Election of 1938 soil conservation precinct chairmen named
Farmers heard Howard L. Peterson discuss farm prices and trends for 1938 at precinct meetings. Following debates, 1938 precinct chairmen were elected for each area including Pleasant Home Hackberry Osceola Canada Island Clear Creek Valley Platte Stromsburg. The precinct chairmen will join the county board of directors with January 4 meetings to elect the county soil conservation chairman and two other members for next year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Peterson
Polk County
Pleasant Home
Willard Lindburg
Fred Williams
Martin Dahlin
Ilos Ostberg
A. A. Allison
Hackberry
Robt. C. Taddiken
Lee F. Campbell
John F. Renner
George H. Bond
Herman Thelen
Frank Triba
Leo Kresha
Andrew Nelson
Martin Liss
Platte
Herman A. Jones
Elmer H. Tooker
Clifford B Johnston
Frank B. Bolton
Lester McCormick
Stromsburg
Wendell R. Swanson
Kenneth O. Nelson
Howard Sundberg
W. D. Rystrom
Geo. F Anderson
Pollk County
Swede Home Senior Choir to Present Program Thursday
Swede Home Church senior choir will perform in the church auditorium on Thursday evening. After the program, refreshments will be served in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Peterson
Ernest Nyquist
Osceola
Oscar Anderson
Norfolks
Wilmer Anderson
Oscar Fredrickson
Albert Jones
Ansel Fredrickson
Dale
Mary Ferrell
Elmer Carlson
Rupert
Art Nordberg
Don
Ralph Nordberg
Stromsburg
Clarence Pierson
Lincoln
Roy Pierson
Omaha
Elsie’ Pierson
Albert Pierson
Frank Bolton
Ralph Rhoades
Benedict
Axel Fredrickson
John Laird
Adeline Fredrickson
Gladys Patterson
Marian Nordlund
Myron Johnson
Petrus Nelson
Ed Coover
Lillian Andresen
State Board Buys Polk Refunding Bonds At Par
The State Board of Educational Lands and Funds purchased $9,000 worth of Polk village refunding bonds on Monday at par to yield 3 34 percent. The board also approved land reclassification and reappraisal in Boone Polk and Keya Paha counties. Martin Jones Herman Fredrick and Clarence Johnson returned Friday from Detroit with several new cars for the Johnson Bros. Chev. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Boone, Polk
Keya Paha
Martin Jones
Herman Fredrick
Clarence Johnson
Detroit
Johnson Bros. Chev. Co
Christmas Day Guests Across Polk County Homes
A dense list of Christmas gatherings across Polk County shows numerous families visiting relatives in Hardville Hampton Clarks and nearby towns. The report names Wilshusen Schultz Waak Ny eraser Johnson Rudden Willits Widga Johnson Nelson Sundberg Bodine Nelson McCoy and many others attending meals and social hours with extended kin from Denver Lincoln Stromsburg and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wilshusen
Henry Schultz
Near Hardville
Carl Waak
Normanny Eraser
Schuyler Christmas
Emma Zierott
Wilma
Elizabeth Zierott
Bertha Zierott
Hampton
Elmer Wilshusen
Raymond Johnson
Denver
Axel Rudden
R. B. Williams
Richard Widga
George Anderson
Ludwig Widga
Stromsburg
Walter Widga
Charles Ang
Floyd Morris
I. P. Anderson
Covey
California
Lyle Ostberg
Rock Island
Illinois
Raymond Weiner
Bertha Werner
Deshler
Calmar Jones
Wymore
Harold Yohe
Filley
Oscar Jones
Aug Nelson
Ada Shroyer
Riverton
Wyoming
Robert Nelson
Walter Nelson
York
Albert Sundberg
Doyle
Oscar Sundberg
C. O. Bodine
Hordville
Claude Shenk
Adams
Nebraska
E. Eno
Lincoln
Gordon Eno
Grace Runquist
George Mace
Havens
Rudolph Nyberg
Edwin Nyberg
Philip Nyberg
Osceola
Olof Nyberg
Emil Stranberg
Hardville
Orlie Miller
Theo. Larson
J. W. Nelson
LeRoy
Leonard Nelson
Anton Johnson
Ed Larson
Will Miller
Floyd Miller
A. H. Samuels
Iva Stevens
Cenith McCoy
C. J. McCoy
Fred Blase
Fred Leassle
Fred Salchow
Jack Eberts
N.S. Nyberg
Victor Johnson
Albert Peterson
Conrad Johnson
Godfrey Olson
Lafe Cook
McCook
Mary Blair
Arborville
Walter Johnson
L. J. Montzingo
A. D. Dean
Cozad
Floyd Pallet
Paul
Ernest Heidbreder
Utica
Naomi Montzingo
Heidbreder
Mrs Eric Ericson 78 dies after illness in Osceola
Stromsburg notes the death of Mrs. Eric Ericson age 78 at Osceola hospital after years of ill health. Born in Illinois she moved to Polk County over fifty-five years ago living north of Stromsburg. Funeral held at Stromsburg Baptist Church with Rev. Gust E. Carlson officiating. Interment in Stromsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Eric Ericson
Osceola Hospital
Erickson
Osceola
Ilinois
Ericson
Polk County
Stromsburg Baptist Church
Gust E. Carlson
Arthur C
Ernest G
Linney
Wesley
Melvin
Englewood
Colorado
Francis
Boulder
Reuben
Bentonville
Arkansas
Albert
Pittsburg
LeRoy
Decatur
Illinois
Albin D. Anderson
Harry Palmer
Stromsburg Cemetery
Contest Winners At The Davis Pharmacy Christmas Eve
Davis Pharmacy winners announced for the Boys and Girls contests ending Christmas Eve. Boys list Harold Bailey Dennis Light Junior Herbes Wayland Flodman Gerald W. King Dean Lindberg Charles Lytle Bobby Beardsley Kenneth Upton Jack Witte. Girls list Mary Pengelly Katherine Gertrude Nelson Damaris Jonson Jeanelle Kroger Jeanette Cramer Harriet Bush Darline Johnson Mary Sandell Dorothy Bedient Wreatha Green. Local notes include decorations contest results Schultz Cafe first Immanuel Lutheran second Oscar Strand home third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Pharmacy
Harold Bailey
Dennis Light
Junior Herbes
Wayland Flodman
Gerald W. King
Dean Lindberg
Charles Lytle
Bobby Beardsley
Kenneth Upton
Jack Witte
Mary Pengelly
Katherine Gertrude Nelson
Damaris Jonson
Jeanelle Kroger
Jeanette Cramer
Harriet Bush
Darline Johm
Popular couple wed on Christmas day in church ceremony
Miss Mildred Schmidt and Eldon Peterson joined in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Carl Juergensen officiating. The couple celebrated with family and friends at a York dinner and reception, where the marriage was announced as a surprise. The event featured a cerise gown, a cake with cerise gold trim, and songs Silent Night and O Perfect Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Schmidt
Bunny Schmidt
Eldon Peterson
Anton Peterson
Carl Juergensen
Lutheran Parsonage
Floyd Schmidt
Virginia Peterson
York
Henry VonHausen
Edna VonHausen
Polk
Frances Collett
Stella Scheapler
Nyla Smith
Ray
Clarence Peterson
Elmer Peterson
Denver
Stanley Ang
Glendale
Calif
Ray Peterson
Smilax
E. P. Maderow
C. F. Juergensen
Juergensen
Blase Family Reunion At Polk On Christmas Night
Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blase home in Polk for a Christmas reunion. Guests included numerous Blases and in-laws from Osceola, Marquette, Aurora, Omaha, and nearby towns. The evening featured carols and a luncheon followed by visits from extended family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blase
Fred Blase
Polk
Henry Blase
Fred Laessle
Henry Smith
H. J. Blase
Chas, Wilshusen
Will Blase
Henry Reed
L. W. Blase
M. ‘Smith
Siegelbein
Art Dose
Lester Rhode
Elmer Wilshusen
Erwin Light
Louise Parker
Grandma Blase
Harold Reed
Osceola
Lee Davis
Wyoming
Ed Lenson
Aug Mattson
Russel Mattson
Aurora
Carl Olson
Marquette
Andy Carlson
Hilmer Jones
Ed Benson
Augusta Johnson
York Clinic Hospital
Richard Johnson
Herman Larson
Chappel
H. B. Johnson
Henry Johnson
GO. N. Johnson
Worship and New Year Greetings at Swede Plains M E Church
E E Pengelly, minister, announces worship at 10:00 Sunday and Sunday School at 11:00. The letter wishes a happy 1938 and notes a fine Sunday evening program enjoyed by a large audience. The congregation is urged to attend the first Sunday of 1938 and thanks are extended for gifts to the minister and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Plains
M. E. Church
E. E. Pengelly
Methodist Church New Year Services and Message for 1988
Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Evening Service at 7 30. IP M. offers a wish for a happy prosperous year through 1988. The piece urges inventory of life like a business, praises the church as enriching life, and calls for commitment to start 1988 right by being in church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
E. E. Pengelly
Free Methodist Church announces weekly schedule and New Year reflections
Pastor L J Montzingo invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Y P M S at 6 45 P M Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M and Y P Meeting Tuesday at 7 30 P M The article urges determination to study the Bible and save souls offering a warm welcome to readers Souls our motto
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
L. J. Montzingo
Jesus Christ
Community Church Services and New Year Events
Morning worship at Free Mission Church with Lords Supper, next Sunday. New Year’s Eve business meeting at 8 and program at 9:30 by the Y P Society. Annual church business meeting on New Year’s Day at 11:30. First Baptist Church lists BYPU, watch night 9, baptism Sunday evening, deacons meeting Monday, guild and hostesses, prayer services, BYPU midweek and choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Mission Church
Paul E. Carlson
Y.P. Soociety
First Baptist Church
R. M. Bailey
BYPU
BYSPU
Board of Decons
Ames Lind
Local Women Help Mrs Johnson Celebrate Anniversay
Mesdames Axel Jones Claus Peterson Ralph Upton and Henry Johnson joined at Mr and Mrs Clarence Bryant home Wednesday afternoon to honor Mrs Adolph Johnson at her anniversary celebration. Refreshments followed the enjoyable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Axel Jones
Claus Peterson
Ralph Upton
Henry Johnson
Clarence Bryant
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Davenport
Iowa
Minnie Nicholson
Alma Erickson
Blanche Patchin
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Edna
Faye
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Mre
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Emory Cramer
Cleo Cramer
Dean Nelson
Marlin Peterson
Winner Peterson
Charles Stettner
Mary Beckman
Mildred
Evelyn Beckman
N. E. McNeely
Everett Green
Hayes Center
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Walter Green
C. C. Snodgrass
Ira Gilasser
Hazel Nelson
T. J. Nelson
Fa-W
David
Kenneth
Elmer Allen
Oak, Nebraska
Charles Johnson
Wesley Lindahl
Earl Husted
Scherzer
Wallace Johnson
Harry Jones
Near Hordville
Fern Johnson
Central City
Harry Carlson
Ed Johnson
Arnold Egger
Sprague
Wallace Sandell
Ramona
Ill
Joe Johnson
Edwood Sandell
Rudolph Gustafson
Elwyn Johnson
Gilbert Benson
Ailbert Benson
Marie Madison
Hastings
Paul Wurtz
Charles Norquest
Leo Wurtz
Charles Eckles
Gresham
Con Hewitt
Cotesfield
W. C. Steele
Lloyd Hanquist
Ellen Hanquist
Elmer Hanquist
Reuben Hanquist
Ebba Hanquist
Topela
Kansas
P. A
Roy Heiden
Linda Nierman
Seward
Glenn Hill
George Dorsey
Wayne Till
Railway Commission
Butler
Platte County
W. A. Stevens
Sheralle
Andy Beckstrom
Clarks
Martin Johnson
O. E. Johnson
C. N. Peterson
David Carlson
Fremont
Bob Sigler
Asceola
Robert Gustafson
Larsen
Arthur Gustafson
Westfall
D. H. Westfall
C. R. Peterson
Peterson
John Preston
Rockford
Chas McGinnis Dean
Peggy
H. Seymour
Stanley Cooper
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Shannon Shafer
A. W. Shafer
Hennie Seymour
Axel Renquist
Clifford Carlson
Henry Shostrom
Frank Chandler
Scottsbluff
Artemise Smith
Beryle Smith
R. L. Smith
Lester Stark
Cattle Creek
Neb
A. Winchell
Canada
Oscar Strand
Harold Strand
Paul Strand
Nellie Beth Shoaf
Carlyn
Esther Berggren
Lewis Berggren
Forrest Berggren
Uesther Berggren
Roy
Oscar Stromberg
Eulala
H. F. Baker
Robert Oliver
Karl Karlson
Ferne Samuelson
Wesley Stark
James Stroupe
Charles Smith
Astrid
Alice Kjelson
Gothenburg
A. V. Kjelson
Wesley Lamb
Tecumseh
Esther Lamb
Wayne Jackson
F. R. Burgeson
McCool Junction
David V. Peterson
Frank Peterson
Bladen
Williams
Luke
Steve Lamb
Near Cle
Monay
Carroll
Hershel Shenk
Carl Jones
Earl Steele
June Parsons
Valley
Lloyd Adelson
LeRoy Samuelson
Ray Phillips
Moline
Til
George McClure
Bert Cummings
Near York
Wayne Stevens
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