Obituary of Richard A F Kohtz
Richard August Ferdinand Kohtz born near Trenton Nebraska September 12 1890 died January 27 after a heart attack aged 63 years 4 months and 15 days. Survived by widow Hulda Opfer four sons Harold Ray Stanley Ardean one son Marvin preceded him in death 14 grandchildren three brothers Henry Arthur Alfred. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Hampton with choir songs and pallbearers Don Schmidt Otto Mowitz Art Klute Ernest Driewer Paul Sagehorn L T Werth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard August Ferdinand Kohtz
Frederick
Ernestina Kohtz
Trenton
Nebraska
Hitchcock County
Theo. Mollering
Kohtz
Hulda Opfer
Zion Church
C. F. Brommer
Harold
Polk
Ray
Stanley
Bradshaw
Ardean
Marvin
Henry
Hampton
Arthur
Lincoln
Alfred
Central City
Zion Lutheran Church of
Zion Church Council
Christ
Zion
Jesus
Don Schmidt
Otto Mowitz
Art Klute
Ernest Driewer
Paul Sagehorn
L. T. Werth
Walter Nelson Elected To Co op Credit Board
Walter Nelson was elected director of Polk County Co op Federal Credit Union at a Thursday meeting in the RBA Building Stromsburg. Attending Polk include Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson Mrs Frank Bolton and M G Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nelson
Co-op Credit Board
Polk County Co-op Federal Credit Union
RBA
Stromsburg
M. G. Lindburg
Polk
Frank Bolton
M. G. Lindpure
Friendly Families Club Meeting at Mrs Harold Wilson
The Friendly Families Extension Club met at the president Mrs Harold Wilson home. New year program booklets were distributed and dues collected. A hair styling demonstration by Mrs Edwin Doremus followed. A luncheon was served by Mrs Harold Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Families Extension Club
Harold Wilson
Edwin Doremus
Mrs Ilof Ostberg Heads Polk Heart Fund Drive
Mrs. Ilof Ostberg, president of the Polk American Legion Auxiliary, is named Let ter Appeal chairman for the Heart Fund campaign in Polk for February. Nebraska Heart Ass'n's Mrs. Donald W. Clarke announces the appointment and urges local gifts to support heart and blood vessel disease research and public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilof Ostberg
Polk American Legion Auxiliary
Heart Fund
Polk
Donald W. Clarke
Hastings
State Heart Fund
Nebraska Heart Ass’n
Alfred Joness 65th Anniversary Observed in Hardville
Mr and Mrs Alfred Jones of Hardville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Afternoon and luncheon guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Sundberg families of Charles Stromberg of Lincoln Pastor Harry Ratzlaff Vern Jones Harvey Sundberg Calmer Johnson Sue and Phylis Rankin of Central City and Everett Goertzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jones
Hardville
Raymond Sundberg
Charles Stromberg
Lincoln
Harry Ratzlaff
Vern Jones
Harvey Sundberg
Calmer Johnson
Sue and
Phylis Rankin
Central City
Everett Goertzen
Polk Drive Tops March of Dimes Goal With $800
Mrs. Eldon Johnson deposits campaign money at Citizens State Bank as Polk again surpasses its $650 quota with nearly $800 raised. House to house funds, business houses, school events, talent show and organizations contributed significant amounts. A full breakdown will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Johnson
Polk
Ashe
Citizens State Bank
Johnson
Open House for Mr and Mrs Seth Piper Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Seth Piper celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home this Sunday February 7. Friends and relatives are invited to call between 2 and 5 p.m. and 7 and 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Piper
Neighborhood Club Honors Mrs Stevens With Birthday Greet
Mrs T A Stevens hosted a Saturday gathering as 12 members and friends sent birthday greetings and a gift. Two bouquets arrived from her distant children while an all hostess lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Stevens
Talent Show Boosts Fund Total For Polio Drive
A community talent show at the high school raised 216.29 for the March of Dimes with a 60 donation from the American Legion, totaling 3266.29. About 500 to 600 attended as 13 local groups performed under organizers the Woman's Club led by Mrs. Lucille Johnson.
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March of Dimes
American Legion
Woman's Club
Lucille Johnson
Jo Strand
Marie Lyle
JoAnn Sweenie
Delores Doremus
Everett Green
Oscar Sundberg
Legion Auxiliary
Elaine Stromberg
Faithful Workers
Arkansas
Richard Sealey Sr
Country Woman's Club
Polk Woman’s Club
Mel Hill
Odd Fellows Lodge
Dean Lindburg
Baptist
Fire Department
Madrigal Singers
Reist
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodges
Sally Norquest
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid
Evangelical Free Church
Vincent Stranberg
Spike Jones
Rebecca Lodge
Polk Enters District Tourney At Monroe
Coach Art Phillips informed the district office Monday that Polk will face Silver Creek in the first round of the district tournament at Monroe. The event runs February 22 to 25 with Bruce Cowgill as director. Ten teams entered Belgrade seeded first Polk second. others include Duncan, Bellwood, Lindsay Holy Family, Humphrey, Creston, Monroe, Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Phillips
Big Office
Polk
Silver Creek
Monroe
Bruce Cowgill
Belgrade
Duncan
Bellwood
Lindsay Holy Family
Humphrey
Creston
Shelby
Reverend Long to Give Farewell Sermon Sunday
Rev C W Long pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for seven years will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday. Pastor Knippenburg of Central City will lead the vacancy as vacancy pastor while the church awaits a new call following Long's acceptance of a Bright Colorado position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
C. W. Long
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Knippenburg
Central City
Brighton
Colorado
Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Local residents report family visits across towns. Leonard Fiala and family enjoyed a birthday gathering at the Houdek home in Valparaiso. Vern Williams of Anselmo visited Donald Dahlin’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fiala
Valparaiso
Charles Houdek
Vern Williams
Anselmo
Donald Dahlin
Frank Davin
Delmar Larkin
Methodist Church
York
Arthur Gustafson
Lincoln
Paul Gustafson
J. S. Gustafson
4 H Fun Night For Public Saturday
Under Polk Commercial Club auspices 4 H clubs from Arborville and Polk communities host a fun night this Saturday February 6 in the Community Hall all are invited Free cookies and chocolate milk from Robert's Dairy provide refreshments Skits and music including vocal and accordion Sondra Hill discusses her Club Congress trip in Chicago and displays souvenirs Rev Elwood Anderson former 4 H member will MC Kenneth Schmidt county agent will attend for a brief talk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Commercial Club
Arborville
Polk
Robert
Sondra Hill
Club Congress
Chicago
Elwood Anderson
Kenneth Schmidt
Grade Cagers Add Clarks To Victim List
Bruce Johnson led with 10 points as the grade cagers beat the Clarks five last Friday. This 17th straight win for the locals also marked their sixth victory of the year. They host Clarks on February 12 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Johnson
John Sweenie
Clarks
PTA Scholarship Winners at Kearney Nebraska Teachers College
RoDonna Lindholm and five peers at Nebraska State Teachers College Kearney will begin the semester on PTA scholarships. Also named Marian Paulsen Aurora Marion Auble Arnold Bob Gell Nelson Helen Oscutt Doniphan and Joyce Towers Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RoDonna Lindholm
C. R. Lindholm
Nebraska State Teachers College
Kearney
Marian Paulsen
Aurora
Marion Auble
Arnold
Bob Gell
Nelson
Helen Oscutt
Doniphan
Joyce Towers
Maxwell
Births Announced for Ortegren and Sargent Families
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ortegren of Palmer announce the birth of a son Bruce Wayne on January 26. Mr and Mrs Robert Sargent of Omaha report a daughter Joan E born January 24. Mrs Sargent is the former Elaine Klingsporn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ortegren
Palmer
Bruca Wayne
Robert Sargent
Omaha
Joan E
Sargent
Elaine Klingsporn
Community group plans February party and polio fund gift
Members met at Mrs. Harold Mier's home on January 28 to plan a February 19 Community Hall party for their husbands. They voted a $6 donation to the polio fund. Mrs. Emory Cramer led an entertaining program, and hostesses Mrs. Fred Williams and Mrs. Seth Piper served lunch to 13 members and 1 visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Harold Mier
Emory Cramer
Mre
Fred Williams
Seth Piper
Services Held Sunday For Richard Kohtz
Funeral services for Richard Kohtz were conducted last Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church Hampton. He died the Wednesday prior and is the father of Harold Kohtz of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kohtz
Zion Lutheran Church
Hampton
Kohtz
Harold Kohtz
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Richard A. F. Kohtz
Friendly Families Club
Polk Heart Fund
Polko
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RoDonna ‘Lindholm
PTA
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