Fishing Fever and Marble Memories in a Warm June Day
The column recalls a rare warm June in January with Kahler’s fishing fever and a comical scare as the group contemplates Gavins Point. It treats fishing as a humorous ailment and parodies medical cures, then shifts to Orrin Alfred’s Letters From San Francisco about classic marbles and games once played near the Farmers Store and Kroger.
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Kahler
Gavins Point
Journal of the American Miracle Society
M. A. Pillpusher
Ood Orrin Alfred
San Francisco
Marble Jet Society
Kroger
County NFC Group Organizes January 29
The Polk County National Farm Organization received its charter on January 29 1968 Officers elected for 1968 include President Bill Beebe Vice President Richard Teegerstrom Secretary Bob Baker Treasurer Lyle Johnston Publicity Director Vern Berck Trustees Harlan Toline Max Rystrom Raymond Burke Grain Committee chair Gary Allison members Harley Rafert Leon Hopwood Vic Krol Dale Lindburg Regular meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 30 PM at Viking Hall Stromsburg Open to interested persons including businessmen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County National Farm Organization
Bill Beebe
Richard Teegerstrom
Bob Baker
Lyle Johnston
Vern Berck
Harlan Toline
Max Rystrom
Raymond Burke
Gary Allison
Harley Rafert
Leon Hopwood
Vic Krol
Dale Lindburg
Viking Hall
Stromsburg
Two Bridal Showers For Lynda Myers
Miss Lynda Myers was honored at two bridal showers. A Saturday afternoon event at Arlyce Lind home featured cranberry and pink decorations and gifts. A Saturday evening shower at Calmer Johnson home in Stromsburg drew guests from Lincoln Clarks Osceola Stromsburg York and Polk with games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Myers
Arlyce Lind
Lynda
Dee Willits
Connie Jones
Neal van Housen
Charles Stromberg
Lincoln
Calmar Johnson
Stromsburg
Calmer Johnson
Clarks
Osceola
York and
Polk
Boxer Baby Beef 4H Club Meeting Reports Planned Demos
The Boxer Baby Beef 4H Club met January 23 at Polk Community Hall and planned demonstrations at each meeting led by Loren Oberg, Lynn Oberg, and Luann Oberg on making a rope halter from ten feet of rope. They discussed calf diseases and treatment, sale options for one calf at the fair, possible rail sale of another, and donated $1.50 to the March of Dimes. Mrs Gilbert Anderson and Mrs Arnold Wendell provided lunch. next meeting set for February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Community Hall
Loren
Lynn
Luann Oberg
Gilbert Anderson
Arnold Wendell
Stevens couple departs Omaha for Hawaiian Islands
Mr and Mrs Gien Stevens left Thursday from Omaha for the Hawaiian Islands, setting off a planned journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawais
Gien Stevens
Omaha
Hawaiian Islands
Lost marbles and rough recess days remembered
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls grim afternoons of marble games after the sun sank low. Describes chapped hands, knuckles, and a held end to play as Ray Myers shouted Grabs during recess. The blue gray moonie shooter stands as a treasured loss from youth.
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Ray Myers
Legion Auxiliary to Head Local Heart Fund Drive
The Polk Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Heart Fund Drive in February with Mrs Dwayne Miller as chairman. Watch for the envelopes and add your contribution, forwarding it to the next person on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Legion Auxiliary
Polk
Dwayne Miller
Cubs Week Ends With Wins And Losses
The Cubs opened with a 27 to 172 loss to Stromsburg last Saturday, a game noted for sparse space and enthusiasm. On Tuesday they rebounded, defeating Bradshaw 60 to 47 as they controlled play, holding Bradshaw to five points in the fourth quarter. They face Osceola Friday in another tough matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Vikings
Nuff
Cubs
Bradshaw
Osceola
Dates Set For Grain Program Signups In Polk County
Polk County farmers may sign up February 5 through March 15 for the 1968 feed grain and wheat programs announced by Richard C. Sealey, ASC County Committee Chairman. Signups indicate program intentions and participation levels for both programs.
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Polk County
Richard C. Sealey
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Faithful Workers Club Meets At Ostrand Home
The Faithful Workers Club gathered January 24 at Mrs Clarence Van Ostrand’s home. Members recalled past meetings and donated to Polio and Heart Funds. They voted to hold the annual club supper February 6. Mrs Harold Carlson led a feathered flower craft. A Valentine themed lunch was served by Mrs Van Ostrand and Mrs Noel Kealiher. Ella Cramer won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Clarence van Ostrand
Harold Carlson
van Ostrand
Noel Kealiher
Valentine
Ella Cramer
Osceola Social Visits Reported
Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson visited Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller. Saturday night Mr Carroll Flodman and Merton Flodman visited Robert Stohl in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nelson
Orlie Miller
Carroll Flodman
Merton Flodman
Robert Stohl
Osceola
Burdette Flodman Files for County Commissioner
Burdette Flodman has filed to run for county commissioner in District Three. The candidate seeks the seat currently held by an unnamed incumbent and aims to represent local residents in county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Flodman
Stromsburg
Fredrickson Implement Co. Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Fredrickson Implement Co. in Polk marked its 30th year in business on January 6, 1968. Marvin Fredrickson bought the business in 1938, expanded to new buildings by 1948, and recalls early sales including an F-12 Farmall for $713.44 and an F-20 for $1,373.26. The piece notes a 1948 move to current premises and a page 4 anniversary sale ad.
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Fredrickson Implement Co
Polk
Marvin Fredrickson
R. H
Dick) Thesing
Main St
Marvin
Myers Garage
Marv
Albert Johnson
Robert Willits
Herman Carlson
Hannah Carlson
Carl Carlstrom
Oscar Jones
W. E. Johnson
Wilmer Johnson
Mose Kealiher
J. E. Strawberg
Hardville
Fredrickson Implement
Beinses announce baby boy born in Aurora
Mr and Mrs Ronald Beins of Aurora announce the birth of a son on Sunday January 28 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. The event was celebrated with a family gathering including the Stev ens and Sundberg families from Rockford and nearby friends.
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Ronald Beins
Aurora
Community Chorus Practices Sunday at School
Community Chorus holds practice Sunday at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium all singers welcome and invited to join the group.
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge Meets Thursday Evening
The Rainbow Rebekah Lodge held its regular session Thursday evening with Lois Grossnicklaus and Osceola Lodge staff in attendance for officer installation. Dorothy Dahlin became Noble Grand with Mary Lou Hahn as Vice Grand, Josephine Strand as Secretary, and Helen Bayer as Treasurer. A delegation to the United Nations tour was approved. Eleanor Hatfield received a lodge jewel, and a potluck followed hosted by Vivian Funk and Myrtle Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge
Lois Grossnicklaus
Osceola Rebekah Lodge No. 88
Dorothy Dahlin
Noble Grand
Mary Lou Hahn
Josephine Strand
Helen Bayer
United Nations
Eleanor Hatfield
Potluck
Vivian Funk
Myrtle Johnson
Hospital Report List of Patients At Annie Jeffrey Memorial
Week of January 23 to 30 shows numerous patients admitted across Osceola Stromsburg Gresham Shelby and Benedict with multiple transfers and discharges Including Mrs Martha LaMunyon Mrs Bessie Green Mr Floyd Larson Mrs Selma Sundberg and many others Transferred Elmer Kinberg from Stromsburg to Central City Hospital Dean Myers admired January 23 dismissed January 27 Ella Rudy dismissed January 24 Hulda Sagehorn dismissed January 25 Glen Babcock admitted January 27 Earl Flodman admitted January 27 and dismissed January 28 Donald Widga admitted January 30.
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Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Martha LaMunyon
Shelby
Bessie Green
Pork
Erwin Pohl
Mabel Thompson
Osceola
Teresa Dunn
Ferdinand Pohl
York
Floyd Larson
Chester A. Dawes
Ralph M. McDonald
Enoch Boden
Martha Lindquist
Stromsburg
Selma Sundberg
Emma Joy
Lewis Schott
Charles Nuttleman
Gresham
Hubert Lounsburry
Stroms
Margaret M. Dozier
Hazel Burns
Edmund Bernt
Fred Huggler
Lauren Burg
Esther Boden
Paul Monson
Arvid Barr
Ina Mangelsen
Jodette Dunn
Oceola
Clarence L. Carlson
Wilbur LeSner, Jr
Arthur Twarling
Esther Appleton
Louie Hengelfelt
Benedict
Robert E. Anderson
Morris Boden
Carl Irmer
Oswald J. Cerny
Emma Horstman
Polk
Ervine Hinze
Paul Strand
Janet Swanson
Lillie Johnson
Elmer Kinberg
Dean Myers
Ella Rudy
Hulda Sagehorn
Glen Babcock
Earl Flodman
Donald Widga
Service record for PFC Lanny L Ang US 56543514
The note lists the address of serviceman PFC Lanny L Ang of the 336th Assault Helicopter Company with APO San Francisco 96290. It records his service number and unit assignment for military postal correspondence.
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Lanny L. Ang
336Th Assault Helicopter Co
APO
San Francisco
Birthday and dinner guests report from local families
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson and Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson joined Mrs Ang in Stanford to celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Guy Blanchard of Grand Island were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller.
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T. A. Stevens
Lawrence Sundberg
Don Birchfield
Kent
Rockford, Ill
Floyd Miller
Horace Stevens
James Lindburg
Mary
Earl Stevens
Dennis
Rudolph Gustafson
Ollie Johnson
Stanford
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Polking
Ood
Carl Dragstedt
Baby Beef
Fredrickson Impl. Co
Central City Hospital
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