08 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
1
Worslip and Sermon at 10 00 Sunday School at 11 00 led by Minister E E Pengelly with the Churches Swede Plains M E E.
Carl F. Juergensen, pastor, announces regular services at 10:30 next Sunday and Holy Communion on the Sunday a week later, December 18.
The Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 with Evening Service at 7 30. The Free Mission Church presents Sunday School at 10 and a Midweek service on Wednesday at 7 30 in the evening.
First Baptist Church led by Rev. R. M. Bailey lists Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, BYPU at 7 15 and evening service at 8. Christmas cantata December 18 and Sunday School program December 22 with rehearsals this Saturday at 2 30.
Main Street correspondent muses on holiday generosity and civic pride. He praises Frank Davis band efforts, Heavy Schultz’s cedar display, and F W Davis window care, urging year round goodwill and tidier storefronts to improve town appearance.
Three delinquent men made chilling promises with grim outcomes. One declared payment only if he lived, then died. Another vowed to see tomorrow and lost his sight instead. The third offered payment or sixty, and he disappeared.
Workmen finished the remodeling of the old Progress building to house the new fire truck and equipment. The interior features insulated walls, new lighting, a new floor and roof, and a large street exit door. The upgraded facility is described as up to date and a source of Polk pride.
Polk embraces a holiday atmosphere as decorations brighten Main Street and private homes. Harold Schultz's cafe roof hosts a famed red sleigh with life like reindeer, old country bells chime via a compression machine, and a towering tree grounds the bandstand drawing crowds of residents and visitors.
The 32nd annual meeting of the Farmers Grain & Livestock Association was held December 5 in Hordville City Hall with 90 stockholders present. Gross profit reached $9388.57, expenses $3715.79, net gain $5672.78. Patronage dividends of 6 percent for stockholders and 2 percent for non stockholders were declared. T A Williamson and J E Stranberg were re elected directors. The association, formed in 1906, has operated continuously since.
Gerald Stevens son of Mrs. Clyde Stevens of Polk fell ill Saturday while at home and was hospitalized in York with inflammation of the brain. Doctors initially feared for his life but reported on Tuesday that he had regained consciousness and begun taking nourishment. Locals hold hope for a full recovery.
The Commercial Club holds its regular December meeting next Wednesday at City Hall with a large crowd anticipated. New ton W Gaines of the University of Nebraska extension service will speak. farmers are especially invited. Dinner tickets are available from local merchants. dinner at seven, program at eight.
About 100 people attended the Walther League Winter Conference at Gresham on Sunday December 4. W L Kupke of Hardville led the afternoon session with Erwin Johnson of Seward and Rev. Fred Elze of Gresham guiding discussions. Theodore Aufdemberger of Marysville and Rev. C F Juergensen led evening talks and the event closed with informal fellowship in the church parlors. Fifteen local Walther League members attended.
Lois Cramer fell and sprained her wrist while roller skating Saturday night, according to a brief local incident report.
The Polk Womans Club held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Henry Sandell's home with hostesses Mrs. A W Shafer and Mrs. N E Mc Neely assisting. Guests were welcomed in Swedish costumes and learned about Sweden's Christmas traditions. The afternoon featured tomte gubar singing Swedish carols and a yard gift of grain for birds.
Mrs. Elmer Wilshusen and Mrs. Charles Wilshusen hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon for Miss Anna Blase who will wed Gilbert Driewer of near Bradshaw. Games and contests entertained about twenty five guests as gifts were presented and a two course luncheon followed.
Brown reports strong interest in his forthcoming sale of Milking Shorthorns at the Osceola area farm on Saturday December 17. He has bred Shorthorns for over 35 years and will offer thirty head of young cows bulls heifers and calves drawing inquiries from across the state for catalogs and details.
Miss Hattie Porter of Central City and Andrew S. Anderson formerly of Polk but now in Central City wed at the bride’s sister Mrs. Parks Marquis home in Central City at noon on Thursday December 1. The ceremony falls on the fourth wedding anniversary of Mr. Anderson’s sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kisler.
Dale Carter took a bus from Columbus last Thursday for Van Nuys California to spend the winter at his sister Mrs Clyde Cox home and with other relatives. Edgar Fry of Marietta Ohio visits Shelby relatives due to the death of Mr E Bump with services held Friday. Hubert Thelen Sr recovers enough to manage Thelen and Son Service Station with grandson Bobbie Taddiken helping. John Gondringer and Mrs Gondringer visit James Conway in Spalding and conduct Monroe business.
The dramatic and music departments under Miss Pearson and Mr Strickland invite Polk residents to a free radio show this Saturday December 10 at 2 30 PM at Polk Theatre. Sponsored by Polk Commercial Club the program includes news impersonations and a Man on the Street segment. Plan to attend.
Mrs Glen Hill of Polk wins multiple local and district public speaking contests with an original oration on Better Schools for Rural America. She leaves for New Orleans December 11 to compete in the National Contest at the Roosevelt Hotel, accompanied by her husband, her father Wm Stevens, and her sister Mrs Irvin Anderson. The trip includes Mardi Gras sightseeing and well wishes for her success.
A large crowd attended a Polk School program at the theatre on Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by the Commercial Club, admission was free. The Dramatic and Music Departments, directed by Miss Pearson and Mr Strickland, performed two numbers and several acts including readings and vocal and string pieces. The program promises a similar mixed program next Saturday afternoon.
Approximately 500 people attended a Rural Electrification Demonstration at Eller's Hall in Polk County held all day. Miss Mamer and Mr Tear of the REA Utilization division and Mr White of the University of Nebraska Extension Service led the program with notable exhibits from local dealers. A highlight was the evening pig brooder designed for farrowing use. The event was sponsored by the Rural Electrification Association and the Extension Service.
Mrs Arthur Gustafson and Mrs John Seymour hosted the WFM S meeting at the church on Thursday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs C J McCoy. Mrs Albert Sundberg read a Christmas pageant about O Little Town of Bethlehem with songs drawings. Glen Hill was reader C R Peterson soloist Dorothy Pearson drew Bethlehem scenes. Other program items included a Christmas article by Sundberg and a violin duet by Ruth Nelson and Elaine Lindburg.
The Lutheran Choir of Hordville directed by Carl Steelhurst presents the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah next Sunday at 7 30 pm at the Lutheran church in Hordville. Public invitation extended.
Arborville residents share visits and dinners as families from York and Fort Worth join gatherings. The Missionary Society, Twentieth Century Club, and King’s Messengers class hold meetings with activities, refreshments, and a Christmas program.
Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson host Mr and Mrs Floyd Stotts and family of Fullerton and Mr and Mrs Lester Graves for a Sunday dinner in the Bryan Graves residence near Clarks.
Stromsburg residents hosted a weekend of visits with Eugene Wynn and Otis Fosmo of Denver, plus Miss Wilburta Stenbeck and Mrs. Condreau from New London. Others, including Ruby Waters of Lincoln and Mrs. E. H. Moberg, joined church events, family visits in Osceola and Omaha trips, while local residents attended the Taxpayers League convention in Freemont.
Three Nebraskans earned outstanding recognition at Omaha for best farming practices. Twenty five others received honorable mention among 1172 participants in the 1938 Pasture-Forage-Livestock program. Awards were given to 28 at a large banquet in the Omaha Chamber of Commerce room, highlighting forage reserves and livestock restoration.
The notice urges buying Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis campaigns. It argues seals are emblems of public health, aid follow-up nurse work, and spread awareness, noting 4000 children under fifteen die yearly from tuberculosis and calling for gifts to support 1939 efforts.
Prof. Raymond Roberts reports severe damage to south western Nebraska winter wheat from a possibly new aphid. Similar losses echo in northwestern Kansas and northeastern Colorado, with Polk county reports confirming poor crop condition and extensive root destruction making pasturing impossible.
Senator elect Jay Hastings returned home from Fremont where he attended the Nebraska Taxpayers League annual meeting. He was given a program slot at the Monday session and spoke on What Can The Legislature Do To Help Real Estate.
The Dorcas and Luther League present a Christmas Carol Service at 4:00 Sunday afternoon. Sunday School children hold a 10:00 practice, Miriam Chorus at 1:15, and choir at 2:00. Ward Freeman of Stromsburg visited Theodore Nelson Sunday.
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