Ten Pound Son Born to Meerkatzs in Polk
Thirty years ago on a Saturday morning a ten pound son arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meerkatz home. The item notes other local moves including Art Gustafson returning from Osceola, T A James buying the Otto Wilshusen farm, Marion Purkey visiting Polk after army discharge, Wm Wurtz selling 120 acres near Polk for 250 per acre to H A Johnson, and T A Lindburg welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Meerkatz
Art Gustafson
Osceola
Federal Road Trading Gang
T. A. James
Lincoln
Otto Wilshusen
Cox and Carter
Marion Purkey
Polk
Wm Wurtz
H. A. Johnson
Citizens State Bank
T. A. Lindburg
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Recap
Sunday dinner guests include Elsie Green from Central City David Strmdberg and Wayne Hill with Irvin Anderson Also visitors to Wm Stevens included Glenn Knerr Norman Lindburg Denver Rev Paul Walker and others In the Glenn Adelson area Art Scholz and Freddie Adelson from San Diego came to visit The Schenk and Simpson families hosted as did the Nelson and Lindmark households Notable travelers include Elmer Larson of Sidney and C H Lindmark of California Visitors from York include Charlotte and Rocky Keyes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Hill
Elsie Green
Central City
David Strmdberg
Stromsburg
Wayne Hill
Irvin Anderson
Wm. Stevens
Glenn Knerr
Norman Lindburg
Denver
Paul Walker
Walter Binford
Doris
Forrest Anderson
Dale
Olaf Alfred
Miner Harris
Palmer
Ella Shenk
Wayne
Stevens
Chambers
Frank Larson
Twenty Five Years Ago June 19 1924 Notes
This column recalls events from June 19 1924: E M Burke filled in at the A Monson store during Dr Alfreds absence. Miss Mildred Stevens home from normal in Kearney spent the weekend with family. Will Parkenson of Lincoln, a Polk visitor, has taken the Security and Mutual Life Insurance agency for the region. Frank Scheapler and wife hosted a birthday surprise for twins Vera and Stella on June 15 marking their 15th birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Burke
Lillian Lindstrom Weds Orville Thompson at Gresham
Twenty years ago on June 2 at the Lindstrom home near Gresham Miss Lillian Lindstrom married Orville Thompson and the couple headed to Polk after their wedding trip. E J Schultz left Wednesday for Salt Lake City with Union Pacific excursionists long employed by the firm. Art Branting bought the first Ford town sedan from Sodergren Motor Co. Grace Stevens attended York District chief operators meeting at York telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lindstrom
Gresham
Lillian
Orville Thompson
Polk
E. J. Schultz
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Art Branting
Sodergren Motor Co
Marriage unites Miss Oxley and Daniel Ice in Grand Island
Miss Henrietta Oxley and Daniel Ice tied the knot at the Christian Church in Grand Island with Rev. Lowell Mac Sarlane officiating. County Judge L M Merrick returned to work after four months in Omaha hospital. 4-H Club organized at leader Mrs. Wisely’s home. Fire damages Lyle home clothes closet. losses near 200 dollars. Linen shower honors Mrs. Nelson formerly Nannie Carlson. Carlson married in March. Van Bush and Harriet visit Ross Goethoe home in Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Oxley
Edith Oxley
Cedar Creek
Daniel Ice
Polk
Daniel G. Ice
Green River
Wyoming
Christian Church
Grand Island
Lowell Mac Sarlane
L. M. Merrick
Omaha
Happy Home Makers 4-H Club
E. Wisely
Floyd Lyle
Lyle
Harry Nelson
Nannie Carlson
Ted Janky
Miss Carlson
Community Guests Share Holidays Across Polk County
Dozens of families from Stromsburg High Prairie and surrounding towns welcomed relatives and friends for Father’s Day visits, dinners, and weekend gatherings. Notables include Elayne Stull visiting grandmother Martha Myers in Polk, Milton Johnson returning from Nebraska University Pharmacy for a visit, and Chas Smith of Long Beach visiting Polk relatives for two weeks. Several reunions occurred at homes of the Lindmarks, Fre dricksons, Warnicks, and Johnsons with extended family from Lincoln, Exeter, Central City, and Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Lind
Stromsburg
Robert Stohl
Marvin Fredrickson
Janie
Ernest Flodman
Walter Stohl
High Prairie
Elayne Stull
Costa Mesa
California
Martha Myers
Bradshaw
Dave Galusha
Grant Ramage
Central City
Earl Burke
Martin Thomsen
Exeter
Shirley Thomsen
Lincoln
F. W. Davis
Milton Johnson
School of Pharmacy
University of Nebraska
Lillie Johnson
C. M. Fredrickson
Earl Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Kenneth Peterson
Pete Ehn
Leonard Warnick
Bert Warnick
Lowell Warnick
Frank Larson
Fortis Fitting
Wayne Stevens
Forrest Hecht
Floyd Larson
Osceola
E. G. Lindmark
Ida Newton
Orson Streeter
Chambers
Darwin Newton
Victoria
Texas
Henry Smith
LeRoy Peterson
Homer Green
Clarence Bryant
John McMurrin
Chapman
Lester Upton
York
Ralph Upton
van Bush
Harriett
LaVonne Anderson
H. Bush
Clarks
C. G. Lindmark
Pleasanton
Pony Express
Clarks Sunny
Ed Anderson
Roy Anderson
L. C. Orendorff
Lloyd Nordstedt
Edgar Ziegelbein
E. W. Hahn
J. L. Prezel
Helper
Utah
Otto B. Nelson
Bryan
Hilding Dahlin
Clarence Bodine
Hordville
Frank Scheapler
Sidney Crow
Hannah Hahn
Shirley
Darcie
Lloyd Hahn
Marilyn
Natal
Henry“Blase
Raymond Stankel
Morris
Oaks
Allen
Los ‘Gattis
John Johnson
Johnson
Chas. Smith
Long Beach
Martha Johnson
Kearney
Hazel Carlson
Clarence Johnson
Polk
Wordville Baptist Church Services Announced
Wordville Baptist Church led by Rev. Edick AS Anderson invites all to Bible School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00, with services open to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wordville Baptist Church
Edick AS Anderson
Paul Lemke Preaches Weekly Schedule of Services
The notice lists Paul Lemke as pastor with weekly hours: four hours a week for God. Study at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Delight at 7 30 p.m. and Power at 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Paul Lemke
God
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Notices
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday morning service at 10 30 led by Pastor C W Long with Sunday School at 10 a m all members and visitors invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Long
Arborville Congregational Church Service Notes
Rev Earle Eaton the pastor Floyd Merchant choir leader and Kenneth Bedient organist present at Arborville Congregational Church God service schedule shows 10:00am Sunday School 11:30am Worship Service and Children’s Day on June 26 with Childhood Comes In to Its Own event linked to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Eaton
Floyd Merchant
Kenneth Bedient
Harold Bedient
Free Methodist Church Service Schedule
Rev Charles Snyder leads Sunday School at 10 a m with Walter Binford. Morning Worship at 11 a m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
Walter Binford
Polk and Swede Plain Methodist Churches Services
Paul W. Walker, Minister announces Sunday services at Swede Plain with preaching at 10 a.m. Polk Church holds 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Walker
Swede Plain
Encol
Polk
Horville Methodist Services Announced
The Horville Methodist Church invites the community to Sunday School at 10 a m and Worship Service at 11 a m led by Pastor Nels Pearson. Welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horpville
Nels Pearson
Evan Free Church Announces Annual Conferences
Milford E Olson pastor leads services with Sunday School at 11 am and morning worship. Echoes from the Evan Free Church outlines annual conferences with Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8 am, followed by choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford E. Olson
Evan
Free Church
St Vincent Church Osceola Nebr Mass Times and Notes
Sunday Masses 830 and 1030 and weekday Mass 730. Confessions Saturday 530 to 830. Lloyd Stromberg family returned from three weeks in California. Mrs Bryant Upton Nelson Hanquist Green Cramer attended Arthurine Garlson shower at Stromsburg Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Vincent Church
Osceola
Nebr
John H. Howe
Octave of Sacred Heart
Lloyd Stromberg and
California
Clarence Bryant
Ralph Upton
Walter Nelson
Donald Hanquist
Harold Green
Harold Cramer
Arthurine Garlson
Stromsburg
Notice to Creditors in Claus Lindahl Estate Polk Neb
In Polk County Nebraska the County Court will hear claims against the estate of Claus E. Lindahl on October 3 1949. Claimants must file by October 1 1949 or be barred. Dated June 3 1949. L M Merrick County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Claus E. Lindahl
State of
L. M. Merrick
Relatives Visit Hastings Weekend From Kansas California
Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson and Dale Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson and Marvin Mr and Mrs Elmer Hanquist and Imogene and Mr and Mrs Donald Hanquist and family drove to Hastings Sunday to visit Kansas relatives who came that far. Joe Spires of Kearney also attended. Oliver Norfleet of Eureka California visited from Wednesday to Thursday with her niece Mrs Margaret Newton and family. Donna Monson attended Frn evening dinner at Vergil Kisler home in honor of Patty birthday. Henry Sandell and Albert Sundberg enjoyed a picnic supper at the Sundberg home Sunday evening. Harvey Sorenses and Cora Blair of Lincoln spent the weekend at Patty i al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Scholz
Freddie Adelson
San Diego
Art
John Adelson
Hennie Seymour
Leslie Adelson
Willard Adelson
Jimmie
Adolph Forss
Donnie
John Johnson
Robert Nelson
Geryl Lindburg
Pocatello
Idaho
Albert Nelson
Donald Hanquist
Elmer Hanquist
Imogene
Walter Nelson
Marvin
Ada Marie Springer
Marilyn
C. H. Lindmark
California
Ida Newton
Orson Streeter
Clarks
Charlotte and
Rocky Keyes
York
Mrs. C. C. Keyes
Dale
Hastings
Kansas
Joe Spires
Kearney
Oliver Norfleet
Eureka
Margaret Newton
Donna Monson
Vergil Kisler
Patty
Henry Sandell
Albert Sundberg
Oscar Sundberg
Harvey Sorenses
Cora Blair
Lincoln
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the First Baptist Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Arborville
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E. Rodriguez
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Colleen Townsend
Alan Young
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