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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
4
In Polke County Nebraska a petition to probate the last will of Clifford George Jack and to appoint A Isaacson as executor was filed. A hearing is set for February 24, 1947 at 10:00 A M. County Judge L M Merrick dated January 27 1947.
Capper's Farmer writer Chyde Zimmerman notes a 600 percent rise in air cargo in two years as new four engined planes and faster schedules broaden markets for perishable goods. Farmers gain access to distant buyers but must charge premium prices due to higher fuel and operating costs. Railroads consider forming air freight firms to enter the field.
A compendium of local notes from 1922 and 1927 recounts retirements, band inspections, travel to Lincoln for voc train orders, farm life and illness. Stories show farming families moving, weddings and births, school events, sports results, and community sales in Polk and nearby towns.
Polk County will receive 1 567 77 dollars as reimbursement for over payment of automobile registration fees dating from 1926. M J Ferguson of Citizens State Bank reports aid from Mexicali and notes the neighbor country remains lively. Mrs George Pearson visits with her daughter for her 85th birthday. the Knapp Hotel at Fullerton is sold to Ama Jensen with possession February 15. A daughter was born to Victor and Mrs Blase on January 29.
Miss Betty Elaine Thelander and Clarence W Nielsen of Swede Home married Sunday evening February 2 at 7 p m in the Lutheran Church Swede Home Rev Aifield E Franzen performed the ceremony Miss Lillie Chindgren played the wedding march Best man was Mirrs Neilson brother of the groom and Darlene Thelander sister of the groom served as bridesmaid Phyllis Nielson sister of the groom was flower girl A reception for about 90 followed in the church basement The newlyweds will reside on a farm near Swede Home
To the legal voters of Polk County Nebraska a caucus will be held on February 19 1947 at 8 00 pm in the School District No 72 building for nominating two candidates for one 3 year term and two candidates for another 3 year term for the School District No 72 Polk County. Immediately after this a School Caucus will nominate four candidates for Board of Trustees in the Village of Polk Nebraska for 2 year terms. John H Stohs Village Clerk.
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