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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
4
Wedding Anniversary and Upcoming Union for Dora Berger and Merlin Hill
The item notes a wedding anniversary and announces the forthcoming marriage of Mrs. Dora Berger to Mr. Merlin Hill, a returned soldier and brother of Mel and Wayne Hill, set for Saturday December 20. Also mentions Floyd Masters and wife welcoming a nine pound baby boy early Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Berger
Merlin Hill
Mel
Wayne Hill
Floyd Masters
Fifteen Years Ago Open Mothers Club Meeting
An open Mothers' Club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Falk honored husbands with twenty guests, games, Santa Claus gifts, and a four course lunch. Floyd Hedburg resigned from Standard Oil and joined Lindburg Dental Economy System in San Francisco. August Larson left for Ironwood Michigan to visit Rev. Tornquist and seek a position there. Mrs. A L. Finstrom traveled to Omaha to visit her recuperating husband over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
J. A. Falk
Santa Claus
Floyd Hedburg
Standard Oil Co
Lindburg Dental Economy System
San Francisco
August Larson
Ironwood
Michigan
Rev. Tornquist
A L. Finstrom
Omaha
Surprise birthday for John Cohagen marks 61st milestone
In Stromsburg a surprise party gathered about fifteen friends and relatives for John Cohagen's 61st birthday anniversary. Presents included a sheep lined coat and other gifts, followed by a delicious lunch. Earlier, Mr. Wilson of the defunct Bank of Polk handled business here. Mrs. Fred D. Shockey Jr. welcomed a baby daughter two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bank of Polk
Stromsburg
John Cohagen
Mr. Cohagen
Fred D. Shockey, Jr
Church and Sunday School Schedules Across Several Congregations
Multiple church notices list services and activities. Churches include Methodist with pastors S. W. Longacre and R. M. Bailey, Evangelical Free Mission with Ivan T. Carlson, Emmanuel Lutheran led by Carl Fluerenzen, and Swede Plains M. E. with S. W. Laneacre. Events include choir rehearsals, BYPU meetings, quarterly conferences, and a Messiah Advent cantata on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Chu
JUA
R. M. Bailey
Walter Taylor
R. J Allison
City of David
Christ the Lord
T. J. Nelson
BYPU
Elmer Hanquist
Evangelical Free Mission Church
Ivan T. Carlson
Community Dinner Guests And Visits In Arborville Area
A long list of Sunday and weekend visits includes the Kingston Guidinger Sterner families in Arcadia and nearby towns. Locals entertained guests from York Polk Hampton Wyoming Colorado and Benedict while relatives announced a trip to the Great Lakes Naval Training Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arborville
Will Kingston
Arcadia
Harry Guidinger
Hillis Sterner
F. Merchant
D. N. Mills
Polk
Pete Schrader
C. W. Beckner
Clarence Kemper
Aurora
John
Anna Stout
York
A. H. Ramsey
R. E. Merchant
S. N. Reckner
Ben Paben
Lulu
Hampton
Maurice Flick
John Wessel
Viola
Lemoyne Bedient
Great Lakes
Illinois
Grant Johnson
Lynn Bowers
Kenneth
Cleo Cramer
Wyoming
Colorado
W. E. Bedient
Fred Bedient
Gifford Frazier
Grace Chapel
Henry Emken
Lutheran Hospital
Ernest Saichow
Ester Lackey
Martin Hoffman
Walter Ely
Robert Merchant
Floyd Merchant
Cyril Sterner
Near Bradshaw
Charles Sterner
Daisy Maurer
Grand Island
A. O. Whittemore
Frank Merchant
T. D Otte
Ernest Kaeding
John ‘Wessel
Arlo Foltz
Grace Swanson
Benedict
Frances
Florence Shockey
Near Stromsburg
A. A. Shockey
Cora Cockle
Lyle
Lois
Knight Dorsey
Card of Thanks to Polk Fire Department Volunteers
A grateful message to the Polk Fire Department and volunteers for service during a recent fire. The Green family Keith and Mrs. Keith Green thanks helpers who provided food and clothing during their time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Fire Department
Keith Green
J B Williams M D Physician Surgeon
Dr J B Williams, physician and surgeon, lists office hours 9 to 12 morning and 2 to 5 afternoon with office and residence phone numbers 157w2 and 158w3 for patient contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D
Estrayed Hog Notice From Ernest Nidrrman
Strayed Hampshire hog found by a resident is offered to the owner upon proof of ownership and payment for feed. Owner may claim by identifying the animal and proving ownership to Ernest Nidrm an.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Ernest Nidrman
Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Wednesday Parlor Meeting
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses are Mrs Ed Madison, Mrs W J Kroger, Mrs Floyd Miller and Mrs Ilos Osberg. Program leaders are Mrs Irvin Anderson, Mrs Hennie Seymour, Mrs Clyde Rice and Mrs Neal McNaught. Lost sow noted in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Ed Madison
W. J. Kroger
Floyd Miller
Ilos Osberg
Irvin Anderson
Hennie Seymour
Clyde Rice
Neal McNaught
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kodaks
Pork
Nebraska
THE
Polk Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Bakerriplen
Willard Lindburg
Mel Hill
Valparaiso
W. A. Stevens
Honer
H. H. Hahn
Fostoria
Cambridge
Elgin & Waltham Watches
Rogers
Otis J. Smyers
Store of A Thousand
York Theatre
Methodist
Emmanuel Lutheran Car
Fluereensen
Pactor
Swede Plains M. E. Church
S. W. Laneacre
Ladies Aid Society
Pfoutz
J. B. Williams
Moderne Barber and Beauty Shop
Om-h
John Cohagan
TIUS
Strompberg’s
City Grocery & Market
Lloyd Stromberg
Theodore Rehrs
Lester Rehrs
M. G. Lindbury
N.E. McNeely
Fullerton
Gor
FLAN
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