Community extends appreciation to Pastor and Mrs Bauer
Hordville area groups record a busy December with caroling at Parkview and Central City hospital, hosting Christmas parties, making wreaths for health facilities, and a church love offering for Pastor and Mrs Dick Bauer. A program followed the Appreciation Supper with vocal music by Mrs Friesen and Herb Rozhart on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bauer
Baptist Church
Jolene Fowler
Peg Schulze
Tim Schulze
Cindi Blase
Dana Bankson
Rick Larson
Sharon Ivers
Royal Neighbors
Roger Clayton
Bradshaw
Polk News Briefs Include Funeral Attendees and Visits
Mr and Mrs Stephen Gustafson and Stephanie visited Allan Pickrel for Sunday coffee. Stephanie attended a German Christmas party in Grand Island Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg and Mr and Mrs Dick Sealey Jr attended Nell Aker funeral. Mr and Mrs Robert Willits and Pam were Sunday lunch guests of Mildred Willits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Gustafson
Stephanie
Allan Pickrel
Grand Island
Lloyd Stromberg
Dick Sealey, Jr
Nell Aker
Robert ‘Willits
Pam
Mildred Willits
Polk News Items Highlight Visiting Guests and Family Trips
Mr and Mrs Harold Lenz visited the Wilfred Stephens home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Rolland Stromberg returned to Ella and Omaha after several days with her parents. Mrs Clarence Guthrie joined them in Omaha to spend a few days with daughter Mrs Clem Prososki and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Lenz
Wilfred Stephens
Rolland Stromberg
Ella
Omaha
Clarence Guthrie
Clem Prososki
Evelyn Shenk
Charles Shenk
Angela
Denver
Colo
Ivan, Cramer
Maxwell, Neb
Howard Dowdna
Willard Adelson
Arthur Adelson
Osceola
Ted Wyman
Gayle
Silver Creek
Clem Meerkatz
Weekend social notes from Swede Home and area
Swede Home weekend guests included Elwyn and family from South Sioux City and Dora Yungdahl from San Francisco. Bodens celebrate 25th anniversary with Myron Larson among guests. Erica Bush visits from Columbus. Frank Bush and family dine with them. Calvary Lutheran Church announces Advent services with caroling and candlelight schedules at Swede Home Osceola and Kenard events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yungdahl
Elwyn Yungdahl
Sioux City
Dora Yungdahl
San Francisco
Chuck Peters
Detroit
Mich
Clark Yungdahl
Yungdahl
Myron Larson
Morris Boden
Erica Bush
Columbus
Willard Bush
Frank Bush
Bush
Mark Utley
Clarissa
Dennis Thomson
Boone
Omaha
Harold W. Johnson
Roger Hanquist
Debbie Cerveny
Bud Carlson
Dorothy Carlson
Kennard
Nebr
Ryan Kerstetter
Carlson
Larry Guenther
Fred and
Earl Bush
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Swede
Milan E. Swasko
Good Samaritan
Osceola
Faithful Workers Club Luncheon and Meeting Report
Fourteen members of the Faithful Workers Club met at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 9 at the Highway Cafe for a luncheon. President Erma Hoffman presided over the business meeting and the program featured members with first half alphabet initials. Florence Hoffman received the hostess gift. a secret pal, candy and cookie exchanges were held. dessert and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Highway Cafe
Pres
Erma Hoffman
Florence Hoffman
Rainbow Rebecca Lodge Holds Christmas Party in Polk
The Rainbow Rebecca Lodge of Polk held its annual Christmas party and supper on Thursday evening. Berniece Austin’s side entertained Esther Larson’s side with a gift exchange after the meeting. Coffee and cookies were served to 16 members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Rebecca
Lodge of
Polk
Berniece Austins
Esther Larson
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Lincoln York Visits
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg visited the Arlan Stromberg home in Lincoln to help granddaughter Sonya celebrate her 4th birthday. Mrs Rolland Stromberg and Jo Ella attended a Christmas dinner for the handicapped in York. Mr and Mrs Conrad Lindholm visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Calvin Gertsch in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stromberg
Arlan Stromberg
Lincoln
Sonya
Rolland Stromberg
Jo Ella
York
Conrad Lindholm
Calvin Gertsch
Columbus
Polk Happenings at Stromsburg Christmas gathering
The Alvin Dahlin family held a pre Christmas gathering at the Viking Center in Stromsburg on Sunday December 14 with attendees from Omaha Lincoln Hallam Crete Osceola Stromsburg and Polk. Fifty percent attendance reflected a cooperative dinner and gift exchange. four family members unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Dahlin
Viking Center
Stromsburg
Omaha
Lincoln
Hallam
Crete
Osceola
Polk
Mildred Norquest
Vivian Byers
Irene Mundt
Evelyn Shenk
Mark Sandell
St. Paul
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hordville
Marie Clayton
Dianne Dankert
The
Ours For Others
Parkview
Central City Hospital
Misty Jo
California
Julia Kortum
Julie Kortum
Dee Hilder
Marx Holtorf
Rhonda Peterson
Marla Ortegren
Fhe
Central City
Aurora
Gene Peterson
Donna Ortegren
Albin Benson
Home Service Extension Club
Dwayne Hahn
Delane Chader
Verna Erickson
Glen Carlson
Hardville High School
Pat Lindburg
Ryan Quick
Karla
Timex
Vice Grip
Sundberg
City Hall
Time & Location
Shelby
Court House Lobby
Richard Anderson
Polk County Assessor
Swede Home News
Rainbow Rebecca Lodge
Arnold Neuhaus
Martin Hoffman
Robert Brazda
Mr Brazda
Grace Harless
Covenant Home
Merry Christmas
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