Reformation 450th Year Observed in Grand Island and Local Visits
Local residents attended the Grand Island 450th Reformation event while others visited families and joined church ceremonies in Hampton, York, and Battle Creek. Deer hunting trips near Broken Bow produced a 4 point buck. several dances and marching band events highlighted weekend gatherings with multiple families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
L. Hoffman
Lawrence Hoffman
Forrest Bowman
Broken Bow
Lawrence
Art
Alvin Smith
Lester Rhode
WCTU Meets At Mrs Doremus Home In Late October
The WCTU gathered at Mrs Francis Doremus residence on Thursday October 26 with president Mrs P W Aker presiding. Devotions led by Mrs C A Whittemore followed by a convention report from Mrs Aker. Mrs Louise Doremus and Mrs Grant Willits led the program and a lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Francis Doremus
P. W. Aker
C. A. Whittemore
Aker
Kearney
Louise Doremus
Grant Willits
Local House Guests and Socials Reported Across Polk County
Polk area residents hosted and visited over the weekend with gatherings at the Widga Lindquist Samuelson Stohl and Dahlin households. Families from Omaha York Kearney Clarks and Lincoln joined neighbors for dinners coffees and club activities including a TCW Club gathering and Christmas party plans.
Social visits and birthday celebrations in Central City area
A string of social visits folds through Central City and surrounding towns. Clarence Meerkatz hosts supper for B A Maderow and family while Leon Meerkatz and Kenny Meerkatz with daughter join. Clara Anderson also present. Virgil Flodman home hosts Doyle Klingsporn and boys. Elizabeth Meerkatz flies from Omaha to Orange California after visiting friends. Herb Mundt calls on Carl Mundt. Leona Schaepler and Henry Blase visit Elwood Tewell for coffee. Edward Stunkel of Fremont shares Sunday meals with Raymond Stunkel. Emalyne Blase attends a Friday supper in Morris Fisher home for David’s 6th birthday. Kenneth Ziegelbein family and Viola Ziegelbein attend Grand Island Reformation anniversary, then lunch with Albert Moeller Sr. for Gale’s 2nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Litty
Hampton
Henry Blase
Milfred Johnson
Gwynuel Johnson
Eugene Ramesberger
Petra Schlecte
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Viola Ziegelben
Elizabeth Meerkatz
Orange
Calif
Clarence Meerkatz
Glenn Babcock
Raymond Stankel
Willis Rehers
Golden
Colo
B. A. Moderow
Carl Dose
Clarence Heiden
Elmer Ek Klute
Hoffer
Minnie Klute
York
Debbie Peters
Clarence Rahrs
Rodney Peters
Calvin Crow
Leon Meerkatz
Raymond Sagehorn
John Ray
Ed Dobberstein
Gary Sagehorn
Sandy
Roger Morris
Wray Lacy
Grand Island
Vic Blase
Arlan Warneke
Herman Buckendahl
Battle Creek
Southern Nebraska Teachers Conference
Beatrice
Edward Stunkel
W. A. Stunkel
Edna
Marie
B. A. Maderow
Bill
Kenny Meerkatz
Clara Anderson
Doyle Klingsporn
Virgil Flodman
Omaha
Herb Mundt
Carl Mundt
Leona Schaepler
Elwood Tewell
Central City
Fremont
Raymond Stunkel
Emalyne Blase
Morris Fisher
David
Kenneth Ziegelbein
Viola Ziegelbein
Albert Moeller Sr
Busy Beavers 4H Club Organizes For Year Hordville
Community notes show Hordville Busy Beavers 4H Club holding an organizational meeting led by Delane Chader with Kenneth Wilshusen assisting. Officers elected include President David Person Vice President Opal Jansen and Secretary-Treasurer Cullen Jansen. Next meeting set for Jan 8 1968 at Kenneth Wilshusen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Garrett
Central City
Orville Garrett
Joe Garrett
Lincoln
Busy Beavers Beef Club
Richard Weburg
Delane Chader
Kenneth Wilshusen
David Person
Opal Jansen
Cullen Jansen
Richard Person
Treas
Murray Fowler
Chader
Wilshusen
Hugo Person
Bud Person
Kenneth Bjorkman
Earl Friend
Gretna
H. Person
Emil Person
Dean Lindburg
W. L. Lindburg
Polk
Lindburg
Robert McKillip
Bellevue
Ernest Bousquet
Vicki Fisher
Susan Ammann
Great Falls
Mont
The
Baptist Church
Moyer
Erma Peterson
Lois of
Kearney
Gerald Carlson
Hastings
Clara Carlson
Lincoln and Fort Dodge guests visit local families
Mr and Mrs Milan Hanquist and family of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs Roger Merchant and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Shostrom. Mr Bob Stark of Fort Dodge, Iowa was a Thursday overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Widge. Mr and Mrs Ansel Lindquist were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs and Mrs Lyle Widga.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Blue Doings
Sunbeamn
Senbeast Sonbeam Corporation
A.C
Sunbun
Sachem Cay
Blenders
Sundberg
Polk Light and Water Office
Polk Light & Water
John Copenhaver
Lawrence James
Lloyd Widga
Chas. Norquest
Lyle Widga
Ansel Lindquist
Stromsburg
Nettie Carlson
Ellsworth
Arthur Samuelson
Walter Stohl
Cheryl
Vance Stohl
Larry Bengtson
Dorothy Anderson
Harry Anderson
Don Dallegge
Betty
Hampon
George Kleiver
Aurora
Don Dahlin
Wallace Lind
Elmer Garner
Dennis Jasper
Arnold Carlson
Clarks
Ted Dittmer
Dennis Lind
Merle LaVelle
Philip Johnson
Lois Johnson
Harvey Lind
Eldon Anderson
Judy Furst
Lois Strong
Lennis Lind
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Genevieve Anderson
TCW Club
Harlan S. Johnson
Walter Stahl
Vance
Leilani
Marvin Fredrickson
Hordville
Busy Beavers
Gary Clayton
Ft. Bragg
Edna Peterson
Liberty
Charlie Osterman
N. C
Roger Clayton
Jack Lincoln
Clayton
Gene Fowler
Dennis Weeks
Willis Bengtsen
Larry Bengtsen
Omer Troester
Teri
Carl Holtorf
and Fremont
Max Holtorf
Linda
Mars Glen Carlson
Jim Stufft
Debbie
Sally
Otto Butts
Dorothy Irwin
Larry Carlson
Dale Carlson
Springview
Luther Leaguers
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran
Polk Lumber Go
American Legion Club
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