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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
1
Polk Commercial Club fundraising has topped 1000 dollars to install lighting at Memorial Field for Polk High School games. Plans include field beautification and bleachers if funds permit. Labor will be voluntary and efforts target local businessmen and residents.
The Rolon Jones farm north of Gresham Polk county sold at referee's sale in Osceola Monday. Arnold Fredrickson purchased the property at $160 per acre.
A heavy Sunday night rain measuring over half an inch drenched most of Polk county, easing the drought for a record corn crop nearing a critical growth stage. Farmers hailed the event as timely and vital for moisture needed to continue development.
Members of the J Rinke family near Shelby, Mr and Mrs Rinke and daughters Juanita and Roseann, are seriously ill at St Francis Hospital Osceola this week from food poisoning. It is the first such case in the community in many years.
Gilbert Benson a major Polk County landowner recently purchased an airplane and earned flight lessons toward a pilot license. He is now an experienced pilot frequently seen flying above Polk and is the first resident of the area to own a plane.
Polk County four town chambers sponsor an all day booster trip on August 16 to tour surrounding communities. The plan includes Polk Band a loud speaker system and entertainment to boost attendance at the County Fair and Veterans Welcome Home Party. Report to booster chairmen in each town.
A transient suspected after Dr D. T. Kelly's office was broken into early Sunday. Morphine and about sixty dollars were taken from a desk, with other narcotics left untouched. Entrance was gained by smashing the front plate glass. FBI assistance sought as local authorities investigate.
Douglas and Robert Nelson of Central City are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Kroger this week. Their parents are on a vacation trip to Colorado.
County Extension notes discuss 193 inches of precipitation. Emphasizes organic matter to prevent crusting, weed control to conserve moisture, and weed seed reduction. Highlights weed district benefits and urges farmer involvement plus 4-H camp reports and upcoming Conservation Camp events with program details.
Olaf Ostlund aged over 80 sends a letter from Long Beach California to Polk paper. He mentions subscribing with $2.00 and enjoying local auctions and pool halls. He notes yard work dog care and greeting friends in Polk.
Effective September 1 the annual subscription price of the Polk Progress increases to 2.00 in Nebraska and 2.50 elsewhere. New and renewal subscriptions accepted at the old rate of 1.50 per year until September 1. Increased production costs necessitate the advance. Revise your subscription now for one or two years and save.
Mr and Mrs Henry Thelander and family and Clarence Neilson spent Sunday at Loup City visiting Joe Thelander family. Miss Shirley Thelander accompanied them home. Mrs Margaret Scharman returned Saturday from a six week vacation in California Wyoming and Denver with friends and relatives. Miss Phyllis Steever arrived home Saturday evening for a month with her parents before teaching at Louisville Nebraska. A E Rodine returned Saturday after two weeks in Minnesota called by illness and death of Mrs Rodine's mother. Lieut Colonel and Mrs J L Buckmaster of Randolph Field Texas spent last week here with sister Mrs Lyal Lund. Mrs E A Stett returned to Omaha after two weeks in Alexandria Minnesota and here with friends. Mr and Mrs Evan Myers and Mrs Amy Myers joined Mr and Mrs M R Colson for Sunday dinner in Lincoln.
Misses Doris Wilshusen Dorothy Mundt and Arlene Green enjoyed a river picnic near Clarks Friday evening. Fern Marie stayed longer with the Earl Burke home at Stromsburg before returning to Denver. Mrs. Martin Jones visited Polk after time with W. A. Ross in Horton Kansas, then joined Harold Yohe family in Pilley. Lieutenant Max Peterson flew from San Francisco to Omaha, then Osceola for terminal leave with parents. Dr. C R Peterson and family toured Polk for dinner at Roger Gustafson home.
In person performance by the Blackwood Bros Quartette at Polk High School Auditorium one night only August 15 at 8 15 p m admission 14 25 and 50 cents
A series of visiting guests appears in Hastings Emporia Lincoln and Stromsburg with names including Mr and Mrs U sonifer Mrs Ives Mr and Mrs Blase Bedient Reckner Whittemore and Stevens. Social calls extend from York to Fremont to Denver with several families hosting meals and weekend stays. Baseball schedule notes Osceola versus Shelby and Stromsburg versus Tuesday’s winner for August 28.
Pii Byron Torell left Columbus on Sunday to return to Washington after a month sick leave due to scarlet fever. Hollis McKeag and his wife, recently discharged, visited Denver and Iowa and will return to make their home in Denver. Mrs Oscar Torell of Bentonville Ark visited the Torell home. Donna Marie Twarling returned Friday from Lincoln hospital after an appendectomy. Mrs Bila Johnson and Mrs Jos Lindburg plan a Thursday trip to Lakeview Ore to visit a sister. Fern Myers of Denver visited Mr and Mrs Earl Burke. Mrs Raymond Myers and Jack Myers of Polk joined Fern Myers for an afternoon with the Burkes. Mr and Mrs D E Powell and daughter were supper guests at Peter Loreman’s near Benedict. N S Abolt visited Leonard Rasp near Gresham Friday. Reuben Pierson of Loveland Col with Forrest Berggren Paul Bond and Frank Nordburg families enjoyed a Buckley Park picnic Sunday. Garl Bedient of Arborville called at the DC Newcomer home Thursday. Mrs Dale Thompson of Wayne spent days here at Edward Crossant’s. Nina Burke attends summer school at Kearney. Leah Powell returned to Omaha after ten days with home folks. O R Hennings and family were guests of Roy Thomas at Rising City Sunday. Henry Olson Jr and family attended the Olson family picnic at Buckley Park Sunday. Harold Anderson of Marquette visited D D Newcomer family Sunday.
Francis Poe aged 31, driver for Osceola Produce Transfer, died in Omaha hospital after a late Friday night crash 14 miles west of Omaha on the Dodge street road. The semi tractor fire trapped him. the car driver Emmett E Yohey sustained chest injuries but declined hospital care. Burial is set for Surprise, Poe's former home, Thursday afternoon.
Home safety is crucial as over half of accidents occur at home. Stairs, dark cellars, worn treads, rickety ladders, cluttered floors, and unsecured cords cause many injuries. Burns, fires, and children’s exposure to matches and flammable trash are major risks to all ages. Identify hazards and remove them to prevent accidents.
Oscar Stromberg became owner of the St Benson estate building next to Slater Drug Co store at auction in Hordville. The sale price was $73,000.
A community band program directed by Ss. A. Ramp features marches Serenade Overature Fox Trot and rags. The event includes tunes such as Cotton Top Rag Tiger Rag Kifer's Special Chapel Shrine In A Garden Fair and Star Spangled Banner with audiences urged to attend at dusk.
Oscar Strand, 81, Polk businessman and landowner, died Friday at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln after a period of ill health. A Swedish immigrant who arrived in 1881, he helped run a Polk lumber business, served on the Board of Education and Village Council, and held mayoral terms. Survived by wife, sons Paul Warren Hilding Merril, two grandchildren. Obituary next week.
Osceola news covers local social calls and several farm accidents. Two men sustained severe burns from gasoline and overheated tractor incidents this week. Residents and visitors from Omaha Denver Knoxville and New York travel through Osceola, visiting friends and relatives and planning trips to Colorado and Seattle.
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