Out of Old Nebraska Christmas Traditions through Time
James QO Olson explores Christmas in Nebraska from 1820 frontier days to late 19th century celebrations. He notes weather and Indian conflicts shaped observances, cites 1864 Nebraska City church trees and 1859 Brownville Christmas ball with gifts, music, and elaborate feasts reflecting pioneer resilience.
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Old
Nebraska
James QO. Olson
State Historical Society
Fort Atkinson
Plum Creek
Lexington
Nebraska City
Baptist Church
Nebraska Advertiser
Brownville
A M. Tarnes
Browns Dle
Extension directors meet. weed conference and dairy barn talks
The Iexecutive Board of Extension Directors met January 2 with President Arthur Deeter and others reviewing routine reports and budgets. They discussed the upcoming Cooperators Annual Extension Meeting with elections from Clear Creek Stromsburg and Hackberry precincts and Moor nominations. Nebr. weed conference January 8 at Lincoln features weed control, pesticides, and demo work. Farmers Day and Regional Carry Yield Contest results to be announced at Columbus January 15.
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Iexecutive Board of Extension Directors
Folowing
Arthur Deeter
Lloyd Tlahn
Alfred Grogsnicklane
Dwight Newcomer
Cooperators
Clear Creek
Stromsburg
Hackberry
Nebraska
Lincoln
Soil Conservation Service
Cornhusker Hotel
Banquiet
Val Petereen
Tames
Columbus
Paryw Loan Association Declares 12 Percent 1947 Dividend
Mr. W. J. Stead announces mailing of 7 percent special dividend checks to stockholders as of November 30 1947, making a total 12 percent dividend for 1947. Regular 5 percent dividend was paid May 31 1947. Annual stockholders meeting set for Osceola on Tuesday February 10.
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W. J. Stead
Polk County National Farm Can Association of
Osceola
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Stead
Weather Woes and Holiday Travel Mark Polk Countys Year
Polk county faced varied weather over the year end with Christmas travel good, a New Year snowstorm, a deep cold snap around January 2 reaching 4 to 6 below, and a mild weekend with sunshine. Merl Strand and son Johny of York visited his mother Mia Oscar Strand on Sunday.
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Polk County
Merl Strand
Johny
York
Mia
Oscar Strand
March of Dimes Drive Urges 1948 Contributions
The National Foundation coordinates the fight against infantile paralysis with partial county distributions to aid polio victims. Local chapters fund hospitalization medical therapy and prosthetic needs while mobilizing county donors nationwide for the 1948 March of Dimes effort.
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The
National Foundation
Sunday Dinner Guests in Clarks Area Household
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Jones and Connie Lee included Mrs Mary Karan of Hampton Miss Esther Karan of York Miss Mary Karan of Pasadenta California and Mrs Mary Blase plus Mr and Mrs Fred Laessle Mr and Mrs Albert Sundberg and Doyle Mr and Mrs Mervin Shenk and Mrs Ella Shenk The gathering took place New Years Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Shenk near Clarks Also noted were Clarence Rhode of Loomis and Miss Isabelle Reler of St James Minnesota and Wayne Glasser visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Rhode
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Max Jones
Connie Lee
Mary Karan
Hampton
Esther Karan
York
Pasadenta
California
Mary Blase
Fred Laessle
Albert Sundberg
Doyle
Mervin Shenk
Ella Shenk
Guy Shenk
Clarks
Fred Rhode
Clarence Rhode
Loomi3
Isabelle Reler
St James
Minnesota
Wayne Glasser
Stromsburg
W G Holmberg
Minneapolis
Emil Carlson
Clarence Ohman
Josephine Swanson
J O. Swanson
Polk
Omaha
Creighton University
Exlw._Sterup
Dale
Ruth
Darlene Thelander
Bob Viners
Glenn Miners
Yutan
A Noreen
Nimrod
Edwin Anderson
Kenneth Olson
Maxine Olson
Harold Zillmer
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Polk Pioneer George Reed Called by Death
George Reed born March 9 1856 in Alsace Lorraine France son of Kathrine and Nicholas Reed dies at 91 9 months in Polk Nebraska after long life in Lutheran faith and service. Survived by two sons five daughters grandchildren great grandchildren and many relatives with funeral services at the Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Long.
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George Reed
Kathrine
Nicholas Reed
Alsace-Lorraine
France
America
Peoria
Winds
Charlotte Reed
York County
Nebraska
Polk
Stonevine
Lutheran Church
Beau Sound
Mmerhe Oorth
Chores Carlser
Mre
Oregom
Long
Lutheran
Wayne Ramsey
Virgil
Bernice Blase
Brauer
Old Rugged Cross
Elaine Garling
Richard Dankert
Carrie Newhouser
Henry Reed
Carmen
Pleasanton
Pete Kennel
Carl Reed
Joe Kennel
Pete Saltzman
Shickley
Bert Roth
Town
Willard Kennel
Oregon
Lincoln
License plates fly off in Polk County sales surge
Polk County Treasurer Carleton Anderson reports license plates for vehicles selling rapidly since sales began last Friday January 2. In three days more than 1300 plates were issued, with car and truck plates moving fastest while large trailer plates spark debate over licensing and Nebraska law gaps until a 1949 legislative fix.
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Polk County
Carleton Anderson
Wwighweay
Nebraska
Card of Thanks for Beloved Father
The Geo Reeb family thanks friends and neighbors for their kind words deeds and cards during our bereavement in the loss of our father.
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Thi Geo Reeb
Assistance Cost in Polk County
The Polk County Welfare Department reports December 1947 Old Age Assistance for 171 elderly residents totaling 6798.51 dollars, average 3917 per recipient. ADC aided 13 families totaling 1115.40 dollars, average 85.80 per family. One blind recipient received 35 dollars. Fifteen persons received 693.55 dollars, with 352.60 for medical care. Administrative expenses reached 637.02 dollars. County cost per month averages 31 dollars. Since September 7 1947 the county must cover 25 percent of Old Age Assistance over 50 dollars. Medical expenses may exceed 60 dollars for December. county share of OAA was 85.56 dollars and ADC medical share 98.30 dollars.
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Polk County Welfare Department
ADC
Farm Cash Receipts Reach Over 20 Billion in 1945
United States agriculture produced more than 20 billion dollars in cash receipts for farmers in 1945. The figure underscores wartime era farm output and market activity across the nation.
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United States Agriculture
Pictures of The Younger Set Bottom Row
Pictures show the younger set bottom row listing individuals Leslie child of Marvin Branting Polk Sharon child of Robert Willits Stromsburg Barbara child of Stoy Glasser Polk.
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Leslie
Marvin Branting
Polk
Sharon
Robert Willits
Stromsburg
Barbara
Stoy Glasser
Polk School News Preview Week Schedule
Polk high school schedules a busy week with two basketball games and a Cedar Bluffs visit on Saturday. The Polk Band heads to Genoa Band Clinic Wednesday with exams set for next Thursday and Friday.
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Polk
Midland
Cedar Bluffs
Polk Band
Genoa
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Doris Wilshusen in Home Event
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held at the home of Mrs. Otto Wilshusen on Tuesday December 30 honoring Miss Doris Wilshusen with 35 guests in attendance. Attendees included Mesdames Raymond Ortegren Roland Ramesberger Henry Mundt and Otto Wilshusen.
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Otto Wilshusen
Doris Wilshusen
Weya -Mesdames
Raymond Ortegren
Roland Ramesberger
Henry Mundt
Community Notes and Holiday Socials in Osceola
Local residents hosted New Year gatherings and Sunday dinners across Osceola and Fremont connections. Families including the Sarow Myre Anderson and Tobusen households shared meals, while the Brotherhood hosted visitors from Petershure. Numerous visits tied to Jones Carlson Thelander and Sandin families reflect ongoing social activity.
Miss Doris Voostesen Weds Gebert Roehrs In Trem Herin Church
The ceremony took place Sunday January 4 at 6 30 pm in Trem Herin Church with Rev W Longe reading the double ring vows. The bride wore a bridal satin gown with illusion lace train and carried a bouqet of roses and sweet peas. Maid of Honor Rocella Wilshusen and Matron of Honor Vera Roehrs wore matching gowns. Best man Raymond Roehrs and groomsman Kenneth Wilshusen stood with ushers and a reception followed in the church basement. The couple plans a farm home north of Hamp on.
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Tye
W Longe
R. Dankert
Darlene
Rowena Light
Carl Blase
Orville Roehrs
Citerts
Rocella Wilshusen
Oy Hrite
Orteceren
Anners Walshuser
Siva Roehrs
Sta
Myeepoom
Ranald Rathji
Raymond Roehrs
Kenneth Wilshusen
Rolland Bamesberger
Darlene Light
Roehrs
Hampon
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County Eextension
NISWS
DeVerne Rodene
Rodene
Pariday Chemical
Rtsear
Joone
Digtriet
Hodher
Clare Buskirk
James Pollock
Hader
Paryw Loan Association
Wehrather
POLA
Deatil
James Dahlgren
Floyd Dahlgren
Billie Williams
R. B Williams
Lester Rystrom
H .R. Anderson
Vayder
Ettie Anderson
Sterling
Mabel
Laverna Rystrom
Merwin Rystrom
Ralph Johnson
Karl Karlson
Wilbur Whitacre
Dorothy
Emi
F. Johnson
Leslie Johnson
Tolland Johnson
Amelia Fredrickson
Russell
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Ray Bolton
C. G. Goodrich
R K. Nelson
Mutt
Jeff
Mutt and
Richard
Roy Ehn
Polk Kathy, Daugher
Norman Reetz
Hardville
Robert
Clarence Rahrs
Polk School News
Ronald Sarow Myre
Everente Anderson
Judy
Brotherhood
xAtromshire
George Weinewsky
Petershure
David Jones
Renel Swardane
Oscar Shalberg
Carl
Harlan Johnson
Martin Jones
Gloria
Rudolph Carlson
Franzen
Clarence Larson
Ronal Surow
Glenn Clizbe
Missionary
Carl Thelander
Thelander
Harold W Johnson
John Gestrine
Edgar Wisely
Fremont
Darlene Wisely
Janice Sandin
Rudolph Sandin
Althea
Wesley Thelander
St. Peters Minnesota
GA. College
Vernon
Lindsborg
Kansas
Bethany College
John W. Johnson
Tierman Jones
Myron Jones Home
Gilbert Blase
Ronnie
Enoch Peterson
Ftoh Steenhoeh
Lisyd Stromberg
Vwaroown
le: Reyers
Vista Old Gren
Ileshusen
Turherin
Doris Voostesen
Wilshane
Gébert Roehrs
August Roehrs
Houpnton
Randolph Scott Kay Francis
Daltons
Randolph Scott
Barbara Britton
Coto
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