Polk County USDA Council Formed
Canton P Anderson directs the Secretary of Agriculture to form a Polk County USDA County Council. Its aims include better coordination of county agencies to serve agricultural interests and to assume War Board duties. Members include Walter W. Berck, Herman A. Jones, Raymond C. Pierson, J Carder Throckmorton, Eva J. Bute, Maurice G. Lindberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Usda Council
Canton P. Anderson
Usda County Council
War Board
Walter W. Berck
Farm Security Administration
Herman A. Jones
Production and Marketing Administration
AAA
Raymond C. Pierson
Secy
Soil Conservation Service
J. Carder Throckmorton
Eva J. Bute
Maurice G. Lindberg
Polk County Roural Electrification Administration
Polk County Extension News Signals 1946 Events and Oat Prices
Directors of the Polk County Livestock Improvement Association met December 29 and January 3 to plan the annual meeting in Stromsburg on January 12. They note certified Cedar Oats sold at 1.25 a bushel, with Polk County planting records for 1945. A county wide 4-H Recognition and Fun Fest is planned with 1946 enrollees as guests. A Weed District supervisor regional meeting is set for York on January 11. Fred Bond leaves the insemination unit. Dr. Wallace Monson now provides service. Calls for service accepted after 8 and 82 2 as formerly before 10 a.m.
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County Extension News
Polk County Livestock Improvement Association
Stromsburg
Polk County
York
Nebraska
Fred Bond
Wallace Monson
Osceola
Jim Acts Cupid at Train Station. Hollywood Raven Weds
PRC film star Jim the raven from Enchanted Forest stepped from screen to real life Cupid at a Portland rail station. The bird landed on Miss Jackie Lee, Curly Twiford’s eventual bride, with Jackie later helping train Twiford’s army of performing birds for the film. Edmund Lowe, Brenda Jev er, Harry Davenport and Billy Severn head the cast.
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Jim
Hollywood
Raven
Blackie
PRC
Muse Theatre
Cupid
Curly Twiford
Twiford
Portland
Oregon
Jackie Lee
Curly
Miss Lee
Tia Juana
Jackie
Twlford
Edmund Lowe
Brenda Jever
Harry Davenport
Billy Severn
Local families visit and celebrate New Year events
Mr and Mrs Robert Shostrom with family and others were Sunday guests at Rudolph Gustafson home. Various residents visited friends in Alda Loup City Wayne Ramsey and Willits homes. The notices mention birthday anniversary and multiple social calls. Green's Appliance offers radio and electrical repair services in Polk with guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shostrom
Milford Johnson
Rudolph Gustafson
Henry Horstman
Ed Larson
Isbba Hanquist
Paul Lemke
Loup City
Axel Rudeen
Edwin Drewe
Alda
Wayne Ramsey
Henry Reed
Fred Blase
Grant Willts
Clair Willits
Beryl Williams
Louis Willits
Robert Willits
Robert
Reuben Hanquist
Oscar Person
E. A. Anderson
Elmer Hanquist
M. G. Lindburg
Elmer Janquiat
Donald Hanquist
Baby
Frank Bolton
Green
Polk
Congress weighs sweeping postwar policy and costs
The House passes a bill to reduce first class postage to two cents and considers rising second and third class rates. A war dead repatriation bill may move bodies home at $700 per person with next of kin approvals. Wartime costs, veterans benefits, and vast federal spending dominate a year of policy shifts and forecasts.
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House
Committee On Post Office and Post Roads
Post Office Department
United States
Uncle Sam
Polio Fund Drive Urges County Involvement
A national appeal notes 118 polio cases by mid November and urges counties to report fully and support local needs. The campaign to raise funds begins January 14, encouraging residents to assess treatment and aid in finding a cure.
Federal Land Bank loan from Polk County association
A local notice invites farmers to discuss Federal Land Bank financing with 4 percent interest and 34 years to repay. No commission or appraisal fee, with future payment privileges and optional prepayment. Office on east side of the square in Osceola Nebraska.contact W. J. Stead and Henry Osantowski.
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Federal Land Bank
Polk County National Farm Loan Association
Osceola
Nebr
W. J. Stead
Henry Osantowski
Berkeley and Windsor Guests Holiday Visit Ehn Home
Mr and Mrs LeMoyne Doremus of Berkeley California and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Helden and Sharon Ann of Windsor Colorado were holiday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Ehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMoyne Doremus
Berkeley
California
Lawrence Helden
Sharon Ann
Windsor
Colorado
Joe Ehn
Stop Sign Warning Issued Throughout Town
Village marshal announces enforcement on all stop signs in town including the South End of Main Street with arrest for violations.
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Main Street
Stromsburg Briefs Mark Military Moves And Local Visits
Mr and Mrs R L Mackprang left for Las Vegas Nevada where he will work. Herbert Olson departed for Fort Leavenworth Kansas to receive his discharge after 45 days home on leave. Victor Anderson and family hosted supper with A Nimrod Noreen, Ray mond Anderson, and others. Alice Ingman and I T Samuelson of Polk joined Floyd Spells AMM 1-c who was discharged from the Navy in St Louis December 20 after 41 months service including 16 months overseas. He plans to stay in Stromsburg to help at the family service station. Esther and Edith Mattson hosted dinner with Ray mond Anderson of Los Angeles Marion Nordlund of North Platte and Mildred Myrtle Maud Anderson. Sgt Donald Graves phoned from New York City. he recently returned from the European Theater after 17 months and hopes to visit Stromsburg on furlough. L Fillman of York and Hattie Newman shared Sunday supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Mackprang
Lugs Vegas
Nevada
Mackprang
Herbert Olson
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Victor Anderson
A. Noreen
Polk Floyd Spells
AMM 1-c
Navy
St. Louis
Missouri
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Pacific
Stromsburg
Esther
Edith Mattgon
Raymond Anderson
Los Angeles
California
Marion Nordlund
North Platte
Nebraska
Mildred
Myrtle
Maud Anderson
Donald Graves
L. C. Graves
New York City
Local residents host gatherings across Polk area
Alanta and Osceola families share meals with neighbors on Thursday and Sunday. Charles Whittemore sues Polk school after a compound arm fracture from an accident. Workmen's Compensation Board hearing set for Osceola in January. Nick McNaught moves into vacant office rooms on Main Street. Charles Eckles, once Polk mail carrier, now drives a redeployed Army Jeep eighty miles daily over his route with praise from patrons.
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Mark Ramsey
Alanta
Nebraska
Henry Reed
Wayne Ramsey
Glenn Slater
Hardville
Martha Westfall
Fred Schuman
Osceola
Paul Lemke
Marilyn
Wallace Sandell
Sylvia Bedient
Frank Fossberg
Charles Whittemore
Polk School
Thei
Workmen's Compensation Board
Nick McNaught
Polk
Gresham
Hhem
Charlie
Pelver
Ericson Resigns as Courthouse Custodian
Roy Swede Ericson resigns after 17 years as county courthouse custodian on February 1 to join Branting & Sons as a mechanic. The county board names Mr. and Mrs. William Wright as the new custodians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Swede) Ericson
Branting & Sons
William Wright
Osceola Round Kopins Host Annual Meeting and Local Notes
The Round Kopins held their annual meeting at the Ben Schmoker home with Mrs. Marvin Iler as hostess. Attendees included Hloise Schott, Glenna VanHorn, Henry Buresch family, Gordon Sundberg family, and the Ilers. The Night Owl bridge club dined and played at Herman Anderson’s home honoring the Greenwood family moving to Iowa. Various residents plan moves, trips, farm duties, and a wolf hunt is announced for January 18 near Bellwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schmoker
Marvin Iler
Hloise Schott
Glenna VanHorn
Henry Buresch
Barbara
Gordon Sundberg
Night Owl Bridge Club
Herman Anderson
C. G. Greenwood
Iowa
Raymond Kepner
Martin Anderson
Former Polk Resident Frances Nieman Dies in Lincoln
Mrs Frances Blanche Cox Nieman 64, wife of Waldemar Nieman, died Saturday morning in Lincoln after a long illness. Born October 13, 1881 in Hampton, she lived in York as a child and later in Polk with her husband who ran a clothing store. Survived by her husband Waldemar Nieman, three sisters, and four nieces. No funeral arrangements announced.
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POLK
Lincoln
Frances Blanche Cox Nieman
Waldemar Nieman
Hampton
Nieman
York
Newark
New Jersey
Central City Notices and Family Visits Highlight Local News
S Sgt Earl CG Bates was released from the service and visits his parents Rev and Mrs A C Bates. Myron Johnson of Omaha visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Fredrickson for dinner. Central City youth group holds mid winter institute in Stromsburg. Infant Laurence Leroy Ruzicka died January 2 at Lincoln Hospital. funeral in Central City Catholic Church with burial there. He was born December 23. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters.
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Earl CG. Bates
A. C. Bates
Myron Johnson
Omaha
Marvin Fredrickson
Robert Stohl
Myron Jones
Ernest Flodman
Lawrence Lind
Stromsburg
Central City
Group of Youth Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Polk Woman's Club Met Last Week
The Polk Woman's Club met at Polk High School on Friday January 4 with Health as the theme. Leaders Mrs Floyd Lyte Mrs Gilbert Benson and Mrs Marvin Fredricson presented the program. The school showed motion pictures and a girls sextette sang two numbers while a trombone solo by Jeanine Lind accompanied by Janice Sundberg was performed. Captain Hazel Nelson recently returned from England spoke on England. President Mrs C L Cramer led the business meeting and the club will sponsor the March of Dimes Infantile Paralysis Drive. Reports praised the Ladies Rest Room now in the Hotel Building and the committee reported splendid results. Hostesses Mrs R B E Dahlin Mrs A Isaacson and Mrs Paul Strand served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
Polk Womans Club
Polk High School
Floyd Lyte
Gilbert Benson
Marvin Fredricson
Jeanine Lind
Janice Sundberg
Hazel Nelson
England
C. L. Cramer
R. BE. Dahlin
A. Isaacson
Paul Strand
Omaha World-Herald Offer
The Omaha World-Herald announces a subscription rate of eight dollars per year by mail for readers seeking print access.
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The
Omaha World-Herald
Combined Polk and Stromsburg Bands Concert Postponed
The Polk and Stromsburg high schools will present a joint concert in Stromsburg auditorium now moved from January 14 to January 28 due to a scheduling conflict. Program includes Cornet Solo Sounds From Hudson, Spanish Serenade, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Star Spangled Banner, and more performed by Stromsburg and Polk ensembles.
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Stromsburg
Polk
Polk and Stromsburg
Hudson
Phyllis Cramer
Polk Trumpet
Elena Polka
Americade Brass
Wooden Soldiers
Harmoney
Darlene Moore
Bartlett
Nebr
Arborville residents travel and obituary notes
Maurice Flick flies to Ainsworth to visit aunt Mrs. Nettle Hitchcock and returns. Viola Wessel visits in the name of her sister Mrs. Maurice Flick and family. Edith Overstreet, 74, widow of William Overstreet, dies at St. Elizabeth hospital Lincoln. Nora Mae Cline returns to Lincoln work after New Year visit with family. Obituary and social notes from Arborville Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Flick
Ainsworth
Nettle Hitchcock
Viola Wessel
Daniel Graves Jr
Daniel Jr
Central City
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Thomas Hulme
Bellview
T. D. Otte
Edith Overstreet
William Overstreet
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Bill Cline
Daniel Graves
Danuburg
J. E. Evans
D. C. Morris
Pfe
Lee Morris
Cincinnati
Ohio
Loren Calhoon
Benedict
Richard and
Tom Thompson
Bradshaw
Harold
Floyd Bittinger
Lloyd Morris
Ralph Harrington
Milford
Chas. Norquest
Leo Wurtz
Paul Wurtz
Chas Norquest
Paul Norquest
Raymond Noble
Aurora
George Otte
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1945
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Polk County Medical Society
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Osceola News
Warren Johnson
AF. Nuquist
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Lynwood
Kenneth Lord
Dunn
Lewis
Coast Guards
James Chantry
Ft Leavenworth
Thaber Randall
Thelma Dunham
G A Randall
Bellwood
Neb
Pellwood
Joe Wein
Clyde Smith
W Goodale
Elsie Cole
Osceola Project Club
W M. Mouden
John G Carlson
Carlson
Howard Deeter
McCook
Florence Miller
David City
Low Miller
P. B. Campbell
Crawford
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New York
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