57 Years of Happy Married Life in Polk County
This week’s Bouquet honors Ames and Mrs. Lind for 57 years of marriage in Polk County. The Linds, longtime farmers turned retirees, have deep Baptist church ties, with Mrs. Lind teaching the Bible class and Mr. Lind serving as deacon and choir member. Their family includes Emma Anderson, Lillie, Winnie, and Lloyd, all active in local education, religion, or farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Lind
Polk County
Polk
Lind
Pete Ehn
Sweden
Linds
Lloyd
Lillie
Four Polk County youths inducted into armed forces
Four young men from Polk County departed Thursday to enter the armed forces. The inductees are Wallace W. Glatter, Shelby LaVaughn A. Adelson, Stromsburg Ness E. Braithwait, and Shelby Forrest H. Bahm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Wallace W. Glatter
Shelby LaVaughn
A. Adelson
Stromsburg
Ness E. Braithwait
Shelby Forrest H. Bahm
Shelby
Used shotgun for sale at Floyds Phillips 66
Local brief notes a used shotgun available for purchase inquire at Floyds Phillips 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Floyd
Second and Third Graders Complete Reading Review
Both second and third grades finish reviewing last year’s reading books. The second grade now reads Winston’s Along The Way. The third grade reads Winston’s Faraway Ports.
School Activities Chronicle Report
The seventh and eighth grades completed their Junior Scholastic copies and started Social Studies map work. The Senior Class organized officers and prepared for football game advertising with merchants and a Friday night game against Genoa at Polk. Announcements were arranged with Balfour Co for senior contracts. Faculty attended a Goldenrod Conference meeting in Osceola. Questionnaires were sent to parents to survey child disease experiences to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tney
Genoa
Polk. Phs
Marlyce Shostrom
Annette Wilshusen
Sec
Marilyn Johnson
Treas
Jeanelle Kroger
Bob Peterson
Balfour Co
Goldenrod
Osceola
Walbur
Berger
Clarks
Bauer
Chiildren
Myers Family Returns From Midwest Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dean Myers returned home Sunday from a vacation trip in Wisconsin and Minnesota. En route they visited the Earl Rasmussen family in Madison Nebraska and Mrs Myers parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Beck in Poole as well as Mr and Mrs Chas Myers in Phillips. The Myers girls Lynda and Jolene visited grandparents at Poole and Phillips respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Myers
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Earl Rasmussen
Madison
Nebraska
Myers
Lewis Beck
Poole
Chas. Myers
Phillips
Lynda
Jolene
Lindebergs Visit Sisters in Sioux City Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Lindeberg of Sioux City Iowa spent Saturday and Sunday in the homes of his sisters Mrs Nels Pearson and Mrs O F Alfred during a family visit in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Lindeberg
Sioux City
Iowa
Nels Pearson
O. F. Alfred
Polk Hosts Genoa in Football Opener Friday
Polk prepares for a season opener against Genoa with an inexperienced squad after Ken Bowers injury. Returning co champions Gaylen Holmes Frank Ostrander and Duane Johnson lead a mix of returns and new players. Verland Widga or Bill McNaught to start at quarterback as Genoa brings one game already played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Phillips
Polk
Genoa
Cub
Indians
Cochamps
Gaylen Holmes
Frank Ostrander
Duane Johnson
Phillips
Verland Widga
Bill McNaught
Verland
Raleigh Eugene Merchant obituary notes 69 years
Raleigh Eugene Merchant born April 17 1882 died September 10 1961 at Atlantic Iowa hospital aged 69 years 4 months 23 days He married Laura Katherine Reckner on December 11 1907 and they farmed where he was born He leaves a wife two sons Floyd and Robert L daughter in law four grandchildren a brother Frank and sister Agnes Ely several relatives and friends He was active in Arborville Congregational Church and community affairs and held various offices He joined the Odd Fellows as a young man and was awarded a forty year pin He was a devoted husband father and friend to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Eugene Merchant
Atlantic
Iowa
Laura Katherine Reckner
Floyd-- Co
Polk
Robert L
Denison
Rallegh
Frank
Bradshaw
Agnes Ely
Aurora
Mr. Merchant
Nordstedt and Ziegelbein Guests Visit Lincoln Family
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nordstedt and Mr and Mrs Edgar Ziegelbein of Lincoln visited the home of Mr and Mrs E W Hahn for Mrs Hahns birthday. Other callers were Mr and Mrs Dale Lindburg and Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg as luncheon guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nordstedt
Edgar Ziegelbein
Lincoln
E. W. Hahn
Mrs. Hahn
Dale Lindburg
M. G. Lindburg
September W.S.C.S. meeting at Swede Plain Church
The September meeting of the W.S.C.S. of Swede Plain Church was held on Wednesday September 12. Mrs Russel Fijell and Mrs Milton Anderson led the afternoon program with vocal duets by Mrs Gerald Holm and Mrs Edwin Lewis. Hostesses during social hour included Mes sameg Arthur Swedenburg Gilbert Gertsch and Floyd Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Swede Plain Church
Russel Fijell
Milton Anderson
Gerald Holm
Edwin Lewis
Messameg Arthur Swedenburg
Gilbert Gertsch
Floyd Larson
Neighborhood birthday parties brighten Polk gatherings
In Polk on Tuesday Mrs. Wm. Stankel hosted a group honoring their hostess and on Friday afternoon Mrs. Frank Fossberg welcomed the neighborhood club. Dainty refreshments accompanied these pleasant gatherings. Several Polk families attended a Royal Neighbor party at Hurdville Friday evening for a social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Wm. Stankel
Frank Fossberg
Hurdville
Vic Johnson Wins Old Refrigerator Derby Victory
Vic Johnson, owner of a 1928 Philco box, won the Old Refrigerator Derby sponsored by Philco Co. He received a $9995 Philco radio phonograph from Everett Green. Ten runners up earned $253 checks. twenty-five entries helped the event, with Vic still eligible for further prizes across the Nebraska district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Philco Co
Vic Johnson
Vic
Everett Green
Nebraska
Village Board Studies Fluorine in Water
The Progress note reports the Village Board investigated fluorine use in the city water to reduce tooth decay in children. Citizens voiced support or interest, and the board weighs whether Polk will join other Nebraska communities in fluoridation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board
Polk
Nebraska
Mrs Harris Visits Seattle Relatives Sunday Night
Mrs Marie Harris of Seattle visits her aunt Lizzie Johnson and uncle Elmer Johnson on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Harris
Seattle
Washington
Lizzie and
Elmer Johnson
Obituary for Ida Sofia Lindahl of Sweden and Washington
Ida Sofia Lindahl born December 15 1865 in Smaland Sweden died at Chehalis Washington aged 85 8 28. Survived by daughters Edith Steelquist Lincoln Naomi Anderson Chehalis three grandchildren Jill Ann Crites Phyllis and Jeanette Anderson Columbus Ohio Chehalis sister in Sweden. Funeral rites likely Fridhem Lutheran heritage and later life with family in Hordville Polk areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Sofia Lindahl
Smaland
Sweden
Chehalis
Washington
United States
Lindahl
Frm
Polk
Lutheran Church In
Hordville
Fridhem
Lincoln
Naomi Anderson
Jeanette
Phyllis Anderson
Phyllis Crites
Columbus
Ohio
Jill Ann. Crites
Emken and Heineke Wed in Arborville Ceremony
Doris Emken and Robert Heineke were married Sunday at Arborville Congregational Church by Rev. E Earle Eaton. The couple’s reception followed at Arborville Town Hall with about eighty guests. they will reside in Benedict, then Gresham after a Black Hills wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Arborville Town Hall
Bud Hills
John Wochner
Fred W. Bedient
Marilyn Larkin
JoAnn Stuart
Doris Peterson
Freda Shockey
Clyde Ehlers
Manley Hawks
Arthur Emken
Benedict High School
Ithe
George
Hein
Gresham High School
Gresham 4-H Livestock Club
Black Hills
Gresham
Robert Heineke
George Heineke
H. B. Dey
John Dey
Shas. Wolf
Rich Tenniges
Adam Keehn
Erwin Ratsert
Paul Bassert
L. W. Helmers
Thayer
Maria Voltke
Waco
Mankato
Kansas
Clarence Bryant
York
Priscilla Jackson
Willard
Big Springs
John McMurrin
Maxine
Chapman
Centralia
Henry Emken
Reverend Anderson and family return from Minnesota trip
Rev. and Mrs. Elwood Anderson and family came back Saturday after a vacation in Minneapolis with relatives and in Hitchinson where he once served as pastor. En route home they visited Friday night with his parents at West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Anderson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Hitchinson
Rev. Anderson
West Point
Funeral of Mrs Kroger Held in Polk and Hordville
Funeral services for Mrs Lloyd Kroger were held Monday afternoon September 17 at Brauer Funeral Home Polk and Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville with Rev Carl Gustafson officiating. Singers Mrs Eldon Johnson and Mr Lennart Johnson performed two songs and pallbearers included R. C. Gustafson John Weburg Birger Benson. Burial followed at Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery Hordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brauer Funeral Home
Polk
Fridhem Lutheran Church
Hordville
Carl Gustafson
Lloyd Kroger
Eldon Johnson
Lennart Johnson
Babies Born in Nebraska Hospitals This Week
Daryl Dever weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Forssberg on Tuesday September 11 at Mary Lanning Hospital Hastings. Daniel Demar son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Gustafson of Lincoln born Tuesday September 11 at Stromsburg Hospital weighing six pounds nine ounces. Monica Rae seven pounds one ounce born to Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Willits September 9 at Stromsburg Hospital. Connie Adell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delwin Lindholm of Kearney born Monday September 17 at Good Samaritan hospital Kearney. Mrs. Lindholm formerly Lois Miller taught in Polk years ago. Steven LaVaughn weighing five pounds four ounces born to Mr. and Mrs. LaVaughn Adelson September 13 at Osceola hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dever
Gordon Forssberg
Mary Lanning Hospital
Hastings
Daniel Demar
Doyle Gustafson
Lincoln
Stromsburg Hospital
Daniel
Monica Rae
Beryl Willits
Connie Adell
Delwin Lindholm
Kearney
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lindholm
Lois Miller
Polk
Steven LaVaughn
LaVaughn Adelson
Osceola Hospital
Service Man Address Listing for Pvt Kenneth Ziegelbein
Address listing for U S Army Pvt Kenneth W Ziegelbein appears as 65 173 225 Co B 6th Q M Bn G C R 6th Armd Div Fort Leonard Wood Missouri along with related unit identifiers in a short veterans note. The fragment mentions Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and the 6th Armored Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth W. Ziegelbein
U. S
Co. B
Q. M. Bn
G.C.R. 6Th Armd
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Cooperation Urged for Polk Union Evangelistic Campaign
Polk community urged to join the Polk Union Evangelistic effort at Stromsburg Methodist Church from September 16 to October 7. Evangelist Ernie Rockstead from Brainerd Minnesota leads September 16 to 23 with K. E. Lovelady and son of Kalamazoo handling song leading. Rev. David Hammar of Pine Bluffs Wyoming leads September 24 to October 7. Meetings nightly at 7 45 except Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Union
Stromsburg
Ernie Rocketad
Brainferd
Minnesota
K. E. Lovelady
Kalamazoo
Michigan
David Hammar
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Methodist Church
District Seminar for Methodist W S C S in Shelby Church
The District Seminar for officers and members of the Methodist W S C S will be held at Shelby Church on September 26 with registration at nine. Mrs Beal Pennington of Columbus, District Secretary of Mission Education, will lead the meeting. Mr and Mrs Arnold Neuhaus and son Alan left Saturday for a vacation trip and will visit Army friends in Arkansas. Darwin will stay with grandparents in Clarkson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Shelby Church
Beal Pennington
Columbus
Mission Education
Arnold Neuhaus
Alan
Arkansas
Ames families gather for weekend visits and church meeting
Mr and Mrs Jof Ostberg and others visited Ames Iowa over Friday to Sunday staying with Clarence Lindahl family. Hannah Lindahl returned from her son's home. At the Baptist Church Missionary Meeting Mrs P W Aker led with Christian Trend in Congress. Two piano solos and the Canadian Mission Rose offering were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jof Ostberg
Olga Graves
Grant Johnson
Ames
Iowa
Clarence Lindahl
Hannah Lindahl
Baptist Church
P. W. Aker
Congress
Herbert Wurtz
Clarks
Rena Mae Willits
Willard Lindburg
Elmer Hanquist
Roy Glasser Sr
M. G. Lindburg
Raymond Sundberg
Social calendar items for the week
A society notice lists events including American Legion Eastern Star Chapter Monday at 8 00 P M Evan Free Ladies Aid Wednesday at 2 30 P M and Rebekah Lodge Thursday at 2 30 P M in a local calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eastern Star Chapter
Evan
Free Ladies Aid
Rebekah Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balfour Company
PHS
Barbara Walker
Ken Bowers
Burl Graff
St. Paul
Shanahan
Smith
Atkins
Silverburg
Nelson
Patrick
King
Backman
Baue
Cuba
Czarnick
Polk Werner
D. Nyberg
Johnson
NN. Nyberg
Fisher
Sandell
Widga
Peterson
Ostrander
Holmes
FBI
Yvonne DeCar
Olo In
Richard Greene
Desert Hawk Technicolor
News Sun
WED
Abbott Costello
Bud
Lou
Dean Weimer
Rudolph Gustafson
Baby
Gust Monson
Omaha
Mr. Monson
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