Polk Villageage Foreclosure Action On Delinquent Taxes
The Village of Polk begins foreclosure on thirty parcels after a district court suit filed December 23 of last year. Taxes totaling 22 072 94 as of November 1, 1936 range from 25 87 to 5978 49. Delinquent taxes date back to 1917, highlighting chronic nonpayment across Polk County and statewide. If foreclosures succeed, revenue returns to village, school district, and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk County
Polk County General Fund
Burgess Bedient Wedding Unites Harriet Burgess and Bred Bedient
The wedding occurred Wednesday at the Burgess home with Harriet Burgess marrying Bred Bedient of Wea. A double ring ceremony was led by Rev. E. E. Pengelly, with Rose Bedient playing the Bridal Chorus. The couple will live at Waco after a two course supper for seventeen. The bride, a Polk High School graduate and Polk Church member, and the groom, also Polk High School graduate, plan a future in Waco.
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Kenneth Bedient
Marcella Burgess
Rose
Dorothy Bedient
Fred Bedient
Wm. Green
Vivian
E. E. Pengelly
Polk
Arborville
Polk High School
State University At
Lincoln
M EE
Bedient
Waco
Osceola Obituaries and Local Notices In Osceola
Funeral services for George Rasmussen aged 92 were held by the Masonic order at Sepner’s Funeral Home. Arthur N. Johnson of Osceola died in Grand Island and his funeral will be held Friday at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. Obituary next week. Women’s Home Missionary Society meets next Tuesday. Osceola Dance Club postponed to next week. Local society notes include visits, illness, and school staff events with multiple residents and families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rasmussen
Masonic Order
Jsepner
Rasmssen
Osceola
Plattsmouth
Amelia
David Potter
Overton
Nebraska
George
Idaho
F A
North Platte
Fred
Omaha
Arthur N. Johnson
Osceola Business Main
Grand Island
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Womens’ Home Missionary Society
Charles Jones
Melin
Swan Matson
Immanuel
Ben Hulquest
Los Angeles
California
S. P. Johnson
John S. Anderson
York
Neola Mumford
Arthur Merrill
Stromsburg
Carl Bryant
Triple Deck Bridge Club
Leon Merrick
Harry Clements
Carl Scholz
Ralph Mulls
Sloan
Iowa
Ralph
Fred Schuman
Galen Ward
Gilbert
R L Schroeder
Richard Alt
Hubert Alt
R. L. Schroeder
John Matia
Stromsburg Cemedy
Gustafson
Lutheran Church
Genoa
Matson
Strombsurg
Manyers
Severa
Seariving
St. Edwards
Clara Moollem
Denver
Colorado
Surgexor
Edwin L. Anderson
Stromsburg Baptist Church
V. E Hedburg
Miss Burgeson
Polk County
Anna Burgeson
Charles Peterson
Oscar Peterson
McPherson
Ansas
Walter Samuelson
Signa Samuelson
Harold Smith
Pawnee City
Samuelson
Samuelson’s
R. J. Allison
Polk
Lena Burgeson
Clement “Bud” Anderson
Hotel Kingdom
Farmall Tractor
Swede -Homie Dorcas Society
Ben Burger
John, Gestrine
Gloria Ann
MISS KIRTLEY DECLINES OPERATION FOR ESOPHAGEAL CONDITION
Miss Viola Kirtley announced she will not undergo the operation once planned to restore her esophagus closed 26 years ago. She said there is only a remote chance of recovery and will rest a week then write her life story before returning to work with a Chicago publishing house. She denied any dispute with Dr Frank H Lahey and said she will not become a lifelong invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Kirtley
W. V. Kennedy
Denver
Miss Kirtley
Henry Kirtley
Lincoln
Kennedy
Nebraska City
Chicago
Polk County Tournament Opens At Stromsburg February 3
The Polk County Tournament will be played at Stromsburg February 3 4 5 A main feature is a Harlem Hottentots vs Polk town game on February 3 Polk's team meets Osceola on February 4 Read the advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
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Polk County
Stromsburg
Harlem Hottentots
Polk Town
Polk
Osceola
Notice to Rural Patrons on Snow Clear Mail Boxes
The Post Office Department requires all Mail Boxes be kept clear of snow to expedite service. Martha P. Westfall, P. M.
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Post Office Department
Martha P. Westfall
P. M
Hordville club meets despite bad roads and visits
The Home Service Extension Club met at Mrs. H M Benson's home with ten members present due to bad roads. J S Stuermer led a lesson on When We Go Shopping. Two visitors from Polk attended, and various local residents hosted and visited in the days surrounding the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Extension Club
H. M. Benson
A. M. Millsap
L. C. Wallin
J .S. Stuermer
Doyd Kroger
Polk
J. E
Albert Johnson
Omaha
Lloyd Kroger
M. J. Ferguson
Edwin Palmberg
Maurice and Burdette
Palmbergs
Aurora
Charley Johnson
Axel Johnson
Mildred Nyberg
Sophmore
William Johnson
Rock
Carrol Erickson
St. Frances Hospital
Grand Island
C. O. Bodine
Henry Sandell
Lavar
Edwin Nyberg
Rudolph Nyberg
Emil Stranberg
John Jones
Leonard Peterson
Local Social Roundup from York and Surrounding Towns
Carl and Marlin Bedient of York visited relatives here. York residents Frances Ramsey and Ethel Fick traveled to Liman Colorado and back. Several families shared meals and hosted guests in Polk Stromsburg Hampton and York over the weekend. Alfred and Fred Shockey hosted and delivered cattle to York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl and
Marlin Bedient
York
Will Bedient
Waco
Fred Bedient
Polk
W. A. Green
A. H. Ramsey
Frances Ramsey
Ethel Fick
Liman
Colo
Edith Erickson
Milo Ellison
Ervin Paben
A. F. Knerr
Stromsburg
Manley Fisher
Walter Fisher
John Weber
Roger
Ervin Hilligas
Hampton
Pete Schrader
Janice Lemmon
MacLemmon
Mary Blair
Walter Johnson
Warren Fightmaster
Hottinger
June
Ella Shenk
and Mirs
John Seymour
Alfred Shockey
Fred Shockey, Jr
Mondey
Porter
Verna Piper
Richard Sealey
Fred Shockey Jr
Two Crops Meetings In Polk County Discuss Farm Practices
Polk county farmers are invited to two meetings with E F Frolik on January 28. At 1 30 P M in Scott's Hall Stromsburg and at 7 30 P M in the Osceola Court House. Topic include seed corn hibred seed corn pasture problems and soil and crop questions. Attendees will decide on the site for the February 2 county irrigation meeting.
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Polk County
E. F. Frolik
Scott’s Hall
Stromsburg
Court House
Osceola
Big County
Kelly
West Side Community Notes and Gatherings
Local families visit from Stromsburg and surrounding area through Sunday. Church groups plan meetings at the Swedenborg and High Prairie locations. Nursing staff from Immanuel Hospital visit home towns. A baby girl Gloria Joan was born to Gail and a short list of birthday and hospital visits are noted.
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Curtis Flodman and
Pete Shostrom
Swede Home Lutheran League
Joel Toline
Milton Anderson
Stromsburg
Herman Jones
Swedenburg Hills
Elsie Olson
Carl Cederburg
Richard Lundgren
Ansel Fredrickson
Ivan Sundberg
Jerry
High Prairie
Axel Anderson
Fred Fredrickson
Naomi
Orpha Sward
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
C. A. Sward
Marvin Fredrickson
T. C. W. Club
Albert Johnson
Elien* Anderson
Donald
Otto Thelander
Mabel Olson
Elsie
Florence
Women’s Missionary Society
LaVerne Fredrickson
Kenneth Peterson
Gail Shay
Gloria Joan
Ruel Sward
Herbert Flodman
Martin Appelton
Clarkson Hospital
Oscar Fredrickson
Near Stromsburg
Stromsburg notices and community updates span deaths and business
Obituaries record graves and funeral details for John Matson 86 and Lena Burgeson while others note multiple Stromsburg residents’ far ranging activities. Harold Smith buys Samuelson Variety Store. local families attend weddings and birthdays. Farm equipment show and Co operative Grain annual report highlight local economy amid winter, with roads hindering attendance.
Local Socials Include Adelsons Blase and Lindquist Visits
Mr and Mrs Willard Adelson and relatives hosted at the Adelson home. Arnold Blase and Betty Ann visited York business guests. Widga Morris and Alfred Andersons households hosted visitors. Bernice Lindauist weekend with Albin Linquist family near Swede Home. Arnold Blase Betty Ann visited Victor Blase family. Isaacson and Dr C R Peterson with G R Lindburg at Genoa on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Adelson
Orlie Adelson
Clarks
Roy Nelson
F. A. Adelson
Arnold Blase
Betty Ann
York
Walter’ Widga
Floyd Morris
Aofred Anderson
Bernice Lindauist
Albin Linquist
Swede
Arnold
Blase
Victor Blase
Arnold Issacson
C. R. Peterson
G. R
Lindburg
Genoa
Storz Brewery Boss Surprises 85th Birthday Employees
Gottlieb Storz marks his 85th birthday with a surprise party at the plant, presenting each of his 160 employees with a TM$100 check. The event featured a 150 pound cake and remarks on longevity tied to hops in beer amid his lifelong dedication to the brewery in Omaha.
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STORZ
Gottlieb Storz
Storz Brewing’Co
Shad
Joseph
Shramek
Ondevid City
Nebr
Martins Bakery
Ina
Aneo
United States
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Lester Stark
C. H. Brumback
Louis Stunkle
Cecil Newton
Ray Werner
Victor Kerker
C. A Carlson
J. C. Lindquist
Hordville
West Side
Tromsburg
John Matson
apenas _rane
Co-Operative Grain
Viking Hall
Teene Oort
Ing
Federal Warehouse System
Walter J. Fisher
E. W. Widga
Elmer P. Hanquist
A. O. Whittemore
Martin Baack
Carl H. Steelquist
W. A. Wurtz
Standan
Buz
Davis
Phar' Cy
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