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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
1
An April 2 World Herald notice profiles Arthur F. Mullen as a longtime Nebraska Democratic leader. The 47 year old, tall and angular figure is praised for honor courage and hard work and is described as a capable party general with strong future national influence.
Barry Dahlgren transacted business in Grand Island Friday evening. Mrs. Fletcher departed Tuesday for Oklahoma to visit her son. Prof. I. D. Hunton arrived from Stratton for a short visit and will be superintendent for the coming Polk school year.
Forrest Lear of Ainsworth Nebraska says Senator Hitchcock remains party loyal and popular in the northwest while Bryan is viewed as a quitter. He predicts Hitchcock’s strong turnout in the primaries and notes Arthur Mullen for solid Democratic support in the territory.
Dewey Mincks and wife spent Sunday in York. W F Nieman visited York Friday. Mrs Bertha Wilson returned from Iowa Friday evening. I B Cypher visited Stromsburg Saturday afternoon. Fresh Strawberries next Saturday at Shafer's Grocery. Read the sample ballot and vote for candidates before Tuesday. Pleasant Home Republicans urged a vote for Col Beebe for state senator on primary day. A big dance in Polk Friday night April 16 to music. Miss Pearl Alkire returned from Bradshaw to teach at the high school. Miss Zora Shafer filled in during Miss A’s absence. Mrs Wm McGonegal of Garrison visited Polk Saturday between trains. She was returning from Grand Island after her sister’s funeral.
A Nebraskan editor and publisher recounts long service in politics and journalism. He argues Democrat leadership improved state governance, notes treasury issues ended under Democrats, and pledges a campaign premised on fair business practices and equal dealings if nominated.
Prof I D Huston returns to Stratton on Monday. Albert Benson buys Hoover Bros farm last Thursday at about 170 50 per acre. County official R E Dearborn names A Polfus to manage seven miles of road from H G Brauer to Ray Sealey, then east to O Naslund. Some folks offer thanks while others will give a kick when unseen. Expectation of return leads to possible surprise.
A crowd of about fifty youths gathered last Saturday at the Swede Plain neighborhood home of Mr and Mrs P E Shostrom to celebrate Robert Shostroms twenty first birthday. Games and lunch followed a happy reception and the guests gave a Waltemar chain and knife as a keepsake. Robert is the youngest child in the Peter Shostrom household.
The Chamirade Glee Club of Luther College Wahoo will present a concert at the Lutheran Church on April 17 at 8 30 p m Admission 50c and 25c The sacred cantata The Nazarine will be sung by a large chorus at the Lutheran church on May 2 at 8 pm Soloists Mabel Eleason Edwin Olson and Carl Cederburg have been engaged Coffee will be served after the program in the basement.
Earl Becker was in Osceola Monday morning between trains. Dr Slasser left for Minden to visit his ill mother. Miss Ruth Glasser returned from Osceola visiting her parents BE Crow came from David City to see his son Arnold and family. Rev Claude Neal is ill and confined to his home. Cliff Wurtz won the Ford sedan at York Fun Fest last Saturday hosted by the Country Club.
A regular concert event features a five piece jazz orchestra at Viking Auditorium on Friday night. The item lists attendees from York at a prior Fun-Fest and promotes saving with Liberty Bell Bank at Citizens State Bank. A district court suit seeks 5000 dollars for damages alleges an attempted assault near Acberville on January 4. Twentieth Century club meeting notes April 1 1920 cover delegate appointment and a program with birds of Nebraska and vocal solos.
Mrs. Mary Schmidt and her son rode to Omaha Friday. Comb honey sold at 35c and trained honey at 50c per year at Shafer's Grocery. Mrs. Frank Scheanler and companions traveled to Omaha Friday morning. Miss McKee of Aurora accepted a stenographer post at Bauder's garage. George Mitchell and family moved into their new home in the west part of town while awaiting Ed Schultz sale completion.
Seeds for farm and garden sold by Pure Flood Grocery. Chas Stettner and crew are building Frank Scheapler's new home. Big Polk Friday night dance on April 16 features the Clarks Orchestra delivering popular jazz.
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