Ten Years Ago August Rodeo At Burwell Recalls Local News
In August 1931, Donald Johnson Leo Wurtz and Edward Larson attended a Burwell rodeo. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Hans Nelson on July 12. Several families visited relatives in Pine Kansas and Boulder Colorado. Claus Peterson died suddenly of heart disease at 73. Church notices outline services for Lutheran Evangelical Free Methodist and Baptist congregations with meetings and union services. A card of thanks from the Larson families expresses gratitude for condolences and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Johnson
Leo Wurtz
Edward Larson
Burwell
Hans Nelson
Wenesday
Arthur Lowe
Hardville
L. A. Kahler
Maxine
Pine, Kansas
A. O. Larsen
Boulder Colp
A. D. Moline
Cortland
Kansas
Rolland Dahlin
Claus Peterson
A Sodergren
W P. i Miller
Ford
York
Union Pacific
McNeely
Albert
Colorado
F Myers
Gene
Local notes from Polk county and nearby towns dated August 19 1926
Fifteen years ago on August 19 1926 Miss Gladys Stouffer returned to nursing duties at St Luke's hospital in Denver with her father visiting. Mr and Mrs C J Allison visited the Hokenson Hotel purchase from Mr Wells of Madison. Rev and Mrs Skinner and daughter began a motor trip to Wisconsin. Wayne Hill and wife traveled to York to catch a train for Exelstor Springs Missouri for medical care. Munson Brothers began a county road project north of the Polk elevators to shorten farmer routes. J A Jones bought a 20 acre tract near Hordville and will move in fall. Fred Ziemke called to Burwell Er to the side of his taker Bens pis whites visiting Wars returned home. Mr and Mrs Jenking and Miss Lovella Crew of Weeping Water stayed with Mr and Mrs C J Crew. The Jenkins plan Bayard move and Miss Crew will teach in Osceola schools next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Stouffer
St Luke's Hospital
Denver
Margaret
C J Allison
Hokenson Hotel
Wells
Madison
Skinner
Wisconsin
Wayne Hill
York
Exelstor Springs
Munson Brothers
Polk
J. A. Jones
Hordville
Fred Ziemke
Burwell
Jenking
Mise Lovuella
Twenty Years Ago Social Notes August 1921
Miss Millian Kroger wed Homer Branting in Lincoln on August 17. Mrs. C G Jack hosted ten girls for daughter Margaret’s tenth birthday. Maurice Lindburg married Elva Hahn on August 17. Wilbur Whitacre family moved to the A W Burke farm after relocation. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Jones on August 12. Pete Shostrom suffers heat related illness. Florence Anderson returns from Pinebluffs Wyoming with Claus Morreson. Dick McConnell party visits Brownlee. Dennis Mills visits Fullerton with wife. W A Newton family to visit John Smith at Loup City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millian Kroger
Homer Branting
Lincoln
C. G. Jack
Margaret
Maurice Lindburg
Elva Hahn
Wilbur Whitacre
Kansas
A. W. Burke
Kearney
Harold Jones
Pete Shostrom
Pete
Florence Anderson
Pinebluffs Wyoming
Claus ‘Morreson
Dick McConnell
Sam McConnell
Brownlee
Dennis Mills
Fullerton
W. A. Newton
Loup City
John Smith
Local News Briefs Include Visits and Gatherings Around Town
Miss Janis Whitte of Seattle visits with her brother Jackie at the Johnson home. Howard Herbes and Junior join a Grand Island press meeting at the Yancey Hotel with Mrs. Fred Bartzat and children visiting Lincoln relatives. Arthur Axberg of Chicago visits the Anderson home for the week. Carl and Harlan Dose along with Mrs. Arthur Dose plan an indefinite visit to Riverton Wyoming. Jerald Cohagan visits Lincoln relatives. Mrs. Sadie Clark returns from Broken Bow after a ten day visit. Mrs. Charlie Shepherd Dale and Ruby Kentfield hosted in the Davis home. A. Carlson hosts Fred and Will Newton from Kansas City and Arborville for dinner. Found pair of men’s day-glasses to rightful owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Whitte
Seattle
Washington
Jackie Whitte
Elmer
Lizzie Johnson
Howard Herbes
Junior
Grand Island
Yancey Hotel
Fred Bartzat
Lincoln
Carl Delloff
Arthur’ Axberg
Chicago
Osacar Anderson
Carl Dose
Harlan Dose
Arthur Dose
Riverton
Wyoming
Winona Monument CO
Winone
Fred Newton
Kansas City
Kansas
Will Newton
Arborville
Official Proceedings of Polk Village Board 1941
The Polk Nebraska Village Board met August 6 1941 in regular session with all members present. Minutes approved and reports from marshal and treasurer accepted. David Eckahl bond as Village Marshal and Night Watchman approved. Bills audited and paid including Consumers Public Power Lincoln Tel Sauganis Elec and others totaling 103 61 and 300 for Julia Allison and J B Myers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
Marshall
David Eck@ahl
Merchal
Amd
Consumers Public Power District
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
G. M. HU
Ed Larson
Keelth Green
Bas Sauganis Elec. Co
Dave Eckdahl
Ross Goethe
Gust Westhmd
Floyd Lyle
Charles Wright
J. B. McDaniel
Viking Hall
Sundberg & Son
R. J. Allison
Davis Pharmacy
W C. Steel
Julia Allison
Lee
J B Myers
Uul
Strand Lumber Co
Village Board Adjourns to August 11 Meeting
Mrs Theo Larson P T Wurtz noted as present. There was no further business transacted and the Board was adjourned by the Chairman until Monday August 11 at 8 oclock p m. R J Allison Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Larson
T Wurtz
Lelle
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Boston
Polk Public School
INK Sheaffer
Polk, Neb
State Fair
Texas
Houes
THE
Polk Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Lutheran Church
Carl F. Juergenson
Evangelical Free Church
Ivan T. Carlson
Ladies Aid Wil
Reuben Hanquist
Charlie Ang
Walter Nyberg
Baptist Church
Rev. S Richardson
St. Paul Bible Institute
Methodist Church
W. Longacre
Camp Ground
Hordville M.E
First Baptist Church
R. M. Bailey
Jr Bypu
Sr. Bypu
Hordville Baptist Church
R M Bailey
Swede Plain
M. E. Church
Larson
Glarks Theatre
Clarks
NEBR
Frank Morgan
Westfall
the Colonel's Fine Liquor Store
Henry Rathien
York, Nebr
Atlas Mason
Nash
Weiners
Stromberg
Lloyd Stromberg
the Village Board
Adeara
Riverside Park
Central City
Skippy Anderson
Ook
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