Election of Officers at Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Lemuel P. Willcghx Unit No 160 elected officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank W. Davis. Officers include President Mrs A Isaacson and Secretary Mrs C R Peterson with committee chairmanships assigned for Americanism Rehabilitation Child Welfare and others. A County Convention was planned for Shelby on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion 1 Auiliary Lemuel P. Wilcggx
Frank W. Davis
A. Isaacson
A. W. Shafer
C. R. Peterson
O. Sundberg
H. Horstman
Rolland Dahlin
Isaacson
Shelby
Wilbur Whitacre
Maurice Lindburg
Carl Steelquist
Fidae
Sees the President Carl Steelaulét Visits Chicago
Carl Steelaulét spent days in Chicago and heard President Roosevelt deliver a widely criticized address. He says large hotel crowds gathered around radios to listen to the Minnesota Nebraska football game during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Steelaulét
Chicago
Roosevelt
Carl
Former Polk County Woman Files 13452 Promise Breach Suit
Mildred E. Honnell, once of Polk County, sues Fred Campbell of Lincoln for 13452 alleging he proposed marriage on dates in 1927 and planned a 1936 wedding. Campbell, now in Lincoln, denies all claims and says he never knew of her wish to marry until suit was filed. He recounts meetings and shared housing with Honnell and recounts an incident with her while with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Mildred E. Honnell
Fred Campbell
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Honnell
Mildred Johnson
Campbell
Hannell
Flea Club Meets at Mrs Herbes Home Wednesday
The Flea Club gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Howard Herbes for its regular meeting.
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Howard Herbes
Local Social News Highlights From Hordville and Nearby
Families and visitors gather for birthdays reunions and dinners across Hordville Polk and Stromsburg. Attendees include the Erickson and Nelson families with travels to Houston Illinois and Nebraska City. The Gospel Team from Stromsburg led Sunday church services as Rev Pfoutz visits the district. a group headed to Iowa to harvest corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Bodine
Oscar Sundberg
Polk
Will, Cohagan
Gerald
Lois
McConnell
Paul Jones
Lawrence Erickson
Ella Peterson
Franklin Stettner
Don Shields
Houston
Texas
Esther Erickson
Charles
York
Nels Nelson
Beverley
Betty Gustafson
Carroll Erickson
Iowa
Harlan Peterson
Vancil Bjorkman
Edward Shader
Gordon
Conrad Peterson
Melvin Stone
Roy Ottergren
RC. Gustafson
Omaha
Frank King
Ivan King
Ira Black
Fullerton
Earl Black
Fairview
Willard Black
Central City
Ivan
Rev. Pfoutz
George Ing
Amboy
Illinois
West Coast
Injured in Car Crash Near Town
Mrs. Bert Warnick and her daughter Dorothy were injured Monday when their car skidded on gravel, overturned into a ditch east of town, and struck a telephone pole. Arthur Gustafson aided them to Dr. Westfall for treatment. Mrs. Warnick suffered facial, head, and arm cuts requiring seven stitches. Dorothy’s injuries were less serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Warnick
Dorothy
Polk Commercial Club Holds First Fall Meeting
The Polk Commercial Club will meet in the ICCF dining room Monday evening October 18. Members are urged to attend as several important matters will be discussed and a luncheon will be served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Commercial Club
1.C.C.F
Annual Farmers Union Meeting Set for Stromsburg This Thursday
The fifth district Farmers Education and Co operative Union holds its annual meeting at Scott's Hall Stromsburg on Thursday Oct 21 starting at 10 am. Speakers include Mr Negley state educational director and Mr Herron editor of the Nebraska Union Farmer. Negley will show moving pictures and dinner is served by Green's Chapel ladies aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union
Lancaster
Cass, Sarpy, Saunders
Seward
Butler, Polk
York
Hamilton
Scott’s Hall
Stromsburg
Negley
Farmers Union
Herron
Nebraska Union Farmer
Green's Chapel
Stark’s Cob Pile Attracts Local Curiosity
A note from the community asks if Lester Stark has hired a watchman to guard his large cob pile in the back of his garage. Witnesses say cobs are worth five cents each, making Stark’s display potentially valuable for local youngsters to view with permission granted for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Stark
Les
Mr. Stark
Rotary club hears China message and local visits
Osceola members receive a congratulatory letter from Nangou China via Mr. Benjamin, former Polk schools superintendent. Local social news notes several trips visiting relatives in Swedeburg Harvard Ashland and Omaha, plus club meetings, prizes, and upcoming events across Osceola and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Swedeburg
Wesley Chapel Club
Mary Dunn
Violet Luft
Teachers Bridge Club
Violette Carlson
Otelia Johnson
Evelyn Scholz
Betty Schinzel
Raymond Branting
Fred Adkins
Harvard
Roy Adkins
Omaha
Howard Peterson
W. A. Peterson
Oakland
Polk County
Omaha World Herald
Arlene Steeple
Wilbur
Nebraska
J. E. Steeple
George Inness
Leon Merrick
Russell Snugg
Kensington
Joel Hanson
Albert Monkman
G. ‘Greenwood
E. Klein
L. R. Israel
Pat Samuelson
Bob
York
Frank Mills
Orville Mickey Lyle
Doris Jean
A. Westergren
Thayer
D.N. Schewe
Osceola
Yona
August Anderson
Women's Club Meets at Alfred Home for Nebraska Program
The Women's Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. O. F. Alfred's home with Mrs. A. Issacson assisting. Mrs. O. Sundberg and Mrs. R. Allison led the program. Mrs. Dc. Peterson and Mrs. R. J. San performed a piano duet. The topic was Historical and Geographical Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Club
O. F. Alfred
A. Issacson
O. Sundberg
R. Allison
Dc. Peterson
R. J. San
Nebraska
Sundbergs Visit Grand Island on Thursday
Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg were visitors in Grand Island on Thursday with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sundberg
Grand Island
Alfalfa Seed Payoff Sparks Polk County Contest
Neal McNaught sold 75 bushels for 1170 dollars from 35 acres. Guy Shenk deposited 2056 dollars for 112 bushels grown on the same acreage. Some seed brought 18.46 dollars per bushel. J J Belsley of Omaha owns the farm. Local farmers report strong alfalfa profits this year, proving Polk County land can reward careful cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Neal McNaught
Guy Shenk
Citizens State Bank
J. J. Belsley
Omaha
West Side Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Events
West Side residents record a busy period with hunts for work in Moline and various weekend visits. Miss Florence Anderson visits from Omaha, Fern Schwitzer from Polk stays with LaVern Fredrickson, and church groups plan meetings in Swede Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jones
Delmar Boden
Moline
Iowa
Florence Anderson
Omaha
Ellen Anderson
Fern Schwitzer
Polk
LaVern Fredrickson
Ladies Aid
Herman Fredrickson
Herman Carlson
Luther League
Ed Oberg
Gunnard Samuelson
California
Tom Meachnie Taylor
Los Angeles
Tim Meacham
Oscar Fredrickson
Roy Glasser
Dree McNeely
Clarks
Ralph Kahler
Grant Willits
Clair Willits
Raymond John
John Matson
Albion
Frank Barton
Fred Bergins
York
Ley
Kenneth Larson
Wahoo
Des Moines
Blanche Nelson
St. Edwards
Albert Pierson
Raymond Meisinger
Seward
Irene Jones
Albert Jones
C. A. Sward
Loup Valley
Hampton
George Anderson
Elmer Johnson
H. S. Birthday Club
Carl Thelander
Verna Jones
Luther College
Mrs
Peer couple heads to Perry Missouri for corn picking
Mr and Mrs Virgil Peer left Sunday for Perry Missouri where Mr Peer will pick corn. The trip is described as a routine farm errand with no complications reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Virgil Peer
Perry, Missouri
Mr. Peer
Polk County Rural Electrification Progress Report
E G Ekstrand reports the Polk County Rural Electrification Project is advancing well with 210 miles of poles staked and over 100 miles set. About 40 miles of wire strung and meters ordered, transformers due November 1, with 700 units to arrive by train from Kansas City for Stromsburg county headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
E. G. Ekstrand
REA
Ekstrand
Carl Sunberg
Kansas City
Stromsburg
Obituary Notes From Stromsburg Area Then and Now
Funeral services were held for Hulda Lindholm, long-time Polk County resident, with survivors including Johnson siblings and Lundborg and Johnson sisters. Frank Donelson, 67, honored in Stromsburg with burial at Morrill, after a major operation in New York. Local club activities include D A R Elijah Gove chapter, Jiggs Club Kensington, P E O meeting in Fairmont, and Osceola residents attending events in Stromsburg.%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Lindholm
Polk County
Evangelical Covenant Church
Stromsburg
Frank Donelson
H. F. Haverland
E. C. Staley
M. E. Church
Donelson
Aw York Hospital
A. D. Morrill
Omaha
L. H. Headstrom
Jennie Stanton
Mary Buckley
Fairmont
Arborville Club and neighbors share social week
Arborville residents report hosting and visiting events across the week. Mrs Samuel Charles entertained the Grace Chapel Club with Mrs Leanda Bowers assisting. visitors included Mrs Clarence Levens from Omaha and local families attended birthdays, church events, and family gatherings in homes around Arborville and Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Charles
Grace Chapel Club
Leanda Bowers
Clarence Levens
Omaha
Harvey Wochner
York
Ellis
Robert White
Iowa
Ernest Ratliff
Colorado
Clarence Stevens
Canada
H. J. Bedient
L. A. Burgess
O’neill
Nebraska
Charles Burgess
Sunny
Marcella
A. V. Erickson
Hordville
Robert McMurrin
Lewis Stark
Aurora
Harold Bedient
Wayland Church
Young Peoples
Arborville
Edward Beckner
Marian Bedient
Daniel Ice
Fred
David Riley
Wyoming
E. C. Cramer
Larry
Polk
H. A. Cramer
Raymond Shockey
Floyd
Emory Cramer
I. W. E. Bedient
Waco
Fred Bedient
Harold’'Stark
Lewis
Stark
Will Bedient
George Dorsey
Sam Charles
Margaret Pickrel
Nelson King
Clarence ‘Stevens
Mervin Samuvels
Jolly Workers 4-H Club
Thais Belle Lackey
Ester Lackey
John Bills
Central City
Clark Stouffer
Clarence Reckner
Blue Valley
Charles Scheapler
Jerry Werth
Columbus
Fred Debberstein
County Pasture Meet to Be Held Tuesday
County pasture meeting set for Tuesday October 19 at 1 30 P M in Osceola courthouse to discuss temporary or emergency pasture crops. Lincoln agrofiomst Gilbert Webster and Agricultural Agent Kelly will lead with Polk county farmers sharing experiences. An Omaha 1937 Pasture Contest banquet will be announced at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Osceola
Farm Bureau
Gilbert Webster
Agrofiomist
Lincoln
Kelly
Polk County
Omaha
Weiner roast at Buckleys park in Stromsburg
Mr and Mrs Charles Eckles and family of Gresham and Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg and family enjoyed a weiner roast at Buckleys park Stromsburg on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eckles
Gresham
Oscar Sundberg
Buckley’s Park
Stromsburg
Polk County builds new school house addition
The Polk County school board District No 72 advertises for sealed bids to add to the Polk school building. Plans by architect J F Reynolds are on file with Carl Steelquist. Construction must start within ten weeks and finish by May 1 1938, weather permitting. Local labor will be used where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk County
J. F. Reynolds
Carl Steelquist
P.W.A
Medical Facts Review of Birth Rates and Health Trends
The Census Bureau reports a U S birth rate of 16 6 per thousand in 1936 continuing a two year decline with New Mexico highest and New Jersey lowest. Death rate at 11 5 per thousand marks a 1929 level high due to heat and respiratory deaths. The piece notes cancer trends, medical education, vitamin E discoveries, and solar observation tips from the Naval Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Census Bureau
District of Columbia
New Mexico
New Jersey
Census Bureau
Boys and Girls Subscriptions Offer From Polk Progress
The Polk Progress invites readers to collect subscriptions to American Boy and Boy's Life with two renewals or one new subscription. The offer runs after school tomorrow night and may be withdrawn at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Boy Magazine
Polk Progresy
America Boy
Boy Scouts
Boy’s Life Magazine
Scouts Ofmerica
Progress
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Lincoln Nebraska State Journal
the State Journal
Commercial Club
West Side
Cleo Cramer
Stever
Alice Water
Cliff Cramer
Little
Victor
Conyright
W. Mn, Uy
The
Polk County Medical Society
American Medical Association
U. S. Naval Observatory
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