Services Held Tuesday for Lloyd Blair
Lloyd Blair aged 51 died Saturday night in a Aurora rest home where he had lived several months. Born June 25 1897 he was a native of Arborville and worked as a farmer. He married Cora Kisler Cockle May 21 1944 at McCook. Survivors include his wife his mother a brother Lawrence of Sterling Colo two sisters Mrs Albert Neff Hollywood and Mrs Lafe Cook McCook. Services were held Tuesday September 21 at 2 30 pm at Arborville Congregational Church with Rev E Earle Eaton officiating. Burial at Arborville cemetery with bearers Frank Merchant R E Merchant Carl Williams John Wochner Maurice Flick Frank Wilcox. Soloist Floyd Merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Blair
Aurora
John
Mary Plessinger Blair
Arborville
Cora Kisler Cockle
McCook
Lawrence
Sterling
Colo
Albert Neff
Hollywood
Calif
Lafe Cook
McCoolk
Ralph
Minerva
Arborville Congregational Church
E. Earle Eaton
Frank Merchant
R. E Merchant
Carl Williams
John Wochner
Maurice Flick
Frank Wilcox
Floyd Merchant
Jordan
Robert Merchant
Reception for Pastor and Polk School Faculty
A church reception honored Rev and Mrs Bates and Polk school teachers Tuesday evening. Mrs Neil McNaught led arrangements with Mrs Merle Stromberg, Mrs Glenn Hill, Mrs James Lindburg and Mrs Lloyd Hahn organizing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk School
Bates
Neil McNaught
Merle Stromberg
Glenn Hill
James Lindburg
Lloyd Hahn
Swede Home News Social at Jones Family Farm
Mr and Mrs Martin Jones and Gloria Ann hosted a Friday evening weiner roast and social. Families from Stromsburg York Omaha and local area attended including Hotchkiss Hankel Schokey Johnson Gestrine Thelander and others. Various visits continued through the weekend with relatives sharing Sunday placements and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jones
Gloria Ann
Hubert Hotchkiss
Patty
Stromsburg
Harry Hankel
Leonard Schokey
York
Oscar Jones
Wesley Jones
Ansel Pherson
Harold Nelson
Horace Stevens
David Jones
Omaha
Harold W. Johnson
Henry Thelander
Carl Cederburg
John
Frank Thelander
Mabel Olson
Richard Lundgren
Conrad Waller
Martin Gestrine
Roger
Harlan Johnson
DeVon
August Johnson
Harold A. Johnson
Mardell
John Gestrine
Mark Johnson
Central City Sunday Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr Jerold Ruzicka and family joined his parents Mr and Mrs Alois Ruzicka for Sunday dinner. Mrs Lyle Dornburgh hosted schoolchildren for Linda's fifth birthday. Mrs Green dined with her son Homer Green and family. Evening callers were Mr and Mrs Will Kroger and Mr and Mrs Fred W Bedient visiting in the Will Green home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerold Ruzicka
Alois Ruzicka
Lyle Dornburgh
Linda
Green
Homer Green
Will Kroger
Fred W. Bedient
Will Green
Central City
Polk Fall Celebration Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm
Polk residents flocked to the fall celebration sponsored by the Polk Commercial Club and the American Legion Post. The event featured a new cement Farmers Elevator, temporary street lighting, a lively parade, a horse show, dances, races, and prizes. Winners included Rebekah Lodge, Legion Auxiliary, Womans Club, 4-H Club, Legion Post 160, and several rural and graded schools with 80 parade entries. The army plane and parade entries added to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk Commercial Club
American Legion Post
Davis Pharmacy
Davis
Kenneth Davis
Everett Green
Farmers Store
F. B. Slusser
Rebekah Lodge
Legion Auxiliary
Womans Club
Legion Post
Richard Cramer
Judy Johnson
Polk Band
S. Piper
C. Lyte
R. Richardson
Army
Honored on 90th Birthday Seerley Celebration
In Grand Island Mrs Harriette V Seerley marked her 90th birthday with family at home on Sunday. Attendees included four five generation members and thirteen four generation groups with Mr and Mrs Van Bush and Harriette of Polk among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette V. Seerley
Grand Island
van Bush
Harriette
Polk
Bush
High Prairie Farm Bureau Elects Officers and Committees
High Prairie Farm Bureau met Friday September 17 and elected officers Frank Bolton president Gilbert Gertsch vice president Ansel Frederickson secretary treasurer and members for county board and program etc. Committees include Women’s Activities Crops Livestock Natural Resources Poultry and Dairy with names Hiram Tewell Harlan Johnson Adolph Forss Wallace Fredrickson Mrs Frank Bolton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Farm Bureau
Frank Bolton
Gilbert Gertsch
Ansel Fredrickson
Wallace Fredrickson
Art Ekstrom
Franke Bolton
Harlan Johnson
Adolph Forss
A. E. Ekstrom
Gordon Fredrickson
Hiram Tewell
County valuations show increases over year ago
A Polk County tabulation reports larger valuations in 1948 than 1947 across most categories. Purebred cattle and grain losses offset gains in other lines. household goods and total tangible property rose notably, while intangible holdings also increased. Assessments dated March 10th for both years.
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Polk County
Osceola Families Visit. Obituary Noted in Elgin Ride
Dr and Mrs C R Peterson of Osceola visited their daughter Mrs Roger Gustafson and family. Ray Cruise and son Don Ray of Sidney visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hahn. Gerald Peterson Lynn and Denny visited Walter Jensen in Cordova. Lloyd Nordstedt and Judy of Lincoln spent the weekend with E W Hahn. Will Ziegelbein and Kenneth returned from Elgin Illinois after attending Jerome Ziegelbein 18 who died after a motorcycle accident. Jerome was son of Arthur and Irvin Ziegelbein of Elgin and the family formerly lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Roger Gustafson
Ray Cruise
Don Ray
Sidney
Lloyd Hahn
Cruise
Polk County
Gerald Peterson
Lynn
Denny
Walter Jensen
Cordova
Lloyd Nordstedt
Judy
Lincoln
E. W. Hahn
Will Ziegelbein
Kenneth
Elgin
Ziegelbein
Jerome Ziegelbein
Arthur Ziegelbein
Irvin
Extension news outlines fall wheat seeding date and tree program
The fall wheat seeding date was set for September 16. A large Clarke McNary tree offering will be distributed in Nebraska next spring with about 1.5 million trees from private nurseries. Prices for cooperators are $2 per hundred delivered, with a wide range of species listed and some limits on red cedars. 4-H activities continue into 1949 with new clubs forming and ribbons, records, and checks to be distributed through the Extension Office. Groundwork for 1949 district operations seeks a new district equipment operator.
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Nebraska
Earl G. Maxwell
University of Nebraska
Maxwell
Richard Peterson
Robert Peterson
Donald Peterson
Duane Jones
Gary Anderson
Jack Schott
F. A. Wellman and Sons
Polk County
Tom Brigham
Jean Ingalls
Kenneth Hopwood
Bob Hopwood
Robert Tooker
Pearson couples dine at Alfreds home Sunday
Rev and Mrs Pearson and Mr and Mrs R Pearson of Burlington Iow a plus Mr and Mrs Anscheutz of Chicago were dinner guests in the Alfred home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
R. Pearson
Burlington, Iowa
Anscheutz
Chicago
Alfred Home
Sunay
Farm Office Offers Help For Dams And Terraces
Polk County AAA office has limited funds to aid dirt moving jobs for erosion control. Eligible farmers who signed a farm plan last spring can receive technical and financial help, with free layout and planning assistance. Contact AAA before starting construction to obtain approvals.
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Polk County
AAA
Bahr Sale Set for Tuesday September 28 at Shelby area
A public sale of farm machinery and livestock will be conducted by Neal Bahr six miles south and a half mile west of Shelby on Tuesday September 28. The catalog lists horses cattle a complete line of farm machinery shop tools and typical farm sale items. The sale begins at 1 00 PM.
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Neal Bahr
Shelby
People Gather in Stromsburg for Visits and Travels
Mrs. Vivian Giertson visits Stromsburg staying two weeks with the Bodines. Axtell and Berger guests drop by Olson and Johnson homes. Mrs. C. W. Smith goes to Lincoln General Hospital. J. Hedbloom returns from Denver after ten days with relatives. Darlene Falk resumes work in Topeka. Andersons plan two week Los Angeles trip.
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Vivian Giertson
St. Paul
Minnesota
A. E. Bodine
Earl Steele
Allen Earl
Berger
Texas
Stromsburg
Victor Anderson
I. T
Marie Samuelson
Jeanette Widen
C. W. Smith
Lincoln
Lincoln General Hospital
Ray Cruise
Sidney
Nebraska
Myron G. Johnson
J. L. Hedbloom
Denver
Elphie Hanson
Jewel Morgan
Osceola
Wayne Nelson
REA
Reuben Anderson
Stanley
Los Angeles
California
West Coast
Leonard Gustafson
Albert Gustafson
Everett Stolberg
Axtell
J. L. Olson
Olson
Oscar Olson
H. B. Branting
C. D. Jacobson
Darlene Falk
Topeka
Kansas
John A. Falk
Raymond Anderson
Calif
Chas. J. Anderson
Alice Ingman
Polk School News Highlights Activities And Football Loss
The Polk County Teachers Association opened the 1948-49 year with a 6:30 dinner in Osceola. The White Rose Photo Co took enrollment pictures, and vacation dates were set. F T A News notes officer elections, a new bookcase project, and reading book purchases. Pep Club formed with 21 members. cheerleader tryouts selected four. GAA and music notes cover band activities, uniforms, and Harvest of Harmony prep. Football reports Polk 0 Stromsburg 19 with key injuries, fumbles, and rookies in first game. Genoa looms as next opponent.
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White Rose
Polk
F. T. A. News
Dorothy Dahlin
RoDonna Lindholm
Doyle Hahn
Annette Johnson
Polk High
Grand Island
Genoa
Burg
Polk Hi Cubs
Vikings
Stromsburg
F Polk
Cubs
Jack Lavelle
Darrell Shostrom
George “Scooter
Scott
Ernie Gliem
Duane Sterner
Mrs Chauncey Gustafson Leads a Position at Chuck s E
Mrs Chauncey Gustafson takes a leadership role at Chuck s Eatery, guiding operations and customer service strategy as the restaurant expands its local presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Gustafson
Chuck's
Veterans on the Farm Training Meeting at Osceola High
Over thirty farm veterans attended a Osceola High School meeting Wednesday September 15 to learn about theVeterans Training course. Louis Klein explained the program setup and another session is set for September 27 at 8 00 p m to help veterans complete applications for Oct 1 training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Louis Klein
Lincoln
State Pool of County Polio Funds Sought
Establishment of a statewide Polio Fund Committee by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis was announced in Lincoln with Clinton Belknap as Executive Secretary. The pool aims to transfer unobligated Nebraska chapter funds to help counties hit hardest, while awaiting additional support from National Headquarters and before the next March of Dimes. The plan seeks to maintain funds for polio patients and preserve research reserves until conditions ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
Nebraska
Belknap
Card of Thanks from Mrs Olga Graves
Mrs Olga Graves expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for their kind gifts and flowers during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wno
Olga Graves
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Swede Home News
James Craig
Lyn
Johnie Johnson
Magic Town
Veronica Lake
Joan Caulfield
Barry Fitzgerald
AAA Farm News
Polk School News
Patricia Williams
Marilyn Dahlin
Dorothy Hanquist
JoAnn Lind
Rowena Light
Elaine Klingsporn
Miss Stevens
Veterans On-The Farm Training Meeting
Harold Green
Glen Green
Merlin
Henry Smith
Jyle Lampshire
Theo. Larson
Ed Larson
Glorie Adelson
Marilyn Lemke
W. P. Miller
Floyd Miler
Leonard Warnick
New York
Gary
Everetteur
Regy
Ray Myers
Walter Grobe
Oma
Seneca
Wates
Ohey
Benedict Cemetery
Russell Grobe
Germany
Herbert Wurtz
Hennie Seymour
Je1
Aie Seymour
Rea Mae Rystrem
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