Public aid recipient names withheld without board order
State Assistance Director Neil Vandemoer instructs against releasing names of individuals receiving federal and state aid without a written order from the state board of control. He thanks Platte County officials for stopping distribution of folders listing assistance payments and notes attorney general guidance that access requires board authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Neil Vandemoer
Platte County
Nebraska Federation of Taxpayers League
Vandemoer
Board of Control
Columbus Telegram
Frosted Sorghums Advice for Polk County Farmers
Polk county farmers are advised to cut frost damaged forage sorghums now to conserve roughage. Light frost does not affect quality but can cause prussic acid poisoning if not allowed to dry. Second growth is equally poisonous until killed by frost. Grain sorghums may stay standing to assess injury. heavy frost may require immediate cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Peterson
Osceola Faces Ulysses In Season Opener At Home
Osceola hosts Ulysses in the opening game of the season at 2 30 with Ulysses touted as a powerful foe though Osceola hopes to counter with new linemen while Dan Skin is sidelined. A large crowd is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Osceola
Ulysses-Stromsburg
Danskin
Bulldogs
Grasshoppers to be poisoned now in Polk County fields
Polk county farmers spread poison on wheat fields to curb grasshoppers. Bait available at Pierson Feed Mill in Osceola daily 8 am to 5 pm as temperatures stay between 75 and 90 degrees. More hoppers killed now means fewer next spring when eggs hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Pierson
Osceola
Osceola Hospital Births and Procedures Report
Mr and Mrs Holly Grossnick announce the birth of twins at Osceola Hospital on Tuesday September 27. The girl weighs four pounds eleven ounces and the boy four pounds seven ounces. Mrs George Buchta had tonsils removed on Wednesday morning. Mrs Oscar Imm and infant son were discharged Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Hospital
Holly Grossnickelaus
George Buchta
Oscar Imm
Polk County social notes list Sunday visits and dinners
A long column records numerous Sunday visits and dinners in Polk County. Families from Lincoln to Stromsburg Hampton Osceola and Grand Island share hospitality with McNeely, Sandell Detlof Klute Peter son Sundberg and others.
Local Teachers Host Goldenrod Conference
Osceola faculty hosted the Schoolmen's Goldenrod Conference at the schoolhouse with members from Stromsburg Polk Shelby Silver Creek and Clarks attending. Officers elected were Harry Vedder of Clarks president and C C Scofield of Shelby secretary treasurer. The group voted to discontinue one act play contests and replace them with exchanges of plays during convocations to foster better relations and education.
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Osceola
Roy Morgan Family Attends 40th Anniversary in Polk
Mr and Mrs Roy Morgan and their daughters traveled to Polk for a celebration marking the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Adolph Johnson of Clarks. The event was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Morgan
Polk
Adolph Johnson
Clarks
Clarence Bryant
Shelby Social Roundup Reflects Church, School, and Family Events
Shelby notes recount a Tuesday Methodist reception for Miss Westley and the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. A Thursday United Brethren reception honors Rev. Plymesser and Shelby High teachers. Local visits include Mrs. D. E. Smith from Lincoln and Mrs. Jessie Lucas’ updates on her son John Lucas after a Colorado injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Lucas
Veterans Hospital
Denver
North
Shelby
Grace Stilwell
Miss Stilwell
Louis Hasterty
John Rasp
Jean
H.C. Miller
Lutheran Hospital
Columbus
Kepner
Conrad Messing
Celia Thelen
Miller
Meetings to Elect Precinct Committeemen in 1939 ACA Program
Lloyd Treadway serves as chairman of the Polk county Conservation Committee announces meetings to elect precinct committeemen for the 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program. Sessions start at 8:00 p.m. in Osceola Platte Clear Creek Hackberry Stromsburg Canada Island Valley locations from October 4 to October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
District Court
Platte
Clear Creek
Eller’s
Hackberry
1.C.C.F
Stromsburg
Canada
Stramn’s
Island
Valley
M. E. Church
Lloyd Treadway
Polk County Conservation Committee
Six constitutional amendments on Nebraska ballot November 8
Nebraska voters will decide six constitutional amendments on November 8. Four amendments would permit the governor to appoint state officers now elected by voters. The ballot also includes repeal of the bank stockholders double liability law and a slot machine amendment to legalize games of chance for aged relief, alongside state and county office candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Special Services at St Pauls Lutheran Next Sunday
St Pauls Lutheran hosts special services on St Michael s Day with a Sunday School focus in morning and evening. Morning worship at 11 00 features Empty Water Pots. evening sermonette Christ s Teachers. attendance awards and a consecration service for Sunday School teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Board of Administration
Andrew Monson
Clarence Anderson
Leaguers
Luther League
Newman Grove
W F M S Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Women s Foreign Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church parlors with Mrs Otto Horst hosting. Officers elected: Pres Mrs Otto Horst, Vice Pres Mrs L M Merrick, Recording Sec Mrs Don Byers, Corresponding Sec Miss Madge Moore, Treasurer Mrs I J Merrick, Mite Box Mrs M Hennings, Stewardship Sec Mrs W H Clark, Kings Herald Mrs Richard Brooks, Light Bearers Mrs Edward Schnasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F.M.S
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Otto Horst
L. M. Merrick
Don Byers
Madge Moore
I. J. Merrick
M. Henning
Miss Lillian and Olive McBeth Visit Polk Guests
Miss Lillian McBeth and Miss Olive McBeth visited Polk last Tuesday as lunch guests in the home of Mrs. Martha Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian McBeth
Olive McBeth
Polk
Martha Saunders
HACKBERRY Brotherhood to host open meeting at Greens Chapel
The Brotherhood will hold an open meeting Friday evening September 30 at Greens Chapel with a program and a reception for the new minister. Lunch will be served by the Ladies Aid. Greens Chapel Ladies Aid meets October 13 with Mrs. C. B. Knerr and Mrs. W. L. Hollister hosting.
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Brotherhood
Greens Chapel
Ladies Aid
C. B. Knerr
W. L. Hollister
Simon VanDorn
Ernest
John Moore
Sarawach
VanDorn
J. F. Knerr
Harold Nordstrom
Storm Lake
Iowa
Esther Berggren
Wausa
Frey
Fort Collins
Colo
Albert Bloom
Fredric Youngdahl
Clarke Leon
Stromsburg
Keith Kindburg
Larry Dee
Burdette Obrist
Harry Obrist
Rolland Beatty
Auburn
John F. Knerr
Sarafuch
Ijl
North Loup
George McGee
Mabel McKeag
York
James McKeag Sr
Beverly Hennings
J. G. Rosdahl
Swan Larson
Robert Reiling
Ulysses
D. E. Powell
Fred Powell
Benedict
Fred Randall
Osceola
Curtis for Congress Radio Schedule Starts October 4
The Curtis for Congress radio programs begin Tuesday October 4 over KMMZJ and will air weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at one o clock Central Standard Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis For Congress
KMMZJ
C.S.T
Freshmen Initiation Blessed by Friendly High School Welcome
Last Friday at the school house freshmen dressed in old toys gathered before the seniors. The event, staged by the senior class and Miss Carlson, featured a nonabusive pledge led by new coach Mr. Cunningham. An afternoon assembly showcased talent then an evening auditorium program led to an all school carnival with nine skill games. Ruth Walgren won girls high score and Jackie Hastings boys high score. ice cream and wafers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carlson
Corrigan
Cunningham
O.H.S
Ruth Walgren
Jackie Hastings
Osceola Los Angeles Club Meets at Rustic Fern Dell Park
The Osceola Los Angeles Club gathered September 25 at Rustic Fern Dell Park near Griffiths Observatory. Attendees included Mrs Eugenia West Lierle, Nan Fonda and daughter Sylvia Fillman, and many others with couples and families joining in the pleasant park setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola-Los Angeles Club
Rustic Fern Dell Park
Griffith’s Observatory
Eugenia West Lierle
Nan Fonda
Sylvia Fillman
John
R.M. Gillespie
A. A. Young
Public Sale Advertising Guarantee Promotes Farm Auctions
Advertisers are told that weather delays will trigger free reprinting of sale bills. The notice promises large circulation and modern printing to attract bidders and offers assistance in arranging the bill. It stresses advertising as key to a successful sale and invites inquiries.
Mr and Mrs Harold Reeb Honored At Dinner
Polk residents hosted a seven o clock dinner Saturday night in honor of Mr and Mrs Harold Reeb of Osceola who depart for Greeley Colorado this week. Also celebrated were the birthday anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Lester Rehrs with a china ware gift. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Reed Mr and Mrs Lester Rehrs Mr and Mrs C A Carlson Mr and Mrs Harold Reed Mr and Mrs L E Blase Mr and Mrs W L Kerker and Mrs Will Garling and Elaine of Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Fredrickson
Ollie Johnson
Darrell
lLa-Verne Fredrickson
Lincoln
Darlene Johnson
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Robert McNeely
Loma
Elwood Sandell
N. E. McNeely
Gillam Neil
Stromsburg
George Reed
C. A. Carlson
Minnie Nicolgon
Robert Steenbock
V L. Kerker
Grand Island
Car! Detlof
Hampton
D. N. Mills
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Canada
Henry Sandell
LaVar
A. E. Sundberg
Edwin Anderson
C. O. Bodine
Hordville
A. W Shafer
Stanley Cooper
Walter Ruhlow
York
Hebron
R H. Bottom
Dave Carlson
Bud
Fremont
Oscar Johnson
Harlan
Victor Larson
Clarks
Robert Sigler
Osceola
Clarence Peterson
George McClure
Omaha
J. C. McClure
Wm. Kroger
Hattie Lindquist
Neil McNaught
Herbert Wurtz
Oscar Jones
Will Wurtz
McCombs
Grand Junction
Iowa
Lester Widga
E. W. Widga
Dorothy Pearson
Will Newton
L. C. Orendorff
Raymond Sundberg
Ernest Nierman Ardena
Norma
Zion Lutheran Church
Lincoln Creek
Lennis Lind
Emil Lind
Lillie
Lloyd Lind
George Reeb
Polk
Harold Reeb
Greeley
Colorado
V. L. Kerker
Sioux City
Lester Rehrs
Sunday Visitors Fill Osceola Area with Travel Notes
A long list of local residents and guests share weekend visits and travels. Eric Forslund and Anna Bloom visited Walfred Hellstrom near Osceola. Julesburg visitors left after a week with the Swans. Others include trips to Shenandoah Iowa and Minnesota, plus relatives in Michigan, Colorado, Nebraska towns, and multiple Sunday dinners.
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Eric Forslund
Anna Bloom
Walfred Hellstrom
Osceola
Ernest Campbell
Julesburg
Colorado
Iowa
Harold Goodrich
Pasadena
California
C. C. Goodrich
W. A. Atkinson
Awasa
Michigan
E. J. Harris
A. V. Eielson
Minnesota
H. J. Rinterman
Franklin
Upland
Bloomington
Isador Olson
Noreen Tailor Shop
Alice Singman
Morgan Lambert
Broken Bow
Chas. Lambert
P. W. Anderson
Lewis Wickland
Loup City
Lars Johnson
Wilson
Anderson
Wickland
P. A. Sundberg
Eugene Sundberg
Lincoln
Reuben Anderson
Gon Stanley
Anderson-Hirsch Wedding in Morse Bluffs Nebraska
Miss Pearl Anderson and Leslie Hirsch wed at the bride's uncle home in Morse Bluffs on September 16 with Rev. Weery officiating. Bride a Osceola High School '35 graduate wore wine lace and carried asters and zinnias. couple to live in Stromsburg after a wedding trip to Wahoo and Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Anderson
Henry Anderson
Osceola
Leslie Hirsch
J. L. Hirsch
Morsebluffs
Nebraska
James Hines
Weery
Vivian Hines
Irvin Hines
Hirsch
Osceola High School
Stromsburg
Wahoo
Prague
High School Elects Officers and Sponsors
The high school announces officer and sponsor selections by class. Freshman: President Carl Moore. Vice President Irvin Deeds. Secretary Treasurer Marylin Brown. News Reporter Lois Fleming. Miss Scholz sponsor. Sophomore: President Logan Danskin. Vice President Tom Rutter. Secretary Treasurer Donald Anderson. News Reporter Hollis McKeag. Miss Jackson sponsor. Junior: President Bob Wieseman. Vice President Ferne Kotlar. Secretary Treasurer Irma Stewart. News Reporter John Burritt. Miss Hulquest sponsor. Senior: President Bob Johnson. Vice President Isabelle Sigler. Secretary Treasurer Kenneth Almstrom. Miss Carlson sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Moore
Irvin Deeds
Marylin Brown
Lois Fleming
Miss Scholz
Logan Danskin
Tom Rutter
Donald Anderson
Hollis McKeag
Miss Jackson
Bob Wieseman
Ferne Kotlar
Irma Stewart
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Goldenrod
Osecola
Los Angeles
Mrs
Anderson—Hirsch
High School
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