Polking Around Weather Records From Local Observers
The item notes weather data from records supplied by Dick including a Weather Bureau chart for Arborville with observer E. D. Smith. It shows 1894 as the driest year with 13.09 inches and 1902 as the wettest with 41.48 inches. Also included is a Laclede chart with A. T. Giauque as observer covering 1901 and 1902. A Polk chart spans 1949 to 1962 with 1959 mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Arborville
E. D. Smith
Laclede
A. T. Giauque
Polk
Graveside rites for 13 year old Elizabeth Hulme
Graveside services for Elizabeth Hulme of Beatrice State Home were held at Arborville cemetery with attendance by Sybil Hulme Joan and George Otte of Boulder Colorado. Overnight guests included Ted Otte family. Observers listed include Arnold Isaacson K L Stewart and Eldon Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hulme
Beatrice State Home
Arborville
Sybil Hulme
Joan
George Otte
Boulder, Colo
Ted Otte
Silver Wedding Observed For Stellars Twenty Fifth
A belated Polk Park anniversary marked Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stellars 25th wedding anniversary last Sunday afternoon. They received a silver gift. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Glad of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones and family of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Glad, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Glad and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Rodine, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rodine and family, and Mrs. Lillie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Park
Fred Stellars
Lewis Glad
Omaha
Gene Jones
Columbus
Edwin Glad
Gordon Glad
Wilmer Rodine
Roland Rodine
Lillie Johnson
Reed Couple Honored by Ramseys on Daughter Birthday
Mr and Mrs Henry Reed were guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Ramsey on Monday evening last week in honor of their daughter's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Wayne Ramsey
Mission Fall Festival and Local Society Notes
The North Blue Doings column covers the Immanuel Lutheran Church Mission Fall Festival on September 8 with 275 in attendance, guest speakers Professor Kupke and Rev. Enno Schuelke, and a birthday lunch. It also details visitors for 50th anniversary congratulations, school plans, church events, weddings, and a Ladies Aid meeting on September 4 focusing on segregation discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Ladies Aid Society
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kupke
Concordia Teachers College
Seward
Enno Schuelke
Flora Deuker
Central City
LaVern Schulze
Henry Schulzer
Bertha Rhode
Denise Schulze
Herman Buckendahl
Bob
Pat
August Klug
Battle Creek
Arlan Warneke
Elmer Wilshusen
Marvin Bankson
Bradley
Dayle Klingsporn Land
Greg
Robert Stohl
Osceola
Ray Rohde
Bradshaw
Carl Mundt
Gwynnel Johnson
Louis Bamesberger
Hampton
Clarnece Rahrs
Ray Stunkel
Morris Fisher
Emil Wilshusen
Swede Plain MYF Starts Year With Picnic Supper
The Swedelain MYF opened the year with a church lawn picnic on Sunday. Bonnie Carlson presided as last year’s president. Three new members joined: Dick Dittmer, Vickie Ehn, and Joyce Widga. Officers elected: Roger Moris president, Louise Morris vice president, Delores Anderson secretary treasurer, Joyce Widga reporter. Leaders named Irene Carlson. sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Widga. A hayrack ride is planned for Sept. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Lawn
Bonnie Carlson
Dick Dittmer
Vickie Ehn
Joyce Widga
Roger Moris
Louise Morris
Delores Anderson
Irene Carlson
Lloyd Widga
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Polking
Graveside Services
Arnold Isaacson
K. L. Stewart
Eldon Johnson
del Monte NO
del Monte Pineapple
del Monte Tomato
Morton
SWIFT
IGA Garden Run Peas
Oleo
Swift’s
van Camp
Fairacres Royal
Z Galins
IOC
Utah
Bartlett Pears
Stromberg’s
IGA
Jeanelle Carlson
Harold Carlson
North Blue Doings
Will Blase
Henry Worth
Ella Rudy
Harold Miller
Ilos Ostberg
Glen Babcock
Sadie Clark
Paul Strand
Roy Glasser Sr
T. A. Stevens
Floyd Miller
Mms
Alvin Smith
Jeanelle
Lincoln
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Moris Fisher
Carl
Gilbert Roehrs
Kenneth Wilshusen
Marvin Schulze
Verlin Johnson
Curtis Hoffman
Lawrence Hoffman
Darlene Jensen
Allan Klute
G. W. Klute
Stanley Hoover
Staplehurst
W. D. Richardson
Duane Blase
Jerry Larson
Dale Quick
Darold Hoffman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ronald Joseph
Donald Richson
Arlene Helms
Stanley
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