Willits Family Reunion At Buckley Park Stromsburg
The Willits family held a reunion at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday July 10 with 96 attendees including 96 year old Wm McEntire and 88 year old Mrs Olive O Vincent. Guests included Budd Vincent mother and visiting kin from Rogers Arkansas, and local Willits relatives with several notables tied to Osceola and Stromsburg. A number of non Willits guests also joined, and Ralph Willits played shortstop for Stromsburg at the evening ball game against David City. The reunion aims to become an annual event on the third Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willits
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Wm. McEntire
Reynolds
Wilnois
Olive O. Vincent
McEntire
Rogers
Arkansas
Grant Willits
Robert Willits
Dale Willits
Columbus
Rena May Willits
Glenn A. Willits
Clyde Willits
Donna Lee
Kenneth Willits
Western
Virgil Willits
Delmar Ait
Wayne Willits
Terry Lee Franzenburg
Budd Vincent
Clifford Johnston
Verlie
Larry
Phyllis Anderson
Wesley Johnston
Theo. W. Swanson
Donald Willits
Clair Willits
Reynold Peterson
Raymond Johnson
Walter Jones
Bill Williams
Lewis Willits
Belgrade
Ralph Willits
Eda Finecy
Srl Hoffer
Chas. Hoffer
Clarence Vincent
Dale Richards
Burdette Church
George McMeekin
Flora Carnine
Comstock
Frances Martin
David City
Peterson Honored At Basket Dinner In Glen Hill News
A group gathered at the Glen Hill home last Sunday for a basket dinner honoring F. W. Peterson of Turlock California. Others attending included Mr. and Mrs. David Sundberg and family, Mrs. Karl Detloff, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Stevens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hahn and girls, W. A. Stevens, Harry Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Binford and Doris, Mrs. Irvin Anderson, Mrs. Forrest Anderson and Marlene, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gustafson and Dickie and Barbara Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hill
F. W. Peterson
Turlock
Calif
David Sundberg
Karl Detloff
Arlo Stevens
Lloyd Hahn
W. A. Stevens
Harry Peterson
Walter Binford
Doris
Irvin Anderson
Forrest Anderson
Marlene
Oscar Gustafson
Dickie
Barbara Walker
Glenn Hill
California
Obituary of Anna Emerensia Bylander Huffman
Anna Emerensia Bylander Huffman born in Sweden June 28 1880 died June 26 1949 aged 68 11 months 29 days She came to Omaha with her parents in 1883 and married Frank P Huffman in 1910 They had one son John and a niece Doris Lorraine Gertsch survived by husband Frank son John of Stromsburg one brother Aaron Bylander Omaha two sisters Carrie Hansen and Teckla Curry several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held June 28 1949 at Brauer Funeral Home Polk with interment at Swede Home cemetery in Omaha Officiating was Rev Edick A Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Emerensia Bylander
Sweden
Alexander Bylander
Omaha
Frank P. Huffman
Nebraska
Polk
John
Doris Lorraine Gertsch
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Anna
Altho
Frank
Stromsburg
Aaron Bylander
Carrie Hansen
Teckla Curry
San Antonio
Texas
Fine Bluffs
Wyoming
Marjorie Sorensen
Albany
Calif
Marian Neller
Edick A. Anderson, Jr
Essen
Germany
Ralph Anderson
Istanbul
Turkey
Brauer Funeral Home
Edick.a. Anderson
Swede Home
Willard Adelson
Lloyd Kroger
God
Lennis Lind
Walter
Rudolph Nyberg
Wm. Nasland
Gilbert Gertsch
Lloyd Adelson
Raymond Johnson
Anna Soukup
Calvin Gertsch
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Earl G. Sorensen
Karen
Karol
California
Sam Reed
St. Edwards
Nebr
Paul Lund
Genoa
Luther Reed
Valley
Thomas Waters
Clyde Lamoree
Polk Couple Hosts Fourth of July Family Gathering
Rev and Mrs Edick A Ander hosted a Fourth of July family gathering at their farm north of Polk. A bountiful noon dinner preceded an afternoon of watermelon and coffee. Evening fireworks capped a joyful day for relatives including Earl Sorensen and twin daughters Karen and Karol of Albany California, Aaron Bylan der and Mrs H E Hansen, Mrs Anna Soukapall of Omaha, Belle Summers of Eagle Grove, and others from Pine Bluffs Wyoming and Stromsburg.
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Edick A. Anderson
Polk
Bylander
Hultman
Earl G. Sorensen
Karen and
Karol
Albany
California
Aaron Bylander
H. E. Hansen
Anna Soukapall
Omaha
Belle Summers
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Anderson
Nice
Calvin Gertsch
Bobbie
Marvin
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming
Frank Hultman
John
Rev. Anderson
Stromsburg
WSCS Meeting Recap at Methodist Church Parlor
The WSCS of the Methodist Church met last Thursday in the church parlors. Hostesses were Mesdames Oscar Sundberg, Paul Holmes Albert Sundberg and Rolland Dahlin. Program leaders were Mrs. S. J. Harless, Mrs. R. L. Peterson and Mrs. Glen Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Oscar Sundberg
Paul Holmes
Albert Sundberg
Rolland Dahlin
S. J. Harless
R. L. Peterson
Glen Hill
Mrs Wallace Sandell Hosts Diane’s Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs Wallace Sandell entertained twelve children and their mothers for Diane’s fifth birthday anniversary Monday afternoon. A good time was reported by all and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs Sandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Sandell
Diane
4-H District Judging Day and Camp Plans in Polk County
Polk County Extension News reports 4-H District Judging Day held in Columbus with about 150 youths and 32 4-H members. 4-H Camp set for Seward August 4-6 with 3.75 admission. limited reservations and cot-based capacity noted. Also covers agronomy samples for County Fair August 23-25, poultry testing observations by Mr. Louden, and 4-H County Fair ribbons funded by American Legion Post 91 and Polk County Farm Bureau. Polk County on the air July 16 at 11:00 AM on KMMJ.
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Columbus
State Extension Office
Seward
Polk County Club
County Fair Agronomy Division
County Fair
Louden
American Legion Post 91
Osceola
Polk County
Farm Bureau
Kmmdj
CCC Announces Wheat Price Support for Polk County Crop
The Commodity Credit Corporation sets a support price of 2.03 per bushel for No 1 wheat and 2.02 No 2 and 2.00 No 3 for the 1949 crop in Polk County Loans may be made on farm or warehouse stored wheat with terms: warehouse loans anytime, farm stored not before August 1 1949 and after 30 days in bin. interest 3 percent, due on demand but not later than April 30 1949 Storage gains 7 cents per bushel to loan maturity Farm stored storage earned by farmer warehouse storage earned by warehouse Samples for farm stored loans not taken until after August 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Corporation
Polk County
CCC
AAA
Community notices from Arborville area weekend events
A collage of visiting relatives from Kansas City and Elgin Illinois, hospital updates in Omaha, social gatherings, and a birthday celebration at the Recknor home. Local families attended dinners, showers, and open air services led by Floyd Merchant of Arborville Congregational Church.
Senator Anderson Cautions Taxpayers on Petitions
Senator Anderson urges district voters to weigh petitions seeking referendums on Rent Control and the Nebraska Road Improvement program advising to sign only if they believe the legislature erred. He warns pressure groups may strain representative government and notes ballot costs will burden taxpayers. Mrs. Ellen Tinker and Ira Spears were dinner guests Sunday at the Spears family home in Central City.
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Nebraska
Ellen Tinker
Ira Spears
Kenneth Spears
Central City
Birthday Surprise For Mrs. Neil McNaught
Mrs. Neil McNaught awoke Thursday to friendly singers at her door and a breakfast. A larger Friday gathering at her home offered lunch and more well wishes. She received many cards and gifts from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil McNaught
Mrs. McNaught
Blessed event shower honors Mrs. Maurice Miller
Mrs. Charles Norquest and Mrs. Leo Wurtz hosted a Friday afternoon shower for their cousin Mrs. Maurice Miller of York. The Norquest home was decorated for the occasion and guests enjoyed a two course pink and blue lunch. Mrs. Miller received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norquest
Leo Wurtz
Maurice Miller
York
Norquest
Miller
The Sunny Sues Club Meeting Report
Joyce Stevens led demonstrations on sewing a button and shoe polishing. Maxine Harbour showed correct sewing position. Eleven members and four guests attended. Joyce Stevens Briggy and Florence Ruzicka provided a tasty lunch. Next gathering planned at Linda Dornbergs. Doris Harbour, news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Stevens
Briggy Ruzicka
Maxine Harbour
Briggy
Florence Ruzicka
Linda Dornbergs
Doris Harbour
Miss Eaton to Wed Grand Islander in Engagement Announcement
The Reverend E Earle Eaton of Arborville announces the engagement of his daughter Hope Gwendolynne to La Verne E Nicholson of Grand Island. Hope is a Kearney State Teachers College student majoring in music and active in 4 H and Christian Endeavor. Nicholson is a Kearney College student and son of Mr and Mrs John Nicholson of Grand Island. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Earle Eaton
Arborville
Hope Gwendolynne
la Verne E. Nicholson
Grand Island
Miss Eaton
Olive Cudworth Eaton
Boston
Harford
Central High
Scranteri
Keystong, Academy
la Plume
Kearney State Teachers’ College
Nicholson
John Nicholson
N. Sycamore St
Kearney College
Rev and Mrs Snyder Honored by Friends
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Rev Charles Snyder and his wife on Wednesday. The afternoon featured hymns and a devotional hour led by Rev Milford Olson, followed by the presentation of many gifts to the newlywed couple and a luncheon prepared by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
Milford Olson
Kroger Family Vacation to Red Feather Lake Colorado
Miss Jeanelle Kroger accompanied by her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Benson and family of Omaha traveled to Red Feather Lake Colorado for a two week vacation. They left Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanelle Kroger
Lloyd Benson
Omaha
Red Feather Lake
Colorado
Basket Dinner Honors Californian in Turlock Home
A family gathering at the Glenn Hill residence Sunday paid tribute to F. W. Peterson of Turlock California with a basket dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Binford and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gustafson and Dick, Mrs. Irvin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Sundberg, Mrs. Lloyd Hahn and daughters, and Mrs. Karl Detloff and Barbara.
Reception for New Pastor Paul Walker and Family
A reception will be held at the M. E. church parlors in honor of the new pastor and his family Rev and Mrs Paul Walker Barbara and Bruce Tuesday evening July 19 at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Paul Walker
Barbara
Bruce
Pleasant HomeMakers 4 H Club at District Judging Day and Radio Broadcast
The Pleasant HomeMakers 4 H Club attended District Judging Day in Columbus on Tuesday and presented a half hour radio program over KJSK in Columbus. Featured guests included Miss Gwendolyn Fillman of York and Home Agent Margaret Crosby with members Shirley Stevens Harriet Bush Marleene Anderson Sheralee Hill Sondra Hill Shirley Hahn Marilyn Hahn and couples Mrs. Irvin Anderson and Mrs. Lloyd Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant HomeMakers
Columbus
KJSK
Gwendolyn Fillman
York
Japan
Margaret Crosby
Polkites
Shirley
Sharon Stevens
Harriet Bush
Marleene Anderson
Sheralee
Sondra Hill
Marilyn Hahn
Irvin Anderson
Lloyd Hahn
Andresen Zeamer Tie The Knot In Las Vegas Nuptials
Miss Betty Jean Andresen and Orin George Zeamer were married June 28 in Las Vegas Nevada by Rev Thomas J Daly of the Reformation Lutheran Church. The couple resides at 6778 Pratt Street Omaha Nebraska after a Sun Valley Idaho honeymoon. Mrs Zeamer is Stromsburg High School class of 1941 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Andresen
Lillian Andresen
Omaha
Orin George Zeamer
Ernest F. Zeamer
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Nevada
Thomas J. Daly
Reformation Lutheran Church
Sun‘ Valley
Idaho
Zeamer
Pratt St
Nebraska
Stromsburg High School
Brother in law of Polk noted in Grosvenor death obituary
Funeral services for George Clement Grosvenor 74 were held at Central City with Rev. Dawson Park and Rev. O W Carrell officiating. Knights of Pythias conducted grave services. Grosvenor born February 24 1875 at Merrick county. Survived by Lorena Rose Hill wife one daughter Mrs W L McLean son Jerry Grosvenor five grandchildren and four siblings. Burial Central City cemetery. He was a rural mail carrier from 1920 to 1940. He was brother in law of Wayne and Melvin Hill of Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
George Clement Grosvenor
Hord Memorial Hospital
Dawson Park
O. W. Carrell
John Hruza
Stanley Turpin
Karl Pratt
Hastings
August Schneiderheinz
Charles Schafer
George Schafer
Harry Pull
York
Hordville
Merrick County
W. L. McLean
Clarks
Jerry Grosvenor
Monrovia
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Randy Scott Robert Ryan Anne Jeffreys
Return OF the Badmen
Joel McCrea
Alexis Smith
Zachary Scott
Dorothy Malone
ST. Louis
Mre
Eeee
Polk County Extension News
Lincoln
Lavern Hahn
David
Elgin, Il
Laverne
Arborville Way
W. C. Boren
C. C. Byford
Kansas
Edward Reckner
Ted Otte
Denver
Laverne Hahn
Elgin
Mlinois
Everett Cramer
D.C. Morris
Lee Morris
Jimmie
Nancy
Barbara Johnson
Gale Kealiher
Faithful Workers Club
Earl Stevens
Ester Lackey
Ida Fredrick
Fullerton
H. J. Bedient
Fred Bedient
Herbert Bedient
Bradshaw
Wayne Lindholm
Clarkson Hospital
Maurice Lantzer
Aurora
Charles Dobberstein
D. C
The
Sunny Sues
Mrs. Snyder
Andresen — Zeamer
Polk Municipal Band
St. Marys
Bennett
LeBarre Lehikov
King Bennett
Stevens
Adams
Sousa
Emory
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