Homecoming Discharges List Names Local Registrants
The County Selective Service Board announces the discharge of several named registrants from the armed forces. The list includes Anton M. Pokorney, Shelby Ralph B. DeLand, Osceola Walter D. Gestrine, Clarks Galmer G. Boden, Norman B. Fintel, Lars A. Larson, Raymond A. Gabriel, John A. Gustafson, Kermit L. Lindgren, Stromsburg Robert M. Moore, Raymond J. Croisant, Priest A. Coufal, Dwain L. Williams, Walter K. White in Shelby Osceola Polk and Stromsburg areas.
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County Selective Service Board
Anton M. Pokorney
Shelby
Ralph B. DeLand
Osceola
Walter D. Gestrine
Clarks
Galmer G. Boden
Norman B. Fintel
Lars A. Larson
Raymond A. Gabriel
John A. Gustafson
Polk
Kermit L. Lindgren
Stromsburg
Robert M. Moore
Raymond
Inductees and Enlistees Named in Polk County Service List
The Polk County Selective Service office released a list of registrants who have enlisted or been inducted into the armed forces and have begun training. Enlisted are Rolland W. Peterson Osceola Robert P. Holmes Stromsburg Roy O. Wyman Silver Creek Lenard J. Vrbka Shelby Inducted are Russell A. Edfors Stromsburg Donald R. James Stromsburg Billie H. Fyfe Shelby Richard D. Pogue Stromsburg Robert G. Thelen Shelby Gene C. DeTurk Shelby.
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Polk County
Selective Service Office
Rolland W.peterson
Osceola
Robert P Holmes
Stromsburg
Roy O. Wyman
Silver Creek
Lenard J. Vrbka
Shelby
Russell A Edfors
Donald R. James
Billie H. Fyfe
Richard D. Pogue
Robert G. Thelen
Gene C. DeTurk
Farm Ownership Loan Applications Still Welcome at Osceola Office
County FSA offices in Osceola continue accepting Farm Ownership loan applications under the Bankhead Jones Act though Nebraska’s 1945 46 allocation is nearly exhausted except for veteran earmarks. Nebraska’s $632 572 allocation supports about 54 loans this fiscal year, with 529 Nebraska families having obtained loans since 1945 46. Selection favors earlier received applications as funds are limited and eligibility and farm fitness must be reviewed by the county FSA committee.
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Osceola
Nebraska
Congress
FSA
Community Dinner and Socials in Stromsburg
Mrs Aug Rystrom and daughter hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs H R Anderson and sons Vayden and Ensign Rodney Anderson. Guests included Mrs Harold Baker of Fairmont and Mrs Oscar Stromberg of Polk visiting Mrs Erma M Peterson and Clara. Edith Mattson attended a Pioneer Ladies dinner in Lincoln with Agnes Gustafson and Mrs Mayme Carroll. A waffle supper was held at the Nordlunds with Mr and Mrs W A Burk and Mrs Westenius hosting. Edla Sundberg entertained Mrs Gust Ericson and Mrs Augusta Slugser. Esther Lamb hosted dinner for her brother and family Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson and Eldon of Polk.
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Stromsburg
Aug. Rystrom
H R. Anderson
Vayden
Ensign Rodney Anderson
Harold Baker
Fairmont
Oscar Stromberg
Polk
Erma M. Peterson
Clara
Edith Mattson
Lincoln Tel, & Tel. Co
Lincoln
Agnes Gustaf
Gust Ericson
San Jose
California
Augusta Slugser
Esther Lamb
Arthur Anderson
Eldon
Benefit Dance by Matheson-Arnold Post in Polk County
The Matheson-Arnold Post No. 4998 of Polk County announces a benefit dance at the York Auditorium on Friday March 8. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend with hostesses Mesdames C. J. McCoy Mervin Samuels B. A. Ramp and S. J. Harless.
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Matheson-Arnold Post No
Polk County
York Auditorium
Mesdames
C. J. McCoy
Mervin Samuels
8. A. Ramp
S. J. Harless
Rolland Dahlin
A. Stevens
Polk to Have New Movie Theatre
The Viking Theatre in Polk will be remodeled and leased to Joe Chantry of Osceola to run movies four nights weekly. Chantry operates the Muse Theatre at Osceola and four other Iowa theatres. The renovated venue will feature a slanted floor, reconfigured seating, a new screen, and soundproofing for better acoustics. opening is expected early summer.
Mrs Lulu Erickson dies after long illness at 41
Mrs Lulu Viola Erickson born October 10 1904 on a farm near Hordville died February 22 1946 aged 41 years 4 months 12 days. She married Lawrence Erickson in 1924 and had four children Roger in Korea and three daughters at home. Funeral services were held February 25 1949 at the home and Baptist Church in Heardville with Rev Edick Anderson officiating.
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Lulu Viola Erickson
Thure Orte- Bren
Hordville
Ladies Missionary Society
Lawrence Erickson
Roger
United States
Korea
Dorothy Anderson
Marcelyn
Lou
Harry Anderson
Baptist Church
Heardville
Edick Anderson
Osceola Social News Notes Local Moves and Births
Osceola residents report a week of relocations and family events. B J Peterson and family purchased the Kunkel property and took possession. a seven pound son named Richard was born to Dr and Mrs C R Collins of Dixon Illinois. Howard Johnson received a discharge from overseas service. A Valley Church shower honored Mrs Dale Dunn. Gar den Club opened with 17 members. John J T Anderson spoke on roads. Several families moved homes within Osceola and area, with visits from Denver and Omaha relatives.
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B J Peterson
Ord
Kunkel
Peterson
Bintz
C R Collins
Dixon, Ill
Richard
Egnar Hultman
Alvin Swanson
Denver
Osceola
Minnie Swanson
Everett Powell
Maribeth
Hackberry
Ben Johnson
Howard
Pauline
Grand Island
John Herrmann
Howard Johnson
Valley Church
Dale Dunn
California
Fred Dunn
Calmar Dunn
Mincie Swanson
South Osceola
Lewis
Garden Club
Gunnard Peterson
John JT. Anderson
Hugh Johnston
G. R. Peterson
John I. Anderson
J. D. Scott
Jim Cook
Cook
Town
Clyde Miller
Scott
J. J. Merrick
Carl Cederberg
Swan Cederberg
Omaha
Frank Thelander
Arthur Cederberg
County Fair plans and 4-H drive in Polk County
Extension notes detail efforts to improve the county fair with top entertainment and a large midway. A premium livestock open class and 4-H enrollment drive are announced, with a focus on veterans support and a community homecoming. Weed District formation is discussed along with DDT education in upcoming meetings.
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County Fair Board
Polk County
Cedar View
York
Lavelle Lamoree
Paul Swanson
Arthur Deeter
York-Polk-Hamilton
D.h.la
Albertus Larson
Lysle Hopwood
Frank
Rolland Swanson
Leonard Nelson
Mr. Gompert
Hamilton County
Swanson
Stromsburg
Polk M. E
Osceola
Red Cross Moves Fast After January Disasters
Destructive floods and tornadoes in early January cost many lives and left thousands homeless across 11 states. Red Cross workers and medical staff rushed to stricken areas for shelter, food, clothing, and medical care while surveys began for rebuilding and repairs.
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Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
Coast Guard
Navy
Advance Weather Bureau
Paterson
New Jersey
New Chapter
Montgomery
Alabama
Red Cross Chapter
Salt Lake City
Disaster Service
Basil O’connor
Red Cross Society
Local residents share visits and dinners across Aurora area
A string of Sunday calls and dinners links residents of Aurora and nearby towns. Louis Stark hosted in Aurora with Bedients, Flicks, and Wessels took part. families visited hospitals, took trips to Kansas City, Fort Morgan, and York, while District 66 held a Get Together at the schoolhouse and several groups gathered at diverse homes.
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Arborville
Louis Stark
Aurora
Fred Bedient
Maurice Flick
John Wessel
Daniel Graves
Chas. Lantzer
Aurora Hospital
Clyde Chamberlin
Prophetstown
Jill
Earl Stevens
T D Otte
Thomas Hulme
Belview
T. A. Stevens
Jim Lindburg
Larry Hammond
Hugh Ramsey
Mark Ramsey
Republic, Kansas
Edward Reckner
Kansas City
Kansas
Doris
Bell Memorial Hospital
Donald Steenburg
Fr. Merchant
A. O. Whittimore
Harold
Freddie Bedient
Fort Morgan
Perry Green
Joe McNeil
York
C. W. Beckner
Dale Perkins
Near Bradshaw
Carl Bedient
Harold Bedient
Dorothy Bedient
R. EB. Merchant
C. W. Reckner
District 66
George Qite
Lyle Cockle
Robert Merchant
Maud Merchant
Geo Otte
Carl Bedent
Freddie Redient
John Hansen
Martin Hoffman
Martin Hoffman Jr
Ester Lackey
Joe Daker
John Bills
Bill
Harry Anderson
C. G. Nelson
Marquette
Roy Ellison
Stromsburg
Laurence Larson
Ted Otter
Faithful Workers Club Met for February 27 Meeting
The Faithful Workers Club met with Mrs stor Lackey on Wednesday afternoon February 27 with 17 members and 5 visitors. Breakfast in Hollywood was led by Mrs Grant Johnson. Members wore hats in varied colors. orchid recognitions went to Mrs Chas Dahlgren and Mrs Seth Piper. Refreshments by Mrs Piper and Mrs Ansel Lindquist featured pancakes and coffee. Roll call asked for a breakfast menu. The group planned to meet with Mrs Lyle Dornburgh March 27.
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Faithful Workers
Faithful Workers Club
Stor Lackey
Hollywood
Grant Johnson
Tom Breneman
Mervin Shenk
Chas. Dahlgren
Seth Piper
Ansel Lindquist
Lyle Dornburgh
Home Demonstration Club Plans Set for April Event
Council members and presidents met at I.O.O.F. Hall Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lloyd Hahn presiding. They planned an Achievement Day in Stromsburg in April and appointed workers to compile a club history. Florence Atwood spoke on extended Extension Service programs postwar, emphasizing family living housing health and recreation.
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Lloyd Hahn
Stromsburg
Geo. Irland
Nelle Wisely
George Wieseman
Paul Swanson
Florence Atwood
Florence Atwood, the State Home
Lincoln
Political filings show Carter runs for County Commissioner
Democratic candidate E. M. Carter filed for County Commissioner while incumbent Gunnard Peterson seeks re election as County Sheriff.
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E. M. Carter
Gunnard Peterson
Obituary for Axel Herman Sidwell in Holdrege Nebraska
Axel Serman Sidwell born November 20 1860 in Moolilla Suucken Kalmarlain Sweden died February 25 1941 in Holdrege Nebraska after a short illness aged 80 years 3 months and 5 days. Survived by two sons Axel E. of Holdrege Victor B. of Omaha two daughters Teresia Baker Canyon Texas Ruth Samuels Eustis Nebraska eight grandchildren two sisters in Sweden and a brother. He married Hilina Larson in Sweden March 1 1889 and had nine children. Active in the Lutheran and Swedish Baptist churches he served as clerk for many years and moved several times within Nebraska. He is mourned by family and friends and remembered with verse about his continued presence in spirit.
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Axel Herman Sidwell
Axel Serman Sidwell
Moolilla Suucken Kalmarlain
Sweden
Holdrege
Nebraska
Hilina Larson
York
Nebr
Hamilton County
Polk
Lutheran Church In
Swedish Baptist Church
Hordville
Sidwell
Marriage of Miss Marjorie Kohtz to Herman Rhode at Immanuel Church
Miss Marjorie Kohtz, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kohtz, wed Herman Rhode at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev A C Warneke officiating. Nuptial music by Prof R Dankert and Mrs Alfred Veeder. reception for 125 at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Grand Island after Rhode’s discharge from service.
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Alfred Veeder
Marie Moritz
Gertrude Rhode
St. Louis
Dorcas Medow
Shoshoni
Wyo
Ruth Rhode
Dorothy Bartels
Chicago
Gail Henriksen
Lincoln
Mildred Kohtz
Edgar Klute
Hampton
Lauren
Minden
Harlan Dose
Clarence Heiden
Lena Mueller
Avoca
Iowa
Alfred Leaders
Helen Eberhart
Des Moines
Fred Bartels
Jerry Medow
Theo, Rhode
Westfall Family Visits From Nebraska City
Dr and Mrs Dana Westfall and their son traveled from Nebraska City for a Sunday visit honoring his mother Mrs Martha Westfall The WSCS will meet Thursday March 7 at the M E Church parlors
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Dana Westfall
Nebraska City
Martha Westfall
WSCS
M. E Church
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Osceola News
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Extension Service News
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