Polk Cubs Smother Stromsburg Vikings 47 to 39
Polk Cub basketball edged Stromsburg 47 to 39 in a conference game. Gaylen Holmes led Polk with 19 points while Ron Johnson scored 17 for Stromsburg. Denny Light contributed as reserve. Burg and McNaught excelled at the line and defense pressured the Vikings throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Cubs
Stromsburg
Polk
Vikings
Cubs
Burg
Gaylen Holmes
Jack Myers
Cub
McNaught
Stromsbore
Viking
Denny Light
Ron Johnson
J Holmes
Light
G. Holmes
Gleim
Myers
March of Dimes Campaign Extended in Osceola Area
Edith Heilman, County Campaign Director, extends the 1951 March of Dimes drive to February 10 due to slow collections and urgent need. Carleton Anderson, Campaign Treasurer, reports rural totals 325.70 and Osceola city 136.00, with other areas busy door to door and hoping for good reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Heilman
Carleton Anderson
Anderson Jones Engagement Announcement
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Doris A Anderson of Polk and the late Mrs Anderson and George E Jones of Moline. No wedding date set. Doris Anderson a Polk High School graduate employed by Deere and Co. George E Jones attended Moline schools and works for F W Means Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris A. Anderson
Elmer A. Anderson
Polk
Anderson
George E. Jones
Don Jones
13Th Street
Moline
Miss Anderson
Polk High School
Deere and Company
Mr. Jones
F. W. Means Company
Bride-To-Be Nyberg Feted At Church Shower
Miss Virginia Nyberg was honored at a church bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Edwin Nyberg Mrs. Rudolph Nyberg Mrs. Clarence Bodine and Mrs. Leland Harless at the Evangelical Free Church parlors. Two girls Dorothy Stranberg and Ardel Nyberg brought gifts as the bride-to-be opened them. Guests played games and enjoyed a green and white themed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Nyberg
Evangelical Free Church
Edwin Nyberg
Rudolph Nyberg
Clarence Bodine
Leland Harless
Dorothy Stranberg
Ardel Nyberg
Hanaman Guests Dine With Hoffman Family in McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Hanaman and Mrs. Minnie Hanaman visited Sunday for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoffman Sr. at their home in McCool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Hanaman
Minnie Hanaman
McCool
Martin Hoffman
Obituary: Mrs Arthur Kohtz
Alice Maria Wilhelmine Dose Kohtz wife of Arthur Kohtz and daughter of Carl and Mrs Dose was born January 11 1903. Baptized in Zion s Lutheran Hamp ton Nebraska and confirmed April 1 1917. Married September 9 1923 and had three daughters Marjorie Marie and Mildred. Active in Zion s and then Immanuel Luther an churches Ladies Aid Society. Died January 24 1951 after a minor operation January 17. Survived by husband three daughters parents two sisters two brothers two grandchildren and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Maria Wilhelmine
Arthur Kohtz
Hampton
Marjorie Rhode
Marie Kohtz
Lincoln
Mildred Bengston
Grand Island
Carl Dose
Irene Medow
Shoshoni
Wyoming
Alma Heiden
Arthur Dose
Harland Dose
Hampton, Nebraska
Friendly Families Club Holds Meeting at Doremus Home
The Friendly Families Club met January 17 at Mrs Lowie Doremus's home with ten members present. The lesson was You Owe Your Land A Living and Mrs Victor Doremus led the discussion. A nice lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Families Club
Lowie Doremus
Victor Doremus
Crowes Celebrate 12th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Sidney Crow entertained friends on Thursday evening for their 12th wedding anniversary. Guests included Lloyd Van Housen and family, Ivan Cramer, Ray Werner, Reuben Anderson and Dennis, Art Smith and children. After refreshments, guests left gifts of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Crow
Messrs and Mesdames
Lloyd van Housen and Sons
Ivan Cramer
Ray Werner
Reuben Anderson
Dennis
Art Smith
Arborville Town Hall Club Elects Officers
The Town Hall Club met on Wednesday January 17 at 8 p m electing officers for the year. A large crowd enjoyed a program including solos by Walden McNaught and Jack Myers, a quartette, trombone sextette, and a picture show by C Marvin Fredrickson. A social hour and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden McNaught
Jack Myers
Kenneth Bedient
Bernie Land
Duane Sterner
Floyd Merchant
Carlyn Strand
Anita Samuels
Lois Miller
Shirley Stevens
Morris Fisher
Billy McNaught
Leon Stankel
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Sundberg Family Hosts Open House for Golden Anniversary
The children of Albert and Anna Sundberg of Stromsburg hold an Open House at Covenant Church from 2 to 4 p m on February 4 to honor their parents Golden Wedding Anniversary with local friends and family invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sundberg
Stromsburg
the Covenant Church
Local families share Sunday evenings across town
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Adelson and daughters spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hanquist. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Jones and family spent Sunday evening in the Wilbur Jones home near Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Adelson
Reuben Hanquist
Vern Jones
Wilbur Jones
Marquette
Polk Smothers Korinek and Co from Ulysses 60 44
Dennis Korinek scores 30 points for Ulysses in a 60 44 non conference loss as Polk Trojans, led by Gaylen Holmes Walden McNaught and John Holmes, pull away in the second half. McNaught and Holmes contribute 22 and 21 points respectively for Polk while Korinek adds 17 in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Korinek
Ulysses
Polk
Cubs
Waldon McNaught
G. Holmes
Trojans
Gaylen
Trojan
Mac Gleim
Jack Myers
Walden
John Holmes
Johnnie Holmes
Gaylen Holmes
Walden McNaught
Komnek
Maples
Flodman Couple to Mark 50th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs E A Flodman will host open house on Sunday February 11 1951 at Swede Plain Methodist Church from 230 to 500 PM and at their home from 700 to 900 PM in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Flodman
Swede Plain Methodist Church
Country Woman's Club Holds Meeting
The Country Woman's Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ben Peterson and helpers assisting hostesses. The program on Nebraska Institutions was led by Mrs. Mervin Samuel and Mrs. Clarence Meerkatz with roll call on locations of institutions. The club donated five dollars to the March of Dimes and served a two course lunch to 20 members and seven visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Woman's Club
Ben Peterson
Don Lindholm
Richard Mwidga
Mervin Samuel
Clarence Meerkatz
Nebraska
Woman's Club Tea Draws Visitors and Praise
The Pork Woman's Club Tea at the Methodist Church Friday drew many guests from nearby towns. Mrs. N. E. McNaught welcomed with a poem "Friends" and a film on Breast Cancer self examination educated attendees. Mrs. Henry Horstman reviewed "Little Britches" and received a gift of appreciation as 175 women enjoyed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Woman's Club
N. E. McNaught
Henry Horstman
Local social visit near Central City families
Mr and Mrs. Grant Willits and Rena Mae spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Tonnen and their baby near Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Willits
Rena Mae
Francis Tonnen
Baby
Strombergs Saluted In Polk Bouquet Of The Week
Lloyd and Eleanor Stromberg operate Stromberg Grocery and Locker Plant in Polk. Since 1935 their shop has expanded to 200 cold storage boxes and a modern self serve checkout. They are active in church, civic groups, and community plans with two children, Gary and Arlan, and a three week California trip cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stromberg
Stromberg
Lloyd
Eleanor
Polk
Dave Carlson
Sundberg
Polk’ Commercial Club
Aurora
West Polk
Methodist Church
Children Society
Gary
Arlan
Strombergs
California
Polk Community Chorus Rehearsal Aims for Higher Attendance
Despite cold weather and meetings, many join the Sunday afternoon rehearsal at the Methodist Church. organizers hope for record turnout this Sunday at 2 30 P M at the Free Evangelical Church. The community choir appreciates the director and accompanist and invites support for the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Free Evangelical Church
High Prairie Farm Bureau Meets Tuesday Evening
The High Prairie Farm Bureau will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at High Prairie School to discuss local agriculture matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Farm Bureau
High Prairie School
4-H Public Speaking Contest Winner Named
Sondra Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Hill won the 4 H Public Speaking Contest in Stromsburg Saturday Her chosen topic Our Number One Job Station KFAB sponsors the annual event and Sondra will represent Polk county at the district contest February 8 in Fremont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondra Hill
Glen Hill
Stromsburg
KFAB
Sondra
Polk County
Fremont
Stromsburg visitors brighten Paul Strand home
Mr. and Mrs. Brooke Berg gren and Sherry of Stromsburg visited Saturday afternoon in the Paul Strand home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Berggren
Sherry of
Stromsburg
Paul Strand
Nyberg and Samuelson Bride in Polk Church Ceremony
Virginia Nyberg married Dean Samuelson in an Evangelical Free Church ceremony presided by Rev. Clifford Smith. The eight o clock double ring service featured gladiolas and ferns, with family members as attendants and out of town guests from Chicago Denver Rockford and Lincoln. The couple planned a farm west of Polk after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
Virginia Mae Nyberg
Walter Nyberg
Dean Samuelson
E. E. Samuelson
Clifford Smith
Mary Ann Nyberg
Barbara Carlson
Dale Nyberg
Gilbert Glad
Doris Nyberg
Chicago
Louise Samuelson
Denver
Bernice
Myrtle Ehn
Lee Harless
Alvin Stranberg
Polk
Duane Nyberg
Rockford
Ill
Arlyn Hanquist
York
Floyd Bodine
Lincoln
Young People's Rally Held in Oakland Nebraska
Nineteen youths from Polk Baptist Church attended the Platte Valley Rally in Oakland Nebraska over a weekend with a Saturday banquet. The main speaker was replaced by pastors due to weather while Rev Elwood Anderson of Polk spoke Saturday afternoon. Rena Mae Willits of Polk serves as Platte Valley Young People's Group president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Baptist Church
Platte Valley
Oakland
Nebraska
Elwood Anderson
Polk
Rena Mae Willits
District 66 card party Hosts in Arborville Way
Mrs D C Morris and Mrs Lee Morris hosted the District 66 card party at the district school house Friday evening. Ester Lackey and Lee Morris had high scores while Lee Morris and D C Morris had the low scores. Pie sandwiches and coffee were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Morris
Lee Morris
Ester Lackey
World Day of Prayer Observed by Arborville Missionary Society
The Arborville Missionary and Aid Society sets World Day of Prayer for Friday February 9 at 2 00 p m at the church with all welcome. Family and social visits noted include Mr and Mrs Alf Shockey and Mr and Mrs Vergil Tenniges and son at Mr and Mrs Fred D Shockeys home for Mrs Alf Shockeys birthday. Mr and Mrs Fred W Bedient and family dined with Mr and Mrs Arthur Doremus and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Merchant of Denison Iow a visited York General Hospital and relatives here and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society
Alf Shockey
Vergil Tenniges
Fred D. Shockey
Fred W. Bedient
Arthur Doremus
Robert Merchant
Denison
Iowa
R. B. Merchant
York General Hospital
York
T. D. Otte
A. O. Whittemore
Lincoln
Fred Riley
Jim Riley
Priscilla Johnson
Willard
Big Springs
Art Emken
Jacksons
Emken
Arthur Shultz
Donald Shultz
Chas. Norquest
Paul Norquest
E. Earle Eaton
C. B Kirsch
Marian Kirsch
Central City
Arborville Congregational Church
David
Everett Cramer
Pete Schrader
Glen and Cappy
Farnum Schrader
Chapman Baptist Church
Clifford Cramer
Emory Cramer
Ivan Cramer
Cleo Cramer
Harold Cramer
Sadie Clark
John Wochner
Polk School News Highlights Circus Theme and Library Additions
Kindergarten and first grade students explored a circus unit with decorated rooms and student made animals while first graders learned Mother Goose rhymes and printed pictures. Fourth grade studied Nebraska Indians with class drawings, sixth grade built a telegraph set and discussed electromagnets, and new library books cover the Constitution Television and Thoroughbred Horses plus a fairy tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Horner
Miss Muffet
Karen Nelson
Bruce Johnson
Kent Sandell
Bob Ostrander
Gary Cramer
Nebraska
Bruce Walker
United States
Faithful Workers Club Meets Faithful Workers
Mrs Cleo Cramer opened her home January 24 for the Faithful Workers Club January meeting. Fifteen members and three visitors enjoyed a program by Mrs Clifford Carlson on The Four Seasons. Members shared readings games and plans for an annual party. A donation was made to the March of Dimes. Social hour featured refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Cramer
Faithful Workers Club
Clifford Carlson
Jo-Lind
Lawrence Larson
March of Dimes
Harold Cramer
Harold Miller
Sunday dinner guests visit for Mrs. Art Kohtz services
Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Ed Larson's home included Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Nelson of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Benson and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Nelson of Hardville, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartratt of Lincoln who came to attend services for Mrs. Art Kohtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Larson
L. S. Nelson
Grand Island
J. E. Benson
LeRoy Nelson
Hardville
Fred Bartratt
Lincoln
Art Kohtz
Eldon Johnson Sparks Pole Bowlers to Three Wins
Eldon Johnson led his team to three straight victories over Moore Lumber Company of Stromsburg with a torrid pace and a 236 game. Johnnie's Ramblers struggled, losing two to Stromsburg Bank and winning one, while Lavonne Adelson led his squad with a top score of 1168 in individual games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Newt” Johnson
Moore Lumber Company
Stromsburg
Johnnie
Lloyd Kroger
Grant Johnson
Floyd Lyle
Johnnie’s Ramblers
Lavonne Adelson
Wally Lind
Kermit Larson
Harold Green
Clarence Bolton
Polk Snooker Team Falls to Central City Sharps
Polk Snooker Team lost to Central City 590 to 244 as Pete Johnson scored 86 points and Virgil Bush added 47 for Polk. The defeat ends Polk’s early league lead, yielding the top spot to York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete” Johnson
Polk Snooker
Central City
Virgil Bush
Polk
York
Polk Cubs, Holmes and McNaught Lead Strong Season Start
Polk High basketball shows improvement as Gayle Holmes averages 20 points and Walden McNaught 18 over the past week. Jack Myers adds a 10 point five game stretch while team defense and passing by John Holmes and Mac Gleim boost the Cubs toward the Polk County Championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Holmes
Walden McNaught
Polk High Cubs
Jack Myers
Polk
Jack
Gaylen
Walden
John Holmes
Mac Gleim
Cubs
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
Gaylen Holmes
Waldon McNaught
Waldon
Jack Myerson
Enero
John Holmes W
Dennis Light
Kenneth Werner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul L. Gustafson
U. S
Fort Riley, Kansas
Smother Vikings
TROTH
Arborville Town Hall
Dennis Korinek
J. Holmes
al G. Holmes
Gleim — Myers
al Werner
Country Womans Club
Woman's Club
Randolph
Corey Malone
Father of the
Bride Spencer Tracy
Joan Bennett
Elizabeth Taylor Cartoon
Nyberg -Samuelson
Young Peoples Rally
Arborville Way
Polk School News
Eldon Johnson
Polk Basketballers
W. A. Wurtz
Chas
Norquest and Family
Norman Reetz
Max Jones
Connie
Oscar Jones
Irvin Blase
Robert Black
Millicent Louise
Nyberg-Samuellson
I. Duane Nyberg
Iinois
Raymond Sundberg
Calmar Johnson
Harvey Sundberg
M. O. Johnson
Judy
Joe Monson
Clarks
Merle Stromberg
Omaha
Merle
Standard Oil Company
Everett James
Tucson
Arizona
Lulu Baugh
S. S. Pierform
Donald
Martin Hoffman Jr
Martin Hoffman Sr
Myra Cox
Theo Lars
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