McCool Woman Elected District Oracle at Osceola Meet
Mrs. Mable Drier of McCool was elected district oracle at the Royal Neighbors Fourth district convention in Osceola with about 150 delegates from 25 towns. Estelle Brand of York became district vice oracle and Maud Kunn of McCool district recorder. Thirteen young ladies were initiated. The Osceola chapter won $5 for best insurance writing. Frances Torkelson of Lincoln, a supreme officer, spoke and a color review drill followed, ending with a free dance. The 1940 convention will be at McCool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCool
Mable ‘Drier
Royal Neighbors
Osceola
Estelle Brand
York
Maud Kunn
Joan Moore
Aurora
Nettie Timm
Frances Torkelson
Lincoln
Funeral notice for Mrs Clara Wilhelmina Fredrickson
Mrs Clara Wilhelmina Fredrickson born May 26 1891 in Chicago moved to Loomis Nebraska married Herman Fredrickson December 18 1912. She died October 26 at age 48 leaving husband two sons one grandson and several siblings. Funeral held October 29 at home and Swede Home Lutheran Church with interment in Swede Home Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wilhelmina Fredrickson
Daniel Beck
Chicago
Ill
Loomis
Nebr
Herman Fredrickson
Walter
Loyd
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Walter and
Norman Lee
Walter Fredrickson
Charley Beck
Jennie Nelson
Albin Anderson
Walter Martin
Omaha
Arthur Martin
Lebanon
Enoch Boden
Osceola
C. A. Sward
Swede Home Cemetery
Lady driver outruns patrol in Lexington incident
A patrolman near Cozad spotted a lady driving fast on a side road. She fled toward Lexington, rammed into a filling station, hid in a restroom, then returned to her car and drove off winking at the officer. The Lexington Clipper reports the curious pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozad
Lexington
Lexington Clipper
Anderson-Golden wedding in Osceola members
Miss Mildred E. Anderson daughter of Claus H. Anderson Osceola Neb married Kenneth J. Golden son of Mr and Mrs R B Golden at First Central Congregational church in a ceremony October 28. Rev John Milton Phillips officiated. After a reception at the groom’s home the couple left for a short wedding trip and will live in Omaha. Mrs Golden has Osceola roots and works in an Omaha hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Golden
Osceola
Osceola Hospital Notes and Local Surgeries
Kenneth Cornish and Mrs. Ralph Mackerang underwent major surgery at Osceola Hospital on Wednesday morning. Wm. Buhl had a tonsillectomy. The Record greets about fifty new subscribers and invites samples to become regular readers with a five month introductory offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital
Kenneth Cornish
Wm. Buhl
Ralph Mackerang
Central City
Guardian denial preserves Polk farmer under guardianship
Leo M. Warner a Polk County farmer lost in the state supreme court Friday in denying his appeal to end a district court guardianship. The guardianship, sought by a nephew and niece, aimed to conserve his estate for his children citing incompetence. Chief Justice Simmons dissented, suggesting lack of evidence of wrongdoing or undue influence by Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Warner
Polk County
Supreme Court
District Court
Warner
Eberly
Simmons
State Journal
Banns announced for double wedding at St Joseph’s
District No 18 notes a first time banns reading for a double wedding: Clara Shemek to Ed Zelezny and Adeline Anderson to Louis Stachura at St Joseph’s church. Local society mentions hospital surgery for Stanley Lassek and visits by William Augustin family, P T A officers elected, Halloween party at the school, and teacher Esther Conkling’s Institute trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Clara Shemek
Ed Zelezny
Adeline Anderson
Louis Stachura
Stanley Lassek
Frank Lassek
Omaha
Columbus Hospital
William Augustin
Silver Creek
Maurice Branigan
District 18
Carl Benda
Columbus
Ralph Hasselbach
Enyart
Miss Conkling
Wilhelm Kosch
Henggeler Family Birthday and Local Movements Across Nebraska
The column notes Mrs. Augusta Henggeler’s 80th birthday celebrated by relatives including the Henggeler family from St. Andrews and Humphrey. It records multiple relatives visiting or relocating to California and Michigan, and local events such as a Ladies Aid food sale in Osceola and a Hallowe’en party at Dist. No. 68 with pupils and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henggeler
Humphrey
Augusta Henggeler
Margery _Macken
Platte Center
Lester Anderson
Osceola
Donald ‘Cerny
California
Louise Shemek
Blanch
Grace
Rita Bernt
Schuyler
Albert Bernt
Mabel Kropach
Columbus
Harold Gondringer
Lawrence Gondringer
Baby
Michigan
Oswald Kropach
Emory
Leo Kotlar
Wyoming
Kusek
Dist. No. 68
Presbyterian Church Sunday School Opens With Mentink Class
Ruth Elaine Mentink's class will lead the opening service at 10 a.m. Sunday school. The Kensington Bible Class will meet Friday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. Vera Umshler and Mrs. Asa Smith as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ruth Elaine Mentink
Kensington
Vera Umshler
Asa Smith
Polk County 4-H Boys Attend Ak-Sar-Ben Exhibition
Five Polk county 4-H members participated in Ak-Sar-Ben activities with calves and hogs. Duane Schmoker led a litter of pigs to ribbons and top market price, while Virgil Johansen Harlan Younglund Leonard Augustin and Orville Jones showed calves. The group attended three banquets and toured major Omaha facilities, including Swift & Co packing plant and John Deere Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Duane Schmoker
Virgil Johansen
Harlan Younglund
Leonard Augustin
Orville Jones
Duane ‘Schmoker
Ak-Sar-Ben
Duane
Omaha Livestock Exchange
Wellman &Son Commission
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Swift & Co
South Omaha
John Deere and ‘Company
Onpheum Theatre
Fairview Cemetery Society Meets With Covered Dish Lunch
The Fairview Cemetery Society gathers at the hall on November 10 with a covered dish lunch. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives, hospital stays, and social visits, including Allen Pence from Denver and others from Chambers Lincoln Fullerton Shelby and Columbus. Community events include a chicken supper and a Halloween program at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cemetery Society
Allen Pence
George Mace
Denver
Ohio
Russell Mace
Lincoln
Veterans Hospital
Florence Mace
Chambers
Nebr
Junior
W. D. Hamilton
H. A. McCormick
Lester McCormick
Shelby
John Young
Maxine
Fullerton
C. L. Dake
Alice Lohr
Edith VanAlstine
Columbus
W. B. Dake
Community Hall
Carol Johnson
Wayne Normal College
Mr. Rusk
Friend
Omaha
Chalmer Daniel
Pheasant Dinner Hosts and Local Gatherings Reported
Central City guests Mr and Mrs R L Mackerang attended a pheasant dinner at the Nelson home. Ekstrand family moved to the Kemmer property. Anderson and Olson joined Grand Island College alumni event in Grand Island. Grace Burke hosted dinner for Alice Castor Jennie Hurd Ruth Larson. Sundberg home held a farewell gathering for F R Burgeson heading to Onida SD. Attendees included Gustafsons of York Osceola Gustafsons Richards Sundbergs and Chauncey Gustafson from Clarks area plus Carl Anderson Gresham Ivan Sundberg Lincoln and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
R. L. Mackerang
Central City
R. E. Nelson
G. E. Ekstrand
Kemmer
Clement Anderson
C. L. Anderson
Edna Olson
Grand Island College
York
J. H. Gustafson
Morris Richards
Mark Gustafson
Osceola
Carl Anderson
Gresham
Ivan Sundberg
Lincoln
Chauncey Gustafson
Near Clarks
4 H Achievement Day Held by Progressive Shephard Club
The Progressive Shephard Sheep Club led by Frank Bard of Osceola held their achievement day in the IOOF Hall basement on October 27. About 50 members and parents attended a program of readings talks and moving pictures by Mr. Peterson county agent culminating in lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shephard Sheep Club
Frank Bard
Osceola
IOOF
Peterson
Watering Saves Your Evergreens This Fall
Nebrask a extension forester Clayton W Watkins explains that evergreens brown in winter mainly from water shortage not cold. Winter sun boosts evaporation so firm moisture is needed. When ground freezes roots in frozen zone cannot draw water, but lower level roots can, making fall watering crucial for spruce, pine and juniper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Watkins
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Wesley Chapel Food Sale And Dinner at Branting Store
Wesley Chapel plans a food sale and chicken lunch plate dinner at the Branting Store next Saturday. Dinner price is 25 cents. Church members and families are noted visiting and socializing with Rev and Mrs Norlin, Mrs A E Dawes, Lula Burns, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Branting
Norlin
A. E. Dawes
Lula Burns
Fullerton
W.F.M.S
A. J. ‘Herrmann
Edwin Euse
Shelby
Alfred Kuehnal
Elias Timm
A. J. Herrman
Mark Timm
Alfred Gabel
Joe Mick
Silver Creek
Engelbert Gabel
Bill Liehr
Tom Harvat
Harry Harvat
Omaha
Robert Koch
Grand Island
Walter Koehler
West Side News Meeting Notices and Social Visits
West Side community notes include the High Prairie Ladies Club meeting at Mrs. John Stohl’s home on Friday November 3 and a joint session of the Peres heird Junior Mission Band on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Carl Johnson Dorothy Jones Mrs Clarence Larson and Mrs Bill Larson host events. The Junior Choir meets at 4 PM. Social visitors include Keith Roberts and Anita Murray of Omaha for supper with Mrs. Axel Fredrickson. Weekend visits feature Willard Bush from Sioux City Iowa and relatives of Omaha attendance at Mrs Herman Fredrickson funeral. Mrs Wm Anderson and Floyd Anderson also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Ladies Club
John Stohl
Peresheird Junior Mission Band
Carl Johnson
Dorothy Jones
Clarence Larson
Bill Larson
Keith Roberts
Anita Murray
Omaha
Axel Fredrickson
Willard Bush
Sioux City
Iowa
Russell
Earl Fredrickson
Ardith Francis
Herman Fredrickson
Wm. Anderson
Floyd Anderson
Roy Sheldon
Eleanor
Millard
Ernest Funkhouser
Shelby
Mildred
Charlotte Dilley
Columbus
Bill Bahr
Myrtle Simms
John
Rolly Simms
Council Bluffs
Maurice Watts
Lawrence Anderson
Lincoln
Arvid Anderson
Dorothy
Papillion
Tom McKeag
Wood River
Nebr
Neal McKeag
Sheila
Spokane
Wash
Elmer Gleim
Jas. McKeag Sr
Selman Carlson
Sam Somners
Edward Carlson
Elmer Allinder
Jennie Johnson
Ralph
Osceola
Edith Allinder
Stromsburg
Mabel McKeag
York
Johnny Burritt
James McKeag Sr
Earl Watts
Stoner Bridge Club
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Edgar Wisely
Vincent Jones
Tulsa
Okla
Donald Anderson
Baby
C. E. Jones
Jones
Silver Creek Eleven Downs the Bulldogs
On Wednesday October 25 the Silver Creek eleven beat the locals 14 to 6 in a tight 48 minute game. Silver Creek opened with a long pass and a fake punt. Osceola answered with line plays and a McKeag rushing score. Mentink's kick was muffed. York B team set to play Osceola Friday November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Osceola
McKeag
Mentink
York
Weekly News Analysis summary and war reports
Weekly News Analysis provides a comprehensive weekly report of verified events in Europe and the home front. It promises authenticity, free from rumors and propaganda, and advises readers to quote it as a source on war activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Loan rate cut lowers costs for Polk County farmers
The Commodity Credit Corporation reduces loan interest from 4 to 3 percent effective November 1 1939. Polk County farmers owe about 106 003.36 on 149 305 bushels of corn and 32 364 bushels of wheat. Banks receive 2 percent service fee. CCC collects 1 percent. New loans after October 31 get 2 percent to lenders and 1 percent to CCC. Prior loans keep 2 half percent to banks. The policy aims to boost farmer equity by lowering carrying charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Polk County
Robert C. Taddiken
County Agricultural Committee
Hackberry Greens Chapel Ladies Aid Plans November Events
Greens Chapel news notes a November 9 meeting hosted by Mrs. C. W. Hennings and Mrs. T. E. Nelson with Mrs. O. R. Hennings leading devotions. A waffle supper is set for November 13 and the annual bazaar and supper for December 1. Local visits include Neela Deay returning from Penn, and multiple Egger and nearby residents visiting Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, York, and Benedict areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid
C. W. Hennings
T. E. Nelson
O. R. Hennings
Aid
Neela Deay
Penn
Lyle Holm
Comstock
Omaha
Andrew Hanson
Gerald Adams
Lincoln
Ella Johnson
W. F. Wynn
Igt
Elmer Kindberg
Earl Burke
Beatrice
Frank Rystrom
Kenneth
Bayard
Nebr
Ed Obrist
Genoa
Harry Obrist
W. L. Obrist
Mabel McKeag
Daughters
York
Carl Carter
Fred Powell
Everett Loreman
Benedict
D. E. Powell
Carl Pyers
Akron
Ohio
Truman Nowles
Lowell Lindstrom
Near Gresham
Keith Kindberg
Methodist Churches Schedule Rev Hamilton Meetings
The Valley and Fairview Methodist churches hold midweek meetings led by Mrs. Carl Wieseman. Rev Hamilton preaches at Fairview at 10 and at Valley at 11 20. He conducts special meetings in Nelson Nebraska from Nov 12 to Dec 3 and returns to the local churches on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Valley Methodist Church
Carl Wieseman
Hamilton
Fairview Church
The
Valley Church
Nelson
Nebraska
Record year for Red Cross disaster relief efforts
The American Red Cross aided 130,000 people across 157 disasters in the fiscal year ending June 30. Operations spanned 43 states and Alaska, with expenditures totaling 2,276,109. Since 1881 the charity has aided 2,495 disasters globally, spending 143,000,000 on rescue, food, housing, medical aid and rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
United States
DeWitt Smith
Red Cross Disaster Relief Service
Red Cross
Mr. Smith
Bill Herrmann Captains Nebraska Against Missouri Tigers
Osceola Polk County fans cheer as Bill Herrmann starts as captain for Nebraska in the upcoming game at Columbia Missouri against the Missouri Tigers. Herrmann, a guard who missed spring practice due to a broken collarbone, is a hard working letterman in football baseball and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Columbia
Missouri
Missouri Tigers
Polk County
Osceola
Nebraska
Bill Herrmann
Cornhusker
Bill
Huskers
Bilf Jones
Sunday Socials Highlight Area Visits and Guests
Stoner News records a string of visits and dinners across Millard Columbus Lincoln Papillion and nearby towns. Families including the Sheldons Funkhousers Dilleys Carlsons Allinders and Andersons share gatherings with relatives and friends from Omaha York Spokane Tulsa and Davenport.
Shelby and neighbors share visits and travels
Mrs. John Langer and family visited relatives in Shelby while Mrs. Edmund Bernt and Marilyn Bernt visited St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. The Hannes from Friend Nebr brought Mrs. Moon home after a stay with her sister. Clarence Hastert and wife from Honolulu in New York for the World's Fair plan November 10 to Shelby for a month. Mrs. Bernt and Fred Albers Jr. visited Omaha. Fred Albers Jr. also saw H. C. Kroll. Fred J. Strain and grandson Frederick McFadden returned from a ten day southern trip including Eldorado Arkansas and Louisiana Texas, visiting relatives along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
John Langer
Dorothy
Kay
Edmund Bernt
Marilyn Bernt
Omaha
Otto Bernt
St. Joseph Hospital
Harry Hannes
Friend
Nebr
C. W. Moon
Chas. E. Hastert
Clarence Hastert
Honolulu
Hawaii
New York
Fred Albers Jr
H. C. Kroll
Fred J. Strain
Frederick McFadden
South
Mr. Strain
Frederick
Eldorado
Ark
Louisiana
Texas
Tan Machine Oil Window Shades at KEPNERS
Window shades advertised as slightly imperfect in size 36 by 6 inches, priced at 45 cents, available at KEPNERS store.
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ST. Andrews
Fairview
West Side News
the Bulldogs
By Joseph W. la Bine
Hackberry
Fairview and
Valley Methodist Churches
Cornhuskers
Stoner News
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