Much Decorated Soldier Is Home From Italy
First Lieutenant Richard Anderson, 22, navigator of a B 24 Liberator crew with the 15th Army Air Force in Italy, is on furlough at his parents’ home near Stromsburg. Inducted April 1942, he went overseas to Italy in September 1944 and has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with seven Bronze Battle Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Richard Anderson
15Th Army Air Force
Norris Anderson
Stromsburg
Anderson
Army worms hit Osceola area wheat via infestations and pests
Heavy army worm infestation reported northeast of Osceola with field checks by Professor D L Gross and Dr O S Bare noting stem rust and limited Hessian fly damage. Chinch bugs remain a later season threat. creosote available for control. Local 4 H livestock and Polk County Dairy groups held meetings with breeding and membership updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Huggler
Osceola
D. L. Gross
Extension Agronomist
Hatham
Frank Swanson
Paul Monson
O. S. Bare
Lincoln
Seward P. Day
Muse Theatre
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Joe Chantry
Day
Wayland
Harper Peterson
Polk County Dairy Improvement Association
Carl Wisseman
William Kingsley
Victor Alberg
Alfred Franzen
Osceola Social Roundup Weathers Lincoln Utica Visits
Osceola residents hosted and traveled for gatherings last week. Guests included Tr and Mrs C R Peterson in Lincoln, visits to Utica for the funeral of Richard Langenheim, with several local families attending. A Sunday party honored Mr Peterson's birthday with many relatives present before Mrs Lord and children departed to South Gate California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola News
C. R Peterson
Raymond Peterson
Lincoln
Walter Watts
Kenneth Mentink
Leonard Mentink
Utica
Richard Langenheim
Ira Thompson
Columbus
James Riley
Benedict
Floyd Johnson
Bradshaw
Charles Sargent
Opal Barner
LaVerne Peterson
Osceola
Gunnard Peterson
Reynold Peterson
Wm. Watson
Emil Monson
Einfred Peterson
Donnie
Bob
Edna Peterson
Kenneth Lord
Gons
South Gate
California
Chattie Coleman Westenius Celebrates 74th Birthday
The Headlight editor and publisher Chattie Coleman Westenius of Stromsburg marks her 74th birthday today. Celebrated as a longtime and beloved newspaper woman in the middle west, she has guided The Headlight for over 50 years amid challenging recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattie Coleman Westenius
Stromsburg
Chattie
Middle West
Osceola
Polk
Shelby Sun
Husband of Polk Girl Killed in Action
Relatives learned last week that Ted Mc Conaughey aged 24 formerly of Aurora Nebraska was killed May 21 on Okinawa. His wife Ruth Nelson, once of Polk City now resides in Glendale California. They have two sons, the younger born April 29. Polk Progress.
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Ted McConaughey
Aurora
Neb
Okinawa
Ruth Nelson
Glendale
California
Polk Progress
Fourteen 4-H Judging and Demonstration Day Held at Osceola High
Thirty seven 4-H girls and leaders attended Judging and Demonstration Day at Osceola High School on Friday. Miss Rizpah Douglass of Lincoln explained how to develop a 4-H demonstration. The afternoon focused on judging clothing cooking and canning projects with girls placing several classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Rizpah Douglass
Lincoln
Local Visitors Share Weekend at Bolton and Ekstrom Homes
Mr and Mrs H W Bolton of Benedict and Mrs Clarence Bolton of Stromsburg spent the weekend with the Frank Bolton family. Mary Alice Ekstrom of Omaha stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Art Ekstrom and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bolton
Benedict
Frank Bolton
Mary Alice Ekstrom
Omaha
Art Ekstrom
Clarence Bolton
Stromsburg
Fever Farms in York County Census Totals
Preliminary 1945 Census of Agriculture counts 1 798 farms in York County down from 1 829 in 1940 and 2 012 in 1935. Total farm land records 356 189 acres, vs 360 914 in 1940 and 357 889 in 1935. Average farm size is 198 acres.
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County of
York
York County
Homing Pigeon with Message Capsule Found in Polk County
A homing pigeon identified with State College Pennsylvania landed at the Robert McMeekin farm last week. The bird, injured in a wing, was sheltered by Bob McMeekin who kept it through the storm. A message capsule was attached to its leg and Pennsylvania State College was notified. Bob remains responsible for the bird's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College Pennsylvania
Robert MceMeekin
McMeekins
Bob McMeekin
Pennsylvania State College
Bob
News From Stromsburg Social Notes
Miss Clara Anderson of St Cloud Minnesota spends summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Victor Anderson. Mrs Victor Newman of York visits Mrs Morris Johnson. Mr and Mrs Myron G Johnson and children attend District Luther League meeting at Swede Home church. Sgt Robert Minnick calls from New Brunswick New Jersey after arriving from England. Pfc Elton W Peterson writes he remains in Italy awaiting uncertain duration and earned a good conduct medal. Mrs Victor Anderson returns from two week visit in Valley and Lincoln. Several families host a picnic at Buckley Park for Faye Sack’s birthday. Roy L Ericson Jr returns to Omaha after two weeks leave with USNR V 12. Mr and Mrs Milton Anderson and daughter Yvonne visit Morris Johnson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Anderson
St. Cloud
Minnesota
Victor Anderson
Victor Newman
York
Morris Johnson
Myron G. Johnson
District Luther League
Swede Home Church
Amelia Fredrickson
R. L. Minnick
Sgt
Robert Minnick
New Brunswick
New Jersey
England
Elton W. Peterson
Everett G. Peterson
Italy
Valley
Lincoln
Taye Sack
Glen Sack
Chase Metcalfe
Gresham
Clyde Reed
Harold Covey
Rodney Smith
Buckley Park
Faye Sack
Roy L Ericson, Jr
Omaha
Noy
Milton Anderson
Yvonne
Mary McCumber
Polk
Demand for The World Herald or State Journal Summary
Readers request a concise newspaper card from The World Herald or State Journal. Provide title and summary with strong entities and period tone, avoiding extra lines or nonessential details.
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The
World-Herald
State Journal
New York in War Time
The Record editors describe a wartime trip from Omaha to Chicago and by train to New York. They note changes in living conditions due to war, meatless days, scarce foods, high prices, and crowded theatres and travel, with reflections on radio exposure and manners.
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New York
Osceola Record
Big City
Omaha
Chicago
Middle West
Wheat loan price set at 1.43 per bushel for No. 1 grade
The 1945 AAA loan price for wheat is 1.43 dollars per bushel for No. 1 wheat. No storage allowance is paid, but 0.07 dollars per bushel may be earned if stored on the farm and delivered to the Commodity Credit Corporation at loan settlement. Polk County AAA offers 19 wooden grain bins for sale with some locations in Osceola Shelby Stromsburg and Polk. Dairy feed payments for April May and June are issued in July and August.
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AAA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Polk County Aaa Committee
Wooden
Osceola
Shelby
Stromsburg
Polk
Grand Island Visitors Earned Business Ties
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sandbers and Mrs. Henry Horstman were Grand Island business visitors on Wednesday, engaging in local commerce and meetings with area officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sandbers
Henry Horstman
Grand Island
Mrs Leo Wurtz Hosts Honor For Mrs Robertson In Polk
Local gathering Monday afternoon honored Mrs Roy Robertson of Denver with a guest list including Mrs Gene Myers and daughter from Los Angeles and Mrs Don Springer of Minneapolis. Several visitors stopped by for social visits as community members shared meals and conversations.
Special Offer Prompted Subscription Payment
A reader confirms they paid for a World-Herald subscription after taking part in a special offer. No further details on amount or date are provided.
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World-Herald
Local Servicemen Return and News From the Front
Residents note servicemen visits and military updates. Maurice Lindburg Jr returns on furlough from Guam after 18 months with the Army. Harold Bachenberg reports experiences in Germany and a sentence about Hitler baby camps in Austria. Other updates include promotions and wounds, with noted moves to Fort Leavenworth and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Lindburg, Jr
Polk
M. G. Lindburg
Maurice
States
Guam
Pacific
Lloyd Hahns
Cpl
Harold Bachenberg
LeRoy Nelson
Helen Seaquist
Hordville
Germany
Harold
Seventh Army
Austria
Returning Veterans May Get FSA Loans
Polk County servicemen returning from duty may obtain Farm Security Administration loans for farm purchases under Bankhead Jones terms. Congress authorized 25 million dollars for loans in the next year, with a matching 25 million for farm purchases. loans may cover full price and extend up to 40 years at 3 percent. FSA committee includes Hedlund, Thelen, and McMeekin and will assess each farm's value and earning capacity. Many veterans may start as tenant farmers to gain experience before ownership. The Grossnicklaus family are former Osceola residents.
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Polk County
Congress
Farm Security Administration
Berck
FSA
BE. A. Hedlund
Herman J. Thelen
George McMeekin
Grossnicklaus
Osceola
Polk High School Reunion Hosted at O F Alfred Home
A large number of Polk High School graduates from 13 and 16 years ago gathered for a reunion and hostess picnic at the O F Alfred home last Sunday. Invited by Mrs Phyllis Lytle, attendees included Mrs Elizabeth Robertson Denver Colorado Mrs Eva Nelson and sons Sterling Colorado Mrs Theo Myers and daughter Los Angeles California Mrs Beulah Springer and family Minneapolis Minnesota Mrs Jicha Rice Erie Kansas Mrs Ree Anderson and daughter Rockford Illinois Mrs Vennette Sunderland Chicago Illinois Mrs Edith Lovell and son Scottsbluff Nebraska Mrs Goldie Swanson and family Stromsburg Nebraska Mrs Cenith Penrose and son Mrs Doris Baker and son Mrs Phyllis Lytle and family all duration guests in Polk plus Mrs Vega Eckdahl and daughters and Mrs Verbena Wurtz of Polk.
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Leo Wurtz
Roy Robertson
Denver
Gene Myers
Los Angeles
Don Springer
Minneapolis
R B. Lytle
Martin M. Jones
Polke
Louisville
A. C Jones
Jones
Kansas
Polk
Sundberg’s
Gary Rasmussen
Stromsburg Hospital
Carl Steelquist
C. P. Hall
Lincoln
Doniver Lund
Jack Johnson
Wahoo
Hillis Sterner and Son
Cyril Sterner
Silver Creek
Nettie Carlson
Merle Lavelle
Grand Island
Oscar Stromberg
Richard George
Gresham
Rodney Anderson
Rockford, Ill
Hennie Seymour
F. P. Anderson
Richard Widge
Mike Shenk
Albert Sundberg
Ella Shenk
Chauncey Gustafs
Ethyl Benjamin
Long Beach
California
Laura Robertson
Omaha
A. B. Thiean
O. F. Alfred
Phyllis Lytle
Elizabeth Robertson
Eva Nelson
Sterling, Colo
Theo Myers
Beulah Springer
Jicha Rice Erie
Ree Anderson
Rockford
Till
Venette Sunderland
Chicago
Edith Lovell
Scottsbluff
Goldie Swanson
Stromsburg
Cenith Penrose
Doris Baker
Vega Eckdahl
Verbena Wurtz
Nebraska Picnic Held in Rockford Illinois
The sixth annual Nebraska Picnic took place June 17 at Blackhawk Park Rockford with over fifty former Nebraskans present. Entertainment came from games and contests as officers were elected for the new year: President Herbert Anderson, Vice President Faye Beardsley, Secretary Herbert Anderson, Treasurer Lawrence Sundberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rockford
Ill
Blackhawk Park
Herbert Anderson
Faye Beardsley
Lawrence Sundberg
Family Reunion Held in City Park Honoring Andersons
A Sunday family reunion in the city park honored Mr. and Mrs Rodney Anderson and daughters and Mrs Arlene Anderson of Rockford Ala. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J N Widva Marris Ann Tim Snyder and son of York. Floyd Morris family of Chanman. Carl Smith of Stramshure. Richard Wider ard Glennis Mrs Mhan Widera and daughter. Clara Andersen Loneta. Clam Meerkatzz FP Anderson Melcher Widga. Hennie Seymour and John Adelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Anderson
Arlene Anderson
Rockford
J. N Wid Va
Marris
Tim Snyder
York
Floyd Morris
Chanman
Carl Smith Af
Weekend Socials in Arborville Area Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Hillis Sterner and relatives hosted visits with Osceola York and Lincoln guests including the Lackey and Bedient families. Pfc Lee Morris left for Williams Field Arizona after a furlough with D C Morris family. Local birthdays and family gatherings marked a busy weekend in Arborville and nearby towns with numerous dinners and hospital visits.
Greens Chapel WSCS and Brotherhood Suspend Meetings
The WSCS and Brotherhood groups in Greens Chapel halted their gatherings until further notice. Cpl Kermit Lindgren reportedly arrived at Manila Philippines. Local residents share visits and weekend gatherings among Benedict Lincoln Auburn and Benedict area families with multiple host households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Chas. Steever
Jennie Hurd
Mary Young
Gerald Dahl
Gary
Chas. Peterson
Near Benedict
Forrest Berggren
Dale Thompson
Elnora
Elsie Crossant
Lincoln
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County Extension News
H. M. Williamson
Free Methodist Church
Sammy Snead
BGA
Frank
U.S. Treasury Department
Willard Kumpf
South Bend
Indiana
Nes
Vo Ear) Bates
A C. Bates
Bill Millette
Daily Press
Jarl
South Pacific
Edwin Doremus
Joe Ehn
Mariannas
Donavin Widga
Ft Leavenworth
Richard Widga
Famille
Ray
Rex Hancock
San Francisco
Calif
Alvin Swanson
Donald Bodine
Norfolk
Virginia
Clarence Bodine
Holdredge
Donald
Jr.g
S.z
Arborville Way
Hillis Sterner
Stanley Peterson
Russel Bush
Tori Sheridan
Thais Belle Lackey
Ester Lackey
Carl Bedient
Eldon Anderson
Dorothy Bedient
Harold Bedient
Henry Blase
Lloyd van Housen
Charles Norquest
Paul Wurtz
Wurtz
Doris Reckner
F. F Merchant
Martin Hoffman
Wester Lackey
Pfc
Lee Morris
Williams Field
Arizona
D. C. Morris
Robert Stevens
Jo- Ann Lindburg
Adelaide Lindhurz
Willard Lindhure
Russell Bush
Gooder
D. C Morris
Johnson
F D. Shockey
John Wall
Wampton
Willard Lindburg
Dean Lindhbure
Coila
Martha Fisher
W. J. Fisher
Ralph Fisher
Margaret Fisher
Robert Merchant
Royal Guards
Bay Shore
Torrey Pines
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