Polk Commercial Club Shows Prewar Spirit
Polk Commercial Club members renewed postwar zeal at the Polk Fire Hall with 25 plus business leaders present. Everette W. Green was elected president and led a packed program discussing Polk County Fair plans, roads, housing, a hospital, and a 40th anniversary celebration this fall. Committee chairmen were named and invitations debated including Paul Gilbert to discuss state sports highlights. Floyd Luyle was elected vice president and John Stohs as secretary treasurer. regular meetings shift to the third Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Commercial Club
Polk
Everette W. Green
S. J. Harless
Polk County
Paul Gilbert
State Game and Fish Commission
Commercial Club
Floyd Luyle
John Stohs
Arborville Town Hall Club Holds Get-Together
The Arborville Town Hall Club held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening. Mr Hecht of York introduced the State Fair Blue Ribbon Demonstrating Team which demonstrated color. At lunch gifts were given to Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson and other local residents moving soon from the community. They planned a meeting for March 20 with an entertainment committee led by Rose Bedient, Florence Shockey, and Gordon Keahner.
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Arborville
Rose Bedient
Florence Shockey
Gordon Keahner
Charlie Scheapler
Lloyd Blair
Arborville Girl Weds Lindley A Cates in Pueblo Colorado
Miss Coila Fisher and Lindley A. Cates wed February 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Chestner in Pueblo Colorado with Rev C S Stevens officiating. The bride, daughter of W J Fisher, grew up in Arborville and was active in church and community work. She graduated York high in 1930 and later served as cashier at a Martin Bomber Plant office. Cates, son of Mrs Mae C Cates and brother of Mrs C Chestner, worked five years at the Martin Bomber Plant and then with Spray Berry Radio School in Pueblo. After March 1 they will live at 1628 Carterel St Pueblo.
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Arborville
Coila Fisher
Lindley A. Cates
J. E. Chestner
Pueblo
Colorado
C. S. Stevens
W. J. Fisher
Congregational Church
York High School
Martin
Omaha
Mr. Cates
Mae C Cates
C Chestner
Spray- Berry Radio
Carterel St
Price family returns home from navy service in Pacific
Lt. and Mrs. L. R. Price came home Thursday from Chicago where he was discharged after 20 months in the Navy including 13 months overseas in the Pacific. Their daughters Nancy and Bonnie stayed with their grandparents in Thayer during the absence. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spargo and Mrs. Robert Wiley of Arnold and Ora Huff of Goodland. Monetha Newman, Capt. Chas. Huenefeld, and Mrs. Hattie Newman joined Pfe and Mrs. Elton Newman in Omaha for weekend visits. Other local visitors included the Obriat family and the Bond and Covey families with Glen Sack and Chas. Met cafe.
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Stromsburg
L. R. Price
Chica- 0
Lt. Price
Navy
Pacific
Nancy
Bonnie
F. O. Price
Thayer
Robert Spargo
Robert Wiley
Arnold
Nebraska
Ira W. Ready
Ora Huff
Goodland
Kansas
Monetha Newman
Broken Bow
Chas. Huenefeld
Aurora
Hattie Newman
Pfe
Elton Newman
Omaha
Harry Obriat
T. B. Nelson
Raymond Bond
Jean
Harold Covey
Glen Sack
Chas. Metcafe
Mundt Family Sunday Visit At Hamp ton Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Mundt and Dorothy were Sunday visitors in the Herbert Mundt home at Hamp ton.
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Henry Mundt
Dorothy
Herbert Mundt
Hampton
Minnie Swanson obituary notes Swede Home ties and family
Minnie Constantia Hult Swanson died at St Francis Hospital Osceola on February 17 1946 at age 76. She was born December 30 1869 in Ox Bow Iowa and joined Swede Home Polk County Nebraska as a child. She married August R Swanson April 8 1888 and they had eight children. Survived by two daughters Wren Sherwood and Egnar Hultman two sons Alvin Arthur Mauritz Reuben 18 grandchildren six great grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Funeral held February 21 1946 at Swede Home Church with Rev A E Franzen officiating. Burial in Swede Home cemetery.
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Minnie Swanson
Minnie Constantia Hult
St. Francis Hospital
Osceola
Oxbow
Polk County
Nebraska
August R. Swanson
Melvin
Milton
Heavenly Home
Wren Sherwood
van Nuys
California
Egnar Hultman
Denver
Colo
Alvin
Arthur
Wilmar
Calf
Mauritz
Reuben
Fred Peterson
Seattle
Washington
Alex Adelson
Herbert Flodman
Albert Hult
Stromsburg
Jesus
A E. Franzen
Fatigue Causes and Management Our Guide to Energy and Rest
Fatigue is not fixed by sleep alone and likely signals an underlying physical or mental issue. Causes include daily habits, health, sleep and eating patterns, and especially mental states. Chronic tiredness may reflect repressed emotional conflict draining energy, while proper rest, nutrition, medical evaluation, and relaxation can restore vitality.
Osceola Club meets at Berck home in lesson on cupboards
The Osceola Project Club gathered at Mrs Bertha Berck’s home for a Tuesday afternoon session. Mrs Scott and Mrs Brown demonstrated the lesson New Views in Cupboards. Next meeting set for Mrs G R Peterson’s home.
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Osceola Project Club
Bertha Bérck
Scott
Brown
G. R. Petergon
A. S. Richard Mills
Osceola
M. A. Mills
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Pvt Gane Cole
Roswill
New Mexico
Minnie Swanson
Dewar Flulrman
Robert
Alvin Swanson
Phyllis Il
Denver
Roy T Hultman
Geo. Bradbury
Thomas Waters
Sophia Hultman
Omaha
Sam Reed
Luther Reed
St. Edwards, Neb
Swangon
Wren Sherwood
California
Land Bank Loans Offer Safety To Farmers
In a call to farmers Osceola Neb offers Polk County National Farm Loan Association loans with four percent interest and no commission. No appraisal fee to repay, 3414 years to repay with future payment privileges. Office open Tuesdays and Fridays on the east side of the square. W J Stead secretary treasurer Henry Osantowski fieldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
W J Stead
Henry Osantowski
Oswald Lux Runs As Republican For First District Commissioner
Oswald Lux fled Monday on the Republican ticket for County Commissioner in the First District. The candidate seeks the seat amid local party activity and election push from supporters in the district.
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Oswald Lux
Extension news highlights Polk County events and awards
Merna Lees earns a gold medal for health efforts in Hoath Improvement. District 4-H Timely Topic Contest will be in Columbus on March 5 with Mary Sigler as Polk County’s rep. Station KFAB awards include fountain pens. district winners receive all expense trips to the state contest. The top state contestants earn a $150 scholarship. A bread trial shows first loaves from 80 percent extraction flour are off white with no flavor difference. The 1946 Program and Plan of Work focus on Farmstead water systems and sewer disposal. Concrete septic tanks on Polk farms are available for rent. four farm meetings will discuss construction, soils, and grid outlets. Lumber shortages are expected. concrete work may proceed. April will see county and town weed control demonstrations using gas and poison bait, weather permitting. A meeting will discuss a 2 Crop Improvement Program and forming a county weed district. The Top Notchers 4-H Club met with 65 members. new name chosen for the club, previously GMC Livestock Club. Donald Peterson demonstrated cattle grubs and control. Marlin Nelson did rope tying in January. A lunch followed. next meeting at Ernfred Peterson’s.
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Merna Lees
The
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hoath
Merna
Columbus
Mary Sigler
Polk County
KFAB
Fountain Pens
Top Nottchers 4-H Club
Nels Paulson
Top Notchers Livestock Club
GMC Livestock Club
Donald Peterson
Marlin Nelson
Ethel Nelson
Ernfred Peterson
Clarence Rd Holton Joins Farmer's Union Service Station
Clarence Rd Holton has been hired by the Farmer's Union Service Station, taking on a new role at the outlet. His appointment expands the staff as the station emphasizes customer service and reliability.
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Clarence “Rd
Holton
Farmer's Union
Nine Hundred Exiting Lines Filed and Budget Changes Noted
Washington reports that nine hundred filing lines have applications. two hundred decisions will be issued soon. Nebraska origin items appear among these. The House approves a supplemental 100 million for Rural Electrification Administration before July 1 1946. REA funds from 1946 allotments are exhausted but supplemental funds prevent rural electrification stoppage in Nebraska in coming months. US Britain sign broad aviation pact allowing unlimited flights and use of military airfields. State Department blasts Argentina over anti Allied conspiracies and defaulted loans. Public debate grows over a proposed 4 1/2 billion Britain loan with campaigns for and against and broad press publicity.
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Welch Pogue
Civil Aeronautics Board
Nebraska
House
Rural Electrification Administration
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
U. S
Britain
Bermuda
Department of States
Argentina
State Department
The Swede Home Church Quinquagesima Schedule
The Swede Home Church lists Quinquagesima Sunday events with Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am 8 0 0 pm Evening Bible Study Board meeting Thursday 8 pm Dorcas Society Friday 8 pm Next week First Sunday in Lent Holy Communion and Lutheran World Action offering for gifts of 2500 or more Mid week Lenten services begin Ash Wednesday March 6 at Spa
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Dorcas Society
Holy
Lutheran World Action
Spa
Shower Honoring Miss Alvertus Laessle at Van Bush Home
A February 2 shower for Miss Alvertus Laessle drew 15 classmates. Dignitaries included LaVonne Anderson and Harriet Bush who handed gifts after games. Hostess Miss Vandeline Bush served luncheon. Also listed are numerous Sunday visits, dinners, and community notices from Polk County residents with calls to Holy Week planning and school notes.
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Alvertus Laessle
van Bush
Darlene Johnson
LaVonne Anderson
Harriet Bush
Vandeline Bush
Flora Ostberg
Los Angeles
Ilof Ostberg
Ed Ostberg
Wood River
Lloyd Stromberg
Donald Johnson
Osceola
W. A. Stevens
Wm. Fetters
Stromsburg
Merton Goings
M. W. Willert
S. A. Ramp
Carl] Steelquist
S. S. Person
Marquette
Grant Johnson
Grade School Cast Stages Jack and the Beanstalk Operetta
Polk grade school presented an operetta titled Jack and the Beanstalk with seventy six performers in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening. Leads were Marilyn Dahlin Dean Lindburg Jack Myers Jack Lavelle and Marybelle Lyle under the direction of Mr S A Ramp. The entire cast is commended for a worthy performance.
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Polk
Marilyn Dahlin
Dean Lindburg
Jack Myers
Jack Lavelle
Marybelle Lyle
Mrs. Lawrence Erickson Dies at 41 Near Hordville
Mrs. Lawrence Erickson age 41 years 4 months 12 days died at her home near Hordville on February 22 funeral plans await the arrival of her son stationed in Korea.
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Lawrence Erickson
Hordville
Lulu Viola Atergren
Korea
Mrs. Jay Hastings Laid to Rest Card
The Osceola Record notes the death of Mrs. Jay Hastings, 78, who died suddenly Sunday afternoon at her Gospel Ridge home after visiting neighbors. She suffered a heart attack and passed away within minutes. Her passing prompted a community funeral service.
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Osceola
Jay Hastings
Gospel Ridge
Girl Slightly Injured When Piano Falls On Her
Miss Mari Belle Lyle eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Lyle was injured Monday evening when a piano moved by several girls at the high school building overbalanced and fell on her. She was taken to Dr Andersons office in Stromsburg where no bones were found broken. The heavy upright piano fell on her lower body and she escaped with minor cuts and bruises and appeared none the worse after the incident.
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Mari Belle Lyle
Floyd Lyle
Anderson
Stromsburg
Polk High Wins Final Game to Close Season
Polk High School defeated Osceola 31 to 22 on their home floor in the last game of the season. The second team also beat Osceola 29 to 23. Osceola coach wagered on a poll, and Polk officials thank the public for strong attendance and support.
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Osceola
Polk
Silver Medals Awarded for Bond Work in Polk County
Three Polk County residents received Silver Medals with their names engraved for work on the county eight bond drives. Recipients include Robert Taddiken of Shelby, Mrs. Lloyd Hahn of Polk and I C Nordlund of Stromsburg. Nordlund and Taddiken chaired the War Finance Committee. Mrs Hahn led the women's division and publicity. Medals, from the U S Treasury Department, bear the Iwo Jima flag raising scene and the inscription For Patriotic Service 1941 1945.
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Polk County
Robert Taddiken
Shelby
Lioyd Hahn
Polk and I
Arborville News Notes Highlight Local Social and Farewell Events
Miss Nora Mae Cline of Lincoln visited Arborville with her parents. A birthday party at the Fred Bedient home honored Mrs Green. The Arborville Church and friends hosted a farewell at the town hall for Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson as they move north of Polk. Fifty attended a basket dinner. gifts included a Bible, a book of poems, and flowers. Nearby gatherings featured families at Reckner and Merchant homes, and Cpl Harlan Werner’s discharge preceded his return to Napa. Other visits spanned Topeka, Gilmer, Oklahoma City, and Lincoln, with multiple families attending birthday anniversaries and farewells.
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Arborville
Nora Mae Cline
Lincoln
Will Cline
Fred Bedient
H. J. Bedient
Will Green
Grant Johnson
Polk
Ralph Fisher
Geo. Otte
Edward Reckner
Cpl Harlan Werner
Grand Island
Charles Norquest
D. C. Morris
Betty
Topeka
Kansas
Lee Morris
W. H Seward
John Bills
Nora Mae
Gilmer Sanday
Foster Omel
John Hansen
Martin Hoffman, Jr
Ester Lackey
Joe Daker
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Osceola News
Pureau
PETA
Ul Flu Bett
Alok
Bureau of the Budget
Committee On Appropriations
Veterans Administration
Milburn M. Fowler
War Service and Postwar Planning Committee
American Dental Association
Chicago
Carrbbean
Newfoundland and Labrador
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Erma
Helen Nelson
Carl Steelquist
M. W Willert
L. A. Ramp
Mrs Ramp
Floyd Cohagan
York
John Cohagan
Floyd
Oscar Sundberg
C. A Jewel
Donna Lee
Flamboldt
That City
Oscar Stromberg
F P. Anderson
Greeley
John Hokensor
Orlie Adelson
Adeline
Clarks
Sid Crow
Pvt
Roland van Hansen
Salt Lake City
Laura VanHausen
San Diego
Ministerial Association of
N. Pearson
Pearson
Carl Mundt
Gordon Smith
Rising City
W. H. Seward
Kamsas
Woodrow Wilson
Ralph Wright
Milton Anderson
Joyce
Beverly Jones
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Springs
Eric Larson
Central City
Charles Carlson
P J Jensen
Beaver Crossing
Clark Stouffer
Mrs. Jay Hastings
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