Polk County Farm Bureau heralded as strongest Nebraska group
The Polk County Farm Bureau and its federation are praised for delivering value far above their cost through improved agriculture, cattle testing at state expense, rural home initiatives, and efforts to curb freight rates. The piece notes farmers’ leadership, regional impact, and growing influence with state and national departments. It ends with a notice of a Osceola Community Club meeting on Thursday evening, Nov. 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Federation
Department of Agriculture
Federation
Baitias
Anorg
Po.k
Nebraska
Mark Timm
Pres. Polk Co. Farm Bureau
Osceola Community Club
Social Notes From Stromsburg A Busy Weekend
Miss Edith Johnson hosted guests Mrs. J. C. Hartwig Miss Marie Hartwig and the Buckley sisters. Pauline Presson returned from Kearney to visit and attend Lincoln game. Edith Johnson visited Grand Island then Washington DC. Marie Hartwig left for Kenesaw and Washington DC duties. Other items include illness pneumonia deaths funeral services and local house and cattle movement notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Johnson
J. C. Hartwig
Marie Hartwig
Edith
Helen Buckley
Judge H. D. Landis Sentences Meinhold in Two Cases
District Court session in the city Tuesday saw Judge H. D. Landis sentence Herman Meinhold on two counts. In the automobile case Meinhold received three years and seven months in the penitentiary with a motion for appeal filed. In the harness case the sentence was 30 days in county jail with no appeal filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Landis
Herman Meinhold
Meinhold
Ills Improve for Royler and Mrs Mills Jr
Royler, long ill with pneumonia, is reported much improved. Mrs. M. A. Mills Jr. is said to be better today reaffirming signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royler
M. A. Mills, Jr
Ralph Hasselbalch
Polk County Wins Decisive Horseshoe Tournament
Polk County riders romped to a 1 412 to 1 064 victory over York County in a postponed horseshoe tournament here Tuesday. A C Johnson Martin Johnson and Ernest Nyquist led Polk County while O A Arringdale and Frank Liedtke anchored York. Martin Johnson held his opponent to 79 points and Polk County dominated most games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
York County
York
A. C. Johnson
Martin Johnson
Ernest Nyquist
O. A. Arringdale
Frank Liedtke
A C. Johnson
Martin
Ladies Dance Orchestra on the Road
News reached town that the ladies dance orchestra organized by Mrs. Bess Vance is touring and drawing audiences. Eastern Star Kensington met at the home of Mrs. O E Mickey with out of town guests Mesdames Hill Arner Leibee Herman Anderson George Smith and Tom Mickey from Shelby and Mesdames Alex Scott and Netsell from Stromsburg. The young son of Mr and Mrs Ray Burns visiting Stromsburg families broke a leg while playing near a gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Vance
Kensington
O. E. Mickey
Mesdames Hill
Arner
Leibee
Herman
Anderson
Geo. Smith
Tom Mickey
Shelby
Alex Scott
Netsell
Stromsburg
Ray Burns
Mr. Burns
D. C. Burns
School notes reflect weekly activities and student changes
Elizabeth Anderson drove to Lincoln with her parents on a business errand. Miss Zella Gillmor spent the weekend with friends in Fremont. Ruth and Mildrede Bond visited Lincoln to see Nebraska and Washington play football. Supt. Andrews learned his mother was ill but returned to report improvement. Dorothy Inness visited Omaha with her brother. Zelma Garretson visited Central City. Girl Reserve Service committee held a six o'clock dinner at Eloise Beatty’s home Tuesday evening October 13. all reported a splendid time. The first six weeks closed with exams and varied grades. New students entered this week: Ellen Calhoun Brainard tenth grade, Mary Louise Patterson second grade, Irvin Patterson eighth grade, Freda Patterson fifth grade, Ray Patterson fourth grade. Sixth graders and sponsor Miss Elsie Pierson plan a Halloween party at Robert Nuquist’s Friday October 30. Margaret Weber spent the weekend in Lincoln. Girls Glee Club gave a supper Tuesday in Domestic Science Lab. club has sixteen girls, with Walton Ball on piano and Margaret Weber as instructor. Girl Reserve regular committee meetings discussed the party for Program and Finance committees, noting dues status. Anna and Blanche Lindenmeyer spent the weekend at York, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Johnson
Grand Island
Wm. Theunagles
Washington, D. C
Marie Hartwig
J. C. Hartwig
C. H. Hartwig
Kenesaw, Nebr
Edith
Helen Buckley
J. L. Buckley
Troy Eller
David City
Stromsburg
Clay Center
Eller
Iretha Troxel
Buckley
Hele Buckley
Don Troexe
Joe Anderson
Clement
Marion Anderson
Lincoln
Robert
C. Falk
T. H. Graves
Pruitt
M. E. Church
John C. Larson
Gust Johnsen
Gust Johnson
Emil Anderson
Gene Doremus
Carlson
Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Anderson
Zella Gillmor
Fremont
Ruth
Milldrede Bond
Nebraska
Washington
Andrews
Dorothy Inness
Omaha
Zelma Garretson
Central City
Girl Reserve
Eloise Beatty
Ellen Calhoun
Brainard
Mary Louise Patterson
Irvin Patterson
Freda Patterson
Ray Patterson
Elsie Pierson
Robert Nuquist
Margaret Weber
Domestic Science Laboratory
Glee Club
Walton Ball
Girl Reserve Committee
Anna
Blanche Lindenmeyer
York
Nebr
Mrs. Schieh Inspects Osceola Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Alice B. Schieh of Omaha conducted the annual inspection of the Woman's Relief Corps in Osceola at the G A R hall. The corps passed a very fine inspection and a lunch followed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice B. Schieh
Omaha
Osceola
Woman's’ Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Court House Bond Funding Planned by Polk County
Polk County officials agreed to fund the 1921 court house bonds of 125000 with United States Trust Co of Omaha handling the deal. Bond principal will drop to 105000 on January 1 1926 and interest falls from 514 to 5 percent under the new plan. Optional payments of 20000 yearly begin after 1927 with 5000 due January 1 1927 and the issue fully due January 1 1936 unless retired earlier. the county expects substantial interest savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Coeurt House
United States Trust Co
Omaha
Maple Leaf Club plans food sale in Osceola
The Maple Leaf Club met with Mrs. Lucy Miller on October 15 with eleven members and one visitor. Members voted to buy knives forks and cups for club suppers. Plans for a food sale in Osceola on November 7 were discussed. The next meeting will be November 5 with Mrs. Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Lucy Miller
Osceola
Mace
Obituary of Mrs. George Rasmussen Sen
Mrs. George Rasmussen sen died at her Osceola home on October 17 after years of illness. Amelia Sophia Jorgenson, born September 20, 1844 near Tabor Denmark, married Rasmussen July 30, 1872 and moved to a Polk county homestead. Survived by husband six children twelve grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at home. burial in Osceola cemetery. Rev H A Taylor officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rasmussen
Ltst
Geo. Rasmussen
United States
Polk County
Mary I
Geo. C
Liswood
Utah
Amelia
Osceola
Fred
Omaha
Anna Potter
Overton
Nebr
Fritz
Hershey
H. A. Taylor
Odd Fellows sessions and community notices in Osceola
Osceola reports March events with lodge members attending Grand Lodge in Grand Island. Rev H A Taylor advances to Grand Master. Marriage license issued to Esther Lind and Alvin Dahlin. Rebekah grand lodge delegate Miss Kilma Johnson. Local sale of Duroc Jersey hogs slated near Osceola. Ice skating facility planned for city park. Relocation of Rev Adolf Serenius to Nye Wisconsin. First in series of religious meetings held in W O Johnson room.
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A. A. Young
M. Dalby
H. C. Duncan
Clyde Smith
Grand Island
Odd Fellows
Wayne Nelson
Aurora
Milton Lindquist
Grand Lodge
H. A. Taylor
Esther E. Lind
Alvin O. Dahlin
Migs Lind
Henry Lind
Mr. Dahlin
Oscar Dahlin
Polk
M. E. Bittner
Rebekah Grand Lodge
Kilma Johnson
Lou Francamp
J. L. Heald
Harvey
Naoma Pike
Lincoln
Miss Pike
Wilma
E. J. Brown
Osceola
Wm. Courtney
Plattsmouth
Earl Hassler
S. A. Snider
Omaha
Glenn Fonda
Adolf Serenius
Nye
Wis
Serenius
Lutheran Church
Olson
W. O. Johnson
Reception for Rev Runnels Marred by Klan Visit at Union Neb
A crowd gathered for Rev J A Runnels and Union school staff at the Methodist church. The Ku Klux Klan entered during the program, then presented gifts of a pulpit Bible and two American flags before exiting. the event resumed with thanks from the pastor and S S superintendent. A second reception is planned Friday at Runnels's other charge in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Runnels
Union
Nebr
Methodist Church
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
S. S
Brother Runnels
Wyoming
Miller and Shaw Families Visit David City Sunday
Dr and Mrs E E Miller of David City visited at their daughter Mrs W O Hansen's home this Sunday. Dr and Mrs L M Shaw spent yesterday in David City visiting their son Marion Shaw and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E Miller
David City
W. O. Hansen
L. M. Shaw
Marion Shaw
Osceola Firemen Plan Benefit Dance at Auditorium
Osceola volunteer firemen announce a dance at the Auditorium on Thursday evening November 5 to raise funds for department activities. The event promises enjoyable entertainment and a local boost for the fire department. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Cox visited York yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska Football Schedule in Lincoln Dates Listed
The schedule shows games in Lincoln on October 17, October 24, October 31, and November 26. The list provides no opponents or times.
Cornhusker Football Faction Prepares For 1925 Schedule
A roster of players vying for spots under Coach Ernest E Beary outlines 1925 Nebraska football plans. They will face Washington Seattle October 17 Kansas Homecoming October 24 Oklahoma October 31 and Notre Dame November 26 in Lincoln. The team includes capt Ed Weir and stars such as Kriemelmeyer and Rock with trainers and assistants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Beary
Cornhusker
Lincoln
University of Washington
Seattle
University of Kansas
University of Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Osceola Defeats Fullerton 13 to 0 in Friday Game
Osceola football team rang up a 13 to 0 victory over Fullerton. Schmeker scored on a split back run in the second quarter and Yeltman added the extra point. Dec ter and Schmeker connected on drives in the third, giving Osceola a 13 point lead. Fullerton stalled in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Fullerton
Oscerl
Schmeker
Yeltman
Milton Lindquist
Claire Hawley
Glenn Goodens
Gooden
St. Paul
Chestnut Trees Spark Nebraska Local Rivalry
Judge Beebe in this city shares a chestnut tale with a long standing bite. Eighteen years ago he planted a chestnut on property now owned by Joan Holt and the tree now yields a fine crop each autumn though this season was light. Polk county earns praise for crops and stock, including chestnuts, swine, cattle, and alfalfa in Nebraska.
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Seward
Nebraska
Frank Laird
Joan Holt
Pennsylvania
Holt
Polk County
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Polk County Farm Bureau
Bureau and Federation
Farmers
M.O. McLaughlin
Pauline Presson
Kearney
Gee. Presson
Rived
Seneca
Albert Larson
Axel Tolin
Jacobson Bros
Johnsen
Nyquist
Sean
Herrmann Sa
O Hirsch
Edd Burke
O. H. Harringdale
Renee Seen
Sam. Rhoades
Chas. Hahn
D. C. Jones
McTaggart
Mayeneeesessea
O. B. Liedtke
Snes
WAC
Court House
U. S. Trust CO
Press Corr
Nate
Adair
Runnels
H. H. Cox
Bize
Knox
Potadle
Wickman
McManigan
Sprague
Gillan
Schram
J. Kuska
Boyer
Locke
Dunker, Presnell
Stephens
Daily
Lawson
Rander's
Stiner, Hecht
Dover
Gross, Elliott, Duneau
H. Kuska
M. J. Mec Lean
Beary
Day
Frank
Weller, Scherer, Oehlrich, Brown, Mielenz
Andresen
Shostak
Whitman
A. Mandery
Scholz
Pospisil
Capt
Ed. Weir
Joe Weir
Westonpal
Hutchison
Rogers
Kiffin
Molzen
Ernst
Mousel
Hull
McBride
McIntyre
Rhodes
Kriemelmeyer
Rock
Reller
Raish
Rue Beltzer
Bradshaw Monitor
Bradshaw
Judge Beebe
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