Sunday School Colorful Christmas Pageant At Methodist Church
The Methodist Church Sunday School presented a Christmas pageant to a packed audience on Monday night. Youngsters spoke and sang pieces as a southern city girl dreamed of Bethlehem and found the road to Christmas. Local business men took on challenging roles while Rev. E. E. Pengelly played the villain and hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Crist
Rev. E. E. Pengelly
Birthday Celebration at Wilshusen Home
Relatives and friends gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Wilshusen’s home to honor her birthday anniversary. The gathering included a self invited luncheon and many pleasant gifts for the honoree. Guests departed late wishing Mrs. Wilshusen many more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wilshasen
Mrs. Wilshusen
Country Women's Club Meets at Ostberg Home
The Country Women's Club gathered at Mrs. Ilos Ostberg's home on Thursday December 16 with 18 members and 8 visitors. A program of a playlet music and recitations followed by Christmas gift exchange and a two course luncheon. Miss Lillie Lind stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Amel Lind weekend in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women's Club
Country Women’s Club
Ilos Ostberg
Mesdames
Bryan Graves
van Bush
Lillie Lind
Shelby
Mrs
Amel Lind
Voice Abroad Good Will To Men Sermon Poem
A devotional verse urges action and faith urging ships wrecked by sin to receive aid from grace. It calls for mercy, prayer, and uplift through Christian outreach and the power of God to help the afflicted and empower the lame to stand. It references the Church of Christ and the hope found in scriptures.
Westfall Relocates Practice to Springview
Dr. D H Westfall moved his office equipment to Springview last Wednesday to locate permanently. His son Dana also operates a dental practice there. Postmistress Martha P Westfall notes a busier post office this year with two assistants kept busy all week. Polk Stores will close all day Saturday January 1 New Year’s Day and will open Friday night December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Westfall
Springview
Dana
Martha P. Westfall
Polk
Christmas Church Notes and Services Preview
Christmas season messages from L J Montzingo and E E Pengelly outline Sunday School at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M with evening services at 7 30 P M. A Christmas program highlights praise to Christ and a 1938 greeting invites parishioners and neighbors to baptisms receptions and services.
Christmas Services and Church Activities at Carlson Family Church
Paul E Carlson invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 and Evening Services at 7 30 with a special Juletta service on Christmas Morning at 6 to commemorate the Birth of Jesus The Sunday School will present a Christmas Program next Sunday at 7 30 Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 3 hosted by Mrs Harold Carlson and Mr Andy Carlson The message asks if there is room in hearts for Christ and promises a fine Christmas experience.
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L. J. Montzingo
Jesus
Agan
Christ
M. E
E. E. Pengelly
City of
David
Christ the Lord
Paul E. Carlson
Ladies Aid
Arold Carlson
Andy Carlson
Swede Plains M E Church Christmas Service and Program
The Swede Plains M E Church urges worship at 11:00 a m on Sunday with Sunday School and a Christmas program scheduled for Sunday evening December 26. The message invites the community to celebrate the season in church and home with the圣 word and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pengelly
Swede Plain
Christ the Lord
First Baptist Church Adds Members at Year End
Sunday School and church services filled to capacity as Rev. R M Bailey notes a blessed day. The cantata The Eternal Light framed Christmas message. BYPU and midweek services attract large attendance with a Watch Night planned for Friday at 9:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. M. Bailey
Sr. Bypu
B.Y.P.U
Two Cents A Week Is All It Costs
The Polk Progress urges subscribers to pay in advance starting January 1 due to rising paper costs. It will remove unpaid names from the list after the date to maintain service and advertising value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Progress
4 4 H Club Members Enter Account Contest 1938
Polk county 4 H club members again have a chance to compete in the national farm account project. Sponsored by International Harvester Company under the national committee on boys and girls club work. A total of 805 prizes totaling 8600 dollars will be awarded to winning 4 H clubbers. Rules largely unchanged. any club member and farm account club enrollees eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
National Club
International Harvester Company
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Swede Home Church to Hold Christmas Program
Local residents attend various social events as the Swede Home Choir plans a December Thursday program at eight o clock with college students to perform. Following the program, church parlors will host refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Peterson
A. E. Peterson
Evelynne
Columbus
Theodore Nelson
Verna Jones
Luther College
Earl
Russell Fredrickson
Colorado
Billy Williams
Raymond Johnson
Myra
LaVerne
Wesley
Gordon Fredrickson
Lincoln
Oscar Fredrickson
John Johnson
Stromsburg
W. E. Newman
York
Martin Chindgren
Willard Anderson
Osceola
Herman Fredrickson
Fred Fredrickson
Clayton
Henry Peterson
Wilma
Axel Fredrickson
Wallace
Libert Toline
Haskell Gustafson
Mrs. Fredrickson
Advance in Subscription for Daily Newspapers
This office notes the Omaha World-Herald will raise its subscription price on January 21, 1938 due to higher production costs. Subscribers can still lock in the old rate of $7 per year. A special offer is available: Nebraska State Journal one year and Progress one year together for $4. About fifty subscriptions have already been signed under this deal. Howard Wilcox spent the weekend visiting Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska State Journal
Progress
Merry Christmas and New Year Greeting to Readers
The Pole wishes all 191 readers a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year filled with happiness and good cheer.
Will Change Route of Highway 81
Notice announces bids for a new federal aid highway No 86 to run 14 miles excavated earth road with two bridges and culverts. Route will depart south of Platte River bridge near Columbus join Highway 16 east of Shelby and likely extend south to SYA east of York. Bids open January 31 at the state house in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Platte River
Columbus
Shelby
SYA
York
State House
Lincoln
Stromsburg P E O Christmas Meeting and Firemen Ball Planned
The A R chapter P E O held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. L H Headstrom's home. Plans include the annual Fire Department reception and Firemen's Ball at Scott Hall December 29 with an Omaha orchestra. Open house on New Year's Day features host firefighters. Tickets 1.00 covering both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R
L. H. Headstrom
Scott Hall
Omaha
Stromsburg
York
Baird
Bud Anderson
Vernon T. Anderson
Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Osceola
John S. Anderson
Ira Banta
Chicago
Oscar Olson
Professor Olson
Ray Hunsaker
T. D. Hunsaker
Margaret Olson
University of Nebraska
J. L. Olson
Relative of Local Man Mysteriously Disappears
Carl Christiansen an automobile salesman vanished after selling a car and taking payment in cash and an older vehicle. The older car was found parked on Crete main street with no sign of violence. Dr. C R Peterson and Dr. R L Peterson are related to Christiansen. state police probe ongoing with no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Christiansen
Crete
Nebr
Christiansen
C. R. Peterson
R. L. Peterson
Ruth Peterson
Dates with Patrolmen the Newest Fad in Nebraska
The Nebraska highway patrol system attracts growing interest as Osceola patrolmen test drivers licenses while Polks County young women attend driving demos. A Lincoln call orders officers to a Strang accident scene, signaling the new service’s reach on state highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Osceola
Polk County
Lincoln
Strang
Osceola Stolen Car Found
A Chevrolet coupe belonging to Joe Schott and used by his son Raymond was stolen from the high school grounds during a basketball game. The car was found days later in brush along the Platte river near Columbus, with about 150 miles driven and some accessories missing. A stolen bicycle was found at the theft site. The report also notes other local items including injuries from a separate accident, illness, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Schott
Raymond
Young Schott
Shelby
Schott
Platte River
Columbus
Nelson Files for Polk County Commissioner Seat
Arthur S. Nelson filed on the democratic ticket for county commissioner in Polk County's second district. He currently serves as the Osceola assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Arthur S. Nelson
Nelson
Osceola
Notice to Owners of Motor Vehicles 1938 Licenses
The Department of Roads and Irrigation announces 1938 license fees unchanged from last year. A one dollar charge applies if the old registration certificate is not presented when buying a new number. Mail license and plates by enclosing ten cents for postage if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Roads and Irrigation
School Addition Progressing At Fast Rate
Weather favorable has hastened the P W A Polk School project. Completion is due by June 1 with potential early finish. Foundation cemented and construction set to begin. An 8 by 50 foot cesspool and an ample septic tank have been installed under Superintendent George D Rossie of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.W.A. Polk
George D. Rossie
Omaha
Citizens State Bank
Local Folks Take Trips and Attend Sales Across States
Martin Jones and associates drive new Chevrolets from California to Detroit for Johnson Bros. Chevrolet. Gilbert Benson family returns from Denver with Miss Berniece Lindquist for the holidays. Johnson and Green households host visitors in Arborville Central City and Lincoln areas. The Herbert Anderson Farm Sale drew a large crowd with Keneth Samuels as auctioneer and local bank clerks present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jones
Herman Fredrickson
Clarence Johnson
Beckles
California
Detroit
Michigan
Johnson Bros. Chevrolet Company
Gilbert Benson
Denver
Colo
Berniece Lindquist
A. T. Lindquist
Martin Baack
Oscar Fredrickson
Ray Werner
C. B
John Deere
Wurtz
Leo.Wurtz
Lincoln
Herbert Anderson
Keneth Samuels
Citizens State Bank
H. G. Brauer
Leo Wurtz
Sam Wall
Hampton
Gerald Whitworth
Grand Island
Glenn Green
Public School Health Emphasis on Visual and Hearing Rights
The Polk County Medical Society notes improved attention to school children’s health, stressing that many pupils suffer from deficient eyesight or hearing. It argues modern parents and teachers prioritize eye and ear care, cites the 1930 White House Conference finding special education reach for under 10 percent of about 300000 disabled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Polk County Medical Society
White House
Death summons Mrs. John I. Anderson in Osceola
Mrs. John I. Anderson of Osceola Nebraska died at her home shortly after midnight from a heart attack following a day of Christmas preparations. Born Martha Cecilia Olson in Sweden, she came to America at age twelve and later married John I. Anderson. Surviving are her husband, son Alvin, a daughter-in-law, a granddaughter, two brothers, and other relatives. The obituary recalls her faith, service, and gentle character with biblical verse as tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sturdevant
Lincoln
Kewaunee
Young Sturdevant
Guy
John Oberg
Rock Island
Illinois
Reuben Johnson
Los Angeles
Vera Johnson
Pasadena
California
Harold
Mark Timm
Alliband
Osceola Hospital
York ‘Hospital
John I. Anderson
Osceola
Anderson
Alvin
Trumbull
Nebr
Alvin Anderson
Donna Lee
C. A. Olson
Storm Lake
Iowa
Gust Olson
Arthur
Nebraska
Christmas Visits and Gatherings Reported in Local Homes
Miss Vivian Dornburgh visited the Ansel Lindquist home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Eckles and family of Gresham called at Mr and Mrs Oscar Sundberg’s home Wednesday evening. Gifts were exchanged and luncheon served. Miss Evelyn Beckman arrived from Denver to spend Christmas vacation with her mother Mrs Mary Beckman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilof Ostberg
Lloyd Kroger
Grant Johnson
Omaha
Oscar Str
Donald Newton
Lloyd
Rolland Stromberg
Washington, D. C
Phillip Sack
Crete
O. F
O. F. Alfred, Ed and Theo. Larson ‘Homes, Sunday. Miss Leona. McConnel
Grand Island
Frank Rhinehart
Arthur Ekstrom
Clarence Johrear
Osceola
Suntay
Vivian Dornburgh
Ansel Lindquist
Charles Eckles
Gresham
Oscar Sundberg
Evelyn Beckman
Denver
Colorado
Mary Beckman
Don’t Let A Letter Like This Occur In Polk
A Bil lings Montana youngster asked Santa for food and a turkey in a moving Christmas appeal to Mrs Claus. The Bil lings Gazette noted the letter, urging Polk residents to help needy families this Christmas via the Polk Commercial Club which will investigate and assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
Santa Claus
Gazette
Polk
Polk Commercial Club
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Church of Christ
DR. Westfall
Free Methodist Church
Free Mission Church
Swede Plains
M. E. Church
Howard Wilcox
Lincolr
Merry
Christmas
Merry Christmas
Eis
Epee
FEMS
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