Mayor Pierson Injured in Auto Mishap Near Wa hoo
Mayor W. E. Pierson of this city was severely injured when his car was side-swiped by a truck on the highway near Wa hoo Monday night about 8 30 returning from a business trip to Omaha. He suffered two fractures of the left arm and a hand laceration. a cast was applied and recovery is expected. The truck driver’s identity was not learned.
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Pierson
W. E. Pierson
Wahoo
Omaha
Charles T. Goodrich
Stromsburg
Osceola High School Girl Injured In Auto Accident
Maxine Johnson a Osceola High School senior daughter of Mr and Mrs August W Johnson suffered severe injuries in a Tuesday evening crash near the Wm Campaia farm one mile north of Osceola. She sustained a broken thigh and facial lacerations and was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Cecil DeLand her companion escaped unharmed but shaken. The exact cause remains uncertain with the car apparently striking a rut, leaving the roadway and overturning in a ditch.
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Osceola High School
Maxine Johnson
August W. Johnson
Osceola
Methodist
Omaha
Cecil DeLand
Campaia
Genevieve Zohner Weds Richard Eller at St Andrews
Miss Genevieve Zohner daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zohner married Richard Eller son of Mr and Mrs Nick Eller at St Andrews Catholic Church on September 16. The ceremony featured maid of honor Dolores Zohner and bridesmaid Lucille Eller, Best Man Frederick Eller and groomsman William Eller with ring bearer Donald Eller. After mass the couple hosted a noon dinner for 21 and a dance in Eller's Hall with the Rhythm Aces. The newlyweds will live with the Eller family near David City pending spring move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Genevieve Zohner
John Zohmner
Richard Eller
Nick Eller
Dolores Zohner
Lucille Eller
Frederick Eller
William Eller
David City
Donald ‘Lee Eller
Geraldine Jaax
Edward H. Messing
Joseph Birkel
Sylvester Wagner
Quentin Jaax
Terrence Messing
Mr. Birkel
John Zohner
Minnie Poeffel
Anna Langer
Eller
Rythm Aces Orchestra
Johnson and Jackson Share Witty Exchange
A brief exchange shows Johnson quipping about his wife’s grouch and Jackson admitting he hadn’t seen him recently due to being laid up. The playful dialogue hints at social-framing humor in a community setting.
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Johnson
Jackson
Local Social Roundup From Polk County Gatherings
Polk residents and visitors share weekend activities across Lincoln Columbus Central City Stromsburg and Osceola. Notables include Naomi Alfreds and families in Lincoln, Ed Benson and Polk hosts at multiple homes, fishing trips at Fullerton and Loup River, and travels to Omaha Colorado and Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Mr. Gurwich
Miss McKee
Lincoln
Melvin Hill
Columbus
Naomi Alfreds
Olof Alfreds
Rollan Dahlin
Walter Johnson
Central City
Dennis Mills
Fullerton
Z. F. Myers
Maurice Nyberg
W. J. Johnson
Marguerite
York
Eddie Larson
Mr. Turner
Minnesota Lakes
Dean Nelson
Gilbert Benson
Bill Willer
Stromsburg
Charles Lindgren
Hordville
Anton Peterson
Clarence
Lawrence Fusby
R. H. Thesing
Henry Sandell
C. O. Bodine
C. O. Lundgren
R. J. Allison
Grand Island
Marguerite Johnson
Iva Stevens
Freda Lind
Olof Ostund
John Jones
Pasadena
California
Olof Ostlund
August Hanquist
George Larson
Polk
John Neilson
Roy
Hordille
Ed Benson
F. B.slusser
Lillian McBeth
Osceola
Saunders
Miss Christensen
Marlin
Eldon Peterson
Mildred
C. O. Eckles
Gresham
Henry Lind
Omaha
Melba Carlson
Gladys McCoy
Elmer Peterson
Robert Sigler
D. N. Carson
Bud
C. N. Peterson
Dolan
F. A. Gustafson
O. C. Johnson
Ralph Branting
Shad Stroup
Loup River
Arthur Emkin
Clarence Bryant
Death of Edward Heffelbower Former Polk County Resident
Relatives learned of the death of Edward Heffelbower in Los Angeles California where he had lived for years Diabetes was the cause and he had both legs amputated previously He was fifty eight and survived by son Wallace Heffelbower and sisters Effie Gatterman of Kinsley Kansas F P Shelmadine and Mrs George Bradbury of Osceola Nebraska Burial took place in Los Angeles Cemetery.
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Edward Hefflebower
Los Angeles
California
Wallace Heffelbower
Effie Gatterman
Kinsley
Kansas
F. P. Shelmadine
George Bradbury
Osceola
Nebraska
Bushwhack Letter to Roosevelt Prompts Economic Plan
In a wartime era quip Winkus mails a letter to President Roosevelt outlining how to place the nation on a sound economic footing while Bushwhack offers three cents for a stamp. The exchange highlights public sentiment and humor around policy ideas.
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Winkus
Roosevelt
Farmers Sign Wheat Applications in Polk County
Polk County farmers show keen interest in the new wheat program with inquiries at the office and attendance at meetings. Agricultural Agent Kelly says signups aim to fix applications so the allotment committee can prepare county summaries for contracts, noting insurance value and a wheat adjustment program as price guarantees. Applications are planned for next week starting the 23rd at Strain's Hall Shelby Fairview School basement District 67 Stromsburg Viking Theatre Polk Swedehome Hall Osceola. Farmers without earlier signup time may use Osceola in the following week.
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Polk County
Kelly
Strain’s
Shelby
Fairview
District 67
City
Stromsburg
Viking Theatre
Polk
Swedehome
County Agent’s
Osceola
Sherwood Meisner Wedding In Home Of Sherwoods
Miss Helen Sherwood and John Meisner of Omaha were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson. Rev C A Sward officiated. The ceremony featured Marian Sidwell’s song and Lohengrin wedding music with pink and white floral decor. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil. they will reside in Omaha where Meisner serves as a CCC Camp officer.
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August Swanson
Helen Sherwood
John Meisner
Omaha
C. A. Sward
Marian Sidwell
Benedict
Roy Gaylord
Wren Sherwood
Near Clarks
High Prairie High School
Meisner
CCC
Dawes Baby Born at Osceola Hospital
Mr and Mrs Marvin Dawes announce the birth of a baby daughter at Osceola Hospital on Monday morning September 16 Mrs Dawes is formerly Lilian Kubicek. Nearby families and visitors from Prague Bruno Shelby David City Tarnov Columbus and other towns visited relatives or attended gatherings over the weekend.
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Marvin Dawes
Osceola Hospital
Dawes
Lilian Kubicek
Albert Bernt
Prague
Bruno
Roy Grossnicklaus
Sylvester Janicek
Shelby
David City
Fred Hopwoood
Rudolph Mueller
Lyle Hopwood
Houlihan
Joe Mayberger
Tarnov
Louis Robuck
Sons of
Columbus
John Staroscik
See Davis in Columbus today
Davis visits Columbus with a message of improved prospects and forward focus. The note hints at a better tomorrow if plans advance as hoped.
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Davis
Columbus
Local couples wed as townsfolk attend services and travels noted
Miss Wreatha W. Brazee of Shelby wed Robert Walling of Lincoln in a Tuesday ceremony at Rev G T Lavery's home, with relatives from Shelby, Osceola, Columbus and Hugo reporting visits and travels. Additional notes include nurses securing positions in North Platte and several family and church movements across McCool and Cotesfield.
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Wreatha W. Brazee
Lincoln
D. A. Brazee
Shelby
Robert Walling
G. T. Lavery
Alonzo Merrick
E. E. Pengelly
Joel Hanson
Osceola
Omaaha
A. L. Scholz
Marie
North Platte
Scholz
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lena Shay
Bradshaw
Bellwood
Nebr
Tom Martin
Ida Smith
Josph Scholz
San Diego
California
Wall
Betty
Loren Hanshew
Guy Hanshew
John Brandt
J. W. Simmons
Hugo
Colorado
Patricia
Wesley Chapel News Highlights Local Gatherings and Births
The Foreign Missionary Society met at the parsonage last Thursday. Rev. Pengelly was absent at Conference Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Herrmann visited Alton Illinois with her daughter. Various locals and visitors cited include Mr. and Mrs. Wendland from Omaha, Ed Adams aiding at Alvin Merrick farm, and a farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Pengelly headed to Polk. A baby girl arrived for the Dawes, and multiple visits and farm tasks are noted.
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The
Foreign Missionary Society
Pengelly
A. J. Herrmann
Alton
Illinois
P. W. Jacoby
Harry Westergren
Fairview
H. W. Wendland
Omaha
Canada
Edward Adams
Social Center
Alvin Merrick
Roy Low
Floyd West
Polk
Burt Burns
Lulu
David City Fair
Fred Johnson
Jacobson
Slusser
Johnson
Marvin Dawes
Morris Richards
Carl Gustafson
Raymond Rech
Hollis
Campain Bill Butcher
Mark Gustafson
Mitchell
Community Notes From Stromsburg This Week
Social events include a Wrights picnic at the Morrell Homestead with 24 friends. Nebraska League baseball at Buckley Park saw bleachers collapse without serious injuries. Local golf and garden show activities drew Osceola visitors, new Civic Club members were announced, and a Flower Show attracted 500 attendees with merchant booths and prizes.
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Earl J. Wright
Morrill Homestead
Jack Christensen
H. Christensen
John‘James
T. A
Stromsburg
JR. Beach
Bernice Sward
Filipi
L. M. Smith
Raymond Kepner
Osceola
Garden Club
First National Bank
Ivan Bentson
Omaha
Gilbert Bengtson
Chicago
Bengtson
Hardville
Women’s Civic Improvement Club
Scott Hall
Arthur C. Erickson
Eric Ericson
Bentonvile
Arkansas
Reuben Ericson
Stromsburg Wins Baseball Championship in Central Nebraska League
Stromsburg defeated Silver Creek 15 to 2 at Buckley Park to clinch the CNBL championship by winning both halves of the split season. The Stromsburg batteries were W. Kaeding and D. Nordberg, while Armatis and Christianson pitched for Silver Creek. Stromsburg also beat the Omaha Tigers in a prior weekend game.
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Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Central Nebraska
Buckley Park
W. Kaeding
D. Nordberg
Armatis
Christianson
Omaha Tigers
Hospital Notes Report On Osceola Patients
Minnie Ricketts recovers well after surgery at Osceola Hospital last week. A daughter Jonana Marie born to Mr and Mrs Marvin Dawes at Osceola Hospital on Monday September 16. A son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Gresham on Saturday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Branting at Osceola Hospital on Tuesday September 17. Lee Campbell near Gresham undergoes minor operation at Osceola Hospital on Monday. Dr Harley Eklund assisted by Dr Russell Best of Omaha performed the operation.
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Minnie Ricketts
Osceola Hospital
Marvin Dawes
Jonana Marie
Arthur Johnson
Gresham
Raymond Branting
Lee Campbell
Near Gresham
Harley Eklund
Russell Best
Omaha
Brotherhood meeting notes at Green's Chapel Friday
An open meeting of the Brotherhood was held at Green's Chapel Friday evening. Buck Congreve a former local barber now of Bridgeport visited Osceola yesterday to see friends briefly.
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Green’s Chapel
Buck Congreve
Bridgeport
Osceola
First Count in Everybody Wins Contest Promises Big Prizes
The Osceola Record publishes the first vote tally in the Everybody Wins contest with 41 cash prizes totaling 3500 dollars. Subscriptions and coupons heavily influence votes, and new candidates can still enter and amass millions of votes through club and new-subscription incentives.
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Osceola
Nebraska
District No 1 names and locations listed
District No 1 includes Miss Addie Carter of Gresham Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson of Clarks Mrs Harry Westergren of Osceola Rt 2 Roy L Erickson of Stromsburg and Max Thelen of Shelby.
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Addie Carter
Gresham
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Clarks
Harry Westergren
Osceola
Roy L. Erickson
Stromsburg
Max Thelen
Shelby
Weekend Visits Highlight Fairview Social Roundup
Fairview residents and relatives filled the weekend with visits and gatherings. Many households hosted kin from Silver Creek Arcadia Osceola Lincoln and Grand Island. Local clubs held meetings at the Hall Riverside Park hosted a picnic and outings to Kiowa Colorado and Omaha formed the travel highlights.
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Harvey Hopkins
Joyce
Silver Creek
Mont Mustard
Glenn Willits
Gon
Donald
Dana Hurd
California
Dan Hayes
Madison
Aubrey Warren
Arcadia
Warren
Lester McCormick
Henry Westmeir
Lexington
Emil
Hattie Lucas
Charles Moser
Baby
Osceola
Hugo DeBere
Eileen McCormick
Reitz
Clair McCormick
Stromsburg
Edith Fineey
Dorothy DeBere
Omaha
Minnie Cadwell
Riverside Club
Irene Meacham
Cemetery Association
Hall
Lena Bryan
Lincoln
Riverside
M. E. Treadway
Mead Westman and
Osceola Women’s Club fall reception and upcoming events
The Osceola Women's Club held a fall reception at the Presbyterian Church with about sixty attendees. President Mrs. W. O. Fudge welcomed guests as a musical trio performed The Blue Danube Waltz. Mrs. John Dougherty reviewed Ruth Suckow’s The Folks, and Mrs. Russell Snugg was elected delegate to the State Convention in Grand Island October 8–10. The meeting announced an October 7 general meeting and a Polk County Women’s Club Convention on October 4 at 10 o'clock, inviting unfederated clubs.
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Osceola Women’s Club
Presbyterian Church
W. O. Fudge
LeRoy Smith
Clyde Smith
DeLoss Buchholz
Viola Cornish
Wucille Dickinson
Gertrude Adair
Strauss
John Dougherty
York
Ruth Suckow
Dougherty
Louise Hastings
Osceola High School
Russell Snugg
Grand Island
Phil Campbell
Harley S. Eklund
Clayton Rystrom
Lloyd Cole
Polk County
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ST. Andrews
Wesley Chapel
Pvbtighrhedeeng
Rapnenegehnetaed
Drain Agnheadtyed
Eghorns Eenetereseeesans
G. Clarence Carlson
LeVina Herrmann
Earl Hartman
Russel Hastings
George Berck, Jr
Claude Stromberg
Rayner Carlson
L. R. Meacham
Fred Bender
Riverside Park
Wm. Dake
Blanche Elwood
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