Local visits and family gatherings across Nebraska towns
Shannon Shafer and his mother visited in Omaha and York with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blair and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Preston. California trip plans for Henry Sandell. Numerous Sunday dinners and birthday observances for Carl Salchow Marvin Nelson and Donald. Fortnightly social calls featured in Clarks York Bradshaw Osceola and Lincoln with extended family and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Shafer
Omaha
Linnie Shafer
Bill Priest
Hennie Seymour
Johnnie Preston
York
Lloyd Blair
Henry Sandell
California
Heningson
Shafter
Will Garling
George Reed
Chas. Carlson
Carl Salchow
Marvin Nelson
Ernnest Salchow
Walter Nelson
Nelson
R. E. Burke
Earl Burke
Harold Swan
Pearl Blakeny
Stroms
Surg
George Burke
Nihe
Frank Adelson
Willard
Jimmie
Roy Nelson
Clarks
Curtis Fulton
Shelton Freeman
Apeline
Kansas
Max Nelson
New York
Max
Tony Cantafanti
Rockford
H. Bush
van Bush
Geo. Wright
Osceola
John Larkin
4A Bradshaw
Raymond @cockey
Emory Cramer
County Judge L M Merrick Notice Dated December 10 1946
A dated legal notice from County Judge L M Merrick references action on December 10 1946 with seal and signatures shown. The text includes December 12 19 26 as part of the record stamp and official dating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M Merrick
Polk County
Nebraska
Lincoln
Ray C. Johnson
Reds Seek To Guide U. S. Foreign Policy
A Chamber of Commerce report on Communist activity says American Communists target the State Department and foreign policy. It notes use of fronts and controlled groups to pressure policy and claims Communists have driven faithful public servants from government by labeling individuals reactionary and Fascist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
State Department
Commerce Chamber Urges Red Expose of Communist Ties
The United States Chamber of Commerce report calls for legal disclosure of Communist Party members and funding. Led by Francis P. Matthews, it urges government and private groups to expose Communist infiltration with fact gathering and patriotic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
United States
Chamber of Commerce of
National Chamber
Francis P. Matthews
Omaha
Christmas Boxes From Roman Times to Boxing Day
The piece traces Christmas boxes from Roman Saturnalia to medieval Mass offerings to priests and later tradesmen. It notes Pepys and Swift mentioning boxes in their writings and describes the bellman as a forerunner of the postman who delivered poems and reminders on Boxing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepys
Swift
Stella
Harry
Legends of Ancient Yule Log Customs
The article recounts myths around the Yule Log including required clean handling and warnings about certain people. It notes Tyrolean customs decorating the log with paper flowers and ribbons and says wine is poured by the youngest child with a prayer for warmth food rest and heavenly peace.
Southern Customs Have Remained at Christmas
Negro families of Virginia keep a unique gift exchange ritual on Christmas Eve. A sheet stretched over the dining table holds notes with names as gifts are secretly placed for each person. The morning reveals the presents, followed by a breakfast with eggnog and a day of shared meals as guests arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ash Yule Log and Christmas Legend Recalls Ash Wood
The article notes the Yule log tradition long tied to ash wood. It explains a legend that ash fire warmed Mary and Jesus during their early washing and dressing, highlighting a historic home Christmas custom.
Polk County Commissioners Hold December Session
Polk County Nebraska officials audit claims across funds including County General and emergency relief. Board approves deposits, bonds, and transfers, with detailed fund allocations and payments to vendors, road crews, and insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
County General Fund
Augustine Company Election Supplies
Branting Hardware
Dorothy Brigham
Phil B. Campbell
Consumers Public Power District
S J Harless
S. J Harless
Homer Hastings
Johnson Appliance Co
Gamble Stores
A. S. Nelson
Gunnard Peterson
Polk & Butler Ins. Co
Polk County Extension Service
J T Stanton
The
University Publishing Co
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Ohaalk
Warwick
Key Peace
Owen McClung
Mother’s Pension Fund
Evelyn Schwartz
Edith Hoffman
Mileage
Ctaig Andeverger
Omaha Printing Company
Russell Anderson
Sedeenees
City Market
Albers & Alcorn
Chas E. Hastert & Son
Souree
D A. Lubricant Co., Inc
Brease
Oberg & Son
Thelen
Marion Thomas
Coe
Arthur Cederberg
J. C. Cotton
Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assn
Johnson Chev. Co
Arthur S. Nelson
Osceola Temaits
Davis Pharmacy
Eeokatas
S. J. Harless
Justus Johnson
Floyd Lyle
Overland Sand & Gravel Co
Core
Terrill Motor Co
Special Bridge Fund
Capital Bridge Co
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Polk
Oliver McBeth
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Board of County
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United States Brewers Foundation
York City Auditorium
Harlem Globe
Trotters
Goose Tatum
Ted Strong
Bob Hallisey
Geo Anderson
Globe Trotters
Life Magazine
St. Joseph’s
St. Mary’s
G. I
H. S
York Chamber of Commerce
Wegner
Central City
Nebr
Central City Marble & Granite Works
Paul T Wurtz
Leo W. Wurtz
U. S
Commerce Chamber
Red
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
OF County Commissioners
Iron Dare
Capital Bridge Co. Steel Bridge
Albert Hoffer
Lawrence Hoffer
Capital Bridge Co. Metal Pipe
Peeves
Verlin Johnson
Leo Norman
Duane Swanson
Einer Swanson
We Peeseee
Hiner Swanson
Eeee Vse
Johnson Chey. Co
E. Tee
Sigler Garage
Stromsburg Bank
Stromsburg
Citizens State Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Live Stock National Bank of Omaha
Diachacses
Polk & Butler County Farmers Insurance Company
John T Anderson
John I Anderson
John I. Anderson
T. A. Reece
L. M. Merrick
Eola
Tor
Coun
Cour
America
James Melton
Harvest OF
Howard Barlow
Lyn Murray Chorus
NBC
Auditor of Public Accounts
John S. Anderson
American Legion Dance
Land Bank Cooperative Credit System
Your National Farm Loan Association
W. J. Stead
High Prairie School
Platte River
Farmall
J.D
Deering
VanBrunt
P&o
Lister
New Ideal
Dempster
Swede Home Brotherhood
Reuben V. Swanson
Noble & Merrick
Citizens State Bank of Polk
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