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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1941

Page

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Obituary of Henry Lind Fourth child of John and Elizabeth Lind

Henry Robert Lind born August 10 1864 in Galva Illinois moved to Nebraska as a youth. He married Esther August Nyquist June 16 1887 and lived most of his life in Stromsburg and Polk areas. He died August 20 at age 77 in Polk after a life of church service music and family devotion. He leaves wife three daughters two sons eighteen grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held at Swede Plain Church with burial in Swede Plain cemetery.

Henry Robert John Elizabeth Lind Galva Uhnois Nebraska Dsther Agusta Nyquist Stromsburg Polk A. G. Enkstrom Swede Plain Buckley Park America Esther Jennie Phillips Ashton Idaho Mabel ‘Carlson Hattie Larson Benedict Clarence Elmwood Carl Lawrence Dorothy Hannah Gabrielgon Emma Carleon Bemidji Minnesota Albert Ames William Greendale California Charles Lincoln Swede Plain Church S. W. Longacre Homer Hix Stromsbore Oscar Sundberg Max Peterson Dorothy Johnson Oscar Johnson Swede Plain Cemetery H. G Brauer

Ruth Rodine Weds Earl Curry in Los Angeles Wedding

Ruth Claudia Rodine married Earl Q Curry in a Aug 16 ceremony at the Wedding Chapel Los Angeles. Rev Julius DuBose officiated with Mr and Mrs Max Bittner as attendants. A dinner dance at Casa Manana followed the double ring ceremony.

Los Angeles Calif Ruth Claudia Rodine Earl QO. Curry Julius DuBose Max Bittner Casa Manana Nebraska Misa Bodine

Rural Polk County teachers prep for new school year

Polk County schools plan September 1 opening. County Superintendent Miss McBeth reports twenty new rural teachers this year. City schools keep existing superintendents. High Prairie gains an all new faculty while Riverside and Victor retain most of last year's staff with some changes.

Polk County Miss McBeth High Prairie Riverside Victor J—Eleanora Crossant Josephine Deay Mildred Heineke Mardell Kuntzelman Imogene Bump Vera Wilson Harriet Thelander Dorothy Lindblade Estelle Kuntzelman Ferne Kotlar Irene Falk Rugene Johnson Prin Adelyne Hruza Rachel Eller Maurine Pusby Prin Frances Warner Betty Hastings Glenna Vantiera Stromsburg Mildred Dornburgh Phyllis Stever Mildred Red Polk Regina Lisko Esther Conkling Blanche Norman Carol Johnson Alice Schott Dorothy Whitacre Wilma Brannan Ruth Boden Maxine Bolton Therese Gobel Marjorie Anderson Irene Forss Deloras Crossant George Conkling Genevieve Peterson

Hordville Community Happenings Move In And Visits

Mr and Mrs George Nouzil settled in the Methodist Parsonage. Melvin and Seivert Stone of Coon Rapids visited their parents Mr and Mrs Swen Stone. The Methodist Ladies Aid hosted an all hostess meeting at Mary Petersons home with officers elected. Frank Johnson traveled to Minnesota to visit his brother Arthur and family. Louise A Hampson hosted friends from Central City and others at Lyman Lampshire home. Erickson left for Racine Wisconsin for work. Bengtson Gustafson and Archies family joined a day trip to Kearney. Alice Johnson visiting from Omaha nurses training spent ten days with her mother Alma Johnson. Irvin Larson Oille Larson and children returned from Annandale Minnesota after visiting Act Weslun.

Hordville George Nouzil Melvin and Seivert Stone Coon Rapids Swen Stone Ald Mary Peterson Frank Johnson Minnesota Arthur Lyman Lampshire Norris Harry Lila Larson Ire Larson Central City Chas. Biber Erickson Racine Wisconsin Ludwig Bengtson Ed Gustafson Archie Kearney Alice Johnson Immanuel Hospital Omaha Alma Johnson Arborville Way Harold Bedient Carl California Chas. Scheapler and Jerry Worth Seward Robert Merchant Glen Walkup Gibbon Iowa Fred Bedient Moorhead Lloyd Bedient Arborville Ester Lackey Frank Bennett Columbus Bennett Lackey Fremont Charles Dalgren Lincoln Greenwood Ashland York Henry Blase Gladys Frank Scheapler Rolland Vantousen Torrington Wyoming Chris Walbright Charleston Walbright Daniel Graves Kenneth Barr Barrell Foyd Merchant Lucille Ely Aurora Maurice Flick Bonnie Florence Flick Lloyd Noole R. EB. Merchant F. B. Merchant Ed Gelth Logan Ralph Lottig Lake Geneva T. D. Otte C. W__ Reckner Orville Jackson Parnell Benedict Persing Watson Spokane Washington A!shockey Missouri R. BE. Merchant Frank Merchant E. Merchant Daniel McSwan Bellvue Marian Bedient H. J. Bedient Brownlee Nebraska San Francisco T. B. Mapp Edna Johnson New Zealand Marion Kelley Baby Paul Haines Long Beach S. S. Piper

Livestock Prices From Grand Island Prices Mixed On Hog Rates

Extreme top hogs reach 12.00 at Grand Island with various weight classes listed from 11.60 to 15.60. Vaccinated pigs and unvaccinated pigs show bids around 11.50 to 14.00. Cattle listed steady to 25 cents higher. Ed Johnson home hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones tied to Hardville and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Richwein from Central City.

Grand Island Extreme Harry Jones Hardville Jerry *Richwein Central City Ed Johnson

Arborville News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Harold Bedient and Carl return from California after two weeks with relatives. Many neighbors and friends visited or hosted guests in Arborville and nearby towns including trips to Lincoln Greenwood Ashland and York for demonstrations and vacations. Several residents attended weddings birthdays and university events, with multiple visits from Iowa, Nebraska and California residents.

Lind Family Dinner Guests Include Bemidji Visitor

Mr and Mrs Amel Lind hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs Arvid Carlson of Bemidji Minnesota and Mr and Mrs C V Lind of Lincoln. Also present were Mrs Hannah Gabrielson and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lind and son.

Amel Lind Arvid ‘Carlson Bemidji, Minn

Navy Prospects Open for Young Men in Two Ocean Navy

Secretary Knox promotes Navy opportunities for local youths through enlistment or reserve paths. Careers span aviation machinist to baker with potential commissions, training at four stations, free schooling, and pay up to 126 dollars monthly. Incentives include meals, lodging, clothing, sports, travel, and advance pay.

Knox Navy Washington Naval Reserve United States Uncle Sam Thorughout

Local Community Visits and Travel This Week

Rev. Dahlburg and daughter from Oakland Nebraska stayed night with Mr. and Mrs Henry Sandell. Carl Steelquist family vacationed in Hillhurst Chicago and visited Polk friends in Rockford. Roberta Nelson became orthopedic hospital patient in Lincoln for spine curvature. Mrs. Lloyd Hahn assisted at Butler County Fair judging. Arlo Stevens hosted S W Peterson of Turlock California and Ben Stromberg for dinner. Wills Oswald of Morton Illinois was luncheon guest of Oscar Gustafson. Irvin Anderson recently discharged from York Lutheran hospital. S W Peterson visited in Wm Stevens home. Beulah Rummell from Town visits T A Stevens. Clara and Tola Mae Peterson of Stromsburg visited Oscar Stromberg, with Morris Sealey family en route to California.

Dahlburg Oakland Nebr Henry Sandell Swedish Mission Church Carl Steelquist Phyllis Hilton Hillhurst Chicago Polk Rockford Ill Roberta Nelson Lincoln Lloyd Hahn Butler County Fair David City Arlo Stevens S. W .Peterson Turlock Calif Ben Stromberg Stromyyure Wills Oswald Morton Illinois Oscar Gustafson Irvin Anderson York Lutheran Clara Tola Mae Peterson Stromsburg Oscar Stromberg Morris Sealey Central City California

Merry Stitchers Meet at Maxine Kahler Home

The Merry Stitchers Sewing Club met at Maxine Kahler's home on August 19 with nine members present. They reorganized for next year and elected officers including Leader Marjorie Mundt and Pres Doris Wilshusen. The group adjourned to meet Wednesday evening in Polk Hotel with reporter Melba Ann Wilshusen.

Merry Stitchers Merry Stitchers Sewing Club Maxine Kahler Marjorie Mundt Delores Wilshusen Doris Wilshusen Louise Wilshusen Dorothy Mundt Melba Ann Wilshusen Polk

Jolly Workers 4 H Club Plans County Fair Exhibition

The Jolly Workers 4 H Club met August 19 at Mrs. E L Lackeys home with seven members and three visitors. They worked on color charts portfolios and prepared items for the county fair. The achievement program was set for August 25 at Polk Park as a picnic supper. Rosemary Morris and Nora Mae Cline practiced the demonstration The Care of Clothing in the Closet. A pot luck lunch followed.

Jolly Workers Club Jolly Workers 4-H Club E. L. Lackey Polk Park Rosemary Morris Nora Mae Cline

Osceola Community Eases Home After Surgery and Visits

Harold Headlee returned home this week from Omaha hospital after major surgery two weeks ago. Lincoln trip guests included Mr and Mrs P B Campbell with Mrs H H Campbell. Several Osceola residents attended events from Fremont to St Edwards while family and friends joined in announced gatherings and farewells.

Osceola News Harold Headlee Omaha P. B. Campbell Lincoln H. H. Campbell George J. Berck Walter Berck Lillian Berck Fremont Fred Case D. R. Byers Sisters of the Skillet Wm. Campain Hollis Maurice Scholz St. Edwards Minnesota Marian Shaw David City Thomas Pratt Houston Texas L. M. Shaw W. B. Thompson Sam Crouse Thompson Osceola Schools Lyons G. T. Lavery York Delmar McFadden Lavery Shelby Lois Anderson Andrew Peterson West Osceola Wesley Peterson Ivar Oberg Kenneth Peterson Mary Jean Anderson Ellsworth Anderson Andrew Peterson Wm. Way of Lincoln Edgar Wisely Shirley Billy Counter Wisely Miami Florida

Rosemary Morris Wins $250 at York World's Fair

Miss Rosemary Morris a 17 year old from Arborville won the $250 grand prize at the Little World's Fair in York when her name was called for the winning ticket. She deposited the winnings next day at Citizens State Bank in Polk. Her friends celebrate the young winner's good fortune.

Rosemary Morris Delbert Morris Arborville York Miss Morris Morris Citizens ‘State Bank Polk

Polk County Youth Writes From Panama

Pvt. Eugene A. Bernt of Co. BE 14th Infantry recalls his Army journey from February through September 1 1943. He details examinations at Omaha Fort Leavenworth and Camp Roberts California, travel by ship to Panama, quarantine at Paraiso, guard duty at Gatun Locks, a hospital stay for fever, and his role as a bugler in the Canal Zone. He invites neighbors to write.

Army Panama Omaha Fort Leavenworth Kansas California Camp Roberts South Carolina Duncan Kentucky Tennessee Charleston Atlantic Paraiso Gatum Canal Eugene A. Bernt

Honored Picnic for Lindburg Family Visitors

A North Park Central City picnic honored Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lindburg and their Idaho daughter. Relatives and friends attended including W A Lindburg, Willard Lindburg, M G Lindburg families, Mace Ausin, Louis Lindburg, Herbert Wurtz and Havens group, P W Aker Harvard, Donald Haggart Grand Island, Arthur Nelson Marquette, Carl Lindburg Omaha, Ella Johnson Norris, Don Nordberg, Fred Johnson and Norma Larson Stromsburg.

North Park Central City Cecil Lindburg Idaho W. A. Lindburg Willard Lindburg M. G. Lindburg William Lindburg Daugher Mace Ausin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Lind Ruth Rodine Paul Stevens Mrs S. W. Peterson Turlock, California Lisle David Carlson Judith Carlson Scottsbluff Jacksonville Lisle Hawaii Bis Air Machine Sec Naval Air Station Irvin Larson Oille Larson Annandale, Minn Act Weslun Referee Geo. P. Jackson Harmon Augustine Otto Bernt York County John Rasp AAA Fred S. Wallace State Aaa Robert C .Taddiken York World's Fair
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