Rural writers carry on social visits around Rising City
Mr and Mrs Louis Benda and Albert visited near Rising City with Butch Esch ier and Maxine. Mrs Henry Triba Marilyn and Joann from near Osceola visited Mrs Edward Lisko. Louis Benda and Albert Benda called in John Micek home. Howard Andersen and family from Omaha visited Frank Andersen's parents. James Andersen returned home after two weeks with grandparents. Frank Zelasny and family from near Monroe spent Sunday with Leo Lassek family. Wm Breecroft Robert Norton and families of Columbus Genoa and Carl Benda hosted dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Benda
Josephine Benda
Albert
Butch” Eschier
Maxine
Rising City
Henry Triba
Marilyn and
Joann
Osceola
John Gonka
Duncan
Edward Lisko
Albert Benda
John Micek
Howard Andersen
Omaha
Frank Andersen
James Andersen
Frank Zelasny
Near
Monroe
Leo Lassek
Wm. Breecroft
Robert and Norton
Columbus
Jack Curtis
Genoa
Carl Benda
Swede Home News Social Roundup
Mrs Frank Thelander and Al thea and Miss Lillie Chindgren visited Mrs Petrus Nelson Friday afternoon. Families and relatives from Omaha and Minnesota gather for visits and dinners with local residents. A Birthday Club gathering honored Mrs Ione Johnson and Mrs Joel Toine at John Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thelander
Althea
Lillie Chindgren
Petrus Nelson
Walter Jones
Donna
Joyce
Omaha
High Prairie Ladies Club
Clair Willits
John Gestrine
Henry Thelander
Clarence Nielsen
Harold A. Johnson
Robert Minne
Michael
Glenn Twaring
C. E. Franzen
Minnesota
Mabel Hartquist
Mack Hartquist
Fort Dodge
Iowa
A. E. Franzen
Paul Gustafson
Denver
Lena Anderson
Fred Dohse
Sig Davison
Robert Yancers
Martin Gestrine
Richard Lundgren
Robert Willits
Lena Johnson
Roert
Birthday Club
John Johnson
Ione Johnson
Joel Toine
Harlan Johnson
Reuel Sward
Edgar Peterson
California
Adolph Forss
Willard Adelson
James
Raymond Johnson
Harvey Sundberg
Harold W. Johnson
Wayne
Keith
Johnson
Polk County 4-H Demonstrations at State Fair
Polk County extends 4-H representation at the State Fair with individual demonstrators and teams. Rogene Lees JoAnn Tad diken present A Summer Luncheon. Leona Hellstrom Joyce Berger Cleaning Silver. Betty Lees Cleaning Rugs. judges Sheralee Hill Rugene Lees Betty Lees. teams Phyllis Branting Ruth Sigler Foods Leona Hellstrom Joyce Berger Homemaking. The Stitch by Stitch Club from Stromsburg will enter the Song Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Rogene Lees
JoAnn Taddiken
Leona Hellstrom
Joyce Berger
Betty Lees
Sheralee Hill
Rugene Lees
Phyllis Branting
Ruth Sigler
Stromsburg
Wesley Chapel Club Meeting Plans
The Wesley Chapel Club met at Mrs. Wm. Campa’s home on August 17 with Mrs. Hugh Schmoker assisting. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Merle Dawes’s home on September 21 with Mrs. Kenneth Richards assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Club
Wm. Campa
Hugh Schmoker
Merle Dawes
Kenneth Richards
Boden couple returns from 5000 mile auto trip
Mr and Mrs Oscar Boden completed a 24 day journey covering 5000 miles through northwestern states and Canada. They visited Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks in Montana and relatives in Three Hills Edmonton Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods. They stopped in International Falls and Alexandria Minnesota where they toured Norse writing sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Boden
Canada
Yellowstone Park
Glacier National Park
Montana
Walter Pierson
Brent McBeth
Woodstock
Roy Pierson
Flayton
Carl Pierson
Bob Herrmann
Avoca
Minnesota
Boden
Polk County
Richard Heimer
Shelby
Oscar
All-Star Game Rained Out in Aurora
The Cornhusker League All-Star game in Aurora was washed out Monday night. Everett Anderson's Reds led 2 1 in the first inning before rain halted play. money from rain checks will be refunded at Clarence Mitchell Jr. field office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhusker League
Everett Anderson
Reds
Clarence Mitchell, Jr
Aurora
Riverside News Household Visits and School Freshmen
Mrs Gust Carlson and daughters visited her father Kas son Dolph in Central City. Gust Agner and Robert Carlson fished in Cherry County. Al Heitzman traveled with Dan Hayes of Clarks to Omaha to visit Clarence Heitzman in hospital. Evelyn Zelazny of Clarks stayed with John Woichoske’s to help hay men. Emma Peterson of Stromsburg spent weekend with C R Carlson. Herschel Reisdorf and sons of Osceola dined with Joe Karges and Doris Karges. Doris and Jeanette Osentowski began at Clarks High School as Freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Carlson
Kasson Dolph
Central City
Gust
Agner
Robert Carlson
Cherry County
al Heitzman
Dan Hayes
Clarks
Omaha
Clarence Heitzman
Evelyn Zelazny
John Woichoske
Emma Peterson
Stromsburg
C. R. Carlson
Herschel Reisdorf
Sons of
Osceola
Joe Karges
Doris Karges
Jeanette Osentowski
Clarks High School
Royse and Mills Bride and Groom Wed in Blytheville
Dorothy Jo Royse and Richard T. Mills wed at the Nabers home in Blytheville Arkansas with Rev. Roy L Bagley performing the double ring ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Wilma Douglas. Best man John Mills supported the groom. The couple will reside in Blytheville with Mills employed in the Courier News advertising department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Nabers
Blytheville
Arkansas
Dorothy J. Royse
Richard T. Mills
Roy L. Bagley
Barbara Child
Wilma Douglas
C. L. Rouse
Berryville
John Mills
Osceola
Nebraska
C. L. Royse
M. A. Mills
Melvin Halsell
Robert Mills
Osceola Schools Prepare for New Term September Start
Osceola public schools announce term begins Monday September 5 with registration on September 2 and 3. Superintendent Hanson will assist course selection. building redecorated with insulation lighting and new kindergarten. Two new teachers join high school Neal Hafemeister and Miss Phyllis Mattison. John Adams principal. Football workouts start with 30 freshmen. schedule lists eight games at home and away. Community urged to offer rooms and part time work for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Hanson
Neal Hafemeister
Phyllis Mattison
John Adams
L. E. Hanson
Donald Monson
Marjorie Soderholm
Jay McDonald
Helen Swanson
Dorothy Campbell
Phyliss Nelson
Orpha Ekstrom
Eldena Johnson
Esther Mrkvicka
Hafemeister
Ronald Carlson
Lemoyne Monson
Edward Watts
D. Sterup
Silver Creek
Shelton
Polk
Clarks
David City
Stromsburg
Genoa
Fullerton
Osceola Stores to Close on Labor Day
Osceola stores will observe Labor Day on September 5 and be closed. Shoppers are advised to plan ahead and make purchases earlier, with stores staying open late Saturday night for usual Saturday night shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Clara Doerr of Veroqua dies at age unknown
Osceola relatives learned Tuesday morning that Mrs. Clara Doerr of Veroqua Wisconsin had died that morning. She was the sister of Mrs. F E Merrick and Mrs. Minnie Weeden. Mrs. Weeden and her daughter Mrs. Irvin Grossnicklaus left to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Clara Doerr
Veroqua
Wisconsin
F. E. Merrick
Minnie Weeden
Weeden
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Veterans to Receive Dividend on Insurance
World War II veterans may apply for dividends on National Service Life Insurance at the local American Legion Post or the Osceola County Service Office. Bring discharge copy and insurance certificate or policy. Payouts will be mailed after January 1, 1950. submit early to speed processing. County Veterans Service Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Osceola
County Veterans Service Committee
Polk County Fair Tops Three Days Of Community Fun
The 1949 Polk County Fair drew large crowds and strong exhibits across all departments. Machinery displays were outstanding with dealers pooling efforts, 4 H FFA and school exhibits impressed, and livestock garden and church booths drawing lively interest. Entertainment from Williams and Lee and Hale Shows pleased attendees with three nights of ball games featuring Phillipsburg Osceola Shelby and Silver Creek. The Fair Board and contributors earned community praise for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
FFA
Williams and Lee
Hales
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Legion Club
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
Silver Creek
Fair Board
Auxiliary Plans Membership Drive for Osceola Unit
Osceola Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary announces a membership drive from September 1 to October 20 aiming to enroll 101 members. Unit president Mrs D T Kelley says eligible women in the city are invited to join to support veterans welfare and national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
American Legion Auxiliary
D. T. Kelley
Elsie Cerny
Kelley
Erican Legion
Legion
Popular Couple Weds in Osceola Church Ceremony
Miss Darlene Virginia Wisely and James A. Chantry united in marriage at the Osceola Methodist Church. The ceremony featured white gladioli and asters, a double ring rite, and a reception for 450 guests. The bride, a Nebraska Wesleyan graduate, will live in Lincoln. the groom is a University of Nebraska engineering junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Virginia Wisely
F. E. Wisely
Fremont
James A. Chantry
A. L. Chantry, Jr
Osceola
Methodist Church
Sandra Schumann
Janice Sundberg
Polk
Nancy Chantry
Richard Smith
Omaha
Mr. Chantry
William Norton
Bill Zedicher
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Chantry
College of Engineering
University of Nebraska
C G Johnson Reunion At Buckley Park Draws Family
The C G Johnson reunion at Buckley Park on August 21 gathered 101 members and six visitors. Out of town guests included Ken neth Golden Signe Van Doren Diana Sandin Janice Sandin Gothard Nelson Albin Johnson and family Harold Nelson Steve and Mary Herman Penner Dennis and Larry York Carola Johnson and Paul Gustafson Lincoln. Seventeen births three marriages and one death were reported since last year with 280 descendants to date. Next year’s reunion will be held at Osceola Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Johnson
Buckley Park
Kenneth Golden
Signe van Doren
Diana
Janice Sandin
Omaha
Gothard Nelson
Albin Johnson
Harold Nelson
Stever
Mary
Herman Penner
Dennis
Larry
York
Carola Johnson
Paul Gustafson
Lincoln
Osceola Park
Obituary of Mrs Charles E Hastert
Mrs Lena Albina Schlentz Hastert died August 22 1949 at her Shelby home after years of illness. Born January 30 1874 in David City Nebraska she married Charles E Hastert February 3 1898. They celebrated their Golden Jubilee in 1948 and raised seven children with thirteen grandchildren. She is survived by her husband three sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Hastert
Shelby
Hastert
Bernard Schlentz
Mary (Nee Meysenburg) Schlentz
David City
Nebraska
Lena Albina
St. Mary Church
Charles E. Hastert
Minnesota
Clark J. Hastert
Honolulu
Hawaii
Francis C. Hastert
Wahoo
Marie Albright
Columbus
Margaret Platz
Bernard Hastert
Polk County firms add to fair cash awards
Several firms and individuals provided cash awards for fair winners. Contributions include First National Banks of Osceola Shelby 15 dollars, Stromsburg Bank 10 dollars, First National Banks of Stromsburg 7.50, Citizens State Bank of Porke 7.50, W. W. Norton 5, Farmers Co op Grain 5, and Smith Grain 5. These funds supplement existing prizes and will be listed with the full winners when printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Banks of
Osceola
Shelby
Lincoln
Stromsburg
FFA Swine
FFA Swine ‘Showmanship; $7.50 From the First National Banks of Stromsburg
Citizens State Bank of Porke
W. W. Norton
Farmers Co-op Grain
Smith Grain
Garage Destroyed by Fire in Osceola Home District
A frame garage on the Irvin Gustafson property in south Osceola burned last Thursday afternoon. Fire origin is undetermined. The local department kept the blaze from spreading to the nearby home despite strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Gustafson
South Osceola
Vera Marty and Calmar Herrmann wed in Columbus
A number of friends and relatives from Columbus attended the wedding of Vera Marty and Calmar Herrmann. The ceremony was held Sunday evening at Christ Lutheran church north of Columbus with Mr and Mrs Harry Herrmann of Osceola as the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Marty
Columbus
Calmar Herrmann
Harry Herrmann
Osceola
Christ Lutheran Church
Osceola Boy Gary Cole First Polio Patient
Gary Cole six years old, son of Mrs. Helen Cole, contracted polio last Saturday. He was treated at Omaha's Children’s Hospital and listed as not serious. Local and national groups offer guidance and aid, with March of Dimes funds supporting hospitalization, transport, and care for medically needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Cole
Helen Cole
Omaha
Children’s Hospital
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Board of Health
Edith Heilman
March of Dimes
Osceola Farm Sells Strong at Public Auction
A 20 acre Osceola farm located a mile and a half north sold at public auction last Tuesday to Roy Grubaugh of Rising City for 4350 dollars. The land, formerly Geo Bradbury’s and recently owned by G W LaMunyon, will be left to pursue warmer climate health needs for Mrs LaMunyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Roy Grubaugh
Rising City
Geo. Bradbury
G. W. LaMunyon
Olsons of Coffeeville Dine with Shelby Kinspersons
Mr and Mrs C A Olson of Coffeeville Kansas were Sunday dinner guests in the John I Anderson home after visiting relatives in Shelby.
Osceola and Stromsburg Share Exciting County Fair Night
Osceola second baseman Bob Sterup hit two consecutive home runs against Stromsburg driving in Clyde Ehlers as Osceola and Stromsburg drew a large, well behaved crowd at the county fair. Tom Reece’s Lustron House arrives as yard traffic surges with several new Osceola homes under construction alongside library and ranch style dwellings. A 1.70 inch rainfall refreshed the dry territory, ruining many nubbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Osceola
Bob Sterup
Bob
Clyde Ehlers
Ehlers
Tom Reece
Reece
Wallace ‘Monson
Th Dunn
Ekstrom
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Swede Home News
Polk County Extension News
Riverside News
Royse — Mills
Dorothy Jo Royse
Courier News
Wile
Veroqua, Wisconsin
Ritory
Howard Pierce
Tom
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