County USDA Board Urges War Against Waste
Civilian Defense Week proclaimed by the President for November 11 to 16. Polk County USDA Board asks newspapers and theaters to publicize the week with talks by local figures in Osceola and Stromsburg. Topics include War Against Waste, Sign Up For Defense, Health and Welfare, Civilian Defense and Freedom.
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Polk County
Usda Board
Defense Board
Robert C. Taddiken
Polk County Aca
Walter Berck
FSA
Ray L. Cruise
Enoch Ekstrand
REA
Reuben Anderson
I. D. Huston
Surplus Marketing Administration
Osceola
W. W. Norton
Stromsburg
Usda Defense Board
Food Stamp Plan Completes First Year in Polk County
The Polk County Food Stamp Plan marks one year of operation with orange stamp sales totaling 34 077 across Osceola Shelby Stromsburg and local banks. Including blue stamps the combined value for the county reaches 51 115 50.
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Polk County
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg Stromsburg Bank
First National
Million Red Cross Volunteers Aid Defense Program
Washington DC reports 1.2 million Red Cross volunteers are producing 40 million surgical dressings for Army and Navy. Home Service Gray Ladies and canteen corps expand food service and nutrition training. Motor Corps training grows to serve as emergency drivers nationwide.
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Washington
D. C
U. S
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Dwight F. Davis
Surgeons General
Army and Navy
Home Service
Junior Mystery Play The Green Ghost Scheduled November 21
The entire Junior Class stages The Green Ghost with Dan Magnuson as stage manager and Margaret Pickett as promoter. Ticket sales handled by Mary Rose Schott Edwin Sisco Roberta Johnston and Jim Brazee. Agnes Augustine Grace Harrison and Maxene Wright manage properties. Publicity by Donnabell Bauers Ramona Swanson Wesley Kennedy and Erwin Anderson. Ordene Wallace Charles Kreshar Lloyd Boden prepare the stage crew for the November 21 performance.
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Dan Magnuson
Margaret Pickett
Mary Rose Schott
Edwin Sisco
Roberta Johnston
Jim Brazee
Charles Kresha
Lloyd Boden
Osceola Bulldogs Crush Stromsburg in Armistice Clash
Osceola defeated Stromsburg 46 to 0 in the Armistice Day game as Osceola dominated with passes and rushing. The win caps a strong season as Osceola prepares to travel to Exeter Friday for a finale that tops many seasons.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Bulldogs
Exeter
Osceola
Wedding Dance At Eller's Hall In St Andrews
Mr and Mrs Charles Lockard recently married will host a wedding dance at Ellers Hall Friday. Armistice Day visits feature Mabel Loretta Kropach and Terence Messing from Columbus with parents Mr and Mrs George Huler. Charity events include a corn husking bee for Mrs John Cerny with Tar Society officers elected after Sunday services.
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ST. Andrews
Charles Lockard
Eller’s Hall
Mabel
Loretta Kropach
Terence ‘Messing
Columbus
George Huler
Wahoo
Lawrence Meister
Bellwood
Rudolf Urban
Edward Jaworowski
Dephine
St. Mary’s
Chicago
Jensen
John Cerny
Altar Society
George Korger
Wm. Jaax
Ed Augustine
Hubert Jaax
Annabelle
Jaax
Ludwig Schrier
Wesley Chapel Church Aid Meeting Friday Evening
Wesley Chapel Church Aid plans Friday evening gathering at the church with families asked to bring lunch. Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Norlin attended a minister's meeting in Lincoln on Monday. A WPA crew works from the church corner to improve roads.
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Wesley Chapel Church Aid
C. C. Norlin
Lincoln
W.P.A
T. D. Richards
California
Osceola
Farmers Union
Miller School
Elton Berck
Elva Taylor
Genoa
Kenneth Richards
Polk Items from the Baptist Church Parlor Meeting
The Mission Circle met in the church parlors with Mesdames Wurtz Johnson, Fred Johnson, Elwyn Johnson and Miss Emma Warnick as hostesses. De votions were led by Mrs. Ira Glasser. Visitors Darrell Hill and Lola Smith have left after a visit with Rev. and Mrs. Smith, while Leila Reed was ill but improving and expected back soon. The Deacons report a new furnace will be installed by Sundberg & Son for the church in the cold winter ahead.
Welcome New Minister at Greens Chapel
The Greens Chapel Brotherhood held an open house and reception for Rev. and Mrs. John Herrmann after a Monday meeting. Dwight Newcomer spoke outlining the group’s purpose, and the Herrmanns were surprised with a food shower after dinner.
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Greens Chapel Brotherhood
John Herrmann
Dwight Newcomer
Defense training course planned at University of Nebraska
A fifteen week defense training course in Aircraft Assembly Inspection will start December 22 at the University of Nebraska College of Engineering. The program aims to train sub inspectors for aircraft assembly with federal funding and no university fees.
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University of Nebraska, College of Engineering
Wm. L. DeBaufre
DeBaufre
Lincoln
State P-F L finish up in Omaha delegates named
Details of the finish up program for the state P-F L in Omaha on November 25th were reported. Polk County sends 40 farmers. Sessions in South Omaha will include market grading demonstration, a packing house visit, and talks. Frank Fogarty will preside at the evening banquet where 50 farmers and ranchers will be honored with six receiving outstanding recognition and special bridles. Flags will be awarded to all 50 honorees.
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P-Fl
Omaha
Ray L. Cruise
Polk County
South Omaha
Frank Fogarty
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Polk Star Quarterback Ted Alfred Breaks Leg
Polk high school quarterback Ted Alfred suffered a broken leg in last Friday's Silver Creek game. Alfred, a 120 pound standout, had a brilliant season for Polk but the injury comes as the team nears the end of its schedule.
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Ted Alfred
Polk High School
Silver Creek
Alfred
Polk
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Merry Workers Notice
The Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. On Thursday afternoon the Merry Workers meet with Julia Zedi cher Tillie care and Iva Johnston serving on the committee.
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Presbyterian Church
Merry Workers
Julia Zedicher
Tillie Care
Iva Johnston
Record Honor Roll Subscriptions Renewed Members List
The Record lists subscriptions renewed in the past month including Dr O O Wallace Mrs Chris Timm I J Merrick G Hendrickson Mrs A Weberg Arvid Anderson Lydia Addison Oscar Imm R C Imm Albert W Inselman Carl Swartz R H McBeth Earl Miller Mrs C J Johnson Earl Treadway Ethel Nelson Geo Carson Chas Hastings Herman Bohl A J Herrmann Algot Yungdahl Neola Deay Mrs Abby Zang John Gembica Mrs Amanda Anderson LeRoy Rhodes C V Fernander Myers Cleaners.
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O. O. Wallace
Chris Timm
I. J. Merrick G. Hendrickson
A. Weberg
Arvid Anderson
Lydia Addison
Oscar Imm
R. C. Imm
Albert W. Inselman
Carl Swartz
R. H. McBeth
Earl Miller
C. J. Johnson
Earl Treadway
Ethel Nelson
Geo. Carson
Chas
Hastings Herman Bohl
A. J. Herrmann
Algot Yungdahl
WCTU Meeting Set for November 20 at Oberg Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet November 20 at the Rev. John Oberg residence with Mrs. Falk of Stromsburg assisting as County President in charge of the lesson.
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WCTU
John Oberg
Doris Burgeson and Walter Veed Wed in York Nebraska
Miss Doris Burgeson daughter of Mrs Dora Burgeson and Walter Veed son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Veed were married in York Nebraska on October 31 with Judge Charles H Stroman officiating. The bride is Osceola High School alumna and the groom hails from Aurora Nebraska.
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Veed—Burgeson
Doris Burgeson
Walter Veed
York
Nebraska
Charles H. Stroman
Dora Burgeson
Osceola High School
Veed
Joseph Veed
Aurora
Nebr
County Fairs to Receive Dual Dividend Funds
Nebraska county fairs and 4-H shows will share two racing revenue dividends this year. The first check of 323.94 was sent to all 93 counties on October 1, with a second 303.30 distribution later, funded by Ak-Sar-Ben racing revenues after litigation over funds. The money funds agricultural and livestock premiums per state law.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Association of County Fair Managers
Alfred D. Raun
Walthill
Ak-Sar-Ben
Attorney General’s Office
Racing Commission
Jolly Workers Club to Meet at Mrs Smith Home
Hackberry news reports the Jolly Workers Club will meet Wednesday afternoon November 19 at Mrs Henry J Smith home with Mrs Walter Twarling and Mrs Albert Teeger strom to entertain.
Harmony Society Plans Thursday Gathering At Brantings
Lutheran church notes a Harmony Society meeting this Thursday at Mrs. Raymond Branting home. Mrs. Philip Nyberg prepares the program. Next Sunday marks the 28th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 featuring The Glad Gospel. Bible study then In Epistle of St Peter. Luther League hosts Thursday night by Elmer Allinder and Otto Olson families. Confirmation and Holy Communion scheduled later month along with Thanksgiving service plans.
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Lutheran Church
John Oberg
Harmony Society
Raymond Branting
Philip Nyberg
Luther League
Elmer Allinder
Otto Olson
Banquet Draws 4 H Club Members at Stromsburg
Two hundred twenty five 4 H club members and parents attended the Stromsburg banquet on November 6 with Ralph Copenhaver College of Agriculture Recreation Specialist as principal speaker. He spoke on achievements and opportunities like trips to Club Week and 4 H Club Congress. The event marks the annual close of the year’s 4 H activities.
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Stromsburg
Ralph Copenhave
College of Agriculture
Copenhaver
Heimer Family News from Shelby and Bellwood
Mrs. John Heimer returned home Friday after a hospital stay. Leonard Verbka Doris Heimer and Phyllis Glatter attended the Junior Class Play in Shelby Thursday. Home Study Club meets Tuesday November 18 at Mrs. Leonard Heimer’s with Mrs. George Irland assisting. George Ebel and family along with Henry Ebel Jr. and families were Sunday guests for Leonard Heimer’s birthday. Regina Thelen, staying with her daughter, is now at Hubert Duren’s home. Frank Thelen and Karen visited the Heimer home Sunday afternoon.
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John Heimer
Leonard
Raymond Verbka
Doris Heimer
Phyllis Glatter
Shelby
Home Study Club
Leonard Heimer
George Irland
George Ebel
Henry Ebel Jr
Bellwood
Albert A. Gabriel
John Gabriel
The
Valley
Regina Thelen
John Reisdorff
Hubert Duren
Frank Thelen
Karen
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Celebrations
Mrs. Tom Meacham and Mrs. L R Meacham attended a Miss Nella Wisely birthday party at Clarence Headlee's Osceola home. Bermington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Younger stayed with Warren Hastings. Several families from Shelby Silver Creek and Osceola were hosted by Joe Karges. Over one hundred friends honored Gus Carlson and wife as newlyweds at Riverside school. Christianna Sarow hosted Dr Strong family and George Inness family for dinners. Harold Mace and David Smith returned from husking corn near Valley. Reverend Hamilton visited Ray Graham home near Havens.
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Christianna Sarow
Dr. Strong
Stromsburg
George Inness
Osceola
Harold Mace
David Smith
Valley
Aurora
Wm. Garrett
Mrs. Hamilton
Ray Graham
Havens
Stoner Club Meeting Featured by Local Entertainers
The Stoner Club plans a Wednesday gathering on November 19 with Celestine Hendrickson Laura Hendrickson and Hazel Randell as hosts for an officers election. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Sam Somers of Colone South Dakota visiting Osceola and sharing dinner at Jennie Johnson home with Mrs Somers niece of Mr Allinder.
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Stoner Club
Celestine Hendrickson
Laura Hendrickson
Hazel Randell
Sam Somers
Colone
S. D
Elmer Allinder
Jennie Johnson
Osceola
Somers
Allinder
LeRoy Brown
John Erks
Gresham
Dorothy Gondringer
Hollie Grossnicklaus
Donal Wieseman
Morris Dunn
Horace McKeag
Lois Grossnicklaus
Donald Jonge
Tillman Joy Home
Earl Watts
Walter Watts
Ed Watts
E. B. Burritt
W. A.burritt
Jack Johnston
Chas. Massie
Glenn Hendrickson
G. Hendrickson
J. O. Pearson
Clem Marak
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Leo Albers
Adam Luft
Use Your New License Plates Carefully
Assistance Director R Weller of the Nebraska state motor vehicle division urges motorists to handle 1942 plates carefully as they may be reused in 1943 due to steel shortages from wartime defense. 1942 truck and trailer plates will be reduced in size to conserve steel and small shipments to counties begin December 15 with full availability by January 15. County treasurers are asked to reissue returned truck capacity plates and urge owners to return old plates.
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R. &. Weller
State Motor Vehicle Division Today
Nebraska
Weller
National Defense
Dunn Ringels Wed in Omaha Nine O clock Ceremony
Miss Maxine Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn Osceola and John Bernard Ringel son of Mr and Mrs E A Ringel Omaha were married in a nine o clock Tuesday morning service in Omaha The bride wore a white satin gown with fingertip veil and carried white pom poms and white rose buds Janet Stiegers was bridesmaid and Ted Hansen best man A three course luncheon followed at the groom's parents home The newlyweds left for a two week trip to Los Angeles and will reside in Omaha where the groom works for Union Pacific The bride has been a longtime Osceola resident and is a Osceola high school graduate.
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Maxine Dunn
Fred Dunn
Osceola
John Bernard Ringel
E. A. Ringel
Omaha
Janet Stiegers
Osceola High School
Community Notes From Stromsburg and Nearby
Stromsburg residents report visits with relatives in Bertrand and Kearney while Mrs. Gust Lofgren heads to Washington to see her sons in service. Eta Phi Lambda invites Hastings freshman Kenneth Strong as one of nineteen new members. Rachael Carlson returns to Kingsley after Home Coming injuries. Lieutenant Iver Peterson spends leave with parents before joining wife in Washington and Honolulu layover. Relatives visit Herman Anderson as Arthur Nordberg celebrates his 63rd birthday with family.
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Stromsburg
E. C. Nordlund
Bertrand
Kearney
Ira Banta
Ruth Banta
Elmer Richters
Gust Lofgren
Washington, D. C
Washington
California
Hastings College
Kenneth Strong
Eta Phi Lambda
Kenneth
M. D. Strong
Rachael Carlson
Albert Carlson
Kingsley
Iowa
Wayne State Teachers College
Iver Peterson
Honolulu
Hawaii
Arthur Peterson
Washington D. C
Frank M. Leibee
Shelby
B. W. Elgin
New York
Herman Anderson
Arthur Nordberg
Ralph Nordberg
Frank Nordberg
Bobby
Don Nordberg
Williard
Clifford Erickson
Ferrell
Fortified Against Failure Sermon At Methodist Church
The Methodist Church announces services for Sunday November 13 with Church School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m featuring a sermon titled Fortified Against Failure. A Wesleyan Service Guild meeting is set for Wednesday November 19 at 7 30 p m and the annual Bazaar and dinner will be held Friday November 21 with the ladies inviting patronage.
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THE
Methodist Church
Albert W. Lapthorne
Wesleyan Service Guild
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H. Nordstrom
Storm Lake
Paul Strand
Mary Fern Myers
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Earl Burke
Neela Deay
Tekamah
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Roy Berggren
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