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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
1
The Polk campaign reached its March of Dimes quota of 500 dollars despite doubts. Mrs. Merle Stromberg led the effort, with strong local cooperation and a final tally listing contributions like a special basketball game netting 107.75 and 17.00 elsewhere.
Ten years ago Ruth Stouffer and Galen Breshears were married January 31 in Albuquerque New Mexico. The bridegroom shower was given by Carrol Vergil and Earl Flodman. Mr Ang married Dorothy Walbrandt of Central City on January 29. Scarlet fever quarantines affect Polk County children as the district switches to daylight saving time. Mrs R M Bailey was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by Ebba Hanquist. Mrs Karl Detloff was hospitalized for medical observation.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Irvin Anderson covered teaching duties for Mrs. Horstman during illness. Farmers Store specials included Butternat coffee 39c per 2 lb, prunes 18c, pink salmon 10c, large oysters 18c, oranges 16c a dozen, navy beans 20c, lettuce 9c. Polk beat Shelby 38 11, 17 13, and 53 7 with stars Art Newton and Eddie Larson. also defeated Fullerton 24 3 with Bran ting and Woody Johnson. Horstman rehired as Superintendent at 31800 salary. Oscar Strand bought cattle feeders shown in Denver. Farmers Co-op Grain annual meeting led by T. Wurtz and G C Schoapler. Ernest W. Hahn seeks county board seat Northeast district. Mrs Theo Larson hosts a toboggan party after Sunday School.
Rainbow Lodge installs new officers led by Mrs Birdie Kahler and Noble Grind. The ceremony appoints leadership, signaling a fresh chapter for the lodge and its community activities.
Electa Arilla Gifford Perkins born March 10 1867 in Fayette County Iowa died January 22 1952 at her Bradshaw home aged 84 years 10 months 12 days she lived with her son Roy and grandson Abner She married Charles D Perkins June 19 1881 homesteaded in South Dakota then moved to Nebraska later living 26 years in York County Survived by four sons Lloyd Francis Lee and Roy plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren Two sisters and a host of relatives Funeral was January 26 at the Bradshaw Methodist Church Rev John Fisher officiating burial in Bradshaw Cemetery
February 11 7 00 P M Legion Auxiliary and February 12 W Cc T A include church events. Mr and Mrs Dale Lindburg visited Donna's parents while Mr and Mrs James Lindburg and Bobby visited Elmer Berger family. Lincoln Journal notes 284 typhoid cases. A Model T touring car delivered to Polk sold for 740 dollars by Lt T Frazier. Farmers shopped in good weather with 128 rigs counted. Concert by David City high school male quartet at the theatre drew a large audience.
The Homemaking Department invites all Polk County women to a Valentine Tea February 14 at 2 90 PM at the high school. Exhibits from three silver firms plus literature and a film on silver history will be shown. Attendees are asked to bring silver pieces for display and a special evening session is set for February 13 at 7 30. No charge.
Polk County Assessor's office began mailing 1952 real estate assessment notices. Each card lists 1961 and 1952 land and improvements values to compare. Overall county valuation rises 1.5 percent from 1951 figures as equalization shifts occur. mailings will occur over two weeks due to volume.
A new Stromsburg Christian Book Store opens with an advisory board from five local churches. It will offer Bibles Christian literature and music and operate on a non profit missionary basis. Rev W G Holmberg will manage the store during open house Saturday February 3 from 2 to 5 PM.
Rev. Elwood Anderson attends gatherings of the Baptist Platts Valley Churches in Dannebrog. Members of the Polk Baptist Church also attended several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas O. Johnson of Polk are highlighted as local firsts for owning a television set early and for family electrical work. Their son Wallace built a TV and helps on the farm. Charley irrigates 65 acres, has multiple farm yields, and is known as a handy craftsman and drummer. Sadie Johnson is praised for homemaking and sewing. 30 potted plants bloom in winter.
Coach and Mrs Art Phillips and Nancy Kay visited Art's sister in Framont on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs T A Jones of Hordville held their 63rd wedding anniversary with many relatives attending. Doyle Sundberg visited his parents over the weekend, and a group of friends gave Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg a house warming Tuesday evening.
Kronberg Krows defeat Durant Daredevils 31 to 18 in a March of Dimes benefit game. Lloyd Widga and Dick Sealey anchor play with Panstevens scoring for Durant as Polk Progress raises about $107.75 toward a near 500 dollar goal amid a halftime Commando exhibition.
Frank Peter Hultmen born February 28 1876 in Bloomington Illinois died January 30 1952 in a rest home Prairie Aurora Nebraska at 75 years 11 months 2 days after two years of ill health He moved with his parents to Polk County in 1880 farmed near Stromsburg nearly 72 years He married Anna Emerensia Bylander June 22 1910 in Omaha and had one son John He was surrounded by family including a niece Mrs Calvin Gertsch His wife two sisters and one brother preceded him Funeral services were held February 2 at Brauer Funeral Chapel with Rev Edick A Anderson Interment Swede Home Cemetery Attending from a distance were relatives from St Hedward Genoa Omaha and Elkhorn Nebraska
A son named Douglas Clyde Stevens was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Stevens of Lincoln on January 28. Both mother and son are doing fine.
Dennis Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stevens underwent surgery at Stromsburg hospital Monday morning. He is progressing nicely.
Polk trailed Henderson 20 11 at halftime after missing three of first five players including top scorers Holmes Werner and Cramer. Bob Peterson led Polk with 10 points while Kenny Bower and Bill McNaught added six each as Polk reserves and substitutes struggled to contest the rout.
The 1952 second meeting of the Merry Makers 4-H Club was held February 2 at Harleen Johnson's home. Rosella Lindholm joined as a new member and six visitors attended. The group voted to contribute to the March of Dimes and Janice Crow and Pam Cramer led specials and games. After adjournment, Pam Cramer and Harleen Johnson hosted lunch with Judy Johnson reporting.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sundberg attended a Frigidaire meeting in Omaha on Monday with other attendees.
William Elmer Johnson born February 7 1872 in Kewa nee Illinois moved with family to Stromsburg Nebraska in 1881. He married Hannah Larson in 1892 and had five children, served as Baptist trustee and school board member, died January 26 at Stromsburg hospital aged 79 years 11 months 19 days. Funeral January 29 at Polk Baptist Church. Burial in Stromsburg. Addresses list service men Pvt Eric L. Anderson Pvt Duane R Newton Pvt Darwin R Newton.
Mutterings by Mook discusses noon hour driving rules at the school, officials’ authority, and parent compliance. It notes the village rest room reopening, Polk March of Dimes efforts raising 8.01, clock repair costs, and upcoming caucus on February 26 with expiring village and school board terms. Consolidation discussions aim to inform outlying districts and reduce misinformation.
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