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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
1
Polk County records show over 90 percent tax collection across 1930 to 1935, with only up to seven percent of taxpayers failing to meet obligations in any year. County treasurer LeRoy M. Smith notes real estate personal and poll taxes all contribute to strong compliance, despite drought, dust storms, and economic malaise.
Floyd Paben of near Hampton was fined $25 and ordered to pay costs of $16.28 on a no-fund check charge by County Judge Scott Monday. The check dated February 13 was payable to R. L. Anderson of Hordville and signed by Paben. It was drawn on the First State Bank of Hordville Aurora Republican Register.
Polk school board members Henry Horstman Elmer Hanquist W A Stevens M G Lindburg and Oscar Sundberg visited Stromsburg Benedict York McCool Henderson and Aurora last Thursday. They met with local officials to gather ideas for a new school building here and noted Stromsburg’s modern facilities as a model to avoid past mistakes.
Vocal churches reported big crowds on Easter with special services, musical numbers, and vested choirs. Baptisms and enrollment of new members were held at several churches as the day stayed overcast but mild, allowing many to display new bonnets.
A promotion extols The Reader's Digest as a time saver for busy people. It claims the magazine condenses vital topics from many periodicals into monthly issues with 35 plus articles, benefiting farmers and urban readers and serving as a useful newspaper supplement.
Old man weather led Polk school officials to declare a three day vacation from Wednesday to week end. Spring signs appeared the week before but weather failed to deliver snow or warmth for outdoor activities.
Business men attended a Band Benefit program in Hordville Monday night featuring Pork and his German Band followed by a farewell song from a quartet. Attendees from the area included W. P. Miller Carl Steelquist D. H. Westfall Martin Jones A. K. Crow Albert Sundberg Howard Herbes R. J. Allison C. R. Peterson and Lloyd Stromberg.
A nine pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs Axel Rudeen at a Central City hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Raymond Dobson were held near Gresham and Stromsburg with services at Wayland church. The Woman's Civic Improvement Club elected officers for the coming year and heard a talk on Art and Interior Decorating. Mary Erickson won first in humorous contest at Genoa sub district. Miss Arlen Deay and Fred Youngdahl married at the Methodist church in Stromsburg. A farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Hedberg was held at Stromsburg Baptist Church ahead of their Portland assignment. Visitors included Wayne Jackson of Kansas City. Mrs. A. B. Hedbloom and Mrs. Erickson traveled to Grand Island for further travel.
A blaze was detected between the Quillen building and the old hotel building late last night, likely from defective wiring. Fire crews arrived quickly and contained the fire before serious damage, drawing a large crowd in the early hours.
Lois Cockle and families from Kearney visited Arborville for Easter. A 4 H Club was organized at Ester Lackey’s home with the theme A Girls Room and a Place to Live. Thais Belle Lackey hosted Polk High Freshman Class at her home. Neighbors surprised Mrs. Charles Buchfinch for her birthday with baskets and a friendly visit. Bedients visited the F Bedient home in Waco and other relatives over the weekend.
C E Cohagen a former Polk resident died at his Corvallis home on March 16 after two months illness. He was born April 25 1873 in Utica Nebraska and married Emma Larson in 1902. Survivors include his wife son Clifford and two sisters. Funeral and burial details are listed.
The Country Women’s Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Richard Widge’s home with Mrs. Floyd Morris assisting. Eleven members and five visitors attended as officers were elected: Emil Pierson President, Richard Widga Vice President, Raymond Sundberg Secretary, Trof Ostberg Correspondent.
As a result of petitions circulated and on file with the Village Clerk the question as to whether liquor by the drink and by the package shall be sold in Polk will be placed on the ballot to be voted on at the coming Village election to be held on April 6. A copy of the sample ballot containing this issue, also the nominees for the village board of trustees and for the school board, will be found on another page of this issue.
The thirty-ninth Sunday School Convention will be at Green's Chapel on Sunday April 4 with an afternoon program starting 2:00 pm and a 7:30 pm devotional. Rev. McClure opens with welcome, C W Hennings gives a response, and Shelby M E Ladies Quartet contributes. Mrs D B Powell presents the lesson on daily Vacation Bible School in religious education. Music by Maxine Brooks, Althea Thelander, Mary Ruth Rhodes. Mrs S D Evins leads a session on efficiency in children's church work. Panel on religious education for evening program. Reverend E C Staley presides at 7:30. Lunch served by Green's Chapel Ladies Aid at 6:00.
Edgar Howard, veteran Columbus Telegram editor, denounces the legislature for defeating a child labor amendment ratification without a record vote. He argues unicameralism promotes accountability, noting roll call voting lets voters know if their representatives keep campaign pledges or dodge votes.
West Side residents joined Sunday dinners with Lamp Lar son Fredrickson Johnson Peterson families. The Swede Home choir will render the cantata Crown Him Friday night at 8 o clock with refreshments after. Ernest Flodman Virgil in Lincoln for medical care. Osceola guests include George Bush Velma Hewitt. Ord visit by Wiese man family and Doris Bush. Martin Appelton returns home from hospital after Om aha trip.
Thrifty shoppers alert with four days of two for one offers plus one cent. Over 250 items on sale Wednesday through Saturday April 14 to 17 at Davis Pharmacy The Bexall Store in Polk Nebraska.
Irene Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jones of Columbus wed Donald Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Anderson of Osceola in a 12 noon Easter Sunday ceremony at the bride's home in Columbus. Vincent Jones sang I Love You Truly with Mrs. Chester Morgan at the piano. Rev. Richards officiated. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding trip and then Schuyler.
Miss Arlea Deay daughter of W L Deay and Fred Youngdahl son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Youngdahl were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage in Stromsburg with Rev E C Stanley officiating. The couple were attended by the brides sister Neola Deay and the grooms brother Walter. The bride, a Stromsburg high school graduate class of 1933 and California Beauty School Omaha alumna, has operated a beauty shop in Osceola. The groom studied in Kansas City Missouri and worked at Farmers Oil Station Stromsburg. They rented a farm five miles north of Polk and are at home to friends.
Miss Irene Shostrom daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Shostrom married Clifford Carlson of York Nebraska son of Mr and Mrs Andy Carlson Polk at the Methodist Church parsonage on Thursday morning March 25 at 10 oclock. Rev EB Pengelly read the lines. A two course luncheon followed at the bride's home and the couple planned a short wedding trip before settling on a farm southeast of York. Thursday March 25 also marked the bride's parents wedding anniversary.
Miss Esther Ernst daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Ernst of Schuyler wed Mr Norman Wilshusen of Polk in a candle lit Immanuel Lutheran Church ceremony. Rev A Bergt officiated with six candles each side and roses in altar decor. The reception followed at the bride’s home.
Reports say Grover Maurer denied owning or using a large alcohol still found on his Grover Maurer farm near Silver Creek. Officers seized a steel tank and copper pieces after a prior visit, with Maurer claiming the tank was found a year ago and intended as a water tank. A separate search at John Reed’s liquor store found an opened whiskey bottle but no untaxed liquor.
Hordville Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Joe Lindahl included Amos Linkbill and family Ralph Flodman and family Carl Wallenze and Emil Nelson households. Gleaners class went to York for meeting. Freshman and Sophomores hosted by Lampshire home. Various local visits, a band benefit at the high school, and Sunrise Service at the Baptist Church with Easter breakfast.
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