Polk County Extension Service Names Change Approved
At a Stromsburg meeting last Friday Polk County farmers voted unanimously to amend the constitution and rename the Polk County Farm Bureau to the Polk County Extension Service. The secretary was instructed to seek approval from University Extension Director Brokaw. Notes from Petrus Nelson cited confusion over county funds and the Farm Bureau’s role.
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Organization OF Extension Service
Methodist Church
Stromsburg
Polk County
Polk County Farm Bureau
Polk County Extension Service
Lloyd Wahn
Brokaw
Extension Department
University of Such Change
Petrus Nelson
Farm Bureau
Farmers
Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers Organization
Extension
Pleasant Home
Platte and
Island
Arvid Peterson
Osceola
Alberttang
Peterson
Platte
Pleasant’ Home
Maurice Lindburg
Fred Kienzli
Columbus
Oscéola
Alfred Grossnicklaus
Gordon Fredrickson
Dwight Newcomer
Howard L. Peterson
Senator Burke
Polk County Fair Association names new officers in Osceola
At the annual Osceola meeting August Tenn was elected president with Harold Schultz as vice president. Louis Hastert becomes secretary after the late Jay Hastings, I. D. Huston is re-elected treasurer. Directors Lucy Augustin and Wm Bachman join the board.
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Polk County Fair Association
Osceola
August Tenn
Harold Schultz
Polk
Louis Hastert
Shelby
Jay Hastings
I. D. Huston
Lucy Augustin
Canada
Wm. Bachman
Hackberry
Edward Herrmann Dies in Los Angeles At 63
Word comes of Edward Herrmann death in Los Angeles California last Saturday November 25 born in Cleveland Ohio 1876 age 63 years 9 months 14 days wife preceded him in death two years ago no children survived by four brothers and four sisters Will Harry Bert Dunn Carl Louis Mrs George Koehler Mrs Bert Burny Mrs John Koehler all of Hayward California burial in Los Angeles.
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Edward Herrmann
Los Angeles
Calif
Dechased
Cleveland
Ohio
Herrmann
Polk County
California
Will
Harry
Bert Dunn
Osceola
Carl
Madison, Nebr
Louis
George Koehler
Polk Youth Bound Over To District Court
Norris Swanson aged 25 of Polk was bound over to district court after pleading not guilty in county court to grand larceny filed by his grandfather C H Doremus. A jury trial is set for Dec 4 before District Judge Hastings. Swanson, held on 2500 bond, was arrested Thursday near Lincoln after car ownership questions. he admitted taking a car but authorities were unsure it was Polk County’s car. Attorney R E Nuquist was appointed to defend.
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Atty. Gen. Johnson
Supreme Court
Lancaster County District Court
Charles J. Peterson
Polk County
Elmer H.feldt
University of Nebraska
Soldiers Home
Milford
School For
Stromsburg
Benedict
Seventh Day Adventist Conference
Feldt
Peterson
Liar’s Bench
Tromsburg Park
Norris Swanson
Polk
C. H. Doremus
Swanson
Hastings
R. E. Nuquist
Young Swanson
Lincoln
Safety Patrol
Osceola
Jury awards Anderson brothers 2800 dollars in highway case
A district court jury decides in favor of Edgar and Edwin Anderson, who run a filling station at Highways 81 and 92 near Osceola, awarding 2800 dollars after condemnation proceedings by the state highway department. The case followed appraisers' 3000 dollar ruling, with both sides contesting the amount. Judge L S Hastings presided. state attorneys C S Beck and P Campbell faced defense W W Norton and C N McElfresh.
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Edgar
Edwin Anderson
Osceola
State Highway Department
Anderson Brothers
L. S. Hastings
C.S. Beck
Lincoln
Phil Campbbell
W.W. Norton
C. N. McElfresh
Columbus
First Forestry Club Formed Within One Polk Family
The Adolph Kresha family in Polk County forms a historic 4-H club created entirely by a single family. Martin Kresha serves as president with Arthur Kresha as vice president and Lillian Kresha as secretary and news reporter. Other members include Wilfred and Patty Lou Kresha. Mrs. Kresha leads, Lillian assists. The club is named Future Slabs Forestry Club.
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Adolph Kresha
Polk County
Martin Kresha
Kresha
Arthur Kresha
Lillian Kresha
Charles Kresha
Wilfred Kresha
Patty Lou Kresha
Miss Margaret Spader Named Home Management Supervisor
Miss Margaret Spader is assigned as Home Management Supervisor for the local FSA office. She was transferred from Broken Bow to Osceola and assumed duties here last week.
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Margaret Spader
Miss Spader
Osceola
Broken Bow
Osceola Bulldogs End 1939 Season With Six Wins
Osceola football completed a 6 2 1 record for 1939 exceeding 1921 as the best season in 18 years. Key games included wins over Polk Burg York Reserves Genoa and Columbus Reserves and a historic 6 0 victory over Genoa. Captain John Burritt and Co Captain Gerald Mentink led the squad with Logan Danskin as MVP.
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Ulysses
Clarks
Osceola
Polk
Shelby
Bullogs
Silver Creek
Bulldogs
York Reserves
Burg
Genoa
Columbus
John Burritt
Gerald Mentink
Logan Danskin
Osceola Hospital Briefs Reflect Patient Updates
Frank Langhamer Sr. of Shelby remains a patient at Osceola Hospital and is reported improved. Miss Louella Crew was released from the hospital last Thursday. Lyle Mickey was admitted on Saturday for treatment of an infection in his right arm and released on Monday.
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Osceola Hospital
Frank Langhamer Sr
Shelby
Louella Crew
High Prairie Club to Meet and Holiday Events Planned
The High Prairie Club will meet Friday December 1 with Mrs. R Bush and plan a Christmas party. The Candlelight Service occurs at 4 15 p m on December 10. A prayer service is set for 7 30 Sunday evening and the Senior Choir will practice after. Children should meet at 10 00 Saturday morning for church basement practice. Mr and Mrs Wm Larson and family visited Mrs Johanna Larson. Carl Bolton and family visited Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton.
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West Side News
High Prairie Club
R. Bush
Harley Olseen
Stanton
Iowa
Sander Peterson
Wm. Larson
Johanna Larson
Stromsburg
Carl Bolton
Benedict
Frank Bolton
Fleming Hosts Thayer Visitors at Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Otto Fleming and Lois entertained Mrs A Westergren and Walter of Thayer at their home Sunday.
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Otto Fleming
Lois
A. Westergren
Walter of
Thayer
Frank Newcomer Dies in Oklahoma
Frank B Newcomer born 1865 Mount Carroll Illinois died November 24 1939 in an Oklahoma City hospital after a several week illness He married Alice A Davis December 18 1877 in Nebraska and Matilda Cook in 1899 They left Nebraska for Oklahoma in 1912 with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren survived by two brothers and a sister Funeral services were held in Bedey Oklahoma on Sunday November 26th
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Frank B
Martin
Katherine Newcomer
Mount Carroll
Oklahoma City
Victor
Polk County
Nebr
Alice A. Davis
Florence Brandon
Leedey
Okla
Emma Kate Fey
Unadilla
Matilda Cook
Matilda
Clyde
Leetey
Grace Sapp
Forrest
Lloyd
Stillwater
Charles J
Osceola
V. A
Lincoln
Johnson Craven marry in Osceola Nebraska
Frances Johnson and John Craven were married at the Methodist parsonage in Loup City on Sunday November 26 with Rev. Charles Hawes presiding. Frances Johnson, daughter of E A and Mrs Johnson, grew up near Osceola and is a 1937 Osceola High School graduate. John Craven, son of George and Mrs Craven, is a 1934 Osceola High School alumnus who studied at the State University and works for Standard Oil. They rented the W A Michener residence in south Osceola and moved in this week.
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Frances Johnson
John Craven
Methodist Parsonage
Loup City
Nebr
Charles Hawes
George Craven
Osceola High School
State University
Standard Oil Company
Craven
W. A. Michener
South Osceola
Christmas party at Kensington Bible Class
The Presbyterian Church Sunday School Bible Class Kensington holds a Christmas party in the church parlors Friday afternoon with a covered dish lunch and a 10c gift exchange. Mrs. Guy Ball and Mrs. Asa Smith are on the committee. A second party for all Sunday School members and families is planned Friday evening at 7 30.
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Presbyterian Church
Kensington
Guy Ball
Asa Smith
Stohl Family Returns to Osceola After Stay in Goodhope
Mr and Mrs Robert Stohl and Marcia returned to Osceola last Thursday from Goodhope Newfoundland where they had spent the past two months.
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Robert Stohl
Marcia
Osceola
Goodhope
Junior Class Play a Big Success
The junior class presented a mystery play that impressed with swift pacing and strong acting. Notable performances included Rathbun and Parker, Bob Hansen, Norman Warrick, Florence Ball, Fern Wieseman, and Logan Danskin, with praise for Mrs Wentworth, Dick Lawrence, Energine Washington, Rasmus, and Alma Cory. Kenneth Almstrom earned credit for lighting and Mr Bryant for set design and direction.
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Rathbun
Mr. Parker
Bob Hansen
Norman Warrick
Florence Ball
Barbara Wentworth
Fern Wieseman
Logan Danskin
Frieda Buchholz
Mrs. Wentworth
Tom Rutter
Dick Lawrence
Eleanor Mentink
Washington
Donald Cole
Rasmus
Glenna van Horn
Alma Cory
Mr. Bryant
Bryant
Kenneth Almstrom
Wesley Chapel News Visitors and gatherings noted in Shelby county
The Wesley Chapel and Shelby charges held a quarterly conference in Shelby Friday evening with district superintendent Rev. Story delivering a talk. Local residents visited relatives and friends in nearby towns including Greeley Battle Creek Lincoln Beatrice Columbus and Iowa. Several families hosted guests for Thanksgiving plans and local residents made short trips or returned to work at REA projects.
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Wesley Chapel
Shelby
Story
Chadys-Davwes
Greeley
Leona Dawes
Elias Timm
Battle Creek
Elmer Horst
Vernon
Claus Johnson
Lincoln
Walter Koehler
Robert Koch
Koehler
Alfred Gabel
Charles Augustin
Harry
Robert Herrman
Bert Dunn
Calmar Dunn
Beatrice
Jay Timmons
Ruth Koehler
North Platte
Lutheran Hospital
Columbus
Alvin Weeden
Weeden
Iowa
Della Hanshew
Kearney
E. S. Hanshew
Delmar McFadden
Mary
Frederick
Floyd West
For Save-100 bred ewes by Wallace McMeekin Shelby
Classified note advertising 100 bred ewes available from farmer Wallace McMeekin of Shelby with contact phone 2011. Item marked as 2tp.
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Wallace McMeekin
Shelby
Frank Phillips Founder of Phillips 66 Gasoline
Frank Phillips of Greeley Nebraska celebrated his 66th birthday Tuesday. He founded Phillips Petroleum Co and originated Phillips 66 gasoline and stamp.
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Greeley
Nebr
Phillips
Phillips Petroleum Co
Phillips 66
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Tenn New Fair Board
Frank Newcomer
Oklahoma
Johnson—Craven
Frank Phillips
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