County Officials Press Sheriff on Delinquent Taxes
Polk County officials from four towns met with the Board of County Commissioners to demand immediate tax collection. They reported 660 delinquent personal tax accounts totaling about 16 000 dollars, with 80 percent of taxpayers paying. The meeting urged the Sheriff to levy on delinquent property to satisfy warrants and reduce levies. The board agreed to instruct the Sheriff to proceed under the law and anticipated quick action. 4-H enrollment in Polk County reaches 445, with 227 girls and 218 boys, covering forestry clothing livestock crops and more. 4-H Club Committee lists Gordon Fredrickson president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Board of County Commissioners
4-H Club
Gordon Fredrickson
Arthur Deeter
Rex Brigham
E. H. Tooker
R. &.Smith
Irvin Anderson
Dwight Newcomer
Louis Berggren
Arthur Cockson
Olive McBeth
Meeting of Shelter Belt Cooperators Set Near Eilers Hall
John Starosick chairman and Ray L. Cruise announce a Polk County shelter belt gathering at Pete Seberger farm near Eilers Hall. The meeting starts 6:30 p m on Monday June 17 with topic cultivation of newly established trees and a demonstration by EB Evans of the Forest Service. Critics will view this year’s belts and expected county results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Starosick
Polk County Tree Committee
Ray L. Cruise
Polk County
Pete -Seberger
Eilers Hall
EB. E. Evans
Forrest Service
Food Stamp Plan Favored by County Officials
About twenty five grocerymen bankers and others met at the Court House Monday evening to discuss the Food Stamp Plan. The group voted unanimously for the County Commissioners to apply for the plan from proper authorities. Representatives from every town in the county attended.
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Court House
Faithful Workers Club Hosts Golden Jubilee Banquet
The Faithful Workers Club held a Mother-Daughter banquet and meeting on June 1 at Mrs. Winnifred Lackey's home. Fourteen members and fourteen visitors attended as each member served a course. To a toast to Mother Daughter Friend and the Golden Jubilee Lady Mrs. Piper, the color theme shone. The program and brief business session followed with Mrs. Vesta Walgren presiding.
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Faithful Workers Club
Winnifred Lackey
Piper
Vesta Walgren
Former Polk County Couple Observe Wedding Anniversary
Residents of Polk York and Hamilton counties celebrate the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson at their Hampton home. Married June 12 1890 in Stroms burg, they spent 28 years near Stroms burg and Osceola, 19 years in York County, and moved to Hampton three years ago. Six daughters, four sons, twelve grandchildren attended a five o clock tea for the reunion and ceremony.
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Polk
York
Hamilton Counties
C. J. Johnson
Hampton
Johnson
Stromsburg
Polk County
Osceola
York County
Hamilton County
Song
Esther Burley
Lincoln
Mollie DeLand
Effie Pierson
Benedict
Elsie Wagoner
Bradshaw
Nel- Ye’ Enderle
Ruby Johnson
Grant, Lloyd and Floyd
Ivan Johnson
F. W. A. Cooking Club Holds June Meeting
The F. W. A. Cooking Club met at Mrs. McCoy's home on Wednesday June 5 with thirteen charter members two associates and three visitors. Janes Whitacre presided. Ione Whitacre and Genelle Sundberg were chosen yell leaders. Four members judged the cookies Ione Whitacre first Roberta Nelson second Janice Sundberg third. Lunch by Genelle Sundberg and Geraldine Miller. Next meeting at Mrs McCoy’s Laura Jane Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. A. Cooking Club
Roberta Nelson
Janice Sundberg
Geanelle Sundberg
Geraldine Miller
McCoy
Laura Jane Taylor
4 11 Sewing Club Is Organized
The Little Stitchers 4 H Sewing Club met at Caryl Sterner's home on Tuesday June 4 with four members present. Officers were elected: president Caryl Sterner vice president Shirley Hoeft secretary and treasurer Marjorie White news reporter Ellen Perkins song leader Etta Perkins and cheerleader Violet Perkins. The leader explained how to fix the sewing box and tools to be completed by the next meeting at Marjorie White's home on June 18. Club songs were sung and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryl Sterner
Shirley Hoeft
Marjorie White
Ellen,Perkins
Etta Perkins
Violet Perkins
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting at Sandell Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon June 10 at Mrs. Ellen Sandell's home. A Poppy Sale report was given and officers for the coming year were elected. Guests included Mrs. Lillian Brown of Washington DC and her sister Mrs. Edith Anderson. A two course lunch was served to eleven members by hostesses Mrs. Sandell and Mrs. Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ellen Sandell
Arnold Isaacson
C. R. Peterson
F. W. Davis
O. E. ‘Sundberg
R. Dahlin
H. Horg
Mrs Newton Visits Daughter Near Arborville
Mrs W J Newton spent several days last week with her daughter Mrs Geo Otte and family near Arborville, sharing time and hospitality with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Newton
Bible School Enrollment Tops One Hundred
The Vacation Bible School run by the Baptist and Evangelical Free churches reached 102 students in its second week, with attendance near the enrollment. Closing exercises are set for Sunday at eight o clock at the Baptist Church, with an offering to cover school expenses and supplies purchased for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist and
Evangelical Free Churches
Bible School
The
Baptist Church
Revival Meetings At Free Methodist Church Begin
Revival Meetings at the Free Methodist Church began today led by Rev J Archer of St Joseph Missouri. Public invited and expected to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
J. Archer
St. Joseph, Mo
Shower Honors Mrs Clarence Meerkatz Bride
Mrs Oscar Jones hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday for Mrs Clarence Meerkatz a recent bride. About forty guests attended with pink and white decorations and a two course lunch. The program featured a life portrayal from babyhood to marriage set to songs. Out of town guests included Mrs Calmar Jones of Wymore Mrs Harold Yohe of Filley Mrs Ludwig Widga and daughters of York Mrs Chalmer Daniels of Silver Creek Evelyn Salisbury of Lincoln and Mrs Ralph Shafer plus Mrs George Eggleston and Miss Geneva Meerkatz of Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jones
Clarence Meerkatz
Luis
Meerkatz
Calmar Jones
Wymore
Harold Yohe
Filley
Ludwig Widga
Daughters
York
Chalmer Daniels
Silver Creek
Evelyn Salisbury
Lincoln
Ralph Shafer
George Eggleston
Geneva Meerkatz
Grand Island
Sovereign Service Expands Rapidly Across States
C. L. Cramer reports Sovereign Service has added over 200 stations in six months, signaling strong approval from motorists and support for independent operators. The chain now spans eighteen states offering modern stations maps credit cards and travel incentives. Advertisements for Sail for Girl will run through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereign Service
Sovereign Service Group
C. L. Cramer
Sovereign
Cramer
Sovereign ‘Service
Central West
Social visit and church group gathering noted
Mr and Mrs Herbert Lamb of Central City visited here Sunday with Mrs Lambs parents Mr and Mrs R L Smith and family. The W W G of the Baptist Church met at Maurice Lindburgs home Friday with Miss Jacqueline Lindburg and Phyllis Steelquist as hostesses. Miss Lillie Lind led the program and refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lamb
Central City
R L. Smith
W.W.G
Baptic Church
Maurice Lindburg
Jacqueline Lindburg
Phyllis Steelquist
Lillie Lind
Stomsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Departures
Local residents share visits with relatives in Axtell Osceola Omaha and Buckley Park. Families travel for visits and employment with Carl Anderson Elvera and others planning to move to Portland and Owosso Michigan. Bus line travels include M rs W A Atkinson and companions heading to Michigan for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Branting
S. A. Exstrom
Axtell
Wren Sherwood
Dorothy
Minnie Swanson
Osceola
Ronald Anderson
Allan Graves
Philip Gibson
Colorado
Points West
Ford Lantz
Kearney
A. C. Lantz
Richard Christensen
Wahoo
H. Christensen
L. A. Erickson
Clifford
Omaha
Edna Bkeley
Los Angeles
Helen Ogden
Dorothy Pogue
Buckley Park
Gunnard Swenson
Swenson
Lewis Burg
Donald
Wayne Listy
Carl Westring
G. E. Ekstrand
Charlotte Ekstrand
Orion, Ll
Reuben Jones
A. P Linder
Elmer
Ray Stover
Billy Umshler
Todd
W A. Atkinson
Owosso
Michigan
E. J. Harris
Carl Anderson
Elvera
Portland
Oregon
Anderson
Lyle Colson
Harold Baker
Oscar Stromberg
Iola Mae Peterson
Out of town guests honored at Polk Park picnic
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Anderson and son of Mason City Indiana were guests of honor at a Sunday picnic in Polk Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fossberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Sandell, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Upton, and many others including the Johnsons, Larson, Nelson, Miller, and Fredrickson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Anderson and Son
Mason City
Polk Park
F. W. Fossberg
Wallace Sandell
Donald Upton
Fred Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Ed Johnson
Ernest Flodman
C. M. Fredrickson
L. Lind
Robert Stohl
J. W. Nelson
Ed Larson
Theo. Larson
L. Nelson
Bill Miller
Floyd Miller
Polk Woman's Club Holds Year-End Park Picnic
The Polk Woman's Club gathered Tuesday for a park picnic to close the year with twelve members present. During the business session retiring president Mrs O F Alfred passed leadership to new president Mrs Oscar Jones. A pot luck lunch was served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
O. F Alfred
Oscar Jones
Inch of Moisture Brightens Farmers After Dust Storm
Farmers in the area welcomed nearly an inch of rain Saturday night after a harsh wind and dust storm. The dust obscured visibility across the street, but no damage was reported from the wind.
Farm reporters measure 1805 Polk County farms in 1940 program
Beginning last week 26 farm reporters from the Polk County ACP office began measuring farms signed for participation in the 1940 farm program. Operators should accompany reporters to ensure accurate checks and reduce payment delays. total farms: 1805, expected three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
ACP
Area Manager Transfers Boost Lincoln Telephone Reach
Sterling Nelson, moving from Stromsburg to Auburn, is promoted to area manager covering Nemaha and Richardson counties. He succeeds L W Carrington who retired. Olson is promoted to Stromsburg area manager from Sutton after 20 years with the Lincoln Company.
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Sterling Nelson
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Stromsburg
Auburn
L. P. ‘Young
Hastings
L. W. Carrington
Nebraska
Nemaha
Richardson—ander
Olson
Lincoln
Dorchester
Juniata
Sutton
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Miss Fern Johnson Honored In Pink and White Shower
Fern Johnson was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Johnson s home with Mrs. Harry Jones and Miss Rose Johnson as hostesses. The color scheme was pink and white. About 35 guests attended and played games before a two course luncheon. The bride-to-be received many useful and beautiful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Johnson
Ed Johnson
Harry Jones
Rose Johnson
Bible School Teens Present Close Of Two Week Session
The Bible School students of the M. E. Church presented a program during Sunday morning service marking the close of the two weeks session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
M. E. Church
Wheat Crop Insurance Boon to Polk County
Wheat crop insurance proves beneficial for Polk County farmers with 75 percent of 1832 policies reporting losses totaling 353,003 bushels guaranteed. Coverage covers 30,759.5 acres across 1251 farms, with 226 farms approved for drought adjustments. Indemnities total 53,893 bushels from 4824.4 seeded acres, 74 claims approved for 12,746 bushels, and 43,008 bushels in loss proofs filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Drouth
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
State Office
Polk County Folks on Radio Program
Polk County Agricultur al Conservation Association presented a 15 minute radio program on K M M at 5 15 p m. The opening number was Hello Triple A Folks sung by Mrs Myron Johnson and Nell Reece. Robert C Taddiken chaired the session with a talk and recitations by JoAnn Taddiken and Marilyn Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Agricultural Conservation Association
Triple A
Myron Johnson
Nell Reece
Robert C. Taddiken
JoAnn Taddiken
Marilyn Hahn
Wm. Angell
Polk County
Polk Has An Efficient Night Watchman
The Polk village board praises David Ekdahl as a vigilant Night Watchman noting his “eyes and ears open” approach protecting local business and residents. A recent incident shows him observing a late night car near the post office, underscoring his nightly checks on Main Street and alleys. Thieves should avoid Polk.
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David Ekdahl
Dave
Polk
Polk County examination dates listed for driver licenses
Patrolmen examiners will visit Osceola in the afternoons to examine applicants for drivers licenses. Examining hours are from 1 to 5 pm on July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Myers Dairy Sold To Morris Lindburg Of Polk
Mrs. F. Myers announced the sale of her dairy business cattle and equipment to Morris Lindburg of Polk. Lindburg assumed possession on Tuesday while Mrs. Myers retains the average and other Polk property.
Polk School Census Sees 152 Enrollees Next Year
The Polk school board reports 152 children aged 5 to 21 will enroll next year. Of these, 67 are boys and 86 girls. The 1939 census had 149. First graders for September include Darrel Cramer Bernita Green Howard Walter Herbes Sherna Lee Hill De Maris Johnson Marilyn Johnson Jeanelle Kroger Robert Myers Rogene Nelson Vance Sundberg Marilyn Cohagan. FACULTY FOR 1940 41 Henry Horstman Supt AB Kearney State Teachers College etc.
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Polk
Darrel Cramer
Bernita Green Howard Walter Herbes
Sherna Lee Hill
de Maris Johnson
Marilyn Johnson
Jeanelle Kroger
Robert Myers
Rogene Nelson Vance Sundberg
Marilyn Cohagan
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Shelter Belt
F.W.A. Cooking Club
Their
First
Visit
Henry Horstman
AB. Kearney State
Teachers College
A.M. Greeley
Colo
State Teachers College
Robert J. Strickland
A.B. Midland College
Maggie Christensen
A.B. Kearney State
Marjorie Whitnack
Dale W. Tresidder
A. B. Dean College
Bruce Cowgill
Nebr Central College
Fern
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