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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
1
The Polk County Fair runs this week with large high quality exhibits and top entertainment. A heavy noon rain reduced afternoon attendance Tuesday, but the fair continues to draw visitors and showcase strong displays.
Legislation creates Farmers Home Administration absorbing the Farm Security Administration and the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan section of the Farm Credit Administration. The merger takes effect 90 days after August 14, with consolidation of offices and expanded loan programs for family homes, farm improvements, and farm mortgages. Veterans benefits widen access to returning farmers including disabled veterans using pensions to help cover costs.
Mr and Mrs Lindburg celebrated 25 years of marriage with an open house that drew about 200 relatives and friends. A program featured Mrs Thede Larson, Wilbur Whitacre singing, and Rev Paul Lemke speaking at the Baptist Church. Guests enjoyed floral table decor and guided gifts, with substantial out of town attendance from Lincoln Omaha and Grand Island among others.
A Polk County extension event attracted farmers to Art Deeter’s farm for terrace construction demos. Three terraces used different equipment from John Deere, International Harvester, and Ford Ferguson, shaping water runoff. The session covered basic principles and future moisture-conservation plans led by J Carder Throckmorton and Ray Pierson.
Miss Arlene Green hosted a pink and white themed bridal shower for Miss Helen Hoffman at Mrs. Ruth Green’s home. Guests included Helen Hoffman Anna Ek lund Arlene Virginia Green and many Hoffmans and Greens who played games and watched the bride open gifts before refreshments.
Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs B A Fransen of Lincoln Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson and Harry Mr and Mrs Eddie Larson of Grand Island Mr and Mrs J E Benson Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson of Hardville and Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg Mr and Mrs Richard Widga and daughter returned home Tuesday from a two weeks visit with relatives at Rock Island and Rockford Illinois.
Notice to patrons states school opens Monday at 9:00 a.m. Children entering first grade must be five years old by start. Board of Education, Down Arborville Way. Community social notes list local visits and weekend gatherings involving the Bedients, Merchants, Ottes, Reckners, and other area families visiting in Sutton and Benedict.
News from Stromsburg reports Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swanson and Mrs. John Strom visiting Mrs. A. B. Lind with ties to McPherson Kansas. Ernest Johnson arrives from Webster South Dakota to visit his parents. Numerous local calls and travels noted including Cass Lake Minnesota Starr Island trip and California Idaho visits by Phillips.
A string of social events fills a weekend in Hampton and York Park towns. Families and friends from Hampton Bradshaw Lincoln and York share pot luck suppers reunions visits and meals with relatives including Troesters Klawonns Salchows Widgas Andersons and Joneses as well as guests from San Antonio and St Louis.
Community notes report special opening hours for Pork Business Houses on celebration days September 11 and 12. Local visits include Mrs. August Nelson and Mrs. Neil Doremus with Lizzie Johnson. Walter Binford plans trips to Haxton Colorado Springs and Denver. extended family visits in Central City and Lincoln. Subscriptions to Polk Progress rise September 1. Lost pitchfork noted. 54th wedding anniversary celebrated by W B Johnson and guests from multiple towns.
Osceola news notes the Noble Drug Store at Holdrege earned a certificate of merit from the International Association of Rexall Clubs. Mr and Mrs Irvin Noble own the store. Alex Mills plans to stay through the summer. Community members visit relatives and attend gatherings across Polk, Lincoln, Shelby and Clarkson as summer activities continue.
Virgil Hennings returned home last Wednesday after discharge from the Navy following Bikini operation service. Clair Obrist came home Friday from Tennessee after armed forces discharge. Prayerful visits and hosting occurred as Pastor Marvin Garlock and York guests dined with the Abolts. various locals hosted and visited in Greens Chapel area over the weekend. Campaigned trips and family visits include Mr and Mrs McKeag motor trip to Boston and guests in Benedict, plus travels to Gresham, Seattle, and Monte Vista for family gatherings and welcomes. Nancy Hartman visited Omaha to meet Manvin Iler’s new baby Nancy Jane Iler.
Rev. Alfield Franzen presides at 3 30 p m Friday worship 11 a m Sunday service and 10 a m Sunday School Junior choir at 1th Sunday after Trinity. Various community visits noted with families and neighbors. Last summer concert announced for September 4 1946 with fall winter closure of business houses Wednesday evenings.
The Polk Public Schools will open at 9 00 a.m. on Monday September 2. Children five years of age or over will be admitted.
Leonard Larson of Polk died August 23 1946 at St Francis Hospital Grand Island at age 37. He served in Luzon campaigns with the 32nd Red Arrow division and earned multiple medals including Purple Heart and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. He is survived by Frances his wife, Dennis and Janece his children, his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Larson, three sisters and a brother. Military rites were held at Brauer Funeral Home and Methodist Church with American Legion honor. Interment in Clarks cemetery.
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