Irrigation Proves Profitable On Burgess Farm
The Central City Nonpareil reports on Jack Burgess’s 20 acre tract in the college section where irrigation since July 15 produced tall corn reaching 10 to 11 feet with ears yielding 85 to 160 bushels per acre and an expected 1000 bushels on 11 acres. Neighbors and reporters note vigorous alfalfa yields, lush lawns, and a thriving garden reflecting the benefits of pump irrigation and well‑timed watering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tral City
Mr. Burgess
M. A. Larson
Francis Heaton
Burgess
Merrick County
Jack Burgess
Polk Area News Roundup of Deaths and Visits
Polk and surrounding towns report obituaries for Ed Bedient and Pete Samuelson buried in Arborville and Stromsburg respectively. Numerous residents travel to Madison Hastings Grand Island Lincoln Omaha and York for visits, hospital care and social events. The community notes plant a wiener roast at the Swedish Mission grounds and report marriages and travels of local families with several dames visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Dethloff
Ruth Appelton
Hordville
Pete Samuelson
Isaac Samuelson
Polk
Stromsburg
ER. J. Allison
Stromburz
J. E. McDaniel
Mildred
Hardville
Ellen Myers
Central City
D. H. Westfall
Lincoln
Dana
Shafer
Frasier
Hastings
H. F. Brown
Fremont
Butler and Famiy
Grand Island
Shelby notices and visits include family trips and meetings
Local Shelby residents attend visits and trips to Omaha Lincoln York Osceola and Hampton. Families like McMeekin, Gladder, Kinney, and Moon are featured with relatives and hospital notes. Club and church groups report meetings, prizes, and plans for future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Kinney
Omaha
Leo. Duren
Lincoln
Laster Cole
Parker's Bulldogs defeat Polk in Osceola clash
Stromsburg notes recount a 13 0 Osceola win over Polk as Parker's Bulldogs surge in the fourth quarter. Key players Joy Irland Johnson and Headlee star, Osceola dominance in carries and passes noted, upcoming trip to Seward teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Joy
Irland
Joy
Bulldogs
Polk
Bull Dogs
Gerald Johnson
Gerald
Ireland
Osceola
Parker
Seward
Tschauner
F. Headlee
Waite
Dolan
Pierson
Anderson
Annual Polk County Farm Bureau Meeting at Polk Church
The Polk County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at First Baptist Church Polk on Tuesday October 15 from 10 to 1 am. The ladies will serve lunch at noon. L R Leonard Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation president Lincoln will deliver an afternoon address. N W Gaines Lincoln college of agriculture specialist will give a speech. Other local talent will supply numbers. All members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk County Farm Bureau
First Baptist
Church of
The
Farm Bureau
Club Meeting at Mrs Schott's Home
The club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Monica Schott's home with 15 members and 6 visitors. The vice president chaired in the president's absence. Dora McCormick gave parliamentary drills and hints. Keehaugh and Leseur presented the first season of the year's project work. A lunch was served. The next meeting is October 17 at Mrs. Leseur's Osceola home. members should bring a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Schott
Dora
Wesley Chapel Notes Sermon on Rethinking Missions
Rev. J M Herrmann leads morning worship at 9 45 with Sunday School at 10 45. Sermon theme is Rethinking Missions. The Young People's League meets in the Chapel Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Herrmann
The
Young People’s League
Presbyterian Church Seeks Welcoming Family Fellowship
Morning and evening worship next Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with sermons on Deep-sea Fishing and Hog-pen or Palace. Strangers and residents are invited to join for inspiring fellowship and a special children's message each Sunday.
Pork Special Stops in Stromsburg This Week
About 1926 visitors rode the Burlington Profitable Park Special, the thirteenth Nebraska tour stop, as Stromsburg high school band welcomed the train. Speakers included Mr. Taylor of the C B and Q Railroad and Mr. O O Waggener of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture, who介绍ed the event’s features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nebraska
Stromsburg
Taylor
C.b.&q., Railroad Co
O.O. Waggener
College of Agriculture University of Nebraska
Pauls Lutheran Church Friday League Meets for Bible Study
Pauls Lutheran Church holds a Friday 8 o'clock Lutheran League meeting in the church parlors with Miss Thelma Johnson to entertain and choir practice after. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 and 10:30 program, English Worship at 11, Vespers at 7:30. Trustees meet Tuesday at the parsonage. Vermeny Society meets Thursday at the Sandin home with Misses Signe and Eva Sandin hosting. Les Jopeuse Quatorze Bridge Club meets with Mrs Linda Forniander and Alta Bradbury assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Pauls Lutheran Church
Luther League
Thelma Johnson
Vermeny Soclety
Sandin- Home
Signe
Eva Sandin
District updates and social notes from District 5
Owen Horst of Albion visited his mother Mrs Emily Horst and brother Roy before starting a new position in Cedar Rapids Nebraska. District 5 reports no school Thursday and Friday due to the County Teacher's Institute and notes social visits, church events, birthdays, and local travel among residents including the Horst, Fox, Wieseman, Grossnicklaus, and Miller families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Horst
Albion
Emily Horst
Roy
Cedar Rapids
Nebr
Frank Miller
Silver Creek
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society
S. B. Fox
Ladies Aid of the
Fairview
Elmer Horst
Walter Wieseman
Alfred’ Grossnicklaus
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Owen
Lincoln
Emerson Keebaugh
Slatter’s
Will
Michéner
Gresham
Lillian’ Wieseman
Gothenburg
Mrs Joe Wieseman
Census Examinations Announced for Census Jobs
The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for temporary Bureau of the Census positions in Washington D C for the Fifteenth Decennial Census. Posts include junior Clerk junior Calculating machine operator and junior tabulating machine operator with salaries of 1440 and 1260 annually. Applications accepted until November 2 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Special South Shelby Club meeting noted for Oct 16
A special meeting of the members of the South Shelby Club will be held Oct 16 at the home of Mrs Merle Cunningham. The first lesson on the 1929 and 30 project work will be presented. Members desiring to take up project work this year urged to attend. Weather and mud hindered attendance at the September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shelby Club
Mra
Merle Cunningham
Poland China Hog Sale At VanKleeck Farm
G B VanKleeck and Son announce their annual fall sale four miles west of Clarks Nebraska on Thursday October 17. They offer 33 spring boars and 24 gilts of Polarid China stock bred for size and quality, with some near 300 pounds. Veterinarians vaccinated at weaning. lunch available at noon under cover. Catalogs available by writing to Clarks Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
G. B. VanKleeck & Son
Clarks
Nebr
Osceola area wedding guests. car wreck injures Arvid Anderson
Mr and Mrs Arvid Anderson and family from the tableland. Mr and Mrs Milo Joy of Osceola hosted dinner Sunday honoring their wedding anniversary. An accident near the old Hanshew farm damaged the Anderson Buick with a knee gash to Arvid, a broken windshield and door, possible sprung front axle, and battery acid staining upholstery. Joseph Schott is building a new machine shed and installing a height plant. Three inches of rain fell last Thursday into Friday, boosting fall wheat prospects as moisture and crop conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Anderson
Tableland
Milo Joy
Osceola
York
Rudolf Urban
Shelby
John Urban, Sr
Gus Hartle
Gus Jr
G. B. Hotchkiss
Hubert Hotchkiss
Monica Schott
Rose Schott
Englehardt
Anderson Buick
Arvid
Joseph Schott
Edward Samuelson, longtime community member, dies at 57
Edward Peter Samuelson died at his Stromsburg area home after a brief decline in health. Born on the Samuelson Homestead, he lived near the city for four decades and leaves his wife Adelia and children Curtis, Marjorie, and Norma. Funeral services were held at the home and First Baptist Church with Linus Johnson presiding. The family recalled his efforts toward local development and his church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Peter Samuelson
Stromsburg
Samuelson
Mr Samuelson
Woodhull
Adelia Johnson
Curtis
Marjorie
Norma
County
Polk
Nebr
Victor Anderson
Marie
Dena Samuelson
E. A. Olson
First Baptist Church
Linus Johnson
Samuelsons
Hutchison
McPherdon
Kansas
Pregent
County Livestock Show Entries For Ak Sar Ben Event
Polk County youths enter eight calves from county baby beef clubs and five Hampshire fat barrows at the Ak Sar Ben livestock show in Omaha November 1 to 8. Entrants include Henry Nyberg, Leonard Nyberg, Stromsburg. Lyle Holm, Gerald Holm, Raymond Wagner, Osceola. Arlo Stevens, Polk. Dale McMeekin, Shelby. Homer Ingalls, Harold Ingalls, Dean Doty, Osceola. many students must miss school to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aksarben
Omaha
Polk County
F. B. Kelly
Henry
Leonard Nyberg
Stromsburg
Lyle
Gerald Holm
Raymond Wagner
Osceola
Arlo Stevens
Polk
Dale McMeekin
Shelby
Homer
Harold Ingalls
Dean Doty
Hampshire Barrows
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Cen
Ed Bedient
Chas.Whitamore
Arborville
Dick Thezing
York Hospital
Glen Griffin
Colorado
J. M. Burke
Edith Glad
Raymond Tenell
Miss Smelser
Julesburg
Colo
Los Angeles
Sanfrancisco
Chas. Crew
Ogallala
Emma Jensen
O. M. Wells
Madison
Berniece Menssen
ER. Petersagi
Polk Bible Clans
Baxter Edwards
Williams
Beaver Crossing
Claude Green
Dorothy Green
E. A. Sodergren
E. C. Pearson
Oakland
E. C. Janssen
Giltner
Oscar Stromburg
Valentine
Rev. Westlund
Holdrege
C. J. Crew
Stromaburg
County Federation of ‘Woman's Clubs
Evelyn Norton
C. O. Norton
Laella Crew
Roy Mitchell
Moorehead
Minn
Geo. Mitchell Bill McGaffin
N. S. Nyberg
J. S. Gustafson
Columbus
A. M. Nash
Oklahoma City
Polk Motor Co
Will Stevens
Francis Proson
Shelby Ha
I. D
Neas
T. W. Oltmann
Dunkile
Jack McMeekin
L. J. Saylor
Martha
Rising City
Roy Johnson
Ruby Palm
James Fosbender
John Mettlen
Hampton
Herman Anderson
Mary Ann
F. M. Liebee
Frank Liebee
Ernest Lees
Frank Schlesinger
Paul Smith
Baby
Mary Miller
Hope Circle
U. B
Marian Dornan
Laverna Kumpf
Ada Birth
Elmer Runyon
James Fasbender
Rebecca Easington
Hank Abbot
J. L. Peterson
Odd Fellows Home
Norfolk
Leon Merrick
Chas. Greenwood
John G. Hansen
Calhoun
W. H. Clark
Parker's Bulldogs
Roc
Kenneth Johnson
Jack Minnick
Saide Edgar
Underhill
Shunday
State “University
Lawrence James
Grace Nelson
Benedict
Miss Nelson
Glenn Lindberg
C. P. Nelson
F. A. Phipps
California
Ollie Vincent
Emanual Hospital
J. W. Bailey
American Legion Auxiliary
Ray Anderson
Leonard Nelson
Nellie Smith
Wesley. Ericson
Frank Carlson
Arvid Carison
Christian
Pa ‘Veganty
Carlson
Bimiga
Reuben Weist
Nordstrom
North Platte
Sam” Johnson
A. H. McKee
State Baptist Convention
J. L. Hedbloom
Our City
Charles Newcomer
Peter Nelson
I. T. Samulson
G. Johnson
H. Dolathetes
F. Headiee
COT Biyccese Aneetovaliged
W. Herman
Cess
R. Anderson
R. Rogers
Pabedecieteceene Eel Thansoraes C H M. Irlanden
Maple Leaf Club
Wesley Chapel Notes
Tudor Ford
FORD
White Motor CO
Presbyterian Church
Les Jopeuse Quatorze Bridge Club
Allinda Forniander
Bradbury
United States
Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board
T. J. Skidmore
Howard - Yates
Osceola,Néebr
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