Hessian Fly Free Date and Wheat Varieties for Polk County
County Agent Duane Kantor outlines Hessian Fly free date September 25 for Polk County and recommends wheat varieties Gage Scout Scout 66 and Guide. He urges timely seeding, soil tests, proper seed bed prep, fertilizer, and weed control to improve yield and disease resistance while warning against early seeding that increases fall growth and moisture use. Treat seed to prevent stinking smut and avoid contaminated grain, and check seed labels for purity and germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Kantor
Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Nebraska
Polk County
Gage
Scout
Obituary for Andrew E Peterson of Osceola Nebraska
Andrew Ernest Peterson born January 3, 1886 on the Stromsburg area family farm to Swedish parents Andrew and Julia Peterson. He married Selma Anderson in 1912 and had four children Evelynne Oberg, Kenneth, Wesley, and Vernon, plus 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He lived on the farm until 1951 retirement to Osceola and joined St Paul Lutheran Church in 1930, where he served on boards and committees. He died September 13 at age 78 years 8 months. services were held at St Paul Lutheran in Osceola with Rev. Paul Konig officiating. interment in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ernest Peterson
Andrew
Julia Peterson
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Osceola
Selma Anderson
Evelynne Oberg
Kenneth
Wesley
Vernon
Polk County
Peterson
St. Paul Lutheran ‘Church
Selma
Erson
St. Paul Lutheran In
Decesse
Paul Konig
Bette Boden
Childin Tase Keith Peterson
Dean Wheeler
Eugene Cotter
Osceola “Cemetery
Church Events Schedule and Religious Notices
First United Methodist Church and St Marys schedule weekly meetings services masses and religious education. Activities include WSCS executive and choir practice, sermons from Hosea, MYF meetings UNICEF circle, church conference, Mission Study Seminar, observation school at York, and parish social events with Bishop Moore reception. Public invited to all activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Richard Odgers
WSCS
Kingdomtide
Moore
United Methodist Church i
Columbus
Circle
Ed Mangelsen
Unicef
Ernie
Christensens
Max O. McCamley
South Half
Columbus Dist
York
Social visits and households listed in Swede Home area
Mrs. August F. Carlson and Mrs. Harlan Johnson hosted Thursday coffee. Several families and guests stopped by homes including the Hanquists Bodines Gestrines and Johnsons. Osceola visitor Amy Johnson stayed with Melanie Oquist, while Tuesday guests included Earl Jones and Raymond Lindblade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August F. Carlson
Harlan Johnson
J. W. Toline
William Larson
Rolland Ekstrom
Karlene
Reuben Hanquist
Clarence Bodine
Wilmer Bodine
Roger Hanquist
Lester Gestrine
Frank Oquist
Evelyn
Dennis Johnson
Krystal
Joe Schinzel
Dennis Ber
Community social notes from area households
Mrs Harold W Johnson and family host and visit with neighbors this past week. Several couples and families gathered for dinners and Sunday visits at various local homes including Gavins Point fishing trips, Bradshaw, Millard and Hershey area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Johnson
Hershey
Nebraska
August F. Carlson
Daryl Adelson
Daughter
Seward
Lloyd Adelson
Loree
Community Notes and Social Activities in Southwest
The Southwest Friendly Families Extension Club met at Mrs. Lloyd Wittgren’s home with nine members and one guest. Main items include the lesson Mothers At Work by Mrs. Mervin Rystrom and announcements for the October 2 meeting at Mrs. Edwin Doremus’s home. Local visits and gatherings are noted, including hospitality after a football game and various social visits among area families and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Families Extension Club
Lloyd Wittgren
Lanny Oberg
Andrea
Mervin Rystrom
Edwin Doremus
Bob Baker
LeRoy Johnson
Columbus
Byron Johnson
Petersons Attend Dallas Wedding of Grandson Raymond Peterson
Dr and Mrs C R Peterson attended the Dallas Texas wedding of their grandson Raymond Petie Peterson to Miss Penny Nichols daughter of Mrs Lawrence Nichols and the late Mr Nichols. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Roger Gustafson of Clarks and the groom s maternal grandmother Mrs J E Shafer Sr of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Peterson
Dallas
Texas
Raymond
Petie) Peterson
Penny Nichols
Lawrence Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Petersons
Roger Gustafson
Clarks
J. E. Shafer, Sr
York
Freshmen pledge at NU during fall rush week
Three freshmen at the University of Nebraska pledged during fall rush week. Dianne Lux joined Alpha Delta Pi and Jene Sedilak joined Chi Omega. Bill Snodgrass pledged through Chi Phi fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Dianne Lux
Alpha Delta Pi
Jene Sedilak
Chi Omega
Chi Phi Fraternity
Bill Snodgrass
Local Visitors Guests and Travel News
The Duane Doziers and family of Jefferson Iowa are guests in the Margaret Dozier home and visiting Mr and Mrs Gotfrid Larson. Duane is relieving Eunice LeSner as laboratory and x ray technician while Eunice is on vacation. Mrs Robert Kindred of Littleton Colorado left after a week with her parents the Robert Siglers. Craig Kindred and family traveled from Minneapolis to Denver and Casper with a stay in Osceola. Glen Yeltman of Hollywood visited Osceola to see relatives including the Elmer Stewart family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane, Doziers
Jefferson
Iowa
Margaret Dozier
Gotfrid Larson
Duane
Eunice LeSner
Eunice
Robert Kindred
Littleton
Colo
Robert Siglers
Minneapolis
Minn
Denver
Colorado
Casper
Wyoming
Craig Kindreds
Siglers
Craig
Glen Yeltman
Hollywood
California
Osceola
Chas, Stewart
Elmer Stewart
Shelby
Goldenrod Saddle Club Elects New Officers
The Goldenrod Saddle Club at Osceola met at the Boy Scout cabin on September 11 with twenty members present. Officers elected for the coming year include Jim Marak president Jer Tenniges vice president Richard Miller secretary treasurer Arlene Tenniges news reporter Jon Tenniges parade director. Directors chosen Huck Rowan Richard Watts Maurice Watts Jr. Plans for the State Horse Show at Polk County Fair Grounds on September 21 and 22 were finalized. Thirteen family memberships have been sold this year, with family memberships at $4 and single memberships at $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod Saddle’ Club Osceola
Jim Marak
Jer Tenniges
Richard Miller
Sec
Treas
Arlene Tenniges
Jon Tenniges
Huck Rowan
Richard Watts
Maurice Watts
Polk County Fair Grounds
Osceola Bowling Leagues Report from First National Bank
The First National Bank reports Osceola league results across Merchant’s, Cornhusker, Ladies Leisure and Sparetime divisions. Notable high scores include Gary Abbott 202 and Ray Kepner 536 in individuals while team highs feature Stromsburg Bank 911 and Smith Wheathearts 1719 in series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Osceola
Merchant's League
Legion Club
Farmers Grain
State Farm
Pennages Chevrolet
Bush Drug
Shelby Fertilizer
Roberts Furn
Lees Realty
Gary Abbott
Doug Colberg
Walden Jones
Ray Kepner
Wayne Stallings
Jim Brigham
Tonniges
Lupe Club
Tonniges Chev
Dr. Parminter
Edsel
Carlson
Raymond Kepner
Stromsburg Bank
Farmers
Shelby Oil
Stromsburg Ban
Orro Chemical
Ladies
Liesure Lee Polk & Butler Ins
Bit of
Sweden
Tonniges Corv
Smith Wheathearts
Bert’s Bowlettes
Klein's Ins
Mavis Rowan
Rose Smith
Arc- Iene
Bit of Sweden
Bowling Belles League
Rowan's Ridge
Bush's Little Pills
Loree Lanes
Rising City Hardware
Blue Flames
Jack & Jill
Purina
Sweet Sewers
Pioneer
Roberts Mohawks
Pepsi Cola
Greenbacks
Ahren’s.Diamonds
Harold's ‘Market
Elaine Abbott
Pat Miller
Lonnie Kobsa
Mavis ‘Rowan
Blues‘Flames
Bush
Eve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorre
Martin Roberts
Merv Ransom
Sr Sec’y
Harry’ ‘Lees
Tressurer
Com- Erp
Don Linn
Td Pecipdent
Fern” ‘Wyman
Corabelle Emmons
Delores, Watts
Ralph Watts
Albert Ryan
Smith
Vera Burke
Zacca A
Nwi
Amelia Vera Burke
W. Short
Norris W
Ra Burke
YSEM
A ‘Bailey
Simean
Dale G.' Buchta
Buchta Snd
Ney
Ngie
Church News
ST. Mary's
ST. and
ST. Vincent’s Church
Fr. O'Leary
School OF Religion
Harold W. Johnson
Homer Green
Dick Erickson
Joe Ehn
Polk
Lawrence Larson
Grand Island
A. T. Lindquist
Clinton Lyons
George Catlett
Central City
Edwin Deremus
Lincoln
Paul Fusby
Lincoln General Hospital
Clifford Carlson
Bessie Green
Abbie Green
Norris Anderson
Claude Stromberg
Stanley Firth
Trinity
L.C.W
Kearney
Jim McCoy
Kenneth Studley
Farmers Co-op
Studley
Osceola News
Charles Roberts
Norfolk Junior College
Andrew E. Peterson
Frank Peterson
Jim Peterson
Ault
Mable Anderson
Donald Anderson
Ellsworth Anderson
Omaha
Allen, Nebr
Franklin Peterson
Dale Anderat
Mary Anderson
Christina Henggeler
Christina C. Henggeler
Dale D. Dunn
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Bonaventures
St. Andrews
McKown
Debbie Bredehoff
Waco
Linda Herrmann
Deborah Luck
Palmer
Connie Stromberg
Clarks Grain Co
Seana Kirk
Main Street
Goldenrod Saddle Club
The
Lumberjacks
Osceola Legion Club
Cornhusker League
Johnson Plumbers
Sn Anderson
Mobil Os
Burg
Farmers Oil
Hartman Drug
Bob's
Clarence’s
Osceola Cleaners
East Side
Conrad Super
Meerkatz
Richard's Swishers
Arleen Heibel
Carol Sagehorn
Verlene Anderson
June Pope
Meerkatz Fertilizer
Shelby Oil Stromsbur Bank
Harold's
Matadors Polk Butler Ins
Orro Chemical Farmers Blev
D'S Sinclair
Rodio
Polk ‘County
Bank
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