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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1974
Page
3
Dated April 17 1919 the Toledo area notes births deaths marriages and relocations. Highlights include a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs Harvey Kinsley a Polk County farming move for Claude Green and wife and a death of Charley Munson. Community visits church events and local business changes are recorded along with farm fires and athletic achievements.
Obituary poetry rates and subscription pricing listed for Polk Nebraska. Rates include six month and eight month options, with per line charges for obituary poetry and a card of thanks. Public notice filed under act of March 8, 1879 and post office designation shown.
The Progress editor reflects on reader reactions and the newspaper’s role beyond advertising. Letters from Burdette Flodman and Mrs. Ray Mesner praise honesty and morale, noting the paper’s value in editorials and local news. The editor affirms a lifelong commitment to the Progress and its conversational, nonprofit mission.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Albin and family spent the weekend with relatives at Plainview. They were Saturday and overnight guests of Mrs Alfreda Albin and Easter Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Horn. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Albin of Des Moines Ta and Miss Leota Horn of Plainview. Sunday evening visits featured Mr and Mrs Darwin Carlson and Joan at the Paul Anderson home, Mr and Mrs Donald Hanquist with Lori and Rodney at Mrs Laura Bolton, and Arlo Stevens at the Glen Hill home.
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