Polk Cindermen Dominate District Meet Efforts
Polk Cindermen placed second at Benedict triangular meet with Utica first and Benedict third. Waldon Volz Kealiher and Derald Johnson led Polk with multiple firsts and high scores, Volz setting meet records in high jump and discus while Kealiher swept sprints and jumps. District meet at Columbus saw Volz score 29 points leading all individuals as Polk slipped to third with two events remaining.
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Polk
Benedict
Utica
Waldon Volz
Gail Kealiher
Derald Johnson
Volz
Kealiher
Derald
Vrbka
Johnson
Nielsen
Nyberg
Johnson Disgus
Volvo
Kealher Brood
Kealther
Johnon
Kealther Relev
Polk Vole Miller
Ane Tone
Olumbus Fiday
Claam
St Bonaventure
Heeper
Walden Volz
Gan Kealiher
Conumbus
Wilhelm A.c
Roger Long
Dale Nybere Waldon
McNaught
Nearval Nielsen
Gail Kealher
Rev Lone
Walden
Tinealn Derath
Johnna
Roger Lone
Grrl
Reab
Polk Schools Plan May Senior Events and Commencement
May events include exams for grades five through eight, a senior party on May 5, Junior-Senior banquet May 7, Baccalaureate May 16, Class Night May 18, Commencement May 19 with Dr. Allen P. Burkhardt of Norfolk Junior College as speaker, and May 21 All School Picnic. Rev. Lemke to preach Baccalaureate May 16. Valedictorian and Salutatorian to be announced at Class Night with scholarships presented.
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Allen P. Burkhardt
Norfolk Junior College
Lemke
Swede Home News Brickton Families Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and daughters and August John visited Harlan Johnson and DeeVon. Mrs Harold Cramer and children spent Thursday with Ellen Anderson. Pastors and AFC Brancen hosted Sunday poetry at the hour of Mr Wyodha bay atta noon. Several Omaha visitors, birthday celebrations, baptisms, and family gatherings occurred across the community including Ellen Anderson’s return visit and Rodneys birthday with Gestrine and Oquist families.
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Carl Johnson
August Johnson
Harlan Johnson
DeeVon
Harold Cramer
Ellen Anderson
Afc Brancenomo
Wyodha Bay
Melvin Jobney
Tena Jobin
Indo
Rex Johnson
Omaha Vists
Mise Everett Anderson
Fred Fredrickson
David Anderson
Axel Anderson
Donald Anderson
Omani
Stephen Wayne
Gordon Fredrickson
Carrol Paul
Paul Jones
Willis
Elis
Ernest Waller
LaRita
Linda
Albertus Larson
Martin Gestrine
Rodney
John Gestrine
Frank Oquist
Hiroeld A Johnson
Conrad Waller
Richard Lunderen
Irvin Gestriaie
Mabel O' Con
Thlma Toline
Fhn Andersen
Lena Jebr Con
Boh
Mer Woredel
Harlen Tolinsen
A PF Frain
Ernet Wadler
Pd Anderson
Jord
Phelion Wooler
Shiadas
Hans Nielben
Pete Simpson
Wallace Fredrickson and
Gayten
Mabel Olson
Herbert Flodman
Lena Johnson
Bobby
Joel Toline
Osceola Funeral Attendance and Local Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs L W Johnson and Christy traveled to Bennington New York for the funeral of Mrs Wendell Chantry. Mr and Mrs W R Kepner and son went to Lincoln for the Shrine Circus and met Janet there. Dwight Bush took boys to Lincoln for the Circus. Melvin Wills of Des Moines came after his father George Wills death in Shelby. Wills funeral held at United Brethren church. The Wills farm party visited Osceola with Mrs Pop Wieseman.
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L W Johnson
Christy
Bennington
New York
Wendell Chantry
W. R Kepner and
Lincoln
Shrine
Janet
City
Dwight Bush
Melvin Wills
Des Moines
George Wills
Shelby
United Brethren Church
Wills Farmy
Osceola
Pop Wieseman
Gwendolyn Eaton Tours Nebraska With Choir and Orchestra
Gwendolyn Eaton of Arborville Congregational Church and the Music Committee recently completed a Nebraska tour with the Kearney a cappella choir following an earlier tour with the Kearney Symphony Orchestra. Her father Rev Earie Eaton drove to Kearney to hear the joint concert at the college. Eaton studies music at the institution.
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Gwendolyn Eaton
Arborville
Rain Fills Territory as April WC T U Meeting Notes
Polk county reports indicate soaking rains Sunday night bringing moisture to the region. The April WC TU meeting at the Ekstrom home featured demonstrations by the flannel graft trio with Otto, Merchant, and Lemke, plus piano solos by Marion and Lemke. The May meeting is set for May 11 at 2:30 in the Baptist Church with Miss Olive McBeth as speaker, focusing on Child Welfare. attendees invited.
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WCTU
A E
County Legion Fund Drive Aims to Build Youth Memorial
County Legion launches a state fund raising campaign to raise 25 million dollars for a youth memorial building at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. The center will host 4 H Boys and Girls State meetings and provide dining kitchen auditorium sleeping quarters for mixed groups. Polk County coordinators and Osceola students organize solicitations with a 200000 dollar county quota.
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County Legion Posts
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Polk County
Osceola
Polle County
Farmers Urged to Intensify Brucellosis Fight in Cattle
The American Foundation for Animal Health calls for a nationwide spring campaign to control brucellosis as a major economic threat to the livestock industry. It cites testing of seven million cattle in 1941 with 24 percent infection and five million tested last year at 4.5 percent, urging blood tests, disposal of reactors, sanitation, herd management, and calfhood vaccination with strong vet and owner cooperation.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Dolores Rhode Becomes Bride of Wayne Glasser
Miss Dolores Rhode daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Rhode Polk and Wayne Glasser son of Mr and Mrs Ira Glasser Hure vile married at six oclock Sunday evening at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Polk. The bride wore white crepe and lace and carried snapdragons and carnations. Her only jewelry was a three strand pearl necklace a gift from the groom. Attendant was sister Miss Luella Rhode in pink crepe with a corsage of white carnations. Best man was Gene Glasser brother of the groom. They will reside in Grand Island where the groom is employed.
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Dolores Rhode
Fred Rhode
Polk
Wayne Glasser
Vro
Ira Glasser
Hurevile
Marrage
Immanuel
Therun
Luella Rhode
Gene Glasser
Grand Island
Polk Elementary Presents Spring Review Program
Polk elementary pupils staged a large audience program Friday night featuring an Awakening of Spring operetta by first and second graders directed by Miss Lois Miller with Janice Crow Dorothy Ekdahl and others in named roles. Third and fourth graders performed Hansel and Gretel with Jones and Cramer Mather noted. seven through eight graders sang and performed My Cousin From Sweden.Miss Norma Nelson led group songs and a one act play. Teachers Miss Ludwikson Miss Betty Anderson praised for directing and ensembles received compliments for costumes and performances.
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Polk
Lois Miller
Janice Crow
Dorothy Ekdahl
Winter
Gary Green
Crocus
Karen Nelson
Snowdrop
Pamela Cramer
Violet
Sally Ann Peterson
Bluebird
Richard Willett
Robin
Franklin Harding
Oriole
Michael Sp
Hansel
Gretel
Miss Ludwickson
Jolly Mirstress
Billy McNaught
Buttercup Smith
Marie Lavelle Peachblossod
Gwenda Frye Ramp
Babe
Sondra Hill
Betty Anderson
Jacques
Noboody
Norma Nelson
Sweden
Teanee Kroger
Sheralee Hill
Vworeinia Harding
Marlyee Shostrom
Marsdon Johnson
Carlyn Strand
Shirley Hahn
Pilko
Early tillage urged for sweet clover and farm tips
County Extension notes favor tilling sweet clover earlier to kill crown buds and prevent moisture loss. Plowing to six inches, shallow subsoil, and duck footing are discussed. Reports warn net nitrogen gains may not cover losses. Also: Purebred Holstein show in York on May 8 with breeders from Polk County.
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York
Cal Sooo
M. A. Mills
Ridschr.Mawes
Distret
Tomyat
Chemical
Toostomics
Te Stromshig Bith School
Florence Atwood
43rd Annual Alumni Banquet Set for May 28
The 24th annual Aly Yoru banquet will be held Tuesday evening at Mrs Ben Peterson’s home with TV sets costing 125 dollars. Committees include Invitation led by Fdna Crow, Darlene LaVelle, Sylwia Swain. Dishes by Garnet Miller, Lela McNaught. Program chaired by Norma Lind Reding, Lews Meerkatz, Dorothy Stevens. Tables by Bill LaVelle, Gordon Fossberg, Bob Banes. entertainment planned by Hannah Hahn. Mr and Mrs NEE Me and Billie to host guests Dennis Tuesday evening.
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Hannah Hahn
Rom Dennis
Ben Peterson
Martin Baack
Nee Me
Billie
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F. Lusienski
Dennis Hahn
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Territory
Elmer Larson
Sidney
Morris Sundberg
Stromsburg
Hennie Seymour
Will Wright
Glen Green
Clarence Munn
Central City
Vern Eckland
Green
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Ann Savage
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Tuno Novelty Shop
Lucille Baul
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