Fatal AUFO accident claims driver in Stromsburg area
Dellas Passe a 35 year old Grand Island resident and route man for a bakery company died Saturday afternoon when a baking truck he rode in as a passenger collided with a car driven by Emil Johnson 65 a Stromsburg retiree. Paul Smith the truck driver and Emil Johnson were hospitalized with back injuries and unable to recall details. The crash occurred at the intersection of two country roads west and north of Stromsburg after the truck left Swede Home traveling south while the Johnson car went east.
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Aufo
Dellas Passe
Grand Island
Jessee
Emil Johnson
Macksmith
Stromsburg
Passe
Baking Company
Paul Smith
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Kosch Family Socials Highlight District 18 News
Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Kosch hosted about fifty for supper Sunday with Osceola guests including Mrs Augustin and son and families E C Schott E E Gabel Edward Augustin and more A large group celebrated Gus Benda s thirtieth wedding anniversary Friday night with cards and prizes Lunch was served Later visits included Mrs Maurice Branigan and Agnes Alta Micek and Juha Enyeart Norine Micek hosted Maxine Kosch from Shelby at her home in Duncan and San Bruno visitors Mrs Mary Benda and Mr and Mrs Dick Marsh came to see the Benda family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 18
Wilhelm Kosch
Augustin
E. C. Schott
E. E. Gabel
Edward Augustin
Osceola
Wm. Kosch
Maurice Branigan
R. Kosch
Denver
Gus Benda
Dorothy Kosch
Louis Horndorff
Agnes
Alta Micek
Emma
JuHa Enyeart
Frances Micek
Duncan
Mary Benda
Dick Marsh
San Bruno
Calif
Maxine Kosch
Shelby
Norine Micek
Wesley Chapel aid and church meeting notices
Wesley Chapel Aid will meet Friday night at the church with W F Crozier on the program. The Women’s Society of Christian Services meets Thursday at the A E Dawes home. Several local families and visitors are noted visiting relatives in Genoa Osceola Polk Stromsburg and Eureka with names including Pickett Frizzell Beierle Schmoker Richards Henderson and Burns.
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Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Aid
W. F. Crozier
Women’s Society of Christian Services
A. E. Dawes
Bruce Pickett
Margaret
Floyd Frizzell
Genoa
L. E
Lena Schmoker
Tom Stchmoker
Henry Schmoker
Osceola
Kenneth Richards
T. D. Richards
Ida Henderson
Polk
Kansas
D. C. Burns
Lula
Fairview Items Recap of Local Visitors and Family News
Miss Mary Ruth Rhodes came from Lincoln with her roommate Miss Janice Morrison to visit her parents. Dale Buchta and Dale Clark stay several days at Lake Erickson with Rayner Carlson. A reception and social honored Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. John Mickey welcomed a 11 pound baby girl born Wednesday.
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Fairview
Mary Ruth Rhodes
Lincoln
Janice Morrison
Dale Buchta
Dale Clark
Lake Ericson
Rayner Carlson
Hamilton
John Mickey
Geo. Mace
Lesta
Henry Creemen
Arcadia
Carl Bryant
Hastings
Lawrence Creemen
Cedric Fineey
Creemen
California
Death of Mrs Roy Cox Reported
Mrs Roy Cox died Monday afternoon at her home after a heart attack at age 53. Funeral arrangements not yet made. obituary to be published next week.
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Roy Cox
Osceola Youth Graduates From Texas Flying School
Wm. A. Herrmann of Osceola is among eight Nebraska young men who graduated last week at the Kelly flying school in Texas. Herrmann and another graduate were recommended for the Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center instructors course. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Herrmann of near Osceola.
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Wm. A. Herrmann
Osceola
Nebraska
Kelly
Texas
Young Herrmann
Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center
Bill
W. G. Herrmann
Carpenter drums up support in Osceola town meeting
Terry Carpenter, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, spoke in Osceola Monday at noon. He said his remarks were for Terry and that party labels meant nothing, disappointing both old line Democrats and Republicans who sought specific praise or denunciation.
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Terry
Terry Carpenter
Osceola
Carpenter
Mr. Willkie
Polk County AAA on the Air Sunday Program on KMMJ
Polk County AAA on the Air returns Sunday October 13 at 515 PM over KMMJ Grand Island with an interview featuring John M Staroscik Polk County committee member and Effie Mickey Osceola a farm woman who has managed the family farm in Valley precinct after her husband’s death Viola Weisemann Osceola scheduled for a musical number
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Osceola
Bride Mrs Ronald Taddiken Honored At Shower
A miscellaneous shower was hosted at Mrs Richard Matheson home in honor of Mrs Ronald Taddiken the recent bride. Guests played bridge and movie sticks with Lorraine Elmberg Ruth Stewart earning top bridge prize and Evelyn Peterson top movie sticks.
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Richard Matheson
Ronald Taddiken
Lorraine Elmberg
Ruth Stewart
Evelyn Peterson
Elsie Cerny
Bess Shelmadine
Croisant-Johnson Couple Wed in Omaha
Miss Mildred Croisant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Croisant of east of Osceola and Lyle Johnson son of Mrs Ella Johnson of Green's Chapel were married in Omaha on Sunday September 29. Mrs Johnson is Shelby High School graduate and Clarkson Hospital employee. Mr Johnson is Stromsburg High School graduate and has pitched professional baseball. They will reside in Omaha.
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Croisant—Johnson
Mildred Croisant
Edward Crosant
Osceola
Lyle Johnson
Ella Johnson
Green’s Chapel
Omaha
West Side News Social Notes and Visits
West side residents share Sunday gatherings with relatives and neighbors. Families including Fjell Larson Nelson Olson and Anderson visit kin, while Luther League plans a meeting on Thursday October 17 at 7 30 PM. Swedish services expected next Sunday morning. Ted Stuthell from North Platte toured Gust Chindgren home.
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West Side News
Russel Fjell
August Nelson
Wm. Larson
Clarence Larson
Luther League
Gust Chindgren
Sander Peterson
Ted Stuthell
North Platte
Anna
Florence Olson
Omaha
Drought Yet Farmers Seal 272000 Bushels Grain in Polk
Drought conditions persist in Polk County as Triple A records show 272,311 bushels sealed. Wheat storage totalled 57,349 bushels worth 39,704. warehouse storage 213,495 bushels worth 150,096. Indemnity wheat comprises about one quarter of warehouse stock. Approximately 100 loans remain incomplete across 972 loans. Gains of 5 to 138 cents per bushel boosted farmer payments by about 25,000. Farmers retain grain for potential future profit if prices rise.
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Polk County
Triple A Farm Program
Stoner Club Meeting and Local Social Roundup
Stoner Club plans a Wednesday meeting October 16 at Mrs. Mae Scholz’s home with Mrs. E Burritt assisting and Mrs. Hissle Stewart leading the program. A Sunday gathering at Maurice Watts home honored Mrs. Earl Watts and Miss Fox on birthday anniversaries. Multiple local residents appear in a sequence of visits, weddings and anniversaries across Omaha and nearby towns.
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Stoner Stoner Club
Mae Scholz
E. Burritt
Hissle Stewart
Maurice Watts
Beryl Fox
Ed Watts
Adelaide Dahlstedt
Earl Watts
Minnie White
Omaha
Miss Fox
Ruth ‘Stewart
Bess Shelmadine
Martin Scholz
Fred Case
Elmer Allinder
Mrs. Frank Schlesinger Dies in Shelby Home
Mrs. Frank Schlesinger, a prominent Shelby resident, died at her home shortly after noon on Tuesday. The obituary notes her standing in the community and marks the date of death.
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Frank Schlesinger
Shelby
Maple Leaf Club Plans Annual Meeting at Valley Church
The Maple Leaf Club met with Harriet Fisher on Thursday October 8th. They planned the annual meeting for this Wednesday evening at Valley Church and Mable Hinkle will entertain the club October 17th.
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Maple Leaf Club
Harriet Fisher
the Valley Church
Mable Hinkle
Birthday Celebrants Honored at Watts Home Party
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watts entertained 25 relatives and friends last Sunday to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of Mrs. Garret Mentink Rex Watts and Neema Thompsons. The afternoon featured piano solos singing and visiting with a two course lunch served at five o'clock.
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Walter Watts
Garret Mentink
Rex
Neema Thompsons
Sophomore Class Holds Surprise Farewell Party
Polk News reports the sophomore class hosted a surprise farewell party at Kenneth Davis home for Lauren McBride who left for Denver with his parents. Twenty three guests enjoyed a scavenger hunt and games and lunch of hamburgers cocoa and cake.
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Frank Davis
Kenneth
Wallace Sandell
Neal
Donald Upton
Larry
John Adams
Hastings
Martin Appleton
George Heckman
Osceola
Edwin Nyberg
Arvid Stranberg
Dahlberg
Swanson
Central City
Emil Stranberg
Hardville
Rudolph Nyberg
Robert Stahl
Marcia
Clarks
E.A. Flodman
Algene
Marvin Fredrickson
Columbus
Emil Monson
Ivan Johnson
Oscar Person
Maurice Lindburg
Chas Smith
Aurora
Loup City
Lloyd Norstedt
Arvid Magnuson
Ewes for Sale by Troy Van Winkle Sliver Creek
Young blackface yearlings bred to pure bred Hampshire rams offered for sale by Troy Van Winkle at Sliver Creek. Sale listing notes quality breeding and availability.
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Hampshire Rams
Troy van Winkle
Sliver Creek
Woods couple announce marriage in Arlington Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Roby Woods visited Shelby on Thursday evening and revealed their marriage that occurred September 12 1940 in Arlington Nebraska. The County Judge of Washington County officiated. Mr Woods hails from Ainsworth Nebraska and Mrs Woods is the former Anna Mawher of Shelby. They planned to spend the winter in Nevada and California.
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Woods
Roby Woods
Shelby
Arlington
Nebr
Washington County
Ainsworth
Anna Mawher
Irrigation Meeting Slated October 18 in Osceola
Extension Office reports several irrigation inquiries and invites all interested farmers to a October 18 gathering at 8 p.m. in the Osceola Courtroom. Extension Engineer R O Pierce from the College of Agriculture will share experimental results and farmer experiences from across the state.
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Osceola
R. O.pierce
College of Agriculture
Osceola Woman's Club Reports Growth and Patriot Program
The Osceola Woman's Club met at Mrs. C. G. Greenwood's home with 28 members and three guests, growing to 36. President Mrs. R. B. Lytle led the business meeting followed by talks on Americanization Law Observance and the Constitution. Delegates Daisy Zang and Myron Johnson were chosen to attend the state convention in Norfolk October 14 to 17.
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Osceola Woman’s Club
C. G. Greenwood
R. B. Lytle
Joel Hansen
Dwight Bush
Dewey Sigler
Roy Cox
Mary L. Tenn
Robert Hansen
DeLoss Bucholz
Daisy Zang
Myron Johnson
Norfolk
Strobmsburg Social Round of Sunday Visits
Local residents of Stromsburg and surrounding areas were out visiting family and friends on Sunday. Gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson with York guests in Genoa and others traveling to Omaha Columbus Osceola Hastings and Lincoln for meals, hospitalities, and weekend travel.
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Stromsburg
R. E. Nelson
Lawrence James
York
Genoa
Glen Lindberg
P. A. Sundberg
Reuben Anderson
Omaha
Robert Rohr
L. V. Sharp
Dean Sharp
Emma Raabe
Columbus
Axel Hahin
F. F. Johnson
Ella Shugren
Alex Swanson
Edna Anderson
Alfred Johnson
Edna Sundberg
Chas. Olson
Carl Lind
Hastings
Clarence McDonald
Methodist Church Announces October Services and Meetings
Minister Albert W. Lapthorne outlines Sunday activities including church school at 11 a.m. and morning worship with a sermon The Man on the Fence. Four part Sunday evening meeting series begins at 6 p.m. with lunch and a devotional followed by discussion on Christian Discipleship.
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Methodist
Albert W. Lapthorne
Johnsons Visit Walls in Stromsburg Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson visited Mr and Mrs David Walline at their Stromsburg home Sunday evening. The social call included conversation and hospitality reflecting local community ties.
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Myron Johnson
Mrs
David Walline
Stromsburg
Questions for draft registrants posted for October 16
The document lists the questions to be asked of registrants when they appear to register for conscription on October 16. It covers full name, address, telephone, age and date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, a contact person and relationship, their address, and employer details including place of employment.
Registration Officials Named Across Polk County Precincts
Officials for nine Polk County registration sites are listed with exact locations and precinct chiefs. Registration day is next Wednesday October 16 with hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Polk County
Osceola Bulldogs Beat Polk 12–7 In Tight Finish
Osceola's defense clamped down in the fourth quarter to edge Polk 12 to 7 after Polk led 7–6 at halftime. Key moments included a second Osceola touchdown after a Polk punt block and standout runs by Danskin Gissler and Dunn. Next Friday Osceola hosts Shelby.
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Osceola
POLK
Osceola Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Wumshler
Gissler
Parks
Leon Carman
Logan Danskin
Wes Parks
Danskin
Dunn
Shelby Eleven
Shelby
Clarks
Missionary Rally at St Pauls Lutheran Church
A Women’s Missionary Society district rally will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church this Thursday with two sessions at 10 00 and 2 30 Four deaconesses from Immanuel Deaconess Institute will present parts of the program All ladies are invited from the community Next Sunday Trinity Sunday School 10 00 Morning Worship 11 00 Evening Service 7 30 Luther League Next Tuesday choir practices Luther League meets a week from Thursday hosted by the Rvald Pliefke and James McKeag Jr families
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Lutheran Church
Women’s Missionary Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Trinity
Luther League
Rvald Pliefke
James McKeag, Jr
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Mable McKeag
W. L. Obrist
C. B. Knerr
Herman Larson
Sutton
S. W. Peterson
F. M. Leibee
Edwin Swanson
Lohrville
Iowa
Andrew Hanson
Gerald Dahl
Auburn
Dahl
Nancey Hartman
Roysler
Dave Wilson
Donald Haggart
Maurice Renquist
Near Benedict
Arthur Anderson
Womans Club
Hackberry
Bruce B. Hoffer
Canada City Hall
Wallace E. Kinney
Clear Creek
John F. Ernst
Chief Island
Edward Fickel
Scott’s
Louis B. Strong
Legion Hall
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