Special Meetings At Free Mission Church
The Free Mission Church hosts a series of special meetings with Rev A J Thornwall field secretary and evangelist of the Evangelical Free Church at large as guest speaker. Sessions run evenings at 7 30 through Sunday October 18 with Swedish language services Thursday and Friday at 2 00 led by Rev Thorswell. Thornwall will speak both morning and evening on Sunday. The public is welcome.
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Free Mission Church
A. J. Thornwall
Evangelical Free Church At
Thorswell
Thornwall
Osceola Club Hosts Gov Cochran Talks Highway Plans
Osceola Governor Cochran addressed about 100 at the Osceola Community Club luncheon in Hotel Rapp. He discussed the state highway system and No 16 through Osceola, assuring it will become a main state highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Osceola
Enoch Boden
Grant Willets
Clair Willets
Reynold Peterson
Forrest Seward
Charlies Moser
Hugo DeBere
B E. Finecv
Clair Wiljets
HBH Bridge Club
Otto Horst
Lynn Brigham
Charles Massie
Progressive Shepherd's Club
Harold
J Fleetwood
Lincoln
Frank Sanderson
Carrol
Iowa
Rudolph Carlson
Albert E Johnson
Paul Melin
Nebraska
Axtell
Trued
Stromsburg
Maple Leaf Club
Sam Cadwell
Valley Church
Fred Wescoat
Vote to Repeal Double Liability in State Banks
During the last legislative session both chambers voted to submit to voters in November a constitutional amendment to do away with the double liability of stockholders in state banks. Advocates say modern banking, supervision, and exams render the provision unnecessary and repeal would support sound banking.
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House
Senate
Polk Woman's Club delegates attend county convention
A group of Polk Woman's Club members attended the county convention at the Methodist Church in Stromsburg on Friday. The attendees named include Mrs Henry Sandell Mrs Arnold Isaacson Mrs Albert Sundberg Mrs Oscar Sundberg Mrs Oscar Jones Mrs Howard Herbes Irene and Dorothy Whitacre Betty Jo Alfred and Phyllis Staalenist. A musical program was presented by Irene and Dorothy Whitacre and Betty Jo Alfred and Phyllis Staalenist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman’s Club
Stromsburg
Henry Sandell
Arnold Isaacson
Albert Sundberg
Oscar Sundberg
Oscar Jones
Howard Herbes
Irene
Dorothy Whitacre
Betty Jo Alfred
Phyllis Staalenist
Weekend Guests and Local Obituaries in Stromsburg
Stromsburg details a series of social visits from Col umbus Gothenburg Leigh and Carleton with hosts the Clif ford Smith Hanquist and Toole families. It notes obituaries for Harlan J. Smith and Mrs. Chris Gilbert, plus church and funeral services and a NebrMinneball game attendance.
Entertaining Out-of-Town Guests for Eaton and Isley
A social afternoon at the Methodist Church honored Mr. and Mrs. John Eaton and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Isley of Iowa. Over 80 relatives and friends attended with well filled baskets. Guests included Will and Clyde Green, T. A. Stevens, Will Stevens, Glen Green, J. C. McClure, Lawrence Sundberg, Floyd Miller, Irvin Anderson, Lloyd Hahn of Stromsburg, Keith Green, Ed Nelson, Jack Rice, Margaret and Vivian Anderson, Marjorie Helsing, Gust Sawyer of Lincoln, and Georgie Gould.
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John Eaton
Gilbert Isley
Iowa
Methodist Church
Will Green
Clyde Green
T. A. Stevens
Will Stevens
Glen Green
J. C. McClure
Lawrence Sundberg
Republican Rally in Stromsburg Draws Large Crowd
County wide event hosted by the county central committee and the Young Republicans drew a large crowd in the city park under favorable weather. Speakers included Rev Carl E Haterius and Arthur Denny with music by Stromsburg high school band and local entertainers.
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Stromsburg
County Central Committee
J. C. Payne
Carl E. Haterius
Arthur Denney
Congress
First National Bank
Landon
Knox
East and West Stromsburg
Augusta Slusser
Blanche Clifford
Park Hotel
P. B. Campbell
Osceola
Haterius
Arthur J. Denny
Merle Carlson
London
Ivan Bengtson
Winona Olson
Scott Hall
Cator
Hordville Social Calls Entertained at Larson Homes
Mrs Leonard Peterson and Mrs John Peterson visited Floyd Larson on Monday. Friday afternoon guests at Albert Larson’s home included Mr and Mrs Floyd Larson and baby Oscar Larson and Frank Larson along with Mrs Wickstron of Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Peterson
John Peterson
Floyd Larson
Albert Larson
Oscar Larson
Frank Larson
Wickstron
Central City
Ivan Anderson
Pender
Ed Palmberg
E. B
Nels Nelson
H. M. Campbell
Will Campbell
Frank King
Iola Lifdbloom
Martin Ottergren
Aver
Grandpa McMurrin
A. V. Erickson
Joe Campbell
Clarence Bryant
Art Emken
Polk
Charles Burgess
Hariet
Marcella
Fred Bedient
Arborville
Mary McMurrin
Prairie Island
Chas. Buch Finch
Fullerton
Lorraine
Delores
Eugene Lampshire
Arvid Stranberg
Omaha
R C. Gustafson
L. P Jones
Grand Island
Frank Carlson
Walter
Stanley Carlson
Emil Stranberg
Rudolph Nyberg
Merlin
Edwin Nyberg
Anderson
Forty Years Ago Members Attend Arborville Church
The Arborville Congregational Church hosted a reunion on October 11 inviting former Congregational party crowd members from forty years past. A morning service featured an old-time choir and a picnic dinner followed by hymns and specials performed by Mrs. Recknor and her daughter. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Loomer from about 60 miles away, with many others visiting from York, Hastings, Polk, Grand Island, and Omaha.
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Marjorie Monroe
Columbus
Tra Banta
Walter Dale
Alden Johnson
Gothenburg
D. F. Clifford
Elijah Gover A. R
Nellie
Martha Smith
A. Toren
J L. Hedbloom
Polk
Hedbloom
Baptist Church
Elmer Hanquist
Edna Olson
Leigh
Stanton Moore
Omavh
A W Nelson
Omebh
Minneapolis
Vernon Henkel
Carleton
Eric Erickson
Omaha
Vill
Harlan J. Smith
Henry Smith
Wayland
L. M. Albrecht
York
R. E. Covey
A. Hartman
Stromsburg
Chris Gilbert
Evan. Covenant Church
Simon Carlson
Gilbert
Arborville Congregational Church
R. E Merchant
F. N. Recknor
Cash Newman
George Tilden
Hasttings
Roy Stouffer
C. A. Whittemore
Daisy D. Maurer
Grand Island
Silver Wedding Anniversary Honored For Mr and Mrs Schmidt
A surprise party celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Schmidt on Saturday October 10 with friends and relatives delivering baskets for a hearty dinner. A midnight lunch and a mock wedding provided amusement as relatives including the Van Hausens and H Van Hausen of York joined. The couple received gifts such as ten silver dollars and a silver adornment, and guests departed wishing many more happy anniversaries.
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Bernhard Schmidt
Henry Schmidt
Walter
Joe Klinkacele
Shelton
Albert Plasek
Phillips
Don Schmidt
Bradshaw
Fred Schmidt
Poole
Deeds
Rockville
van Hausen
H. van Hausen
York
Schmidt
Democratic Banquet Set with Norton to Speak at Viking Hall
Osceola official Hon W W Norton will headline the Democratic Banquet at Viking hall on Wednesday October 21 at 8 PM. The program includes a German Band and several vocal numbers. Tickets are available from Dr D H Westfall.
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W. W. Norton
Osceola
Viking Hall
D. H. Westfall
Obituary for Nels L Larson Pioneer Farmer of Polk County
Nels L Larson born April 14 1849 in Skona Sweden died October 9 at 87.5 years after a long farming life in Illinois and Nebraska. He married Ingred Johnson in 1871 and had five children Mary Emma Hannah Ella and Frank. Survived by five children eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral by Brauer Funeral Home conducted by Rev Pengelly and burial at Swede Plain Cemetery.
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Nels L. Larson
Skona
Sweden
America
Knoxville
Illinois
Galva
Ingred Johnson
Polk County
Nebraska
Polk
Larson
Mary
Emma
Hannah
Ella
Frank
Mr. Larson
P. T. Larson
F. N. Larson
Ella Shenk
Mary Larson
Emma Slater
North Platte
Hannah Fightmaster
York
Frank Larson
Brauer Funeral Home
EE. Pengelly
Methodist Church
Swede Plain Cemetery
Arborville Social Roundup Notes From Local Visits
Arborville residents share visits with neighbors and relatives from Granger Mitchell Fullerton Polk Denver Newport Stromsburg and Hampton. Birthday celebrations honor Robert McMurrin aged 85 with many family friends in attendance. The Grace Chapel Club met at Mrs Ellison’s home and several notable visitors were listed throughout the week.
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Walter Nelson and Son
Herbert Mundt
Lyle Cockle
Henry Kisler
Granger
Wyoming
Mitchell
W. Nelson and Son
Albert Nelson
Harold Bedient
C C
Clarence Bryant
Polk
Donald McMurrin
Clarks
Arthur Empkin
C C. Burgess
Fred Bedient
A V. Erickson My
Otis Waack
Pete Schrader
York
Joe Charles
Denver
Colo
Sam Charles
Lynn Erwin
Sauuday
Frank Merchant
Avra Hayman
Newport
Oregon
Theo. Otto
Hayman
Will Hudson
Milo Ellison
Grace Chappel Club
Florence Guindinger
Pengelly
F. A. Adelson
Myr
Lloyd Widga Myr
Swede Home area notices and gatherings reported
Local families and guests are listed from Swede Home and surrounding areas. The notes describe visits to and from the Fredrickson, Sealey, Bush, Flodman, Headley, Larson, Adelson, Widgen, Samuelson, Crozier, Carlson, Ekstrom, Chindgren, Anderson, and Matson households across Polk Genoa Osceola York and Lincoln, with church and community events noted.
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Earl Fredrickson
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Axel Fredrickson
Morris Sealey
Central City
Pete Stromberg
Geo. Bush
Glenn Wieseman
Wright
Geo. Wright
York
Moore
Polk
Lloyd Widgen
Ed Widga
Marvin Fredrickson
Mirs. I. Flodman
Alvena Anderson
Earl Samuelson
Henry Crozier
Genoa
Thelma Crozier
Superior
John Carlson
Osceola
A. Ekstrom
Gust Chindgren
Chas, Anderson
Polk County Farmers to Convene Conservation Meetings
Polk County farmers gather for a series of community meetings led by Agricultural Agent Kelly to suggest a 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program. Meetings occur Oct 19 and 20 at listed school and court locations with farm women urged to attend.
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Polk County
Kelly
Clear Creek
Ball School
Canada
Osceola
Court House di
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
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Woman’s Club
Raymond Shocker
Emery Cramer
Tietenee
Hordville News
Arborville Church
Virgil Erickson
Kenneth Sayles
Lavenne
Paul Jones
Shirley
Mary Erickson
Lawrence Erickson
Chas. Nelson
Hagline
West
Ruth
Portland
Ora
John Weburg
Marie
Ronald
Richard
Mildred
Naomi Nyberg
Pauline Phillips
Marie Branting
Glayds Carlson Delores Lampshire
Beverly
Betty Gustafson
Jean Wallin
Roger
Dorothy
Frickson
Carolyn Holmes
Roger Benson
Marcia Bankson
O. Bodine
Fedostir
Arborville News
Gertrude Flick
Sop. Morris
Mr. Westfall
Wayne Fisher
Ar. White
Pete F. Lely
Dell Clark
Day Vera
Percy "Gray
Scot
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