caucus results on school and village boards set for april elections
Results from the school house caucus show two members to the Board of Education and three to the Village Board to be elected. Incumbents Ilmer Hanquist M G Lindburg and W F Metzgar Ed Nelson are listed for the school seats, A Isaacson P T Wurtz Chas Carlson Lloyd Kroger R F Steenbock Donald Johnson for the village. Dr Peterson declined the school nomination. Isaacson chairs the village caucus. Wurtz and Carlson are current village members. Elections set for April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ilmer Hanquist
M. G. Lindburg
W. F. Metzgar
Ed Nelson
Village Board
A. Isaacson
P. T. Wurtz
Chas. Carlson
Lloyd Kroger
R. F. Steenbock
Donald Johnson
School Board
Dr. Co
Peterson
Elmer Hanquist
Shower Honors Miss Ruby Sawyer Ahead of Wedding
Mrs Arvid Carlson and other hosts entertained thirty bridesmaids and friends at the Ralph Fiodman home on March 8 in Central City. The color scheme was green and white and a two course lunch was served. Miss Ruby Sawyer's marriage to Roy Ortegren is planned for soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Carlson
Lawrence Erickson
Frank Anderson
Ralph Fiodman
Emil Nelson
Iver Ortegren
Ruby Sawyer
Central City
Sawyer
Roy Ortegren
Martin Ortegren
Checks for Morgan Could Trigger Monthly Social Security Payouts
The United States treasury would issue a $41.20 monthly check to J. P. Morgan if he retires, with the potential for about six in ten Americans to be entitled under similar conditions. The finding highlights the reach of social security benefits beyond widely known cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
United States Treasury
World Herald
Faithful Workers Entertain Polk Woman's Club
Members of the Polk Woman's Club were hosted by the Faithful Workers Club at a February meeting held at Mrs. Viola Pieper's home. Mrs. Evins of Stramsourg presented a book review while Mrs. Morrill discussed "Education in Woman's Club." A tasty lunch followed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Entertain
Womans Club
Polk Womans Club
Faithful Workers Club
Viola Pieper
Bessie Williams
Morrill
Evins
Stramsourg
Woman's Club
4-H Cooking Club Organized at School House
The FWA 4 H Cooking Club formed Monday evening with County Agent Mr Cruise assistance. Officers elected include Ione Whitacre president Ramona Nelson vice president Roberta Nelson secretary Laura Jane Taylor news reporter with Mrs Freeman Johnson leader and Mrs Do J McCoy as assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FWA
Cruise
Ione Whitacre
Ramona Nelson
Roberta Nelson
Laura Jane Taylor
Freeman Johnson
Do. J. McCoy
Polk Woman's Club Celebrates 50th and 30th Anniversaries
The Polk Woman's Club met March 5 at Mrs. R. Peterson's home with Mrs. Wallace Sandell assisting. They marked the National Federation of Woman's Clubs 50th anniversary and Polk Club's 30th. Officers elected for the coming biennial were President Mrs. Oscar Jones, Vice President Mrs. Lloyd Kroger, Secretary Mrs. Henry Korstman, and Treasurer Mrs. Albert Sundberg. The new park project will be dedicated at the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
R. Peterson
Wallace Sandell
National Federation of Woman's Clubs
Polk Club
Lloyd Kroger
Albert Sundberg
A. W. Shafer
Martha Westfall
Abert Sundberg
Shafer
Polk
Alfred
Culture Club
Oscar Jones
Henry Korstman
Womans Club
Stevens Family Guests At Green Home
Wayne Stevens of Ewing Nebraska visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Stevens and Glenn Stevens at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Stevens
Ewing, Neb
Carl Stevens
Glenn Stevens
Glenn Green
Yordville High Cagers Close Successful Season
The Hordville High School basketball team finished 17 wins in 26 games for the season. They played in three tournaments earning two seconds and a third place trophies, with notable county tournament wins over Aurora and Palmer and a conference sportsmanship award.
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Yordville High Cagers
Hordville High School
Hordville
Aurora High School
Aurora
Palmer
Merrick
Hardville
MRS IR A SPEAR Rites Held For Noted Polk Resident
Mrs Ira Spear born April 13 1879 near Ottumwa Iowa died March 1 1940 at her Polk home aged 60 years 10 months 12 days. She leaves husband two sons Kenneth and Orville deceased a daughter in Kansas four grandchildren siblings and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Brauer Funeral Home and Free Methodist Church with Rev Lee and Rev Montzingo officiating. Interment Polk cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Spear Lovey Jane Jones
Ottumwa
Iowa
Polk
Ira Spear
Orville
Jesus
George Morris
McPherson
Kansas
Kenneth
Central City
Laura Skipworth
Holyoke
Colo
Corolia Jones
Lamar
Neb
Ann Wagner
Free Methodist Church
Brauer Funeral Home
Lee
Rev Ltd. Montzingo
Polk Cemetery
Swedes Take Third in Nebraska Central AAU Tourney
The Polk Swedes finished third at Grand Island in the Nebraska Central AAU Basketball Tournament. They lost to Ben Sherman’s Waastings 43 to 32 in the semifinals, then beat Bartenbachs of Grand Island 45 to 43 for third place. Juantata won first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Ben Sherman
Waastings
Bartenbachs
Juantata
Friendly Families Club Meets With Demonstration
The Friendly Families Club met at the R L Smith home Tuesday with eleven members and their families present. Miss Beryl Smith led a Vacuum Canning demonstration after a covered dish lunch. Members and husbands were invited to attend the Osceola meeting Tuesday and the 4 H banquet in Polk. For sale 15 tons of alfalfa hay GEROLD RUZICKA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Families Club
R L Smith
Beryl Smith
Osceola
Polk
The Washington Merry-Go-Round overview
A feature digest explains the political chess behind today’s rapid and wide spread actions. It previews strategies forces and personalities shaping the national scene through the columnists Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Arborville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Events
Arborville residents hosted and visited relatives across several towns. Doane College choir performances in Grand Island connected Lucille Ely and local families, while many locals extended weekend visits to Shelby York Lincoln and Logan. News includes births and hospital stays at York Lutheran hospital and Navy Station updates for Lemoyne Bedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville
John Hansen
Martin Hoffman
Ester Lackey
John Bills
Leand Bowers
Kenneth
York
A. A. Shockey
Clark Stouffer
Carl
Marlin Bedient
Jack Miller
Morris
Vern Herrick
York College
Harold Bedient
Mildred Sterner
Lincoln
Hillis Sterner
Chas. Sterner
E. Merchant
Logan
Town
Robert Merchant
Margaret Ann
Lemoyne Bedient
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Mildred Lytle
A. Shockey
Pete Schrader
R. BE. Merchant
Floyd Merchant
New 4-H Bird Club Organized in March
A 4-H bird club was organized Friday March 2 with thirteen members. The Redwinged Bird Club was chosen as the name. Officers elected were Donald Cole 9 president Raymond Crossant vice president Richard Zedder secretary and Billie Zedder news reporter with Asa Smith as leader. The next meeting is Friday March 29 at Asa Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cole
Raymond Crossant
Richard Zedder
Billie Zedder
Asa Smith
Dahlin Files for County Commissioner Seat in Stromsburg
Alvin Dahlin of Stromsburg filed Thursday for the county commissioner post on the Democratic ticket. The filing brings the field of candidates to seven for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Dahlin
Stromsburg
Sheep and Wool Meeting Set for March 12 in Polk County
Arrangements are made for a sheep and wool meeting in Polk County on March 12 led by Ray L. Cruise. The 10 am program at the Frank Bard farm near Osceola features demos by C. Bartlett of Chicago and Ed Janike of Lincoln. A noon lunch and an afternoon talk on wool market outlook follow, with a movie “Fleece to Fabric” and sheep practices discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Ray L. Cruise
Frank Bard
Osceola
C. Bartlett
Chicago
Ill
Ed Janike
Lincoln
Midwest Wood Association
Midwest Wool Association
Swede Nome West Side News Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Peterson son returned Thursday from Los Angeles after six months away. Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson entertained several guests at dinner Sunday. Marland Adelson treated district 70 pupils and teacher on his birthday. Families of Emil Monson and Walter Larson visited Wm Larson's home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome West Side News
Kenneth Peterson
Los Angels
Ollie Johnson
Oscar Fredrickson
LaVerne
Earl Johnson
Billy
Marland Adelson
District 70
jJast
Emil Monson
Walter Larson
Wm. Larson
4 H Kook Kuick Club Organized At Local High School
The 4 H Kook Kuick Club organized Monday at the high school with County Agent Ray L. Cruise assisting. Officers elected include Welcome Willits president Dorothy Whitacre vice president Ruth Nelson secretary Peggy McGinnis news reporter Mrs Ed Madison leader and Mrs Walker Green assistant leader. The first meeting is set with Mrs Madison on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Cruise
Welcome Willits
Dorothy Whitacre
Ruth Nelson
Peggy McGinnis
Ed Madison
Walker Green
Madison
Death of Elen Katherine Glad Burnworth in Nebraska
Elen Katherine Glad Burnworth of Benedict and Lincoln died February 27 1940 after a short illness at age 35 years 11 months and 26 days She was born February 4 1904 in York County Nebraska and lived with her parents until 1920 She married Lloyd Burnworth on November 2 1933 and they lived in Stromsburg and Lincoln She leaves a husband her parents Mr and Mrs A G Glad Polk her sisters Mrs Lillie Johnson Polk Mrs Anna Bodine Polk and Mrs Edith Stewart Lincoln brothers Lewis Glad Omaha Edwin Glad Polk five nieces and seven nephews Funeral services were held at the Glad home and Evangelical Free church with Rev Ivan Carlson and Rev Westlund Interment Swede Plain cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Burnworth
Elen
Katherine Glad
York County
Nebraska
Poli
Benedict
Stromsburg
Lincoln
A G Gilad
Polk
Lillie Johnson
Anna Bodine
Edith Stewar
Lewis Glad
Omaha
Edwin Glad
Glad
Evangelical Free Church
Ivan Carlson
Westlund
Swede Plain Cemetery
4-H and Extension Banquets Planned in Polk and Osceola
Polk County residents are invited to joint 4-H and Extension Service banquets in Osceola and Polk on March 7. Luncheons will be at the Methodist Church basement in Osceola and Odd Fellow's Hall in Polk. Each family should bring a covered dish or own lunch. Programs feature toastmasters, invocations, song leaders, Chicago trip reports, club week, pictures and talks, and organized agriculture reports with leaders and participants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Polk
Osceola
Methodist Church
Lloyd Hahn
Rev. Bailey
Carl Steelquist
Chicago
Betty Leigh McMeekin
Dwight Newcomer
Vance Bard
Joann Lindburg
Elzabeth Smith
Ray L. Cruise
Howard L. Peterson
Local Visits and Movements Around Stromsburg
Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson and Miss Denah Samuelson of Lincoln visited the Victor Anderson home Sunday. Herman Larson moved to a farm north of town owned by James and Eielson. The Albin Larson family moved to the Vander farm west of town. Mrs A Erickson spent weekend in Lincoln visiting Miss Gertrude Robe and returned with her son Clifford Erickson who attended an Optometrist Extension program meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg News
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Herman Larson
James & Eielson
Albin Larson
Levander
Albert F. Johnson
A. Erickson
Gertrude Robe
Clifford Erickson
Optometrist
Clair McCormick
W B Dake
H A McCormick
Lillian Andreson
H. F Baker
Clara
Iola Mae Peterson
Oscar Stromberg
Polk
York
David Hallquist
R . Anderson
Peoria
Illinois
E. F. Anderson
Omaha
R E. Lunner
Amanda Hallquist
Kawanee
S P Johnson
Osceola
Osceola Schools reelect L E Wilson as superintendent
Superintendent L E Wilson is re elected as Osceola Schools head with a small salary raise. Wm Cunningham is named principal after the post was vacant last year. Other teachers to be elected later.
Swedes Extend Winning Streak With Osceola Victory
The Polk Swedes defeated Osceola 35 to 26 on their home floor Friday night to extend their winning streak to twelve games. It marked Osceola's fifteenth loss in a row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Osceola
Polk county farm program anniversary dinner observed
The Polk County A C P marks seven years with a March 8 farm anniversary dinner at the Lutheran Church. Lee Campbell chairs the event and invites all interested. Dinner at 7 30 p m features community singing duets and skits. At 9 p m radio speeches by Roosevelt Wallace and Farley are broadcast nationwide.
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Polk County
Lutheran Church
Lee Campbell
Gresham
Ladies Aid of the Church
Wallace
Gordon Fredrickson
Pleasant Home Precinct
Fred Bond
Shirley Campbell
Frank Bard
Myron Johnson
Elmer Tooker
Paul Monson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
James A. Farley
Washington D. C
M. A. Mills
Osceola
Polk Residents Gather for Birthdays Visits and Socials
A long list of Polk neighbors and relatives share birthday celebrations and social calls across Crete York and Osceola. Detected gatherings include Mr and Mrs Henry Mundt and family hosting guests. Ed Johnson’s birthday party. Miss Ebba Hanquist hosting a dinner for her father P A Hanquist. and numerous visitors from Polk to local homes including the Mundts Carlsons Johnsons and Hanquists. Also noted are a roller skating party at Havens and a found tire advertisement at the Progress office. The American Legion Auxiliary meetings are scheduled for March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johnson
York
Johnson
Polk
C. A. Carlson
Augusta Johnson
Harold
Elmer Hanquist
Donald
P A. Hanquist
Hbba
T. J. Welson
Gertrude
Harold Nelson
Katherine
Wm. Ziegelbein
Henry Smith
Marie
Charles O Johnson
George Heckman
Osceola
C. R. Lindholm
Rudolph Appleton
Martin Appleton
Ervin Hahn
Elmer
Lizzie Johnson
Ebba Hanquist
P. A. Hanquist
Sanfred Anderson
C A Granath
McPherson
Kansas
Mabel
C A. Carlson
Andy Carlson
Hilma Jones
Reuben Hanquist
J.P Nelson
R. M. Bailey
Atlas
Progress Office
Harold Heaston
Gresham
Harvey Harold
John Johnson
Willard Adelson
Helen Binford
A Warren
Elmer Morrison
Mitchell
Henry Eisler
American Legion Auxiliary
W F Metzgar
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Gerold Ruzicka
L E Wilson
Wm. Cunningham
Ralph Merscheim
Potter
G. Hendrickson
Osceola Bulldogs
DeLoss Buchholz
Carla
Buchholz
Lonnie Buchholz
Arthur Buchholz
Chester Buchholz
Shelby
Carl Lundberg
W. D. Buchholz
Oscar Johnson
Roy Morgan
Adolph Johnson
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