Popular couple honored on wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Oscar Gustafson celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening. Attending were Alfred Gustafson Rudolph Gustafson Elwood Sandell Reuben Gustafson and family from Hordville C R Leach Carroll Erickson M Hordville W A Stevens and Blanche Paul Stevens Irvin Anderson J Hahn Stromsburg and their families. A social hour followed and a supper was served. The guests presented the couple with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar .Gustafson
Alfred Gustafson
Rudolph Gustafson
Elwood Sandell
Reuben Gustafson
Hordville
C. R. Leach
Carroll Erickson
M Hordville
W. A. Stevens
Blanche
Paul Stevens
Irvin Anderson
J. Hahn
Stromsburg
Lindahl Picnic Held at Osceola City Park
A Lindahl family picnic took place in Osceola City Park on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Lindahl and daughter from Paxton, Mr and Mrs Bryan Graves and family, Miss Viona Edlund near Marquette, Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson, Mr and Mrs Robert Lindahl and family from Clarks, Mr and Mrs Ilrof Ostberg and family, and Mrs Chas Lindahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindahl
Osceola
Clarence Lindahl
Paxton
Bryan Graves
Viona Edlund
Marquette
Grant Johnson
Robert Lindahl
Clarks
Ilof Ostberg
Chas. Lindahl
Osceola Theater Adds Modern Popcorn Machine
Osceola manager Frank Klein installs a new popcorn machine in the Muse Theatre lobby. It promises high quality popcorn and also produces caramel corn, potato chips, cheese chips, and other dainties for theater guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Klein
Muse Theatre
Carmel
Peter Campbell
Lincoln
Owen Hurst
Campbell
Saunders County
Wahoo
Nebraska
Ates
R. J. Martin
Charleston
Iowa
John Michal
Martin
Alice Matheson
JL. M. Smith
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
F. W. Schumann
Sandra
Missouri
D. W. Adair
Gertrude
California
Oregon
Utah
C. Gail Perry
Perry
Alma
Colorado
al Strauss
Fremont
James Jackson
Country Club
W. O. Hansen
S. P. Johnson
M. A. Mills
Geo. Craven
L. E. Wilson
Raymond, Nebr
Osceola
Local Family Moves to Farm Near Town
Mr and Mrs Gordon Eno and their children moved their household effects from the Taylor House to the farm home of Mr and Mrs August Nelson east of town last week Gordon plans to gain practical farming experience while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Eno
August Nelson
Fire at Olaf Nyberg Farm Stack Endangers Barn
Fire crews were summoned to the Olaf Nyberg farm home around noon Thursday to fight a straw stack blaze that threatened a nearby barn. The Nybergs were away in Columbus, wind aided suppression, and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Nyberg
Arborville Scheapler Family Reunion at Aurora
A Scheapler family reunion was held at Streeter Park in Aurora on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Vogt and family of Nebraska City, H Joseph and family of Palmer, John Wall and family, Anna Scheapler, Jerry Worth and family of Hampton, Charles Norquest and baby of McCool, Frank Scheapler, Henry Blase and daughter, Paul Wurtz and Leo Wurtz of Polk, H Brokman of York, John Brokman of Bradshaw, and Sophia Scheapler and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville
Aurora
Scheapler
Streeter Park
John Vogt
Nebraska City
H. Joseph
Palmer
John Wall
Anna Scheapler
Jerry Worth
Hampton
Chas. Norquest
McCool
Frank Scheapler
Henry Blase
Paul Wurtz
Leo Wurtz
Polk
H. Brokman
York
John Brokman
Bradshaw
Sophia Scheapler
Petrus Nelson
John Lind
Texas
Gust ™ Chindgren
A. Swanson
Hultman
Genoa
W. Walter
Omaha
Arthur Swanson
Edgar Hultman
George
Pairfield
Toole
Fred Youngdahl
Jkenneth Peterson
Edna ‘Johnson
Ronald Sarrow
Columbus
Frank Bolton
Roy Anderson
Luther Rhoades
Benedict
Fred Bergins
Osceola
Corrine Beckstrom
Eunice Swanson
Lavina Swanson
Kearney
Luther League
Bertrand
Wallace "Monson
Ted Nelson
Joseph Sward
Warren J Johnson
Alan Jo
Ansel Fredrickay
Ivan Sundberg
Hastings
Mr. Sun
George Bush
Lillie Chindgren
Miriam Chorus
Is Es
Victor Newman
Herman Jones
Carlson
Milton Anderson
Stromsburg
August Matson
Kenneth Peterson
C. A. Sward
Ministerial Association
Pawnee Park
Birthday Honorees and Social News From Riverside Park
Honored on Chas Scheapler birthday with neighbors and families attending a Sunday gathering. Other items note visits, picnics at Riverside Park, an Ice Cream Social at Town Hall, California move for LeRoy Bowers family, and several family events in Polk Benedict Lincoln and Bradshaw areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Whittemore
Jack Stewart
Geo. Brown
Central City
Riverside Park
Arborville Missionary Society
Town Hall
LeRoy Bowers
California
Russel Bowers
Polk
Chas. Bowers
Chas
Smith
Fred
Shad Strupe
Wallace
Sherwood
Benedict
Miss. Chas
Wyatt
Ethel Flick
Will Bedient
Waco
Marie Mundt
Carl Berger
York
Harold Bedient
C. C. Burgess
F. C. McMurrin
IF. W. Bedient
Bradshaw
Clara Mundt
Mundt
Norman Dobberstein
Betty Guidinger
Lincoln
Harry Guidinger
W. J. Nelson
Stockham
Carl Mundt
Crete
Dorothy Bedient
W. E. Green
Chas. Dahlgren
Maurine Dahlgren
Oklahoma City
Okla
Strand Family Reunion Held at Fairbury Park
The Strand family reunion gathered at City Park in Fairbury on Sunday for a noon picnic and an afternoon visit. Attendees included Oscar Strand and family, Paul Strand and baby, Harold Strand of Polk, plus relatives from Hastings Lawrence Neb Clay Center Verona Ft. Morgan Alexandria Powell and others. Relatives anticipated the Swede Plain Church annual picnic at Buckley Park Stromsburg Friday with a promised enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Fairbury
Oscar Strand
Paul Strand
Harold Strand
Polk
E. Hullquist
Hastings
LaMoine Wisen
Lawrence
Neb
Edw. Wisen
Clay Center
Ida Wisen
Verona
Carl Olson
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Fred Dean
Alexandria
C. Olson
Gust Anna and
Oscar‘Olson
Powell
Swede Plain
E. E. Pengelly
Buckley ‘Park
Stromsburg
Upton Visits Sister in Jayem Wyoming
Ralph Upton visited his sister Mrs. Bob Ingle in Jayem Wyoming on Wednesday. The Ingle family later returned home with Mr. Upton for a joint visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Upton
Jayem
Wyo
Bob Ingle
Ingle
Mr. Upton
Polk County Farmers Hold Annual Picnic at Buckley Park
The Polk County Farm Bureau sponsored a large picnic at Buckley Park Stromsburg featuring V. Vaniman of the American Farm Bureau Federation who spoke on farm legislation and economic equality for agriculture. 4-H Club from Osceola performed and local readings and music were presented. Enoch Ekstrand and G L Woodsworth outlined progress toward rural electrification and district staff urged cooperation before wiring. Coffee was served by the Stromsburg Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Farm Bureau
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
V. Vaniman
National Organization
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jolly Workers 4-H Club
Osceola
Arvid Peterson
Marie Ingalls
Shelby
Kelly Sisters
Perys C. Nelson
Polk County Public Rural Power District
Enoch Ekstrand
G. L. Woodsworth
Mathematics of Swindling and Slot Machines Banished in Riverside
A Riverside Illinois study by high schoolers tested slot machines showing a classroom machine returned 59 percent of deposits, while citywide machines averaged 21.5 percent winnings. The seven students urged banning the devices due to their appeal to children and links to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Ill
Atlanta Journal
Polk Plans Limited Celebration If Crop Prospects Improve
At a Thursday business meeting it was decided Polk will hold no town celebration this year unless crop prospects brighten. If conditions improve, a small fair may be staged in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Johnsons Visit From Omaha Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Wallace Johnson and baby from Omaha spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wallace Johnson and Baby
Omaha
Chas. Johnson
Swede Home Gatherings and Visits Around Osceola
Local social notes recount visitors and gatherings across Osceola and nearby towns. Families such as Nelsons Linds Hultmans Swansons and Bergins hosted Sunday and Monday calls. Picnics at Columbus and Osceola, Luther League attendees at Bert rand, and a Miriam Chorus gathering highlight community life.
Mrs. Lindburg Visiting Relatives In Marquette
Mrs. C. H. Lindburg of Marquette arrived Sunday to spend a few days visiting Mrs. Will Lindburg and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lindburg
Marquette
Will
Will Lindburg
Jobs abundantly available for University students
State University officials report rising student employment as conditions improve. About 55 percent of male students and 34 percent of female students were employed last year with improved earnings for self supporting students. NYA funds may continue and typical earnings ranged from modest sums to $650, with meals often covering 21 meals weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
NYA
Univeralty of
Nebraska
National Youth Administration College
Local families visit after Free Methodist Conference
A large group of relatives from Grand Island No Platte and surrounding areas gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Neil McNaught on Sunday before continuing home from the Free Methodist Conference in Lincoln. The guests included EB Kroger and family Chas Smith and Fred Peterson Carl Steelquist and family Will Kroger Lloyd Kroger and Hazel Nelson and Ed Coover and sister R Upton family hosted by the McNaughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. G. Kroger
Grand Island
Chas. Smith
Fred
Ben Peterson
Carl Steelquist
Will Kroger
Lloyd Kroger
Hazel Nelson
Neil McNaught
Ed Coover
No. Platte
R. Upton
Lincoln
Hordville and Surrounding Families Attend Picnics and Visits
Local residents and relatives from Hordville and nearby towns traveled to Nebraska towns including Funk, Tilden, Stromsburg, and Lincoln for visits and summer activities. Families shared meals, hosted guests, and attended club meetings and social gatherings. Notable names include the Nelsons Rodines Bodines Carlson Erickson and Knauss with multiple extended family visits noted.
Colored Singers at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Cotton Blossom Singers a group of Colored Ladies from Piney Woods Mission Mississippi will perform at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday evening August 15. Admission is a free will offering. The Walther League hosts an Ice Cream Social after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IM. Lutheran Church
Marguerite Johnson Honored At Beatrice Party
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson hosted a Monday evening event honoring their daughter Miss Marguerite of Denver Colorado. Attendees included Mesdames Kroger Wurtz Peterson Stevens Herbes Davis Samuels Stroupe Johnson laure gis and Misses Myers Deuker Madison Schrader Nelson Stevens McDaniel Alfred Von Hausen among others. The gathering featured games and a late luncheon prepared and served by Mrs. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Johnson
W. J. Johnson
Marguerite
Denver
Colo
Mesdames Lloyd Kroger
Leo Wurtz
Albert Peterson
Paul Stevens
Howard Herbes
F. W. Davis
Mervin Samuels
Shad Stroupe
Don Johnson
Lloyd Lind
John Laure Gis
Beatrice
Ferne Myers
Emalyne Deuker
Marie Madison
Rachel Schrader
Hazel
Gertrude Nelson
Iva Stevens
Mildred McDaniel
Phyllig Alfred
Edna von Hausen
Mrs. Johnson
Local families visit Bryant home Friday evening
Mr and Mrs Adolph Johnson and son from near Clarks join Mr and Mrs Arthur Emken and family from near Benedict along with Mrs Ralph Upton and children and Mrs Olive Upton as guests in the Bryant residence Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Johnson
Near Clarks
Arthur Emken
Near Benedict
Ralph Upton
Olive Upton
Clarence Bryant
Businessman Evangelist to Speak at Polk Bible Camp
The Annual Young People's and Sunday School Conference of the Nebraska Evangelical Free Churches will be held at Polk Bible Camp August 17 to 22. C B Hedstrom of Chicago will headline as speaker for the final three days, with Nebraska pastors and furlough missionaries also addressing attendees. Citizens are urged to welcome visitors and make them feel at home during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Evangelical Free Churches
Polk
C. B. Hedstrom
Chicago
America
Hedstrom
Sandy Weavethiem
Heat Safety and Diet Advice for Hot Weather Work
Health notes advise workers in hot factories to drink salted water and eat light meals. Tips include wearing white, loose clothing, hats for sun exposure, slow routines, and pasteurizing milk at home. Emphasis on vegetables, fruit, and avoiding heavy fuels while outdoors.
Pengellys Visit Geneva Relatives This Friday
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Pengelly and family drove to Geneva to visit relatives on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E.pengelly
Geneva
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Chas. Scheapler
Otis Waak
Fred Dobberstein
Henry Mundt
Chris Waak
State University
Little
Robin Nelson
Funk
Nebr
Amos Nelson
Wilmer Rodine
C. O. Rodine
Ruth Rodine
Edith Glad
Hazel Johnson
Mildred
Marion
Stanley Westland
Malica
Minn
Evelynne Phillips
Imogene Andersen
Miracle Cooking Club
Loraine Lampshire
Mesdarhes Frank King
Albin Nelson
E. B. Holmes
Extension Club
Agnes Weburg
Clifford Benson
Edgar Anderson
Bertrand Front
Randahi
Charles Peterson
LaVern
Harlan
Lillian Weed
Myrtle Randahl
Henrietta Knauss
Minden
LaVern Peterson
Walter Maronde
Tues
Randahl
Soren
Sen
R. M. Bailey
High
Roscoe M. Bailey
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