Polk County Service Men In War News
Pilot Sam Byers, 19, Osceola graduate, received Navigator Wings in 1944 and trains on a B-24 at Casper Wyoming before overseas duty. Other local servicemen include Keith M Youngstrom arriving in England, Martin W Appleton in paratroops, Neal McBeth overseas with 555th Army Air Battalion, Ervin Deeds promoted to Petty Officer second class, Ordene Wallace joining the Waves in San Diego, Pee Cips Leonard Gissler visiting family, and updates on Deeds and Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Byers
Don Byers
Osceola High School
Army Air Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Ellington Field
Texas
Casper
Wyoming
Osceola
Sam
Army Air Field
Business Men Turn Gophers
About thirty Osceola business men joined a hospital grounds project to dig 156 feet of sewer ditch with 800 more feet planned for a water main. A total of 100 volunteers is sought to complete the work in two weeks, with enlistment through Raymond Kepner or Dr. Eklund. An upcoming volunteer day may finish the ditch in one day, with entertainment and lunch planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Raymond Kepner
Eklund
Donations Pour In For St. Francis Hospital Chapel and Auxiliary
Sr. M. Edmundine reports that $1,000 has been added to St. Francis Hospital funds. Donations fund altar pieces for the Sisters' Chapel, including a chalice, ciborium, and candlesticks from local families and groups. The list names Rev. Michael O'Boyle, the Schott family, Lisko family, Triba, and many others, with varying amounts. The note thanks donors and invites further contributions to the hospital, with a call for Osceola area women to join the Auxiliary on Sept 25 at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. M. Edmundine
St. Francis Hospital
Larry Lambe
August Jean
O. O. Wallace
Osceola Catholic Guild
Cora
Clara Schott
Michael O’boyle
Louis Schott
Mr & I
Joseph ‘Schott
John Lisko
Frank Staniczyk
Frank Triba
Geo Duren
J B Koziol
Louis Lisko
A J Prososki
Geo Hasselbalch
John Gembica
Stephen Koczor
Coshies
Kate Koczor
Michael Mworek
Herman Richter
Theresa Galbel
Otto Bernt
E J Krumbach
Ernest Schinzel
Edward Zelasny
Leo Kosch
Edward Gembica
Louis Smolenski
H Christensen
Herman Alt, Sr
Teesern
Edwin L Euse
John Langer
A E Kuhnel
Eras Krumbach
Alfred Kwhnel
Bernt Beane Tees
Bill FitzPatrick
Sccecess
H Augustin
Chas Koezer
Anton Micek
Osceola
Shelly
St. Andrews
St. Mary’s
United War Fund of
Nebraska
Polk County
National War Funds
I. R. M. McDonald
National War Fund
R. M. McDonald
Simonsen at Camp Wolters Texas Begins Training
Harry Earl Simonsen, son of Mrs. Ben Zedicher, is starting basic training at Camp Wolters in Texas. His wife and their two children live in Omaha and plan to join him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Earl Simonsen
Ben Zedicher
Camp Wolters
Texas
Omaha
Soldiers and Families Receive War Updates and Losses
Victor Cerny serves in France with a Photograph ers Company. Pvt Vernon Cole from Little Rock Arkansas spent furlough in Osceola visiting family and will report to Camp Swift Texas. Frank Frizzell and wife learn of son Maurice Frizzell’s death in New Guinea where he led a platoon as sergeant and was buried with honors in an American cemetery. Navy reports Lester Davis Snc moved from San Diego to Solomons Maryland for radar training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Vernon Cole
Little Rock
Arkansas
Tn Osceola
Camp Swift
Texas
Frank Frizzel
New Guinea
Maurice Frizzell
Chaplin
Navy Department
Floyd West
Lester Davis
Swede Home News Social Roundup
Swede Home residents host and visit multiple families including the Larson Forss and Jones groups. Dale Willits returns from North Dakota. Hanquist Bolton dine with Roy Anderson in Gresham. Mentink daughters from Stromsburg visit George Heckman and Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Larson
Adolph Forss
Clarence
Larson
Familly
Martin Jones
Arthur Ekstrom
Gilbert Gertsch
Dale Willits
North Dakota
Donald Hanquist
Frank Bolton
Roy Anderson
Gresham
Kenneth Mentink
Daughters
Stromsburg
George Heckman
Jeannine
District 54 Residents Share Weekend in Omaha Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Schipporeit and Edwin and Charles Brand drove to Omaha Saturday. Donald Schipporeit returned home with them. They visited Mrs Charles Brand at Clarkson hospital. Alvin Sweitzie had an appendicitis operation at Genoa hospital last Friday and is recovering well. Lloyd Wamsley and Annette visited Noah McCoig and E M Jacobsen homes near Havens. Cara Mueller of Columbus visited Mrs Edward Totenhaupt last week. Benjamin Schipporeit and a cousin from Brewster Neb were down last week to visit Henry and Mrs John Wyman. Mrs Clyde Cannon was a patient at Stromsburg hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schipporeit
Edwin
Charles’ Brand
Omaha
Donald Schipporeit
Charles Brand
Clarkson Hospital
Alvin ‘Sweitzie
Genoa Hospital
Lloyd Wamsley
Annette
Noah McCoig
E. M. Jacobsen
Havens
Cara Mueller
Columbus
Edward Totenhaupt
Benjamin Schipporeit
Brewster
Naptha Gas Clears Odor Upon Use Sold By Crouse Tex Drug Co
Naptha Gas cleans and leaves no odor after application. Sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Osceola Bulldogs Tie Stromsburg In Season Opener
The Osceola Bulldogs and Stromsburg played to a 6-6 tie in the 1944 football opener. Kenneth Schutt Don Anderson led the backfield while Delmar Luft Gissler and Chantry stood out on the line in a hard fought game. Next week Osceola hosts David City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Osceola
Burg
Buldogs
Kenneth Schutt
Kresha
Obituary of Mrs Josephine Thanel Gabriel of Shelby
Josephine Thanel Gabriel born June 4 1875 in Brun gaefen Austria immigrated to the U S at eighteen and married Ambrose Gabriel after three years They lived in Polk and Platte counties then farmed near Osceola for 23 years later moving to Shelby where they resided until her death September 12 at sixty nine years three months eight days Survived by husband three children thirteen grandchildren siblings and one sister in Europe Funeral held at Sacred Heart Church Shelby with several relatives attending from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Thanel Gabriel
Gabriel
Brungaefen
Austria
Emmanuel Thanel
United States
America
Ambrose Gabriel
Polk County
Platte County
Osceola
Shelby
Albert W. Gabriel
John A. Gabriel
Louis A. Hastert
Daniel Thanel
Thersia Gabel
Mary Janicek
Europe
Sacred Heart Church
Anna Wilson
Leonard Luft
Omaha
Amelia Berger
Geneva
Floyd van Wey
Mattie van Wey
St. Edwards
Chas. Weheling
Will Bassett
Wilma Leonard
Broken Bow
Joe Gabriel
Fullerton
Rudolph
Columbus
Social Calendar announces club meetings for late September
The notice lists O.E.S. Kensington meeting moved to September 26 at Mrs. O. F. Coons home, Entre Nous hosted September 27 with Mrs. Leonard Hanson, and Easy Aces Cub gathering September 26 with Mrs. Helen McKeag and assistance from Mrs. Bertha Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S. Kensington
O. F. Coons
Entre Nouis
Leonard Hanson
Easy Aces
Helen McKeag
Bertha Dunn
Congressman Stefan Plans Osceola Visit Friday Evening
Congressman Stefan says he will be in Osceola Friday evening September 29 and will meet with residents who have official business to discuss. He invites those in the community to seek an audience during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefan
Osceola
First Artificial Insemination Calf Reported in Polk County
The Polk County Dairy Improvement Association sponsors the first AI calf from Highpath Brostd Lily with breeding on December 5, 1943 and calving September 13, 1944. The 120 pound calf is from a grade cow in Rex Brigham herd. Purebred calves may be registered. Polk County Association has 133 members and about 1250 cows enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Dairy Improvement Association
Highpath
Polk County Association
Polk County
Fairview Community Notices Roundup
Local residents share visits with families in Fairview and nearby towns. C. O. Carlson bought the Grossnicklaus farm at 10200 per acre for 320 acres, intended for his brother Robert in Illinois. Robert Heitzman remains in poor health and bedfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Carlson
Grossnicklaus
Geo. Dimmick
Imr
Carlson
Robert
Illinois
Christiana Sarrow
Dr. Strong
Stromsbureg
Ludwig Widga
C. E. Daniel
York
Calmar Dunn
Lunch Cloths in New Patterns at Steeple's Store
Steeple's Store debuts new lunch cloth patterns, showcasing vibrant fabrics and fresh designs for dining tables. Shoppers are invited to view the latest allotment and select from a range of colors and textures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeple
Shelby Hospital News Update
Mrs. Difford Huddleston of Shelby has pneumonia and stays in the hospital. Mrs. Frank Hamsa of Gresham received medical care for a few days. David Anderson was dismissed and went home near Stromsburg. Reggie Eklund of Gresham had tonsils removed. Patty Johansen was released after an appendectomy. Mrs. James McKeag Jr. of Osceola receives daily treatment. Nurse Blanche Peterson visits Lincoln during vacation. Nadine Lux assists at the hospital during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Hospital News
Difford Huddleston
Shelby
Frank Hamsa
Gresham
David Anderson
Stromsburg
Reggie
Ronald Eklund
Patty Johansen
James McKeag Jr
Osceola
Blanche ‘Peterson
Lincoln
Nadine Lux
R. N
District 18 members visit Monroe on Monday
District No 18 Jake Reisdorff John Micek John Tragarz and Nels Hasseltbach went to Monroe Monday on business. Mr and Mrs Clarence Coffin and family were Sunday dinner guests in the Josie Benda home. Phil Micek joined Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko Sunday at Louis Czuba’s near Columbus. Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernt visited Edward Lisko Tuesday evening. See new fall wallpaper at Crouse-Tex Drugs Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Reisdorff
John Micek
John Tragarz
Nels Hasseltbach
Monroe
Clarence Coffin
Josie Benda
Phil ‘Micek
Edward Lisko
Louis Czuba
Columbus
Adolph Bernt
Hessian Fly Farmers and 4-H Projects Highlight Polk County News
Polk County Extension notes seeding plans and soil work while urging Soil Conservation Bank participation. Pawnee Seed Wheat demand rises as 4-H Club members plant the new variety. Ansel Fredrickson Gilbert Benson Karl Watts Arthur Deeter area clubs organize Tractor Soil Conservation and Rural Electrification efforts. Jolly Homemakers lead with eleven girls Florence Miller reports 100 percent project completion and 45 articles shown at Polk County Fair earning thirty ribbons plus Platte County Fair recognition. County labor pool urged to address farm labor needs ahead of bumper corn crop and possible POW camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessian
Polk County
M. D. Strong
Stromsburg
Ansel Fredrickson
Gilbert Benson
Karl Watts
Arthur Deeter
Tractor Club
Soil Conservation Club
Rural Electrification
County Labor Committee
Jolly Homemakers Club
Florence Miller
Platte County Fair
Mrs Norris Crosby Visits From Long Beach in Stromsburg
Mrs Norris Crosby arrived Thursday from Long Beach California for a several weeks visit with her mother Mrs A B Lind. Others include Mrs Davey Moseley departing for Camp Bowie Texas to visit her husband stationed there. The Spelts family received word their son Floyd Spelts ship had docked and he is back in the states. Mrs Myron G Johnson traveled to Chicago to visit her sister Dorothy a registered nurse. Mrs Amelia Fredrickson stays with the Johnsons to care for grandchildren. Ben Berger family guests of sister Mrs Harold Johnson. Rev George H Schirmer of Foley Minnesota spoke at Covenant church on September 10 and 11, hosted at nearby homes. Mrs Russell Kreis hosted relatives for Miss Margaret C Anderson with several other ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Crosby
Long Beach
California
A. B. Lind
Davey ‘Moseley
Camp Bowie
Texas
S-Set
Moseley
Lester Spelts
Aimim 2
Floyd ‘Spelts
States
Calmar Youngquist
Carl Sundberg
Albert Youngquist
Julia ‘Bengston
Stromsburg
Gustafson
Russell Kreis
Margaret C. Anderson
Married at Marysville Kansas July 1 1944
Glen Carpenter and Margret Fil linger were wed in Marysville Kansas. The couple will live on the groom’s parents’ farm. Mrs Carpenter was honored at a shower in Shelby Parish Hall last Sunday. Margaret Duren returned to work in San Diego after visiting. Home Study Club meets Sept 28 at Mrs John Hiemer’s. new officers take charge. Guests include Victor Krumbach Leonard Hiemer Joe Alt Oswald Alt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Carpenter
Edward Carpenter
Margret Fillinger
Maggie Fillinger
Shelby
Marysville
Kansas
Margaret Duren
Hubert Duren
San Diego
Calif
Home Study Club
John Hiemer
Victor Krumbach
Leonard Hiemer
Joe Alt
Oswald Alt
Osceola Woman Wins Radio Recipe Contest
Mrs. J. B. Heckman of Osceola was announced as the contributor of the best recipe of the day in a contest sponsored by Paxton and Gallagher tied to the nine o'clock news on radio station KFAB. Her recipe was selected from entries received from the KEFAB area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Heckman
Osceola
Window Glass All Sizes at Crouss Tex Drug Co
Window glass of all sizes available at Crouss Tex Drug Company. The listing promotes a wide range of glass for various uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouss Tex Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Schutt
Farragut
Idaho
Walter Schutt
Charles Youngstrom
Keith M. Youngstrom
England
Martin Appleton
Pfc
Martin W. Appleton
Army
Neal McBeth
555Th Amyi Aircraft Battalion
Ervin Deeds
Flossie Deeds
France
Ordene Wallace
C. O. Wallace
The
Waves
Cips
Gunner
Leonard Gissler
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Mrs
Rudolph Gissler
Set
Victor Cerny
Hess Panamin
Salsbury
Polk County Farm
Fairview News
Chalmer Daniel
Colorado Springs
John Young
Don Cunningham
Near Fullerton
C. L. Dake
Wm. ‘Dake
Lester McCormick
Central City
Geo. Heinemeyer
L. L. Meacham
Gladys Buchta
Jennie Lou Buchta
Hilbert Buchta
Crouse-Tex Drugs Co
USO
War Prisoners Aid
United Seamen’s Service
American Field Service
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