Union and Local Church Services Highlight Community Week
Church notices detail multiple congregations in a small town including The Churches IM Lutherans and Free Methodist Bethany with services led by Rev L Heidemann and Rev F Evers. A union park service closes the series with a full program of worship, prayer, and Bible study plus boards and societies meeting dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran
Carl F. Juergensen
Rev L. Heidemann
Stapelhurst
F. Evers
Thayer
Evangelical Free Church
Union Park Service
Dist
School House
Clarks
Jr. Endeavor Choir
Methodist Church
Nebraska Congressman Carl Curtis on defense work and delays
The letter from Carl Curtis of Nebraska's fourth district discusses efforts to aid constituents seeking jobs in the National Defense program. He notes the White House becoming touchier on defense order progress and cites irritation over slowed emergency funding as high officials' personal funds appear to slow the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Defense funding stalls despite urgent needs and new weather forecast tech
A confidential defense analysis warns the armament program will cost about 20 million dollars over six years with Navy and Army timelines of four and six years respectively and annual maintenance at five billion. It notes idle airplane plants, halted shipbuilding, and limited tank orders while Congress and administration funding proceed. Separately, five day forecasts from the U S Weather Bureau rely on new tech, including a Boston ignition receiver, to save millions. Refugee children arriving from England and France require homes and a $63 cash outlay per child for visa, head tax, and insurance funds, with many offers but few completed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Army
Navy
Rom
White House
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Boston
Mass
Giberia
Japan
India
United States
England
France
New York
United States Committee of the Care of
Threatened to Leave Orphans Upon Arrival
A report notes a person or group warning they would leave a number of individuals as orphans upon arrival. No further context or specifics provided in the readable text.
Fatigue Called Imaginary Threat Warns Hartford Psychologist
Dr. George Ross Wells of Hartford warns fatigue is often imaginary from nonstop pace and tears. He prescribes rest and loafing, urges avoiding outside interference, and pursuing a reasonable goal for a happier life. Real estate taxes delinquent after September 1 bear 7 percent interest, says County Treasurer Leroy M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross Wells
Hartford, Conn
Leroy M. Smith
Polk County Weed Notice Ahead of Septembers Special Tax
Notice to landowners in Polk County Nebraska that road weed cutting is the duty of road overseers and costs will be charged as a special tax on adjoining landowners if not cut or destroyed by September 1. Board of County Commissioners urges action to avoid the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Board OF County Commissioners
Sheaffer Fountain Pens Gifted for York Nebraska Sale
Sheaffer Fountain Pens priced at 1000 dollars featured by Hannis Gift Shop in York Nebraska for a local sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaffer Fountain
Hannis Gift
York, Nebr
Official Proceedings of Polk County Commissioners 1940
Polk County Nebraska board meets in regular session August 20 1940 auditing claims for the County General Fund and paying salaries including Phil B Campbell Sophia Kresha Vava Pieters Lillian Timm LeRoy M Smith and Gunnard Peterson. Warrant totals listed with numerous vendors and contractors approved for services and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Phil B. Campbell
Sophia Kresha
Vava Pieters
James Cook
Roy W. Erickson
BSA
George K. Fox
Gant Publishing Company
Omaha Printing Company
Polk County Democrat Keystone Envelope Co
Olive M. McBeth Co
Lillian Timm
Clk
LeRoy M. Smith Co
Treas
Wit. Co. Atty
John I. Anderson Co. Cik. Co
Ruth Stewart
Nadine Croisant
Raymond Scholz
John A. Falk
K-B Printing Company
L. M. Merrick &Co
Carleton Anderson
Polk County Board actions span leases licenses and insurances
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approves a one year extension on the County Farm lease to March 1 1942 and approves a beer license transfer for Nick Eller to St Marys Catholic Church Osceola with return to Eller. It approves several insurance policies effective Sept 1 1940 and accepts two low sodium chlorate bids to Osceola Ware house, with Crouse Tex Drug Store and Farmers Union State Exchange tied at 760 per 100 lb drum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reece Clk Dist
Mark Timm
iHugh Johnston Labor Court House
Mdse
Leelee
J. EB. Steeple Food
Stromsburg
Farmers Union State Exch
John Deland
Hannah C. Johnson
Food Center
Pure Wood
Farmers Union State Ex. Food Center
R. M. McDonald
F. Branting & Sons
Siegel
R. B. Lytle
Harry Pratt
Iowa-Nebr Light & Power Co
Joel Hanson
Farmers Union Oil Co
Bush's Drug Store
V. Kosch
J Minier
Nordstrom Grocery Food
Road Equip
Roy Morgan
Contractors ‘Supply Co
Owen McClung
Robert Doner
Edward Schlesinger
Marion Abbott
Anchor Oil Corporation
Com. Dist
A. C. Twarling
A. W. Company Inc
Clifton E. Johnson
Will Wright
Sinclair Refining Co
JA. W. Company Inc
Polk County Democrat
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
Walter H Koehler
Nick Eller
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Osceola
Standard Fire Insurance
North Dakota
Springfield Fire and Marine Company
Springfield
Massachusetts
A. Isaacson
Standard Tire Insurance
Implement Dealers Mutual Insurance Company
Grand Forks
N. D
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
John A. Falk
Crouse-Tex Drug Store
Farmers Union State Exchange
Arthur C Twarling
John I
Anderson County
Bay Mare Colt and More Horses and Mulesupplies
Yard listing describes a bay mare colt yearling plus two to four year old mares and gray and brown mules. Pair weights listed 2800 for mares and 2900 for gray mules with a brown mule noted as smooth mouth at 1400.
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Free Methodist Church
W. H. Lee
Board of Trustees
Platte Valley Baptist Assembly
Swede Plain
M. E. Church
S. W. Longacre
Carl Curtis
Veapital & Ens
Lincoln State Journal
POLK
Nielsen’s
Fjernenfy
Mae
Missouri
Rockwell
Benedict
Marquette
Bradshaw
Jersey
McCormick-Deering
Arborville Sunday School
Ernest J. Ratliff
Geo. I. Myers
Eddie Larson
Citizens State Bank
Dempster
Emerson Gang
John Deere
Janesville
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