Mrs Maurice Smith 75 Died After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Maurice Smith 75 a pioneer near Arborville died at 7:30 Tuesday at the home of Mrs W A Green after a long illness. She and her husband married in New York state and came to Nebraska in 1883 settling near Arborville then moving to Polk. Survived by Mauric Smith of Polk two sons R L of Arborville and Ted of Scotts Bluff two daughters Adella Davis of Lincoln and Elle Dbrock of Hastings funeral set for 2:30 this afternoon at the H G Brauer home in Polk J G Alden Christian Science reader of York will conduct. burial Arborville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Smith
Arborville
W. A. Green
Smith
New York State
Nebraska
Polk
R. L
Ted
Scotts. Bluff
Adella Davis
Lincoln
Elle Dbrock
Hastings
H. G. Brauer
J. G Alden
Christian Science Reader
York
Arborville Cemetery
New Hiring Rules Allow Early Teacher Contracts in Polk Schools
Polk county school boards seek clarity on a new law that lets two of three directors, even if one is retiring, sign teachers contracts for the coming term. The change removes the old requirement that contracting members must remain in office for the contract duration, reducing hiring delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Olive M. McBeth
Swede Home Church to Hold Communion Service Sunday
Community calendars report Swede Home Church will hold communion at 10 45 Sunday. Local social notes include birthday celebrations for Evelynne and Beverly and gatherings at the homes of Fredricksons Andersons and Sward families. Visits span Stromsburg Omaha Lincoln Central City York and Stromsburg again with multiple hostess events planned at church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Olson
Axel Anderson and Sons
Ansel Fredrickson
Edwin Johnson
Merle
Lincoln
George Anderson
Ruel Sward
Omaha
Hattie Anderson
Stromsburg
Axel Fredrickson
A. E. Peterson
Evelynne
Clarence Larson
Frank Bolton
Vivian Larson
Dale
Mary Ferrell
Elmer Carlson
Rupert
Norris Anderson
Rueben Swanson
Sword
Beverly
Oscar Fredrickson
Oliver Johnson
Victor Newman
York
Dorcas Society
Lillie Chindgren
Linnea Nelson
Aurora Man Files for Unicameral Legislature
V M Hagarity of Hamilton County became the first candidate for the unicameral legislature in the 25th district which includes Clay Hamilton and Polk counties. The present legislator is J N Norton of Polk. The office is non political. W W Norton filed this week on the Democratic ticket for county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. M
Hagarity
Hamilton County
Clay
Hamilton
Polk
J. N. Norton
W. W. Norton
Sunday Worship at Swede Plains M E Church
E E Pengelly ministers at Swede Plains M E Church invites all to worship at 10:00 with Sunday School at 11:00. He emphasizes the Sabbath as man’s day, urging rejoicing and gladness in the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swede Plains
M. E. Church
E. E. Pengelly
Jesus
God
Penny a Meal Drive Aimed at Hymnals Purchase
Local church notices report Lutherans and Methodists inviting visitors to services. The Methodist group promotes penny a meal funds toward fifty new hymnals, estimating progress through weekly collections and listing upcoming events and the Infantile Paralysis Fund total of 6.55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
E. E. Pengelly
W.O.W
Aldrich’s
Swede Plain
Free Methodist Church Service Notes and Call to Worship
Pastor L J Montzingo invites all to Sunday School at 10 AM and Morning Worship at 11 AM. YPMLS at 6 45 PM and prayer meetings Thursdays. The message celebrates salvation through regeneration and entire sanctification and calls the unsaved to Jesus sacrifice while urging the saved to walk with Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
L. J. Montzingo
Jesus
Free Mission Church announces services and rally
Pastor Paul L. Carlson leads morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Swedish prayer on Friday at 2 at the parsonage. Young Peoples Rally planned for next Wednesday at Ström s burg. No YP meeting or Junior Endeavor next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Mission Church
Paul £. Carlson
Sbtromsburg
First Baptist Church Names Nomination and Audit Elected
At the church business meeting last Tuesday officers elected Harold Nelson Wilbur Whitacre Elmer Hanquist Mrs Theo Larson Wallace Sandell to the nominating committee for ballots at the April 1 meeting. J L Stouffer and N E B McNeeley named auditing committee. Prayer meeting Bible study Tuesday 7 30 BYPU midweek. Choir practice Thursday evening. all choir members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. M. Bailey
Harold Nelson
Wilbur Whitacre
Elmer Hanquist
Theo
Larson
Wallace Sandell
J. L. Stouffer
N. EB. McNeeley
BYPU
Paul
Timothy
Quilting Bee and Visits Held Across Local Homes
Mesdames Ed Johnson and Rose Rudolph Gustafson, Joe Johnson, Elwyn Johnson and Oliver Johnson attended a quilting bee at Mrs. Fred Johnson's home Tuesday of last week. Mesdames Ella Shenk and Hennie Seymour visited Mr. Henry Seymour near Stromsburg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bryant and baby visited the Roy Morgan home in Osceola Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johnson
Rose Rudolph Gustafson
Joe Johnson
Elwyn Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Fred Johnson
Ella Shenk
Hennie Seymour
Henry Seymour
Stromsburg
Clarence Bryant
Baby
Roy Morgan
Osceola
Osceola High Wins County Tournament
Osceola Bulldogs defeat Stromsburg 31 to 27 to claim the Polk County Tournament title amid spirited support from a large Pep Club. Osceola had earlier beaten Shelby 29 to 49 and won the second team clash 17 to 10 while Polk edged Stromsburg 16 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Burg
Polk County
Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Shelby
Polk
Californian Subscribers Express Loyalty to The Progress
A letter from Anna Johnson of Piedmont California renews her subscription and includes a money order for a year. She says she cannot be without the paper and enjoys its weekly arrival. Co. O. Rudson of Britt Town also renews his Progressive subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Johnson
Piedmont
California
The
Progress
Polk Progress
Anna Johnson Co. O. Rudson
Britt Town
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays
Mrs M E Bittner of Denver visits daughter Mrs H W Herbes. Various families host dinners and bridge lunches. Mrs Ella Shenk birthday celebrated. groups meet at M E Church and Baptist Church parlors. Neighbors and relatives travel from Lincoln Hastings Benedict Hordville Stromsburg and Hampton to visit the Larsons and Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bittner
Denver
Colo
H. W. Herbes
Albert McNeely
Loma
Elwood Sandell
Mary Lou
N. E. McNeely
N E McNeely
A. S. Beckman
O. K
Arnold Isaacson
Daniels
Aurora
J M. Woodard
O. J. Hartquest
A. R. Marshall
Omaha
John Preston
Benedict
Hennie Seymour
Ella Shenk
Baptist Church
R. M. Bailey
Wallace Sandell
Neal
Franklin Stettner
Elmer Peterson
Hordville
Geo. Larson
Ben Berger
Stromsburg
Charles Biber
Marjorie
Hordyville
George Larson
Harvey Hahn
Dennis
Ben Peterson
Willard Lindburg and
John Erickson
Hampton
Medical Facts on Tuberculosis and Common Cold Origins
The article states TB comes from other cases not heredity and could be eradicated with proper care. It notes Nebraska could drop cases quickly with identification and modern treatment, and emphasizes universal safety for all families. It covers the common cold as virus-related with brief duration and warns immunity is temporary requiring regular boosters. It also reports football fatalities and accidents, attributing most injuries to game nature, with leadership and equipment factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Women's Missionary Society Meets at Kroger Home
The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Will Kroger's home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Neil McNaught assisting. Mrs. Karl Detloff led the devotional, and Mrs. Oscar Sundberg spoke on Stewardship in Mrs. Lawrence Sundberg's absence. Members reviewed the book Mecca and Beyond, contrasting Christianity and Islam. Ruth Nelson and Peggy McGinnis played violin, a vocal number was sung by Mrs. Gordon Eno and Mrs. Lloyd Kroger, with Mrs. Arnold Isaacson on piano. Delicate Valentine refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Eno
Lloyd Kroger
Arnold Isaacson
Bo-ga-boos of Fear Inspire Courage and Faith
A poetic exhortation by F. Alfreds urging readers to cast out inferior thoughts and future anxieties. It links fear to inaction and praise faith in God and self as the path to ambition and steady work, ending with a stake in personal resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Alfreds
Polk Progress Doses Offer At One Dollar
A local listing advertises 52 doses available for only $1.00, promoting an affordable option for readers. The notice emphasizes quantity and low price, aiming to attract customers quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Deputy Collector to Visit Citizens State Bank Next Week
A deputy collector of Internal Revenue will be at Citizens State Bank on Tuesday and Wednesday January 15 and 16 to help taxpayers prepare returns at no charge. File if income meets thresholds. penalties include up to 10000 fine or up to one year imprisonment for failures to file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Citizens State Bank
A. Issacson
Farm Sales Of Next Week At Polk Area
The Progress lists farm sales for February 17 18 with auctions around Polk. Sellers include Harry Henderson Bunny Schmidt Earl Waak and Charles Peterson. Kenneth Samuels of Hordville acts as auctioneer and The Citizens State Bank of Polk serves as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Polk
Bunny Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Earl Waak
Mr. Waak
Charles Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Kenneth Samuels
Hordville
Citizens State Bank of
Osceola notices and social brief items in local column
Archie Holtzen resigns as Reed Garage bookkeeper effective Marchist and plans move to Oakland Calif. Mrs. Alice Barbee dies at 87 in Ashland with four children surviving. funeral services held. Local residents attend events, visits, bridge club gatherings, and family travels across Polk County with mentions of D A R luncheon and civil service exams.
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Archie Holtzen
Reed Garage
Oakland
Calif
Alice Barbee
George Matheson
Ashland
Clyde Smith
Lincoln
S. W. Goodaler
George Malek
N.B.B.O. Bridge Club
Allen Scholz
Concord
Polk County
Stoner Bridge Club
Edgar Wisely
Earl Watts
Marion Snider
Tom Mickey
Polk
Roy Morgan
Marian Sweet
Los Angeles
S. P. Johnson
Don Byers
Crouser Tex Drug Co
C. W. Headlee
Mary Headlee
Omaha
Ray
Melvin Pearson
Swedeberg
August Swanson
Kathryan Klein
Darlene
Harry Musselman
Ord
W. O. Hansen
Clayton Rystrom
Stromsburg
J. A. Westenlus
Immanuel Hospital
Leonard Fellows
Waco
W. C. Rhodes
Harley Olseen
William Roger
Olseen
Laura Peterson
Community Notes from Hordville and Nearby Areas
Visitors and social events fill a weekend in Hordville with stops by Mrs. Rose of Omaha and Miss Nellie Beth Shoaf of Minden. The Nebraska Central College Choir performed at the Friends Church. Baptist Ladies Aid gathered at the church. Local families hosted gatherings and showers while several residents visited relatives in Lincon and Omaha and a wedding occurred in Cheyenne on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vt. G
Seth Chrader
Emil Strawberg
George Drubs
Stockholm
Albin Nelson
Maynard Schilefert
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
John Mangelson
H. V. Price
Wm. Nelson
Prairie Island
Owen Tupper
Esther Louise
Lincoln
Alfred Sanderson
John Lindbloom
Clinton McIntosh
Lster Thompson
Selma Sanderson
Walt Thompson
Cheyenne
Omaha
Nels Nelson
Emil Guataraph
Margate
St Hoaspital
Grand’ Island
Walter van Housen
Roger
Arthur Peterson
Darlene
Mary Peterson
Emma Carlson
Local Visitors Stop by York Hospital and Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson and family and Richard Gustafson visited Mrs Oscar Gustafson at the Lutheran hospital in York on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Carlson on Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Marvin Fredrickson were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carroll Flodman on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Gustafson
Richard Gustafson
Oscar Gustafson
Lutheran Hospital
York
Ed Johnson
Harry Carlson
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Carroll Flodman
Commercial Club Dinner Set for February 14 at City Hall
The Commercial Club will host a dinner in the City Hall Dining Room on February 14 at 6 30 P M Tickets are urged from the committee. Attendees unable to dine may attend the 7 30 P M business session and entertainment featuring losers in the drive. Membership results will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
4-H Club Precinct Committee Elects Officers at Court House
The county 4-H Club Committee met at the court house February 1st to set up wartime program goals and elect officers. Members representing precincts included Canada Mrs Rex Brigham Island Harry Oppliger Osceola Mrs Alvin Swanson Platte Gordon Fredrickson Pleasant Home Mrs R Le Smith Stromsburg Mrs Lloyd Hahn Hackberry Dwight Newcomer Clear Creek Arthur Deeter Valley Elmer Tooker. Officers elected were President Gordon Fredrickson Vice President Arthur Deeter and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Rex Brigham. The committee aims for a 300 member program and invites interested residents to contact their precinct chair or county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Canada
Rex Brigham
Island
Harry Oppliger
Osceola
Alvin Swanson
Platte
Gordon Fredrickson
Pleasant Home
R. le Smith
Stromsburg
Lloyd Hahn
Hackberry
Dwight Newcomer
Clear Creek
Arthur Deeter
Valley
Elmer Tooker
Treas
Stromsburg Bride Weds In Colorado Ceremony
Miss Venycé Arnold eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Arnold of Stromsburg and Robert Burton, also of Stromsburg, married in Julesburg Colorado on Thursday January 27. After February 15 they will live in Big Springs Nebraska where Burton has been transferred by Union Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venycé Arnold
C. J. Arnold
Stromsburg
Robert Burton
Julesburg
Colorado
Stromsburg High School
James Burton
North Platte
Big Springs
Nebr
Burton
Union Pacific
vMr
Gerald Anderson
Lincoln
Chaster
David ‘City
Alice Laneham
Oklahoma City
Jiggs Club
Scott Hall
E. J. Thompson
Thompson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Hjelmar Petergon
Clair McCormick
Jack
Harvey McCormick
Floyd Headlee
Dallas
Texas
Mr. Headlee
Roswell Johnson
Fremont
C. G. Mentink
Osceola
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Aurora Man
IM. Lutheran
Carl F. Juergensen
Radio Lutheran Hour
RFAB
Osceola High
Poi County
Publilius Syrus
Cdae
Karl Detloff
Ernest Krassman
Wow
Union Pacific Railroad
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