Louis Sees Comeback Hopes Rise In Heavyweight Scene
The piece notes Joe Louis regaining heavyweight potential after a knockout of Lee Savold, citing improved timing and the left hook followed by a right hand. It also mentions Billy Southworth resigning in Boston, Tommy Holmes taking Braves reins, Bill Veeck energizing the Browns, and NCAA baseball near Omaha, plus Loyola televised football and Babe Zaharias quips about a brassie lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Louis
Lee Savold
Savold
Billy Southworth
Boston
Braves
Tommy Holmes
Tommy
Bill Veeck
St. Louis Browns
Sportsmans Park
Browns
Veeck
Tennessee
VOLS
Omaha
Nebraska
Loyola University of Los Angeles
Babe Zaharias
Edward William Johnson obituary notes 1884 1951
Edward William Johnson born June 2 1884 near Hordville Nebraska died June 16 1951 at MHord Memorial Hospital Central City Nebraska aged 67 14 after a life as a veterinarian and farmer husband of Hannah Runquist with three daughters Violet Fern and Rosetta. He leaves wife three daughters four grandchildren five great grandchildren two sisters and a brother. He was active in church and witnessed faith to his family and friends. Funeral was conducted at the First Bap tist with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward William Johnson
Andrew
Hannah Johnson
Hordville
Hamilton Ciy
Nebraska
Mhord Memorial Hospital
Central City
Hannah Elizabeth Runquist
Osceola
Violet Evelyn
Fern Marie
Rosetta Elvina
Mr. Johnson
Andrew Erickson
Hannah
Harry Jones
Hardville
Gerald Reich- Wein
Elsworth Howe
Santa Barbara
California
Nellie Rudson
Britt
Tona
Julia Flodman
Polk
Fred Johnson
Christ
Leroy Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Donald Johnson
Curtis Flodman
Carrol Flodman
Verna Erickson
Orwin White
City
Harry Retzlaff
Jordan
Alex Anderson
Gerald
Mason City
Iowa
Minerva Rydson
Britt, Iowa
Emma Bisgard
Eugene Klingsporn Inducted Into Army Service
Eugene Klingsporn left Junelith for induction into the Army and traveled via Omaha before arriving at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. He is now stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he will undergo 14 weeks of training. his mailing address lists Pvt Eugene E. Klingsporn US 55172558 Hq & Hdg Co 2nd Bn 87th Inf Reg 10th Div Fort Riley Kansas.
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Eugene Klingsporn
Omaha
Ft. Sheridan
Ilinois
Ft Riley
Kansas
Knotholers Edge Oilers In Low Scoring Rivalry
Swede Lind drove in two runs for the Knotholers as they beat the Oilers 13 to 7 in a game marked by churchyard interruptions. Hordville interment occurred at Hordville Baptist Cemetery.
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Knotholers
D. X. Oilers
Lind
Oilers
T Swanson
Cramer
W. Johnston
R. Appleton
Ruefpen Anderson
W. Appleton
Leroy
An- R
Hanquist
Derson
Lars
Knotho
ABH
R ‘Ln. Lind Ss
H. Greene
Stranberg
T Wilhelms P-Ss
Widga
McNaught
Don Dahlin
Adelson
Stevens
Peterson
Stoki
E, Johnson
Carlson
Bolton
Lt. Lind
Lw. Lind
Levene
Light
Kealther If
D. X Oilers
ABHA
Dy Hahn
L. Larson
Anderson
Munn Ich Legion
Cornhuskers
Dean Ostberg
Ly. Anderson
Toread Hoffman
Legion
J. Holmes
Werner
Lowell Bills
Bernie Land
Sterner
Meerkatz
Lindholm
Upton
Nyberg
Bills
Glasser
Dornburgh
Lingsporn
Creech
Jones Land
Myers
Miller
Litty
B. Holmes
Kealiher
Don Osberg
Jones Rf
Minnie Anna Johnson obituary notes Polk roots and family
Minnie Anna Johnson born August 1 1874 near Polk Nebraska died June 15 1951 at 76. She joined the Baptist Church in York moved with her husband Joseph S Johnson to farms near Hordville and Polk. Survived by husband two daughters two sons eight grandchildren two great grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral services included songs and a funeral sermon by Rev Edick A Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Anna Johnson
Polk
Nebraska
York
Christ
Baptist Church
Joseph S. Johnson
Alma Irene
Arnold Edward
Milford Laurence
Helen Josephine
Florence Evelyn
Elwyn Albert
York County
Hordville
Mr Johnson
Hastings
Hord Memorial Hospital
Central City
Polk Baptist Church
Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Rudolph Gustafson
Lyle Ostberg
Rock Island
Mlinois
Milford
Elwyn
George Larson
Edward Benson
Mother
Wallace Sandell
Elwood Sandell
LaVar Sandell
Gordon Johnson
Doyle Gustafson
Dean Weimer
Orwin White
Verna Erickson
Jesus
God
Lennart Johnson
Edick A. Anderson
Eastern Star Holds Initiation At Chapter Meeting
The Eastern Star Chapter held its regular meeting Monday evening with initiation of new members. Rev. Thomas Barton of Grand Island, Associate Grand Patron, attended along with guests from Lincoln Osceola Clarks Central City and Hampton. Fifty were served refreshments during the social hour.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Thomas Barton
Grand Island
Lincoln, Osceola
Clarks
Central City
Hampton
Twin Newborns Born At Stromsburg Hospital
Donette Kay Ostberg born June 20 at Stromsburg Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Ostberg weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces. Terrie Sue Brinley born June 21 at Stromsburg Hospital to Mr and Mrs E A Brinley weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Mr Brinley is presently with the armed forces in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donette Kay
Donald Ostberg
Stromsburg Hospital
Terrie Sue
E. A. Brinley
Mr. Brinley
Korea
Social calendar highlights weekly meetings
Community events listed for July include the Board of Education July 2 at 7 30 PM Lutheran Layman's League July 2 at 8 PM Methodist W S C S July 5 at 2 30 PM Odd Fellows Lodge July 5 at 8 PM and Village Board Meeting July 6 at 8 PM.
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Board of Education
Lutheran Layman’s League
Methodist W. S. C. S
Odd Fellows Lodge
Village Board
Polk High School Adds General Shop Course
Polk High School will institute a General Shop course this fall as part of expanding curriculum. The addition aims to rival programs in larger communities and complements the school’s strong music athletics home making and commercial departments led by Miss Lucado.
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Polk High School
Board of Education
Lucado
Mid-Summer Festival at Hordville Friday
The annual mid-summer festival takes place Friday June 29 at 8 30 P M on the Lutheran Church lawn. Guest speaker Dr Paul Lindburg former pastor and Augustana Seminary professor has spent two years in relief work in Germany. Music by the Hamilton County Band.
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Lutheran Church Lawn
Paul Lindburg
Augustana Seminary
Germany
Hamilton County
Former Polk Girl Zola Wilits Weds Tex Horn at Silver Creek
The wedding of Zola Mae Willits of Silver Creek and Tex Horn of Stromsburg occurred Sunday June 24 at two o clock in the bride’s parents home Clyde and Mrs Willits. A reception followed 4 to 6 at the Legion Club Stromsburg. The couple will reside in Stromsburg. Guests included Mervin Shenk and extended family from Silver Creek and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola Mae Willits
Silver Creek
Tex Horn
Stromsburg
Clyde Willits
the Legion Club
Horn
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Lyell Bremler’s Arts
Sspiel
Fredricksons
Iose
L. Johnston
K. Larson
Tack Myers
NAVY
Jack Myers
Tolk High School
Jack
Lavonne Adelson
Dennis Light
D.C
Abha H. Green Ce
Wilhelms
Levene Cf
E. Johnson
Dy. Hahn
Cornhuskers AB
Creech Cc
Meerkatz Lindholm
Kealther
Dornburgh Lf
Johnsons
North Blue
Beryl Willits
Samuelson
Ralph
Duane Hahn
Dick Sagehorn
LeMoyne Waak
Johnsons AB
Kahler
E. Gleim
Flodman
M. Gleim
Lindburg Ee
Hahn
G. Holmes
Lavelle
Willits
Rahrs
Ramsey
L. Schulze
Waak
Ifp
Sagehorn
C. Blase
M. Schulze
L. Blase
G. Johnson
Minnieg Anna Johnson
FRL & Sat
Philippines
Tyrone Power
M. Prelle
John Payne
Maureen O’hara
Tripoli
Popeye
Mervin Shenk
J C Gustafson
Mabel Heinemeyer
Vernie Hoffer
Ella Shenk
Hordville Baptist Cemetery
Virgil Farrell
Minois
Lincoln
F. A. Johnson
Hilda Johnson
Wayne Lincoln
Bradshaw
Ed Ostberg
Wood River
Eric Larson
State Committee
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