James D Bartels Aboard USS Oriskany During Overhaul
Fireman Apprentice James D Bartels USN aged 18 and son of Mr and Mrs Bernard J Bartels of Bradshaw is aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Oriskany undergoing overhauls at San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. The Oriskany and Carrier Air Wing Sixteen were recently awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for joint combat operations in Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Bartels
USN
Bernard J Bartels
Bradshaw
Oriskany
San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard
Air Wing Sixteen
Navy Unit Commendation
Southeast Asia
Local Guests and Visits Highlight Polk County Notes
Mrs Florence Shockey of York visited Emory Cramer’s home Monday and Tuesday. Clarence Creech and Martha spent last Monday in Omaha with the Earnests and the Van Dykes. Carroll Flodman attended a horse show at Grand Island Saddle Club on Saturday with the Northwest Wranglers. Robin placed second high in riding. Mr and Mrs Wright were guests of the Johnsons on Sunday. Enoch Peterson and others were evening guests. Barbara Glasser of Hickory Corners arrived Friday to visit her parents and attend Beverly Glasser’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Shockey
York
Emory Cramer
Clarence Creech
Martha
Omaha
Gerry Earnest
S. G. van Dyke
Carroll Flodman
Grand Island Saddle Club
Northwest Wranglers
Robin
Wm Wright
Richard Johnson
Enoch Peterson
Barbara Glasser
Hickory Corners
Mich
Roy Glasser, Jr
Beverly
Soil Conservation Service Emphasizes Environment Preservation
The Soil Conservation Service argues no resource can be managed alone and wildlife depends on soil water and plants. The piece notes erosion control terraces and wildlife habitat, plus an Osceola SCS appraisal of Polk County outdoor recreation potential, and explains how modern farming equipment drives changes in conservation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
The
Polk County
Osceola
Ican
United States
Local News Briefs from Polk Area Church and Guests
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoffman and Mr and Mrs James Brazda Sr attended the Clarkson Church Festival Sunday. Don Best and Kenneth Rankin of Loveland Colorado were coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Coover. Kevin Brenda and Kent Shenk of Denver Cole are visiting Carroll and Herschel Shenk this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hoffman
James Brazda
Clarkson Church
Don Best
Kenneth Rankin
Loveland
Colo
Paul Coover
Kevin
Brenda
Kent Shenk
Denver
Cole
Carroll and Herschel Shenk
Also Mentioned on This Page
USS
Polk
Amer
Wilbur L. Doremus Farm
Nebraska
Edwin W. Doremus
William H. Norton
Christian
Science
Monitor
Christian Science Monitor
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
U.S.A
U.S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!