Polk County Serviceman Enlists In Navy Training
Charles W. Fischer 21 of Osceola graduated from Osceola High School 1939 enlisted June 1 1942 in the U S Naval Reserve. After basic at Great Lakes he pursued advanced electrical training at Amesti Town now a Fireman 3c and aims to become Petty Officer 3c upon graduation. Mary Catherine Cole Osceola pioneer buried in California Oct 15 1942. born Dec 16 1850 at Sidney Illinois. homesteaded near Osceola Apr 1873 with A D Cole. She died after strokes and was laid to rest Oct 18 1942 Picard Cemetery California. Sample ballots for general election on next Tuesday page 2 polls 8am to 8pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fischer
August Fischer
Osceola High School
U. S. Naval Reserve
Omaha
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Amesi
Mary Catherine ‘Cole
Thomas van Brunt
Sidney
Ill
Lillie M. McDonald
Dorris
California
Ilinois
A. D. Cole
Laura
Nebraska
Osceola
Mary
Minnie
Lillie
Laura J. ‘Christenson
Minnie ‘Carnine
Long Beach
Calif
Cole
Cole Passed Away In 1925. Mrs. Cole Lived At the Home In Osceola
Lillie McDonald
Methodist Church of
Picard
Glen DeLand Dies After Lingering Illness
Glen Edward DeLand aged 30 died October 24 1942 at his parents home after a long illness. He lived most of his life in the area and was a 1938 graduate. Survived by parents brother Ralph and grandparents. funeral at the Methodist church with Rev. G A Randall. Interment in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Edward DeLand
George ‘L
Mollie J. DeLand
Osceola Transfer Co
Overland Sand and Gravel Co
Sophia Rogge
York
Glenn
Thim
Altho
Ralph
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Osceola Cemetery
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and School Board Meeting
Rev G A Randall urges church members to follow God's order and support a reorganized Church School. Church School plans and worship at 10 and 11 am. Board of Christian Education meets this week with Elton Berck to reorganize the school. Young people's meeting postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Ag Christians
Church Board of Christian Education
Elton Berck
God
4H Fair Premiums Available at Extension Office
Polk County Extension Office holds premiums won by 4-H club members at the Polk County Fair. Extension Agent Ray L. Cruise directs members to claim their prizes at the office location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Cruise
Brothers Herrmanns Tie Knot in California and Nebraska
Mr and Mrs W G Herrmann announce two sons marriage during the past two weeks. Ralph Herrmann wed Shirley Mae LaMont in Inglewood California on October 15 and Allen C Herrmann married Marcella Moher in Fremont Nebraska on October 10. Both grooms are Osceola high school graduates who farm with their father north of town. Ralph works in California, while Allen plans to join a branch of the military service soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Herrmann
Ralph Herrmann
Shirley Mae LaMont
Inglewood
California
Allen C. Herrmann
Marcella Moher
Fremont
Neb
Osceola High School
Ralph
Allen
Wervice
Obituary of Mrs. Joel Hanson from Osceola Nebraska
L Grace McCray born on a Nebraska farm in 1878 taught school before marrying Joel Hanson in 1909. She chaired the Eastern Star for thirteen years and belonged to the Methodist church, leaving a husband, daughter Doris Wurst, son Lowell Hanson, three sisters, one brother, and many relatives. Funeral held at the Osceola Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grace McCray
Osceola
Nebraska
Fremont College
Joel Hanson
Hanson
Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Doris R. Wurst
Grand Island
Lowell D. Hanson
Naval Section Base
Seward
Alaska
C. E. Jones
Edna
Fannie McCray
John F. McCray
Kearney
G. A. Randall
Osceola Methodist Church
Local Notes From Stromsburg And Nearby Areas
Raymond Alt underwent an appendectomy at a Stromsburg hospital on Saturday. Mrs. John Messing of this vicinity mourns the death of her mother, Mrs. John Messing, at her Columbus home Sunday. Oswald Alt visited relatives at the John Heimer home after returning from harvest work in the Dakotas. Arthur Gabriel, now in the Medical Division in Indio California, has word from his sister-in-law Leonard Hiemer. Mary Louise Krumbach, a Dist. 55 teacher near Duncan, was honored at a party attended by Mrs. E J Krumbach and Irene. The Home Study Club met at Mrs. Leonard Hiemer’s Tuesday. next at Mrs. Edwin Ewase’s home. Several local families, including Alt, Hiemer, Krumbach, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hiemer, visited Leonard Hiemer Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alt
John Alt
Stromsburg
John Messing
Herman Thelen
Columbus
Oswald Alt
John Heimer
Dakotas
Leonard Hiemer
Arthur Gabriel
Indio
California
E. J. Krumbach
Irene
Mary Louise Krumbach
Dist. 55
Duncan
Home Study Club
Edwin Ewase
Joe Alt
Emma
Anton Hiemer Jr
Shelby
Victor Krumbach
John Hiemer
Osceola Falls to Clarks 13-6 in Friday Battle
Osceola was defeated 13-6 by Clarks as Clarks led 7-0 at half after a second quarter score and extra point. Bud Anderson scored for Osceola with a Byers pass but the point try failed. Clarks sealed the win with a late interception return as fumbles and penalties marred both teams. Next match at Osceola against Stromsburg on November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Clarks
Bud Anderson
Byers
Stromsburg
Modern House for Rent Near Square in Block East
Mrs Mabel Thompson seeks tenants for a modern house located one block east of the square. The listing notes a four room layout with unspecified rental terms and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Thompson
District P F L and Farmers Short Course Announced
The 1942 meeting will include Butler Colfax Polk Nance Merrick Boone and Platte counties with all state farmers urged to attend. Hon M Clifford Townsend former Indiana governor and ex commissioner will headline with topics on farming livestock and wartime production. Columbus Chamber of Commerce partners with Nebraska College of Agriculture Extension Service Lincoln director W H Brokaw to attend. Rexall One Cent Sale at Crouse Tex Drug Co on Nov 4 5 6 7 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Colfax
Polk
Nance
Merrick
Boone and Platte
Altho
M. Clifford Townsend
Washington D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Middle West
Townsend
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Extension Service
Nebraska College of Agriculture
W. H. Brokaw
Extension Service
College of Agriculture At
Lincoln
Inductees From Polk County Join Army
A Polk County list shows residents recently inducted into the army. After a two week furlough they will report to Fort Leavenworth. Names include LeRoy D. Peterson Wayne A. Wittgren Herman G. Eklund and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk CO
Polk County
Army
Fort Leavenworth
LeRoy D. Peterson
Wayne A. Wittgren
Herman G. Eklund Howard J. McDonald
Raymond V. Kantor
LeRoy G
James Lyle
D. Widga
Lewis G. Lindburg
Robert J. Kuhnel
Robert D. Ingalls
Leo T. Cockson
Wilbert G. Lesner
Edward E. Stachura
Ralph E. DeLand
Lars
Local Navy man stationed in South Pacific and community notes
Edward Schnasse informs his parents he is now stationed on a South Pacific island. Community items report local dinners, club meetings, illnesses, family visits, and upcoming events, with multiple Wieseman and Dunn observations, plus waxy Leoti sorghum buying points expanding to 21 sites in Nebraska.
War Bonds Ad Urges Buyers to Invest Regularly
Public notice promotes purchasing War Bonds at 10 percent yield every pay period and suggests selling them via want ads. The call to action emphasizes steady contributions and easy liquidation through advertising channels.
Fairview Social News Briefs Reach From Colorado to California
Fairview residents and guests share visits across states with travelers from Colorado Springs to Milford. Local families host relatives including Dan Daniel and Duke households. Rev. Hamilton eye infection noted. plans shift as Nelle Wisely and Tom Meacham prepare travel to California.
Local residents visit relatives and plan moves across states
Alta Micek visits Colum bus and Cedar Rapids relatives including Mrs. Charles Micek at St Marys hospital. Beulah Peterson visits grandmother in Fuller ton while Orville Enyeart family relocates to a farm near Columbus. Roy Zipper plans army service after visiting Los Angeles relatives. Dorothy Balliat visits Chicago sisters in Norfolk and Seberger homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Micek
Columbus
Charles Micek
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
St. Mary’s' Hospital
Beulah Peterson
Fullerton
Anna Thompson
Orville Enyeart
Earl
Omaha
Emma Enyeart
California
Roy Zipper
Los Angeles
Wm. Bruckner
Zipper
Dorothy Balliat
Chicago
Robert Moulton
Norfolk
Frank Seberger
Dorothy McDonald
Nels Hasselbaich
Lenny Enyeart
John Bernt
Ella Smith
Jack of Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Governor Griswold Visits Polk For Hunt Day
Nebraska Governor Dwight Griswold and his son Dwight Jr. along with Mrs. I. D. Beynon of Lincoln visited Arnold Isaacson’s home in Polk. The group spent the day duck and pheasant hunting reporting only fair shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
Dwight Griswold
Dwight Jr
I. D. Beynon
Lincoln
Arnold Isaacson
Polk County Fair Association Meeting Listens in Osceola
The Polk County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday November 4 at 2:00 PM in the County Court Room at the courthouse in Osceola. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Association
Polke County Fair Association
Osceola
Laurence Noyd Enlists in U S Marines
Laurence Noyd age 28 son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Noyd enlisted in the U S Marines January 2 1942. He received basic training at San Diego and is now serving overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Noyd
Reuben Noyd
U. S. Marines
San Diego
Predicting Republican Gains in Congress
Frank Gannett of Rochester predicts heavy Republican gains in the November election. He cites a nation wide polls trend and reports to the Republican National Committee, noting a potential 52 seat gain for control of the House. He blames wartime policy failures for the shift and calls for wiser fiscal leadership and efficiency in war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of ‘Representatives
Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Republican National Committee
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Wesley Chapel News Highlights and Corn Harvest
Wesley Chapel Sunday School gathers at 11:00 each Sunday with a welcoming note. Corn husking continues with Louis Schott and crews using a new corn picker daily and occasional night work. A large corn crib rises on the Timm farm near Wm. Brandt. Mrs. Engelbert Gabel hosts a party for twenty three guests with Mrs. Walter Watts winning a prize. Mrs. Clair Doerr of Wisconsin and Mrs. Sarepta Brigham visit Lyons with Mrs. George Moseman. Franklin Williams husks corn for Delmar Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Louis Schott
Timm
Wm. Brandt
Engelbert Gabel
Walter Watts
Clair Doerr
Wisconsin
Sarepta Brigham
Lyons
George Moseman
Franklin Williams
Delmar Richmond
Renewal pitch for Journal of World Herald subscription
The notice promotes renewing subscriptions to the Journal of World Herald, inviting readers to continue receiving the newspaper. It emphasizes ongoing access to local and national news and encourages timely renewal decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of World-Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
Glen Deland
Stromsburg News
Axel Swan
Wayne
Walter Nelson
Harold Swan
Kay Marie
Alex Swan
Lillie Stewart
Hattie Lindquist
Ray Stever
Russell Krebs
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Krebs
Elmer Fusby
Oscar Jones
T. H. Graves
Charlie Graves
Marietta Hollister
Anita
L. O. Graves
John S. Collison
Campbell
Cornell
Collisons
Clair McCormick
W. ExDake
Rexall
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Edward Schnasse
U. S. Navy
South Pacific
Crouse Tex
George Wieseman
Harold Wieseman
Earl V. ‘Wieseman
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Fern Wieseman
Donal Wieseman
Bill Wieseman
Mary Beth Schnasse
Albert Lapthorne
Jean
Warren Hastings
John Irland
James Dunn
Maple Leaf Club
Calmar Dunn
Sam Wyman
Ervin Grossnick- Jans
Harry Pierson
Wesley Chapel Womans Club
Neela Watts
Mary Dunn
Naomi Gustafs
Thelma Gibbons
George Engelhardt
Thelma Randall
Nebraska Wseleyan
Wesleyan Opera
Paula
Victor Herbert
Aurora
Aurora Elevator Company
Kellogg Grain Company
Indiana
AEN
U. S. Employment Service Office
Columbus, Nebraska
Thirteenth Street
G. M. Igenfritz
Nebraska Ordnance Plant Area
First Nat'l Bank
Lincoln, Nebraska
U. S
Nebraska Defense Corporation
Nebraska Ordnance Plant
Mead, Nebraska
Fairview
Ist
Merritt Clark
Marlyn
Colorado Springs
Colo
Chalmar Daniel
Millie Daniel
Jay McCormick
Milford
Margarete ‘Bettinger
Dan Hayes
Alice Yagger
George Buchta
Sam Cadwell
Hamilton
Griswold Vists Polk
Congress
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