Polk County Army Volunteers Set for Fort Riley Training
The third Polk County national army contingent departs for Fort Riley Kansas under P W Horst. Osceola men include Ben Schmoker Otto Bryan Nelson Walter Walgren Harry Brazee Fred Branting Ray Braithwait Russell Clark Roy Albert and P W Horst. Other notes report Roy Ericson and Wilbur Jackson returning with a chicken hawk and ducks after a hunting trip.
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Polk County
National Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
P. W. Storst
Osceola
Ben Schmoker
Otto Bryan Nelson
Walter E. Walgren
Harry Brazee
Fred Branting
Ray Braithwait
Russell M. Clark
Royalbert
P. W. Horst
Roy Ericson
Wilbur Jackson
Ericson
Nettie Hamilton
Vern
Deming
New Mexico
Douglas
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Jay Hastings
Deuell County
Alliance
H. C Beebe
Frank D
M. \. Mills, Jr
Chet Dawes
S. G. Ph
Columbus
Sam Crouse
Chicago
Newcomer Sells Osceola Property to Shelby Man
Twenty years ago on September 29 1927 a Newcomer sold property in south Osceola to James Hotchkiss of Shelby The Newcomer family plans to move to Lincoln next week as their daughter enters the state university Emil Biens of Clear Creek Polk County wins best ten ears of yellow corn at the Mid-West Exposition in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Osceola
James Hotchkiss
Shelby
Lincoln
State University
Columbus
Emil Biens
Clear Creek
Local Deaths and Community Notes From Polk County
Mrs. T. H. Saunders dies at Grand Island and burial occurs in Columbus. Early Polk County settlers, the Saunders family lived here many years. A bank robbery near Hordville nets about 4000 dollars. W. J. Kepner renovates Monson Block interior and heating system. New births announced for Victor and Mrs. Larson near Swede Home. The Auditorium organ reconditioning promises clearer tones. Mrs. Schumann to resume organ duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Saunders
Grand Island
Columbus
Judge Saunders
Polk County
First State Bank
Hordville
W. J. Kepner
Monson
Humphrey-Engelhardt
Victor Larson
Omaha Delegation Seeks Route Change For Highway 30
A group of 50 plus residents from Omaha and nearby towns urged Governor Cochran to reroute highway 30 south and pave 500 miles on the proposed new path. The governor said changes cannot occur within two years due to state plans already submitted and approved by the federal bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Yutan
Wahoo
David City
Osceola
Stromsburg
Clarks
Cochran
Federal Bureau
Anita Rae Garner
R. C. Garner
Lutheran Hospital
York
Ruth Kathryn Appleton
Martin Appleton
George S. Heckman
Andrew Heckman
C. A. Sward
Wilbur R. Seger
Cora E. Deland
Cora
Jane Louise
Julia F. Seger
Herman A. Anderson
Mary Ruth Rhodes
Freida Zang
Ellsworth Thelander
Mrs Halligan Expected a Nest of Halligan Babies
A blizzard traps a Jed's store crowd as Curt Evans arrives with groceries and blankets for the Halligan family. Doc Horner heads to the Halligans with four hundred peeping yellow chicks, tying a newborn mystery to the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Evans
Haljligan's
Curt
Jed
Frank
Doc Horner
Geneva couple hosted by Rhodes in Sunday gathering
Mr and Mrs Hal E Fellows of Geneva were entertained Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Le Roy Rhodes bringing together local residents for an informal social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal E. Fellows
Geneva
Leroy Rhodes
Mrs McCormick Moves to Osceola with Sons
Mrs Robbert McCormick and her two sons relocate from Malvern Iowa to Osceola. They will reside with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs A Chantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbert McCormick
Osceola
Malvern
Iowa
A. Chantry
Barbee's Wyoming Man Returns From Detroit Car Purchase
Keith Barbee of Thermopolis Wyoming paused in Osceola on Monday to visit his sister Mrs Fred Bond. He had traveled from Detroit where he bought a new car and was driving it home to Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Barbee
Thermopolis
Wyoming
Osceola
Fred Bond
Mr. Barbee
Detroit
Pickett Family Heads to California for October
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pickett depart Monday evening for California to spend October with son Donald in San Diego and daughter in law and baby in Riverside. George Hecxman and family will tend the home farm during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pickett
California
Donald
San Diego
Donald Swanson
Riverside
George Hecxman
Leo Johnson Returns From Pearl Harbor Cruise
Radioman third class Leo Johnson returns home for a 24 day leave to Stromsburg with his mother Mrs Ed Johnson and to Osceola with his brother Carl and sister Mrs Harlan McKeag. He recently completed a three month cruise to Pearl Harbor Aleutian Islands and Alaska aboard the USS Diphda KA-59 cargo ship. High base is at Seattle Washington. Lake City was a guest last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Johnson
3-C
Ed Johnson
Stromsburg
Carl
Harlan McKeag
Osceola
Leo
Pearl Harbor
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Seattle
Washington
Lake City
Opal Mining Tales Highlight 10 Million Dollar Output
The National Geographic Society notes Australia mined over 10 million dollars in opals in the 50 years before World War II. In 1928 a notable yield produced gems weighing 790,590 and 232 carats, marking a standout era for opal riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Australia
Scrolls unfold a journey through Chinese landscape art
Chinese paintings on scrolls reveal landscapes scene by scene as viewers unroll the work. The artist designs the sequence to guide the viewer as if traversing the depicted country.
Dig Sweet Potatoes Before Frost Kills Tops
Farmers are urged to dig sweet potatoes before frost. If frost has damaged leaves, harvest quickly to prevent rotting tops from spreading underground. White potatoes can stay in the ground after frost but not in ground that freezes.
Ideal baked apple qualities and top varieties
Epicures differ on perfection but agree the ideal baked apple holds shape and color, with smooth skin and a balance of tenderness and juiciness. Preferred varieties include Jonathan Stayman Winesap Delicious and Grimes Golden.
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Jonathan
Delicious
Grimes
Preparing Frozen Beets for Best Quality
To keep color and texture, select tender beets no larger than two inches. Cook whole 25 to 39 minutes, peel, then slice or dice. After freezing, reheat in three to five minutes for a good quality product.
No Life Without Soil Says Dr Kelogg
Soil is the thin film between earth and sky that supports all living things. Dr Charles E Kellogg of the department of agriculture notes that from soil come nourishment and life, and to soil return the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Kellogg
Department of Agriculture
Fire retardants applied by industry for safety and care
Proper flameproofing requires care and is best handled by industrial manufacturers and processors of textiles. Many large textile producers use fire retardants, and leading laundries and dry cleaners offer treatment of curtains draperies and garments as a special service to customers.
Hybrids Not Inferior in Feed Value Says MSU Tests
Michigan State College tests show that hybrid corn can match or exceed open pollinated varieties in livestock feed value. Agricultural chemist Dr. P J Schaible fed different corn types to chicks and found no significant differences in results between hybrids and open pollinated varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
P. J. Schaible
Schaible
Nebraska bid date set for SAND GRAVEL SURFACING project
Sealed bids due October 16 1947 at Lincoln Nebraska for sand gravel surfacing on Genoa Stromsburg Patrol No 21011 State Road 1,870 cubic yards of land gravel surfacing. Workers wages set by federal Labor Standards Act with minimums 0.90 1.25 for crane and drage operators 0.80 for intermediate 0.60 for unskilled. Plans available in county clerks offices and Department of Roads and Irrigation. Bond 100 percent and 75 dollar certified check required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Roads and Irrigation
Lincoln
Nebraska
Genoa Stromsburg
Fullerton
Columbus
Central City
Osceola
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Perry N. Sapp
Nebr
W.S. Desch Sons
York and
Burwell, Nebraska
Burwell
Sandhills
Burwell Livestock Market
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Oita
Mrs. Halligan
J. Collins
Enoch Silton
Enoch
Edith
Judy
Ray
Halligan
M Halligans
Halligan’s Place
Good John Deere Stag Gang
H. P
Wisc
Guernsey
Hereford
W. C. Allis Chalmers
W.C
McCormick-Deering
McCormick
Minnesota
Nisco
Dempster
Alvin R. Peterson
Bank OF Clarks
John Smith
Prairie Island
Mrs
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Noble and Merrick
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