Conventions Inspire Cheers at Nebraska Republican Meet
A Nebraska state Republican convention drew praise for its orderly setup, dignified platform, and engaging speakers. Governor addresses, Lt. Governor remarks, and a lively banquet scene with Carl Curtis, Dr. Miller, and Stassen underscores the event's energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Glory
Carl Curtis
Dr. Miller
Grand Island
Fairbury
Kmm4j
Charley Warner
Nebraska
Polk County
John Jongue
Stromsburg
Peter Monson
Mickeys
Osceola
A. Noreen
Tri County Rally Oct 1 Hearing National Leader
Christian Endeavor members from York Polk and Merrick counties will convene at Central City Sunday afternoon October 1 for a Tri-County rally. Al Goodrich, national field representative of C E, will address the gathering. Officers include President Gwendolyn Eaton Nicholson Grand Island Secretary Mildred Norman York and Advisor the Rev E Earle Eaton Arborville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
York, Polk and Merrick County
Central City
al. Goodrich
C. E
Tri- County Union
Gwendolyn Eaton Nicholson
Grand Island
Mildred Norman
York
First Goldenrod Conference Meets at Genoa
The Goldenrod Conference elected officers and set dues and admission rules at Genoa with Superintendent Coonley as president and Strickland as secretary. Plans include a Dramatics Festival on March 6 1951 and a Music Festival on March 30 1951, plus a May 2 1951 Track Meet and a March 12-14 grade basketball tournament at Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod
Genoa
Graff
Coonley
Max Quick
Stromsburg
Strickland
Clarks
Polk
Reception for Polk Teachers by Methodist Church
Over a hundred attended the Polk teachers reception held Thursday evening in the church parlors. Principal events included a group sing along with Welcome by Rev. Walker and a Polk teachers introduction by Superintendent Harvey Leamons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Polk
Leslie Adelson
Walker
Harvey Leamons
Dorothy Dahlin
Leota Sneed
Phyllis Behrnes
Albert Sundberg
Paul Strand
Mervin Samuels
Neil McNaught
Jess Bradley
Jimmie Sundberg
Glenn Hill
Rolland Dahlin
Denver Visitors Stay With Local Family Over Weekend
Denver visitors Mr and Mrs Leand Bowers and their son spent Friday to Monday with Mr and Mrs Joe Charles and their baby in Denver.
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Leand Bowers
L. A. Charles
Joe Charles
Baby
Denver
Honeymoon couple returns. Bills occupy Blair residence
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bills have returned from their Missouri honeymoon and now reside with Mrs. Mary Blair, who will spend the winter in California.
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Mrs
Lowell Bills
Missouri
Mary Blair
California
Polk Boys Injured in Auto Accident Near Polk
An afternoon crash on a bridge south of Polk involved three boys, Roger and Kenneth Warner and Bud Cramer. Roger, driver, was thrown 25 feet with a broken jaw and other injuries and was taken by ambulance to Strdnixsburg. the other two sustained only bruises and minor injuries. The late model car was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Kenneth Warner
Ray Warner
Bud Cramer
Clifford Cramer
Warner
Polk
Strdnixsburg
Polk County Draftees Report for First Selective Service Call
The first call of Polk County draftees lists Ivan Larson Stromsburg Norman Micek Shelby Walter Nyberg Paul Gustafson Polk Bernard Schaf Shelby Eugene Bredehoff Osce ola William Nitsch Columbus and Stanley Oquist Clarks as reporting for active duty.
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Polk County
Ivan Larson
Stromsburg
Norman Micek
Shelby
Walter Nyberg
Paul Gustafson
Polk
Bernard Schaf
Eugene Bredehoff
Osceola
William Nitsch
Columbus
Stanley Oquist
Clarks
Evangelical United Brethren Church Guest Speaker
Rev R A Sundberg, a missionary from China and the Philippines, will speak at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday September 24 during worship following Sunday School at 10 00 AM. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Riggs
R A. Sundberg
China
Philippines
Arborville Missionary Society installs new officers
The official missionary year began September 13 with Mrs. Harold Bedient as hostess and Mrs. Arthur Shultz as leader. Incoming officers include Pres. Mrs. Charles Burgess and 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. Harold Bedient. The group planned a film showing and November bazaar, with social refreshment to follow. The October meeting will be at Mrs. Leand Bower’s home on the 11th.
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Harold Bedient
Arthur Shultz
Shultz
Charles Burgess
Pies
Theo Otte
Fster Lackey
Leand Bower
John Wochner
Graveling State Highways in Polk and York Counties
One of the maintenance grave projects is for work in York and Folk counties. State Highway No. 76 from Shelby south to U. S No 34 near Waco is to have over two thousand cubic yards of gravel placed on it.
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York and
Folk Counties
Shelby
U. S No 34
Waco
Polk County Co op members tour Coffeyville refinery
Polk County Co op Oil Company members toured the Coffeyville refinery with a group photo taken in front and three rows of attendees listed by town and name. The delegation included Walter Jones Osceola Fred J Dunn Osceola M G Lindberg Polk William B Larson Osceola and others from Stromsburg Hordville Gresham Belleville and more.
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Polk County Co-Op Oil Company
Coffeyville Refinery
Walter Jones
Osceola
Fred J. Dunn
M. G. Lindberg
Polk
William B. Larson
Wallace Sandell
Leo Kresha
James B. Lindberg
Hordville
Laird Hengelfelt
Stromsburg
Clif Youngland
Walter Larson
Silver Creek
W. D. Rystrom
W. C. Blase
Hardville
Reuben E. Hanquist
Clarks
G. H. Bond
Gresham
Myron Jones
Tom Schmoker
J O. Boden
O. K. Hennings
Ben A. Berger
Mer
Polk County Extension News Agronomy Day and October meetings
Polk County Extension outlines events including Agronomy Day at College of Agriculture 9 a.m. to noon and Farm programs in September and October. Notes on 4-H leaders meeting October 3, Crop Improvement Association 7:30 p.m., and a county conservation club meeting with discussions on tenant landlord relations and farm management.
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College of Agriculture
Indiana
Swine Research
Havelock
Shelby
Crop Improvement Association
Lis
Polk County Conservation Club
County Fair Grounds
Laverne Gingrich
Farmer’s National Co
Fred O’hair
Nebraska Conservation
Folk County
Howard Pierce
Shelby Ardi Osceola
Soil Conservation Technicians
Pierce
Walbur
Fair Grounds
David City
Gate m
Blue Ribbon
4-H Livestock Club
Bob Lamb
Fairview
Lone Star
Lloyd Hartman
Lloyd
Boyren
Quentin Torell
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notice at Evang Church
The Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday September 27 at 2 30 PM at the Evang Church. Hostesses are Mrs. E Stran berg and Mrs. Clifford A Smith.
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Ladies Aid Society
E. Stranberg
Clifford A. Smith
Open House for Hulda Stach’s Eightieth Birthday
Daughters of Mrs. Hulda Stach host an open house celebrating her eightieth birthday on September 24 at Sm. Luth Church basement from 2 to 5 PM.
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Hulda Stach
Sm. Luth
Reception for Poll Schools teachers at Baptist Church
A Tuesday evening reception honored Poll Schools faculty and families at the Baptist Church. Rev. Anderson led a mock school, welcomed new scholars, and conducted devotion. Teachers led their grade activities and a rhythm band provided music.
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The
Baptist Church
Rev
Anderson
Henry Horstman
Clarence Creech
Ted Otte, Jr
Gordon Fossberg
LaVonne Lyle
Floyd Lyle
Lloyd Lind
Dorothy Whitacre
Willard Lindburg
Raymond Sundberg
Roy Glasser
Will Miller
Ed Larson
Ira Glasser
Clara Anderson
Defense workers sought at Hastings Naval Ammo Depot
The Board of U S Civil Service Examiners announced September 14 1950 that Hastings Nebraska Naval Ammunition Depot seeks six occupations Ordnanceman Ordnance Worker Munitions Worker Fireman Stationary Boiler Laborer and Laborer Cleaner. Applications may be obtained at nearby post offices and mailed to the Board at Hastings Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Ammunition Depot
Hastings
Nebraska
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Methodist Church Rally Brightens Sunday Service
Old and young attended the Methodist Church Rally on Sunday morning. Alvin Weber gave a welcome, four girls sang, and Mrs. Gustafson and others performed hymns. Sheralee Hill played organ. Over twenty families were present with four families sending five members. The Haufmans traveled 70 miles to attend. Rev. Paul Walker preached on the need of God in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Young
Alvin Weber
LaVonne Anderson
Sondra Hill
Shirley Stevens
Marilyn Hahn
Roger Gustafson
Fitch Benjamin
August Nelson
Sheralee Hill
L. Haufman
Arlo Stevens
Jake Harding
Haufman
Paul Walker
God
Boquet at Polk honors local blood donors
Special recognition is given to Polk donors who gave a pint of blood to support soldiers in Korea. Six donors and five women are praised for supplying among the 150 pints weekly, with notes on testing, health checks, and minimal pain.
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United States
Polk
Stromsburg
Oscar Jones
Neal McNaught
Lloyd Kroger
Chauncey Gustafson
Arnold Newhaus
Willard Larson
Donald Forss
Dale Lindburg
Mervin Shenk
Martin Dahlin
Merle Stromberg
Korea
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Frank Ostrander
Duane
Shirley Gordon
PHS
State Department of Health
DHS
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Arborville Missionary and Aid Society
Polk and
York Counties
Carl W. Anderson
Charles L. Walgreen
Sigurd Allinder
Orley W. Conkling
C. W. Younglund
Emil Wilshusen
Guildford
D. Bryan
L. G. Rightmeier
Driver
Belleville
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