Death Summons Frank Bernt Jr at 49
Frank Bernt Jr, 49, farmer of the Shelby area 17 miles southwest of here, died at the Shelby hospital at 6:30 am Sunday after complications from heat prostration and a stroke following a two year old gravel truck collision accident. Survived by wife Bertha Kropatch, eight children, one grandchild, and siblings. Funeral at St Andrews Catholic Church near Shelby conducted by Rev Welk with burial in Shelby cemetery. Columbus Telegram.
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Frank Bernt, Jr
Shelby
Here
Mr. Bernt
Frank Bernt
Osceola Woman's Club Welcomes Members At Reception
The Osceola Woman's Club opened its year with a reception for charter and new members and Osceola Public School teachers. About eighty attended as the Pioneer theme appeared in decorations including a Covered Wagon scene.
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Osceola Woman’s Club
Osceola
S. P. Johnson
Erasmus Burritt
TI. D. Huston
F. A. Merrick
W. J. Herbes
Marian Shelmadine
J. G. Hansen
Mother’s Department
Winter Term at State University Begins This Week
Nebraska students travel from many states to start the winter term at the University of Nebraska. Chancellor E A Burnett predicts attendance above six thousand as preregistration rises, signaling favorable business conditions and a hopeful Nebraska future. Freshman day introduced newcomers. registration continues Tuesday and Wednesday with advisement and fee payments trending higher than last year.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska
E. A. Burnett
L. B. Gunderson
Shelby Notes on Local Visits and Travel
Shelby residents share travels visits and departures including Anna Dunn and family to Wichita and Omaha, Vernor Adams and George Maloney guests, students heading to state university, Terrence Duren to Chicago and Cleveland as art instructor, and many local errands and hospital updates amid busy weekend activities.
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Anna Dunn
Wichita
Kansas
Dean Newton
Salina
Vernon Adams
Loup City
George Maloney
Mason City
August Thelen, Jr
James McMeekin, Jr
the State University
Butch Scholz
Francis Hastert
Edward Scow
Ernest Dexter
Wayne Kin
Fairview Community Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits
Fairview residents report visiting friends and family across nearby towns. Irene Dixon and Helen Die resumed school work in Snelby. several couples attended gatherings in Madison, Stromsburg, Osceola, Columbus, and Central City. A Beulah Cemetery meeting occurred. Mrs. Hugo DeBere was ill with appendicitis, with possible surgery. newborn boy for Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Garret. Hastings helping. ministers Hendrickson and Maxey attended conference in Lincoln.
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Irene Dixon
Helen di ¥E
Snelby
Joe Need
Madison
Ray Fellows
Roger Headley
Near Stromsburg
William Dake
Beulah
Osceola
Clarence Headlee
Harve McCormick
Clair McCormick
Helen Dake
Columbus
Lawrence Meacham
Hugo DeBere
Geo. Heinemeyer
Lester McCormick
Donald Graham
Lester Finecy
Central City
Young father questions his child’s intellect
A brief note notes a modest father who believes his child may not be the smartest yet. It then shifts to a local ad for W. A. Cummings wiring and fixtures at Crouse-Tex. Phone 1.
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W. A. Cummings
Crouse-Tex
Ancient Nebraska villages reveal early human life
In 1930 expeditions along the Missouri and Platte rivers uncovered prehistoric village sites near Murray in Cass County and near Ashland. Dr W D Strong of Nebraska and the Smithsonian report artifacts and fossil bones suggest ancient habitation fifteen to twelve feet underground, indicating Nebraska lies at the heart of plains culture and migration routes. King Tut’s tomb may become minor next to plains discoveries that could illuminate American archaeology.
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W. D. Strong
Smithsonian Institute
Murray
Cass County
Ashland
Platte River
Nebraska
Strong
King Tut
Western Plains
Congressman Sloan to speak on Constitution week radio broadcast
Tonight Charles H Sloan will address listeners on KGBZ about the Constitution. He cooperates with the American Legion Auxiliary during Constitution week, between the fifteenth and twentieth, as part of his regular Washington update.
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Charles H. Sloean
KGBZ
Mr. Sloan
American Legion Auxiliary
Washington
West Side News Picnic Guests and Local Visits Numerous
West Side News lists local social events and visits from Fremont to Swede Home church. Families gathered at Buckley Park for a Sunday picnic including Shostrom and Adelson families. Various residents hosted guests from York Shenandoah Stroms burg and Hordville with showers of hospitality.
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Urday
Buckley Park
Peter Shostrom
Frank Adelson
Alex Adelson
John Adelson
Albert Hult
Henry Shostrom
Dana Shostrom
Robert Shostrom
Curtis Flodman
Art Scholz
Oliver Adelson
C. O. Fredrickson
Victor’ Newman
York
Oliver Johnson
Marvin ‘Fredrickson
John Johnson
Stremsburg
Josephine Newman
Shenandoah
Iowa
Helen Ferrell
Vance Meacham
Young Man Andrew Nuqulst To Speak At Methodist Service
The Methodist Church invites parishioners to hear Andrew Nuquist, newly returned from China, speak at next Sunday’s 11 AM service. Sunday School starts 10 AM with Welter Berck as superintendent. Epworth League meets 7 PM. no evening service next Sunday. Beginning Sunday the 28th evening service moves to 6:30 with preaching at 7:30. The Young Women’s Missionary Kensington meets Tuesday evening in church parlors for a planned program.
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Andrew Nuquist
China
Andrew
Welter Berck
Epworth League
Lincoln
Young Women’s Missionary
Kensington
For Sale A 1926 Ford Roadster In Good Condition
W. W. Norton offers a 1926 Ford roadster in good condition for sale. The listing notes the vehicle is well kept and ready for inspection by interested buyers.
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W. W. Norton
Nebraska Flour To Make Salt Rising Biscuits
Nebraska mill adapts to produce salt rising flour from Nebraska wheat aimed at Southern markets. The flour blends soda phosphate and salt with water to produce rolls and biscuits said to rival traditional Southern methods. The piece notes cultural tradition and potential market shifts for home bakers seeking easier salt rising biscuits.
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Nebraska
Virginia
Carolinas
Fremont
Stroemsburg Community Notes and Local Proceedings
Mr and Mrs H D Skelton of Miami Oklahoma guest in Stroemsburg at Joe McClure home. Headman Carlson estate sale approved. M D Strong high bidder at 101 dollars per acre. Union church meetings planned with Rev Anton Ced erheld from Los Angeles to speak at the high school. Lincoln trips for education and school starts for Stroemsburg youths. D A R meeting held at J G Green home with talk by Mrs Alex Scott on abroad trip.
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H. D. Skelton
Miami
Oklahoma
Joe McClure
Polk
Carlson
M. D. Strong
Doc
Stroemsburg
Anton Cederheld
Los Angeles
E. E. Stanton
Okla
H. L. Headstrom
C. F. Moore
Paul and Stanton
Frank Cherry
L. H. Headstrom
Fred Anderson
A. B. Hedbloom
Fredrickson Skelton
Netsell
D.A.R
J. G. Green
Alex Scott
St Pauls Church Meeting and Upcoming Confirmation Class
St Pauls Church reports trustees gathering at E A Headland home Wednesday evening and deacons meeting at BE G Ekstrom home Sunday 8 PM. Confirmation class entrants invited to meet at the church Saturday 10 AM. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 AM September 21 with English and Swedish services, Harmony Society event September 28 hosted by Eva and Signe Sandin.
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E. A. Headland
BE. G. Ekstrom
Harmony Society
Eva and
Signe Sandin
Vanity Shop ad touts hair waves and marcel events
The Vanity Shop at Ryan Barber Shop offers permanent waves and assorted styles for 50 cents to 5 dollars. Bertha Berck advertises services with contact via phone number 62.
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Marcels
Ryan Barber Shop
Bertha Berck
Polk Neighbors Visit and Church Meetings Highlight Weekend
A flurry of visitors arrived in Polk from Colorado Minnesota Lincoln Stromsburg and York as the Baptist church held Thursday parlors meetings. Several local families hosted out of town guests and ministers Rev Tournquist and Rev Hedbloom preached and dined with parishioners.
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Missionary of the Baptist Church
Prophets of Gloom Reflect Democratic Platform
York Republican laments the Nebraska Democratic platform as pessimistic and fear driven. It argues Democrats misread public mood, warns of a November defeat, and contrasts a hopeful Republican march to the polls with a somber Democratic procession.
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Jefferson
Lincoln
Israel
Democrats of
Nebraska
York Republican
Local Notices and Social Chatter From Wesley Chapel Area
Absent pastor Rev. J. M. Herrman misses conference and Sunday School. Various families and individuals visit, travel, or host gatherings in Wesley Chapel, Columbus, and surrounding areas, with notes on reunions, hospital calls, hunting trips, and community events.
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J. M. Herrman
John Cerny
Kropatches
Greeley
Broken Bow
Joe Cerny
Jack Schmatz
Columbus
Nick Gonderinger
Valley
Fountain Pens Offered at Crouse-Tex Drug Co
The Crouse-Tex Drug Co advertises fountain pens priced at $1.00 each with a 14 carat gold point, highlighting affordability and quality for buyers.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
County W. C. T. U. To Convene Here
The Polk County Convention meets in Osceola on Sept 23 at the M B E Church. The program runs 10 o clock to noon with singing devotionals reports and addresses. Afternoon session includes devotionals memorial service special numbers and closing benediction with all invited to attend.
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Polk County
Osceola
M. BE
I. J. Merrick
Moore
Grace Hansen
C. H. Anderson
Cora Mitchiner
Iva Innis
Rev
Melin
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Ra Innis
Evangelistic Campaign Opens in Stromsburg with Anton Cedarholm
The Rev. Anton Cedarholm renowned Pacific coast baritone and evangelist starts a three week campaign in Stromsburg next Sunday evening September 2. The events run 7 45 in the High School Auditorium with a large chorus from local churches and special music nightly. Church groups back the effort to uplift the county’s spiritual life.
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Anton Cedarholm
Pacific Coast
Stromsburg
Mission
Methodist
First
Eden Baptist
Cedarholm
Power of Nature and Quotations in Backland’s Ad
An advertisement from Backland’s touts their business with quirky nature facts. It claims an ant can lift three times its weight in meat and a wasp can lift a man three feet, then jokes that a man is flattered when two women fuss over him, implying competition as if a teddy on a bargain counter.
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