Polk High Succumbs to Clarks in Close Conference Sketch
Polk High suffers a 50 second loss as Clarks defeats Polk 6 0 in a hard fought Goldenrod Conference game. Roy Long advances Polk before a late pass by Agies fails in the end zone. Kahler's defense knocks down the final pass as Polk battles strong open field play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Polk
Polk High
Holinors
Roy Long
Agies
George Scott
Ralph Kahler
Jim Klingsporn
Norval Nielsen
Roger Long
Scott
Local Womans Club Hosts County Convention at Polk
The Polk Woman's Club hosted the County Convention of Federated Woman's Clubs at Polk Methodist Church on October 4 with about 75 registrations. New officers were elected including Mrs Severt Peterson Stromsburg President and Mrs Earl Stevens Polk Vice President. A noon luncheon for around 40 preceded a pageant The Cradle of Liberty by the Stromsburg Civic Improvement Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
Federated Woman’s Clubs
Polk Methodist Church
Faithful Workers Club
B. W. Stewart
Henry Wehr
Severt Peterson
Cradle of Liberty
Stromsburg
Swanson Carlson Wedding in Stromsburg Bride Weds Gordon Carlson
Elaine Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Swanson became the bride of Gordon A Carlson son of Alfred Carlson on October 2 1949 at a candle light ceremony in the Stromsburg Methodist Church Rev G A Randall officiated before about 100 guests. The ceremony featured gladioli and chrysanthemums and a cream rose bouquet for the bride. The couple will reside on a Polk area farm after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Swanson
Albert J. Swanson
Gordon A. Carlson
Alfred Carlson
G. A. Randall
Stromsburg
Eldon Anderson
Kenneth Bedient
Irene Stoki
Beverly Ahlquist
Homer E. Farey
Rae Jeanne Oberg
Delwin Rudeen
Lincoln
Wendell Appleton
Karen Nelson
Robert Jank
Gordon C. Carlson
Ellsworth Carlson
Max R. Swanson
Harry Nelson
Max Swanson
Claus Oberg
Ted Janky
Alice Marie Janky
Polk
Legion Auxiliary Met at Legion Hall October 10
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on October 10 with flag salute and prayers. Officers were installed by Mrs. Emma Horstman and Ella Dahlin: President Mrs. Oscar Jones Vice President Mrs. Wallace Sandell Secretary Mrs. Ivan Cramer Treasurer Mrs. Everett Green Chaplain Mrs Linnea Shafer. A party planned for October 25, donations to Veterans Hospital, and an order for 1 000 popcorn pies were noted. The program featured poems and music. 36 members attended and enjoyed lunch served by four hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Horstman
Ella Dahlin
Oscar Jones
Wallace Sandell
Ivan Cramer
Everett Green
Linnea Shafer
Jones
Veterans Hospital
Dean Myers
Rowena Light
Helen Isaacson
Hannah Hahn
Lillie Johnson
Orpha Davis
Arborville church activities report weekly gatherings
The Womans Missionary Society of Arborville Congregational met at Mrs Floyd C Merchant's home on Thursday. The Arborville Church Fellowship Meeting occurred at Dr and Mrs Clarence Reckner's home on Wednesday evening. Rev E Earle Eaton conducted a praise service at Klinger Rest Home in Aurora with Kenneth Bedient accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society
Arborville Congregational Church
Floyd C. Merchant
Arborville
Clarence Reckner
E Earle Eaton
Klinger Rest Home
Aurora
Kenneth Bedient
Body of Man Found Last Week Buried Saturday
The body found at the edge of Osceola last week was laid to rest in Osceola cemetery last Saturday. No identification has been made, and despite leads and state police visits no identity or family details have been established. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Bollinger officiating. Kepners handled the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Tinues
Rev. Bollinger
Kepners
Coffee Party Honors California Guest
Mrs Olaf Alfred and Mrs Henry Horstman hosted a coffee party at the Horstman home last Wednesday honoring Mrs Gee Calhoon sister of Mrs Albert Sundberg of California. A list of guests included Mesdames Martha Larsen Theo Larson P W Aker Oscar Sundberg Albert Sundberg W R Whitacre and Henry Sandell.
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Olaf Alfred
Henry Horstman
Horstman
Gee Calhoon
Albert Sundberg
California
Mesdames
Martha Larsen
Theo Larson
P. W. Aker
Oscar Sundberg
W. R. Whitacre
Henry Sandell
Swede Home News Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs George B Anderson and Mr and Mrs Harry Rodene and Bonnie spent Sunday at Wayne with Mr and Mrs Waldo Rodene. Mrs Nellie Olson visited Mead relatives. Adolph Anderson and sons of Wausa with Mrs Leonard Johnson and son of Bloomfield visited Richard Lundgren home. Marlene Johnson weekend with Lottie Lee McClean near Benedict. Edith Johnson entertained visitors Saturday afternoon. Shocking field of cane for Ralph Jones who has been ill. Mabel Olson hosted Sunday dinner with relatives from Wausa Bloomfield and Martin Gestrine family. Vergil Flodman and Junior were Sunday guests of Carroll Flodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Anderson
Harry Rodene
Bonnie
Wayne
Waldo Rodene
Nellie Olson
Mead
Adolph Anderson
Wausa
Leonard Johnson
Bloomfield
Richard Lundgren
Marlene Johnson
Lottie Lee McClean
Benedict
Edith Johnson
Herman Carlson
Herman Jones
Verner Gustafson
Floyd Lindquist
Paul Gustafson
Rudolph Swanson
Isaac
Elving Swanson
David
Paul Jones
Ralph Jones
Mabel Olson
Martin Gestrine
WSCS Meeting Highlights At Polk Methodist
The Polk Methodist WSCS met last Thursday with about 30 members and guests. Mrs. Richard Widga served as receiving hostess. Leaders Mesdames Lloyd Kroger Arnold Isaacson and Pearl Jack presented a lesson on schools supported by the WSCS. Hostesses Mesdames R L Peterson Hennie Seymour Mabel Benjamin and Everett Green served a luncheon with poetry centerpieces on each table.
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Polk Methodist
WSCS
Richard Widga
Lloyd Kroger
Arnold Isaacson
Pearl Jack
R. L. Peterson
Hennie Seymour
Mabel Benjamin
Everett Green
Poe
Community Guests Share Dinners and Celebrations
Mr and Mrs Lowell Cahoon of Benedict were guests in Benedict Thursday at the Albert Sundberg home. The Stiaut and Raymond families of Friend joined Friday dinner at Martin Hofman Sr. home. Sid Crow and family honored on Sid’s birthday with visiting guests Lloyd Van Housen and Clem Meerkatz. Mrs Gee Calhoon left Saturday for San Diego. Lawrence Hoffmann of Benedict called on Martin Hoffman Sr Tuesday evening. Ernest Timmon and family of Hordville visited M Johnson’s home Sunday. Mrs Fred Blase dinner guest at Max Jones home then they visited Hampton. L R Price and daughter of Thayer spent Tuesday evening with Ralph Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cahoon
Benedict
Albert Sundberg
Bill Stiaut
Raymond
Friend
Martin Hofman Sr
San Diego
Calif
Lawrence Hoffman
Martin Hoffman, Sr
Ernest Timmon
Hordville
M. Johnson
Fred Blase
Max Jones
Hampton
L. R. Price
Thayer
Ralph Peterson
Polk Group Hosts Young Adult Rally at Polk Church
The Young Adult Group of Polk Methodist Church hosted a sub district rally Sunday night drawing about 100 from Osceola Central City Fairview Aurora Clarks Polk and Sutton visitors. A 630 p m dish dinner followed by a program led by Fairview Central City and Rev Max Christopher emphasized learning social fellowship and devotional material with district president R O Peterson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Methodist Church
Polk
Osceola
Central City
Fairview
Aurora
Clarks
Sutton
Franklin
Bollinger
Hanson
Max Christopher
R. O. Peterson
Glen Hill
Paul Walker
Polk High School News Highlights Local Seals Drive and Events
The County Superintendent returns Polk's Christmas Seal Drive share of 29.07 dollars toward a forthcoming X-ray mobile unit, with 21.83 dollars from earlier drives also allocated for chest X-rays. Polk teachers receive a WSCS sponsored reception, and Haberman Studios will photograph the senior class. The MHarvest of Harmony march at Grand Island features Polk participation with band performances and a parade ending at Lie Derkranz Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive M. McBeth
Polk
Benson Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ed Benson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 2 with friends bringing a lunch. Guests included Mrs Joe Johnson Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson Mr and Mrs Harry Carlson Mr and Mrs George Larson Mr and Mrs Hans Meline Mrs Ida Peterson Nels Hall and Mr and Mrs Elwyn Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Benson
Joe Johnson
Rudolph Gustafson
Harry Carlson
George Larson
Hans Meline
Ida Peterson
Nels Hall
Elwyn Johnson
CCC Announces Crib Requirements for 1949 Corn Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation outlines crib requirements for the 1949 corn loan program. Temporary cribs require a floor raised for ventilation and a semi permanent room above the corn for airflow. Permanent cribs with driveway storage need double walls for ventilation. If driveways lack flooring, temporary floors must be elevated. The 1949 loan rate is expected about forty cents below last year.
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The
Commodity Credit Corporation
Polk Band to Attend Harvest of Harmony Grand Island
Twenty high school bands from four divisions will perform at Grand Island's Harvest of Harmony festival on Saturday October 15. The morning parade will feature 29 rural hall county floats with a massed-band concert in Memorial Stadium at 1 30 p m. The event offers free admission and awards ratings from excellent to average. Also Shelby Wesleyan Methodist Church to lay corner stone Sunday October 16 at 3 p m with Dr Frank E Fouts and local officers attending.
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Johnson Bros
Chevrolet Garage
Polk
Grand Island
Elm Street
Liederkranz
Hall County
Curtis School of Agriculture
Ravenna
Neligh
Gothenburg
Red Cloud
Fairmont
Ord
Aurora
Albion
Central City
Loup City
Cozad
St. Paul
David City
Scotia
Ansley
Stromsburg
Chapman and Polk
Memorial Stadium
Harvest of Harmony Entertainment
Wesleyan Methodist
Shelby
Frank E. Fouts
Lincoln
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Hasti
York
Gaylen Holmes
Darrell Shostrom
Lavelle
Cubs
Bulldogs
Goldenrod
J. Holmes
Dale Nyberg
Flodman
Anderson
Light
Shostrom
Nielsen
Klingsporn
Ahn
Long
G. Holmes
Jofto” Hun Nes
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Mrs. Solberg
Chicago
Mrs. Bentzinger
Lundell
Milwaukee
Wis
Mrs
Frank Davis
Kenneth Davis
Legion Auxiliary Met
American Legion Auxiliary
Arborville Way
Swede Home News
Mrs. Vergil Flodman
Junior
Carroll Flodman
Polk High School News
Gether
PHS
Haberman Studios
Hastings
Elment
CCC
Polk Band
Harvest OF Harmony
Geronimo
Preston Foster
Elen Drew
Andy DeVine
Ma and Pa Kettle
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Little Women Barkleys
Broadway
Polk Womans Club
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Kroger’s Store
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