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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
5
The Woman's Club announces an old paper and magazine gathering to raise funds. Anyone with items should call Mrs. Albert Sundberg or Mrs. R L Peterson and they will arrange pickup.
Help wanted notice seeking ladies or girls who wish to learn dress making. Contact by phone at 2803 for enrollment and guidance.
A meeting is set for Monday evening April 29 at the Town Hall to organize Memorial and Decoration day observances. R. E. Merchant serves as Chairman.
A collection of wry observations notes social trends and quirky quips. The items poke fun at habits like car ownership insurance and courting rituals while skewering outdated views and local opinions.
Local notes report Polk visitors including Mr. Alex Scott of Stromsburg and Dr. Chas. Rippie from Indiana. Several residents returned from trips to Waconda Springs Kas and Minnesota. Community events mention birthday celebrations school activities and a club meeting with discussions on constitutional revision and child welfare.
Osceola Nebraska beauty shop promotes a permanent waving service using the Paul’s Method with ringlet ends and a satisfaction guarantee. Contact Blanche’s Beauty Shop by phone 74 for appointments.
Miss Edith Anderson and Mrs. Lillian V. Brown entertained Polk and Clarks ladies Monday at their father’s country home. Florence Anderson, visiting from York, helped serve as hostess with the three sisters. Pink and white flowers brightened the living rooms as guests enjoyed a two course lunch.
One tube Crosley radio offered for sale with inquiry through Progress office.
Seed corn for sale choice 1928 Reid's Yellow Dent at 1.85 dollars a bushel if purchased before March 15. Bert Sherwood of Clarks Nebraska advertises the offer.
Pastor J. L. Hedbloom leads Sunday School with Ellen Larson as Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00. Junior BYL, U. no 7215, BY P U Societies at 7:15. Evening Worship at 7:30 with sermon topics for next Sunday The Holy Spirit and the Believer and Good News. Baptism will be administered at the evening service. Cordial welcome to all with inspiring songs and gospel message. Bible class Friday at 8 P.M. Men's and Boys Club at 9. All members urged to attend.
The American Legion plans the play Sweetheart Town for April 25 and 26. Mrs. E M Burke celebrated her eightieth birthday on Monday April 22 with a reception from three to five in the afternoon. Over 60 friends visited the honored guest and gifts included a bouquet from the Baptist Mission Circle. Guests from Stromsburg and Hordville attended, including C P Nelson Wm Backlund A J Jones and Mr and Mrs J W Nelson. Coffee and cake were served.
Swede Plain M. E. Church invites worship with John W. Ekwall as pastor. Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship 11 00 evening service 800. Miss Winnie Gabrielson will preach May 5th and speak on missionary work. Clean up day May 1st for cemetery lots. all are welcome to attend.
Albert Peterson 72 longtime Arborville resident died Sunday night after a lingering illness. Survived by widow two sons Alvin and Orville at home three daughters Velma Loren Weeks and Elis White all in Arborville one sister Mrs Thomas Irvin Whitewater Wis two brothers Cornelius in Whitewater and Almon in Janesville Wis. A short service will be at Metz chapel Tuesday at 1 pm followed by Congregational church service in Arborville conducted by Rev Peterson of Polk.
Judge L S Hastings of David City notified the district court clerk that he will return to York Thursday to continue the Mincks divorce hearing. He indicated the decree will be granted but the hearing will continue on property settlement.
William Junge of Benedict was taken into custody by Sheriff A. E. Carter Saturday evening and placed in the county jail for investigation on a charge of bastardy.
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