Eight Towns Form Cornhusker League For Eight Team Ball
Representatives from Aurora Stromsburg Osceola Central City Shelby Utica Geneva York met in York to establish the Cornhusker League. H C Duncan York named president Clarence Mitchell Aurora vice president Chas Bradwell York secretary. Directors cover eight towns with a Central City seat pending. A 21 game schedule runs May 5 to Sept 8 with three rounds of seven games. Town deposits of 50 dollars required, 16 dollar fines for no shows. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents youths. federal tax covered by league.
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York
Aurora
Stromsburg
Osceola
Central City
Shelby
Utica
Geneva
Cornhusker League
H. C Duncan
Clarence Mitchell
Chas
Bradwell
Mel Thompson
Clarence Mitchel
Clifford Riley
Polk County Men Discharged and Accepted for Armed Service
The Polk County Local Board lists registrants recently discharged from the armed forces and those accepted for service. Names include Herman Eklund Greshan Carl Gustafeon Osceola Chester L. Buchholz Shelby Leland J. Widga Polk Jess W. Salsbury Osceola Ernest E. Horacek Osceola Richard L. Yordy Shelby Vance F. Bard Osceola Dale A L Enyeart Shelby Raymond L. Czapla Columbus Carl J Eckblade Stromsburg Carl R Carlson Jr Osceola Gordon D Fossberg Polk Hilbert G Buchta Osceola Lloyd A Wittgren Polk Myron W Larson Osceola Lloyd A Boden Osceola Jack H Tindall Osceola John C Kantor Osceola Morris R Boden Osceola.
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Polk County
Herman Eklund
Greshan
Carl G. Gustafeon
Osceola
Chester L. Buchholz
Shelby
Leland J. Widga
Polk
Jess W. Salsbury
Ernest E. Horacek
Richard L. Yordy
Vance F. Bard
Dale A. L. Enyeart
Raymond L. Czapla
Columbus
Carl J. Eckblade
Stromsburg
Carl R. Carlson, Jr
Gordon D. Fossberg
Hilbert G Buchta
Armed Forces
Lloyd A. Wittgren
Myron W. Larson
Lloyd A. Boden
Jack H. Tindall
John C. Kantor
Morris R. Boden
Polk High Students Shine At Inter High Contest
Six Polk High School students competed at the Inter High School Contest in Kearney last Friday. Honors included Gordon Johnson placing second in General Science. About one thousand students from fifty schools participated. Hastings took first.
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Polk High School
Kearney
Polk
Arthur Bates
Ramona Sundberg
Kenneth Bedient
Margaret Gertsch
Gordon Johnson
RoDonna Lindholm
Hastings
New Catholic Parish Assured for Osceola
A new Catholic parish named St. Vincent is set to be established in Osceola after over forty local families signed a petition. Bishop Kucera has approved the plan, with Legion Hall to be purchased for church use and renovation to begin soon for services to start.
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Osceola
Kucera
Lincoln
Legion Hall
St. Vincent’s Parish
County Extension News Highlights Farm Programs and Oat Trial
A Grand Island radio conference for county agents aired on KMMJ as Polk County agents schedule Achievement Day for April 23. Nebraska grain testing notes Velvon Eleven barley’s high resistance to Toxic Soil and adds to certified grain lists. New Polk County Livestock Improvement memberships include Osceola and Shelby members. The service report shows 137 calls in March with regulatory notes on insemination schedules and driver licensing for grain transport using refund gasoline.
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KMMJ
Grand Island
Polk County
George Island
George Wieseman
Nellie Wisely
Nebraska
J. C. Switthack
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
Polk-Merrick
Highway
Polk and Merrick County
Agronomy Department
Velvon Eleven
Polk County Livestock Improvement Association
Louis & Willits
Clarks
L. M Nickel
Osceola
Arthur Langhammer
Shelby Herman Anderson
Carl G. Johnson
O D Rodene
Wethhave
Clay Wright
Division of
Motor Fuels
Wright
Public Health Nurse Week Promotes Community Education
Sponsored by Polk County Medical Society and national groups. The public health nurse serves as an educational consultant across home, school, and community. She has supported families during war, promoted health, reduced industrial injuries, and helped epidemics stay away from the shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
U.S. Public Health Service
Nebraska Organization For Public Health Nursing
Lincoln visitors center on weekend family gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartratt and family of Lincoln visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Detloff. Mrs. George Wuntz and Mrs. Glenn Green were Loup City visitors Saturday. Mrs. J. F. Hindman of Central City visited Sunday at the home of it and Mrs. A F Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bartratt
Lincoln
Karl Detloff
George Wuntz
Glenn Green
Loup City
J. F. Hindman
Central City
A F Smith
Arborville social notes show many local visits
A long list of Sunday visits and calls across Arborville and nearby towns. Families including the Bedients, Lytles, Whittemores, Fischers, and Ho ffman households share gatherings at homes in Arborville York Denver Lincoln and Benedict with travels from Be ve r crossing Palmer and Shanghai China mentioned in a letter from Wilard Larson.
Smith Repair Service man flies to Polk for tractor gear work
Arthur Smith of Smith Repair Service traveled from Schuyler to Polk on Monday to install a road gear on a TF-20 Farmall Tractor, an invention attributed to the local blacksmith. He landed in an alfalfa field east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Smith Repair Service
Schuyler
Polk
It's a Boy at the Lloyd Kroger Home
Lloyd and Ruth Kroger announce the birth of a son named Max Lloyd at St Francis Hospital Osceola on Friday March 29. Pleased father expresses happiness as the town learns of the new arrival.
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Lloyd Kroger
Lloyd
Ruth Kroger
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
Max Lloyd
Kroger
How Long Can It Last Weather In Nebraska
Polk County residents wonder how long the balmy spring spell will endure as Nebraskans enjoy green wheat fields pastures and budding trees. Optimists see it continuing, while an old resident cautions it may not last and rough weather could be ahead.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visits
Central City guests Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson and sons joined Mrs Nell McNaught and Fons for a Sunday luncheon. Crete visitors Mr and Mrs Leonard Feekin spent the day with Art Wilshusen and families. Ottumwa guests Mrs Maurice Baudowin and Diane returned home after a week with Mrs Martin Jones. The Stohls and Flodman families marked Mrs Flodman’s birthday with a Sunday visit.
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Frank Nelson
Central City
Will Kroger
Lloyd Kroger
Jeanelle
Nell McNaught
Fons
Glen
Leonard Feekin
Crete
Art Wilshusen
Maurice Baudowin
Diane
Ottumwa
Iowa
Martin Jones
Walter Stohl
Robert Stohl
Carroll Flodman
Market wheat corn and oats listed with egg prices
Fragmentary market snippets show wheat and corn prices with eggs and oats listed in terse figures. The data includes odd characters and unclear figures but indicates agricultural commodity quotes for the day.
Stomsburg Social Ties Mark Birthdays and Anniversaries
Residents and guests gathered for a midweek supper and evening in honor of Harland Fusby's birthday and the 45th wedding anniversary of his parents, Elmer and Mrs Fusby. The event also celebrated Mrs Nantkes' birthday with guests from Stromsburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Reed
Doris
Lynn
Russell Krebs
Don
Jin
Wilbur Nantkes
Richard
York
Elmer Fusby
Harland Fusby
Rex
Harland
Nantkes
Earl Carroll
Hollywood
Calif
A C. Morrill
A L. Hackett
Stromsburg
California
S A. Poster
Lincoln
Edina Olson
Esther Mattson
Fern Myers
Gothenburg
Frank Samuelson
Des’ Moines
Iowa
Evelyn Samuelson
Samuelson
Texas
A. Noreen
Nimrod
Columbus
Norman A. Amundsen
Penny Cheryl
Moline
Ill
Polk City and School Election Results
Results from Polk show village board trustees for two years with Marvin Fredrickson 161 votes, Lloyd Stromberg 159, Floyd Lyle 123. Walter Nelson 28, Clarence Bryant 26, Glenn Hill 17. School board for three years lists Everette Grea 117, Mrs. Josephine Strand 75, Lloyd Kroger 68, Carl Steelquist 66.
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Polk
Village Board of Trustees
Marvin Fredrickson
Lloyd Stromberg
Floyd Lyle
Walter Nelson
Clarence Bryant
Glenn Hill
Board of Education
Everette Grea
Josephine Strand
Lloyd Kroger
Carl Steelquist
Polk's New Theatre Set as Finest in Region
Polk's new theatre is under completion this month and will be the finest in the section. It features remodeled interiors, modern sound equipment, center entry ramps, side aisles, slanted seating for clear views, cushioned seats, and first run pictures to be shown locally by manager Joe Chantry of Osceola. Patrons can expect shows here before Central City, saving a long drive.
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iPolk
Isles
Joe Chantry
Osceola
Central City
Local farmers aid in wartime food conservation drive
Polk County farm families working with the Farm Security administration and credit facilities join the national effort to conserve foods. They maintain wartime production levels, track farm and home records, and plan production. County agents emphasize efficiency and the family garden as a key strategy with many farms planning dual gardens for fresh vegetables and bulk crops.
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Polk County
FSA
The Swede Home Church Fifth Sunday in ten
The Swede Home Church schedules Fifth Sunday activities including Sunday School at 9 16 am and Morning Worship at 11 am with Bible Study at 8 pm This Week lists Dorcas Society Friday Confirmation Classes Saturday 9 15 am Next Week Mid Week Lenten Service Wednesday and activities for Ladies Aid Lintheran Brotherhood Service Palm Sunday Holy Communion Good Friday service at noon Easter Sunrise Service Easter Evening 8 pm and a concert by the A Capella Choir of Luther College
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Dorcas Society
Ladies Aid
Lintheran Brotherhood
Luther College
Polk County Farmers Union Plans Osceola Convention
The Polk County Farmers Union holds its quarterly meeting at the American Legion Hall Osceola Friday April 5 1946 at 8 00 pm with J R Hansen state Educational Director as guest speaker reports from the state convention and special musical numbers. The Osceola Local will entertain and refreshments will be served.
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Polk County Farmers Union
American Legion Hall
Osceola
J. R. Hansen
Rebekah Lodges District 14 Meet in David City
The District 14 Rebekah Lodges gathered in David City on April 1 with over 90 visitors including Marie Dillin North Platte Assessor President Elsie Buchta and Edith Lancaster York. The event noted growth in membership across lodges and a fellowship dinner was held at the Congregational Church parlor. Attendees from the local area included Linnie Shafer Mabel Dornburgh Ada Dahlgren R E Merchant T D Otte and I Samuelson. The convention plans to meet with Pelk Lodge next spring.
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Rebekah
District 14
David City
David City Auditorium
Marie Dillin
North Platte
Elsie A. Buchta
Edith Lancaster
York
Linnie Shafer
Mabel Dornburgh
Ada Dahlgren
R. E. Merchant
T. D. Otte
I. T. Samuelson
Pelk Lodge
Lincoln Residents Host Birthday Surprise for Mrs Flodman
Maurice Lindberg of Lincoln spent several days with his parents Mr and Mrs M G Lindberg. A group of ladies surprised Mrs Vergil Flodman on her birthday anniversary Monday afternoon. The guests brought refreshments. David Swanson of Lincoln spent a few days with his mother Mrs Joe Swanson here.
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Maurice Lindberg
Lincoln
M. G. Lindberg
Vergil Flodman
David Swanson
Joe Swanson
Pastor Injured in Polk Skating Party Accident
Reverend A C Bates of Polk, a Methodist pastor, was injured at Havens when a skater struck him during a roller skating outing for youths. He emerged with broken ankles and hobbled back to the pulpit on crutches.
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A. C. Bates
Polk
Havens
Rural Schoolteacher Attacked by Dog in Osceola
Mrs. John Miller, Riv erside School teacher, is in St Francis Hospital Osceola with wounds to hands and leg from a German Police Dog owned by George Reed. Mrs Miller and neighbor Mrs John Stohl helped fend off the dog as pupils were bitten. two students were hurt and sent to Clark for care. The dog was shot and head sent to Lincoln labs where rabies testing could not be completed due to head damage.
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John Miller
Riverside School
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
George Reed
Pegors Wright Nuptials in Truman Minnesota
Miss Clarice Maxine Pegors of St Paul and Merlin E Wright of Osceola wed at Nashville Baptist Church Truman on Saturday March 27 at 8 pm. Attendant was Arlene Wright, sister of the groom. The bride trained as a nurse at Mounds hospital and graduated January 1. The groom, Polk High School 1988 graduate, served in the Navy and received honorable discharge in February. They plan a Nebraska trip before settling in Minnesota where he will farm and later attend electrician school.
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Pegors
Mounds ‘Hospital
St. Paul
Wm. Wright
Osceola
Polk High School
U. S. Navy
Nebraska
Wright
Minnesota
Electricians
Luther College A Cappella Choir Sings in Hordville
Luther College A Cappella Choir directed by Prof. Carroll Nygren performs sacred music at Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville on April 15 1946. Forty youths from high school and college age present transcriptions by Wennerberg and Bach plus Russian liturgical pieces with Rev Floyd Lauersen accompanying and delivering a greeting from the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Hordville
Carroll Nyggren
Nygren
Jesus Christ
Wennerberg
Jesus
J Sebastian Bach
Mathew Lundquist
Peter Thack
Minneapolis
Gretchaniouff
Floyd E. Lauersen
F. Melus Christiansen
Polk Commercial Club Plans April Get Together Speaker
The Polk Commercial Club schedules an informal meeting on April 15 with Paul Gilbert, Secretary of the State Game and Fish Commission, as guest speaker Laiich to follow the program. Tickets cost 100 dollars and are available from Albert Sundberg, Leo Wurtz, or C J McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Commercial Club
Paul Gilbert
State Game and Fish Commission
Laiich
Albert Sundberg
Leo Wurtz
C J McCoy
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Duane Newton
Darwin Newton
Junior Sealey
Glen Eisler
Duane Hahn
Wallace Lind
Waldon Walz
Kenneth Upton
LeRoy Anderson
Jack Witte
Marjorie Dahlin
P.t.s
Mission Camp
P. Th
The
Omaha World Herald
County Extension News
Birdie
CWNU
Arborville Way
Lewis Stark
Herbert Bedient
Bradshaw
Fred Bedient
Ben Peterson
Earl Stevens
Carl Larson Bob and James
Esther Peterson
A. A. Barr
Virginia Barr
Ted Olte Jr
Denver
Jack Stewart
R O Whittemore
Bud Sehnasse
Charles Lytle
C A, Whittemore
A O Whittemore
Ted Otter
Baby
York Hospital
William Dayton
Joan
D. D. King of
Charles Lyne
H. J. Bedient
F W. Bedient
C J. McCoy
Bennie Jo Baker
H J. Bedient
W. Bedient
Carl Bedient
Arborville
Dean Lindburg
Robert Stevens
Johnnie Semple
Palmer, Neb
W. J. Fisher
P. J. Jensen
Beaver Crossing
Ralph Fisher
Vivian Anderson
Laramie
Wyoming
Will Green
H. J
John Hansen
Martin Hofffman
John Bills
Ester Lackey
Martin Hoffman Jr
Orlie van Ostrand
Arlene
D. C. Morris
Harry Anderson
Wilard Larson
Shanghai
China
Guy Wildman
Benedict
High Presser
Homer
Pastor Hurt
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