Family Gathering Honors Long Migration From Sweden to Kansas
A Kansas gathering in McPherson celebrates a 1888 voyage from Sweden by P A Hanquist and family. Descendants now in McPherson, Polk, York and Nebraska recall childhood, immigration challenges, and 50 years of settlement in America with gratitude for freedom and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
McPherson
Sweden
Atlantic Ocean
America
P. A. Hanquist
Augusta Johnson
Polk
Ed Johnson
York
Carl Granath
Sanford Anderson
Boston
Nebraska
MecPhergon
Hanquist
4-H Judging Tour Set For Saturday Readiness
4-H livestock judging tour for Osceola area youths on Saturday April 15 begins 9:30 a m at Herman Jones farm five miles west and half mile north. Beginners and advanced groups compete at four farms including Monson Hedlund Bard with swine cattle horses and sheep. Bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Jones
Osceola
Paul Monson
E. A. Hedlund
Frank Bard Farm
Methodist women meet for Thursday readings and education talk
The WFMS of the Methodist Church gathered Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with hostesses Mrs Glen Hill and Mrs Oscar Gustafson. Mrs T A Stevens led devotional services and Mrs Karl Detloff directed the program on Education. Miss Sheralee Hill presented a recitation and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F.M.S
WFMS
Methodist Church
Glen Hill
Oscar Gustafson
T. A. Stevens
Karl Detloff
Sheralee Hill
Easter services and local church notices in Polk County
A Osceola period piece lists Easter sermons at Swede Plains M Church and Lutheran and Free Methodist services with times. It also reports on Polk County Spelling Contest winners from Rural and City schools and announces a sheriff sale of Polk Hotel Building for delinquent taxes with potential bids and future uses discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola High School
POLK
Osceola
Methodist Church Easter Cantata Receives Praise
Sunday School at 40 Morning Worship at 11 P M. Evening services at 7 30 P M. Easter Cantata praised for portraying the Resurrection Story. Congregation praised for large attendance and welcoming visitors. District Conference to meet at Osceola on the 20th and 21st with Layman's Day on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Plains
E. E. Pengelly
Methodist Church
Hastings
Confer ‘Ence
Osceola
First Baptist Chula Builds Week of Bible Study and Services
Rev E M Bailey and the First Baptist Church of Chula outline a week of activities including Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11 with a Gospel Team from Hastings College. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday, James study begins Tuesday, with orchestra and choir practices Thursday evening and a Mission Circle meeting Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Mission Church
Hagstrom
Stromsburg
First Baptist Chula
E. M. Bailey
BYPU
Mission Circle
R. J. Allison
Final Sign-Up Date Set for Farm Program Plan Participation
May 1 is the deadline for signing farm plans under NCR903. Tenants must participate with signed plans and landlords must sign at least one plan. no compliance check will occur otherwise. By last Friday 1 496 farms had signed. Wheat loans must be liquidated by June 1 with options to sell and pay or pay the loan. Contact county office before seals are broken. 130 of 430 insured wheat farmers have requested inspection. do not destroy until inspected and adjusted.
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Robert Taddiken
Polk County Assessors Report Reveals Odd Valuations
The Polk County assessor's figures show many quirky values from last year including 1013 dogs valued at 910,420 in the county and 13 bicycles reported. Beds of household goods and farm machinery are itemized along with railroads and utilities. Clean-Up Week runs April 17 to 22 with mayors of Shelby Osceola Stromsburg and Polk promoting tree planting and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Douglas County
Lancaster
Althoug
Platte River
Richardson County
Osceola
Nance County
Telephone Co
Power Co
Rolly Blair
Shelby
Harry Pratt
J. W. Anderson
Stromsburg
Arnold Isaacson
Polk
Howard L. Peterson
Peterson
Clarke
McNary
Forestry Department
Contour Farming Schools Planned Friday and Saturday
Contour farming classes will guide laying out contour lines for fields and pasture furrows. Friday sessions start at 10 a.m. Gordon Fredrickson farm and 1 p.m. Elton Berck farm with 3 p.m. at Arthur Deeter farm. Saturday tours begin 10 a.m. Arthur Morrill farm and 1 p.m. Kenneth Myers farm. A farm level is available at the Farm Bureau office for 25 cents two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Fredrickson
Elton Berck
Arthur Deeter
Farm Bureau
Arthur Morrill
Kenneth Myers
Gordon Eno Transferred to David City
Announcement said Gordon Eno, Lincoln Telephone local manager, will move to David City next week. Mr and Mrs Eno plan to relocate Monday, leaving the local exchange to Stromsburg. Neighbors note no replacement yet, and Eno’s civic and club involvement will be missed amid tough business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Eno
David City
Lincoln Telephone Company
Eno
Wednesday Band Concerts Fearlessly Canceled and Cleanup Drive
A town talks of losing Wednesday band concerts due to funds and logistics. Citizens discuss possible fixes while the Commercial Club plans a citywide cleanup day on April 17 with mayoral and council backing to improve Polk’s appeal for visitors and residents.
Lincoln 4-H Week Draws Polk County Delegation
Polk County will be well represented at the annual 4-H Club Week at the Nebraska College of Agriculture in Lincoln, May 29 to June 2. Art Deeter Vance Bard and Maurine Schmoker from Polk join more than 300 Nebraska 4-H members for educational and recreational sessions, banquets, picnics, and group discussions with plans for campus activities and a trip to Omaha.
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Lincoln
Polk County
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Art Deeter
Burlington
Vance Bard
Cudahy Packing Co
Maurine Schmoker
Omaha Union Stock ‘Yards
Nebraska
Agricultural College
4-H
Omaha
Auxiliary Meeting Plans Hospital Sewing and Picnic
The American Legion Auxiliary met April 13 at Mrs. Carl Steelquist's home with Mrs. Elmer Hanquist assisting. They voted to hold an all day sewing session for the hospital on April 17 and staged an auction of hall items. An Auxiliary picnic was planned for June and the group will meet in May at John Gestrine's home. A light two course lunch was served to fifteen members and three visitors.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Carl Steelquist
Elmer Hanquist
John Gestrine
Commercial Club Plans April Community Events
The Commercial Club met at Schultz Cafe with a full turnout. They scheduled a Spring Cleanup for April 17 and a Dollar Day on April 26 with local merchants offering dollar specials. Guests Mr Worth and Mr White of Bradshaw outlined a Commission Sale for April 26, gaining club support. Further details will appear in The Progress next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Schultz ‘Cafe
Worth
Mr. White
Bradshaw
Wilshusen Driewer Wedding at Immanuel Church Polk
A wedding was held Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran near Polk as Irene Wilshusen and Alton Driewer were married by Rev. Carl F Juergensen. The ceremony featured blue and white decor and a wedding march by Mr. Meinke. The couple will reside on a Hampton area farm and were greeted at a reception hosted by the bride’s parents.
Eddie and Theo Larson Take Over Pure Food Grocery
Eddie and Theo Larson acquire Pure Food Grocery from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stouffer and reopen after a brief closing. Eddie brings meat and grocery line experience from City Grocery Market. Local friends anticipate a bright future for the new owners and their venture.
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Eddie
Theo Larson
Pure Food
Deyon
Theo. Larson
Fhom
J. L. Stouffer
Eddie Larson
City Grocery & Market
Theo
Mrs. Stouffer
4 H Leader Training Meeting Set at County Court House
4 H leaders of livestock clubs are urged to attend a training session at the County Court House on Tuesday April 18 at 8 p m. Guy R. Davis Assistant State 4 H Club Leader will attend to offer problem solving tips and meeting improvement suggestions.
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Court House
Guy R. Davis
Rexall One Cent Sale Opens at Davis Pharmacy
The Davis Pharmacy in Polk runs the Rexall One Cent Sale offering two items for the price of one plus one cent. Shoppers pay regular prices for desired items and can take another of the same article for just one cent. A quick, high value deal for customers.
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Rexall
Davis
Polk
Farms Sold Near Polk In 80 Acre Transactions
Arnold Isaacson reports two farm sales five miles south of Polk. The John Meerkatz 80 acre farm near Polk is sold to Wallace Strong of Stromsburg. The Chas McGinnis 80 acre farm five miles south of Polk is sold to Floyd Merchant.
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Arnold Isaacson
John Meerkatz
Polk
Wallace Strong
Stromsburg
Chas. McGinnis
Floyd Merchant
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SM. Lutheran Church
Carl F. Juergensen
Free Methodist Church
W. H. Lee
Lucille Schinzel
Pearl Teegerstrom
Doris Emken
Norah Nell Myberg
Betty Ernst
Wilma Kerby
Mary Olive Wegman
Carolyn Coffin
Tommy Scott
Edward Schinzel
Myrna ‘Lees
Glenice Gustafson
Mildred Larson
Tommy ‘Since
Helen Wieseman
Rena May -Willets
Stanley Thelander
Annette Reed
Dean White
Donna Mae
Checkerupper
Main Street
Johnson
Walter
Wolk
Polk, Commercial Club
Robert Shostrom
Roy Carlson
Henry Sandell
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