Luft Named Democratic Candidate for County Clerk Vacancy
Merle Luft of Osceola was appointed by the Democratic central committee to fill the county clerk vacancy caused by Chester Buchholz's resignation. Luft, 26, is a Osceola High School graduate, son of Mr and Mrs Adam Luft, with prior work at Food Centers in Osceola and Stromsburg and four years in the army, including about two overseas.
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Democratic Central Committee
Merle Luft
Osceola
Chester Buchholz
Merle
Adam Luft
Osceola High School
Stromsburg
Benefit Ball Game For Injured Boy
Stromsburg and Osceola stage a benefit ball game at Buckley Park Stromsburg next Sunday Sept 22 to raise funds for Robbie Peterson injured by a batted ball on Sept 8 Proceeds aid a family facing expenses and the event features old rivals in a charity match. Peterson improves at St Francis Hospital Osceola since the accident.
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Stromsburg
Osceola
Buckley Park
Robbie Peterson
Peterson
St. Francis Hospital
Local Families Attend Visits and Discharges Across States
Mrs Walter Weed and relatives visit Harland Fusby and Rex while Sydney Hanson returns from service in the Marines after a South Pacific and Japan assignment. Edwin Anderson and Emma visit from Wilmar Minnesota. Maurice Newcomer and R E Nelson family guests with Mrs Newcomer staying. Kay Marie Swan marks her 10th birthday with a dinner hosted by Pearl Blakney and Carrie Powell. Robert Thelander enjoys three weeks vacation from Iowa State College. Maud Johnson and Erika Headman tour Lincoln. Ora Huff of Denver visits Ira Ready family.
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Walter Weed
Patty
Larry
Dora Burgeson
Central City
Milton Burgeson
Osceola
Harland Fusby
Rex
George Britting
Parsons
Kansas
Bill Bonham
San Diego
California
Wallace Sherwood
Vernon Henkel
Monty
Sydney Hanson
Oscar Hanson
Marines
South Pacific
Japan
Edwin L. Anderson
Wilmar
Minnesota
Emma Anderson
Maurice Newcomer
Lincoln
D. D. Newcomer
R. E. Nelson
Newcomer
Harold Swan
Kay Marie
Pearl Blakeney
Carrie Powell
Robert Thelander
Iowa State College
Ames
Hilda Thelander
Maud Johnson
Erika Headman
Ralph Ericson
Veterans Hospital
Ora E. Huff
Denver
Ira W. Ready
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The
Omaha World Herald
Omaha World--Herald
Osceola Legion Club Rooms Open After Remodeling
War Wolfe Post of the American Legion hosted hundreds for the formal opening of the new legion club on Osceola square. The building, once the post office, now features a lounge, dance floor, bar, and best rooms on the first floor with a kitchen and dining room upstairs.
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Wolfe Post
American Legion
Osceola
The
Legion
Grand Island
Auxiliary
Milton Burgeson
John Craven
Wallace Monson
Legion Auxiliary
Local social notes span visits and guests across multiple towns
WSCS will meet Sept 26 with Mrs Frede Knerr and Mrs Irvin Keil as hostesses. Residents report relatives visiting from Burbank California to W L Hollister and family. Kansas City visitors to Mrs Harlan Carlson. Major R L Clem of Salinas Kansas with uncle N S Abolt. The column also notes travels to York and Benedict and gatherings in Lincoln, Osceola, Stromsburg, Avoca and Glenwood, Minnesota with several families hosting and visiting over the weekend.
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WSCS
Frede Knerr
Irvin Keil
Chas
Earl Hawley
Clair
Carpenteria
Calif
Christ, Hoffer
Henning
Alvin Burke
Washington
California
Brooke Berggren
Lincoln
Ewis Berggren
Henry Olson Jr
Hardville
Wesley Peterson
D. D. Newcomer
Lloyder
Maurice Newcomer
Baldwin Newcomer
Lester Michener
Stromsburg
Newcomer
Lloyd Twarling
Carol Donelson
Albert Timm
Osceola
Howard McKeag
Glenwood
Minnesota
Donald Anderson
Kathryn Anderson
Brent McBeth
Avoca
Minn
Osceola Fall Festival at Methodist Church
The Osceola Methodist Church announces its annual fall festival on October 2 after a WSCS sponsored supper. Proceeds fund church repairs and redecoration. WSCS bazaar runs afternoon into evening of game day. attendees urged to bring items to sell or purchase.
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Methodist Church of
Osceola
WSCS
Boys Shoot Out Window Lights in School District 15
Sheriff Gunnard Peterson warns that ongoing vandalism by boys shooting out school district 15 window lights could lead to serious trouble if not halted.
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Gunnard Peterson
County Extension News Demonstrates Weed District Equipment
Polk County weed district directors showcase spraying gear at Geo Bond farm and other sites with demonstrations Tuesday through Friday. Equipment includes 100 to 150 pound pressures and a one rod 50 feet boom. Portable sprayers for spot treatment available and chemical costs on a basis. Weather signals potential for extensive work before fall. We also note dairy production in Polk County with cows yielding high fat and the role of breeding and culling in profitability.
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Polk County Weed District
Geo. Bond Farm
Albert Piersons
David Sundbergs
Homer Ingalls
Rats and farm vermin control efforts in Polk County report
Extension urges fall cleanup and rat proofing of buildings with baiting at 30 day intervals. Demonstrations available, gas powders and gun rental for farmers. Polk County Livestock Improvement Association notes director approvals and high farm insemination and DHIA production, plus a top cow under test across York Polk Hamilton counties.
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Polk County Livestock Improvement Association
A. J. Keelin Aster
Lindley Kessler
Wayne Walford
Gresham
Lewis C. Dunn
Morris Senn
Osceola
Wallace Sandell
Arthur Adelson
Polk
Leo Stenger
Emil Schmid
Rising City
Laurel J. Johnson
David Guy
Henry Ihnen
Shelby
DeVerne Rodene
Waterloo
Douglas County
Polk County
York, Polk
Hamilton Dhia
Medical Facts From Polk County Medical Society
Relatively few people are born with a heart defect. Heart disease often follows infection or other conditions damaging the heart. Proper care can arrest many cases and protect heart function. The greatest danger from rheumatic fever is potential heart damage. A damaged heart requires lifestyle regulation and physician guidance to function well.
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St Francis Hospital Auxiliary Elects Officers
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary held its first meeting of the season at the schoolhouse Monday evening. Officers elected for the year are President Mrs August Tenn Vice President Mrs M A Mills and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Ed Schott. The group will meet the third Monday monthly with the next gathering set for October 21 in the school music room.
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St. Francis Hospital
August Tenn
M. A. Mills
Ed Schott
Reverend Randall Begins Fifth Year in Osceola
Reverend G. A. Randall returned from the Lincoln Methodist Conference and was appointed to Osceola for his fifth year, delivering his initial sermon Sunday. Several other pastors were reassigned: Collier to Auburn Nebraska Lapthorne to East Lincoln Wright to Kennesaw Monkman to Chadron for rural missionary work.
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G. A. Randall
Lincoln
Osceola
Collier
Auburn
Neb
A. W. Lapthorne
East
W. H. Wright
Kennesaw
A. C. Monkman
Chadron, Neb
St Francis Hospital News Hospitalized and Discharged List
The St Francis Hospital report lists patients hospitalized in medical surgical and obstetrical units over the past week. Discharges include Mrs S Dey and son Robert Dunn, Mrs N Freeman, Mrs C Berck, and Gaila Jean White.
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Robert Dunn
Osceola
N. Freeman
York
C. Berck
Gaila Jean White
Shelby
Belle Merrick
Robert Peterson
H. Anderson
H. Herrmann
Melvin Wilcox
Olars
R. Swenson
Osceol
S. Dey
Gresham
W. Sorrentino
Shelby Newhorn
Delbert S. Dey
Judy LaRene Sorrentino
District 18 families attend multiple weddings and visits
Mr and Mrs Leo Lassek and daughter traveled to Humphrey for the wedding of Bernard Zelasny to Angeline Caldwell. Adolph Bernten hosted a birthday dinner for Rtr. Wells and Elliott daughters from Columbus. J Jareski wed Mary Miler in St Paul Neb. Various local visits follow in Rising City St Marys Duncan Silver Creek and Monroe area communities.
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Leo Lassek
Humphrey
Silver Creek
Jim
Michal Kubas
Los Angeles
Lisko
John Micek
Hans Gerber
Duncan
Frank Zelasmy
Monroe
Hog Cholera Serum Sold by Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Hog cholera serum properly refrigerated is offered for sale by Crouse-Tex Drug Co. The notice highlights available refrigeration standards and the vendor’s contact details for buyers seeking veterinary supplies.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Uncle Sam Promotes Savings Bonds Jackpot Prize
A broadcast asserts that U S Savings Bonds offer a risk free profit and a route to a better future, urging Americans to own Bonds as part of everyday life.
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U. S
Davis Withdraws in 25th District race. Maupin to Run
John E. Davis a captain in the infantry and state legislative nominee withdrew from the Twenty-fifth District race from Percy Jones General Hospital Battle Creek Michigan. William M. Maupin of Clay Center replaces him on the ballot after finishing third in the primary behind Lester Anderson of Aurora. The district includes Hamilton Polk and Clay Counties.
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John E. Davis
Infantry
Captain Davis
Percy Jones General Hospital
Battle Creek
Michigan
William M. Maupin
Clay Center
Lester Anderson
Aurora
Davis
Hamilton
Polk
Clay Counties
LocalVisits and Visitors Reported in Wesley Chapel News
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Don Cerny with Mrs. Rose Swan of St Marys and Mrs. Nellie Watts in Osceola. James From sails to Omaha to join the Navy. Milton Knapp visits from California and returns to state university.
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Don Cerny
Rose Swan
St. Marys
James From
Ben Schmoker
Omaha
Navy
Milton Knapp
California
Alfred Kuehnal
The
State University
Minnie White
Earl Watts
Richard Gabriel
Lawrence Wozniak
Alice Pelican
Fullerton
Social calendar notes for local clubs this September
Mrs. D R Byers hosts Entre Nous next Wednesday afternoon September 25. Flying Fingers meets with Mrs. George Heckman October 10. Mrs. Morris Richards hosted them last Thursday. Gab O Lots meet next Wednesday afternoon September 25 with Mrs. Esther Pratt. Royal Neighbors entertain Thursday evening September 19 at Mrs. Frank Joy home with Mrs. Bert Lewis assisting. Easy Aces entertain Thursday afternoon September 26 at Mrs. Donal Wieseman home on the valley. Legion Auxiliary meets Friday afternoon September 20 on the second floor of the new Legion Club Rooms. Committee includes Mrs. August Fischer chairman and others. Business meeting at 2 30 sharp. First meeting of the season in the new club rooms.
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D. R. Byers
Flying Fingers
George Heckman
Morris Richards
Esther Pratt
Frank Joy
Bert Lewis
Donal Wieseman
The
Legion Auxiliary
New Legion Club
August Fischer
John Craven
Lowell Hanson
Lewis Dunn
Chas. Fischer
Lutheran Church Service and Activities Schedule
Maurice Lewenson pastor invites attendance next Sunday at 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. divine worship. Choir meets Tuesday 8:15 p.m. Luther League Thursday 8:15 p.m. Film at Rock Island hosted by Rudolph Carlson and Chester Walgreens. District Meeting at Salem St. Edward on September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8
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the Lutheran Church
Maurice Lewenson
Trinity
Luther League
Rock Island
Rudolph Carlson
Methodist Church Offers Youth Class and Care Provisions
Rev G A Randall leads Sunday School at 10 00 and worship at 11 05 with Intermediate Fellowship Monday and Senior Fellowship Tuesday. A special notice invites the young adult class to meet next Sunday at 10 00 with Mrs Nyquist as teacher. Mothers may leave young children in church parlors with staff care.
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THE
Methodist Church
G. A. Randall
Nyquist
Swede Home Church Announces Sunday Services and Events
The Swede Home Church led by Rev. Alfield E. Franzen schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. A junior choir concert at 8 p.m. and Luthe League at 8 p.m. Thursday. Next week the Stromsburg Luther League hosts an exchange program at Swede Home with district activities at Salem Lutheran, St. Edwards, featuring Dr. A. D. Matson, Rev. Leslie Carlson, and Miss Gertrude Hill. Business at 10 a.m. includes presentations at 2 and 8 p.m. Plan to attend at least one session.
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Alfield E. Franzen
Trinity
Luthe League
Stromsburg Luther League
Salem Lutheran Church
St. Edwards
A. D. Matson
Leslie Carlson
Gertrude Hill
Call for Fair premium checks at Crouse-Tex Drug Co
A brief notice announces Fair premium checks are ready for pickup at Crouse-Tex Drug Co. Customers are instructed to bring identification and claim their payments promptly.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Co
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Grant Johnson
Manley Fisher
Blair
Jack Loveland
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Pete Simpson
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Fred Rhode
George Weiler
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Rhode
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Arcadia
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Glenn
Art Wilshusen
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Hilding
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Stromsburg Hospital
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W. C. Steele
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Kelly’s Hall
Johnny Cox Orchestra
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Randall
Uncle Sam
Will Maupin
Wesley Chapel
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