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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
2
Polk Commercial Club drives fund for new lighting at Memorial Field to serve Polk High School games. Everett Green says about $1000 raised. plans include field beautification and possible bleachers if funds grow. labor will be voluntary.
The Rolon Jones farm north of Gresham Polk county sold at referee sale in Osceola on Monday. Arnold Fredrickson bought the property at 160 dollars per acre.
A heavy rain over the county Sunday night, with more than half an inch fell across most areas, is hailed by farmers as a million dollar rain. Polk county’s record corn crop was at a critical stage requiring moisture for further growth, and the timely shower saved the crop.
Members of the J Rinke family living near Shelby including Mr and Mrs Rinke and their daughters Jamnita and Roseann are seriously ill at St Francis Hospital Osceola this week from food poisoning. This marks the first such case in the community in many years.
Gilbert Benson, a major Polk County landowner, recently purchased an airplane and has begun lessons toward a pilot license. He is now an experienced flyer often seen above Polk, the first local resident to own a plane.
Chambers of Commerce from four Polk County towns sponsor an all day booster trip on August to visit surrounding towns with the Polk Band loudspeaker system and entertainment to boost attendance for the County Fair and Veterans Welcome Home Party. Food representation from each town is requested with booster chairmen listed as Harry Helliger Shelby Don Nordberg Stromsburg A L Chantry Osceola Everett Green Polk.
A transient who had visited Dr D T Kelly for treatment Friday is suspected after the office was broken into early Sunday. Morphine and about sixty dollars were stolen from a desk while other narcotics remained untouched. The intruder later left the hospital during the night before FBI and local authorities joined the investigation.
Douglas and Robert Nelson of Central City stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Kroger while their parents enjoy a vacation trip to Colorado.
County Extension notes stress soil improvement through increasing organic matter to prevent packing and erosion while advocating weed management to conserve moisture and nutrients. Comparisons show ragweed uses far more water and nitrogen than wheat, corn, or alfalfa, underscoring benefits of weed eradication. The piece promotes forming a Polk County Noxious Weed District and electing six directors to run the program. It also covers 4-H activities, camp attendance, and upcoming county fair demonstrations.
Olaf Ostlund from Long Beach sends $2 for a Polk paper subscription. He recalls frequenting auctions near his home, visits to the pool hall, and staying active at age eighty. He mentions Pat Crow and shares a birthday snapshot.
Effective September 1 the annual subscription will increase to 2.00 in Nebraska and 2.60 elsewhere. New and renewals at the old 1.50 rate available until September 1. Increased production costs forced the advance. Renew now for one or two years and save.
Mr and Mrs Henry Thelander and family plus Clarence Neilson visited the Joe Thelander family in Loup City on Sunday. Miss Shirley Thelander joined them on the return trip. Mrs Margaret Scharman returned from a six week vacation in California Wyoming and Denver. Miss Phyllis Steever returns to Louisville after teaching at Penn State and a month with her parents. A E Rodine back from Minnesota following his mother in law's death in St Paul. Lieut Colonel J L Buckmaster and wife from Randolph Field Texas stayed with sister Mrs Lyal Lund. Mrs E A Stett back to Omaha after two weeks in Alexandria Minnesota and time with friends.
Misges Doris Louise Wilshusen Dorothy Mundt and Arlene Green enjoyed a river picnic near Clarks. Mary Fern Myers Mrs Ray Myers Jackie and Fern Marie visited the Whart Burke home in Stromsburg. Alvin Kisler is home from the Army after service in the Philippines and Hawaii. Local families welcomed guests and noted visits across Polk Stromsburg Swede Plain Osceola and nearby towns.
One night only performance by the Blackwood Brothers Quartette at the Polk High School Auditorium on Thursday August 15 at 8 15 pm. Admission 14 25 and 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs C S on Hastings guests in Ralph Fisher home. Mrs King of York visiting in Lytle and Bedient homes. Several Sunday dinners hosted at Bedient and Lackey households. Denver trip for funeral of Lorc Cockle. Lincoln visitors Lloyd Blair and R C Russell. Polk County Fair base ball games Osceola vs Shelby Aug 27 and Stromsburg vs Wednesday winner Aug 28.
Pvt Byron Torell returns to Washington from a month on sick leave after scarlet fever. Hollis McKeag and family travel from Denver to Iowa for a weekend visit before returning to Denver. Several lists of relatives visit, host, or plan trips to Buckley Park and nearby towns, with gatherings at Lakeview and Ris ing City and many summer activities.
Francis Poe a 31 year old driver for Osceola Produce Transfer died from burns sustained in a Friday night crash on the Dodge street road about 14 miles west of Omaha. His semi trailer rammed a car driven by Emmett E Yohey of Omaha. Poe was trapped as fire consumed the cab. The other driver had chest injuries but refused hospitalization. Poe leaves a widow Marjorie Braithwait, parents, five brothers and three sisters. Burial is set for Surprise, his former home, Thursday afternoon.
The piece warns that over half of accidental deaths and injuries occur at home with stairs, clutter, and unsafe materials as primary hazards. It cites dark cellars, worn treads, improvised ladders, clutter, loose cords, slippery rugs, and kitchen burns as common causes, urging removal of dangers.
At an Hordville auction Oscar Stromberg became owner of the S. I. Benson estate building next to Slater Drug Co. The purchase price was 73000 dollars.
Oscar Strand 81 prominent Polk resident died Friday at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln after a short illness. Swedish native who came to the United States in 1881, he led a lumber business for 30 years before passing to his sons last year. He served on Polk Board of Education Village Council and had terms as mayor. Survived by wife two sons Paul Warren Hilding Merril and two grandchildren. Obituary next week.
Osceola notes two farm accidents including a gasoline fire causing severe burns to Roy Frizzell and radiator cap incident on a tractor. Local visitors include Mrs P T L Black and sons, Mrs Don Schewe, Ruth Stewart, Dr Pan Bartunek, and Zelda Fentress Cady.
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