Navy Radio Technician 3c R Ellsworth Thelander
R Ellsworth Thelander, son of Mrs Victor Thelander, formerly of Osceola, now Stromsburg, graduated Osceola High School and worked in the East. He attended Lincoln University before enlisting in the Navy. He is at Treasure Island California studying radio technician work as a 3c rated technician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ellsworth Thelander
Victor Thelander
Osceola
Stromsburg
East
Lincoln
Navy
Treasure Island
California
Colt Kicks Boy Boy Dies Colt Dies
Dennis Richards nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Dale Richards was injured when a six month old colt kicked him in the eye as he led horses home. He lost consciousness but recovered. The colt later lay dead at the scene with no clear cause of death. The Richards regret the loss yet are grateful the boy recovers.
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Dennis Richards
Dale Richards
Clarks Enterprise
Fairview Social Roundups: Bets, Visits and Flights
Clarence Reitz and Miss Annetta Reeb spent Friday to Sunday with their families. Naomi Thompson traveled to Omaha for medical aid. Clifford Johnston and Betty visited Holt County to see Clyde Willits. Hilbert Buchta saw relatives in Omaha. C E Norris Zetha and Rolland Boeks dined with the Mace family. Joe Karges and daughters visited near David City. George Carter and family visited L A Meacham. LeRoy Rhodes family were hosted by C E Daniel. Two soldiers brought Ragner Carlson’s airplane from Grand Island and he demonstrated flying. Ed Juhl and Darlene visited Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview News
Clarence Reitz
Annetta Reeb
Holdrege
Grandma Reitz
George Reeb
Naomi Thompson
Omaha
Clifford Johnston
Betty
Holt County
Clyde Willits
Hilbert Buchta
C. E. Norris
Zetha
Rolland Boeks
St. Libory
Geo. Mace
Lesta
Joe Karges
David City
Geo. Carter
Silver Creek
L. A. Meacham
LeRoy Rhodes
Caroline
Wm. Biles
C. E. Daniel
Ragner
Local Social Visits Highlight Farm and Military Families
Cpl. Leo Kosch and wife Mrs. Kosch of Del Rio Texas shared supper with Leonard Hiemer. Kosch to resume duty after a 20 day furlough while his wife stays with the Kosch family in Shelby. George Irland and daughter visit Arthur Nelsons near Gresham for Sunday dinner. Louis Daum and family from Fremont spent a week with relatives and Daum repaired farm property. Leonard Hiemer and son joined relatives for Sunday dinner at George Ebel’s home in Bellwood.
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Leo Kosch
del Rio
Texas
Leonard Hiemer
Cpl. Kosch
Wm. Kosch
Shelby
George Irland
Arthur Nelson
Gresham
Louis Daum
Fremont
Daum
George Ebel
Bellwood
Muse Calendar October Program at The Muse Theatre
The Muse Theatre releases its October calendar with Mr. Chantry booking notable films for the fall. Cut out the calendar and save it for reference.
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MUSE
Muse Theatre
Chantry
Starostka Son Dies in France War
Mr and Mrs Tony Starostka of the valley were told by the War Department that their son Pfc Louis Starostka died of wounds in France on September 1. He was 25 and had served over two years overseas in the Africa invasion and Italian campaigns. He is survived by his parents and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Starostka
War Department
Pfc
Louis Starostka
France
Pvt
Starostka
Africa
Birth certificates vital for Nebraskans says medical society
The Polk County Medical Society urges universal birth registration in Nebraska. It notes physicians must file birth certificates when attended by a doctor and lists many rights and benefits tied to proper documentation, including school, voting, military, insurance, and legal age, with parents and registrars key to enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
Nebraska
Osceola residents treated and discharged from Shelby Hospital
Mrs. Phillip Timm of Osceola received medical treatment at Shelby Hospital for several days. A. J. Barnes of Osceola, who suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, was released and went to Columbus on Thursday.
Osceola Falls 25 0 to David City in season opener
Osceola lost to David City 25 to 0 in a game where early scores and a 60 yard interception return shaped the outcome. Osceola showed late improvement with Luft Chantry Gissler Schutt and the Bercks and Johnson contributing strong play. Next up is a conference clash against Clarks on September 28 in Osceola.
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Osceola
David City
Reading
David
Byers
Bulldogs
Ihoys
Luft
Chantry
Gissler
Schutt
Berck
Visitation notes from Greens Chapel region families
Sunday and weekend visits featured A list of locals and visiting relatives centered on Greens Chapel area. Families from Lincoln York Sterling Colorado Auburn Arborville Central City Stromsburg and Silver Creek joined gatherings with the Berggrens and other local residents.
FOR SALE Economy Freezer
Economy Freezer offered for sale with contact Pearl Hernblo om. Call or see at the listed phone number 181i for details.
Auto Accidents Leave Mrs. Carlson Injured In Collision
Mrs. Henning Carlson was hospitalized in Stromsburg with a broken jaw and injuries after her car collided with a produce truck from Central City about half a mile east of Swede Home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henning Carlson
Stromsburg
Mrs Axel Anderson Hurt In Osceola Shelby Crash
Mrs Axel Anderson is recovering in Shelby hospital from injuries after a collision between the car she rode in and a car driven by Ross Richards on the highway between Osceola and Shelby last Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Anderson
Shelby Hospital
Ross Richards
Osceola
Shelby
Extension News: Polk County Home Demonstration Clubs Begin Fall Program
The Home Demonstration Clubs of Polk County open their fall and winter program with meetings at Stromsburg Polk and Osceola on September 19 20 and 21 County Chairman Miss Nelle Wise lp and Music Leader Mrs Har ry Brazee assisted Eva Bute Home Agent in conducting the sessions Presidents received guidance on parliamentary procedure and the Song of the Month plan was outlined Health leaders discussed nutrition and health films while reading leaders talked about books showing life in countries with stationed armed forces The listed club presidents include Mrs Raymond Donelson Stromsburg Project Club Mrs Keith Kinberg Jolly Workers Club Mrs Ilof Ostberg CWC Club Mrs Arlo Stevens Jolly Sisters Club Mrs Arthur Samuelson Friendly Families Club Mrs Harry Brazee Home Study Club Mrs Harry Gonnerman North Shelby Club Mrs Glen Augustine Clear Creek Homemakers Club Mrs Ben Schmoker Wesley Chapel Club Mrs Hugh Schmoker Maple Leaf Club and Mrs G W Locke Osceola Project Club
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Polk County
Stromsburg
Polk
Osceola
Nelle Wiselp
Harry Brazee
Eva Bute
Raymond Donelson
Stromsburg Project
Clul
Keith Kinberg
Jolly Workers Club
Ilof Ostberg
CWC Club
Arlo Stevens
Jolly Sisters Club
Local Social News From Wesley Chapel and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Orville Kuehnal and son of Crawford and Mrs Mer na Burgess and daughter visited the Alfred Kuehnal home. A family gathering honored them at the George Hasselbalch home. Aurora Anderson returned from Stromsburg hospital after an auto accident. Mrs Axel Anderson remains hospitalized with severe injuries. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Eugene Treadway. Mrs A E Dawes visited family of her son Neil at Butte. Relatives celebrated Mrs Leo Albers birthday. Cpl Hollis Campain left for Camp Van Dorn Mississippi after a weekend in Valley and Omaha with family. Mrs F C West received Italian silk doilies from Pompei Italy via S Set Lawrence Davis with the Fifth Army in southern France.
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Eugene Treadway
A. E. Dawes
Neil
Butte
Chas. Rech
Fullerton
Leo Albers
William Campain
Earl ‘Miller
Valley
Omaha
Cpl
Hollis Campain
Camp van Dorn
Mississippi
F. C. West
Pompei
Italy
S+Set
Lawrence Davis
Fifth Army
France
Worming Pigs with P T Z Powder Sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co
P T Z powder used to worm pigs is advertised as a money saving treatment sold by Crouse Tex Drug Co promising effective parasite control for swine operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Co
Osceola Auxiliary Forms Hospital Aid Group
The Osceola Auxiliary met at St. Francis Hospital to organize an auxiliary open to women countywide. Officers elected were Mrs. H. S. Eklund president Mary Grossnicklaus vice president Mrs. Hulbert Alt secretary and Mrs. Larry Lambe treasurer. Next meeting at Dr Eklund home on Oct 2 at 8 00 p m all are invited to join and bring six clothes pins one wash cloth and one tea towel.
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Osceola
St. Francis Hospital
H. S. Eklund
Mary Grossnicklaus
Hulbert Alt
Secy
Larry Lambe
Treas
Dr. Eklund
Local Dinners Open Week in Stromsburg Community
Storied social list from Stromsburg highlights Sunday dinners and birthdays. Eric Forslund and Benedict guests join Hartwig Flodman hosts. G L Stroud visits from Vallejo California. Irene Pogue Lilian Ogden Wayne Listy relatives also attend. Myron Johnson enjoys a REA vacation. Lincoln Tel Tel workers honor Estella Fisher bound for Lincoln. Further gatherings include Gestrine John son families, Thelander family, and Oquist near Silver Creek.
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Stromsburg
Eric Forslund
Delbert Query
Benedict
Hartwig Flodman
G. L. Stroud
Vallejo
California
Irene Pogue
Lilian Ogden
Wayne Listy
Wilmer Anderson
Albert Anderson
Ernest Nyquist
Osceola
Abert Anderson
Myron G. Johnson
R.E.A
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Company
Estella Fisher
Lincoln
Fisher
John Gestrine
Harold A. Johnson and Son
Henry Thelander
Martin Gestrine
Ben Berger
F. E. Oquist
Silver Creek
Bloom Bell Tie The Knot In Baltimore Wedding
Harold Bloom and Edna Bell of Baltimore wed Friday September 2 at Baltimore. They honeymoon with his mother Mrs Christine Bloom and family at Greens Chapel. The couple plan to live in Baltimore where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bloom
Edna Bell
Baltimore
Christine Bloom
Greens Chapel
Polk A miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Hoffman Jr
A shower at Mrs Martin Hoff man's home honored Mrs Martin Hoffman Jr following her recent marriage. Hostesses included Mrs Walter Orville and Lawrence Hoffman. Games and prizes were enjoyed by 35 guests and the bride received many useful gifts for her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Martin Hoffman
Martin Hoffman Jr
Walter
Orville
Lawrence Hoffman
Methodist Church
Frank Davis
Grand Island
Mail G I Christmas Gifts Early Home Folks Told
National Capper's Farmer home editor Marjorie Griffin urges early mailings of Christmas parcels to service members overseas with a October 15 deadline for overseas gifts and one parcel per week per recipient. She lists fruitcake cookies nuts candy cigars and small gifts as popular items and stresses wrapping each gift separately in festive paper with clear addresses and A P O details on inside and outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Griffin
Capper’s Farmer
Miss Griffin
Soil Conservation Referendum Passes in Polk County Vote
The Soil Conservation Referendum held September 23 in Polk County received strong support from landowners. At Osceola Extension Office and Stromburg REA office polling places, 134 votes favored and 9 opposed. The Extension Service thanks all who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Extension
Osceola
REA
Stromburg
Extension Service
Obituary of Robert Heitzman of Polk County Nebraska
Robert Heitzman born July 9 1869 in Uniontown Pennsylvania died September 22 after a long illness at age 75 years 1 month and 24 days. Survived by sisters Mrs John Buchta Mrs H H Reckmeyer Vertie Heitzman and brothers Will Al Clarence Heitzman. Funeral at his home with interment in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heitzman
Wm. Heitzman
Uniontown
Penn
Columbus
Nebr
Polk County
Robbert
John Buchta
H. H. Reckmeyer
Vertie Heitzman
Will
Clarence Heitzman
Osceola
Rural Schools Collecting Milkweed Pods for War Needs
Polk County rural schools and children answer Uncle Sam's call to gather milkweed pods for life preserver jackets for air pilots. Districts 18 39 52 67 60 62 11 33 70 and 41 participate with bags hung to dry. rain has no effect. War Hemp Industries will pick up pods. districts receive 20 cents per bag, with funds routed through County Superintendent Oliver McBeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Uncle Sam
Ar Board
Co. Supt
Oliver McBeth
Swede Home Socials and Church Event Noted
Residents from Swede Home and Osceola visited neighbors and relatives over the weekend. The Swede Home church youth group held a weiner roast Monday evening, with multiple local families hosting guests and sharing Sunday activities.
Deputy Ruth Stewart Resigns County Treasurer Post
Miss Ruth Stewart deputy county treasurer resigns effective October 15. Miss Dorothy Jones, previously in the AAA office, is appointed to succeed Miss Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stewart
Dorothy Jones
Triple A
Stewart
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Beatrice
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Jas. MccKeag Sr
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Thomas Bradshaw
Lincoln Air Base
Lewis ‘Berggren
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Herman Erks
Seward County
F.L. Rasp
Dean Davison
Roy Emmons
Alvin Burke
Wayne Rystrom
Geo. Steever
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Chas
Steever
Lloyd Lindgren
C. W. Hennings
Robert Vance
York
D. D. Newcomer
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Philips
D. E. Powell
Henry Olson Jr
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Sterling
Colo
Frank Baker
Clarence Carlson
E. C. Pryor
Winifred, Wayne
Ronald Beatty
Auburn
Ethel Mahl
Charles Steever
Keith Kindberg and Sons
Lowell Lindstrom
Robi. Burke
Ernest Salchow
Arborville
Maggie Austin
Hordville
Jess Austin
Central City
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Scottsbuff
G.I
A.P.O
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Floyd Everetts
Central ‘City
Ronald Sarow
Lily Chindgren
Petrus Nelson
Donald Turke
Anton Carlson
Kenneth Peterson
Ralph Kahler
Arthur Ekstrom
Young 'Peace of the
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Grant Willits
Florenne Larson
William ‘Larson
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Suzanna
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DR. Wassell
Donald O’connor
Peggy Ryan
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