Polk Man Joins University Staff Meteorology Dept
Richard E. Myers former superintendent at High Prairie school accepted a position in the government meteorology department at the University of Nebraska. A Polk high school graduate of 1929 he later studied at Nebraska Central College and the University of Nebraska before holding principal and superintendent posts in Doniphan Craig and Wigh Prairie. He is married with two children and will begin duties at once with his family joining later.
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POLK
Richard E. Myers
High Prairie School
University of Nebraska
Mr. Myers
Polk High School
Nebraska Central College
Doniphan
Craig
Wigh Prairie School
Wiis
Social notes from Stromsburg and vicinity events
Mrs Clyde Bouwens hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ivan Cramer with red and white decorations and gifts presented by Carol Ann Green to the bride. About 20 guests attended. Linns visit Lincoln. Osceola and Benedict gatherings noted. A birth announced for Lavelle Lamoree at Stromsburg hospital. Five young married couples shared a bridge evening at the Peterson home with high score by Mr and Mrs Burke.
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Stromsburg
Clyde Bouwens
Charley Olson
Ivan Cramer
Carol Ann Green
Cramer
Ray Stever
Wayne
Lincoln
Henry Moberg
Alice Watters
Fred Branting
Osceola
B. Branting
Lavelle Lamoree
Stromsburg Hospital
Eric Forslund
Anna Bloom
Hart
Twig Flodman
Earl
Delbert Query
Benedict
J. L. Olson
Merle Watts
L. O. Graves
T. Hu. Graves
Arthurene Graves
Oscar Jones
Polk
David Peterson
Harold ‘Swan
Clyde Ericson
Dr. Bobbitt
D'nald Jackson
Farr Burke
Burke
Vance to Speak Before Polk Farmers Union
Robert C. Vance, Nebraska Farm fame traveler and lecturer, will present an illustrated travel talk with colored films of China Japan and the Holy Lands at the Viking Theatre Thursday April 4 at 8 p.m. The Polk Farmers Union sponsors the appearance with free admission for the public. a section will be reserved for Union members.
Local Families Share Celebrations Across Area
Arborville and nearby residents gathered for birthdays dinners and showers. Mrs Margar et Pickrel received gifts at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Bowers and others. Several families visited relatives in Aurora Casceola Moorhead Fullerton York Unadilla and Moorhead Iowa during Easter and weekend events.
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Arborvlle
Herbert Bedient
Bradshaw
Harold Bedient
Fred Bedient
F. Bedient
Byrd Shrum
Nina
Lyle Cockle
Orus Shrum
Stromsburg
Leand Bowers
S. A. Charles
R. B. Lytle
Casceola
Otto Wallace
Ester Lackey
Thais Belle
Chas. Sterner
Mildred
Lincoln
Fillis Sterner
Leo Esch
Raymond Noble
Aurora
Carl Bedient
Moorhead
Iowa
Osceola Woman Sues for 50 000 in Heart Balm Case
Cecelia Wagner of Osceola files a district court suit against L W Peterson of Stromsburg seeking 50000 for breach of promise. Wagner, about 30, claims he courted her during high school days in 1928 and promised marriage but refused. Plaintiff's attorney is W W Norton.
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Cecelia Wagner
Osceola
L.w.peterson
Stromsburg
Polk County
Miss Wagner
Osceola High School
Peterson
W. W. Norton
Ed Wagner
Luther League Meets as Families Offer Hospitality
West Side notes a Luther League gathering in church parlors with the Victor Thelander and Herman Carlson families hosting. Helen Lundstrom marks her 80th birthday with about twenty friends and relatives joining a lunch and gifts. Oscar Fredrickson hosts a Sunday dinner for several couples and children including the Johnsons and Petersons. A party honors Richard Myers, High Prairie superintendent, who will move to Lincoln for a new University of Nebraska position.
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West Side News
Luther League
Victor Thelander
Herman Carlson
Helen Lundstrom
Lundstrom
Oscar Fredrickson
Marvin Fredrickson
Kenneth Peterson
Ellie Johnson
Earl Johnson
Billy
Ansel Fredrickson
Dale
Victor Newman
York
Richard Myers
High Prairie
Myers
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Clarke-McNary Seedlings Shipped to Polk County Farmers
Polk County farmers who ordered Clarke McNary windbreak trees for 1940 are informed shipments are underway. Broadleaf stock began from Fremont this week with 6400 trees ordered. evergreen stock from Halsey will start April 1. Farmers are advised to unwrap upon arrival, soak roots, plant from a bucket, and keep roots moist if planting is delayed.
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Clarke-Mcnary
Polk County
Ray L. Cruise
Fremont
Nebraska National Forest
Halsey
Polk County Extension Office
Sunday Dinner Guests Arrive From Multiple Towns
Mr and Mrs H G Brauer and others from York and Hampton joined Mr and Mrs Leo Wurtz for Sunday dinner. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Martin Baack and family. For sale five tons of alfalfa by Joe Ruzicka. Dinner honored Mrs Oscar Strand on her birthday with Merrill Strand, Oscar Strand, S W Longacre, Donald Higgart, Maurice Lindburg and families in attendance.
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Anna Adams
Blarabara Jean Ruskie
Lincoln
Hennie Seymour
Mary Jane Adams
Ed Stewart
Willard Richardson
York
Richardson
Mildred Meerkatz
Lawrence Wioffman
Martin Hoffman
Walter Hoffman
Donald Springer
Moorhead
Minn
C. J. McCoy
C. R Bryant
Bobby
Paul Strand
Carlyn
Ferne Myers
Gothenburg
Fred Hargis
Beatrice
Z. F Myers
L. O. Graves
Stromsburg
Mita Oscar Jones
T H Graves
Jones
H G_ Brauer
P T Wurtz
Charles Norquest
Near York
Barthold Baack
Sam Wall
Hampton
Leo Wurtz
Martin Baack
Joe Ruzicka
Oscar Strand
Merrill Strand
Kearney
S W Longacre
Donald Higgart
Grand Island
Maurice Lindburg
W A. Lindburg
Henry Sandell
C O Rodine
Hordville
T H. Graves of
Oscar Jones
C R Leach and
Dale
Imogene Hanquist
Maxine Bolton
Jacqueline
Indburg
Lutheran
Frank Davis
The
Baptist Church
S. W Fossberg
John Adams
Hastings
Wallace Sandell
Neal
Kenneth
Floyd Lyle
M. O. Hickman
Charles Jones
O'Neil
Claus Peterson
Peterson
A. K. Crow
Dinnner
Jack Robison
Thayer
Robert Shostrom
Leslie Adelson
Clarks
Karl Detloff
Rhine Klute
Jeanelle Kroger
Imma Adams
Barbara Jean Ruskie
H Samuels
Holdinge
G. M Hill
G F. Brownfield
Eric Heiden
Near Benedict
Fred Rhode
BYPU
Ralph Upton
Polk
Platte Valley
Omaha
Local church schedule and events page highlights
Church notices list services and activities for several congregations including M E Churches and a Lutheran group. Entries mention worship times, Bible study, choir practice, district conferences, rallies, guest speakers, and planned meetings with names of pastors and host families.
Garden Lots Available in Polk Village
The Village of Polk will lease garden lots at $1 per year per lot. Interested parties should see Ralph Upton, Village Marshal.
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Polk
Ralph Upton
Re Elect U S Senator Edward R Burke
A campaign message urges re election of United States Senator Edward R Burke praising his work for farmers in Nebraska and the nation. It claims he votes for needy citizens and opposes harmful policies, asserting his familiarity with Nebraska needs and commitment to aid for the poor.
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United States
Edward R. Burke
Nebraska
Fire at Osceola Veterinary Hospital Causes Damage
Fire of unknown origin damaged the interior of the Osceola veterinary hospital on Friday evening. The building, a stucco structure, was saved by firemen who prevented total destruction. a dog belonging to Dr. Wallace suffocated, while a cat escaped with one of its nine lives. Damages, about $500, are insured. the building is owned by Dr. Collins of Dixon Illinois.
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Osceola Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Hospital
Wallace
Collins
Dixon, Il
Electric Demonstration at Stromsburg High School
An indoor two day event at Stromsburg high school auditorium features experts showing new electrical appliances. Doors open afternoon and evening with no admission charge. An April 4 and 5 program aims to educate and entertain local residents.
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Stromsburg
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