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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
1
Polk County's first postwar fair opens at Osceola next Monday with ball games musical revues fireworks and entertainment. Fireworks are a top feature and exhibits promise high quality though the poultry exhibit is cancelled due to disease. The fair runs Monday through Wednesday night with free gate Monday night.
Reverend and Mrs. Edick A. Anderson entertained at a Sunday dinner for Miss Florence Anderson of Washington DC, marking the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary. Gifted Franciscan Pottery tea set came from the daughter’s family, Earl G. Sorensens of California, and a cablegram arrived from Edich A. Jr. in Berlin with the War Crimes Commission. Guests included Miss Edith Anderson of Grand Island and Walter Anderson of Central City.
The Sun day World Herald magazine notes 460 Omaha residents growing beards for a 90th anniversary Aug. 27. Photo features C. Vincent Jones, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, son of Charles and Mrs Jones of O Neill. He began as a Polk Progress ad solicitor earning $5 weekly and now works for a large wholesale firm in Columbus.
A 76 year old farmer, W A Stevens, who helped plan the village 40 years ago, took his first plane ride last Friday to view Polk from the air. He said he had seen Polk grow since its founding and noted this is the first time he saw it from the sky. His hired man, Harry Peterson, 60, also joined and also rode for the first time.
The 19th annual Lind families reunion at Buckley Park on August 13 drew many guests and out of town relatives. Eighty one attended, with four guests from Washington DC and other cities. Since last year thirteen service members have returned, marriages and births were noted, and no deaths occurred. Committees were named including Mrs Clarence Larson as chair and other local members.
Mr and Mrs H W Johnson of Fort Collins Colorado were Monday guests of his grandmother Mrs A B Lind. Miss Edith Mattson chief operator at the local Tel and Tel exchange is on two weeks vacation. Mr and Mrs A L Steever left for Kelso California after a week with Earl Steever. Mrs E C Nordlund and son Donald and Miss Marion Nordlund visited Clarinda Iowa with Mrs Lee Hintz Jr. Dr and Mrs W N Blome and sons went to Chicago IL to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Maurice Newcomer moved to Lincoln after army release to enter university. Mr and Mrs George E Mitchell left for Chicago IL then Philadelphia PA via San Diego CA. They recently visited Chehalis WA and Victoria BC Canada. Mrs Mitchell is formerly Lillian Peterson.
Mrs. Daniel Graves Jr. and family returned to Baltimore after a three week trip visiting Point Pleasant New Jersey and Washington. Several families from Iowa Falls Hampton Fullerton and York visited local residents including Earl Stevens Ester Lackey Minnie Smith and many others. Attendees shared dinners Sunday visits bridal showers and birthday celebrations.
Wednesday evening guests at J. L. Stouffer home were Mr and Mrs Clark Stouffer and Mr and Mrs Bailey Stouffer and daughter from Maple Park Illinois. Will Wurtz left Wednesday for Kearney to attend a district meeting of Hybrid seed corn dealers. Lee Bayers Everett Green Regey and Walter Green joined Sunday dinner with Harold Green family.
The Evangelical Free Churches of Nebraska concluded their twenty second annual conference at Polk Bible Camp near Polk. Chaplain Henry Nyberg was chosen chairman for the coming year as plans were laid for future events. The Junior Bible Camp August 5 to 10 enrolled sixty four participants under Rev John Hedlund. Missionaries from Africa China South America and Kentucky participated and a record crowd heard Nyberg recount Army experiences and urge Christian consecration. Camp improvements included new cabins a larger dining hall and a renovated tabernacle floor with concrete.
4-H groups are urged not to enter poultry at the County Fair as all poultry shows are suspended due to Newcastle disease now affecting about twenty states. Eleven clubs have reserved booths in the 4-H building and several more clubs are expected to respond. The Wise Winners Jolly Homemakers Mying Fingere and Wayland groups report activities and upcoming meetings in August including garment making judging tea towel and apron projects and plans for exhibit displays. Katherine Conkling to host next Blue Ribbon meeting.
Applications for dairy subsidy payments on whole milk and butter fat sold in April June must be filed at the AAA office by August 1 1946. All risk wheat insurance may be written at the AAA office or with a local insurance agent. Loans on wheat and oats are now available with No 1 wheat loan price of 1.54 per bushel and oats at 48 cents per bushel for No 3 grade or better.
Mr and Mrs C R Leach of Central City announce the engagement of their daughter Blanche to Robert Tupper of Dayton Ohio.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Omaha Stromsburg Grand Island York and Hardin Hardingville and Calhoun while Paul Sagehorn celebrated 40th wedding anniversary. A York park Strand reunion drew many out of town guests and a birthday surprise for Mrs Lyle occurred with a luncheon and gifts. John Floyd Reckner named newborn at York hospital joined area families for a busy week.
The 73rd Annual Lesson of the Platte Valley Baptist Conference convenes at First Baptist Church in Herdville August 22–24. Delegates register at 7 PM with sessions led by Rev Edick A Anderson and Rev Carl J Seaquist. Evangelistic meetings, youth programs, and leaders from Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming will speak.
Selmanee Naslund Anderson born February 25 1880 in Polk County Nebraska died August 15 1946 at Aurora hospital age 56. She joined Swede Plain M B Church in 1907 and married Elmer A Anderson in 1925 producing Eugene and Doris. Funeral services were held at Swede Plain Church with Rev A C Bates officiating and burial in Swede Plain Cemetery.
Dr. Slusser and sister Daisy came home Saturday after a three week visit with his son and family in Los Angeles. Nelson King family return Sunday from a two week vacation in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Latfebra California residents Walter Hippolite and Will Wurtz joined Oscar Jones family for Friday dinner. C G Jack heads to Hastings with son-in-law Sherman Jones for a week away. Will Kroger to start a two week West Coast vacation Friday.
Polk Band of over forty musicians rode a large bus with boosters to neighboring towns to promote the Polk County Fair. The bus broke down and members rode in cars the rest of the trip. one car left the road into a ditch but no injuries were reported and the youths remained frightened but unharmed.
Louise May Jack Jones born December 3 1916 Tekamah Nebraska lived in Polk Nebraska after 1918. She married Sherman C Jones June 22 1939 and had two children Ronald Wayne and Sharon Ruth with an infant son who died soon after birth. An outdoor service was held at Baptist Cemetery near Hordville with Rev Bates and Rev Rasmussen officiating.
The Frog Pond Picnic took place at the city park on Sunday August 11 with a 1 pm dinner. Albert Nelson was reelected chairman for the coming year with Mrs C A Carlson as Secretary and Treasurer. Out of town guests included Mrs Wyithers of Colorado Springs Colp Mr and Mrs John Jones of Marquette Mr and Mrs W J Hipolite of Wuahabra Calif Sam Kisler of Stromsburg Mrs Idanson Grand Island Neva Hill Bright Sterling Colo Mrs Josephine Benson Hordville.
Mr and Mrs Homer L Branting marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Grand Island home. About 46 relatives attended a noon family dinner and over 100 joined an open house later. Gifts included silver money flowers and cards including a cablegram from their daughter Pastor and Mrs Thor Matson in Tanganyika East Africa. A short program featured Pastor Chindwall and musical selections by Mrs Lloyd Kroger and Mrs Eldon Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Roland Swanson and family hosted dinner with A B Swanson parents. Osceola couple Bill Ellsworth welcomed a baby boy born August 19 at Shelby hospital. Evelyn Carlson remembered. Staunch visitors included Red Garner from St Louis and Earl Rasmussen family. Willis Heiden and Joan Harris joined Ray Werner’s household. Kathryn Sarkchewsky and Kathryn Rhode featured among local visitors and birthday celebrations. Thayer County Fair attendance noted with Roger Werner and Bertha Werner visiting Deshler.
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