Fire destroys school and home files in Nebraskan town
A late night fire gutted a school building dating to 1908 1910 and damaged the nearby home of David Stromberg as Polk and Stromsburg firefighters battled the blaze. Insurance on the school stood at 217000 with 25000 on the Mena property. Teachers lost desks personal items and teaching records while residents and dinner guests spaced through the holidays faced uncertain recovery.
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Education
Emnai
Conmena
PWA
Polk and Stromsburg
David Stromberg
Polk
Stromsburg
David
Joe Monson
Clarks
Minnie ‘Wright
Selma’ Carlson
Bob'Clymer
Walt, Clymer
Elmwood
Alvin Dahlin
Arlyn
Meyer
Minden
Rodney
Galya
Fire Destroys Our School Amid Quiet Community Night
A neighborhood awoke to flames consuming the school building as fire crews worked to control the blaze. Students and families watched in shock while officials assessed losses and vowed to rebuild, thanking responders and noting the dedication of teachers and staff.
Randall Neuhaus Graduates From Milford Technical College
Randall Neuhaus son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Neuhaus was among the graduates at the Milford Technical College commencement. He earned an Associate of Applied Arts degree in Civil Engineering Technology as his parents attended the exercises.
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Randall Neuhaus
Arnold; Neuhaus
Nebr ‘Technical” College
Milford
Adec
Polk Village Trustees Meet At Hotel January 2 1914
Notice from the Village of Polk Nebraska states the Board of Trustees will hold a regular session at the Polk Hotel on Wednesday January 2 1914 at 7 30 p m Signed by Arnold L Neuhaus village clerk Emilee Clerk.
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Village Board of Trustees
Polk
Ats
Wedhontay
Arnold L. ‘Neuhaus
Emilee Clerk
Scounty
Nebraska
Mary Fern
Richard’ E
Myers
Alice
Burke
Pole
Victor
M. ‘Doremus
iNebraska
Florenc R. Do
Remis
Edatroth
Eldon
Johnson
Santa Claus as Spy in a Nation's History
A fragmented reminiscence blends satire on national security with a tale of a wandering figure once Klaas becoming Claus. It references spying rumors, Sweden tensions, and a stream of Christmas social notices from Osceola, Stromsburg, and nearby towns, highlighting odd historical notions and local holiday gatherings.
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United’ States
Holland
United States
Russia
St. Nicholas
Klaas
Claus
Santa Claus
Main St
Sweden
Vietnam
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Arthur
Philip Nyberg
Marcia
Mary
Osceola
Helen Nyberg
Kentucky
Mary:Nyberg
Robert Meyer
Deerfish
Arlette Johnson
Walter
Stohl
Vance Vand
Sherman
Rlistieer
Br. Lyle
Widga
Starana Aaelson Dilial Flodm
Lloyd
Clark
Irvin‘ Beckstrom
Beckstrom
Grand Island
Dodge ‘Clarédy
Clarks, Corinne
Paul Strand
Gary
Leroy, Bérggren
Shelby
Zane
Strobes
Christanas Sheld
Merle
Peietiere
Charles’ ‘Stromberg
Lincoln
Dénisé
Whelan
Arian
Stromberg
Sonya
Marie
Kent
Andere
Randy
Neuhaus
Grady Daan
Oscar Sundbérg
Gene Bauer
Sutton
Effie Saylor
Central City
Ed Saylor
Emma Johnson
Leona
York
Adeson
E. T. Parminter
Nebr
West Polk
Meerkatz
Town & Country
Dodds Home Furnishings
Barber’s
Blanche
Polk County
John L. Hoffer
Polke ‘County
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Ireynold
Peterson Sherif
Wahrada
Progress
Victor Anderson CO
Central TV
Motorola and Sylvania Sales & Service
Norge
FMC Corporation
Agricultural Chemical Division
Bedford
Omaha
Maury Newcomer
Gateway Realty of
Columbus
Gateway Realty Columbus
Gibson's Discount
Rie Ith
Lavern Schulze
Hordville
Kim Clymer
The
Bryan’ Memorial ‘Hospital
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