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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1919

Page

8

Farmers Switch Back to Old Time Clocks Set

The undersigned announce a return to the old time by reversing clock settings starting Monday the 28th and closing earlier at 6 PM. Wednesday and Saturday nights will see 7:00 PM closings. Local schools and several named businesses will comply with the change.

Polk Rystrom Imp. Co David Anderson A. G. Lindburg W. E. Anderson Shafer & Sons Farmers Union Assn Harlan T. Frazier A.O. Monson Co Sundberg & Son David N. Carlson R

Box Social and Play at District 74 Friday Evening

Invitation to District 74 box social and programme on Friday May 2 invites all to enjoy a short lower grade program and a high school play free to attend. Coffee and sandwiches will be served in the basement after the programme. Miss Fern Boettner, principal, and Miss Esther Nath, assistant, announce the event.

Beauré and Come Fern Boettner Esther Nath Ass’t

Polk Public Restroom Issue Sparks Community Call to Action

Citizens urge swift action after discussions about restroom facilities in Polk. Parents and locals request the Community Club or Village to investigate and address the matter promptly, ensuring visitors to Polk receive equal consideration.

Polk

Polk Municipal Band Concert Opens Season Next Wednesday

The Municipal Band will render the first concert of the season in Polk on next Wednesday evening. Residents are invited to attend.

Polk

Local Progress and Events Highlights

Progress notes renewals and new subscribers C A Frasier W L Ernstmeyer W H Pollock Henry Lindquist. Polk County Fair dates Aug 25 28. Osceola post office candidate ex county clerk Joel Hanson, plus four others. Patty mentions old time new time change not at depot post office hotel and other spots. Club gathering hosted by Mrs Westfall with Women’s Cultide group and program by Mrs Pollock and others.

H.L. Stunkel C. A. Frasier W. L. Ernstmeyer W. H. Pollock Henry Lindquist Joel Hanson Osceola Joel Polk D. H Westfall Weing’ Resent Mra Pollock Mlesdames Smith Frazier Ayres d-McGaffin Adjgarneds

Community mass meeting arranged for Polk county

A mass meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 30 in the auditorium Polk City to discuss vital community topics. Speakers include Hon W F Crozier state Boys and Girls Club leader G R Davis junior extension work and county agent Lynn Sheldon. Superintendent Rost will preside.Sam​uelson secretary.

Polk Haa Pol W.F. “Crozier Lynn Sheldon Grover F. Rost I. T. Samuelson

Resolutions of Condolence Adopted by Viking Lodge No 328

Resolutions extend heartfelt sympathy to the families of C O Eckles mother and John Monson father as brothers in Viking Lodge No 328 express support. The resolutions request publication in the Polk Progress and minutes of record. Committee members I T Samuelson Bert O Bay J N Plessinger.

C. O. Eckles John Monson Viking Lodge No. 328 Bert Polk Progress I. T. Samuelson Bert O. Bay J. N. Plessinger

No Sunday Services As State Convention Meets

Due to the State Convention gathering in Grand Island there will be no preaching at the Baptist Church on Sunday April 27. The regular Sunday School session will convene at ten o'clock, likely in the church basement thereafter.

Baptist Church Grand Island

Probate Notice in Polk County Nebraska 1919

Notice to interested parties that a petition for probate of Ida A Eckles deceased and appointment of Charles O Eckles as Executor is set for hearing May 16 1919 at 10 AM in the County Court of Polk County Nebraska F H Ball County Judge dated April 23 1919

Polk County Nebraska Ida A. Eckles State of Charles O. Eckles F. H. Ball

Fighting Canadians to Perform in Polk Auditorium

Town notices list upcoming events and visits, including the Fighting Canadians at Polk Opera House Saturday night May 3 with a preview of songs and a short talk. Local names such as Lester Stark and Mrs. J. S. Fleming appear along with varied commerce and social items.

Lester David City Walter Green Bank of Polk Polk Opera House Eckles J. E. Greppin Fairmont Greppin Shembeck Auditorium Lillian Brown Lincoln Henry Lindquist Cushing Polk Auditorium Opera House

Tea Basket Supper and program at High Prairie School

Community notice for High Prairie School district forty two inviting attendance at a Friday evening Tea Basket Supper and program with Isabel Conway as teacher. Also mentions Big Firemen's Ball at Polk Auditorium and a political note on Joe Hoover in York County. Plus poultry tonic advertisement and Junior High Class Play at Auditorium on Friday April 25.

High Prairie School i District Forty-Two Polk ™ Auditorium Joe Hoover Benedict Polk Joe York County

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