Village Cuts Bonded Indebtedness In Postwar Draft
The Village of Polk reduced bond indebtedness to 5000 and paid 2000 on the 13000 series. the first series was paid in full. The balance becomes optional June 1, 1946. Officials foresee possible postwar borrowing for electric transmission lines and sewage disposal system upgrades. 1945 Red Cross War Fund totals show Polk City and rural areas contributing 452.77 and 616.25 respectively, with county total 8451.59. Edwin Landerson, County War Fund Chairman.
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Polk
York
RED Cross War Fund
Stromsburg
Osceola City
Shelby City
Polk City
National Red Cross
Edwin Landerson
Stromsburg families tied to FBI agent transfer and local visits
The note lists travels and visits of Stromsburg residents including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lofgren and son Dwight en route to Detroit where he will join the FBI. Others host or visit relatives in Stromsburg and nearby towns, with several recent arrivals and family events noted.
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Stromsburg
Kenneth Lofgren
Dwight
Chicago
Detroit
Michigan
Lofgren
Federal Bureau of Investigation
A. Williams
Jeanne
Kay
Ft Morgan
Colorado
Carl G. Johnson
A E Rodine
Minneapolis
Minn
Rodine
Gerestram
West Coast
P W Anderson
Misa Chwendolyn Fillman
Vic
W Henry Pillvan
York
Washington University Junior College
Washington, c
Filna Olson
Cothenbure
Ctramsburg
Caldwell
Suni Tidoseka
Myra
TT Dogcett
Vero
Mire Fenest Campbell
Pates
Mrr
Clifttar Tohnsen
Dean Hansen
Soil Conservation Progress In Polk County District
The Polk County Soil Conservation District reports field surveys on 25 farms by the Work Transit Leader and assistant, with plans advancing on 1 farm. Contour work covers 40 acres, land leveling 70 acres, irrigation layout 200 acres, and terraces 114 miles, reflecting extensive mapping and practice planning despite slow fieldwork due to weather.
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Soil Conservation Service
Polk County Soil Conservation District
Tansit
Polk Canty
News of the Servicemen Highlights Travel and Birth News
S Sgt and Mrs Harvey Lundberg welcomed Douglas Harvey Lundberg born May 23 at Stromsburg hospital. Sgt Lundberg is reported to be in the Philippines. Cp Morris Lindburg Jr reports leaving Guam May 22 and will be home on furlough after a layover in Hawaii. Lyle Widga on furlough returns to Ft. Riley Kansas. Theodore M Alfred transferred to the 28th Regiment, noted for raising the flag on Mount Suribachi Iwo Jima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Harvey Lundberg
Douglas Harvey
Stromsburg Hospital
Sgt Lundberg
Philippines
Morris Lindburg, Jr
M. G. Lindburg
Guam
Pacific
Hawaiiian Islands
Pee Ae Pfe
Lyle Widga
Ed Widga
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Theodore M Alfred
Mt. Swabachi Iwo Jima
Local Families Gather for Weekend Socials and Picnic
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Housen and son hosted Sunday dinner with Clem Meerkatz family. Several couples visited friends including Bedients Green and Blair households. District 66 held its annual picnic on school grounds. Multiple families from Benedict Hastings Seneca and Hampton shared visits and meals with neighbors in the Arcadia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville Way
Lloyd van Housen
Clem Meerkatz
Fred W. Bedient
W E Green
Lois Cockle
Lincoln
Lloyd Blair
Bailey Stouffer
Seneca
Ralph Fisher
District 66
Lauren Calhoon
Benedict
Florence
Francis Shockey
Harold
Floyd Bittinger
D C Morris
Charles Norquest
Orlie van Ostrand
Wrs
Woelmer
Meound
Pedient
Sundas
Mrooa
Tanner Ramsey
Mc Cool
Vmio
Harvey Worliner
Birthday son born at Stromabury Hospital
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stromberg at Stromabury Hospital on Wednesday May 80th. Mother and baby are doing fine. A birthday anniversary luncheon for Mrs Lloyd Kroger included Mr and Mrs W J Kroger and many relatives from Tfordville Rock Island Central City and surrounding areas. A Lutheran youth rally in north York was attended by local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stromberg
Stromabury Hospital
Lloyd Kroger
W J. Kroger
HM Benson
Roger
Tfordville
Eldon Johnson
Rock Island
Mroo
Frank Nelson
Central City
Wilbur Rige
Stone Christensen
Floyd Johnson
JS Johnson
Hom
Benson
Hordville
Mra Wo
Wroger
Loyd Kroger
Wes Howard Wilcox
Orleans Nebr
Veaml
Frank Fossberg
Dro
Dana Weoatfall
Nebraska City
Martha Westfall Miroo
Charles Dahlgren
Grand Island
Dorothy Mundt
Lincoln
Lutheran Church
North York
Special offer boosts World-Herald subscription savings
Reader note promotes a limited time deal to reduce costs on World-Herald subscriptions, encouraging customers to sign up or renew to access print and digital content at a discounted rate.
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World-Herald
Local social notes report visits and gatherings around York and Hordville
A busy period of visits fills the community as families host guests in York and Hampton. Weather brings rain and a notable school picnic with races and refreshments funded by the Board of Education.
Pvt Marland Adelson Awarded Purple Heart
Pvt. Marland Adelson recuperating at an English army hospital after injuries in England. He has been awarded the Purple Heart. Adelson is the son of Oliver Adelson of Mead, formerly of this area.
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Pvt
Marland Adelson
England
Ingland
Adelson
Oliver Adelson
Mead
Juniors and Seniors Honored At Nautical Luncheon
Ninteen guests including juniors and seniors from the Baptist church attended a nautical luncheon at the parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Paul Lemke. Assistant hostesses Imogene Hanquist and Rena Mze Willits greeted them, with table decor featuring tiny tug boats and a central ship arrangement in blue. The theme song was Jesus Saviour Pilot Me and after eating, guests played commercial dominoes with Gordon Fossberg as guest of honor.
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Ninteen
Baptist Church
Paul Lemke
Imogene Hanquist
Rena Mze Willits
Hfe
Hanquist
Willits
Rev Lemke
Jesus Saviour
Gordon Fossberg
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kahler visited Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton on Sunday evening. Edwin Drewel of Alda and Carrie Johnson with Archie of Clarks spent Sunday with Mrs Grant Willits and family. William Larson and daughters hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Clarence Larson. Rena Mae Willits had a tonsil operation in Stromsburg Hospital Saturday. Frank Bolton then visited Clarence Larson's home Sunday. Harland Johnson and son joined William Larson's family for Sunday evening gatherings.
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Alfred Jones
Wilbur Jones
Hordville
Calmar Johnson
Vern Jones
Donald Hagegraft
Grand Island
Herbert Wurtz
Havens
Billy Kohl Jr
Clarks
Josephine Lindburg
Polk
Wdr
Claxton
WD Gifford
Ralph Kahler
Frank Bolton
Edwin Drewel
Alda
Carrie Johnson
Archie
Grant Willits
William Larson
Clarence Larson
York
Rena Mae Willits
Stromsburg
Harland Johnson and Son
FSA loan repayments total over two million in Nebraska nine months
In the nine months between June 30 and April 1 rural rehabilitation loans repaid to county Farm Security Administration offices in Nebraska reached 2 542 227 with interest payments totaling 481 620. Polk County saw 29 families repay in full and 582 0445 reported on loans in the period. Nebraska FO loans show progress toward farm ownership with 539 families on pace under Bankhead Jones Act and 38 already repaid in full.
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FSA
Farm Security Administration
Nebraska
Lynn R. Leonard
Polk County
Leanard
Sears
Tle
Nebraska Fsa
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Triewer’s Mother
Mrs Alton Driewer and son hosted a Sunday birthday dinner with guests including Gust, Gilbert, and Wes Driewer. Kinte and Raymond Sagecorn. William Blase. Emi Wilshusen family. Elmer Wilshusen family. Ervin Light family. Carl Wilshusen family. Mary Light. Emma Zieromt. A two tier cake baked by Ervin Light topped the table and the honoree received several gifts.
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Alton Driewer
Gust Driewer
Gilbert Driewer
Wes Cherrs Kinte
Raymond Sagecorn
Tampton Wro
William Blase
Veroo
Emi Wilshusen
Vic
Elmer Wilshusen
Ervin Light
Carl Wilshusen
Mary Light
Emma Zieromt
Triewer
Two Boys Drown Near Gresham in Lake Accident
Darrell Branz ten, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Branz, and Donald Sack eleven, son of Mrs Jean Sack, died Friday when their boat capsized on a small lake south of Gresham. Onlookers summoned help. body recovery and resuscitation efforts failed.
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Darrell Branz
Ernest Branz
Donald
Jean Sack
Gresham
Larry Matzner
David Hedrick
Fredrick Branz
Ernest Brant
Art Berritter
Donald Sack
Shore
York
Darrell
4-H Livestock Club and County News Grow in Polk
County extension notes detail the G M C 4 H Livestock Club gathering at Nels Pauls home on May 23 and a sheep swine and beef judging demo set for June 10 at the Peterson farm. Shelby 4 H Pure Seed and Weed Club met May 20 to judge oats and weed seed and discuss 4 H goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.M.C. 4-H
Nels Pauls
Waldean Johnson
Bobby Peterson
Bruce Berck
Donald Peterson
Bernard Berck
Richard Peterson
Vance Toline
Marlin Nelson
Burdette Sandin
Fraffed
Peterson Farm
Shelby
John Scott
Dale Hopwood
Billie Fyfe
Kenneth Hopwood
Tommy Scott
Bobby Hopwood
Polk County
Pacific War Area
Tate
Polk War Activity Club
Trvin Anderson
Tillis Sterner
George Scott
Roger Werner
Uncle Sam
Maple Leaf Project Club
Stromsburg
Osceola
Swede Home Guests Attend Thursday Evening Visit
Mrs J O Swanson of Grand Island and family guests Mr and Mrs Rudolph Appleton and Mrs Anna Appleton with son visit Mr and Mrs Con Lindholm and family Thursday evening in Osceola.
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J. O Swanson
Grand Island
Rudolph Appleton
Anna Appleton
George Herkman
R A Ppland
Osceola
Con Lindholm
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Polk Municipal
Mr. 8S. A. Ramp
America the Beautiful
Bennet
Bay Shore
Alford
Torrey Pines
Lake March
Butler Field
Richard Widga
Ludwig Widga
Leo Wurtz
Sam Wall
Hampton
City Park
Board of Education
Vero O
Wes Ferdinand Sandion
Fanvary
Waimore
Schoal Phes
Ramons Sundberg
Wrsna
Calm Johnsen van
America
Purple Heart
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