S. P. Johnson Sells Osceola Grain Business to Smit h
S. P. Johnson sold his grain elevator and business in Osceola last week to Everette Smith with the transfer effective January 1. Johnson ran the elevator for 25 years, giving the town a reputation for high grain prices. Smith, formerly manager of Farmers Co op Grain Co., takes ownership as secretary and treasurer of the new corporate management.
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S. P. Johnson
Everette Smith
Bcome
Sir Johnson
Osceola
Mr. Smith
Farmers Coop. Grain Co
Osceola Crowns 1946 Football Queen Ruby Walgren
Osceola high school honors senior Ruby Walgren as 1946 football queen at a candle light ceremony. Harold Cole placed the crown. flower girl Joyce Roberts and attendants Peg Starokseth Marcia Pratt Elvera Carman Doris Wieseman escorted to the throne. A previous football banquet in the high school gym featured speeches by Dr C R Peterson W W Norton and the new captain.
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Ruby Walgren
Osceola
Martha Walgren
Joyce Roberts
St. Vincent
The Swede Home Church Sunday services and events
Rev Alfield E Franzen leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m for the 23rd Sunday after Trinity. Next week includes a church board meeting Monday at 8 15 p m and Thanksgiving services Thursday at 8 p m. On Sunday Dec 1 at 7 30 p m Rev Floyd Lauerson will show college pictures and present Luther College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfield E. Franzen
Trinity
Floyd Lauerson
Luther College
Steeple's Store Sells Heavy Turkish Towels in Sorted Colors
Donated or sold as a holiday item, Steeple's Store showcases heavy Turkish towels arranged by color. The display emphasizes selection and gift suitability for Christmas shoppers.
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Steeple’s
Stromsburg Man Reaches 102, Nebraska Civil War Vet
Stromsburg resident W. H. Fetters, Nebraska s oldest Civil War veteran, celebrated his 102nd birthday at home last week. Fetters, a son of the era, served in the Civil War and has lived through the nation s evolving history in Stromsburg.
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Stromsburg
Nebraska
W. H. Fetters of
Nebraska October Weather Sets State Precipitation Record
Nebraska's October 1876 onward record shows the largest state average precipitation with 4.12 inches, while temperatures ran slightly below normal. Eastern and western divisions did not surpass prior records, but the central division exceeded previous totals, contrasting with last year's October average of 0.20 inch.
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Nebraska
Obituary of John Hiemer from Nebraska farm life
John Hiemer born October 13 1891 near Bellwood Nebraska died November 8 1946 at his home southwest of Shelby at 55 years 26 days He married Eda Alt February 15 1916 and farmed near Shelby Survived by wife five children Wilma Krumbach Leonard Richard Doris Elnora two brothers Tony Columbus and Adolph Shelby two sisters Tina Haxton Elm Creek Ann Wills Columbus and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral held November 11 at Sacred Hearts Church Shelby with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery Relatives from Columbus Bellwood and Colorado attended.
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John Hiemer
Anton
Filomina Hiemer
Bellwood
Nebraska
Shelby
Eda Alt
Wilma Krumbach
Leonard
Richard
Doris
Elnora
Tony
Columbus
Adolph
Tina Haxton
Elm Creek
Ann Wills
Otto
Joseph Alt
Sacred Hearts Church
John Kean
Sacred Heart Cemetery
John W. Gabriel
Matt Glatter
Hubert Duren
Herman Richter
Herman Thelen
Trasmus J. Krumbach
Tony Eliemer
Betty
Carl Wills
Elmer Wollberg
Bob Heimer
Adolph Janice
Joe Zwiener
Ed Mayberger
Art Johnson
Leo Dischner
Colorado
Rudolph Schmid
Wayne Schmid
Sylvester Janicek
William Kosch, Jr
WSC Meet Features Film and Upcoming Bazaar
The WSC plans a Thursday meeting with hosts Mrs. A S Torell and Mrs. O R Hennings. A color film The God of Creation screens at 8:00, and the Bazaar is set for December 5 with a chicken supper. 4-H notes report Polk County expects a strong year for Baby Beef in 1947 and notes many calves, club enrollments, and a new Saddle Club project.
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WSC
A. S. Torell
O. R. Hennings
God of Creation
Alvin Burke
Rhoda Warner
Jolly Workers Club
National Home Demonstration Council
Omaha
Allen Berggren
Lincoln
Marvin Garlock
Maurice Newcomer
Hattie Newcomer
Wahoo
Baldwin
Harry Obrist
Chas
D. D. Newcomer
Frisbie Rasp
Gresham
N. S. Abolt
Polk County
Tandy
Saddle Club
Polk County Fair Assn Annual Meeting Notice
The Polk County Fair Association holds its annual meeting at Osceola Courthouse on Monday November 25 at 8 p m. Secretary Don Nordberg announces the gathering and outlines the location and time.
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Polk County Fair Assn
Osceola
Don Nordberg
Secy
Send in Your Omaha World-Herald Subscription
A short notice urges readers to submit or renew subscriptions to the Omaha World-Herald. It highlights convenient options and emphasizes staying informed with local news.
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The
Omaha World-Herald
Fertilizer meeting set for December 3 at Osceola High
County extension staff announce a Fertilizer meeting on December 3 at 8:00 p.m. in the Osceola High School auditorium. Attendees are urged to bring a friend and consider the value of the trip.
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Osceola High School
Sweet Clover Seed Sale Limited Time Polk County Breeder
A Polk County breeder offers Madrid Sweet Clover seed at 50c per pound with reservations by farmers. The Southern Experiment Station seeks the lot, citing its advantages over other sweet clovers. On 20 acres eight pounds per acre yielded 40 bushels, a homegrown seed production noteworthy for seed-market potential.
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Polk County
Southern
Art Morrill Turkey operation near Stromsburg
The laying flock numbers 1200 birds and 65 000 eggs were incubated in a hatchery that supplied poults to turkey raisers across several states. The Mor rills have 4000 turkeys finishing for Thanksgiving, making a striking seasonal scene.
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Morrill
Stromsburg
Morrill’s
Fredrickson Dryden Rites Held in Autumn Nuptials
In a double ring ceremony at the Ansel Fredrickson home on November 10 Rev L C Dryden officiated. LaVerne Fredrickson married James Dryden with family guests, lavish decor, and a reception. The couple will honeymoon in Mexico and reside in Denver. Out of town guests included Rev L C Dryden and Harvey Dowlin.
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L. C. Dryden
Ansel Fredrickson
LaVerne Fredrickson
C.C. Fredrickson
James Dryden
Eaton and Estes Park
Colorado
Lillie Chindgren
Fern. Schweitzer
Darlene Johnson
Mary Joy Fredrickson
Harvey Dowlin
Denver
Marvin
Oliver Johnson
Lloyd Kroger
Donald Johnson
Mary Ferrell
Earl Johnson
Kenneth Peterson
Gordon Fredrickson
Kearney State Teachers College
Juniors Present Annual Class Play Don t Darken My Door
The junior class stages a three act comedy on November 21 and 22 at 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. See a night of fun and laughter as students perform Don't Darken My Door.
Supper and Bazaar at the U B Church Saturday
A church event at the U B Church features a supper and bazaar scheduled for Saturday November 23. Proceeds aid church programs and community outreach. Local volunteers organize the fellowship activity with dishes, crafts, and raffles. The event invites neighbors to attend and support.
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U. B
Stromsburg Community Notes and Hospital Fund Update
Mrs. Charlotte Ekstrand celebrated her 92nd birthday at her daughter’s home with relatives visiting from Osceola Claremore and Tul sma. Hospital news lists several local patients and a $626 donation toward a $1,200 X-ray fund for St Francis Hospital inviting further gifts.
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Stromsburg
Charlotte Ekstrand
Earl Steever
Enoch Ekstrand
Steever
Esktrand
R. L. Tschauner
Lester Watson
Claremore
Oklahoma
Russell Olsom
Jane
Tulsa
C. P. Nelson
Victor Anderson
Lawrence Swanson
Gothenburg
Telander Peterson
Anna Freeman
Richard Nelson
Thos
Kreis
Iowa
Idaho Springs
Colorado
Mildred Weiser
Shelby
Gas Company
Osceola
Ralph Johnson
Leslie Johnson
Wilbur Whitacre
Pork
Roy Covey
Visalia
California
Harold Covey
Henry Smith
ST. Francis Hospital
Sarah Beardsley
Cris F. Coons
Mabel Shostrom
Joseph McClure
Polk
John Blender
Benedict William Kepner, Jr
Osceola Carell
Dean Nydorf
Suurgical
Donald Gabriel
Violet Nyberg
Nellie Lance
Gresham Obstetrical
Louise Monson
Agnes Topil
Osceola Newborn
Phyllis Gaileyberg
Malure
William Kepner, Jr
Carrel
Dean Egdorf
Loretta Jaax Weds Army Man at Columbus
Miss Loretta Jaax daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jaax married Cpl Philip Stewart son of Mrs Richard Kirk of Lorim on November 13 in St Bonaventure Church Columbus Rev Onno Hartman officiated with a nuptial high mass. Attendants and wedding party wore formal attire as the couple began their life together with a wedding trip to the west coast.
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Phyllis Jaax
Wm. Jaax
Shelby
Lloyd Schlesinger
Wm. Schlesinger
Rising City
Sacred Heart Church
J. A. Kean
Geraldine Jaax
Nadine Jaax
Maxine Alt
Opal Schlesinger
Quentin Jaax
Arthur Gabriel
Albert Ait
Jake Schlesinger
Honolulu
Hawaii
John Albers
Hubert Alt
Schlesinger
Osceola
Food Center
Telephone Company
Omaha
Pacific
Columbus
Loretta Jaax
John Jaax
Cpl
Philip Stewart
Richard Kirk
Lorimon
Iowa
O. L. Stewart
St. Bonaventure Church
Onno Hartman
Edward Messing
Stewart
Creighton Memorial St
Army Nurse Corps
Drake University
U. S. Army
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
West Coast
Local residents on weekend visits and travel notices
Local families report weekend visits with Osceola connections. Omaha couple Wm Biles Jr and wife stayed with LeRoy Rhodes family. Don Byers joined Walter Kirtley on Mexico City trip. Kirtleys plan longer stay while Byers returns by train.
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Wm. Biles Jr
Omaha
LeRoy Rhodes
Don Byers
Walter Kirtley
Mexico City
Ray
U. S. Coast Guards
West
Panama Canal
Florida
John M. Herrman
Lincoln
Oscar Keller
Osceola
Keller
John Herrmann
Pfc
James Chantry
Hamilton Field
California
Alamogorada
New Mexico
Elmer Peterson
Wausa
Nah
Marlin Johnsen
Wesley Chapel Notes and County News Briefs
The WSCS plans a November 29 meeting with Mrs. Arthur Deeter and Carl Moore. A Midland College student and Pearl Matheson of Fremont visited relatives. Local residents report recoveries from an accident, travel updates from Korea, and a Catholic council event in Utica.
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Wesley Chapel
WSCS
Arthur Deeter
Carl Moore
Midland College
Pearl Matheson
Fremont
Jack From
Leo Norman
Stromsburg
Oliver Westhere
James O. Pearson
John Nelson
Nelson
James Treadway
Columbus
L. E
Ed Schott
Moris Tenn
D. T. Kelley
Utica
Leo
Lawrence Albers
Shelby
Phyllis Glatter
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Dagwood
Dan McGoo
County Extension News
Peterson’s
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Muse Theatre
Elizabeth Taylor
Tom Drake
Jank Morgan
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Muse
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