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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
1
The Polk Band will present its final summer concert from the band stand on Main Street next Wednesday at 8 30 p m. Director S A Ramp reports final rehearsal is Monday August 25 and the group plans another strong season. The band thanks the Polk community for its support and notes weekly attendance over forty.
A gravel truck rolled down a hill near the Osceola square striking five cars including two Buicks, a Plymouth and two Chevrolets. Driven by Joe McCright of Wahoo the unattended truck gained momentum after stopping at the courthouse corner and knocked down a telephone pole before coming to a halt.
Carl Otto Stettner born December 6 1872 Wishkill New York son of August and Katrinna Stettner spent youth around Sutton and Hampton Nebraska. He married Clara Kinte on April 21 1897 and had three daughters Erna Peterson Ella Gray and Maxine Jensen. He leaves wife three daughters nine grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Hampton with burial there.
Lind families gathered at Buckley Park for the 20th annual reunion on August 12.72 attended with three guests. A chicken dinner followed a short business session. The secretary noted six new members joining by birth or marriage, and four original members attended. The 1967 committee includes Esther Gustafson, Bernice Lind, and Anna Anderson.
Leonard Stromberg Paul Gustafson Richard and Doyle Gustafson have enrolled at York College for the fall term, marking four Polk county students entering higher education this season.
A county wide Osceola meeting August 12 featured Canton Belknap of Lincoln, state director for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Polk County Chapter officers were chosen: Chairman Edith Heilman, Vice Chairman Olive McBeth, Secretary Leo Larson, Treasurer Carleton Anderson, and Member at Large Iva Cramer. Plans for local drives to fund the program will be organized in each town.
Dwight Havens of the Nebraska State Safety Council reports that 26 223 motorists received Stop Driving orders under the Safety Responsibility Law within two years. Most revocations arose from drunken driving and serious offenses, with 4 805 mandatory revocations for court convictions and 3 079 suspensions due to failing to report accidents. The law requires proof of financial responsibility after injurious incidents or property damage over 50 dollars.
Visitors from Omaha Palmer Raymond St Paul and Lincoln dropped by area homes for dinners and calls. Nancy Johnson and Barbara Johnson from Stromsburg stayed with the Lee Morris family. Sally Norquest celebrated her 4th birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Norquest.
As the 68th annual Polk County Fair continues, exhibitors show strong interest in farm equipment displays. A varied lineup of baseball and stage performances will entertain visitors over the next two days, with the fair concluding Thursday night.
County extension notes preview the 1947 Polk County Fair 4-H events with 216 beginners, judging in livestock and crops Thursday morning and foods and sewing contests for girls on Tuesday afternoon. Demonstrations in the Girls 4-H Building begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday with team and individual entries and new achievements planned for August 27.
Bob Korte of Fairbury will pitch for Stromsburg in a Thursday night game at the Fair against the Omaha Rockets. The matchup features Korte as the hometown pitcher in a key speed ball contest.
Wilshusen announces the engagement of his daughter Doris to Gilbert Roehrs son of Mr and Mrs August Roehrs of Hampton. Wedding plans are indefinite.
A historical sketch recalls Lt Colonel Don Pedro de Villazur and his 1720 Santa Fe expedition to the Platte River region. It covers Spanish aims to claim the plains, Pawnee resistance likely aided by the French, and the ambush that wiped out most of his command near the river valley.
We thank the Polk Mre Department neighbors and friends for help during the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ostrander Judge Kroger.
Limited funds remain for soil conserving practices to be carried out this fall. Prior approval must come from the County AAA Committee. Office representatives will stake out dams and run terrace lines at no cost to farmers. Stop in at the AAA office for information on technical assistance and potential benefit payments.
The annual C G Johnson family reunion was held Sunday at Osceola park with 123 present. Nine births, one adoption and two marriages were reported in the past year and next year’s reunion will be at the same time and place. Distances covered included Los Angeles Omaha Mohnee Aurora Wausa Bloomfield York and other Nebraska towns.
Mrs Effie Johnson returns from University Hospital Omaha after surgery. Mrs Mabel McKeag and daughter Donna of Lincoln visit Polk County relatives. Mr Curtis Samuelson and Mrs onida Illinois guests. week of hospitality includes Buckley Park, Carleton Anderson Osceola, Re land Bodine, Harvey Lind homes. Guests head to Denver. California trip for Sherwood family. Hoffer family visits end in Verndale Minnesota. Rodney Larsen visits Osceola sister Dorothy Donelson.
Pastor Marvin Garlock and Mrs. Garlock of York spent a week in Dallas South Dakota and the Black Hills. Axel Olson and wife and children returned after a three month trip to Sweden visiting relatives. Numerous locals visited family and friends across Nebraska and nearby states.
Local residents share meals and greetings with friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Ralph Shafer and Mr and Mrs W A Wurtz. Activities include WSCS meeting hosts, Sunday School picnic at Buckley Park, and visits by Kasey Duccy and Chas Smith families. Regular travel to Scottsbluff Lingle and California noted plus Osceola Fair attendance and church roles.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Stodghill and Jimmy of Rock Island visited Osceola relatives Thursday through Sunday. Mrs Ira Irland and Mrs Oscar Johnson took Mrs Ethel Oades to Lincoln to catch a train to Kansas City. Anita Johnson returned home after eight months with grandparents. Donald Monson begins in service as Osceola vocational ag teacher and attends a district meeting in Seward. Peggy Throckmorton will teach in Albion next year.
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