Pol x Guessing Contest Winners Top Polk Merchants Picks
Donna Cohagen and Doyle Klingsporn led a day of guessing contests across Polk with nearly 150 dollars in prizes. Winners span Green's Produce Polk Progress Farmers Produce Whit's Barber Shop Sundberg and Son Strand Lumber Co Pure Food Grocery Len's Place Johnson Chevrolet and more with multiple ties and double prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Cohagen
Doyle Klingsporn
Donna
Doyle
Polk
Willard Larson
Green's
Homer Green
Polk Progress
Ed Coover
Farmers Produce
Whit
Harvey Sundberg
Sundberg and Son
Martin Baack
S. J. Harless
Ben Peterson
Citizens State Bank
Strand Lumber Co
Pure Food Grocery
Barry Nyberg
Reatha Creech
Home Service
Donavin Widga
Len's
Douglas Bush
Johnson Chevrolet
Davis Pharmacy
Chuckie Peterson
M. QO. Johnson
Fredrickson Imp. Co
Wm. Stesle
Floyd’s
Jim Riley
Richard Cramer
Cramer Oil Co
Jim Lindburg
Farmers Co-op Oil
Holmes Cafe
Green
Ralph Kahler, Jr
Clarence Creech
Hill
Linda Johnson
Polk Theatre
Dorothy Cramer
Cramer Craft Shop
Kroger
Stora
Richard
Johnson
Floyd Miller
Stromberg
Bruce Johnson
Vic's
Carl Stohl
Wurtz Imp
Donald Widga
Merle Lavécilla
Lloyd Widga
Farmers Co-op Grain
Christmas party at Stranberg home with extended family
A Christmas party with an oyster supper was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stranberg’s home with their children present. Attending were the Stranberg families of Central City and McHardville, the Nyberg brothers Rudolf and Edwin, and visiting Sundbergs from Callaway and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stranberg
Arvid Stranberg
Central City
Alvin Stranhberg
Mhardville
Rudolph
Edwin Nyberg
Don Dahlin
Dahlin
Robert Stevens
Lincoln
Doyle Dahlin
Stromsburg
Hilding Dahlin
Oe Harry
Martin
Marion Dahlin
Rolland Dahlin
Delores
Marilyn
Dorothy Hanquiet to Wed Ernie Gleim Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquiet announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Ernie Gleim son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gleim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Hanquiet
Dorothy
Ernie Gleim
Elmer Gleim
Home Decoration Winners Announced in Polk Contest
Four homes earned honors in the Polk Commercial Club sponsored home decoration contest. Vergil Flodman won the best decorated home and $7.50, Lew Wurtz took second and $5, while Oscar Jones and Glen Hill shared $3 for third after a judges round, delayed by bad weather. Harold Green’s display earns compliments though not eligible.
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The
Polk Commercial Club
Vergil Flodman
Lew Wurtz
Oscar Jones
Glen Hill
Harold Green
Polk
Obituary of Charles William Graves
Charles William Graves born December 7 1881 in Peoria Illinois died in his sleep at age 70 years 12 days. He lived on a Stromsburg farm as a youth and later worked in Stromsburg and Polk before settling back in Stromsburg. He leaves two daughters Mrs Margaret Jones Polk and Mrs Mildred Shaffer Grand Island two sons in law three grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with two sisters Mrs F D Williams Polk and Mrs Ruth Dugdale Omaha and two brothers Otto and Lester Graves Stromsburg. His parents a sister and a brother preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Graves
Tigmas
Jennie Graves
Peoria
Illinois
Stromsburg
Polk
Margaret Jones
Mildred Shaffer
Grand Island
Max Jones
Beverly Bills
Joyce Baack
F. D. Williams
Ruth Dugdale
Omaha
Otto
Lester Graves
Christmas Programs and Holiday Guests in Down Arborville
Miss Phyllis Rhode and pupils from District 4A staged a Friday Christmas program, followed by district events from 61 and 81 on subsequent days. A church tree lighting and Sunday School program preceded Christmas gatherings. Guests included families from Wichita and Pueblo with several local households hosting dinners and celebrations. A Florida serviceman, S Sgt Leroy Bills, visited with relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Rhode
Florence’ Shockey
Janice Brumbaugh
M. H. Kealiher
Gail Kealiher
Rutherford Johnson
Wichita
Kansas
Noel Keal
Sgt
Leroy Bills
Tyndal Air Force Base
Florida
John Bills
Leand. Bower
Kenneth
Chas. Smith
Sam Charles
Fred Shockey
A. A. Shockey
Vergil Tenniges
George Stever
Douglas Stever
Oxford
Julius Cordier
Pueblo
Colo
Carrie Johnson obituary outlines life in Polk Clarks region
Carrie Johnson aged 80 years 6 months 25 days died December 19 1951 in Central City after 34 days confinement. Born May 24 1871 Ossining New York she moved to Polk County Nebraska as a child and married March 8 1890 in Central City. Survived by three sons Archie Clarks Richard Sun Valley California Raymond Compton California four daughters Mildred Willite Polk Rena Drewel Alda Edna Milton Long Beach Hattie Rudeen Golden seven grandchildren four great grandchildren one brother Charles Miller Clarks. Husband and two sons predeceased. Family members traveled to Minneapolis for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Johnson
Polk and Clarks
Central City
Johnson
William Henry
Sarah Jane Miller
Ossining-Dutchess County
New York
Polk County
Nebraska
Clarks
Archie
Richard
Sun Valley
Calif
Raymond
Compton
Mildred Willite
Polk
Rena Drewel
Alda
Edna Melton
Long Beach
Hattie Rudeen
Golden
Colo
Charles
Birth of Sandra Faye Kohtz at York General Hospital
Sandra Faye Kohtz was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kohtz weighing six pounds on Saturday December 22 at York General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Faye
Harold Kohtz
York General Hospital
Schmale Blase Wedding Rites Held December 9
Miss Erma Schmale and Herbert M Blase married in a Sunday evening ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Grand Island The Rev Gruebner and Rev Buss officiated The bride wore blue net over satin with seed pearl veil and carried white pompoms and pink carnations The bridal party included Elvera Poehler Lawrence Blase and Karen Blase A reception followed at Trinity Lutheran School The couple reside on a farm south of Hordville and will live with their families at the ceremony site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Schmale
Fred Schmale
North Oak St
Grand Island
Herbert M. Blase
William Blase
Hordville
Trinity Lutheran Church
O A Gruebner
Walter Buss
Vern Nelson
Elvera Poehler
Larence Blase
Robert Driewer
Karen Blase
Marvin Schmale
Clarence Blase
Trinity Lutheran School 3
Mrs Blase
Willam Sheldon
Hargier
Gail Kealiher
Bradshaw
Howard Sheldon
Oliver Brock
Holyoke Colorado
Lohengrin
Clara Mae Schwartz
Broken Bow
Ken Bedient
Miss Sheldon
Wilma
Laura Ogden
Haigler
Bob Miner
Kearney
Kealiher
W 30Th
Nebraska
Kearney State
Christmas subscriptions boost hometown paper receipts
The town paper reports Christmas momentum with eighteen new and renewal subscriptions. Givers include Mr and Mrs Wm Blender, Mr and Mrs Will Wurtz, Rev Elwood Anderson, Mr and Mrs Otto Wilshusen, Mrs H G Brauer, and others, listing both senders and recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Worth
Francis Doremus
Wm. Blender
R. V., Shaffer
Will Wurtz
Eugene Stach
Otto Wilshusen
Elwood Anderson
Henry Sandel
Ed Anderson
L .C. Orendérth
Robert McKiltip
Willard Lindburg
Mervin Branting
Clifford Branting
Rolla Williams
Chas. Wright
John Kruse
H. G. Brauer
Carl Wilshusen
Rowena Light
Elmer Sandberg
Winlingsley
EK. W Hahn
John Smith
Lloyd Hahn LeMoyne Wank
Milford Johnson
Dean Nelon
Henry Cramer
Calvin Gertsch
Eddick A. Anderson
Joe Swanson
Art Struempler
Christmas Visit Heights in Nebraska Families
Mrs Linnie Shafer shares Christmas greetings with her children Mr and Mrs Lynn Horrocks and Shannon Shafer in Omaha Mr and Mrs Ray Bottom in Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Stanley Cooper in York making a festive family gathering across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Shafer
Lynn Horrocks
Shannon Shafer
Omaha
Ray Bottom
Lincoln
Stanley Cooper
York
Country Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
At Mrs Dean Ost berg home the Country Woman's Club held a Christmas meeting with entertainment planned by Mrs Walter Stohl and Mrs Robert Willits. Members played games and exchanged gifts with secret pals revealed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ilof Ostherr and Mrs Ollie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Ostberg
Country Woman's Club
Walter Stohl
Robert Willits
Ilof Ostherr
Ollie Johnson
City To Give Discount on December Light Bills
Polk Light and Water Commissioner Arnold Neuhaus says the village offers a 20 percent discount on December light bills if paid within the first five days of January. The annual reduction follows prior practice and benefits timely payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Neuhaus
Polk Light and Water Commissioner
Polk
Church and civic events fill early January social calendar
The social page lists Lutheran Ladies Aid Wednesday January 2 at 2:30 PM and Village Board meeting at 8:00 PM on the same day. On Thursday January 3 two events, Methodist WCS at 2:30 PM and Odd Fellows Lodge at 8:00 PM. Friday January 4 Pork Women’s Club at 2:00 PM. Christmas Eve gatherings center on the Dahlin and Creech families with extended relatives in Lincoln, Stromsburg, McCool and Delores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran ‘Ladies Ald
Methodist W . C.S
Odd Fellows Lodge
Pork Women’s Club
Christmas program ends term at PHS with seniors leading
High school students wrapped up vacation by presenting a seniors led Christmas program featuring community carols a pantomime reading and solo performances. Santa visit and gift exchange followed as teachers gave candy bars and plans to return January 2. An Assembly Sing project will continue weekly with Stephen Foster melodies Negro spirituals patriotic tunes and student participation. The Sophomore Class completed Julius Caesar readings with varied reactions signaling progress in their high school career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Walker
Miss Lucado
Sheralee Hill
Narlyce Shostrom
St. Luke
Mary
Marilyn Lind
Joseph
Frank Ostrander
Bob Peterson
Duane Johnson
Emil Rosno
Marvin Nelson
Annette Wilshusen
Clarence Peetzke
Donna Monson
Jeanelle Kroger
PHS
Stephen Foster
Lucado
Staples
Doose
Seamons
Zabel
Phillips
Worth
Cubs Lose to Stromsburg 53 to 40 in high school game
The Cubs were defeated by Stromsburg 53 to 40 on Sunday. The score reflects a tough matchup as Stromsburg pulled ahead in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Stromsburg
Christmas church news and local holiday social notes
Immanuel Lutheran Church in North Blue reports Sunday School at 10:00 and Divine Worship at 10:30 with announcements Friday night. The voters meet the first Monday in the new year at one o'clock. Families and alumni share pre Christmas dinners and holiday greetings across Hampton Polk Stromsburg and Lincoln. Roger Werner returns on leave from Fort Riley and a Christmas dinner is held at the Dose home with extended family. Roger Werner also has a new address at Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wm. Ziegelbein
Kenneth
Alvin Smith
Emil Wilsnnsen
Gib Roehrs
Carl] Blase
Wayne Person
Pvt
Kenneth Ziegelbein
Don Wright
Ruth Ziegelbein
Lincoln
Emil Wilshusen
Henry Mundt
Roger Long
C. W. Long
Carl Wilshusen
of York
Erwin Light
Alton Driewer
Elmer Wilshusen
Dick Sagehorn
Mary Light
Martin Smith
Roger Werner
Fort Riley
Kansas
Ray Werner
Carl Dose
Clarence Heiden
Harlan Dose
Art Dose
Herman Rhode
Gerald Bengtson
Gus Rhoda
Marie Kohtz
Flora Deuker
Gib Blase
Deuker
Joan
Lorna Mae
Bill Col
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Janice Sundberg
Callaway
Doyle Sundberg
Mrs
Henry Kisler
Robert Lindahl
Arborville Way
Wey. Tohy
Farmers Union Co-Op Oil Ass’n
Walt Ralph
Hannah Hahn
Minneapolis, Minn
Donald Hahn
George Swanson
Vern
QO. F. Alfred
Pearson
van Bush
Harriet
Schmale
Camisasras
Country Womans Club
Betty
Dan
Mister
Betty Grable News
Dan Dailey
Night Only
Dear Brat
Mona Freeman
Edward Arnold
Billy DeWolfe
See Skelton
Dobbin
Red Skelton
Sally Forrest Macdonald Carey
Julius Caeser
North-Blue-“News
Stromsburg Vikings
Maples
Gaylen
Holmes
Bob Nordberg
Don Nyberg
Bill McNaught
Charles Stromberg
Lloyd Stromberg
Gary and
Arlan
Merle Stromberg
Rolland Stromberg
Blaine Peterson
Arthur
Iowa
Robert Stromberg
Washington D. C
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Fredrickson
Messrs
Polk PG
Werner
Nyberg
Holmes T
Cramer
I Peterson
Ostrander
BURG
Carleton Anderson
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