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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

5

Progress Readies Christmas Greetings Ads For Public

A Norland area item notes upcoming Progress Christmas greetings ads available by calling 119 and mentions Santa at Union Pacific depot next Monday afternoon. It also lists local visits by residents to York and Osceola and social events through the week including church and Legion Auxiliary gatherings.

Peter Bergman Galesburg Karl Dethloff E. Krassan Park Hotel Stromisburg Oscar Jones Anna Graves Ben and Elmer Berger Lawrence Sundberg Old Santa Union Pacific Depot

Christmas Joy For Polk Children

Santa Claus visit is promised to Polk homes as children write letters and await his arrival. The town seeks to brighten every youngster with one day of happiness and dreams fulfilled, urging community effort to ensure joyful Christmas for all kids.

Johnson Bros Recreation Clyde Stevens Santa Claus Polk

Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Banquet Honors Frank H Woods

Lincoln event celebrated 25 years of leadership by Frank H Woods as president founder of the company. Ambassador Dawes sent a radio address from England while J H Agee hosted as toastmaster. A large banquet at Hotel Cornhusker served 425 guests with A F Nuquist and T A James among attendees.

Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Lincoln Frank H Woods Ambassador Dawes St. James Court England J.H. Agee Wets Mears Motter Oberlies Bell Hotel Cornhusker Woods A. F. Nuquist Osceola T. A. James Stromsburg

Hastings Jewelry Store Ad Highlights Diamonds and Watches

Sheriff Roy Van Hoosen was in Polk on official business. Floyd Larson and family moved from York to the Tom Sloan farm near Stromsbury. Tuesday was a crimpy day with the weather man sending temperatures below zero by Wednesday morning.

Hastings Jewelry’ Store Roy van Hoosen Polk Floyd Larson York Tom Sloan Stromsbury

Dance at Viking Hall Lat night and sale at Progress office

A notice invites a dance at Viking Hall and promotes a wool made to measure suit and overcoat sale via Harold Peterson with prices 29 30 and 35 dollars. It warns delinquent subscribers about paying for doses and urges holiday charity for Polk families in need.

Viking Hall Harold Peterson

Indian girl in western beauty contest named Pretty Bear

A note from The Mode reports an Indian girl who took part in a western beauty contest and was described as Pretty Bear. The item reflects early 20th century beauty pageant reportage and notable use of Native American identifiers in contest commentary.

Pretty Bear Boston Transcript

Progress Roll of Honor Sees Renewals Since December

The note lists Ira Shostrom, Mrs. Barthold Raack and Mrs. J H Kruse among those who have renewed for 52 doses of this family medium since December 12.

Ira Shostrom Barthold Raack J. H. Kruse

Baptist Church Notes Tell Story That Never Grows Old

The article lists weekly church activities at J. 1 Hedbloom Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 Ellen Larson superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 Junior Y P U at 7:15 Evening Worship at 7:30 A Christmas service on Sunday features The Story That Never Grows Old and a Christmas Cantata Lord Of All by the choir A program by Primary and Junior departments is scheduled Monday December 23 at 7:30 P M The note invites a cordial welcome for all.

Ellen Larson Jesus

M. and Church Notes Christmas Program At Church

Eimer R Peterson presides as minister with Lord's Day School at 10:00 A M and Epworth League at 6:45 P M. Morning worship at 10:00, evening service at 7:30, Bible study and prayer Thursday at 7:30, choir at 8:15. The Christmas program is Sunday at 7:30 with a party for The King's Heralds and Light Bearers Tuesday at 2:30 at church parlors with topic "God's Supreme Gift."

Eimer R Peterson Lord’s Day School E Sundberg Epworth League King’s Heralds

Reverend Hedbledmthndeé travels to Osceola for business

Mrs. P. A. Harquist plans to spend Christmas with relatives in Minneapolis. The note records a business trip by Reverend J. L. Hedbledmh'thndeé to Osceola on Tuesday before noon.

J. L P. A. Harquist Minneapolis

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John Gestrine Martin John Margaret Ruth Orlie Miller W. P. Miller Biarvey H. Hahn Aurora Wunday Penortathen Henry and Jerome KGBZ A.J. Hanquist Harlan Hanquist Watbach W.P. Miller Floyd R. L. Cox al Shockey DN Mills Grand Island Harry Jones Ferne Johnson Fred Johnson Omaha Stanley Peterson Mrs Hardville R. Mills Richmond Helen DuRell Fullerton C.J. Crew Louella Crew Crew Main Street B Hoagland Bank of Polk Godfrey Olgan Strameburg A.J Hanquist Christihas Bredhee Nelsson Donald Janneen Glenn Lindberg Strawsburg Oold Nels Nyberg Houston Livingrston Texas Auto On Shafer Miss Zorah Baptist Trustees D. F. Anderson Odd Fellows Lodge Shelby Megers Ed. Larson G M Hill L A Kahler R E Dahlin G. W. Mitchell I. [ Samuelson American Legion Auxiliary Elmer Harquist Lillian Brown Ellen Bay Santa Eeven Faithful Workers Club John Hanson Dee Lincoln State Journal Mre Luckey Velvic Roy Mervin Shenk Fred Williams Chas Peterson Billfeld Thevela Lars kEosiery Jewelry School Bat Lee Fs Mees Grand Sland, Nebraska Miller’s Cafe Progress Office Progress Baptist Church Hedbloom Ff. O. Johnson Central City Elgin Watch Line Hastings Jewelry C. E. Wood W.H. Wood Central City, Nebraska Our A. O. Monson Co
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