Unofficial Polk County Vote Totals For Local Races
Poll summaries list results for United States Senator Hugh Butler and John I Mekota, Governor candidates Val Peterson and Frank Sorrell, and multiple local offices with party affiliations. Notable tallies include 1899 for Peterson’s GOP bid and 637 for Mekota, plus district commissioners and amendments showing mixed support for School and Closed Shop measures.
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United States
Hugh Butler
John I. Mekota
Val Peterson
Frank Sorrell
Karl Stefan
Hans O Jensen
Paul Burke
Lester H. Anderson
Will M. Maupin
O. Os
John I Anderson
Merle Luft
I D Huston
H Jay McDonald
Carleton Anderson
Gunnard Peterson
Philip Nyberg
Louis Daum
Fl Carter
Arthur S. Nelson
Harless
MA Johnson
Shower for Bride to Be Doris Reckner in 1646
A Saturday afternoon shower for Miss Doris Reckner was hosted at her aunt Mrs. R. E. Merchant home with assistance from Mrs. Roy Glasser Jr. The bride-to-be received many gifts and enjoyed games and viewing the presents. Refreshments were served to 40 relatives and friends.
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Doris Reckner
R. E. Merchant
Roy Glasser Jr
Doris
Missionary Conference at Local Baptist Church
The Second Annual Missionary Conference at the local Baptist Church runs November 20 to 24. Dr Vincent Brushwyler receives a Doctorate of Divinity for pastorate work in Muscatine and his Conservatism work in the Northern Baptist Convention. Dr Raymond Baker Clyde Hawkins and Miss Fileen Bader join program. twenty churches invited to a rally Thursday afternoon.
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Local Baptist Church
Theocal Baptist Church
Northern Baptist Convention
Vincent Brushwyler
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Muscatine
Iowa
Raymond Baker
Burma
Clyde Hawkins
Brazil
Fileen Bader
R.N
Paul Lemke
Bedient Son Arrives at Westover Field from Overseas
Word reached Mr and Mrs H J Bedient that their son Owen landed at Westover Field Massachusetts on October 24 after a 28 hour overseas flight He is expected home within weeks Several local families attended a Stromsburg football game and visits to hospitals and homes are noted along with a Halloween party at district 66 schoolhouse and various Sunday gatherings among neighbors and relatives.
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Arborville Way
H. J. Bedient
Owen
Westover Field
Mass
Gerald Stevens
Kenneth
Polk-Stromsburg
Stromsburg
W .L. Lindberg
Dean
Robert Stevens
Susan Jo
Lincoln General Hospital
Carl Bedlont
W. J. Fisher
Max Karling
Ralph Fisher
Maurice
Stouffer
Hastings
Clark Stoutffer
Goldfish
Near Archer
W. Fisher
Lyle Cockle
Near Gresham
George Otte
Martin Hoffman Jr
Ester Lackey
Lolg Cockle
Lincoln
Lloyd Blair
Edward Beckner
Robert Merchant
Let Us Send In Your Subaciia tion for the Omaha World Herald
A note urging readers to submit subscription requests for the Omaha World Herald. The item highlights eligibility and contact steps to receive the newspaper.
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The
Omaha World Herald
Polk Beats Stromsburg 20–6 In Friday Game At Polk
Polk High School defeated Stromsburg 20 to 6 with Derald Johnson scoring the first Polk TD in the second quarter and Wallace Lind adding two later touchdowns and drop kicks for extra points. Jenkins stood Stromsburg’s lone score in the fourth. Upcoming games include Guide Rock on Nov 8 and a rescheduled Clarks game on Nov 20 at Polk.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Derald Johnson
Wallace Lind
Stromsbore
Jenkins
Guide Rock
Clarks
Stromsburg High School
Polk and Clarks
Johnson
M W Willett
S A. Ramp
Bill Kingsley
Theo Larson
Darlene Licht
Oscar Jones
Floyd Lyle
Jim Sundberg
Reason Waggoner Death and Funeral in Clarks Nebraska
Reason Waggoner was born in Moultrie County Illinois on February 23 1866 and died October 28 1946 at his son in law and daughter Clarence and time Vincent Clarks Nebraska at age 80 years 8 months 5 days He lived in Polk and Merrick Counties as a farmer and married Mary Emma Krader in 1888 They had four children Myr dle Edith Mabel and Earl He joined the Primitive Baptist Church of York Nebraska in 1916 and remained active until ill health For about 12 years he was cared for by his children Surviving are three daughters Clara Vincent Ross Noble of Clarks Mrs John Gunnersen of Rio Del California and Rosa Waggoner of Hydesville California a son in law Earl Waggoner deceased a brother Simeon Waggoner of Montes Washington and a sister Grace Jinney of Kearney Neb 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Services were held at the Methodist Church in Clarks with Rev Nixon Knight officiating and pallbearers Clinton Hurd Mervin Shenk Donald Wilits Clifford Johnston Harvey Waggoner and War Haney Burial was at Polk.
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Reason Waggoner
Moultrie County
Illinois
Clarence Vincent
Clarks
Nebraska
Polk County
Merrick
Polk
Mary Emma Krader
Mrydle
Edith
Mabel
Earl
Primitive Baptist Church of
York
Ross Noble
John Gunnergson
Rio del
Calif
Rosa Waggoner
Hydesville
Simeon Waggoner
Monse
Washington
Grace Jinney
Kearney
Neb
Importance of preserving primary teeth for growth and alignment
The American Society of Dentistry for Children urges keeping first teeth healthy to aid chewing, support jaw and facial development, prevent misalignment of permanent teeth, and reduce future pain. Regular dental visits help detect cavities early. small fillings are cheaper and quicker than large ones.
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American Society of Dentistry
Thanking Voters After Election Victory
A brief note from Bliw Johnson thanks supporters for their vote of confidence in the recent general election.
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Bli W. Johnson
The God of Creation at Evangelical Free Church
The God of Creation a vivid color science film will be shown at 8:00 p m Tuesday November 12 at the Evangelical Free Church announced by Rev Milford E Olson pastor Produced by Moody Institute of Science Irvin A Moon Sc D The God of Creation is the second in the evangelistic film series following They Live Forever which had wide national showings.
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Evangelical Free Church
Milford E. Olson
Moody Institute of Science
West Coast
Moody Bible Institute
Irvin A. Moon
Dr Moon
Greens Chapel WSCS Meets with Local Entertainers
The WSCS will gather on November 11 with Mrs Lewis Berggren and Mrs Forrest Berggren hosting Pfr Rob Reiling who left Wednesday for Keesler Field Mississippi after a furlough with his mother Mrs Swan Larson and husband. The community notes list a series of local visits and family events including medical, travel, and social visits across Beatrice Fullerton Lincoln and nearby towns.
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WSCS
Lewis Berggren
Forrest Berggren
Pfr
Rob Reiling
Keesler Field
Swan Larson
Chas. Steever
Auburn
E. C. Pryor
Pryor
R. E. Myers
Denver
Beatrice
Earl Burke
Martha Myers
Burkes
Elmer Kindberg
Fullerton
Kindberg
Susan Vaughner
Marvel Berck
Lincoln
D. D. Newcomer
Douglas
Dorothy Lee Steever
Kearney
Andrew Hanson
Lyle Holm
Fairmont
Alamosa
Colo
Nels Holm
Pete Kopke
Wayland
Albert
The Swede Home Church Service Schedule
Rev. Alfield DB Franzen presides on the 21st Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled The Essence of Faith. This week includes Confirmation Class Saturday at 9 15 a.m. Next week features Ladies Aid Thursday at 2 30 p.m. and Lutheran Brotherhood at 8 45 p.m. Coming events include Thanksgiving Day services.
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Alfield
Franzen
Trinity
Lutheran Brotherhood
Local visits and family events fill Osceola region
Mrs Hannah Lindahl visits son Clarence in Wayne Nebraska this week. Mrs Bryan Graves of Central City and Mrs Jof Ostberg attend a funeral in Aurora. Mrs John Workman of Central City and James Green visit the Gree n home. New jewelry items at G T Rays Osceola. Clarence Bodine and Henry Sandell host guests in Hardville and Crete visits. Norman Reetz and Lincoln baby born November 4 at Lincoln General Hospital. The Mundt, Wilshusen, Wohl and Feekin families visit in Crete. Elmer Garner and daughter dine with Aurora family. Wayne Ramsey and daughter born November 4 at Stromsburg hospital. Will Kroger visits Central City. Jaax Schlesinger wedding dance at Parish Hall Shelby November 14. Music by Ted Schroeder. Admission 60 cents tax included. Clifford Penrose, Hazel Nelson and L W Kroger visit Linus Lind. G T Rays Osceola window features 46 assortments of rings. Sundbergs go to Omaha for Nebraska Town Electrical Council meeting. W W Norton seeks a stenographer for a law office. Osceola phone 48.
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Hannah Lindahl
Clarence Lindahl
Wayne, Neb
Bryan Graves
Central City
Jof Ostberg
Grant Johnson
Aurora
John Workman
James Green
Will Eisler
Will Green
Mundt
Raymond Titman
Elmer Garner
Lincoln
E. I. Garner
Wayne Ramsey
Stromsburg
Will Kroger
Fred Carlson
Jaax-Schlesinger
Parish
Shelby
Ted Schroeder
Clifford Penrose
Hazel Nelson
L W Kroger
Linnis Lind
Marriage license issued under county judge suit names
County Judge L. M. Merrick issues a marriage license to Evelyn Wely and Carl A. Samuelson. The ceremony was performed by Rev G. A. Randall at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday, November 3. Samuelson is proprietor of My Place Date.
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L. M. Merrick
Evelyn Wely
Carl A. Samuelson
G. A. Randall
Methodist Parsonage
Mr. Samuelson
Camp Fire Girls Hold Ceremonial Meeting
Jeanelle Kroger hosted Camp Fire Girls for a Halloween party with ceremonial services led by guardians Mrs. Merl Stromberg and Donna Lee Sundher. Members earned Honor Beads, new pledges Rugene Nelson Shirley Gordon Jeanette Cramer Roberta Carlson Kathleen Holmes, and 18 guests enjoyed themed games and refreshments.
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Jeanelle Kroger
Guardians
Merl Stromberg
Donna Lee Sundher
Rugene Nelson
Shirley Gordon
Jeanette Cramer
Roberta Carlson
Kathleen Holmes
G I Bill benefits clarified for late enlistees
Sgt. Edwin C. Driscoll at the York substation explains GI Bill rules after the October 5 deadline. Enlistees joining the Regular Army after that date may gain education benefits if they serve 90 days before the war’s official end, receiving twelve months of free education plus time served, with the Armistice date noted as 1918 and end in 1921.
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Edwin C. Driscoll
York
G. I. Il
County Extension News Sparks Urgent Help Call
County Extension notes demand for hand husking workers as mechanical pickers seek Polk County acreage. Night calls show immediate need for labor and machinery. disposal system updates and DIY installations are mentioned. Community groups discuss organizing to tackle the job amid rat concerns.
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Polk County
Dairy Improvement Association reports high service use and new members
The October Dairy Improvement Association notes 166 services with a 14.1 mile insem inator per service and approves new members including Joe Schaf and Virgil Rosenberry from Rising City. It aims for 400 Polk County farms to adopt the service. Doris Fyfe of Shelby receives the McArthur Medal for summer garden work, 4H projects, and extensive home canning. Betty Lou Peterson of Stromsburg also records significant canning and vegetable storage, plus 4H coursework.
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Dairy Improvement Association
Joe Schaf
David City
Virgil Rosenberry
Rising City
Henry Buresh
Stromsburg
Gerald C Holm
Osceola
Donald G. Hanquist
Polk
Frank Thelander
Leo Albers
W. E. Schutt
Polk County
Doris Fyfe
Shelby
McArthur
National Garden Institute
Doris
Betty Lou Peterson
Betty Lou
Social Notes From Stromsburg Community Life
Raymond Rudeen of Pine Bluffs Wyoming visited Stromsburg overnight. Daniels of Denver and Boulder relatives, and many neighbors, welcomed guests at local homes during the week. Local families hosted visitors from Omaha Polk Lincoln and Chicago. a new baby son was born to Gregory Kempf and Sylvia Younglund, in Chicago, on October 26.
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Stromsburg News
Raymond Rudeen
Pine Blufns
Wyoming
Gunnard Svensson
R. B. Williams
Denver
Boulder
Colorado
Leonard Thompson
Omaha
W. A. Atkinson
Atkinson
Dorothy’ Bouwens
Benedict
Walter Fredrickson
C. J.olson
Milton Anderson
Polk
Morris Johnson
Mary Frances Nelson
University
Lincoln
Leonanl Nelson
Marvin Fredrickson
Benson
Glen Fulton
John Barsom
Berlin
Germany
Baltimore
Maryland
Gregory Kempf
LaPorte Ave
Chicago
Kempf
Sylvia Younglund
Baby Shower Honors Janie Fredrickson at Viking Hall
A baby shower for Janie Fredrickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Mar vin Fredrickson, was held Friday evening at Viking Hall with 49 guests. Hostesses Mrs. Paul Strand Mrs. Carroll Flodman Mrs. Walter Stohl and Mrs. Vergil Flodman served a delicious lunch after games and gifts.
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Janie Fredrikkson
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Viking Hall
Paul Strand
Carroll Flodman
Walter Stohl
Vergil Flodman
Community escapes heavy snow as rains persist over two days
The community avoided the heavy snow that hit much of the state on election day. Generous rains fell through Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday, delaying farmers still with corn in the fields and keeping them from field work.
Rexall One Cent Sale Opens at Davis Pharmacy
The Rexall One Cent Sale begins Wednesday at Davis Pharmacy and runs through Saturday night. Customers get two articles for the price of one plus one cent, but quantities are limited so shoppers should hurry to secure bargains.
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Davis Pharmacy
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Polk County Couple
On November 11, 1946 Mr and Mrs J C McClure mark 50 years of marriage after tying the knot November 11, 1896. A planned Open House was canceled due to Mr McClure illness, with the Methodist Church inviting well wishers to send greetings or gifts by mail, at the church next Sunday, or to contact local coordinators.
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J.C. McClure
Polk
Methodist Church
Lloyd Kroger
Oscar Sundberg
Rolland Dahlin
Residents Visit and Travel Notes From Osceola Area
Osceola rings with family visits and travel as residents head to Lincoln, Grand Island, and Minneapolis. Florence Burke sails to St Charles Minnesota. D T Kelley hosts relatives. nursing staff Ada Stark and Stella Clouse return to San Francisco. several families attend birthdays and celebrations.
Polk stores to close all day Monday Armistice Day
All Polk stores will be closed Monday November 11 to observe Armistice Day, with exceptions for locations normally open on Sundays and holidays.
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Polk
Polk Progress Promises Better Polk with Local Ads
The Polk Progress declares its mission to improve Polk through community business support. It credits local advertisers for making its journalism possible and urges readers to back them.
Lost shepherd dog near Guy Shenk farm
A dark brown and white Shepherd dog is missing in the vicinity of the Guy Shenk farm. Call 2014 with any information.
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Guy Shenk
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