Servicemen Return Home and Receive Discharges
Cpl Everett Smith returns Saturday from Igloo SD to receive army discharge and stay locally. Families report arrivals from Pacific duty and overseas service, with several men noted for medals and recent discharges. Included are V. Cpl Edwin Iwan, Lt Virgil Calkins, Lt Irene Yeik nurses, and others nearing furloughs or discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Everett Smith
Igloo
South Dakota
Ordnance Depot
Army
Polk County Schools Open With Full Teacher Corps
Polk County Superintendent Olive M. McBeth reports no vacancies as the 1945 46 school year opens. Twelve normal training graduates join teaching staff. Rural salaries range from 100 to 150 dollars monthly. A list of open schools and in charge teachers is provided, including Polk City and Stromsburg contracted positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Olive M. McBeth
Public farm sale set for next Tuesday in Polk
The first farm sale of the season will occur Tuesday September 11 at the Brauer's corner area one half mile south in Polk. Mrs Ruth Green will offer livestock machinery and household goods. Noble and Merrick serve as auctioneers. A full listing appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Green
Brauer’s Corner
Polk
Noble & Merrick
Osceola High School opens with 104 enrolled and new math instructor
Osceola schools opened last Monday August 27 with one new instructor Mrs Wallace Monson teaching mathematics. High School enrollment totals 104 with 22 seniors 37 juniors 16 sophomores and 29 freshmen. Grade school has 102 students. Class officers to be elected next week and extra curricular activities begin then. Football has 29 boys reporting with 11 lettermen returning. Schedule lists games from Sept 14 to Nov 12 including Stromsburg, David City, Clarks, Silver Creek, Polk, Geneva, Genoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Wallace Monson
Bernard
Bruce Berek
Luft
Deeds
Girardin
Leo Johnson
Silver Creek
Polk
Geneva
Genoa
Stromsburg
Lincoln Journal Ad Appeal for Omaha World Herald Deals
Promotional notice urges readers to submit orders to the Lincoln Journal and Omaha World-Herald for discounted rates. Includes call to save money and participate in the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
THE
Omaha World-Herald
Gust A Petersons Hold Second Annual Reunion at City Park
The Gust A Peterson family reunion drew 60 of 75 relatives to Asceola City Park on Sunday. In attendance were multiple Petersons and families, with out of town guests from Lincoln and Omaha. A chicken dinner was served and planning for the 1946 reunion was set for late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust A. Peterson
Asceola
Mesdames
William Larson
Einfred Peterson
Reynold Peterson
Gunnard Peterson
Ted Johnson
Herbert Anderson
Edna Peterson
Joe Lindblade
Raymond Lindblade
Harold Ericson
Roy Fjell
Paul Jones
Wm. Larson
Rolland Ekstrom
Emil Monson
Garry Baker
LaVerne Peterson
Lincoln
Floreine Larson
Omaha
Jennie Larson
Aurora
Donna Jean Jones
Carol Ann Johnson
Polk
Ralph Simpson
Dorothy Lindblade
Osceola
Susan Kay
Burdette Baker
Stromsburg
Ray Fjell
National War Fund ends first USO drive era in 1945
The National War Fund designates this week as the final United War Fund drive starting October 1 1945. USO in Europe expands troop entertainment for occupation forces and redeploying troops. Philippines and Pacific island camps grow, sustaining services for months ahead. Home front support is urged to fund food clothing and medicine for allied nations. Japan's surrender ends a war but millions wait to return home. Theyre still giving are you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Fund
United War Fund
USO
Europe
Army of Occupation
Philippines
Lonely Islands
Pacific
Japan
Local Selective Service Board Names Five Inductees
Polk County officials announce to the armed forces that five registrants have been accepted and sent for training. Duane O. Ready of Stromsburg James A. Chantry of Osceola Charles R. Kresha of Osceola Neal E. Hasselbalch of Shelby Peter R. Simpson of Osceola Clyde D. Oppliger of Columbus are called to begin service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Local Selective Service Board
Armed Forces
Duane O. Ready
Stromsburg
James A. Chantry
Osceola
Charles R. Kresha
Neal E. Hasselbalch
Shelby
Peter R. Simpson
Clyde D. Oppliger
Columbus
World-Herald or State Journal order request
A reader asks for an order or subscription option for The World Herald or State Journal, seeking guidance on how to obtain either paper. The note implies interest in availability, pricing, and delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World-Herald
State Journal
Greens Chapel A C Burdette Obrist visits from Ottama Iowa
Weekend visits stretch across many households as residents and relatives gather. Cpl Jerry Engel spends a short time with Raymond Burke en route to Billings Montana. WSCS meets Sept 13 to clean the church. Several families from Denver Polk Omaha Lincoln Andover Neighbors share travels and dinners in Utica Gothenburg Kearney and Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Chapel
A. C
Burdette Obrist
Ottama
Iowa
Harry Obrist
Cpl
Jerry Engel
Set
Raymond Burke
Billings
Montana
WSCS
R. E. Myers
Denver
Martha Myers
Mary Fern
Polk
Earl Burke
Utica
Gothenburg
Myers
Leah Powell
Carole Hanson
Omaha
Donna ‘Marie Twarling
Lincoln
E. C. Pryor
Auburn
Chas. Steever
Ethel Dahl
LeRoy Anderson
Maynard
Chicago
Nelson
Kries
Dale Powell
Barstow
Calif
F. W. Powell
Esther Berggren
Homer Batty
Sparta
Wis
H. E. Nordstrom
LeMars Ilowa
Paul Strand and
Carlyn
Roy Berggren
Abolts
John Rasp
Shelby
Swede Home Notes on Local Residents and Club Meeting
Miss Orpha Ekstrom left Friday for Dannebrog to teach for the year. Miss Lorraine Larson of Omaha stayed over weekend with her parents, the Clarence Larson family. The High Prairie Woman's Club met Friday at Mrs. Frank Bolton's home. Lorraine Larson, Mrs. Clarence Larson, and Mrs. Bolton visited Monday at Mrs. Donald Hanquist's home and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Ekstrom
Dannebrog
Lorraine Larson
Omaha
Clarence Larson
High Prairie Woman’s Club
Frank Bolton
Donald Hanquist
Special World-iteraid Subscription Offer
Readers can save money with a special World-iteraid subscription offer promising reduced rates and added value for new signups. The deal targets budget-conscious readers seeking ongoing access and potential bonus features.
FSA on the Farm Guidance Emphasized in Polk County
Polk County FSA Supervisor Walter W. Berck says on the farm guidance and supervised credit help family-type operators boost food production and security this fiscal year. He notes improved livestock care water use contour farming cover crops pastures and home and building maintenance as key steps for better efficiency and loan-backed farm management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Walter W. Berck
FSA
Local residents host visits across towns and families
Mrs. George Zieg of York spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hultquist. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs. David Carlson included Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wilhoft and Mrs. Leon Gustafson of Central City. Mrs. Dave Carlson entertained Wednesday afternoon with several guests from York and Moline Illinois. Sgt. Vin Rystrom reported meeting his brother in law on Guam. Haverland visited Lincoln to stay with daughter George Preece. Donald Whitney and Ed na Brayton with their families left after visits with J W Toline. Pfc. Hilton Newman arrived from Omaha to visit his mother, Hattie Newman. Wilmer Anderson bought the old A C Anderson building. Alex Scott left for Cleveland for winter with daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zieg
York
Arthur Hultquist
David Carlson
Arnold Wilhoft
Leon Gustafson
Central City
Dave Carlson
HB. C. Nordlund
Leland Hintz
Marion Nordlund
A. Carlson
Ermit Johnson and Son
Brenda Anderson
Lindon
Moline
III
Mervin Rystrom
Cpl
Vaughn Deay
Guam
H. F. Haverland
Lincoln
George Preece
Donald Whitney
Adrian
Michigan
Edna Brayton
Toledo
Ohio
J. W. Toline
Pfc
Hilton Newman
Omaha
Hattie Newman
Wilmer Anderson
A. C. Anderson
Alex Scott
Cleveland
Mrs
Rippie
Summit
N. J
Local social notes from Osceola area
Dan Hayes moved his family to Clarks on Thursday. Rev. Maxcey former Fairview pastor was a Tuesday dinner guest of Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton. Fairview Sunday School picnic occurred in Osceola park Thursday evening. Jay McCormick, previously employed at several places, is back home with his family. Mrs. Merle Wieseman hosted a group of ladies Tuesday afternoon honoring Dorothy Krumme of St. Joseph Missouri and Virgil Meacham of California. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Karges and daughters were Sunday dinner guests at Adolph Kuhnel’s in Shelby. Sunday guests at C. R. Carlson’s included Woodrow Wilson of Polk and McLean Wilson of Benedict. Mr. and Mrs. Clair McCormick and Lanny of Stromsburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dake. Mrs. Tom Meacham and Mrs. Virgil Meacham of California visited Thursday evening with Mrs. C. R. Carlson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hayes
Clarks
Maxcey
Fairview
Hamilton
Osceola Park
Jay McCormick
Merle Wieseman
Dorothy Krumme
St. Joseph
Virgil Meachem
California
Joe Karges
Adolph Kuhnel
Shelby
C. R. Carlson
Woodrow Wilson
Polk
McLean Wilson
Benedict
Clair McCormick
Lanny
Stromsburg
Wm. Dake
Tom Meacham
Virgil Meacham
Martha Westfall
Nebraska City
Dana Westfall
John A. Johnson
York
Maxine Lavelle
Progress Office
Oakland
Swede Plain
Buckley Park
Claus Oberg
Ted Janky
Nettie Carlson
Alfred Carlson
Harry Nelson
Frank Cohagan
Arlo Stevens
N.N.N. Club
Oscar Stromberg
Charles Wyatt
Near Osceola
van Bush
Guy Shenk
Near Clarks
Merle Lavelle
Betty Wilson
Grand Island
George Barker
Harold
Pacific
Linnie Shafer
Charlie Hahn
County W C T U Convention Held Sept 12 at Stromsburg
The Polk County W C T U annual session is set for September 12 at Covenant Church in Stromsburg. The day includes calls to order, devotional, speakers, reports from local presidents and county directors, memorial and treasury items, and election of officers with musical selections throughout the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
W.C.T.U
Covenant Church
Stromsburg
Fangerstrom
Anna Freeman
Ruth Acker
Florence Banner
Soldiers & Sailors Dept
Polk Union
Osceola Union
Randall
Osceola
Schirmer
Olson
Haverland
Polk
Banner
Stromsburg Union
Little Marlene Berggren Dies at Age Three
Marlene Rae Berggren born July 20 1942 in Shelby Nebraska died August 31 1945 at Clarkson Memorial Hospital Omaha Nebraska at age 3 1 11. She was the only child of Mr and Mrs Leroy Berggren of Shelby. Funeral services were held Sunday at the United Brethren Church in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Rae Berggren
Shelby
Nebraska
Clarkson Memorial Hospital
Omaha
Neb
Leroy Berggren
Henry Grossnicklaus
Wsther Berggren
Frank Berggren
Stromsburg
Marlene
United Brethern Church
Polk County Folks Share News and Visits
Community brief listing weekend travels and family gatherings in Polk County. Mentions Martha Westfall visiting Nebraska City with Dr Dana Westfall and son. Miss Maxine Lavelle resigning from The Progress. several dinners and visits among local families. a major operation for Mrs Frank Cohagan. Charlie Hahn’s stroke in York. various travel to Grand Island and Osceola areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
F. T. Anderson
States
F. D. Anderson
Edwin Swan
Colorado Springs
Anna Iwan
C. L. Norman
Iwan
Germany
France
Vernon Swanson
Lawrence Swanson
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Belgium
Luxemburg
Rhineland
Virgil Calkins
Fred Calkins
Wo Pfe
Donald Kennedy
Gene Cole
McCook Air Base
Elsie Cole
Pvt
Richard EB. Smith
Truax Field
Clyde Smith
David Rutter
Eric
Sun Valley
Idaho
Emanuel Fernandez
Irene Yeik
LeRoy Johnson
Army Nurses Corps
Yeilk
Alvin A. Willis
Iceland
Sam Byers
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Albert N. Krumbach
R. M
HE. J. Krumbach
Farragut
University of Idaho
Oceanside
Dorothy Richter
Roberta Johnston
Vivian Coufal
Lenore McClung
Norma Johansen
Marie Lundberg
Marcia
Frances Hambek
Gordon Clark
Darlene Ransom
Frances Camp
Osceola City
Lbe. Hanson
Margaret Thelen
Doreen Miller
Ramona Thomas
Dorothy Burger
Florence Wolf
Wleanora Croisant
Betty Creech
Vera Liedtke
Violet Miller
Phyllis Gondringer
Carol McCormick
Shelby City Schools
Geneva Michener
Fern Nordberg
Margaret Anne Rech
Ossie Kropatsch
Dorothy Canter
Imogene Hanquist
Frances Shockey
Rena May Willits
Vera Samuelson
Alice Fredrickson
Norma Youngstrom
Mildred Boden
Sylvia Rystrom
LeVerne Samuelson
Florence Reisdorf
Ione Strong
Opal McCormick
Duncan
Donna Mae Larson
Marie Zoucha
Opal Schlesinger
Laura Jane Taylor
Marilyn Fredrickson
Eloise Schott
Anna Marie Fjell
Lorraine Gabel
Peggy Throckmorton
Mary Alice Ekstrom
Nelle Davis
Grace Bernt
Mary Krumbach
Fern Mickey
Polk City
M. W. Wille
Osceola High School
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