Death Summons Prominent Citizen Zenas F. Myers
Zenas Fulton Myers born March 10 1873 in Zanesville Ohio died February 25 1938 at his Polk Nebraska home after seven weeks illness two weeks before 65th birthday. He lived in Polk 28 years active in civic church and business leadership. Survived by wife Martha Ella Orendorff four children two sons Richard and Eugene two daughters Fern Ruth and Alice plus siblings and in-laws. A funeral tribute lauds his public spirit optimism and unselfish service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenas Fulton Myers
Zanesville
Ohio
Richard Myers
Polk
Nebr
Masonic Lodge
1.C.C.F
Myers
Market Street Baptist Church
Polk Baptist Church
Church
Martha Ella Orendorff
Norwich
Thomas Fulton
Grace Stull
Ella
Fern
Gothenburg
Ruth Hargis
Beatrice
Alice Burke
Stromsburg
Richard
Craig
Eugene
Mary Ramage
Central City
John
Zenas F. Myers
Mr. Myers
Arnold Isaacson
Local Social News From Arborville Area
Arborville reports Mrs Charles Lindahl visiting with daughter Mrs Grant Johnson. The Johnsons visited John Wechner near Bradshaw. Theo Otto family returned from California. Reckner and Doris visited Kemper in Aurora. Ethel Flick visited family in Unadilla. Frank Lawhead welcomed a baby boy on February 23. Whittemore visited Polk. Mrs W E Bedient and daughter stayed with Gertrude Flick. A reception for newlyweds Robert Merchant occurred with a later serenade. Raymond Stunkle visited Will Stunkle near Hordville. Harry Henderson family plan to move to Oregon. Mrs Charles Piper of York died Monday. she was Seth Piper’s sister-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindahl
Hardville
Grant Johnson
John Wechner
Bradshaw
Theo
Otto
Son
California
C. W. Reckner
Doris
Kemper
Aurora
Ethel Flick
Unadilla
Gertrude Flick
Frank Lawhead
A. O. Whittemore
Polk
W. E. Bedient
Waco
R. &. Merchant
Robert Merchant
Raymond Stunkle
Will Stunkle
Hordville
Harry Henderson
Oregon
Charles Piper
York
Seth Piper
Gustafsons and others visit in Stromsburg home
Sunday guests joined Reuben Jones in Stromsburg with Hordville figures including Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson Betty and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Jones, Eugene and Marlin. The Hen couple announced the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Hen, formerly Louise Morton, taught at the local high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Gustafson
Betty
Beverly
Hilmer Jones
Eugene
Marlin
Reuben Jones
Stromsburg
James Hen
Hen
Louise Morton
Harold Campbell
August Anderson
Campbell
Illinois
Victor Nelson
Bisbee
Arizonas
Emma Petersin
Vaughn Jensen
Ringsted
Frank Lavine
Los Angeles
Mamre
J. B. Stranberg
E. B. Holmes
Polk Graders Reach Osceola Tournament Round
Polk Grades traveled to Osceola losing 17 to 6 to Clarks as foulds mounted and Sundberg left with 4. Willits scored 4 Sundberg 2. Polk beat Shelby 8 to 3 with Smith 4 Sundberg 3 Willits 1. Polk topped Stromsburg 17 to 10 Sundberg 14 Bodine Pengelly 1. Clarks won the tourney Osceola second Polk third. Participants included Clarks Osceola Polk Stromsburg Silver Creek Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POLK
Osceola
Clarks
Sundberg
Willits
Shelby
Smith
Stromsburg
Faithful Workers Club gathering on February meeting
Mrs. Cleo Cramer hosted the Faithful Workers Club on Wednesday February 23 with six members and six visitors. Members arrived by sleds or cars stalled by drifts. business session proceeded. Mrs. Grant Johnston led a program on What a Woman In The Home Should Know and Do. Refreshments included angel food cake with cherries and whipped cream, Washington favors. Meeting adjourned to March with Mrs. H A Cramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Cleo Cramer
Mesdames Piper
Lackey
Johnson
Dahlgren
Grant Johnson
Angel
Washington
H. A. Cramer
Card of Thanks for Myers Family Loss
We express gratitude to all who helped lightened our sorrow during illness and death of our husband father and brother Z F Myers. Families of Mary Fern Myers Fred Hargis Earl Burke Richard E Myers Eugene Myers John Myers Grant Ramage and R B Myers extend thanks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. F. Myers
Mary Fern Myers
Fred Hargis
Earl Burke
Richard, E. Myers
Eugene Myers
John Myers
Grant Ramage
R. B. Myers
Set Dates for Seed Loans Across County Precincts
The county office announces dates to apply for seed loans in precinct locations. Applications are in the first floor Asse s room of the courthouse on listed days. after March 14 the loans will be available countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioans
Court House
Cnet
Sid—Clear Creek
Valley
Stromsburg
Canada
Touay
Swede Home Community Notes Gather For Meetings
The High Prairie Animal Meat Club met at Gordon Fredrickson home with Agricultural Agent How ard Peterson of Osceola in attendance. Local residents host and visit family in Havelock York and Lincoln for business and meals while church groups plan Friday and Wednesday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Praire Animal Meat Club
Gordon Fredrickson
Howard Peterson
Osceola
S. J. Harless
Gall Shay
Havelock
Earl Fredrickson
Lincoln
Oliver Johnson
W. E. Newman
York
Axel Fredrickson
High Prairie Ladies Club
Kenneth Peterson
Oscar Fredrickson
Dorcas Society
Lavina
Eunice Swanson
Marian Johnston
Petrus Nelson
Edgar Peterson
Dixie Lee
Sander Peterson
Linnea
Community Notes From Osceola and Surrounding Areas
Edith Smith of Osceola and Edith Smith of Boone both named Noble Grand in their Rebekah lodges, a rare coincidence. Socials include Swanson guests from Swedenburg and a Women’s Club meeting at Mrs. Sigler’s home with Nellie Benson as speaker. Eastern Star and local gatherings listed with Mildred Newman visiting Omaha. Death announced for Mrs. Mary Behle with funeral details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Smith
Boone
Iowa
Smith
Osceola
Polk
Rebekah Lodge
Boone Lodge
Melvin Pearson
Harold Swanson
Vincent
Olga
Ruth Swanson
Swedeburg
Ruth
Pearson
Women’s Club
Dewey Sigler
Nellie Benson
Gunnard Peterson
W. F. Kepner
W. C. Rhodes
Harold Johnson and Sons
California
Mary Behle
Hastings
Swanson Otoupal buy Ford Garage in Stromsburg
Oscar Swanson of York and E A Otoupal proprietors of the Swanson Motor Co purchase the Ford Garage building from Hiner Swanson. Otto P Belau leases Park View Service Station Camp moving from Imperial Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swanson
York
E. A. Otoupal
Swanson Motor Company
Ford
Hiner Swanson
Otto P. Belau
Park View
Arthur W. Carlson
Belau
Imperial
Nebr
Stromsburg
Carlson
Sinclair Oil Co
Scott Hall
Hazelle Hedbloom
Berniece Sward
4Th District
Vicar J. Anderson
Lincoln
Alice Clifford
California
Edna Olson
Leigh
J. L. Olson
Aid Society
Swede Home Lutheran Church
Married at Ulysses Makovicka-Ruzicka wedding 200 guests
Miss Alice R Makovicka daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Makovicka of Ulysses wed Jerald B Ruzicka son of Mr and Mrs Alois Ruzicka of Polk at St Marys church Ulysses officiated by Rev M F Downey. Reception at the bride’s parents home 200 guests attended. Power to reside on a farm near Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice R Makovicka
Frank Makovicka
Ulysses
Jerald B. Ruzicka
Alois Ruzicka
Polk
St. Mary’s Church
M. F. Downey
Free Methodist farewell party at Mrs Peterson home
Members and friends of the Free Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Jessie Peterson and family Wednesday evening for a farewell party. The program featured a Charles Whittemore duet, Shirley and Lloyd Montzingo clarinet and piano, readings by Lela Binford and Mrs David Beck, a vocal trio by the Binford sisters, and a talk by Rev L Montzingo. A luncheon of cake, sandwiches and coffee was served by self invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Methodist Church
Jessie Peterson
Charles Whittemore
Shirley
Lloyd Montzingo
Lela Binford
David Beck, Jr
Helen
Lela
Doris Binford
L. Montzingo
Cramer Couple Honored on 35th Wedding Anniversary
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Cramer Sunday to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. A pleasant afternoon was spent and a luncheon was served. Attending were Mr and Mrs Will Rudy of Marquette, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Benson and family, Mr and Mrs Cliff Cramer and family, Mr and Mrs Cleo Cramer and family, and Mr and Mrs Emory Cramer and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cramer
Will Rudy
Marquette
Gilbert Benson
Cliff Cramer
Cleo Cramer
Emory Cramer
Pleasant Hill Mission Circle Meets on Prayer Topic
The Pleasant Hill Mission Circle gathered at Mrs. Emil Person’s home after road conditions delayed the meeting. The program emphasized prayer as essential to spiritual life, with a pot lunch served and plans announced for the March 17 gathering hosted by Will Johnson home with Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Shostrom as hostesses. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Will E. Johnson
Johnson
Hjalmer Shostrom
Fred Johnson
Four Cases Set for Jury Trial Next Week in Osceola
The spring term opened with Judge Harry D. Landis presiding. Four cases were set for trial next Monday. Freeman v City of Stromsburg seeks 50000 damages after injuries from a light wire. Other suits include From v Wills and Rystrom v Severine, plus Leo M Warner guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Harry D. Landis
Landis
Prince of Wales
Freeman
Stromsburg
From
Wills
Rystrom
Severine
Leo. M. Warner Guardianship
Local activity noted at Osceola Truckers Convention
Local residents from Hordville, Polk, Central City and nearby towns attended social visits, family events, and gatherings in Osceola and surrounding communities. Notables include Rev Martin Lingwall of Minnesota, Z F Myers’s nephew at his funeral, and several relatives sharing meals and travel updates. Robert Stromberg left for Washington DC after visiting family.
Service for Polk County Farmers continues volunteer reps
Polk County residents approved as volunteer placement representatives for 1938 will provide farm labor leads to the Nebraska State Employment Service. Reps include Howard Peterson Osceola Co Agent Dr R L Peterson Polk Veterinary Karl M Thelen Shelb y Druggist. Services supply names and contact details. farmers may mail requests to Lincoln if local help is unavailable. No obligation to hire. final decision with the employer. Farm workers placed include regular harvest dairy farm couples tenants orchard hands and housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska State Employment Service
Howard ,Peterson
Osceola
R. L. Peterson
Polk
Karl M. Thelen
Shelb
Lincoln
Nebraska ‘State Employment Service
Salchow Nelson Bond In Hampton Ceremony
On February 25 at 4 30 Miss Gertrude Sal Chow daughter of Mrs K Sal Chow Arborville wed Edwin A Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Nelson Marquette at Rev Grebner home in Hampton. The couple will reside on a Marquette area farm. A reception and dinner followed with about 24 guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Salchow
K. Sal~chow
Arborville
Edwin A. Nelson
Charles A. Nelson
Marquette
Grebner
Hampton
Charles A." Nelson
Emil’ Larson
Vic Nelson
Fee
Floyd Larson
Paul Kloranom
George Menssen
Bradshaw
Hannah Lar~son
Harry Anderson
Polk
Mary Burke
Stromsburg
Boy Scouts Form Three Patrols In Polk Meeting
The Polk county Boy Scouts held their second meeting on February 28 with Bruce Cowgill as Scoutmaster and Harold Wilcox as assistant. Three patrols were formed Cobra Flying Eagle and Wolf with leaders Doyle Sundberg Donald Johnson and the group totals twenty four members. The troop seeks Boy Scout mantels for rental purchase or gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout News
Boy Scouts of
Polk
Bruce Cowgill
Harold Wilcox
Cobra
Flying Eagle
Doyle Sundberg
Stanley Peterson
Gerald Stevens
Kenneth Davis
Willard Pengelly
Wayne Upton
Freddie Smith
Gerald Cohagen
Wolf Patrol
Lowry Bodine
Wayne Willits
James Lindberg
Donald Johnson
Hilton Steelquist
Milton Johnson
Lester Upton
Howard Wilcox
Flying Eagle Patrol
Billy Allison
Stuart Pengelly
Merlin Wright
Junior Lindberg
Max Peterson
John Gustafson
Marvin Branting
Laverne Hahn
Father of Mrs Taylor Dies in Portland Oregon
Mrs W A Taylor learns her father W A Hammond died Saturday afternoon at his home in Portland Oregon His son Charles Kendall of Central City traveled to Portland on the Portland Streamliner to bring back his father's body for funeral services Family members including Mr and Mrs W A Taylor and Sam Taylor accompanied Mr Kendall to Grand Island Funeral arrangements not yet set but services and burial will be in York Hammond formerly resided in York and vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Hammond
Women’s Club Meets at Kroger Home for Nebraska Authors
The Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. Lloyd Kroger’s home on Tuesday afternoon March 1 with Mrs. Neal McNaught assisting. Program leaders Mesdames Albert Sundberg and Henry Horstman led a lesson on Nebraska Authors with members portraying characters from each book title. A luncheon was served by the hostesses after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Kroger
Neal McNaught
Mesdames
Albert Sundberg
Henry Horstman
Nebraska
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God
O. F. Alfred
COX
Peterson
H. B. Johnson
Virgil Willits
Newt. Bankson
Martin Lingwall
Minnesota
Henry Johnson
Robert Myers
Scottsbluff
Ray Clinton
W. A. Wurtz
Oscar Jones
G. B. van Kleeck
Near Clarks
Larson Bros
Omaha
Oscar Stromberg
Otto Driewer
Theo. Stevens
John Deere
P. T. Wurtz & Son
A. Sodergren
Theo. Moberg
iMr
Gordon Eno
C. R. Peterson
Charles Crew
Geneva
Daniels
Dean
Glenn Green
E. McNeely
A. W. Shafer
Emil Stranberg
Stanley Carlson
Paul Carlson
Andy Carlson
Nels Nyberg
Harold Hanquist
Lloyd Hanquist
Ben Hanquist
Wm. Anderson
Will Anderson
Geneva Green
Rose Johnson
Ellsworth Howe
Clyde Cantrell
C. J. McCoy
Charles Moline
Lillian
P. A. Hanquist
Mr. Hanquist
Robert Stromberg
Washington D. C
Service For
Polk County Farmers
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