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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
1
Retailers nationwide stock up for the holiday season as stores decorate and display Christmas wares. Polk merchants join in with many new gifts and a claim that prices will be lower than last year, signaling a brisk Christmas shopping period.
Marilyn Hahn an art student from Nebraska Wesleyan came out second best with a birthday gift an electric mixer. While scraping cookie dough the finger on her right hand was caught. A neighbor freed the finger and she was taken to Stromsburg Hospital where doctors expect the finger to be saved though the nail is torn and the finger badly lacerated.
Mr and Mrs William Ziegelbein celebrated twenty five years of marriage with 45 guests at their home on Wednesday evening November 25. Their son Allen led the program with song and Rev C W Long offered a message.
Polk's Commercial Club outlines weekend events for Christmas including a lighted main street and tree, a High School Mixed Chorus caroling, a holiday guessing contest with a $5 prize, and a free Polk Theatre show on December 19 with Santa Claus giving treats. The program runs through December 12 for the drawing and continues to December 19 for children.
After three weeks of assembling the Progress last week used the new press for the first time. Norris Alfred, chief engineer, guided the finishing touches and the machine produced a hum for the operation. The press is nine tons and marks a change from the old clunker, promising easier reading and better picture reproduction.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coover and relatives visited Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Stevens for dinner Thursday. Ossie Zemer of Omaha attended as afternoon guest. Rev. Edick Anderson begins a rural church pastorate near Minden with his wife. Thanksgiving hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Miller featured Mrs. Ed Larson, Mrs. Will Miller, Gloria Adelson, and Theo Larson. Chet Johnson of Milford and Harold Kuck with Stevie visited the Reuben Ehn home Sunday.
Readers send many beautiful gifts and dozens of congratulatory cards from distant places, sharing warm wishes and goodwill in celebration.
Mr and Mrs Leland Jones announce the birth of their daughter Shirley Ann at Stromsburg Hospital on November 18.
The Polk Grade basketballers beat Benedict 18 to 6 as Benedict managed only two field goals and two free throws. Coach John Sweenie cleared the bench after an 8 to 0 first quarter, with Bruce Johnson and Frank Harding leading scoring. Next week the grades meet Stromsburg.
The Faithful Workers Club met Tuesday afternoon November 24 at Mrs. Gilbert Lampshire’s home. Mrs. Earl Stevens led the Home Nursing program with a specialty by Mrs. Lampshire. Twelve members and seven guests attended the event, contributing to a silent auction that netted a neat sum for the club.
The Polk High School Junior Class will stage a three act comedy titled Oh Man on Wednesday evening December 9. General admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students with reserved seats at 60 cents now on sale.
R D Harrison of Norfolk, congressman on the Agricultural Committee, will speak in Stromsburg Saturday December 12 at 7 30 P M Sponsored by the Polk County Farm Bureau all farmers and friends invited Free lunch after the program The Stromsburg band will play.
An all hostess lunch was served. The December gathering will be held at the Gilbert Lampshire residence, continuing the group's community project work and social plan.
A Thanksgiving style gathering in Nebraska saw a turkey roasted in a fireplace oven go missing just as dinner was ready. After a half hour search, relatives from Kearney arrived with the missing bird, restoring the meal.
The Polk Cubs defeated Bradshaw 63 to 50 in the opener. Polk led 18 to 9 after the first quarter and 37 to 17 at halftime. Kenny Werner poured in 35 points, Denny Cramer added ten, and McNaught with Light assisted in feeding the scorers. Haase led Bradshaw with 25, Bracken 10. The Cubs second unit edged 51 to 30 with LaMar Lind and Gary Skaden contributing 11 and 10.
A bloodmobile will visit Stromsburg on December 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Appointments are available with Mrs. O. E. Jones for those wishing to donate a pint of blood.
RoDonny Lindholm of Kearney spent the holiday vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lindholm in a family gathering note.
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