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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

4

Camille Latham Piper Death Notice

Camille Latham Piper born near Arborville Nebraska on December 6 1880 died July 22 1948 at her son Leroy s home aged 67 years 7 months 16 days She was married to Edward H and Henry G Piper and leaves six children two sisters twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Her pallbearers were Gene Brown Alfred Smith Rolland Chase Darrell Latham Vern Brown and Richard Sealey

Camille Latham Piper Thomas W Sallie J Latham Arborville Nebraska Leroy The Baptist Church Edward Sr Henry G Piper Arthur Smith Bradshaw Viola Brown Lincoln Edna Crabb Eugene Oregon Leroy Piper York Vera Buchanan Verna Retherford Hannah Brown Gene Brown Alfred Smith Rolland Chase Darrell Latham Vern Brown Richard Sealey

Sudden Death of Melvin Ethington Shocks Exeter Community

Word spread of Melvin Ethington's death on Sunday after a heart attack while at a downtown cafe with family. Born October 24, 1913 in Edgar, Nebraska, he was 34 years old and had a long record of public service and teaching before aiding in Smith farms operations near Exeter since 1945. He served on the Exeter village board, was a deacon and usher at the Congregational church, led the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department, and worked with local baseball leagues. He married Dorothea Ruth Smith in 1940 and leaves three daughters Carol Ann, Jean Loraine, and Barbara Ruth, plus his mother, sister, and father-in-law. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with burial in Exeter Cemetery.

Melvin Ethington Ethington John H Gertrude Combs Ethington Melvin L Ethington Edgar Nebraska Edgar High School Penn Nebraska Teachers College Greely Colorado Ant College of Education Polk Fairmont Alcoa Tennessee Carson City Nevada Smith Farms Exeter Congregational Church Exeter Volunteer Fire Department Saline Fillmore and Seward Dorothea Ruth Smith Carol Ann Jean Loraine Barbara Ruth Gertrude ‘Ethington Millie Hungerford Lincoln C C Smith Ronald Jespersen Exeter Cemeter

Joseph C. Larson Laid to Rest in Stromsburg Burial

Joseph C Larson born August 15 1886 near Stromsburg Nebraska died July 21 at St Francis Hospital Osceola after arriving from San Diego to visit his sister Son of Lewis and Sophie Larson he lived in Stromsburg Central City Hastings and San Diego He was survived by relatives and many friends Funeral services were held July 24 at Brauer Funeral Home with Rev J E Tracy directing Interment was in Stromsburg cemetery The poem notes he is not dead just away.

Joseph C Larson Stromsburg Nebraska St Francis Hospital Osceola San Diego California Lewis Sophie Larson Fong Stroims Central City Hastinen Wr Teving Brethrr Wan Brauer J E. Tracy

Powerful fungicide ad promises quick relief for athlete's foot

An advertisement for a five minute test and TEOL foot fungicide at Davis Pharmacy claims powerful, full strength action that reaches more germs to kill the itch and offers a 35 cent back guarantee along with new foot comfort.

Davis Pharmacy

Swede Home News Social Roundup From The Area

The column lists visits and family gatherings across the Swede community. Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnson with children, Mr and Mrs Wesley Swedenburg, Mrs John Gestrine and families exchanged Sunday visits, and numerous couples hosted relatives in Osceola Polk Blair Bertrand York Minnesota and other nearby towns. Local trips include August Johnson Carl Johnson DeVouw birthday and church anniversary events.

Raymond Johnson Wesley Swedenburg John Gestrine Henry Thelander Gloria Jones Horace Stevens Polk Verner Gustafson Cheyenne Wyo Oscar Jones Ansel Pherson University of Minnesota August Johnson Carl Johnson Harlan Johnson DeVouw Joanne Franzen Loretta Larson Clarence Larson Columbus Althea Thelander Oakland Blair Nebraska Gustave Peterson Edgar Peterson Bertrand Vernon Thelander Hutchinson Kansas Frank Thelander

Farm Loans Where Profits Are Returned To Borrowers

Cooperative National Farm Loan Association offers farm loans with profits returned to borrowers and interest reduced to nearly 3 percent. No commission or fee. Prompt service. Contact W J Stead Secretary-Treasurer Osceola Nebraska, with Campbell & Nyberg Attorneys. Annual Picnic of Sacred Heart Parish at Shelby August 8.

Sacred Heart Parish Shelby

Notice to Creditors and Heirs in Polk County Nebraska

Ma bel L. Benjamin files petition for settlement of the estate of Fitch C. Benjamin who died November 10, 1941. Property includes Lots 5 and 6 in Block 16 Original Town of Polk with a one half interest, Ruth A. Moschenross holds the other half. Hearing set for August 20, 1948 at 10 o'clock A M in Polk County Court.

Polk County Nebraska Fitch C. Benjamin Mabel L. Benjamin Polk Ruth A. Moschenross

Pleasant Homemakers 4-H Club party hosted by Marlene Anderson

Marlene Anderson hosted the Pleasant Homemakers 4-H Club gathering to mark her 10th birthday with a circus entertainment. The 17 members met for a business briefing, shared funny 4-H Cooking experiences, and reviewed health and safety scores. Guests Maureen Peterson Phyllis and Marian Nelson and Laura Anderson joined a two course lunch.

Marlene Anderson Homemakers 4-I Marilyn Hahn Forrest Anderson Maureen Peterson Phyllis Marian Nelson Laura Anderson

Local residents visit and travel notes around several towns

Mr and Mrs John Harper visited in Stengeon and picnicked at Grand Island with multiple families. Many neighbors and relatives from Denver Peoria Lincoln Loveland and Fullerton were listed visiting or staying with local residents across the region. Poison ivy illness and family visits were noted among the social roundups.

John Harper Stengeon Mo Edward Reekner George Otto Robert Merchant Grand Island Alf Shockey Pete Schrader Cappy Monty Cramer Columbus Lynn Irvin Denver Frank Merchant S. S Ralph Lincoln Ted Otto Jr Frea Sandall Loveland Colo Car Anderson

Many Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

A wide circle of neighbors and relatives spent Sunday and weekend visits across York and surrounding towns. Edson Wilcox welcomed A A Shockey family members, while Lincoln resident Mrs. R. C. Russell visited the Whittemore home. Numerous reunions occurred at Schuyler and York, and travel included trips to Grant and Scottsbluff to see relatives. A mixed sequence of phone calls, showers, church school start, and a birthday picnic rounded out bantam town social life.

A A Shockey Fred Shockey Edson Wilcox York al Shockey R. C. Russell Lincoln A. Whittemore Earl Stevens Schuyler John Bills Floyd Merchant del Kelming Grant Scottsbluff Russell Lovell Gordon Bush Clarks We Richard Johnson

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