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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
5
Local items record visitors from Stromsburg and Grand Island, plus outings to Loup City and York. A Stromsburg carnival near riot ends after sheriff intervention with a man knocked senseless by a megaphone blow during a gambling concession dispute.
Standard Bearers enjoyed a wienie roast at Riverside Park last Thursday evening with Mr. Chas Smith driving attendees. Grayce Stevens and Hazel Stevens hosted. Leia Kroger led. officers elected include Grayce Stevens president Ree Seymour vice president Leona Mc Connell secretary Irma Smith treasurer and Lela Kroger corre secretary.
Ray Peterson and family return from an Idaho motor trip reporting a good time. J Allison and family visited the National Guard camp at Ashland. Frederick Allison returned from camp Monday. The editor and Bill had dinner at Sutton with the Dan Carter family. the meal tasted mighty good after dining on their own cooking.
We express gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our son and brother. The thoughtful words deeds and flowers lightened our burden and are deeply cherished by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs E E. Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs B. Anderson and daughter Mr. and Mrs R A Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ross and sons Frank Andrew and Ruby Anderson
A Tuesday morning breakfast at Buckley’s park honored Mrs Millen who leaves Wednesday for Brighton Colorado after several weeks with her parents Rev and Mrs Hed bloom. Attendees included Dorothy Green Bertha Nyberg Helen Lind Zarah Shafer Mildred McDaniel Lillian Brown Florence Anderson Mabel Meloy Edna Tenney and Mrs. B. Millen.
Beginning September 1 1929 the business will operate on a cash basis. The policy promises quality merchandise and economical operations with coupon books for customer convenience. L C Wallin of Hardville Nebraska signs the notice. The piece also notes local chatter about Swedish camp meetings and recent social visits, while advertising Crown Shrunk Overalls as durable schoolwear.
Harry Schultz and his mother traveled to South Dakota last week. Dr Harry S. Johnson arrived from Central City on Tuesday evening for a visit. Relatives Nels Larson and Ernest Kerker were in town Tuesday sharing old time yarns. Nels seldom visits, while Ernest is nearly a town figure.
A white gold wrist watch with a good band and Swiss movement was lost in Polkur at a store. Finder should leave it at Progress office to claim a reward.
Found a ladies' gold watch on Main Street in Polk on Tuesday. Owner may retrieve it by proving property and paying the notice costs.
Barley offered for sale at 60 cents per bushel with delivery. Contact Floyd and Lloyd Johnson via Bradshaw 2203.
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