Shelby High School Wins County Basketball Tournament
Shelby High School captured the Polk County basketball title with a dramatic 36 to 34 comeback over Polk. Fossbender sparked the rally, stealing the ball twice and scoring the winning field goal as time expired. Osceola and Stromsburg also played, with district action slated for February 24 in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk High School
Polk County
Shelby
Polk
Fosbender
Fossbender
Fassbender
Polkman
Donohoe
Specce
York
Osceola
Stromsburg
Qsecola Gut
Community Notices and Social Gatherings Across Stromsburg Area
Friday afternoon Misa Blaine Nyberg spent time with Mrs. Md and Mrs. Theo Larson. A Sunday School group sang and presented a valentine box to Rey and Mrs. A F Smith on Sunday morning. House guests included Chard Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. Will Herman, Mr. and Mrs. B J Harless, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Green in Stromsburg in honor of Ludwig Widen of Kearney heading to Portland Oregon. A shower honored Miss Darlene Light on February 12 at the Mimer Wilshusen home with frames and many gifts. Refreshments served to about twenty five by Mrs. Donald Johnson, Mrs. Welton Driewer, Mrs. Elmer Wilshusen, Mrs. Raymond Sagehorn and Mrs. Otto Wilshusen. Rev and Mrs. Paul Lemke hosted trustees and wives Monday evening. Otto Wilshusen and Henry Mundt’s homes hosted visits Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Blaine Nyberg
Theo Larson
Irvin Anderson
Rey
A. F. Smith
Cindy
Chard Talbot
Kearney
Will Herman
Stromsburg
Jd. ‘Harless
Will Green
Glen Knerr
Ludwig Widen
Portland
Oregon
Darlene Light
Mimer Wilshusen
Donald Johmson
Oxecola
Welton Driewer
Elmer Wilshusen
Raymond Sagehorn
Otto Wilshusen
Paul Lemke
Jenry Mundt
County Extension News Seeks Training for Leaders
February training meeting for Home Economies to prepare 4-10 club leaders. Maple Leaf Club hosted at Mrs Alfred Grosswick Inns. future meetings set for Osceola February 24 and Stromsburg February 25. Am Olson will speak in Polk County March 8 on Fertilizers. Nebraska weed program progress noted with state war on weeds plan. Merry Dairy 4-H met Feb 4 electing officers. next meeting March 4 at Harry Brazee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Club
Alfred Grosswick- Inns
Benruary
Loys Smith
Nosxions
Smith
Mauritz Swanson
LeRoy Rhodes
Archer
Merry Dairy
Jeader Paul Swanson
Harry Brazee
Filipowicz Farm Sale Notice Near Osceola
Frank Filipowicz will hold a public farm sale 8 miles north, 1 mile west and 4% mile north of Osceola on Tuesday February 24 starting at noon. The auction includes 37 cattle and horses, 16 hogs, chickens, household goods and general farm machinery plus miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Filipowicz
Osceola
Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings
Mr o and Mrs Leonard Warnick and Elmer Warnick visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Warnick and family. Mr o and Mrs CUE Cramer visited Sunday with her mother Mrs L Isle Stewart in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Warnick
Elmer Warnick
Talrents
Mro
Mra
Bert Warnick
Cue Cramer
Isle Stewart Fy
Central City
Civil Service Examnination Fireman Stationary Boller Posts
An examination for permanent appointment as Fireman Stationary Boll er was announced by the Executive Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska. Salaries range from 2020 to 2469 dollars yearly. Applications go to the Board at Lincoln or post offices within fifty miles, with forms from regional offices in Saint Paul Minnesota or Lincoln. Welcome Swedes! Swedish picture Skanor Falsterbo at Polk Theatre February 23 and 24.
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Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans <Administration Hospital
Lincoln
Nebraska
Veterans Administration Hospital
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
74Th
J. Streets
Elphth US
Civil Service Region
Costonhoarse
Saint Vpaul 1
Innesota
Board of US
Civil Service Texaminers
Taneoda
Polk Theatre
Polk County Surplus Road Equipment Goes to Public Sale
Polk County will hold a public sale of surplus road equipment at the County Yard in Osceola starting at 1:80 Saturday February 28. Items include 12 blades 6 to 10 feet long and other gear such as fresnos slipae large walking plows two tank wagens and associated gears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Osceola
Class C Tournament Planned in Osceola Next Week
A meeting in Osceola set dates February 24 to 27 for the Class C tournament with sessions each afternoon and evening. Admission is 0 for adults and 35 cents for students per session. Officials include Roy Speece, Paul Hafemeister, and R O Peterson, who will officiate the first two days. Seeded teams include St Bonaventure Columbus St Francis Humphrey Genoa and Cedar Stupids. First round pairings list Cedar Rapids Polk St Edwards Dwight Assumption Belgrade Stromsburg Genoa St Bonaventure Spalding Academy Brainard Shelby Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Roy Speece
York
Paul Hafemeister
Seward
R. O. Peterson
C. I. Webb
St Bonaventure of Columbus
St. Francis
Humphrey
Genoa
Cedar Stupids
Mame
Cedar Rapids
Polk
St. Edwards
Dwight Assumption
Belgrade
Stromsburg
St. Bonaventure
Spalding Academy
Brainard
Clarks
Shelby
Community Notes From Arborville Area Socials
Mr and Mrs D Morris and families and others hosted Sunday dinner guests of Warold and Floyd Bittinger. Twentieth Century Club held its annual party at the Burgess home with 12 families present and a planned program and lunch. Various residents visited friends and attended club and missionary society events, including the Arborville Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs John Woehner and a no covered dish dinner.
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The
Twentieth Century Club
Chas. Burgess
Robert Merchant
Daniel Graves, Jr
Lee Morris
J. C. Morris
Everett Cramer
We Reckner
B. Merchant
Tod Otte, Jr
Grand Island
Has. Norquest
Wuart Stevens
Arborville Missionary Society
J. T. Otte
John Woehner
Polk grade team to play Benedict tourn games this week
The Polk grade basketball team entered the Benedict grade tournament this week with games slated for Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. Mrs Johan Prochaska of Lincoln Mrs Clara Anderson and Mr and Mrs Clarence Meerkata oil sons visited Friday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Widga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Gomes
Johan Prochaska
Lincoln
Clara Anderson
Clarence Meerkata
Out of Old Nebraska described by James C. Olson
This article recalls the February 15 1869 act establishing the University of Nebraska with intent for a state university and other institutions. It notes the original phrasing, funds from Lincoln land sales, Old University Hall cornerstone 1869 and the university opening in 1871 with a mixed student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Nebraska
James C. Olson
State Historical Society
University of Nebraska
State University
Agricultural College
State Lunatic Asylum
Lincoln
University Hall
Masonic Order
Omaha
Lincoln High School
Johnson Service Building Burns at Stromsburg
A fire destroyed the Johnson Service Garage in Stromsburg last Thursday. The cause is unknown, burning all equipment six cars a track and a Jeep. Fire began about 11 30 a m and spread quickly. A new building is planned on the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johmson
Stromsburg
Ferguson couple add a seven pound twelve ounce son
Mr and Mrs Glen Ferguson are the parents of a seven pound twelve ounce son born February 14 at Hord Memorial Hospital in Central City Mrs Ferguson is the former Rosemary Kutiler. Other local notes include church trustees meeting and a flurry of visitors to residents in nearby towns with names such as York Stromsburg and Wahoo referenced among the well wishes and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ferguson
Hord Memorial Hespital
Central City
Ferguson
Rosemary Kutiler
Elwood Sandell
Paul Lemke
Orthopedic Hospital
Lincoln
Gwendolyn
Emma Anderson
The
Baptist Church
Parsonage
Willang Richardson
Donald
York
Henry Mundt
Carl Mundt
Wamptoo Wriday
Gilbert, Benson
Rudolph Gustafson
Dosle
Alfred Gustafson
Joe Johnson
AAA Community Committee Meets In Osceola
On Friday February 13 a meeting of AAA Community Committee members was held in Osceola. Each committee has three farmers representing the AAA in their area and discussed the 1948 program with District Farmer Fieldman John Staroseik. Farmers are urged to sign a farm plan at the AAA office before April 1 1948 to qualify for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Osceola
John Staroseik
Forsberg Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs F W Forsberg will mark their golden anniversary with an open house at the Baptist Church parlors Sunday February 22 from 2 to 5 and at their home that evening from 7 to 9 The couple invites relatives and friends to join in the celebration to make the day long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Forsberg
Baptist
Swede Home News Social Roundup of Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sarow hosted friends at the Joel Toline home while Donald and Doris Anderson of Alberta joined Alberta visits with the Bodines. Farmers Union attendees included August Carlson, Myron Jones, and Misel Fredrickson in Omaha, as Mrs. Raymond Poland and sons Jackie and Terry were honored at an oyster supper by Mrs. Petrns Nelson. Friends and relatives gathered in Hershey, Omaha, Osceola, and other local stops for meals, birthdays, and anniversaries, including visits to Swan Cederberg and Levert’s birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Sarow
Joel Toline
Donald
Doris Anderson
Alberta
Canada
Harry Bodine
August Carlson
Myron Jones
Misel Fredrickson
Omaha
Farmers Union
Petrns Nelson
Raymond Poland
Jackie
Terry
Anna Appleton
Wendell
Ralph
Geo, Heckman
Jeanine
Arthur Cederberg
Carl Cederberg
Swan Cederberg
Burdette Sandin
Fragmont
Rudolf Sandin
Franzen
August Johnson
Monald Sarow
Fred Fredrickson
Federal Land Bank
Osceola
John Gestrine
Martin Gestrine
Henry Thelander
Warold A. Johnson
Clarence Nielsen
Bob Miners
Frank Oquist
Levert
Weekday Visits Span Osceola to Central City Families
Mr and Mrs Merbert Wurtz of Wavens visited Friday in the M Lindley home. Several Cramer and Clark relatives gathered in Bro ken Bow Nebraska. Lincoln visitors included Ronnie Genson Jimmie Lind berg and Arthur Bates. Blase family members from Lincol n visited Yordville. Clarence Bryant Amos Timmons visited Osceola and Metool area. Arthur Carlson and kin hosted gatherings in Osceola Central City and Stromsburg hospital treated Mrs Frank Adelson Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merbert Wurtz
Wavens
M. Lindley
Harold Cramer
Sadie Clark
Henry Cramer
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Ronnie Genson
Jimmie Lind‘berg
Arthur Bates
Lincoln
Terniece Blase
Lincol
Br. Blase
Yordville
Clarence Bryant
Roy Morgan
Osceola
Amos Timmons
Arthur Carlson
Ond
Glarence Creceh
Kenneth Lali
Met‘ool
Ralph
Oscar Johnson
Central City
Mro
Paul Coover
Wayne Best
Omi Liturdy
Frank Adelson
Stromsburg
Stromsburg Socials Mark 25th Anniversary and Week’s Visits
Local family gatherings and travel mark a busy period in Stromsburg. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson at Ceresco drew relatives including Mr. and Mrs. W G Rudeen and others. Various guests hosted dinners and suppers, and Osceola to Denver trips were noted as exchanges of visits continued among neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rudeen
Delwin
Carl Sundberg
Sibrley Ahlquist
Ed Johnson
Ceresco
Nebraska
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Aurora
Lonnie
Rex Hapcock
Delores
Robert Willits
Darwin
Hannah Slahn
Donna Jean
Frank Cohagen
Dennis
Lloyd VanHousen
Poik
Shelby High School
County Extension News
Filipowicz
Civil Service Examination
Arborville Way
Johnson Service
BURNS
AAA Farm News
Swede Home News
Lester Spelts
Harold Spelts
Floyd Spelts
David Spelts
Art Eckstrom
John
Lester Speirs
Lou Ann Scharman
Margaret Scharman
Edwin L. Anderson
A.noreen
Nimrod
Ed Carlson
Gunnar Carlson
Chicago
Ilinois
Chas, Dewey
George Blaine
Maggie Austin
Hordville
Floyd Oshigren
Ralph Nordberg
Denver
Colorado
Mary
In Shears
Verlin Johnson
Walter Hoffman
Don Hosler
Fe Miga Tewell Margin
Central? Electric && Gas
Clyde Reed
Hom
Faye Sack
Gresham
J. P. Hatcheny
J. Pate
Alexandria
Virginia
J. L. Olson
J. Se
Amd
Oscar Olson
Slutebens
Wahoo
George W Olson
Donald Doremus
Ronnie
Frank Baker
Tonnie
Phillip Reed
Hillary Brooke
Robert Lowery
Donald O'Connnor
Deanna Durhin
Edvard Persson
Skanor
Masia
Sweden
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