Polk County Fair Concludes Amid Large Crowd
Osceola readers note the Polk County fair ended Friday night with one of the biggest crowds. Local school staff and dignitaries are listed, plus reports on swimming ribbons, a new driver’s license examiner in Polk County, new births, a moving family, and a farewell for Dr. Buzz as he heads to Lincoln.
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Polk County
Osceola Pulic School
Mrs. Clement
Leona Nantkes
Maud Reed
Doris Wansen
Betty Schinzel
Gertie Carter
Helen Swanson
Loyola Crew
Donald Heinemeyer
J. Carl Bryant
Vida Beckmeyer
Marian Toulquist
Violette Carlson
Evelyn Scholz
Russell Sayge
Anna Oberg
Martin Jackson
L. E. Wilson
Osceola
Columbus
Robert Mills
Margaret McFadden
Wesley Parks
Tommy Mickey
Margaret McFaddlen
W. W. Norton
Norton
Grace Pheasant Johnston
Arthur Johansen
Buzz
Lincoln
Adolph Scholz
South of Osceola
Everett Reece
Shelby
Ludlow
Reece
Sigler
Local notes from Stromsburg and area on Sept 1 1927
Highlights include Harond Rogers injured in a car wreck near the Meridian road and hospital in Columbus, with hopes for a homecoming by week’s end. Funeral services for Mrs. A P Buckley held in Stromsburg. Dr A J Edstrom injured in an auto accident showing signs of recovery. Rex Osborn gaining health and out of bed soon. Oscar Thorp of Emerson to Nan Bernardine Knudtson of Cedar Falls wed. August Jaenicke and spouse mark 25th anniversary. John H Anderson buys the Wm Deeds farm near Stromsburg.
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Harond Rogers
Columbus
Tordie
Meridian Road
The
Bluffs
A. P. Buckley
Stromsburg
A. J Edstrom
Oscar Thorp
Emerson
Inna
Nan Bernardine Knudtson
Cedar Falls
Thorson
Osceola Hich School
Fremont
August Jaenicke
John H. Anderson
Wm. Deeds
Polk County Soldier Boys Honored at City Event
Crowds gathered in the city last week to honor Polk County's selected first five percent for military service. Osceola dependents Arthur Mickey Artemus Tschauner Earl Brizee Shelby Archibald Johnson Silver Creek Raymond Peterson and Stromsburg member joined the effort. Jozey Currens Hampshire hogs won prizes at the Polk County Fair. Margaret Deeds of this city entered in the State Fair Better Babies department. Lawrence Shaw returns from the Chautauqua crew before resuming studies in Lincoln.
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Polk County
Soldier Boys
Arthur B. Mickey
Artemus A. Tschauner
Osceola
Earl Brizee
Shelby
Archibald D. A. Johnson
Silver Creek
Raymond SK. Peterson
Stromsburg
Jozey Curren
Hampshire
Margaret Deeds
Dana TE. Deeds
Better Babies Department
State Fratyr
Lawrence Shaw
Chautauqua Company
Lincol
Wesleyan Band Performs at Lincoln State Fair
The Osceola Band left Tuesday for Lincoln to perform at the state fair on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. C. L. LeMar supervising the better babies department at the fair traveled to Lincoln Friday, assisted by Mrs. H. J. McBeth, Mrs. Earl Hassler, Miss Leah Shaw, Sarah Campbell, and Edith Gray. Mrs. D. J. Smith accompanied her daughter Ruth to Lincoln last week where Ruth will study vocal music at the Nebraska Conservatory of Music.
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Wesleyan University
Osceola
Lincoln
C. L. LeMar
Better Babies Dept
H. J. McBeth
Earl Hassler
Leah Shaw
Sarah Campbell
Edith Gray
D. J. ‘Smith
Ruth
Nebraska Conservatory of Music
Wesley Chapel Notes and Local Meetings
The WSCS met last Thursday with Mrs. Albert Schmoker. The Osceola Local of the Farmers Union will meet Monday night September 8 at the Miller schoolhouse. F2c James From arrived from navy duties in San Diego for a ten day visit home. Several local families hosted guests from Wyoming and Denver during the week including the Merrick and Brandt households.
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Leon Merrick
Mauritz Swanson
Denver
Wlaine Heise
Omaha
Rose Brandt
Fort Scott
Kansas
Hans King
Henry Stolley
Jack Brandt
The Swede Home Church Weekly Schedule Announcement
Rev. Alfield E. Franzen leads the 14th Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Luther League meets at 8 p.m. This week the Dorcas Society gathers Friday at 8 p.m. Next week features a Monday Board Meeting and Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 30 p.m. Lutheran Brotherhood at p.m.
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Alfield E. Franzen
Trinity
Luther League
Dorcas Society
Ladies Aid
Lutheran Brotherhood
Maurice Lewenson Leads St Paul Lutheran Service Schedule
Maurice Lewenson, pastor, leads Sept 7 services at St Paul Lutheran with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m. Divine Worship at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid Birthday Party is Sept 4 at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Andrew Peterson, Mrs. Kenneth Peterson and Mrs. Rolland Ekstrom. Choir meets Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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St, Paul Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Ladies Aid
Andrew Peterson
Kenneth Peterson
Rolland Ekstrom
St Vincent Church Mass Times and Confession Schedule
Sunday mass at 8 a.m. for Altar Society and married people. Confessions Saturday 5 5 30 and 8 8 30 p m. Weekday mass at 7 15 a m. First Friday Mass 7 15 a m. Confessions Thursday 8 8 30 p m. St Andrew Mission Sunday Mass 9 30 a m.
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ST. Vincent
Altar Society
St. Andrew Mission
Fairview News Personal Visit Notes and Baptism
Robert Bryan and Tom Mace vacationed in Colorado last week. Doris Karges stayed with Mary Jo Tuscek at the Albert Tuscek home in Osceola. River side District 28 opened with Betty Gonnellman of Gresham as teacher. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Voichaske baptized at St Peters Church in Clarks as Ann Kay. Dinner guests included Zelazny and Kula families, Voichaske and Spalding families, and Joe Karges with Doris.
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Robert Bryan
Tom Mace
Colorado
Doris Karges
Mary Jo Tuscek
Albert Tuscek
Osceola
Riverside
Betty Gonnerman
Gresham
Eileen
Annetta Karges
Leonard
Florence Kialbason
Clarks
John Voichaske
St. Peters
Out of Old Nebraska First Territorial Fair Recalls 1859
The 1859 Nebraska City territorial fair marks the first of its kind in Nebraska and the United States. Prizes ranged from 20 dollars for oxen to half a dollar for woolen mittens, with diplomas for some items. J Sterling Morton spoke, but financial issues and transportation problems hindered success.
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Nebraska City
Nebraska
United States
Territorial Board of Agriculture
Otoe County
Nebraska City News
J. Sterling Morton
Territory
Board of Agriculture
Brownville
Beautiful Aztec Capital Ruined by Spanish Invaders
The Spaniards first viewed Tenochtitlan as a grand center with palaces temples gardens and canals. Montezuma met Cortes in 1519 amid splendor, but conflict followed death of worshippers and destruction of idols triggering a Spanish return and eventual victory leaving Tenochtitlan in ruins.
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Tenochtitlan
Mexico City
Montezuma
Cortes
City
Mexico
Spain
Care Tips to Keep Your Piano in Top Condition
The National Piano Manufacturers Association offers guidance on piano care to avoid defects from neglect. Have the piano tuned annually, protect felt from moths, keep away from heat and direct sun, avoid ivory exposure to polish, clean with a soap damp cloth, and polish removal steps to restore brightness.
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National Piano Manufacturers Association
Association
How to Remove Gravy Stains From Linens
Start stain removal while fresh but avoid rushing. Sponge with cold water using a damp cloth covered by dry cloth, work from outside to center, and sponge from the underside. Grease spots may wash out in warm soapy water. if stubborn, use a grease solvent like carbon tetrachloride.
Pre-launder Stains Explain Simple Methods for Removal
Pre-launder Stains Professional launderers classify stains into about 80 types and approve pre-launder treatment. Most stains respond to plain soap and water if applied soon enough, using running lukewarm water to the stained area. When needed, household stain removers require precautions and good lighting. flames must be absent when using flammable solvents.
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American Institute of Laundering
Proper Cooling of Meat for Preservation
Meat cuts to be stored or preserved must be cooled before preservation starts. Carcasses reach about 100 degrees internally at slaughter and should drop to around 38 degrees as soon as possible. Beef can age at 38 degrees for several days, while pork should be cooled promptly and stored or cured after cooling.
Lost Kodak in Courthouse Ladies Room Reward Offered
A 660 Kodak camera tied to a Lost item notice at the Courthouse ladies room. Caller Mrs Albert F Anderson at 3004 to claim the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Anderson
Loans for home or farm with GI loan options
Regular farm loans at lowest rates available through local correspondent or KLOKE INV CO Omaha Nebraska.
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Kloke Inv, CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Notice of Final Report in Hannah Johnson Estate
In Polk County Nebraska the county court sets September 12 1947 at 10 A M for final settlement of the estate of Hannah Johnson deceased. The administrator has filed final account and report and requests an order distributing heirs and discharging the administrator. Dated August 15 1947. (Seal) L. M. Merrick County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Fred W. ‘Miller
Presons
L. M. Merrick
Joseph H. Rosene
Polk ‘County
Emil CG. Hernbloom
State of
Pearl JM. Hernbloom
Polke County
Elmer Sterup
Hannah Johnson
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