Rebekahs of District 14 Convene in Polk
Rebekahs from Bellwood David City Rising City Shelby Osceola and Polk met in Polk for the 26th annual session drawing 116 registrants. District officers were seated and new officers elected led by Lillian Sargent and Margaret Hayhurst with guest Edna Camp of Gibbon addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Bellwood
David City
Rising City
Shelby
Osceola
Polk
Lodge
Ivan Cramer
Ella Dahlin
Laura Merchant
Katherine Norton
Sisters of Rising City
Eastern Star Chapter
Wilda Holmes
Margaret Hayhurst
Rebekah
Bellwood Lodge
Sisters of David Cit
Mssree Hore Cee
Edna Camp
Gibbon
State Assembly
Camp
Lillian Sargent
Reba Conrad
Lois Grossnicklaus
Josephine Ostbart
Visit Notes Highlight Local Family Guests
Mrs. Richard Wood and family visited Friday through Sunday at Page with Richard's grandparents Mr and Mrs R Copes who returned home with them and lent Monday for Lincoln. Mrs E B Koon of York and daughter Mrs Pauline Ashton of Lincoln were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Theo Larson and Mrs Martha Larson. Mr and Mrs Noel Kealiher and children were afternoon callers, Mr and Mrs Stanford Ang visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Stohl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wood
Page
Richard
R. Copes
Lincoln
E. B. Koon
York
Pauline Ashton
Buster
Theo Larson
Martha Larson
Noel Kealiher
Change of Show Time at Polk Theatre
Lawrence Gordon, manager of the Polk Theatre, announces in April weekday shows start at 8:00 p.m. with Sunday performances at 7:30 p.m. The change affects all regular weekday performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Theatre
Laurence Gordon
Lawn Experts Urge Spraying Now for Weeds
John Furrer, assistant extension agronomist, says common lawn weeds like henbit shepherds purse dandelions and chickweed are growing fast and blooming in some areas. He recommends spraying with 2 4 D and following label directions, noting temperatures of 60 degrees or higher are suitable for effective application.
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John Furrer
Extensaion Agronomist
College of Agriculture
Furrer
Community Notes and Social Visits in North Blue
North Blue residents share church activities with Rev C W Long service and Sunday school at 10 00 AM. Local social events include family birthdays anniversaries and visits among Blase Peetzke Rahrs Mundt and Heiden households with several open house dinners in Benedict Central City and Hampton.
Auxiliary Contributions To Community Hall From Card Party
The American Section Auxiliary hosted a February benefit card party at the Community Hall to raise funds for kitchen articles. They earned 377.52 dollars and formed a four member committee to purchase and donate items including roaster, utensils, bowls, knives, and pans to the hall for use by local organizations and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Secion Auxiliary
Margaret Jones
Ella Dahlin
Frances Widga
Arnold Neuhaus
G. B
Local Family Gatherings Mark Weddings and Anniversaries
The community shares celebrations and visits as families travel to see relatives and honor a 65th wedding anniversary. Attendees include the Schulze family, the Blas% and Werner groups, and guests for Art Dose’s 19th wedding anniversary. Kenneth Ziegelbein faces surgery in Germany while serving in France.
Light Vote Sets Village and School Election Outcomes
Village election attracted 132 voters and the school election 142. Incumbents on the Village Board were re elected with 89 and 85 votes. New School Board members are Dean Myers and Alton Wilhelms with Myers leading at 91 votes.
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Tha Village
Village Board of Trustees
Charles Peter Bod
Leo Wurtz
Merle Stromberg
Vern Jones
Dean Myers
Alton Wilhelms
Board of Education
Myers
Local Friday Socials In Aurora Area Family News
Fr examples show Mr and Mrs Wayne Ramsey and daughters hosted by Mr and Mrs Wallace Junge. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Ivan Cramer and others, with farewells to Poll residents heading to Tampa Florida. A hospital call to Amun Wall after appendectomy and Easter dinner at Milton Anderson home with multiple guests are listed in local notices.
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Wayne Ramsey
Wallace Junge
Cpl
Leland. Anderson
Poll
Sunokiy
Arnold Blase
York
Tampa
Florida
Clara Blase
Walter Roems
Nessrs
Mmes
Adolph Dose
Gilbert Blase
Gerhard Dose
Victor
Harold Blase
Milton Anderson
John Johnson
Morris Johnueaon and Sons
Mary McCumber
Stromsburg
Cordon Smith
Rising City
Newborn Dennis Lee Peterson Born Monday at Stromsberg Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson welcomed a son Dennis Lee on Monday April 6 at Stromsberg Hospital weighing seven pounds. The birth announced in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peterson
Dennis Lee
Stromsbirg Hospital
Med stah Presented by Polk Church Choirs Tonight
Tonight in the high school auditorium the seven combined Stromsburg church choirs under the Palk Community Chorus present Med stah. A free will offering will help cover expenses for singers traveling to Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palk Community Chorus
Stromsburg
Polk
Staaf family visits in Arthur and Clarkstown social
Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg and David visited Mrs Strombergs parents Mr and Mrs Fred Peterson at Arthur Iowa over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Robert Lindahl of Clarks were Friday night supper guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Henry Kisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Stromberg
David
Richard Sealey Sr
Robert Lindahl
Clarks
Thair
Henry Kisler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Stanford Ang
Mrs
Rlbert Stohl
North Blue News
C. W. Long
Perpetiben
Mr. and
Mire
Clarette Peetzke Sr
Jake Zeleny
Seward
Bobby Blase
Clarence Rahrs
Robert
Vic Blase
Otto Wilshusem
Ehmer Wilshusen
Raymond Sagehorn
Ervin Light
Mary Blase
Fred Laes
Victor Kerker
L. E. Blase
Carl Mundt
Herb Mundt
Hampton
Ed Dobberstein
Clarence Peetzke
Alfred Kohtz
Central City
James Person
Wayne Person
Emil Wilshusem
Kenneth
Annette
Marvin Schulze
Carl Blase
Gib Blase
Hugo Person
Kenneth Bjorkman
Kenneth Person
Elida
Raymond Heiden
Benedict
Clarence
Elmer Rahrs
Heiden
Norman Reetz
Jerry Klute
Air
Louis Bamesberger
Walter Gerkensmeyer
Marvin Sagehorn
Nickerson
Elmer Wilshusen
Minmée Klute
Laverne Klite
Mit
Laverne Schulze
Kearney
Harold Kohtz
Otto Junge
Ruby Nixon
Wm. Ziegelbein
Kenneth Ziegelbein
Army Hospital
Weisbaden
Germany
Coubkt
France
Art Dose
Alvin Smith
Min
Allen
Martin Smith
Ray Werner Homee
Ernest Lott
Pat Newton
Nancy
Polk County
Walter Reaselle
Dean Ostberg
Reuben Anderson
Leo Wutts
Aurora Hospital
Amun Wall
Sam Wall
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