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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

8

Progress Roll of Honor Renewals and New Subscribers

Progress roll of honor lists renewals since April 1 by H G Brauer Chas W Graves Mrs C S McGinnis F J Hahn Chas Westman Mrs D M Buckner Emil Meerkatz and Leonard Peterson New subscribers include E Graff Walter Olson Amel Lind Claude N Ball Miles Duffy R A Johnson Dewey Mincks J H Rolls and Clarence Newton Red Cross material on hand sold to Red Cross members at cost Mr and Mrs H A Johnson traveled to Omaha and Plattsmouth J James Sealey and wife visited Central City friends Tuesday and Wednesday A J Hanquist and Mrs Chas Hanquist of Hordville traveled to Omaha today

H.G. Brauer Chas W. Graves C.S. McGinnis F. J. Hahn Westman D. M. Buckner Emil Meerkatz Leonard Peterson E. Graff Walter Olson Amel Lind Claude N. Ball Miles Duffy R. A. Johnson Dewey Mincks J. H. Rolls Clarence Newton Red Cross

Card of Thanks to Pleasant Hill Aid Circle

I express heartfelt thanks to the kind ladies of the Pleasant Hill Aid Circle for their worthy work at my home a few days ago.

Pleasant Phill Aid Circle

Johnson Seeks Democratic Nomination for Nebraska Governor

E F Johnson announces his candidacy for governor in the Nebraska primaries. He pledges a vigorous campaign inviting input from all classes and reserves the right to decide his duties. He cites his record as a servant of the people and urges voting for court house bonds next Tuesday. Women can vote as well as men.

Nebraska Court House

Wedding Bells Color Local Hearts for Becker Beetem Union

Last Monday afternoon the wedding of Earl Becker and Valera Beetem was announced in our city at the Lindburg home with Rev. J. M. Bay officiating. Becker works for Polk Mills and Beetem is an operator with Lincoln Telephone. Also noted are visits by Wm. Ueckert from Seward and D. E. Boeler's family trip to Grand Island. A bond explanatory notice urges readers to vote for the Court House Bonds next Tuesday.

Cupid Earl Becker Valera Beetem C. H. Lindburg J. M. Bay Becker Polk Mills Beetem Lincoln Telephone Co Wm. Ueckert Seward D. E. Boeler Baby Grand Island Court House

Ellen Tipton Myers obituary reflects faith and family ties

Ellen Tipton Myers born January 6 1842 in Janesville died April 10 1920 at 78 years 3 months 4 days. She married Richard B. Myers September 28 1871 and left four children Mary Ramage Zenas F John Richard all in Polk with 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She lived in Janesville Ohio then Central City Nebraska and joined Central City Baptist church after moving. she was a devout Christian and devoted wife and mother.

Ellen Tipton Myers Janesville Richard B. Myers Mary Ramage Central City Zenas F John Richard Polk Ohio Myers Z. F Market St

Thanking all for support after mother’s illness and death

The Myers family expresses gratitude for the help and floral offerings received during our mother’s long illness and after her passing. Sincere thanks are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Z F Myers and family, Mr. and Mrs. J B Myers and family, Mr. R B Myers, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ramage and son.

Algo Z. F. Myers J. B. Myers R. B. Myers Grant Ramage

Notice of Final Report in Annie Dahlgren Estate

In Polk County Nebraska the executor files final account and report and petitions final settlement and distribution order. Hearing set for April 19 1920 at 3 PM before the County Court. Contestants may appear. Dated March 24 1920 F H Ball County Judge.

Polk County Nebraska Annie Dahlgren State of F. H. Ball

Notice to Creditors in Estate of John G Ehn

Notice to creditors of the estate of John G Ehn Nebraska court announces claims must be filed by July 16 1920 and debts paid by April 16 1921. Hearing dates include April 16 1920 and July 16 1920 with probate actions in the County Court Room.

Polk County Nebraska Gust Adolf Westman Said County John G. Ehn Aid County

Taylor for Governor Promises Reform on April 20 1920

W J Taylor outlines twenty years in Nebraska politics and a plan for a governor free from outside control. He pledges to reform redistricting school laws, fix McKelvie Code expenditures, cut road costs, curb profiteering, and ensure a square deal for labor with proportional influence in government. He urges Democratic primary voters to support him on April 20 1920.

Nebraska McKelvie W. J. Taylor

The Rivers End and Local Notices

The column notes residents visiting and returning to towns in Nebraska including Omaha and Stromsburg. Postmaster Fanning of Omaha dies suddenly. Mrs Buckner travels to Gurley and Denver. local businesses install an electric Tolheim pump and air station. A Polk dance on Friday night features the Clarks Orchestra.

Rystrom Implement Co Polk Clarks

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