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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
5
The J. U. G's met at the home of Mrs. Créf for a riding evening. Dorothy Green presided, Mi'dred McDaniel led the program after business. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as the meeting closed.
Dick Nelson and wife visited Glenn Lindberg and wife in Stromsburg. Mrs Hillman of Fairfield Iowa suffered a paralytic stroke and died. her memory is cherished by locals. Aluminum demonstration at GM Hill home with twelve guests. prizes awarded. Dr. C R Peterson hosted Thanksgiving dinner for Ruth Castile and Carl Christensen announcing their marriage. Miss Sophie Reed hosted visit from George Dorgey. J S Gustafson in Lincoln. C J Crew in Bradshaw. H H Hahn travels to Aurora for stomach surgery.
A compilation of social items from Omaha to Lincoln including visits by Misses Lind and Fredrickson, Ray Eaton in Polk for inspections, and numerous Thanksgiving and family gatherings at the Blase home. Also promotional notes for gifts at Johnson Bros Recreation Parlor and Johnson Cafe with holiday watch advertisements.
The Post Office expects a record Christmas with 4 billion stamps to push the holiday mail volume. Santa Claus, cheering the season, signals a grand showing on December 25 as the mail business gears up for celebrations.
Arborville notes report Mr and Mrs A O Whittemore visiting kin in Central City while Mrs Wm Bowers visits daughter in Polk. Several local families host or join gatherings across Hastings Murphy and York with relatives from Julesburg Milwaukee Buht Idaho and Lincoln. A Thanksgiving family gathering at Clark Stouf’s home is mentioned along with a reunion of the Hurd family in York.
Local advertisement seeks a prospective buyer in York Nebraska offering diamonds as presents for Christmas. The message promises modest prices within reach of all and invites readers to call and view the selections at Progress office.
Harold Peterson offers wool made-to-measure suits and overcoats with prices at 25 30 and 35 dollars. Also sees Christmas cards at Progress office by appointment or visit.
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