Legion Wins as Johnsons Remain Unbeaten
The Legion defeated the Bankers 9 to 7 on Tuesday with a six run fifth inning led by timely hits from Leonard Jisa and strong infield defense from Gordon Carlson and Lloyd Lind. In the second game, Johnsons routed Co op Oilers 16 to 2 as Dick Sagehorn dominated on the mound and Peanuts Carlson starred at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Bankers
Art Phillips
Rube Anderson
Leonard Jisa
Gordon Carlson
Lloyd Lind
Dick Sagehorn
Oilers
Johnson
Sagehorn Wong
Peanuts
Carlson
Polk County Extension Agent Resigns After Long Service
Polk County Extension Board announces the resignation of J. Carder Throckmorton who has led the office since 1944. He promoted crops programs and services, helped form the Noxious Weed District and Soil Conservation District, and reinstated the Polk County Collective Exhibition at State Fairs. The resignation becomes effective July 31 as a successor is chosen for late July responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Extension Board of Directors
J. Carder Throckmorton
Throckmorton
Soil Conservation District
County Crop Improvement Association
Polk County
Extension Board of Directors
State Extension Service
Show Your Colors on Flag Day Urged in Polk
The American Legion Auxiliary urges Polk residents and businesses to display the U S flag on June 14 for Flag Day and the 175th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes. The piece stresses the flag as a symbol of freedom, justice, and democracy and asks all to show loyalty by letting it wave on the anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
American Legion Auxiliary
Old Glory
Continental Congress
America
Wrights Spend Sunday in Osceola Home
Mr. and Mrs Charles Wright passed a quiet Sunday afternoon at the Will Wright residence in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Charles Wright
Will Wright
Osceola
Shockey Kennel Wedding Rites Performed
Miss Florence Shockey and Mr. Jarry Kennel wed at the Shockey home on May 23 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Paul Nelson. The bride wore a blue street length dress with red roses, with bridesmaid Freda Shockey in a black and white gown. best man was Vilus Kennel. Guests included families from Shockey, Tenniges, and Kennel households, with a reception of sandwiches and cake followed by a week end trip for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Shockey
Jarry Kennel
Alf Shockey
Harry Ganshorn
Gang
Vergil Tenniges
Paul Nelson
Stromsburg
Freda Shockey
Doride
Vilus
Kennel
Fred D. Shockey
Stromeburg
Kearney
Collea
York County
EH Kennel
York
Rev Eaton Moves to Plymouth Congregational Ottumwa
The Reverend Earle Eaton, formerly pastor at Arborville Congregational Church and now field representative for Grand Island Business College, has gone to Ottumwa Iowa to serve as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Earle Eaton
Arborville
Polk District 72 Approves 1952 53 Budget At $45000
The District 72 meeting approved a 1952 53 budget of 45000 with 29500 for teacher salaries. District valuation is 822000 and tuition from outlying districts totals about 15000. 24 tuition students attend Polk. warrants total 9400 at 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Hamilton County
York County
Polk
Citizens State Bank
Home Economics Department
Board of Education
Olson Benson Wedding Held In Chappell
Miss Mary Jane Olson and Roger Eugene Benson wed at Berea Lutheran Church in Chappell on Sunday afternoon June 1 at 3 30 officiated by Rev Julius Lorimer before 125 guests. The bride daughter of S W Olson of Chappell and the groom son of H M Benson of Hordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea Lutheran Church
Mary Jane Olson
Roger Eugene Benson
Julius Lorimer
S. WB. Olson
Chappell
H. M. Benson
Horasville
Martha Cheleen
Viola Simanek
Malmo
Jeanelle Kroger
Polk
Neva Benson
Omaha
Carolyn
Miss Jean
Bonnie
Richard Weburg
Hordville
Ronald Weburg
Lloyd Benson
Marlyce Johnson
Lucille Johnson
Norma Jean Johnson
Eldon Johnson
Lloyd Kroger
Zeola Barnes
Alliance
Sylvia Bloomquist
Midgets fall in late rally to Osceola 13 11
Polk drops a non league game as Osceola wins 13 to 11 after a late inning rally. Key plays include a bases loaded triple by Louis Light and a home run by Osceola catcher Bob Colby. Pitching, fielding, and multiple used hurlers are noted with names such as Dennis Cramer and Carrol Shenk contributing on defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Osceola Boys
Gerry King
Muse
Carrol Shenk
Bob Colby
Osceola
Louis Light
Joe DiMaggio
Dennis Cramer
Bill McNaught
Donnie Widga
Charles Long
Jerome Light
Delano Hahn
Don
Osceola Couple Welcome Second Daughter At Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dale Fredrickson of Osceola announce the birth of their second daughter weighing six pounds at the Osceola hospital on Monday June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Fredrickson
Osceola
Osceola Hospital
Social Calendar Entries Highlight Local Gatherings
On Thursday June 12 and Monday June 16 social events are listed including Baptist Missionary and Commercial Club activities. Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist hosted a family dinner with Roger Hanquist Marlene Johnson Bubba Milan Hanquist Lincoln Arlyn Hanquist and families in Concordia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary
Commercial Club
Reuben Hanquist
Roger Hanquist
Marlene Johnson
Bubba Hanquist
Milan Hanquist
Lincoln
Arlyn Hanquist
Concordia
Kansas
Wedding Guests From Far and Wide Attend Event
Out-of-town guests included Eldon Johnson and family, the Kroger and Benson households, Jeanelle and Max Polk, Neva and John of Omaha, J S Johnson, H M Benson, Weburg, Richard and Ronald Benson, Sylvia Bloomquist, I M Bengston of Aurora, Phil and Simon Anderson of Albin, Delores Anderson and Donna Larsom of Stromsburg, Philip Samuelson of Oshkosh, Zeola Barnes of Alliance, and Viola Simanek of Malmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Johnson
Bruce
Linda
Lloyd Kroger
Jeanelle
Max
Polk
Lloyd Benson
Neva
John
Omaha
J. S. Johnson
H. M. Benson
Weburg
Richard
Ronald
Sylvia Bloomquist
J. e.Benson
Hordville
I. M. Bengston
Aurora
Phil Anderson
Simon Anderson
Albin
Wyoming
Delores Anderson
Mis
Donna Larsom
Stromsburg
Philip Samuelson
Oshkosh
Zeola Barnes
Alliance
Viola Simanek
Malmo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polk County Extension
Fective
Shockey
Freda
Fred David
Fred Shockey Sr
B. Kennel
Glen Kennel
Beaver Crossing
Rev. Eaton
Ottumwa
Iowa
Olson-Benson
Lois Lenz
Mervin Johnson
Harold Ritter
Pleasanton
Benson
Luther College
Wahoo
Ord
Colorado
Wit Johnson’s Legion
Co-op
Polk Bankers
Crane
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