Local Committee Plans Appeal to Improve Highway 66
A group of local men will petition state highway officials in Lincoln early next month to grade and file Highway 66 east and west of Polk. Central City and Hordville delegates may join. Talks of federal takeover as a military highway are unlikely. Heavy snows have left the road in poor condition with bed lower than ditches. Shelterbelt work along Polk County’s highway is deferred pending grading decisions.
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Lincoln
Polk
Central City
Hordville
Platte River
Polk County
Early Polk County settler Sue Miller dies at 87
Sue Miller 87 died Sunday following a long illness. Born in Illinois, she came to Nebraska as an early settler near Osceola on the Blue River. She lived with daughter Mrs. Henry Zang and is survived by daughter Mrs. Ray Leibee of Beatrice, son George of Oregon, brothers Oscar of Torrington and Will of Fullerton. Funeral services were held at Kepner Funeral Home and burial at Hoffer cemetery.
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Polk County
Sue Miller
Lincoln
Miller
Illinois
Nebraska
Blue River
Osceola
Henry Zang
Zang
Ray Leibee
Beatrice
George
Oregon
Oscar
Torrington
Wyo
Will
Fullerton
Nebr
Kepner Funeral Home
Hoffer Cemetery
4H CLUBS ORGANIZE FOR COMING YEAR
The Junior Stockman’s Club elected Paul Walgren as president Harlan Youngland as vice president Wengel Hellstrom as secretary and Bernard Berck as news reporter. The Forestry Club elected Bud Anderson as president Raymond Walgren as vice president Richard Walgren as secretary and Darlene Anderson as news reporter. Meetings are set for April and at members’ homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walgren
Harlan Youngland
Wengel Hellstrom
Bernard Berck
Harold Hedlund
Forestry Club
Arthur Anderson
Bud
Donald Hahn to Represent Polk at Boys State
Donald Hahn a Polk high school junior son of Mr and Mrs H W Hahn has been chosen to represent Polk at Boys State in Lincoln He was selected from many applicants and will travel this June sponsored by the local American Legion Post Hilton Steelquist was the previous year’s pick but could not attend due to illness
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Donald Hahn
Polk
H. HW. Hahn
Lincoln
Donald
American Legion Post
Hilton Steelquist
Branting Family Visits in Wahoo and Board of Education Nominations
Mr and Mrs H B Branting and daughter Dee Ann visited Ker mit at Luther college in Wahoo Sunday. Nominees for the Board of Education were withdrawn. Arthur Twarling and Morris Johnson were selected. Several locals including Graves Olson Nordberg Nordberg and Williams were in Lincoln. Herman Anderson and family visited Shelby parents F M Leibee. Ralph Johnson of Beachcraft in Wichita weekended with Emily F Johnsons. Vance Johnson and Bill Stromberg returned him Sunday night.
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Stromsburg
H. B. Branting
Dee Ann
Wahoo
Kermit
Luther College
Ben Stromberg
A. D. Anderson
Board of Education
Arthur Twarling
Morris Johnson
D. Graves
Herbert Olson
Frank Nordberg
Dick Sundberg
Ralph Nordberg
L. C. Williams
Lincoln
Herman Anderson
F. M. Leibee
Shelby
Ralph Johnson
Beachcraft
Wichita
Kansas
Emily
F. Johnson
Vance Johnson
Bill Stromberg
Birth Certificates Surge After New Law In County
Since the new birth certificate law simplified procedures the county judge's office has processed several requests. Five certificates have been issued to former residents now living away, with four more pending under Judge Merrick.
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Merrick
American Legion Holds Regular Meeting in Town
The American Legion met at the Fire Station last Monday with strong attendance and a lively program. March 17 marked the 22nd anniversary of the Legion in the United States and was celebrated by various posts. Oscar Sundberg spoke on national and state workings while C. O. Bodine discussed benefits of membership. The entertainment and refreshments committees wrapped up the event in character.
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American Legion
Oscar Sundberg
State Department
C. O. Bodine
Movies Featured in the Albert Benson Home
Albert Benson and Mrs. Sadie Clark hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Sidwell Ben son and several others. The highlight was a film showing recounting a west coast trip by C. A. Carlson and Gilbert Benson. Lunch followed, hosted by Sadie Clark, with local visitors Glen Hill, Harold Schultz, and Howard Werbes noted as Capitol City visitors.
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Albert Benson
Sadie Clark
A. H. Sidwell
Ed Benson
Henry Cramer
C. A. Carlson
Adam Deuker
Elwood Sandell
Gilbert Benson
Ronald
John Cohagan
John A. Carlson
Moberg
Minni
Glen Hill
Harold Schultz
Howard Werbes
Capitol City
Sandell Otte Wedding Ties Loveland Couple
Miss Ardell Sandell of Loveland Colorado married Ted Otte son of Mr and Mrs T D Otte on Sunday afternoon March 16 194a at the Baptist Church parsonage with Rev Bailey officiating The bride wore a beige dress and carried a handkerchief shared by the groom s mother and sister in law The groom wore a brown suit A reception followed at the groom s parents home They will reside on a farm six miles south of Polk with witnesses Mr and Mrs George Otte and Verda Sandell and Sybil Otte and Edward Reckner present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil ‘Otte
Edward Reckner
George Otte
Verda ‘Sandell
Polk
Progressive Sheep and Dairy Club Meets
The Progressive Sheep and Dairy Club met Friday evening at the home of Norma and Wallace Lind. Twenty members answered roll call. The lesson on selecting lamb and calf health was discussed. April 4 at the home of Maxine and Billy LaVelle Bob Anderson news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Sheep and Dairy Club
Norma
Wallace Lind
Maxine
Billy LaVelle
Bob Anderson
Swede Home Choir Practice and Club Event Planned
The Swede Home choir will meet for Sunday afternoon practice at 2:00. Mrs Harlan Johnson will entertain the T C W club on Thursday March 27. Mr and Mrs Hiram Tewel welcomed an eight pound baby girl born Monday March 17. Mr and Mrs Ansel Fredrickson celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering of about 25 relatives and gifts. Nearby families visited Adolph Forss home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Johnson
T. C. W. Club
Hiram Tewel
Ansel Fredrickson
Frank Bolton
Bill Larson
Clarence Larson
Wi Fjell
Adolph Forss
Pupils Present Operetta Over The Garden Wall
Grade school pupils staged the operetta Over The Garden Wall at the high school gym Friday. Shirley Cramer and Keith Bailey led as Miss Quite Contrary and Little Boy Blue with a chorus supporting them. Applause highlighted Miss Cramer’s memorable performance while Schweitzer Frederickson Strickland and Cowell received credit for the production.
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Shirley Cramer
Keith Bailey
Miss Quite Contrary
Little Boy Blue
Miss Cramer
Schweitzer
Fredrickson
Messrs
Strickland
Cowelll
Declamatory Contest Winners Announced at High School
The annual declamatory contest was held March 17 in the high school auditorium. Twelve readings and a one act play were judged with Delores Sundberg first in oratorical, Rosemary Morris second, Darlene Johnson third. In dramatic, Delores Wilshusen first, Melba Ann Wilshusen second, Lela Binford third. First in each division will perform at the Genoa sub district on March 20, where the one act will be presented as well.
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Delores Sundberg
Rosemary Morris
Darlene Johnson
Delores Wilshusen
Melba Ann Wilshusen
Lela Bnford
Genoa
Platte County Board Endorses 12 Month Residency Relief Bill
The Platte county board of supervisors passed a resolution favoring a bill to extend residency to 12 months for relief eligibility. The board ordered the resolution sent to Senator Tom Lambert of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County Board of Supervisors
Tom Lambert
Columbus
Household Goods Sale at Hordville by J J Lampshire and Sons
A large household goods sale is planned in Hordville on Saturday. J J Lampshire and Sons will conduct the public auction of household effects many items in near new condition. Eddie Larson and Ross Noble are the auctioneers with R C Gustafson as clerk.
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Hordville
J.J. Lampshire and Sons
Eddie Larson
Ross Noble
R. C. Gustafson
Convocation Program Enjoyed by Shelby High School
On March 12 Shelby High School students presented vocal trios duets and solos and their one act play for the con test. Miss Lillie Lind dramatic teacher and Miss Curry music teacher sponsored the program. The Polk students enjoyed it.
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Shelby High School
Will Spring Arrive as Cold Weather Bids Retreat
Residents await spring as a cold snap lingers with weekend winds turning St. Patrick’s Day green into scarce signs of renewal. Temperatures fell to 12 degrees above zero after a warm Saturday reaching the upper fifties.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Sons of
Erin
Early Spring Seeding of Bromegrass in Nebraska
G T Webster notes success with early spring seeding of bromegrass in Nebraska during dry years. Plant as early as soil moisture allows and use 12 to 14 pounds of bromegrass per acre with 1 to 3 pounds of alfalfa, favoring a well-packed seed bed and rolling before and after seeding.
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Nebraska
G. T. Webster
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Kansas
Desk Sergeant and a Run In The Stocking Joke Exchange
Comic dialogue snippets mix misfires and quips about desk sergeants drivers accidents and a bored salesman. The exchange features a run in a stocking a backseat tumble a tinny banter about a noun division and a playful jab at punctuation in the English department.
Immanuel Lutheran Aid Meets For Lenten Program
The Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid met March 12 at Mrs. Fred Blase’s home. Rev. Juergensen led scripture and prayer. Members studied My Faith Looks Up To Thee and Go to Dark Gethsamne were performed. Mrs. C A Carlson and Mrs F Scheapler led the program. The Lenten Season reading was given by Mrs Scheapler and a duet In The Hour Of Trial closed the afternoon.
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Immanuel Lutheran Aid
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid
Fred Blase
Juergensen
Palmer
C. A. Carlson
F. Scheapler
C. A. Scheapler
Rose Johnson to wed Bilsworth Howe on Easter Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson of Polk announce the marriage of their daughter Rose to Bilsworth Howe son of Mr and Mrs Ben Howe of Central City. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Easter Sunday April 13.
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Ed Johnson
Polk
Rose
Bilsworth Howe
Ben Howe
Central City
Obituary of Christian Waak Longtime Immanuel Lutheran member
Christian John Theodore Waak born December 21 1854 in Mecklenburg Germany died March 12 1941 at his daughter Amelia Junge’s home Seward Nebraska at age 86 2 19. He emigrated to America in 1872 settled in Bloomfield York County Nebraska and married Augusta Godke in 1878. He lived on a farm near Arborville and raised eight children now five sons and two daughters survive with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran church with Rev Carl Juergens en officiating and burial followed in the Immanuel Lutheran cemetery.
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Christian John Theodore Waak
Mecklenburg
Germany
Amelia Junge
Seward
Nebraska
America
Bloomfield
Augusta Godke
Arborville
York County
Waak
Immanuel Lutheran Church
John Wank
Schuyler
Otis Wank
Hooper
Carl
Earl
Elmer
Farmers Party Draws Large City Hall Crowd
More than 250 people attended the Farmers Party at City Hall hosted by the Farmers Union Local. Elmer Hanquist reported on the State Convention in Omaha. Polk high school students performed music and readings. Richland Rhythm Band impressed in costume. Gilbert Benson showed west coast trip pictures featuring former Polk residents. coffee and rolls concluded the event.
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Farmers Party
Farmers Union
Elmer Hanquist
Omaha
Polk High School
Richland Rhythm Band
Trene Whitacre
Local residents share visits and events across Aurora to York
Social roundup from Arborville to Benedict and York notes Friday and Sunday gatherings. Families including Stark Bedient Emtren Flick Wanson Conner Lackey and others hosted dinners and calls. One resident underwent appendectomy at Lutheran hospital York. Training Meeting and demonstrations also mentioned.
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Arborville
Louis Stark
Aurora
Herbert Bedient
Bradshaw
Fred Bedient
Art Emtren
Benedict
Marius Flick
John Bills
Martin Hoffman
John Wanson
Ismery Conner
Famly
Estar Lackey
Thais Belle Lackey
York
Daniel McSwan
Belview
Hillis Sterner
Easter Lackey
Miss Wilkins
The
State University
Lyle Cockle
Lutheran Hospital
S. S. Piper
C. C. Jenkins
Stromsburg
B. T. Lundburg
M. Doremus
Grant Johnson
Hannah Lindahl
Bryan Graves
Rose Bedient
Commercial Club Moves to Reorganize Plan Financing
Vice President Albert Sundberg led a small turnout to postpone the Commercial Club meeting until April 14 at Schultz Cafe. Negotiations with the Village Board aim to fund most activities via occupation tax revenues, with dues eliminated and membership extended to all who pay the tax. Election of officers will occur, with Carl Steelquist F W Davis and Sundberg named as likely presidents.
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Albert Sundberg
Schultz Cafe
Sundberg
Carl Steelquist
F. W. Davis
Local Social Roundup Highlights Birthday Parties and Visits
Lincoln and Hampton residents mingle in birthday celebrations and family visits across several households. Delores Wilshusen marks a birthday with friends. Miss Della Mae Madison visits from Hastings. numerous locals host relatives and guests from Lincoln Omaha Osceola Aurora Ewing and Central City for weekend gatherings and dinners.
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Stuart Pengelly
Lincoln
Albert Sundberg
Doyle Sundberg
Stuart
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Charles Wilshusen
Alton Driewer
Hamptons
Erwin
Light and Family
Ebmer Wilshusen
Delores Wilshusen
Della Mae Madison
Hastings
Clarence Rebré
Paul Sagehorn
Ted Klute
Aurora
Frank Bolton
Orpha
Mary Ekstrom
Anna Fjell
Maxine Bolton
Wahoo
Irene Forss
Glen
Iva
Raymond Stevens
Wayne Stevens
Ewing
Nebraska
James McClure
Central City
George McClure
Omaha
J. C. McClure
Earl Clark
Will Welch
Ruth Nelson
Ed Nelson
Local Social News From Omaha to Atlantic Iowa
Sam Charles transacted business in Omaha on Friday. The Merchant family and relatives visited the RE Merchant home. Owen Bedient left for Atlantic Iowa for work. Hugh Johnson and his son visited Mrs. John Blair. York visitors were the Bedients. The Flics and their son from Atlantic Iowa stayed with the Ramsey family. Fred David of Stromsburg was a weekend guest with the Shockeys.
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H. J. Bedient
Sam Charles
Omaha
Floyd Merchant
Robert Merchant
RE. Merchant
Owen Bedient
Atlantic
Iowa
Hugh Johnson and Son
Bradshaw
John Blair
York
Wayne Flic and Son
A. H. Ramsey
Fred David
Stromsburg
al Shockey
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Presbyterian Ministers Fund
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Bureau of Standards Research Laboratory
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