Way Back When Twenty Five Years Ago March 31 1921
A column recalls local notes from March 31 1921 including Assessor W A Wurtz starting rounds through Pleasant Home precinct, Olga Gustafson caring for her sick sister in law, and John Elving narrowly missing a finger injury from a buzz saw. Also mentions Miss S Fleming’s funeral, Evelyn Compton returning to Omaha, and Ernest Kerker visiting farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wurtz
Pleasant Home
Olga Gustafson
Robin Gustafson
Emmett Alton
John Elving
S. Fleming
the Baptist Church
Evelyn Compton
Omaha
Evelyn Lindburg
Ernest Kerker
Legion event and local social notes from 1931
Fifteen years ago on April 2 1931 Rev Lb Wakwall formerly of Swede Plain now at Macon attended the American Legion slum feed and entertainment. Fifteen of Mrs Oscar Strand’s friends gave her a surprise Tuesday for her birthday anniversary. Lunch was served by self invited guests. The Polk Country Club met at the home of Mrs Richard Widga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lb. Wakwall
Swede Plain
Macon
American Legion
Oscar Strand
Polk Country Club
Richard Widga
Isaacson
Wm Garling
Polk
Orman Jeffery
Benedict
Alma Benson
Selma Benson
Vergil F Peer
J F Peer
Pittsburg
Mamne Parsonage
Palmberg
Henry Sandell
Albert Sundberg
C O Eckles
Gresham
Hazel Nelson
Oscar Sundberg
Myrtle Krouse
Little Baby
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Commercial Club
John Adels
Rebekah
Viking Hall
Polk Village News Roundup and Notices
Local items include subscription rates and advertising terms. social visits and dinners. ten year ago notes on farms and marriages. commercial club growth with 87 new members. a special meeting approving Ordinance No 114 for sale of village land. license applications and remonstrance rules. and council reminders for taxes and theater remodeling in Polk Nebraska.
Official Proceedings of the Village Board Park Nebraska 1946
Village board meeting notes from Park Nebraska dated February 5 1946 list members present approve minutes light and water and treasurer reports and authorize multiple utility bills including labor supplies and salaries. Adjournment follows with a second session March 5 1946 confirming minutes reports temporary water rates election judge and clerk appointments for April 2 1946 municipal election.
Sale of Village Lot Polk Nebraska Notice
Notice states under Ordinance No. 114 the Village of Polk Nebraska sold Lot 24 Block 11 Original Town of Polk to Leonard Orendorf for 75000 cash with warranty deed upon payment. Public notice filed March 1946 per village board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Polk
Polk County
Nebraska
Leonard C Orendorff
Polk Progress
John H Stohs
Thas Sola
Poli
Church Services Listed for Hordville and Nearby Churches
The weekly schedule shows Hordville Baptist led by Edick A. Anderson with 1000 Bible School and 3100 Morning Worship. Polk and Swede Plain Methodist hold morning services plus Church School at 10 and 11 with Youth Fellowship at 3. Free Methodist led by Rev H M Williamson with Church School 10 am and Morning Worship 11 am. Central City revival causes no Midweek prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hordville Baptist Church
Edick A. Anderson
Polk and
Swede Plain Methodist
A. C. Bates
Swede Plain
Polk
Free Methodist Church
H. M. Williamson
Walter Binford
Central City
First Baptist Church Chapman Service Schedule and Meeting
The schedule lists services led by Rev. Paul Lemke with a worship service at 11 09 a m and an evening service at 8 00 p m. The Missionary Society meets with Mrs P W Aker as program leader and the topic Thy Spirit Kindles the Flame of Compassion. An annual church business meeting follows with entry of members urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Paul Lemke
Walter Nelson
Wilbur Whitacre
Baptist Church
Chapman
the Missionary Society
P W Aker
S .A Ramp
Ira Glasser
Elwood Sandell
Annua Church
Aoroville Methodist Pastor Schedules Worship
Nels Pearson, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. on September 19. Mrs N Pearson conducts public worship at 11 a.m. Welcome to lesson study and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoroville
Nels Pearson
N Pearson
Evangelical Free Church Announces Services and Events
Milford pastor E V Olson leads Sunday services and Sunday school with morning worship. A Thursday 8 p.m. illustrated lecture by Austin, emeritus of Holdrege Christian Children's Home, invites friends and children. Mrs. Henry Sandell visited Grand Island with LaVarr Sandell. Lemkes were evening guests. Rodger Gustafson had tonsils removed at Osceola Hospital and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
Lizzie
Elmer Johnson
Lera Witte
Stromsburg
Glen Green
Will Codagan
Clyde Green
Archie Santin
Berniece
Archie Stevens
Evangelical Free Church
Milford E. Olson
Austin
Christian Children’s Home
Holdredge
Nebraska
Henry Sandell
Grand Island
LaVarr Sandell
Paul Lemke
Rodger Gustafson
Osceola Hospital
Card of Thanks and Public Notice From Polk County
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards flowers and kindness during illness. Also a final report notice in Polk County Nebraska Estate of Albert Lind deceased sets April 19 1946 hearing for final settlement heirship distribution and discharge of administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE W Hahn
Polk County
Nebraska
Albert Lind
L. M. Merrick
Gardening for Finer Flavor Through New Vegetable Varieties
Farmers and home gardeners are urged to choose newer vegetable varieties bred for better flavor and quality. Nantes carrots, Pencil Pod green beans, Plentiful beans, Tender green beans, Chieftain Savoy cabbage, Little Marvel peas, and Laxton peas are highlighted as tasting improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry-Morsse Beed Co
Grandpa
Grandma
Nantes
Ferry
Savoy
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Ren-O-Sal
van Eyes el Drug Store
Lincoln
Ruth Sidwel
A. H. Sidwell
Kenneth Samuels
A. H Samuels
O C. Neilson
Suzanna Piper
Eim Creek
Willard Tenney
York Hospital
Twrsnaska
Consumers Public Power District
Munity
Your Consumers Public Power District
Oe Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Polk Territory
W J. Johnson
Leonard C. Orendorf
Lillie Johnson
Labor State Journal
Standard Oil
Cape i
Light Fund
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
N. E. McNaught
J. E. McDaniel
Gust Westlund
Farmers Union Ol
Sundberg & Son
Frank Cohagan
ETU
R. E. Dahlin
Stromberg
Wurtz
John HW Stohs
W J Johnson
Marvin Fredrickson
Floyd Lyle
Dave Bokdahl
Lloyd Stromberg
Leo Wurtz
John H Stohl
the Village Board
John H. Stohl
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
York
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Featuring
Mary Lou
Slack Smith
Libby
Oregon
Bell Memoria
Kansas City
Aurora Hospital
Doris Recknor
Deuker
World-Herald
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