181 Polk county farmers and stockmen with land bank commissioner loans may reamortize payments over a longer term. About 485000 in commissioner loans and 1935000 in Federal Land bank loans existed in 1940, with many already extended to longer terms. Commissioner loans cover first and second mortgage security unlike the Federal loans which are all first mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Bank Commissioner
Polk County
Commissioner
Farm Credit Administration of
Omaha
Federal Land Bank
Vacation Bible School Set At Methodist Church
The Methodist Church will host a two week Vacation Bible School for children from Kindergarten through eighth grade starting next Monday June 3rd. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m each weekday except Saturday in two departments with varied activities. No registration fee. a daily worship period offering will cover costs averaging 20 cents per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Byers
Lulu Hendrickson
A. W. Lapthorne
Dorothy Anderson
Irma Stewart
Missy Freda Buchholz
Glenna VanHorn
Alberta Berck
Local Socials and Visits Noted in Area Entries
Miss Hubertina Thelen of San Diego visited the Maurice Branigan home Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Rosch and Ann Julee were supper guests of Richard Matheson and daughter in Osceola. The club met with Mrs Rose Branigan Thursday. The quiz winner was Mrs Johansen. high card went to Francis Micek with Mrs Gus Bendalow noted. Leo Boroa and daughter left for Detroit after two weeks with relatives. The Pawnee park picnic in Columbus featured ball games and contests. Billie Dean Kumpf received care after an operation at Shelby hospital. Rev Alphonsus Lisko ordained priest said mass at St Josephs church. Hubert Augustin Susie and Irene Carson spent Wednesday with Maurice Branigan. Arthur Mayberg er of Columbus visited Wednesday with Adolph Bernt. Conrad Messing dug out a coy ote with ten young near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubertina Thelen
San Diego
Calif
Frank Lux
Maurice Branigan
Wilhelm ‘Rosch
Ann Julee
Richard Matheson
Osceola
Rose Branigan
Johansen
Francis Micek
Gus Bendalow
Leo Boroa
Detroit
Michigan
Pawnee Park
Columbus
Conrad Messing
Billie Dean Kumpf
Shelby Hospital
Alphonsus Lisko
St. Joseph's Church
Hubert Augustin
Susie
Irene Carson
Arthur Mayberger
Adolph Bernt
Fairview and Valley Churches Plan Get Together
Rev. W. D. Hamilton invites Valley community to Friday night fellowship at the church. He will preach at both Fairview and Valley churches next Sunday. Fairview plans a Children's Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Valley Methodist
W. D. Hamilton
Valley Community
Hamilton
Valley
Mrs Mary Miller Hosts Manule Leaf Club Meet
Mrs Mary Miller will entertain the Manule Leaf Club at her home on Thursday June 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Manule Leaf Club
Hoffer Cemetery Observes Memorial Day in Hackberry
Memorial Day events in Hackberry begin at 9:00 with Rev Hix of Stromsburg as speaker. Stromsburg Legion men attend. Victor school picnic draws about 150 for the Albrecht farewell to Cortland. Diers of Gresham spoke at Victor Commencement as four students completed 10th grade. Maurine Peterson Burdette Obrist Joseph Schuenz and Wm Aden earned certificates from Supt McBeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffer Cemetery
Hix of
Stromsburg
Legion Men of
Victor
Albrecht
Cortland
Senator Diers of
Gresham
Maurine Peterson
Burdette Obrist
Joseph Schuenz
Wm. Aden
McBeth
Joan Obrist
Mabel McKeag
York
Myron Adams
Lincoln
Ella Johnson
Robi. Burke
Walter Nelson
Nina
Roy Tler
Fred Lowles
Silver Creek
Anna Twarling
Osborn
Arber Lodge
Nebraska City
Anna Frey
Andrew Anderson
Fort Collins
Colo
Albert Bloom
Gale Shay
Ella Emert
Polk
S. J. Harless
Lee Harless
Stanley Harless
Kenneth Hollister
J. A. Westenius
Omaha
Margaret C. Anderson
C.V. Powell
Martel
C. W. Hennings
Wm. Lamb
J. G. Rosdahl
L. L. Hoffer
Elmer Carter
Donald Hoffer
Buckley Park
Os Hoffer
Patty Pans
Alice Marie Powell
Carol Hanson
Hunsaker Family Trip and Local Arrivals Featured
Mr and Mrs Ray Hunsaker and daughter Patty depart for a month long eastern tour visiting Carthage Illinois Rochester New York and New York City before returning Rev Carlson traveled to Omaha to meet Mrs Carlson who had stayed in Chicago Mrs August Rystrom and daughters hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Henry Roelen of California and Mr and Mrs Walter Rystrom and daughter Rea Mae Mrs Hattie Sorenson and son Billy from Albany Missouri arrived for an open ended stay with her mother Mrs Orilla Bennett Mr and Mrs Leslie Johnson from Rapid City South Dakota visited Emil S Johnson and family They plan to return home Thursday T B Bosserman moved to Goehner Saturday to become Superintendent of Schools next year Mrs Bosserman elected principal in Goehner Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Ray Hunsaker
Patty
Hunsaker
Carthage
Rochester
N. Y
New York City
Carlson
Omaha
Chicago
August Rystrom
Henry Roelen
Burbank
Calif
Walter Rystrom
Rea Mae
H. R. Anderson
Hattie Sorenson
Billy
Albany
Missouri
Orilla Bennett
Leslie Johnson
Rapid City
South Dakota
Emil
S. F. Johnson
T.B. Bosserman
Goehner
Bosserman
Sward Couple Mark 35th Wedding Anniversary
A surprise party honored Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Sward on their 35th anniversary with about 50 guests. The T. C. W. club will meet with Mrs. Gust Peterson Friday. The Swards plan a Rock Island trip to attend Joseph Sward’s graduation at Augustana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side News
C. A. Sward
T. C. W. Club
Gust Peterson
Oscar Fredrickson
Ollie Johnson
Victor Newman
York
Johanna Larson
Clarence Larson
Bernice
Stanton Moore
Rock Island
Illinois
Joseph Sward
Augustana
High Prairie
Ernford Peterson
John Anderson
Stromsburg
Births and surgeries at Osceola Hospital
Rev and Mrs John Oberg announce the birth of Faith Ann a seven pound daughter on May 28. Richard Triba son of Mr and Mrs Henry Triba had major surgery performed by Dr Bisgaard of Omaha last Friday. Mrs Orville Keebaugh of Gresham released from hospital Tuesday. Mrs C G Greenwood improved after a medical stay. Richard Moomey remains in same condition. Mrs Cedric Fineey and baby son Vance DeLon returned home Thursday. Kermit Monson had minor surgery Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital News
John Oberg
Faith Ann
Richard Triba
Henry Triba
Bisgaard
Omaha
Orville Keebaugh
Gresham
C. G. Greenwood
Richard Moomey
Cedric Fineey
Vance DeLon
Kermit Monson
Marriage of Iola From and Ben Schmoker at Columbus
Mrs Iola From and Ben Schmoker wed in Columbus on Tuesday May 28 with the County Judge officiating. After the ceremony they returned to the groom’s farm for a wedding dinner. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Lester Minnick and Jack From of Octavia Marvin Iler of Stromsburg and Mr and Mrs Tom Schmoker and family Mr and Mrs Ted Pieters and Mrs Geo Minnick of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola From
Ben Schmoker
Columbus
Lester Minnick
Jack From
Octavia
Marvin Iler
Stromsburg
Tom Schmoker
Famiy
Ted Pieters
Geo. Minnick
Osceola
Lee F Campbell Receives State Appointment With AAA
Lee F Campbell of Gresham has been named by the state to review farm reporters over the coming months. He will supervise farm measurement work in Butler Nance Howard and Seward counties and has long worked with the Polk County AICP office and served as Hackberry precinct community committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee F. Campbell
Gresham
AAA
Butler
Nance
Howard
Seward
Campbell
Polk County
AICP
Hackberry
Osceola Hosts Visiting Councilmen Discussion on Municipal Issues
More than 50 mayors and councilmen from Butler Howard Merrick York and Polk counties met in Osceola Tuesday night. After a 6:30 dinner at the Osceola Hotel they attended a district courtroom discussion on municipal government led by City Commissioner Harry Knudsen of Omaha and Don Sampson of Central City, attorney for the league of municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Butler
Howard
Merrick
York
Polk
Harry Knudsen
Omaha
Don Sampson
Central City
League of Municipalities
Stamp plan discussed by Polk County merchants
County officials and Polk County merchants consider placing a stamp plan for surplus commodities in Polk County. An eight county district is to be formed south of the Platte River. A delegation of Polk merchants attended a York meeting Tuesday to learn details, joining commissioners and bankers from other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Platte River
York
Lincoln Woman Engaged to Osceola Man
Ruth Kingsley Lindsay of Lodi Wisconsin engaged to R Arthur Herrmann son of Mr and Mrs A J Herrmann of Osceola Both graduates of Nebraska University she directed music at McCook junior college and McCook public schools He studied at Nebraska University member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Cincinnati university He plans to live in McCook after a summer wedding with Herrmann in business in the town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay—Herrmann
Harry C. Lindsay
Lodi
Wis
Lincoln
Pawnee City
Ruth Kingsley
R. Arthur Herrmann
A. J. Herrmann
Osceola
Lindsay
University of Nebraska
Delta Gamma
University School of Music
McCook Junior College
McCook Public
Mr. Herrmann
Sigma Phi Epsilon
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
McCook
Herrmann
Lincoln State Journal
Federal housing activity in Polk County Nebraska
The Federal Housing Administration reports 13 Polk County families used National Housing Act provisions through December 31, 1939. Nine Title I Property Improvement Loans totaling 7 966 54 dollars and four Title II small home mortgages insured totaling 9 500 dollars were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Osceola Club Buys Roosters In One Day Drive
Osceola Community Club conducted a one day drive that decimated the rooster population. The club paid 8 cents per pound, three cents above the regular market price. Over 500 birds totaling nearly 3000 pounds were purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School Starts June 3
Daily Vacation Bible School to begin next Monday at 9 a.m. for two weeks with forenoon sessions. Participants should bring pencils and notebooks. Sunday School will be held at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
For Sale Items From Osceola Auction
Classified listing lists one Anker Holth Separator and one ice box for sale by WM Bee of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anker Holth
Bee Osceola
Birthday party honors multiple local families at Mrs Johnson’s home
Mrs Myron Johnson hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday honoring Mr Johnson and numerous Johnson relatives plus the Harless family of Stromsburg and the Fredrickson family. Monarch Paint has served Polk County for over 25 years through Crease Tex Drug Co. Superintendent and Mrs Wilson and Kent visit Kearney for a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Johnson
Johnson
Gust E. Johnson
Calmer
Ruth
Willard Anderson
Harold Johnson
Stanley
Harless
Near Stromsburg
Axel Fredrickson
Monarch
Polk County
Crease- Tex Drug Co
Wilson
Kent
Kearney
Two New 4-H Clubs Organized The Handy Knotters
The Handy Knotters Rope Club organized with seven members and elected officers: President Duane Gabel Vice President Eldon Kuhnel Secretary Donald Huggler News Reporter Eugene Beierle Leader Neil Dawes. Next meeting at Gabel home with eight members present and lesson on general information and finishing the end of a rope. May 31 next meeting at Donald Huggler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Knotters Rope Club
Duane Gabel
Eldon Kuhnel
Donald Huggler
Eugene Beierle
Neil Dawes
Gabel
Cruise
Rainbow Girls Form Room Club in May At Margie Gabel Home
A group of girls organized the Rainbow Girls Room Club at Margie Gabel's home on May 21 with six members joining. Officers elected include President Lucille Koehler Vice President Betty Augustin News Reporter Marilyn Hugger and Leader Mrs Neil Dawes. Next meeting set for Marilyn Huggler's home on May 31 at 2 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls’ Room Club
Margie Gabel
Rainbow Girl’s Room Club
Lucille Koehler
Betty Augustin
Marilyn Hugger
Neil Dawes
Marilyn Huggler
Mrs T D Richards Honored at 83rd Birthday Party
Mrs T D Richards celebrated her 83rd birthday with a surprise party at her daughter Mrs R R Cox’s home. A Polk County resident since 1875, she received gifts and cards as relatives and neighbors shared memories and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Richards
R. R. Cox
Richards
Polk County
Birthday Surprise for 83rd of Mrs Richards at Wesley Chapel
Mrs T D Richards celebrated her 83rd birthday with a surprise party at her daughter Mrs Roy Cox's home in Wesley Chapel. Visitors from Hayward California Mr and Mrs George Koehler were set to arrive for Memorial Day. Several families toured Tulsa and Polk County and district teaching plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Richards
Roy Cox
George Koehler
Hayward
California
Kansas
Neil Dawes
Perry Swan
Shelby
Tulsa
Okla
Pearl Needom
George Moseman
Lyons
C. E. Brigham
Polk County
Leonard Ericson
Stromsburg
D. C. Bunny
Nell Taddiken
Richard Gentles
Los Angeles
W. G. Herrman
Guy Hanshew
Victor Alumni Hold Reception At Schoolhouse
Victor High School alumni gathered at the Victor schoolhouse on Friday evening May 24. Mrs. Raymond Beebe presided as president with Mark Duren as vice president and Arlois Irland as secretary treasurer. A program of performances entertained 36 members and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor High School
Victor
Raymond Beebe
Mark Duren
Arlois Irland
Fairview Items Highlight Local Family News And Incidents
Mrs Cedric Finecy and baby Vance DeLeon returned home from the hospital. Mrs Mervin Breelan and two children visited at the Buchta and Young homes. Miss Maxine Young returned to Fullerton with her parents. Mrs Gladys Buchta attended the Sutton baby funeral in Silver Creek. Several neighbors called on Mrs Dake, who also survived a cow attack last week. Mable Heinemeyer plans a Los Angeles trip. The Hamilton and Beebe families visited the Carter home near Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Finecy
Vance DeLeon
Mervin Breelan
McCook
Hilbert Buchta
John Young
Fullerton
LaVerne Dake
Maxine Young
Dake
Gladys Buchta
Sutton
Silver Creek
Wm. Dake
Tom Meacham
Bettie Cristian
George Heinemeyer
Hamilton
Mable Heinemeyer
Los Angeles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
Hackberry News
Schmoker
Lincoln Journal
Handy Knotters
Mrs
Wesley Chapel
Victor Alumni
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