62nd Wedding Anniversary for Levi and Sarah Cunningham
Near Meaford Gray County Ontario October 3 1867 Mr and Mrs Levi Cunningham celebrate their 62nd anniversary after a long journey from Polk County Nebraska where they settled in 1871. They lived in a sod house endured grasshopper years and later prospered in Shelby Nebraska with a furniture store and carpentry. A Dorcas Society reception marked the 60th anniversary with about 300 relatives present. Now they mark 62 years as few friends call to congratulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaford
Gray County
Ontario
Levi Cunningham
Polk County
Nebraska
Shelby
Cunningham
Dorcas Society
M. E. Church
Large family gathering honors Aunt Jennie Carter in Stromsburg
A Sunday reunion at Scott's Hall in Stromsburg brought together relatives from Illinois Colorado and Nebraska including Mrs Sarah Brice Mrs Ruth Howard Ed Nebergalls Will Egelhoffs Pearl Hollister and many others. The event closed with hopes for future gatherings as families enjoyed visiting and sharing memories. C E Hoffer hosted and later took Gladysmae to Omaha to begin duties Oct 1. Grant Thomas plans move to California for Navy service after leaving for Omaha. C E Hoffer is also building a new garage and shop.
Halloween program ready for community events
The extension circular No. 543 offers an ideal Hallowe en program with invitations, ghost stories, refreshments and entertainment ideas. It suggests one hour and a half of activities and includes November options for October group meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Nebraska 4H Champions Vie for State Trips to Chicago
County 4H champions in baby beef swine home economics garden crops and poultry will compete for state titles. Nominations are due October 15 with state winners earning prize trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago in December. Announcements will be made October 15 and entrants must be at least fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural College
Chicago
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Polk County Fair Meeting. Election of Officers
The Polk County Agricultural Association will hold its annual meeting in the Osceola Court House on Wednesday October 9 1929 at 2 PM. Officers will be elected and committees appointed with other business possible. Adult season ticket holders may vote. Matt Sterup President Mark Timm Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk County Agricultural Association
Court House
Osceola
Matt Sterup
Mark Timm
For Sale 160 Acres Near Osceola With 90 More Acres
Property listing offers 160 acres five miles from Osceola and an additional 90 acres two and a half miles from Osceola. Contact Albert Ryan for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Fairview News Roundup of Visits and Trips
Fairview residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of local social items. Mr and Mrs Raymond Terry of near Havens traveled to Fairbury returning Monday with the latter’s mother visiting relatives in Fairbury. Vance Meacham came home with his nurse to spend the day with family, and Mrs Meacham hosted dinner for Fredrickson young folks in his honor. Mrs Lester McCormick and son traveled to Arcadia and Westerville to visit relatives. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Wm. Dake included Calmar Dunn family Geo Buchta family and Mina Buchta. Laverne Dake and Gus Knobel left for Atchison Kansas for the fair. Fairview and Valley welcomed Rev Maxy and family with a reception and pound social at the community hall. Mrs Wm. Dake suffered a painful gas accident injuring her thumb Thursday. Tom Applegate visited Chalmar Daniel home from Norfolk. Geo Heinemeyer and Mrs Wm Lohr left for Morrill to visit FE E Heinemeyer and family and plan to return Tuesday. Mary Rothermal returned from Lincoln after a week there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Terry
Near Havens
Fairbury
Terry
Vance Meacham
Westerville
Wm. Dake
Calmar Dunn
Geo
Buchta
Mina Buchta
Laverne Dake
Gus Knobel
Atchison
Kansas
Fairview
Valley
Maxy
Tom Applegate
Norfolk
Chalmar Daniel
Geo. Heinemeyer
Wm Lohr
Columbus
Morrill
Nebr
John Mettlen
Lincoln
John Fox
Harry Taylor
Richard
Gus Hartel, Sr
Glen Austin
Henry Buritt
A. L. Scholz
Hugh McMeechin
John Ingalls
Omaha
Glen Ingalls
Lord Lister Hospital
Jim Fasbender
Rachel Backer
Toison Kidder
Osceola
Fasbender
Jack Goetz
York
Pick Buelow
Red Sox
Shelby
Hugh McMeekin
James McMeekin
California
Jakie LaMunyon
Frank Dunning
Loretta Conway
Helen Moon
Violet Rasp
Wesleyan
George Ballenger
Moon
Bill Shhaumberg
Myers
F. B. Sayers
Sayers
W. B. Mitchner
Roy Johnson
Elmer Runyon
Surprise
Rachel Barker
Anice
Rockport
Mary Anderson
Herman Anderson
Irene Herrmann
Thelma Blazer
F. M. Liebee
The
Missionary Society
Will Scott
Methodist Church
Herrman
Dorcas Society
Ruth Wills
Elaine McBeth
Glen Moon
Mirs C. W. Moon
Mary Mundy
Lillian Kirby
David City
Marie Schlesinger
R. W. Dunkle
Ervin Taddiken
Osceola Couple wed in Alma Nebraska
Burt M. Hotchkiss and Miss Sybilla Zang both of Osceola were married at Alma Nebraska on Wednesday September 18. After a wedding trip in Nebraska and Kansas they plan to return to Osceola to make it their home. Both are well known in Osceola with long residence in the community. Hotchkiss previously ran a restaurant here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zang—Hotchkiss
Burt M. Hotchkiss
Sybilla Zang
Osceola
Alma
Nebraska
Kansas
Dentist A A Wurtz Office Over Bank
Dr. A. A. Wurtz, dentist operates an office over the First National Bank and can be contacted by phone 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wurtz
First National Bank
Parker's Bulldogs Dominate Clark in Little Ten Opener
Osceola hosts Clark in the Little Ten conference opener. Parker's Bulldogs surge after halftime, scoring four touchdowns driven by Ireland, Rogers, and Johnson. Multiple standouts shine as Osceola edges ahead with strong line play and decisive offensive drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Johnson
Clark
Osceola
Clarks
Ireland
Bulldogs
Parker
Rogers
Gerald Johnson
G. Fownson
H. Headlee
BK. Tsehaumer
LG MM
Cole Wince
A. McBeth
Hi. Dolan
Ujp
J. Angctson
D. Buchholz
Buchholz Herman
McBeth
Headlee
Herman
Waite
Dolan
Pierson
Baller
York
Timm
Chaupelka
Community social notes from Silver Creek area
District 5 residents Mr and Mrs Glenn Shelmadine Mrs P C Wiese and Elmer Horst with spouse visited Carl Wieseman Friday afternoon. Mrs Frank Miller visited Silver Creek Monday. Maple Leaf Club meets Thursday with Mrs Monica Schott hosting. Calmar Dunn and family dined with Mr and Mrs Wm Dake. Myrtle Simes of Council Bluffs stayed with Mrs Burrel Fox. Rev Maxey preached his first sermon at Valley M E Church. A pound social for Rev Maxey and wife is planned Friday at Fairview Hall. Ladies Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Burrel Fox’s home. Arthur Miller returned to Whiting IA after visiting. Burrel Fox and family hosted Gresham visitors Friday. Shelby visitors included Adolph Grosnicklaus and daughters Irene and Leona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Shelmadine
Silver Creek
P. C. Wieseman
Osceola
Elmer Horst
Carl Wieseman
Frank Miller
Maple Leaf Club
Monica Schott
Calmar Dunn
Wm Dake
Myrtle Simes
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Burrel Fox
Maxey
Valley M. & Church
Fairview
Valley
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the Valley M. E
Arthur Miller
Whiting
Gresham
Shelby
Adolph Gros
Nicklaus
Irene
Leona
Local Visitors Stop By In Nebraska Town
Mrs George Inness stays about two weeks with relatives in Omaha. Harley Williams of Idaho and a California friend visit the Williams clan in Osceola before heading to Wyoming. Shelby residents Rev Herrmann and wife call on Nantkes Williams Burns homes Friday. Families attend picnics, jubilees, and county club meetings as visitors move through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Inness
Omaha
Harley Williams
Idaho
California
Franklin Williams
N. A. Williams
Osceola
Wyoming
Rev. Herrmann
Shelby
H. F. Nantkes
L. F. Williams
D. C. Burns
W. F. Dunn
James Dunn
T. D. Richards
Kenneth Richards
Columbus
The
Loup
Arthur Nelson
Shenandoah
Iowa
Roy Doty
Rising City
Jas. Gibbons
Lulu Burns
C. E. Jones
Goodrich
Shank
Potatoes and Turnips For Sale by A C Sharritt
A C Sharritt offers potatoes and turnips for sale with contact at telephone 273 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Sharritt
Stromsburg Social Roundup and Local Sports Update
Mrs Ira Banta entertained at a bridge luncheon in honor of Mrs Harold Banta. Stromsburg High School opened with a 14 to 7 victory over Silver Creek led by new coach L S Kelough. Several community events include birthdays, church receptions, and the Polk County Federation planning a fall convention in Stromsburg.
For Rent Modern Rooms Above E M Style Shop
Rooms available above the E and M Style Shop with heat and water furnished. Refer to E M Style Shop for details.
Polk County Pioneer Norton Passes at 86 in Polk Neb
Charles O Norton born September 29 1842 in Sweden died September 26 1929 at age 86 11 27 and is buried on his 7th birthday He served in the Forty third Volunteer Infantry and was warden of a Little Rock military prison He homesteaded in Polk County Nebraska in 1873 founding Swede Plain and Stromsburg churches He left a wife Mary Hurtig and eight children with several relatives and grandchildren News notes his Civil War veteran status and devotion to Swedish mission work through local churches and the American Legion involved in funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Norton
Hillesocken
Gastrickland
Sweden
America
Olof
Catherine Nordeen
Lewis
Charles O
Kate H
Henry County
Samuelson
Oahem
Andover
Co. A. Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
Little Rock
Arkansas
Norton
Mary Hurtig
Oliver
Ellsworth
Elmore
Arabelle
Emma
Mr. Norton
Polk County
Nebraska
Swede Plain
Stromsburg
Great American Desert
Nettie Carlson
Eleanora Lind
J. N. Norton
Polk
Nebr
Swede Plain Church
J. W. Ekwall
Elmer R. Peterson
Clarence Lind
Fairmont
American Legion
Polk and
Inne
Piano for sale near Osceola on monthly terms
A large Chicago manufacturer offers a piano near Osceola that is gently used and partly paid for. It will be sold to a responsible party willing to complete small monthly payments. For full particulars write to P. O. Box 172 Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
P. O. Box
Chicago
Illinois
Shelby News A Weekend of Visits Moves and School Events
Shelby residents hosted and visited relatives from Lincoln Columbus Osceola and Rockport as Glen Ingalls Bart Moon and others moved residences and engaged in local errands. A Red Sox of Omaha 10 Shelby 10 tie capped the weekend along with church society meetings and a birthday party for Loretta Conway.
Methodist Rally Day Services Planned Next Sunday
The church announces Rally Day with 10 A.M. Church School 11 A.M. Morning Worship 6:30 P.M. Epworth League 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship plus Wednesday mid week service. Special offerings for the Board of Education. Morning service includes installation of Sunday School officers and teachers. Everyone welcome. Fourth Annual Harvest Festival praised for success with thanks to helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Board of Education
Tired folks and Lamps service times at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church notes Sunday morning service at 11:00 and Sunday evening at 7:30 with the topic Lamps lighted or unlighted bed. Evening hours are now 7:30 until further notice, earlier than the summer 8:00 schedule.
Also Mentioned on This Page
O Mahi
Omaha University
Chadron State Teachers College
Union Pacific
B. Y. Pv Y
Oscar Sundberg
Lutheran Hospital
Ira Glasses
JT. J
Zora
Hastings
R. L. Cox
Carl Dethloff
Central City
Arborville
Coordes
Henry Becker
Lloyd Cole
W. C. Steele
Wilmetta
Hugh McGaffin
Sutton
Marks
Miss Della
Bill Showers
Ord
Harold Nelson
Pollyanna
Richard Thessing
York Hospital
Westlund
J. L. Hedbloom
Grand Island
Fusby
Thessing
Morace Nyburg
Miss Bertha
Nash
Oklahoma
E. A. Sodergren
Martin
Bank
Albie Santon
C. Y. Lind
Elmer Peterson
Maurice Nyburg
Richard Nelson
Mr. Plane
Parker's Bulldogs
L. W. Richards
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Herrmann
West of Town
A. J. Herrmann
Ira Banta
Harold Banta
Banta
Chautagua Entertainment
Wallace Banta
Akron
Ohio
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Wallace
Stromsburg High School
Silver Creek High School
Stromsbore
L. S. Kelough
Kathryne Kile
College View
C. T. Thesing
Ollie Vincent
8. S. Moore
John Bailey
Gleaners Society
the Eden Baptist Church
Clayton Rystrom
Rev. Powell
Women’s Civic Improvement Club
Scott Hall
M. D. Strong
Polk County Federation of Women’s Clube
Lillian Boostrom
Boostrom
Polk County Federation
Polk County of ‘Women’s Clubs
Arthur Bearath
C. A. Anderson
Hazelle Goettch
Donald Rhodes
John Colson
J. F. Thayer
Kate Robinson
Hilberg
Thayer
Burlington Railroad
Tromsburg
Albert W. Anderson
Victor Anderson
George Ericson
E. Lunner
Evelyn
Edmund Lunner
R. E. Lunner
A. D. Dover
Amy Myers
Henry Hubbert
Kearney
Amanda Norman
Pueblo
Colo
Frank Hubbert
Carol Strong
University
Polk County Pioneer
Presbyterian Church
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Star
Studebaker
Dodge
Osceola, Nebraska
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!