Stromberg Family Reunion At Buckley Park
The Stromberg family reunion was held Sunday at Buckley Park in Stromsburg with about 65 attendees. Guests included Albert Stromberg and Clyde of Clarks, multiple Miller and Sealey relatives, and families from Stromsburg, Central City, Lincoln, Aurora, and Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromberg
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Albert Stromberg
Clyde
Clarks
Robert Oliver
Omaha
Art Miller
Roy Miller
York
Orville Miller
Ed Coover
Oscar Stromberg
Emil S. F. Johnson
Carl Carlson
Lillian Andresen
Ben Stromberg
Maurice Sealey
Cleo Sealey
Central City
Art Wallin
Lincoln
Richard Sealey
Lind Family Picnic Reunion at Buckley Park
The Lind family held their annual picnic and reunion at Buckley Park on June 18. 103 served lunch, including eighty five relatives and eighteen guests, with a day of fellowship despite warm weather. Rev. Clarence Lind led scripture reading and prayer after a brief business session. Since the last reunion one death, three births, and one marriage were recorded. Only out of town relatives were Mrs. Alex Lind and daughter Vida of Omaha, Faye Lind of Carthage SD, Rev. Clarence Lind and family of North Bend, and Harold Lind of Lincoln. Four Linds celebrated their 30th wedding anniversaries: Rev and Mrs. John Gabrielson, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lind, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lind, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lind. Retiring committee members were Mrs. Walter Nyberg, Mrs. Merle Lavalle, and Mrs. Lawrence Lind. The next-year committee includes Mrs. Carl Lind, Mrs. Harvey Lind, and Arthur Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lind
Buckley Park
Clarence Lind
Alex Lind
Vida
Omaha
Faye Lind
Carthage
South Dakota
North Bend
Harold Lind
Lincoln
Grandpa
Grandma Lind
Linds
John Gabrielson
Albert Lind
Henry Lind
Walter Nyberg
Merle Lavalle
Lawrence Lind
Carl Lind
Harvey Lind
Arthur Gustafson
Swede Home Dorcas Society Meets and Local News
The Swede Home Dorcas Society will meet in church parlors Friday at 2 30 with Misses Ruth Agnes Apperton and Helen Alin hosting. Members attended synodical conference in Omaha and many local families visited York and Osceola areas. Communion at Swede Home Church is Sunday at 10 45 and several families plan weekends and trips including Michigan California Amherst Valentine and Osceola park picnic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Ruth
Agnes Apperton
Helen Alin
Omaha
C. A. Sward
Bernice
Joseph
Ruel Sward
George Anderson
LaVona
Herbert Flodman
Herman Jones
Earl
Orville Jones
Joel Toline
Petrus Nelson
Linnea
Albert Jones
Frank Thelander
Myra
Dorothy Fredrickson
Lillie Chindgren
Oscar Fredrickson
Sylvia
John Johnson
Norma Carlson
York
T. C. W. Club
Osceola Park
High Prairie Ladies Club
LaVerne Fredrickson
Lavina Swanson
Kearney
The
High Prairie Club
Shower for Mrs. Pest on Tuesday at Kroger home
A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. John Pest on Tuesday afternoon at Miss Maxine Kroger's home with Miss Gladys McCoy as assisting hostess. Attendees made scrapbooks and offered advice to the bride. Refreshments followed and many useful gifts were presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pest
Maxine Kroger
Gladys McCoy
Community Socials and Local News in Stromsburg
Mrs L H Headstrom and Mrs Jennie Stanton hosted a bridge luncheon for 24. Roger Anderson, 7, fractured his wrist after falling from a tree. Gavin Muirhead, once Stromsburg resident, now works as a revenue collector in New Mexico, visiting over the weekend. Rev and Mrs J L Hedblo om left for Denver to visit daughters, returning in about ten days. A prenuptial shower honored Evelyn Peterson at Iver Nordburg home with gifts and refreshments. A two day flower show at First National Bank building drew large crowds, hosted by the Garden Club. I E Olson hosted a reception for Eugene and bride-to-be Evelynne Peterson. Mrs Axel Anderson and others visited Aurora. J L Olson family held Father’s Day reunion. George L Olson attended from Omaha, others from Lincoln. Families went to Camp Strader in Crete for a Stromsburg boys camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Headstrom
Jennie Stanton
Headstrom
Roger Anderson
Albin Anderson
Gavin Muirhead
New Mexico
Stromsburg
Gavin
J. L
I. E. Olson
Eugene
Evelynne Peterson
Axel Anderson
Esther Lamb
Anna
August Matson
Aurora
J. L. Olson
Olson
George L. Olson
Omaha
Edna
Eva Marie
Margaret
Lincoln
C. D. Jacobson
A. V. Ejelson
T. A James
H Christensen
Crete
Camp Strader
It Pays to Advertise Lion and Tiger Tale
A fable-like verse contrasts the Lion and Tiger with the boast It Pays to Advertise. A rabbit and a Fox react to the plan, illustrating how those who lack goods do not benefit from advertising. The moral cautions against advertising without real value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Hastings man visits Madison home and returns home
Roger Hill of Hastings spent last week visiting in the E. D. Madison home. He returned to his home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burke of Stromsburg spent Sunday in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. F. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Hill
Hastings
E. D. Madison
Earl Burke
Stromsburg
Z. F. Myers
Hordville Social Roundup Includes Weddings and Visits
Hordville notes report a Lutheran convention in Omaha with attendees the Bensons and Johnsons. visits to Rick Island Illinois and Superior Wisconsin for fishing trips. a wedding at Malven Iowa for Violet Edlund and Charles Scott. a park service opening in Hordville. picnics, showers, and family gatherings at local homes with relatives from Kearney Grand Island and Winter Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Benson
Roger
J. S. Johnson
Margaret
Omaha
Lutheran Church
Malven
Iowa
Alva Edlund
Clarence Bodine
Junior
Ruben Hanquist
Effie Holmes
Alice Watson
Central City
Emil Gustafson
Nels Nelson
Hordville
Baptist Church
Pauline Phillip
Kearney
Nellie Beth Shoaf
Johnny Strand
Ray Phillips
J. S. Bjorkman
Paul Brooks
Winter, Kansas
Frank Russell
Marquette
R. Scoot
L. P. Jones
Birthday celebration honors Mrs Johnson and Don Johnson
A large gathering at Elwyn Johnsons home in Central City honors Mrs Johnson birthday anniversary and Mrs Don Johnsons birthday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson Milford Johnson Ollie Johnson Rudolph Gustafson LeRoy Johnson and Marie Yerk. Ice cream and cake closed the afternoon as gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Ramona Ostberg
Milford Johnson
Ollie Johnson
Don Johnson
Daugher
Fred Johnson
Rudolph Gustafson
Stach
LeRoy Johnson
Marie Yerk
Central City
Elwyn Johnson
Johnson
Mesdames Johnsons
Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed
Sunday June 20 marked Mr and Mrs Henry Reed of Polk celebrating twenty five years of marriage at City Park. Relatives and friends attended a two course dinner, received a silver purse, and posed for photos with their families while neighbors shared congratulations and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Polk
Fred Blase
H. F. Smith
Herman Blase
York
Will Blase
Carl Wilshusan
Daughers
Fred Laessle
Will Ziegelbein
Lester Rhode
Hampton
Ervin Light
Carl Dose
Granddaugher
Marie Kohtz
Grandma Blase
Lester Rehrs
Gilbert Driever
Aternoon
Heeb
Johnson Pardee Wedding in Sar onville That Unites Lincoln Pair
Miss Evelyn Ruth Johnson and Dr. Alton M. Pardee exchanged vows at the Johnson home in Saronsville attended by 60 guests. Rev. Anderson read the toil marriage lines, with L C Lindgren and Dean Dumster as witnesses. The couple will reside in Lincoln where Pardee will practice dentistry after a wedding trip to Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pardee
College of Deniistry
University of Nebraska
Johnson
Polk School
Chicago
New York City
Lincoln
Medical Facts From Polk County Medical Society
A discussion on integrated personality and medical care emphasizes patient confidence, individualized assessment, and the need to treat syphilis scientifically. It notes that doctors’ results vary with personality, and cites Dr. James J. Walsh on knowing the person as crucial to care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Medical Society
James J. Walsh
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Picnics
Local residents hosted and toured over the weekend with numerous family visits. Kroger and McNaught families shared a park picnic while Donnell Springer and Rogena of Lincoln prepared to move to St Paul for new jobs.
Community Socials and Visits Across Arborville Area
Local families hosted and visited relatives across Arborville, Bradshaw, Polk, and surrounding towns. Numerous dinners and Sunday gatherings featured Lindahl, Graves, Flick, Kisler, and Merchant families with extended kin from Clarks, Paxton, Benedict, and Omaha. A 4-H kittenball practice and a university degree highlight community life.
Local Independent Oil Promotes Sovereign Service Swing
Cliff Cramer announces continuation of the Sovereign Service Station Swing promotion at a modern Sovereign station. He highlights uniform standards, high quality products, and nationwide cooperation ensuring complete service for motorists including gas, oil, lubrication, spark plugs, and wiper checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Cramer
S. S
S.S
Sovereign Service
Polk Progress
Sovereign Service Co-Operative
United States
Swede Plain Church Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
Swede Plain Church, northeast of Polk, observed its Golden Jubilee with a daylong program. Rev. Clarence Lind and Rev. Albert Samuelson led morning and afternoon services, four Golden Wedding Couples introduced, bouquets dedicated, and choirs performed. Members and former friends attended from near and far to mark the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Boosters Visit Polk for Stromsburg Three Day Celebration
A booster delegation of Stromsburg businessmen will visit Polk Friday to promote the July 5 6 and 7 Stromsburg celebration. The visit will feature novelties clowns and brief shows to advertise the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Polk
Ebraska
Polk Town
Sternie Sternberg
Middle West
Regal
Osceola Swimming Team Tryouts and Life Saving Class
Osceola Park Board invites all high school boys to try out for the swim team at the Osceola Pool on Friday June 25 at 11 00 AM supervised by Lester Peters. A future inter pool contest is planned. Junior and Senior Life Saving Class begins Tuesday morning June 28 with the same contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Petern
Osceola
All Soys
Lester Peters
Osceola Park Board
Lincoln Visit for Misses Mc Coy and Maxine McCoy
Misses Gladys and Doris Mc Coy and Maxine McCoy visited Lincoln on Tuesday, taking part in local sightseeing and meetings with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Doris McCoy
Maxine McCoy
Lincoln
Double Wedding Anniversary Observed For Reed And Garling Couples
A lawn party at the George Reed home followed silver wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reed on June 20 and Mr. and Mrs. Will Garling on June 26. Guests, photos, a five o'clock luncheon, and a purse of silver gave a joyous gathering with toasts and well wishes for many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Will Garling
George Reed
L. E. Blase
Reeb
Garling
Henry Reeb
William Garling
Elaine
Geo. Reeb
Charles Carlson
W. L. Kerker
Lincoln
Harold Reeb
Osceola
August Garling
Community Notes Highlight Osceola Social and Club Activities
Osceola social page records Mrs LeRom Smith hosting Entre Nous. Marian Hulquest leaves for Stockton California for a month of schooling. Dr Bert Morrows of Seward and Mr and Mrs Johnson host guests over weekend. Dr R Le Schroeder visits Ames Iowa. Mrs Schroeder to return home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Phil Campbell and Crawford visit Omaha. Families attend a city park picnic. A large group from area attends a 25th wedding anniversary in Polk. Legion Auxiliary meets with officers elected. Local piano recital at Stromsburg Methodist Church features Gene Merrick. G M Merrick and Jennivee Cook visit Blair to see Birdie Hurdum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRom Smith
Marian Hulquest
California
Stockton
Bert Morrows
Seward
Ory S. P. Johnson
R. le Schroeder
Ames
Iowa
W. W. Norton
Omaha
Sten Nordstedt
Marsha Neil
Central City
S. P. Johnson
The
Legion Auxiliary
K. A. Cornish
Ben Zedicher
Jack Malek
Royal Gibson
Clarks
Blair Sunday
Birdie Hurdum
Local couples visit weekend homes near Clarks and Benedict
Sunday evening visits extended between Ansel and Dale Fredrickson and Robert Myers of Benedict with Faye Beardsley. Cleo Cnamer of Arborville and Gilbert Benson hosted, while Phyllis Lee Anderson from Gresham stays with Frank Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Fredrickson and
Dale
Near Clarks
Robert Myers
Benedict
Faye Beardsley
Ted Fitch
Lincoln
Mike’Donnelly
Clarks
Walter Bush
Adolph Carlson
Stromsburg
Virgil Bush
J. O. Swanson
C. R. Lindholm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hanquist
Carl Peterson
Oakland
City Park
Ed Benson
Paul Carlson
R. M. Bailey
Reuben Hanquist
Elmer Hanquist
Augusta Johnson
Harold
Carl] Olson
Palmberg
de- Lawrence Train
Salina
Kansas
P. A. Hanquist
Will Wright
A. J. Hanquist
I. T. Samuelson
Deana Samuelson
Charles Eckles
Gresham
Oscar Sundberg
Roy Morgan
Clarence Bryant
Clarence Lindahl
Mary Jo
Amherst and
Valentine
John Preston
Roger Headley
Near
Clarence Rahrs
Bae
Carl Waak
Arborville
Wm. Kroger
Maxine
Lloyd Kroger
Geanelle
Neil McNaught
Walden
Donnell Springer
Rogena
C. J. McCoy
St. Paul
Minnesota
Donnell
G. M. Hill
Neva Bright
Colorado
Gerald Brownfield
Richard Myers
Utica
Irvin Anderson
F. W. Peterson
Berkeley
Paul Stevens
Shirley
Glenn Hill
Lloyd Hahn
Marilyn
W. A
John Wessel
Near Bradshaw
Maurice Flick
Gertrude Flick
Grant Johnson
Paxton
Bryan Graves
Robert Lindahl
Ilof Ostberg
Emil Pierson
Hugo Pieson
Charles Lindahl
Near Hordville
Dean Moomey
Chester
Charles Dahlgren
John Wochner
Near Benedict
Dan Graves
Ethel Flick
Jolly Workers
Thais Belle Lackey
Wm. Kisler
Virgil Kisler
A. L. Gibson
Keith Green
William Kisler
Alvin Kisler
Merle Simpson
Ella Shenk
Mildred Sterner
Flick
Hillis Sterner
Albuquerque
F. E. Merchant
Frank Bennett
Fremont
Ester Lackey
Nebraska University
Edith Merchant
York County
Lewis Stark
Fred Bedient
H.J. Bedient
F. W. Bedient
Dorothy
Margaret Pickrel
McCool
Ronald Tharpe
Floyd Merchant
Jim Barr
C. W. Reckner
E. O. Kemper
Seth Piper
Walter Green
Local Oil Company
Johansen
Albert Samuelson
Willard Adelson
L. P. Samuelson
Peter Shostrom
Council Grove
Nebr
HE. E. Pengelly
Boosters
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