Polk County Boy in the Service of Uncle Sam
Eugene Sterup of Osceola is an 18 year old Seaman Second Class in the Navy. He enlisted February 14, 1944, trained at Farragut Idaho, and now attends radio school at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Sam
Eugene Sterup
Victor Sterup
Osceola
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Eugene V. Sterup
Victor F. Sterup
Naval Training School
Radio
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wisconsin
Hospital dedication set for October 29 in Osceola
St Francis Hospital Osceola will be formally dedicated Sunday October 29. Sister Edmond Mother Superior of the Bernadine Order announced the date noting the Bernadine hundredth anniversary. Field Mass will be led by Bishop Louis B. Kucera of Lincoln. Volunteers highlight progress with ground work and fundraising to expand the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis ‘Hospital
Osceola
Avill
Edmond
Bernadine Order of St. Francis
Bernadine Sisterhood
America
Louis B. Kucera
Lincoln
Edmundine
Ellen Anne Rogers 1868 1944 Shelby obituary notice
Ellen Anne Rogers born July 7 1868 in Butler County Michigan died September 28 1944 in Shelby Nebraska at 81. She migrated to Nebraska in 1877 by covered wagon, taught school, married Emory Eugene Petteys on July 4 1881 in Butler County Nebraska and raised eight children. They lived in Shelby then Denver before her husband’s death. She was a United Brethren Church member and survived by five daughters one son a brother 18 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at United Brethren Church Shelby September 20 1944. Burial in Shelby Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Anne Rogers
Butler
Branch County
Michigan
Shelby
Nebraska
Bellwood
Possum Hollow
Emory Eugene Petteys
Alexis
Butler County
Ernest L. Rogers
Osceola
United Brethren Church
J. L. Garland
Shelby Cemetery
Local Drug Deals Highlight Friday Saturday Offers
Friday and Saturday shoppers can grab P. A. and Velvet at 69c, George Washington and Union Leader at 57c, advertised by Crouse Tex Drug Co. in store circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. and
Velvet
George Washington
Crouse- Tex Drug Co
Servicemen Arrival and Furloughs Reported From Osceola
Staff Sgt. Sheldon Bond arrives from Ft Blanding Florida for a ten day furlough before deployment to Ft Meade Maryland. Two more Osceola soldiers see action in France Sgt Merle Luft and Cpl Carman are listed as serving there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Bond
Fred Bond
Ft. Blanding
Florida
Ft.Meade
Maryland
Osceola
France
Merle Luft
Adam Luft
Cpl. Carman
Harry Carman
St Francis Auxiliary Holds Second Meeting in Osceola
The St Francis Hospital Auxiliary met at Mrs H S Eklund s Osceola home to collect items for Sisters Home and the hospital kitchen. A plan to meet the third Monday monthly was set with the next gathering scheduled for October 16 and sewing duties distributed to a new dressings committee. Twenty four members are enrolled and volunteers are urged to assist with sewing and call Mrs Eklund for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Francis Auxiliary
St. Francis Hospital
H. S. Eklund
Osceola
Eklund
War Time Christmas program for Home Demonstration Clubs
A War Time Christmas with practical sug gestions will be presented to leaders on October 10 in Stromsburg October 11 in Osceola and October 13 in Polk. All meetings begin at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Osceola
Polk
Greens Chapel Wilcs and Local Groups Schedule Meetings
Greens Chapel Wilcs will meet Thursday Oct. 12 with Mrs. C W Hennings and Mrs. T E Nelson as hostesses. Brotherhood plans Oct. 12 with Keith Kindberg C B Knerr W L Obrist and O R Hennings as entertaining. Liberty Local 573 FECU to meet Friday evening Oct. 13. Several locals and residents are listed as Lincoln visitors and weekend guests across Nebraska including Bur dette Obrist Tur. Corridors mention Lt Lewis Brooke Bergren Lt Thomas Bradshaw stationed at Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WILCS
C. W. Hennings
T. E. Nelson
Brotherhood
Keith Kindberg
C. B. Knerr
W. L. Obrist
O R Hennings
Liberty Local 573
FECU
H. H. Obrist
Lincoln
Burdette Obrist
Lewis Brooke Bergren
Thomas Bradshaw
Sioux ‘City
Harold Bloom
Ray Lewis
Grand Island
Frank Rystrom
Dorothy
Richard Teegerstrom
Omaha
Chris Fleck
Art Dobler
York
Leah Powell
Henry Olson Jr
D. E. Powell Snday
Andrew Hanson
Carole
Bayard
Lyle Holm
Howard McKeag
James McKeag Sr
Lewis Berggren
Henry Olson
Henry Olson Sr
Hordvills
Soldiers Oppose Return of Prohibition Petition
Nebraska soldiers in France sign 312 names urging against a repeal of Prohibition. The petitions were sent to former Governor Keith Neville of North Platte, chair of Men and Women Against Prohibition, including several names from the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
France
Keith Neville
North Platte
Committee of Men and Women Against
Fall Institute Draws Rural Polk County Teachers
About 75 Polk County rural school teachers and friends attended the annual Fall Institute at the Osceola school building Saturday. County Superintendent Olive McBeth led the program with speakers from Grand Island Beatrice and Lincoln addressing reading citizenship and child needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Olive McBeth
Earl J W. Witse
Grand Island
Jane Robertson
Beatrice
Clee Baldrige
Lincoln
S. D. Evins
Stromsburg
Red Cross
Baby Dies After Short Illness in Stromsburg
Leslie Earl Umstead, infant son of Pfc. and Mrs. William Umstead, born March 21, 1944 in Stromsburg Nebraska, died at five months and twenty six days after a brief illness. Survived by parents, grandparents Earl Bond of Osceola and Leslie Umstead of Newark New Jersey, great grandmother Mrs. C F Weber of York, and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services held at Kepner Funeral Home, Osceola, with interment in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Earl
Pfc
William Umstead
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Earl Bond
Osceola
Leslie Umsteal
Newark
New Jersey
C. F. ‘Weber
York
Kepner Funeral Home
Stromsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Mr and Mrs Harold Baker of Fairmont travel to San Antonio Texas due to the critical illness of Mrs Cora Baker their mother in law. Stromsburg residents Mr and Mrs J L Doggett Mr and Mrs Wayne Sisty and family joined dinner guests at Osceola. Mrs Axel Anderson of Osceola hosts S B Anderson of Shelton Washington visiting his mother in hospital. Mrs Nowell arrives from Bremerton Washington for an extended stay with her parents in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Baker
Fairmont
San Antonio
Texas
Baker
Cora Baker
Bakers
Siromsburg
J. L. Doggett
Wayne Sisty
Burdette
Gunnard Svensson
James McKeag Jr
Osceola
Clement L. Anderson
S. B. Anderson
Shelton
Washington
Anderson
Stromsburg
Axel Anderson
Axel Hahin
Albert Pierson
Helen
Walter Cremeen
Clarks
Robert Nowell
Bremerton
Eli Johnson
Nowell
Merna Johnson
R. W. Carlson
Joe
Fremont
Wesley Ericson
F. IM. ‘Leibee
Frank Leibee
Exeter
Patricia Ann Krambach Born at Stromsburg Hospital
Mr and Mrs Victor Krambach welcomed a daughter Patricia Ann born Tuesday Sept 26 at Stromsburg hospital. Dean White returned home Saturday after an appendectomy at Stromsburg hospital. Miss Ethel Thelen of Lincoln visited her parents the Thelens. Mrs Joseph Zwiener and sister Mrs Ed Mayberger of Columbus visited John and Leonard Hiemer homes. Mrs George Irland has been ill at home. The Home Study Club held its first fall meeting with 9 members and 2 guests at Mrs John Hiemer's. Next meeting is October 26 at Mrs Maurice Watts' home. Mr John Hiemer and family Oswald Alt Victor Krambach Joe Alt Emma and Donna Gabriel of Shelby attended Sunday dinner at Leonard Hiemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Krambach
Stromsburg Hospital
Patricia Ann
Dean White
Ethel Thelen
Lincoln
Herman Thelen
Joseph Zwiener
Ed Mayberger
Columbus
John
Leonard Hiemer
George Irland
Home Study Club
John Hiemer
Maurice Watts
Oswald Alt
Victor Krumbach
Joe Alt
Emma
Donna Gabriel
Shelby
Polk County Farm Loan Ad Promises Low Rates and Home Goods
A Polk County farm loan ad promotes a Federal Land Bank loan at 4 percent with a generous payoff option. It notes an INO appraisal fee or commission and invites readers to contact Polk County National Farm Loan Association in Osceola Nebraska. It also mentions warm sheets and blankets in a selection of colors at Steeples Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
INO
Commission
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
Bulldogs Rally To Beat Clarks In Conference Duel
Osceola Bulldogs erased a halftime deficit to defeat Clarks 7 to 6 in a Goldenrod Conference clash. Schutt and Bernard Berck led the comeback with key runs and the winning touchdown from the 3 yard line. Osceola and Stroms burg sit tied for first ahead of Friday’s conference game against Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Clarks
Osceola Bulldogs
Don Anderson
Bruce Berck
Schutt
Osceola
Ken Schutt
Bernard Berck
Walgreen
Kenny
Gissler
Peterson
Stromsburg
Goldenrod
Wesley Chapel and Osceola union meetings and local social notes
The WSCS plans a meeting at Kenneth Richards Home on October 12. The Osceola Local Farmers Union meets at Miller Schoolhouse October 9. Local residents visit and host guests include Elmer Carter and family in Gresham Shelby visitors in the Sterrup and Nelson homes. August Fischer dines with Elmer Berger. Berger on furlough from Kingman Arizona. Sigurd Anderson returns from a week with Axel Andersons in Nebraska and heads home to Shelton Washington. Mrs Anderson recovering from a recent accident. Lester Davis writes from Norfolk Virginia that he is assigned to fleet service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Berger
Berger
Kingman
Arizona
Sigurd Anderson
Shelton
Washington
Axel Anderson
New World-Herald Opens Limited Subscriptions
The Omaha World-Herald will accept a limited number of new subscriptions after prior government paper restrictions. Subscriptions cost 8.00 dollars per year and orders are taken by this office to ensure daily delivery this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
World- Herald
Swede Home Visits Across County Families
Mrs Myron Johnson and child ren of Stromsburg spent Saturday at her mother Mrs Amelia Fredrickson. Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Rhodes at McCool. Mr and Mrs Gordon Fredrickson joined other parents Mr and Mrs Wm McKeag at Shelby for dinner. Mr and Mrs Herman Kohl of Clarks spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Wallace Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Johnson
Stromsburg
Amelia Fredrickson
Frank Bolton
Luther [Rhodes
McCool
Gordon Fredrickson
Wm. McKeag
Shelby
Herman Kohl
Clarks
Wallace Fredrickson
Shelby Hospital News Briefs on Local Pneumonia and Surgery
Paul Neujahr of south of Shelby was discharged after a week with pneumonia. Miss Charlotte Shick a Shelby faculty member was admitted last Thursday with pneumonia. Mrs Harold Heaston of Gresham was released after undergoing major surgery two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Hospital News
Paul Neujahr
South of Shelby
Charlotte Shick
Shelby
Harold Heaston
Gresham
Pawnee Wheat Trials Expand in Polk County 1944 45
Polk County Extension distributes over 200 bushels of Pawnee Wheat and tests cover more than 300 acres for 1944 45. Four H clubs organize study of small grains with members listing many names and volunteers planting the new seed. A Saturday broadcast on KMMJ from 11 to 11 10 am will update agriculture activities in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
High Prairie Club
Ansel Fredrickson
John Ekstrom
Ralph Kahler
Myron Ostrander
Dale Fredrickson
Dennis Swanson
Victory Club
Arthur Deeter
Eurgene Johansen
Harold Grossnicklaus
Bill Johansen
Tom Brigham
Alan McDeeter
Armand Schmoker
Bob Johansen
Jim From
Marjorie Staroscik
Wayne Augustine
Severa
Dick Herrmann
Earl Watts
Herman Anderson
Billy Fyfe
Gilbert Benson
Archie Steffen
Roy Johnson
Ernest Oppliger
Stohl Bros
Frank Swanson
Joe Schott
Martin Kresha
Walter Youngdahl
Gordon A. Carlson
John Anderson
Wallace Lind
Alfred Gabel
KMMJ
Local Shower and Visits Highlight Fairview News
Mrs. Guy Smith hosted a Thursday shower for Mrs. David Smith. Nearby visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Mace of Benedict and friends from Stromsburg and Tacoma. The Beulah Cemetery Association meets October 13 with Mrs. Sam Cadwell hosting and Naomi Thompson assisting. Rev and Mrs Hamilton received a post-service reception with pantry donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Smith
David Smith
Rolla Mace
Benedict
G. P. ‘Mace
LdéRoy Rhodes
Caroline
Wm. Biles Jr
Pender
Henry Strickland
Harriet
Tacoma
Washington
Heitzman
Zetha Norris
Stromsburg
Beulah Cemetery Association
Sam Cadwell
Naomi Thompson
An Hayes
Grand Island
St. Francis Hospital
Vincent Bittinger
Dennis Carson
Lewellen, Neb
Dean McCormick
N. Kirby
Gresham
andMrs
Ed ‘Lucas
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mis
Hattie Lucas
Virgil McCormick
New Guinea
San Francisco
Clair Willits
Buffalo
New York
Louis
Hamilton
Social events and club gatherings planned in Osceola area
The Gab O Lots meet Wednesday October 11 at Mrs C H Hansen's home. Maple Leaf Club picnic October 12 at 7:00 pm at Valley Methodist Church. bring picnic basket and pie. Mr and Mrs Herman Anderson host Nite Owl bridge club October 9. Entre Nous entertained for Mrs John In ness October 11 at her farm north of Osceola. Osceola Eastern Star meets October 10 at Lodge Halls at 7 39 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hansen
Maple Leaf Club
The
Valley Methodist Church
Herman Anderson
Nite Owl Bridge Club
John Inness
Osceola
Osceola Eastern Star
Record of Local Figures Names and Associations List
A brief roll of local individuals including Albert P. Nelson Harry Musselman IM. R. Anderson Co. D. Sutko Mrs C. J. Johnson and others such as Glen A. Willits Chas. Sargent Ben Schmoker Stephen Brooks and more as recorded in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Nelson
Harry Musselman
R. ‘Anderson
D. Sutko
C. J. Johnsonloyd Emmons
A. E. John
Glen A. Willits
Chas. Sargent
Ben ‘Schmoker
Stephen Brooks
Community Dig Urges 100 Workers for Water Ditch
St Francis Hospital calls for 100 men with spades and shovels to work Thursday and Friday on a water ditch project. Residents are urged to assist in the essential task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Miss Florence Ball Weds Captain Earl Maurer
Miss Florence Ball daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy F Ball of Osceola marries Captain Earl E Maurer son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Maurer of Omaha at First Presbyterian Church Omaha on September 27 1944. The ceremony attended by about 100 featured white gladiola decor and a double ring rite. The couple leaves for Camp Hood Texas after a reception at the Blackstone Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ball
Guy F. Ball
Osceola
Earl E. Maurer
Ugene ‘Maurer
Omaha
First Presbyterian Church
Herbert Ball
Shirley
L. R. Davis
Blackstone
Polk community notes over weekend updates and events
War correspondent William McGattin contributes to the Saturday Evening Post. T J Nelson returns from Osceola visit. Mr and Mrs M I Hill back from Sterling Colo with news of grandson George Bright recovering after a prior auto accident. Woman's Club party postponed due to weather. Luncheon hosted for Ed Widga's birthday. August Nelson visits Holmes and daughter. Mrs Oscar Jones hosts guests for Calmar Jones of Wymore Neb. Berniece Anderson and Linnie Shafer ride to Blair home. Mary Blair returns from Kearney hospital and stays with the Blairs. Columbus visitors Russell Fjell and August Nelson call on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGattin
Polk
Associated Press
Saturday Evening Post
T. J. Nelson
Mildred Snodgrass
Osceola
IM. G. Hill
Sterling, Colo
Neva Bright
George Bright
Frank Adelson
Hennie ‘Seymour
Lloyd Widga and
Ed Widga
Ed ‘Widga
August Nelson
Jerold Holmes
Oscar Jones
Calmar Jones
Wymore
Nebr
Berniece Anderson
Linnie Shafer
Lloyd Blair
Mary Blair
Kearney
Russell Fjell and Son
Columbus
St Paul Lutheran Church events and district rally notice
Everett L. Bexell announces Ladies Aid meeting at the church parlors with program led by Mrs. Nanno Gerdes and hostess Mrs. Harley S. Eklund. Sunday includes 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 worship with guest Prof Doniver Lund and a conservatory vocal number. District Li Fall Rally at Genoa 3:00 p.m. Inspiring talk by Rev Alfield Franzen. Communion services next Sunday in Central City and Hordville with Genoa rally participation. No Vesper Bible Study next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul Lutheran Church
Everett L. Bexell
Ladies Aid Society
Nanno Gerdes
Harley S. Eklund
Doniver Lund
Luther College
Conservatory of Music
Genoa
Alfield Franzen
Bexell
Central City
Hordville
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Melvin Wieseman
Hammar Field
California
Leonard ‘Wieseman
Guy Ball
Bob
Cpl
Hollis Campain
Camp van Dorn
Mississippi
San Luis, Obispo
Uso
Fairview News
Earl Maurer
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