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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
8
Estate liquidation consignment sale announces weekly auctions every Monday evening. Dale Auction Co based in York Nebraska handles complete estate liquidations. For sale Alfalfa seed state tested noxious-free. Dor Scheapler 2697 or C A Scheapler 3987. 229 x
The Lutheran Student Choir from the University of Nebraska directed by Paul Jersild performed at Fridhem Church after weekend at Covenant Cedars Camp. Local groups like the Lincoln Exchange Club assisted Lavina Campbell's home and hosted meals. Hordville seniors prepare for Friday night class play.
Miss Patricia Jones was honored at a bridal shower Sunday at the Wayland Flodman home. The event featured a wishing well centerpiece, nile green and pink streamers, games, and a two course lunch served by hostesses Mrs Wayland Flodman Mrs Darrel Shostrom Maribelle Lyle and Barbara Rhode.
The wedding featured white frosted organdy gowns trimmed with lilac ribbon and a reception in the church parlors hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Anderton. Guests came from Fremont York Utica Seward Lincoln Polk Clarks Hastings and other towns, as the couple plans a farm home northeast of Polk after a brief trip.
The Johnson home hosted a large birthday party for Grant John son with almost seventy relatives and friends in attendance. Attendees included Glenn Miers and James Davenport of Seward, Wes Miller and family of Lincoln, and many others from York, Omaha, Milford, Bradshaw, and surrounding areas. The Home Society met at Mrs. Mervin Shenk’s home with a carry-in luncheon after a brief social hour. Rev. and Mrs. Elwood Anderson traveled to Greeley Colorado via Wyoming to attend the Platte Valley Baptist Conference and visit Mrs. Anderson’s relatives.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Carlson and son Bill spent time with Mrs Carl son’s parents Mr and Mrs A E Swanson and with Mr and Mrs Rolland Swanson in Stromsburg. Adolph Forss hosted Reuben Hanquists Thursday. Henry Horstman and Mrs Henry Horstman attended a golden wedding in Mason City with Alvin Rizer from Geneva.
Funeral services were held Thursday April 22 at 2 o clock for a mother mourned by family and congregation. Rev Milton O Connor and Rev Nels Pearson officiated. Duets and a solo were performed by local singers. Pallbearers included Willard Adelson Leslie Adelson Lloyd Adelson Marvin Fredrickson Lawrence Lind and Walter Stohl. Interment followed at Stromsburg Cemetery.
Classified note touts a 1952 Oldsmobile Holiday Sedan with many extras. Describes TuTone-green paint and white top, urging buyers to see the beauty, plus mentions additional Chevrolet specials and features like radio and heater in related listings.
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