Road meet at Wahoo pushes paving of No 16
A large Polk County delegation attended a road meeting in Wahoo called by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The push is for immediate paving of No 16 from Clarks to Wahoo to relieve traffic on No 30, with some towns along No 30 opposing but supporters optimistic. Governor Cochran supported improving No 16 previously and the paving is expected soon.
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Wahoo
Polk County
Omaha Champer of Commerce
No 16
Clarks
Cochran
Community Club
No. 16
No. 30
Rotary Club hosts farmers at Polk County banquet
At the Hotel Rapp in an evening event the Rotary Club entertained about twenty Polk County farmers. Ivan Wood of Lincoln, extension service representative, spoke on practical irrigation for Polk County farms. Bert Gurney of Omaha and Robert Graham of York also spoke.
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Rotary Club
JIS
Hotel Rapp
Polk County
Ivan Wood
Lincoln
Extension Department
The
State University
Wood
Bert Gurney
Omaha
Robert Graham
York
Minister Transferred from Silver Creek After Six Years
Reverend H. A. Taylor departs Silver Creek Methodist Church for Peru after six years of service. He will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning as Rev. F. L. Harris arrives from Peru to take his place.
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H. A. Taylor
Peru
M. E
Taylor
Silver Creek
Pbic
F. L. Harris
Rural Electrification Loans Funded for Polk County Farms
REA allocates 5,000 dollars for Polk County farmers to wire their properties. Loans are repayable in at least two payments per year, for one year at 6 percent interest. Progress notes include 125 mule teams digging holes, 50 miles of poles set, meters contract approved, two boxcars of wire expected, and rapid wiring of farm ends to be ready for electric current.
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Tre Rea
Polk County
REA
October CCC Enrollment Cuts Age Range in Nebraska
On September 30 a large number of juniors enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps nationwide will be released due to new eligibility rules. Applicants must be 17 to under 24, with up to two years service. October enrollments are taken at NERA representative R. L. Anderson in Osceola Court House Nebraska.
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CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
NERA
R. L. Anderson
Court House
Osceola
Nebraska
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Announced
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 3:00 p.m. Rev. O. B. Pruitt will conduct services again next Sunday. Attend to hear him and find the message helpful.
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Presbyterian Church
O. B. Pruitt
Steady Work Good Pay Offer To Polk County Farmers
Advertises a sales position by MeecNess Co. in Freeport Illinois calling on farmers in Polk County no experience or capital required. earns up to 12 dollars a day.
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Polk County
MeecNess Co
Freeport
Ilinois
Local Family Hosts Surprise Evening For Son’s 7th Birthday
Orville Mickey entertained four couples at a surprise stay in honor of her son Lyle. Dinner was at 7 30 with Bunko to follow. High scorer Malek won the top prize while Whaseman received the consolation.
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Mies Orville Mickey
Lyle
Bunko
Nord Malek
Whaseman
Farmers Union to Convene at Greens Chapel September 30
The County Farmers Union holds its quarterly meeting at Greens Chapel on Thursday evening September 30. Rev. E C Ford of Grand Island speaks on We take up the task eternal. Also notes on local sports, school events, and community visits across Polk County.
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County Farmers Union
Greens Chapel
E. C. Ford
Grand Island
Ford
Consumers Co
Victor
Stromsburg
Centennial
High Prairie
Brotherhood
Greens Chapel Ladies Aid
N. S. Abolt
L. L. Hoffer
Frank Newcomer
Leedy
Oklahoma
Polk County
Tony Heimer
North
Shelby
Mirs
Albert Blevins
Minnie Schulz
Norman
Abolt
J. A. Westenius
Lloyd Hollister
Gilmer
Westenius
Harlan Carlson
Aurora
Carlson
A. E. Johnson
F. M. Leibee
Fred Scow
Frank Leibee
Enxitter
S. W. Peterson
Wilkes
Hedbloom
Victor Anderson
Emma
E. P. Samuelson
Margery and
Curtis
Ericson
Telander Peterson
David Albrecht
Hanson
Illinois
Methodist Church Sunday School and Activities
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by El ton Berck with Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. A world tour program is planned for October 8 and a Sunday School and Church promotion is upcoming. The W.F.M.S. meets September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlors for officer elections and new plans for the church year.
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Elton Berck
Ladies Aid Service Committee
Hugh Schmoker
A. J. Herrman
W. Herrman
George Moore
Madge Moore
W.F.M.S
Lutheran Church Seeks Magazine Donations This Week
The Lutheran Church collects magazines and newspapers to haul away this week. Call 253 to arrange pickup. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Vespers at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Tuesday. Harmony Society meets at the home of Dors and Mary Jean Anders.
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Lutheran Church
Harmony Society
Dors
Mary Jean Anders Sygue
Shelby Visitors Highlight Busy Weekend Town News
Shelby residents hosted and visited relatives from Council Bluffs Bradshaw and Los Angeles as families gathered for reunions and trips. Thelen Riggs Fillinger and Blevins families were among those sharing meals and travel plans in the county.
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O. E. Shebat
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Shelby
Carrie Thelen
Max Harms
Bradshaw
Teastrike
Minnesota
Michigan
Margaret Fillinger
Gresham
Seward
Wm. Fillinger
Fillinger
Otto Meadows
Raymond Beebe
Glen Carpenter
Clarence
Leo Ritcher
Francis Krumbach
Clarence Messings
Floyd Crossantt
Paul Graff
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Poitato Fields
Henry Grossnicklaus
Omaha
Bakersfield
California
Maurice Thelen
Shenandoah
Mr. Thelen
Karl Thelen
Denver
Colorado
Thelen
KLZ
George Blevins
Rachel
Washington
Medical Facts From Polk County Medical Society Highlights Diphtheria Immunization
Pasteur quotes on observation set the scene for public health. Early diphtheria immunization is deemed crucial to reduce risk for children nine months to five years. Tuberculosis treatment should fit environment and finances. Syphilis remains controllable only with prompt treatment. New York health officials warn against trailer sanitation issues as mobile homes spread. NYC interns seek $1000 yearly pay and one month vacation. Texas Mother’s Day sermons elevate prevention and regular health exams in a public health drive by the State Medical Association.
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Andrew F. Allen
Bureau of Camp Sanitation
New York State Department of Health
Allen
New York City
James Burke
Queens County Democrat
Burke
Fort Worth
Texas
State Medical Association of Texas
Stromsburg Woman Dies After Highway Crash
Mrs. H. H. Weaver, 65, of Stromsburg, died after being struck by a car driven by Mrs. W. M. Scott on Highway 81 near the town. Scott, returning from Linesin, did not see Weaver due to lights and a dust bank. Weaver died at a York hospital at 10 30 p.m. Interments followed in Stromsburg Cemetery.
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Stromsburg
H. H. Weaver
W. M. Scott
Scott
Linesin
Weaver
Franklin
California
Myrna
Lloyd Hilligas
Council Bluffs
Iowa
E. C. Staley
Polk and area residents attend community gatherings
Polk M and Mrs Ralph Shafer of Grand Island with Mr and Mrs W A Wurtz shared Sunday dinner at the Oscars Jones home. Numerous local families hosted or attended church events picnics and gatherings including M E Ladies Aid in church parlors and a W C T U convention in Shelby.
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E. C. Nordlund
Lincoln
Arthur D. Morrill
Henry Olson
Columbus
Morrill
Olson
Ruth Carter
Omaha
W. M. Scott
J. T. Stanton
Ralph Erickson
Minnesota
Edmund Lunner
William Shapers
Chicago
E. Lunner
Post American Legion
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
G. I. Legion
New
Grand Island
Ralph Shafer
W. A. Wurtz
Oscar Jones
M. E. Ladies Aid
August Nelson
C. R. Peterson
E. A. Flodmar
Virgil
Algene
Lawrence Lind
Stromsburg
Delbert Query
Benedict
Hartwig Flodman
Earl Burke
Baby
Z. F. Myers
Esther Lindquist
Will Welch
Longmont
Colorado
Rex Welch
Boulder
J. C. McClure
Jack Rice
James McClure
Pawnee Park
Elmer Wilshuson
Irvin Light
Arborville
Central City
Ed Nelson
Theo Larson
Ed Larson
Gloria
Will Miller
Orlie Miller
Floyd Miller
F. W. Fossberg
Wallace Sandell
Raymond Sundberg
Alfred Jones
J. W. Nelson
LeRoy
John Nyberg
Anton Johnson
Leonard Nelson
Hordville
Lloyd Stromberg
Hjalmar Shostrom
Gresham
Alvin Rystrom
Hennie Seymour
Elmer Larson
Elof Larson
Gurley
Nebraska
Henne Seymour
Berniece Larson
Gothenburg
Merle Simpon
Junior
Ella Shenk
Mervin § Shenk
Merle Simpson
Wood River
Sturday
Axel Renquist
Grandma Blase
Henry Smith
Leand Bowers
Shad Suroupe
Charles Smith
Charles
G. W. Mitchell
Bonne
Iowa
Mitchell
Polk
George Larson
Ben Berger
Ed Schultz
Harry
Fremont
Harry Carlson
Harold
W.C.T.U
Shelby
Rev. Pengelly
Mesdames Ross Goethe
John Johnson
J. C. McDaniel
Wm. Lindburg
Charles Stettner
Ruth Chandler
Sheralee
Battle Creek
R. L. Smith
Theo Stevens
Will Welin
Lingmont
Wayne Stevens
Lawrence Sundberg
Archie
Earl Stevens
O. L. Elerbrock
Beth
Anntemise Smith
Hastings
M. F. Smith
Beryl Smith
Mission Camp Grounds
Fred Huggler
Abbie Zang
Osceola
Esther Huggler
California
Charles Hugler
Margaret Huggler
John Huggler
Aurora Anderson
Shirley Engelhardt
Edward Schnasse
Albert Anderson
W. G. Herrman
Bert Burns
John Koehler
Silver Creek
Clara Berck
Elton
Walter Koehler
Donald
Marguerite Johnson
Wesleyan University
Alfred Kuehnal
Edwin Buse
St. Edward
Glenn Conkling
Tom Schmoker
West Davis
Arthur Deeter
W. L. McCormick
Fairview
Engelber- Gabel
Wesley Chapel Club meets as community notes spread
The Wesley Chapel Club met September 16 at Mrs. Naomi Gustafson's home with 23 members and 4 visitors. A fine lunch was served and Abbie Brigham gave a reading. Next meeting is October 7 at Miss R. C. Dunn's home. The congregation welcomes Rev. Longacre for another year.
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Wesley Chapel Club
Naomi Gustafson
Abbie Brigham
R. C. Dunn
Wesley Chapel
Longacre
George Weeden
Long Beach
California
Lloyd Treadway
Clarence Treadway
Surprise
Brent McBeth
Waiter
North Platte
George Anderson
Ruby
Elebel McCormick
Stanton
Iowa
Clarence Anderson
Alma Peters
Lester
Osceola
Chester Beierle
Andersons
Mildred Richmond
Midland College
Fred
Harold
Tom
Edward Cockson
Columbus
Hubert Alt
John Albers
Albers
Bernt
Shelby
Leo Albers
Merrick
Osceola Park
Rose Kubicek
John Kubicek
St. Andrews
Widening of Platte River Bridge Nears Completion
Platte river bridge on highway 14 south of Central City rapidly nears completion. First concrete for the permanent floor to be poured early this week. About 20 men employed as old railing and roadbed are removed and rebuilt with gravels, binders, and a six to nine inch reinforced slab.
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Platte River
Highway No. 14
Central City
4-H Sewing Club Hosts Mothers at Mrs Roberts Home
Mrs Rodney Roberts entertained the 4-H Sewing Club members and their mothers at her home Saturday afternoon.
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Rodney Roberts
4-H Sewing Club
Saurdar
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