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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
Santa Claus will visit Polk next Saturday afternoon with a free picture show at the Polk Theatre starting at 2 p.m. He will bring a treat for all boys and girls school age and under. Come early and stay late in Polk, the friendly little town.
Viola Wessel and Leo Curren were married by Judge Bengston in Aurora on Wednesday, November 27, with immediate family present. The reception featured a six o'clock dinner at the bride's parents home and a later charivari. Distants guests included Archie Puwen and Kenneth Curren families from Arcadia and Central City. The couple plans to live on a Polk County farm seven miles south.
Marion Shaw of David City completed 18 years on the University of Nebraska board of regents and was lauded by three speakers at a Saturday noon luncheon in the Student Union. Presiding officials and faculty praised his fairness, honesty, and dedication as the university faced challenges and oversaw construction funded by gifts and student fees.
The WOTU met with Mrs. Augrst Nelson Tuesday afternoon. After opening remarks by Mrs. Parker Aker, two Christmas hymns were sung and devotionals led by Mrs. Stouffer. Rev Bates and Rev Lemke gave talks. Thirteen members and visitors enjoyed a luncheon hosted by the hostess.
One person died and four others were seriously injured in a six-vehicle accident on the icy fogbound Loup river bridge south of Columbus. Rus sel Blevins and Leo Schmit led a chain of collisions as ice caused skidding at 12:45 a.m. at least two more cars entered the scene. The injured were taken to St. Marys hospital as responders directed traffic with flares.
Community news from Arborville reports oyster supper hosts the Bedients and McCoys, Christmas program set for December 22 at 8 pm, local visits by Shockeys Cline Calhoon and others,n 30 neighbors helped with corn at Lloyd and Will Cline farms, and a Missionary Society meeting with officer elections and refreshments. Will Wurtz returns from St Francis Hospital and expects more rest.
The piece surveys proposed repeal of wartime emergency powers by next March to ease Congressional lawmaking. It notes 520 plus wartime acts, ongoing controls on atomic production, and a shift toward farm alcohol research in Peoria with 600 gallons daily output.
Notice that due to the Christmas holiday the paper will be printed one day earlier next week. Advertisers and contributors must submit copy by Monday noon.
The Swede Home Church outlines Fourth Sunday events with Sunday School and worship, youth activities, Christmas programs, and services through December 29 including Communion. Mr and Mrs Ed Benson buy property at west Polk from Mr and Mrs Mable Grimes and M O Johnson for about 3700 dollars.
Preliminary corn yields exceed 100 bushels per acre in contests, proven by practical methods using manure legumes and rotations to control disease and pests. The piece notes odd farming ideas, promotes Nebraska Farm Account Books, and announces the district Timely Topic contest for 4 H clubs with Mary Sigler as a prior blue ribbon winner and fountain pens for county winners.
Paul Thomas Wurtz born August 4 1888 near Polk Nebraska remained Lutheran all his life. He married Carrie Scheapler September 1 1909 and had four children, two daughters dying in infancy. Carrie died September 1928. he married Louise Goldfish November 24 1930. Wurtz farmed, then joined his son in an Implement business until his death December 6 1946 at St Francis hospital Osceola aged 58. He leaves wife daughter Mildred Norquest and son Leo of Polk, two granddaughters, two grandsons, three sisters and three brothers and many relatives. A prayerful farewell closes with a memorial verse.
Polk defeated St Bonaventure 42 21 with Wallace Lind scoring 24 for Polk while the second team lost 26 17 with Derald Johnson as top scorer. Clarksville comes Tuesday December 17 and Polk visits Shelby January 7. A vocal clinic in Albion sponsored by Schools and Chamber of Commerce will feature Noble Cain with a chorus of 300. A busy calendar lists Christmas break from Dec 23 to Jan 6 and multiple basketball games and events through January 31.
The Evangelical Free Church hosts its annual Sunday School Christmas program on Sunday December 22 at 7 30 p m A Midnight Christmas Service follows at 12 01 a m Wednesday The event features special singing including the choir and a Swedish language message by E Fonslund with the pastor speaking on The Birth of a King Who Was Worshiped
Hordville Baptist Church led by Edick A. Anderson holds 10:00 Bible School and 11:00 Morning Worship. The First Baptist Church under Rev. Paul Lemke offers 10:00 Church School and 11:00 Worship Service.
Hordville Methodist announces a Christmas program by the Sunday School next Sunday at 10 30. A World Service offering will be received and Christmas bulletins will be distributed. The Free Methodist Church led by Rev H M Williamson holds church school at 10 am with Walter Binford as superintendent. The second quarterly meeting with Rev I E Booker will be held Friday December 20 at 7 30 pm Saturday at 7 30 pm and Sunday at 11 am. Mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 pm at Ira Spears.
Reverend A C Bates announces Christmas program times for Swede Plain Church School at 10 a m and Polk Church School at 7 30 p m with the Christmas Message at Polk’s 11 a m worship on Sunday before Christmas.
Pastor Milford E. Olson hosts Saturday 1 p.m. rehearsal for Sunday School event and 7:30 p.m. choir practice. Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. with 11 a.m. Sunday School and morning worship. The program features a Swedish message by E. Forslund and a sermon on The Birth of a King Who Was Worshipped.
The Polk schools faculty held their Christmas party on Wednesday evening December 18 at the home of Superintendent and Mrs Willert. Guests played games and exchanged gifts. The event closed with refreshments in honor of Joan Willert’s birthday anniversary.
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