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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
8
Carleton Anderson, County Treasurer, notes that 1947 real estate taxes become delinquent by January 1, 1948 and accrue 7 percent interest after that date.
Twenty five years ago this week April 19 1923 Arthur Gustafson bought a Chevrolet touring car from Mills Auto Co. Mr and Mrs Maurice Taandhurst and baby were weekend guests of relatives in Harvard. Miss Dorothy Barber visited from Stromsburg with sister Mrs Mary Shafer. Miss Esther Peterson and Tre...
Twenty years ago on April 19, 1128 Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitiere were mentioned in a local notice marking a milestone event.
Miss Mise Zorah Shefer and Philip Sack treated the Baptist Church choir to refreshments after rehearsal last Thursday evening. Misses Grayce Stevens Sadie Doyle Julia McClure and Blanche Stevens attended a demonstration given by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co at the Ratcliff Hotel in Central City last Wednesday evening. Miss Esther Jones of Herdville spent Sunday in the W P Miller home. LeRoy Alfred and Miss Marie Hahn were guests of friends Sunday at Loup City. Misses Helen Lind and Mildred McDaniel returned Thursday to their university studies. Oscar Jones and wife and Orlie Miller and wife were Lincoln visitors Sunday to see Mrs Jones sister. VOT Johnson and family and Roland Dahlin were guests Sunday in the home of Dr Starry S Johnson at Central City. Miss Verna Kisler is the new waitress and assistant at the Irish Castle. Raymond Bottum and wife and daughter were here from Lincoln Sunday visiting her parents A W Shafer and wife.
Notices report a funeral for Mrs W J Trutzke in Gresham and a Polk Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Orlie Adels. Birthday surprise for Merle Simpson at her mother Mrs Filla Shenk’s home. Rumors of Red Bros Motor Co opening in Teranety Chevrolet showroom in Ocetala. Edwin Thonker undergoing surgery at Lutheran Hospital in York. Adelsons visit daughter Mrs Roy Nelson. Glenn Tandburg visited C P Nelson in Stromsburg.
Edward Breuster Stewart is mentioned in April 1938 records as part of a historical note marking a decade since an event. This item records a brief obituary or biographical reference without details.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs Glen Severin's home with a Chas Lytle specialty. American Legion Auxiliary hosted a program and lunch at Mrs Arnold Isaacson's home. A birthday gathering for Mrs Williams occurred as relatives joined at Mr and Mrs Charles Wright's home. Several marriages, births, and hospital visits are noted among local families, with multiple social and church-related events listed across York and Albion areas.
Mrs Chas McGinnis is described as much improved. Mrs Hennie Seymour and Mrs Maude Doremus visited Mr and Mrs Nels Anderson at Stromsburg. Mr and Mrs Homer Green and son visited the Smith family at Stromsburg. Clarence Creech and two children spent the weekend with Carl Wilstenholm in Britt Iowa. Mrs Adam Deuker and Mrs Gilbert Blase attended a Mother Daughter Banquet at Wordville. Mrs Don Lindholm visited her mother and sister in Omaha.
Report of condition for Citizens State Bank of Polk Nebraska as of April 12 1948 shows total assets of about 1 140930 133 and total liabilities plus capital of 1 140930 133. The bank’s capital consists of common stock with par value 25000 00 and undivided profits 19333 78. Isaacson cashier certifies the statement as true to the best of knowledge and belief.
About 30 Luther Leaguers gathered Monday evening for a churchyard cleanup followed by a weiner roast. The notice lists several social guests including Art Hunt Alvin Kisler and Patrick from Central City and Stromsboe.
In Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of the will of Carl O Larson has been filed and A V Eielson is named as executor. The hearing is set for May 14, 1948 at 10:00 AM before County Judge in Merrick. Dates April 22 April 29 May 6.
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