Blasting Expert to Work in Polk County for Farmers
W J Partridge of Weeping Water Nebraska returns to Polk County to supervise blasting for several farms. He previously handled a drain blasting for Ben McCormick and will work on hard pan drainage, ditching, stumps and trees with reduced costs when scheduled. He collaborates with the state farm bureau and farm service groups. contact Ben McCormick or county agent W B Adair to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Partridge
Weeping Water
Nebr
Polk County
Partridge
Ben McCormick
McCormick
Harve McCormick
Dean’ Richards
D. A. Benson
Youngdahl
State Farm Bureau
Farm Service
W. B. Adair
Wedding Bells for Carl Anderson and Alvera Sjogren
The couple married Oct 7 at the Swede Home parsonage in a ceremony officiated by Rev. C A Sward with about 25 relatives present. A pink and white reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, after which they traveled to Omaha for Legion events before returning to the groom’s farm home in Stromsburg where Carl will farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Anderson
Gustaf Anderson
Alvera Sjogren
Frank Sjogren
Esther Sjogren
Paul Anderson
Stromsburg
National American Legion
Anderson
Census Shows Decrease in Polk County Farm Values
The 1925 Polk County farm census lists 1515 farms up from 1476 in 1920. Lands valued at 40,893,842. improvements 5,312,385. total 36,206,226, compared with 57,501,166 in 1920, a drop of 20,294,809 or about 40 percent in five years. Other counties like York are expected to fall similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
York
Community Club Meeting Highlights at G A R Hall
About 35 members attended the regular Community Club meeting at the G A R Hall last Thursday evening. Mr Clements of the Nebraska Good Roads Assn spoke on roads. Jay Hastings, Miss Jean Brigham, a school quartet and John Ogden provided readings and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Clements
Nebraska Good Roads Ass'n
Lincoln
Jay Hastings
Jean Brigham
John Ogden
Osceola Warriors Tame St Paul in 10-0 Victory
Osceola defeated St Paul 10-0 on their grounds, securing a second win this season. Schmoker scored the opening TD as Yeltman converted, and a late field goal capped the shutout with Scholz and Weedon clearing the way. Coach Sydenstricker is credited for building a determined, bulldog team from new material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Warriors
St. Paul
Warriors
Yeltman
Weedon
Scholz
Pierson
Osceola
Schmoker
Sydenstricker
Walter Scholz
Cornhusker
Schoelz
President Green Denounces Communists at AFL Convention
President Green of the American Federation of Labor rejects Moscow communism at the AFL convention in Atlantic City. He insists American Labor will not affiliate with any group preaching revolutionary doctrines and warns of communist influence from within.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
American Labor
Moscow
America
Communist Party
Red Communist
Moscow Internationale
Osceola Mourns Crow Jim Shot By Reckless Boys
Jim the pet crow of the Propst family in Osceola is shot by mischievous boys. The bird had won friends across the town for his sociable disposition and his loss is deeply regretted by residents of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
C. v. Propst
Osceola
Oscela
Gustafsons of Denver Visit Polk County Relatives
Mrs. H. A. Gustafson and son Billie from Denver visited Polk County relatives and friends last week and over the weekend. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmer Gustafson and spent Sunday morning with the families of Mrs. C. E. Putnam and T. A. Stevens and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gustafson
Billie
Denver
Polk County
Hjalmer Gustafson
Polk
C. E. Putnam
T.A. Stevens
Family reunion honors Johnsons 74th birthday in Stromsburg
A Johnson family reunion was held at J. E. Johnsons home on Sunday October 11 in honor of Mr Johnsons 74th birthday. Attending were Axel Johnson and family Genes Edith Johnson Washington DC Ed Johnson family Spalding Elmer Walline Stromsburg Roswell Johnson Grand Island William Thournagle Grand Island and Harold Gustafson Stromsburg. The first Parent Teachers Association meeting at the High School welcomed new teachers with a program of music speaking and social time in the gym. The shop class at Smith-Hughes prepared rope halters for Nelson Bros upcoming sale and the Glee Club girls began selling Lyceum Course tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
Johnson
Medical College
Pullman, Wash
Axel Johnson
Genes
Edith Johnson
Washington, D. C
Ed. _Johnson
Spalding
Elmer Walline
Stromsburg
Roswell Johnson
Grand Island
William Thournagle
Harold Gustafson
Ass’n
O’ Elmer -Runyday
Lincoln
Pawnee City
T. A. James
Atlantic City
N. J
Smith-Hughes Agriculture Department
Nelson Bros
Slossor
Achievement Day Observed by Women's Clubs
Members of Polk County clubs held their annual achievement program in the county court house community room last Friday. Twelve of fourteen clubs sent delegations. features included a child style show by Mrs Wisely, playlets by Green's Chapel, Maple Leaf, Stoner Community, and South Shelby clubs, and talks on Extension Building needs and Mothers' Vacation Camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Farm Bureau Clubs
Court ‘House
Faithful Workers Club
Polk
Green’s Chapel Club
Maple Leaf Club
Wesley Chapel Club
Ladies of the
South Shelby
Greens Chapel
J. G. McCarty
Mouden
Polk County
Benson
Scottsbluff
Madison
S. McCormick Passes Away in Nebraska Farm Life
Charles Stephens McCormick born November 4 1855 in Meggs County Ohio. married Kate Judge of Keokuk Iowa. two sons Charles Clyde Patrick Earl and daughter Electa May. Moved to Polk County Nebraska 1885, then Sherman County near Litchfield 1908. Retired 1923 after stroke and paralysis. died October 3 1925 at age 69 years 10 months 29 days in Litchfield. Survived by widow two sons daughter brother and two sisters and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stephens McCormick
Meggs County
Ohio
Nathaniel
Electa McCormick
Hancock County
Illinois
Kate Judge
Keokuk
Iowa
Charles Clyde
Patrick Earl
Electa May
Polk County
Nebr
Litchfield
Sherman County
Jesus Christ
Chas. Clyde
Geo. Heapy
John
Los Angeles
Calif
Leona Calhuh
Odell
Sarah Holstclaw
Osceola High Notes Busy Week at School and Community
Osceola High School students and staff engage in events from a funeral in Central City to school activities. Seniors pick class rings before Christmas while Girl Reserves plan a supper. Alumni visit from Denver and students return from Sheridan. Football, class plays, room changes, exams, parties, and birthday gatherings fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve
Domestic Science Department
Miss Anthes
Dorothy Koehler
Arthur Green
Osceola High School
Denver
Colo
Moffat Tunnel
Wilma
Ruby
Kenneth Shore
Osceola
Sheridan
Wyo
Oscar M. Thorson
Omaha
Legion Convention
John Young
Thorson
Elsie Anderson
Elinda Hotchkiss
Shelby
Dr. LeMar
LeMar
Anne Lindenmeyer
Louise Hastings
Winifred Parker
Irene Newcomer
Bernice Sherer
Lincoln
Margaret Huston
Selma Anderson
Evelyn Scholz
Ralph Rickley
Florence Sturdevant
Wilmer Pike
Mae Clarke
York
Keith Snider
Pirates Win World Series Title in 9-7 Victory
The Pittsburgh Pirates captured the championship by defeating the Washington Senators 9 to 7 in the deciding game. Walter Johnson pitched for the Senators but failed to replicate last Sunday's shutout, as the Pirates secured the series win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senator’s
Walter Johnson
Senators
Washington
Pirates
New Station Agent Arrives for Union Pacific
S. W. Calhoun of Chapman Nebraska becomes the new Union Pacific station agent at this point, succeeding W. O. Clark who moves to Gothenburg. Calhoun and his family arrived Tuesday and reside in the Lillian Stoner property in the city’s south, recently vacated by the Ed Ryan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Calhoun
Chapman
Neb
Union Pacific
W. O. Clark
Gothenburg
Calhoun
Lillian Stoner
Ed Ryan
Judge Landis Sentences in District Court
The district court sessions drew public interest as most criminal cases were tried and disposed. Herman Meinhold was found guilty on two counts of receiving stolen property. Carter’s case ended with a hung jury and was continued. Maxwell Allman and Bassett paid $100 fines plus costs. Clymer, Keck, and Lindburg received prison terms for theft related offenses with ages noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Meinhold
John L. Carter
Maxwell
Allman
Bassett
Lalor
Clymer
State Reformatory
Keck
Lindburg
Dads Day at Nebraska University Saturday
Dads of Nebraska will travel to Lincoln on Saturday October 17 for a Dad's Day celebration. The event includes a reception and luncheon at noon at the chamber of commerce followed by a game at Memorial Stadium where the Washington Huskies face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Football captains will be introduced and presented to the dads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dads
Nebraska
Lincoln
University
Chamber of Commerce
University Memorial Stadium
Washington Waskies
Horseshoe Tourney Postponed To Osceola Tuesday
The horseshoe tournament, delayed by bad weather, will be held in Osceola next Tuesday at 1:00 PM if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Bank Promises 4 Percent Time Deposit Interest
A bank offers safety and guarantees a four percent interest rate on time deposits or savings accounts to attract customers. The statement emphasizes security and steady returns for savers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buster Merrick
Platte Polk
University of Washington
University of Kansas
University of Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Mavis
Community Club
Paul
Jim Crow
Glee Club
George Blevins
Rachel
Oscar Blevins
Vern
San Diego
Edison Kidder
Bird City
Kansas
George Blevins, Jr
Daugter
G. H. Voss
South Omaha
Rev
Mrs. Schaub
The
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Fred Scow
Louis Guildner
Madrid Nebr
E. P. Blevins
Dorcas Society
Oliver Scow
County Unite
Alvin Merrick
S. McCormick
C. E. Andrews
Central City
John Patterson
Andrews
Landis
Senator Curtis
First National
Bank
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