Chester Buchholz Freed From Jap Prison After Over Three Years
Osceola parents receive War Department telegram showing their son Chester Buchholz liberated from a Japanese prison camp after the fall of Corregidor. A Sunday letter from Chester says he is in Yokohama awaiting transport to Okinawa then Manila and San Francisco, aiming to return home soon. He enlisted February 13, 1941 and served in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Chester
Corregidor
Sunday
Yokohama
Okinawa
Manila
San Francisco
Pvt
Buchholz
Pacific
Hail Rain and Frost Mark Polk County Weather Shift
Heavy rains up to over three inches drenched Polk county on Thursday with a temperature drop. Hail caused minor crop damage and broke several windows at the Donald Hanquist home. The first frost of the season appeared Saturday morning with a low of 31 degrees, affecting flowers and delicate vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Donald Hanquist
Polk
4 H District Contests Highlight 1946 Club Work and Plans
Final results from the 4-H District Contests show Merna Lees and Batty Rhodes winning blue ribbons in food judging while Dorothy Jean Peterson earned a white ribbon for her brown wool suit. Sunny Side 4-H Club conducted Achievement Day at Shelby with Doris Fyfe recounting the club's 1927 formation and members presenting sewing and apron demonstrations. Osceola Chamber plans the 1946 Corn Show with grain and machine exhibits and Polk County Extension asks for input on the 1946 47 programs to better aid farm families and conserve resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Lees
Batty Rhodes
Dorothy Jean Peterson
Nebraska
Sunny Side 4-H Club
Hart Burritt
George Irland
Shelby
U. B
Doris Fyfe
Mary Fyfe
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Shaw
Te Tin Eectors
Polk Coney Ten Sersion Service
Farnoose Recdes
Polk County
York College Official Injured in Traffic Accident
Miss Anna Thompson treasurer of York College was seriously injured crossing Sixth Street at Blackburn when struck by a Duncan Produce Co truck. A rain with wind reduced visibility. she suffered a fractured ankle and other injuries and was taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York College
Anna Thompson
Sixth Street
Blackburn
Duncan Produce Co
Bulldogs Tie Fast Conference Game
Osceola Bulldogs nearly upset Clarks in a defensive bout ending in a scoreless tie 0-0. Osceola and Clarks traded field position with late drama as Byers Mills and Anderson produced key plays but failed to convert in the final seconds. Silver Creek looms as next game on October 5 after Clarks defeated by Silver Creek 13-0.
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Osceola Bulldogs
Clarks
Bulldogs
Osceola
Byers
Anderson
Berck
Mills
Silver Creek
District and local visits noted in Shelby area
District No 18 Mrs Edward Lisko visited Mrs Pete Seberger in Shelby Tuesday afternoon. Phil Micek traveled to Omaha Wednesday for several days on business. Sir Bernard J Zelasney now serving with the Navy returned from overseas duty and visited with his brother Clarence of Monroe and sister Mrs Leo Lassek. Irene Hasselbalch entertained the Birthday Club Thursday afternoon. Henry Menkie of Norfolk visited with John Micek Friday. Mr and Mrs Mike Reisdorf of near Shelby were Saturday callers in Mrs Frances Camp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lisko
Pete Seberger
Shelby
Phil Micek
Omaha
Bernard J. Zelasney
Navy
Clarence
Monroe
Leo Lassek
Lassek
Irene Hasselbalch
Henry Menkie
Norfolk
John Micek
Mike Reisdorf
Near
Frances Camp
Local Meat Market Sold to Redick Cartwright in Shelby
Redick Cartwright of Os-Coola became owner of the Whitmore meat market in Shelby after a deal completed recently. Cartwright previously worked in the meat department at the York Tood Center and will take possession Monday October 1. Whitmore operated the Shelby market for six years and announced plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redick Cartwright
Os- Coola
MCO O Whitmore
T- Wy Mey Cartwright
Posseston
Odie Tood Center
York
Ser- View
Mr. Whitmore
Shelby
Tfe
Uyade
Dairy Production Payments Now Available For July To September
Triple A News announces dairy production payments for July August and September due to form shortages. Producers may request mailed applications by calling or mailing receipts to the AAA office. Payment rate is 13e per pound butterfat and 45¢ per hundredweight for whole milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Green Valley Club Formed for Citizenship and Health
District 68 reports at a Shelby gathering the Green Valley Club organized with Elaine Grossnicklaus as president Nadine Jaax secretary Donald Eller vice president Grace as treasurer. The group aims for good citizenship and better health habits using a motto about doing tasks with full effort and sunflowers as a flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seberger
Robert Moulton
Shelby
Green Valley Club
Elaine Grossnicklaus
Nadine Jaax
Donald Eller
Treas
Miss Grace
United War Fund Drive Opens in Osceola
The Osceola scene features a United War Fund campaign kicking off in October with volunteer solicitors urging generous gifts. The appeal highlights relief to war orphans and civilians in Europe and North Africa, plus support for U S soldiers. Local notices report community gatherings and updates on residents’ activities and service changes.
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United War Fund
Osceola
China
Italy
Holland
Hitler
France
Norway
Czechoslovakia
North Africa
War Fund
America
Community notices and visits populate Osceola week
Omahan Miss Jyma Smith spent days with her parents Mi and Mrs Guy Smith. John Mevers of Camas Washington learned of a plan to leave Portershand and children. Graveland visit guests included C O Carlson and family. Beulah Cemetery Society meets October 12 with crafts gear and a garment swap. Eva Bute to organize a County Extension Club October 5 at C L Duke home. Various local families hosting guests and dinners as Lanny McCormick visits grandparents. Sell it with a Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyma Smith
Omaha
Guy Smith
Jne Karges
John
Camas
Washington
Leavine Portershand
Travens
Rayner Carlson
C O Carlson
Graveland Wednessas
Aittle
Mavis Carlson
Joe Wolters
Wim Dake
Wesley Clean
Grand Island
Glen Shively
Hollywood
Laverne Dake
Rex
Clair McCormick
Lanny
Merle Matthews
Silver Creek
George Heinemeyer
L. R Meacham
Beulah
Wm. Dake
Silas Hoffer
California
C. O. Carlson
Joe Karges
Hershal Reisdorf
Osceola
Mary Elizabeth Hall Riggs Burial Notice in Osceola
Mary Elizabeth Hall Riggs born October 6 1860 in Harding Missouri died September 27 in Norfolk Nebraska funeral services held Monday at the Lutheran Church with Rev G A Randall in charge. Interment in Osceola cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Hall Riggs
Harding
Messouri
Norfolk
Nebraska
G A. Randall
Osceola Cemetery
Social calendar entries for October events
Mrs L E Hanson hosts N B B O bridge club Friday evening October 5th. Entre Nous dessert meeting October 10th hosted by Mrs Dwight Bush. W C T U meets October 11th at Mrs Hugh Johnston home with Mrs Lou Richmond assisting. Gab O Lots meets at Mrs Harry Pratt home October 10th afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hanson
N B.B.O. Bridge Club
Dwight Bush
W.C.T.U
Hugh Johnston
Lou Richmond
Harry Pratt
Brevity in Military Postings and Local Social Notes
Military personnel tracked homeward with assignments in Tokyo and Miami while a furlough extend drew family visits to Corpus Christi. Local births, church events, and social visits fill a period of routine community life across Kokomo, Omaha, York, David City, and nearby areas.
Local Social Roundup and Community Moves
The article notes progress on a modern in-state bus project with Wurtz and Sen Pak boasting developments. It lists local dinners at Virgil Bush home and Saturday luncheons including Mrs Russell Aker Mrs John Korgan and Miss Ida Koenig. Families move to Polk and plans to occupy vacated buildings for a bulk oil station. Winnie Lind resigns as post office clerk awaiting Martha Westfall’s replacement.
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Salyein
Owahoma
Ds Potp
Wurtz & Sen
Pak
Navang
Cecil B. Newstor
Ted Fitch
Virgil Bush
P. W. Aker
Russell Aker
John Korgan
Geo. Koenig
Harvard
Ida Koenig
Glendale
Calif
N. E. McNaught
Omaha
Polk
Martha Westfall
Nesinge
News of the Servicemen Se Lounging Home and Departures
Lt. Ross F. Anderson returned to the States after twenty two months in the Pacific and was presented with an autographed photo by Nimitz. Lt. Gilbert E. Johnson furloughed after POW camp release and a 90 day home visit. S.Sgt. Harold Wieseman serves as surgical technician on Luzon. Lowell Hanson discharged from Navy after almost four years. Raymond Scholz assigned to 7th Army CID in Heidelberg. Lt. Max Peterson stationed in Manila with family military ties and a San Francisco APO address. Pte. George Kresha expected home from Hawaii with points for discharge. Pfc. Tom Lockard wounded in Pacific, hospitalized at Topeka. Carl and Ellis Deeds linked to Navy discharge and assignments. Norman Fintel and Russell Simonsen noted among returning service members.
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Russell Kreis
Alvin Reed
Wilbur Nantkes
Richard
York
Harland Fusby
Rex
Elmer Fusby
Reed
Limstrom
Sharron
C. A. Berglund
Emma C. Peterson
Hazel Carst
Sand
Harold Berglund
Marland Peterson
Martin Peterson
Woodrow Wilson
Black Hills
Scottsbluff
Ralph Granere
Cpl. Granere
States
Japan
Army
Conrad Olson
Wichita
Kansas
Henry Olson
Hordville
L. R. Price
Stromsburg High School
Navy
Cpl
Kermit Lindgren
Tokyo
S.set
Lyle Johnson
Miami
Sgt
Raymond Burke
Gary Short
Corpus Christi
Howell Cox
Curtis Wayne
Kokomo
Ind
Kearney
Geo. Steever
A. Teegerstrom
Dorothy
Omaha
J.g
Ross F. Anderson
Gua
Pacific
Admiral Nimitz
Sherman Oaks
California
Frank Anderson
la Jolla
Margaret
Anderson
Washington D. C
Pacific Coast
Gilbert Eugene Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Europe
Johnson
Harold G. Wieseman
George A. Wieseman
Luzon
P. I
Wieseman
Philippines
New Caledonia
C. R. Peterson
Max Peterson
Manila
Peterson
University of Nebraska
Camp Hood
San Francisco
Calif
Polk County Boy Enlists in U S Service
Pvt. Eugene Johansen son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Johansen entered service April 24 and is undergoing boat training at Camp Maxey Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Sam
Eugene Johansen
Arthur Johansen
Camp
Maxey
Texas
Long Distance Calls Surge After Japan Surrender
After the Japanese surrender the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company reports the highest long distance call volume in its 41 years. The surge follows V J Day as thousands of servicemen and workers call home and shift from war to peace time. Phone lines operated at maximum effort with extended hours to handle the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
C J. Olson
Long Lance
Olson
Antic Pates
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chester Buchholz
W. D. Buchholz
County Extension News
Wny
Stromsburg
Fairview News
D. E. Powell
Art Dobbler
Henry Olson Jr
F. O. Conrad Olson
Conrad
Salina
Mike Swanson
Leonard
John Matticks
Bernard Matticks
David City
Lowell Hanson
Yeeman
Aleutians
Farragut
Idaho
Raymond E. Scholz
Martin Scholz
7Th Army Headquarters
Heidelberg
Germany
7Th Army
Pte
George Kresha
Hawaiian Islands
John Lockard
Here
Pfc
Tom Lockard
Winter Army General Hospital
Topeka
Pvt Lochard
Lochard
Stanley Os
Thrive
Tokve New
Tothoes
Plate
Philips
Ieane
Carl
Marine Corps
Washine
Hawaii
Flossie Deeds
Ellis Deeds, Jr
Norman Fintel
Camp Maxey
John Fintel
Russell Simonsen. Mach
Ben Zedicher
John Rogers
Tokyo Bay
Missouri
Boston
Kenneth Cunningham
State
Oscholer
Rupa
Dennis O'Keefe
Peggy Ann Garner Allyn
The
Managere
Dan McGos
Broadway
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