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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
5
M. M. Davis and daughter Ruth returned to their Madison home Saturday. Rev. E R. Peterson and his wife and Phyll visited the D. N. Carlson home Sunday.
Notice of articles filed November 7 1929 for the Independent Recreation Club of Polk Nebraska to operate an eating house tobacco bar temperance drinks and member entertainment. Authorized capital 3000 with 200 common 1000 preferred shares. business to start November 13 1929 for ten years unless two thirds vote to dissolve. First year officers directors named led by Raymond J Peterson Timer A Peterson Anton Peterson Esther E Peterson Mona Peterson. Registered November 6 1929.
A Polk Womans Club general meeting was hosted by Mrs D H Westfall with twenty five members present. The Arts and Crafts Department displayed a fine assortment of their creations followed by a brief program. Santa Clara greeted guests as candies were handed out and a Christmas tree signaled the approaching Yuletide season.
Read John Nordstrom sale ad and Progress ads this week. Gustafson was in Omaha on business Monday. Merchants reported good business Saturday. J L Stouffer transacted business in York last Wednesday. Dr R Peterson off duty Monday due to illness. Miss Josephine Bergren of Stromsburg visited R L Peters home this week. Mrs Ernest Flodman Ina Johnson Virgil and Verna Flodman visited Grand Island Tuesday. Hannis Gift Shop Jeweler York Nebr adds new Diamond Ring for 2500 this week.
Local merchants display fresh seasonable goods for Christmas with new styles in every branch. From now until after Christmas, attractive window displays are expected at Polk stores. Progress urges residents to browse before buying gifts.
A nostalgic clippings collage highlights Christmas mood and family notes with mentions of Geo B Campbell and progress office ads. It also lists local shop promotions from Hannis Gift Shop Jeweler and Viking Hall dance reports with regard to Harold Petersen's orchestra.
Social notes report a Saturday night dance at Viking Hall and Christmas cards on display at Progress Office. Visitors include Mrs H B Saunders from Omaha and Sterling Nelson's York family with Polk relatives at Thanksgiving. Clarks defeated Polk 14 to 0 in Thanksgiving football. Polk had 2 downs to Clarks 12.
Warner Samuelson advertises spotted Poland boars for sale at 25 dollars per head in Stromsburg. Contact via phone 4221 for details and availability.
A dance will be held in Viking Hall on Saturday night December 7. Tickets cost 75 cents for dancers and spectators pay 25 cents.
A collection of pithy quips and forecasts from 1929-like concerns. It notes Christmas spirit, health advice, economic hints, and public figures while poking fun at profits, media, and politics. The tone blends satire with seasonal reflections and social commentary.
Extract from the Village Board meeting of Polk Nebr dated Dec 3 1929 shows a motion by Brauer to cancel the special meeting held Nov 30 1929 and declare all transactions void Wyers seconded the motion and it carried The board adjourned to meet on Nov 13 1929 by order of the Board of Trustees of Polk Village Nebr
Central College announces a revised banquet date set for Wednesday evening December 18. Governor Weaver is unexpectedly called to Chicago on official business. Dec 11 speaker plans remain, with Herald Stark of Kearney to lead a vocal numbers program. Tickets advised early.
K 9 Davis and family of Minden and John Davis of Juniata visited in the C L Davis home over the weekend. We will pay 50 cents from Omaha tops for hogs to go to California.
Echoes from the village council chamber note Protection League aims to make a city or flag statement at Volt. Polk Protection League members claim air concerns. Village Fathers, described as intelligent businessmen, work with local business to avoid outsiders. Jamat F Q Johnson serves as night watch since Saturday. Polk will not appoint a day marshal. Tuesday night session extended to 1 36 Wednesday morning. A critic accused supporters of the Bodine faction, sparking a heated exchange and classifying opponents.
A lost item titled Green Scheafer Fountain is reported found and left at the Progres office for pickup. The finder requests the owner come to retrieve the item.
York resident Joshua Cox was seen in Poth on Wednesday afternoon on business. Albert Johnson arrived from Omaha on Monday evening for a visit.
A list of names includes A. Swanson Henry Horstman Ed Nelson Nels Nibey Wd Newton and James Sealey as renewed for 52 doses this period. The notice records acknowledgments for ongoing medical or vaccination work dated November 28th.
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