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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1946

Page

4

Couple United in Marriage at York

W. E. Anderson of Omaha and Miss Lillian Stromberg of Stroms burg were united in marriage at noon Saturday at York. At a pretty wedding at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Claus Lindahl Miss Edith Lindahl wed Carl Steelquist February 5 at three o'clock in the afternoon.

W. E. Anderson Omaha Lillian Stromberg Stromsburg York August Nelson Edgar Andy Lind Claus Lindahl Edith Lindahl Carl Steelquist Ruth Moore Ainsworth Polk

Osceola Record Acquired by Walter Herbes

Twenty years ago on February 11 1926 Walter J Herbes bought the Osceola Record from Phil E Douglas taking charge. Local notes include town officials ordaining a new city marshal George Mitchell, several births arrivals and social visits, travel to Omaha for cattle shipments, and community happenings around Arborville and York College snowbound conditions.

Walter J. Herbes Ulysses Dispatch Osceola Polk Motor Company Henry Thelander Will Kroger R B Williams Omaha Fd Larson Henning Larson Messra Alex Adelson F A Adelson Herbert Flodman Terbert Wurtz W P Miller Pete Shoestrom Theo Larson

Local notices recap of departures and club events

Martin Jones left for Wisconsin on Saturday to accept a job. A. B. Swanson narrowly escaped losing his truck and load near Chapman when a fire started under the engine, quickly put out with sand. WWG met at the Lind sisters home Monday with Miss Hazel Nelson as program leader. The Pork Womans Club hosted a colonial tea Tuesday at Mrs Sundberg’s home with guests in colonial dress.

Martin Jones Wisconsin A B. Swanson Parkers Chapman WWG Emma Lillie Winnie Lind Hazel Nelson Pork Womans Club Oscar Sundberg

Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska

In Polk County Nebraska a petition to appoint J L Stoneffer as administrator of the estate of Harold W Davis, deceased, has been filed. A hearing is set for March 1, 1946 at 10 o clock A M before County Judge L. M. Merrick.

Polk County Nebraska Harold W Davis J L Stonffer L. M. Merrick

Notice of Final Report for Polk Carmty Nebraska

The administrator of Charles QC Johnson deceased has filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and distribution. The hearing before the county court is set for February 23, 1946 at 10:00 A M. Persons may appear and contest the report. Dated January 25 1946. Jan 31 Feb 7 14 County Judge.

Polk Carmty Nebraska Charles QC Johnson L. M. Merrick

Ford Dealers Banquet At Grand Island Attended By Sodergren

Bw. A. Sodergren and Arnold Isaacson attended a Ford Dealers Banquet at Grand Island last Wednesday. Mrs. Andy Carlson underwent major surgery Friday at a Grand Island hospital. The Art and Craft Department of Pork met at Mrs F Lars home Friday afternoon with visitors including Mesdames R. B Williams Wayne Hill T A Stevens F N Larson Chas Shenk P J Garten and Floyd Larson.

Card of Thanks for support after loss of son

Dorothy Mundt thanks friends neighbors and American Legion for kindness during her hospital stay and in mourning for son and brother Clifford Branting. She lists families and individuals who offered cards flowers visits and support.

American Legion Clifford Branting Marvin Bobbie Claude Stromberg Lorrel Branting Ruben Swanson Mervin Branting Rex Hancock

Thanking All Who Shown Kindness During Hospital Stay

Mrs. Wilmer Rodine thanks friends for cards letters visits and acts of kindness during her hospital stay and says the generosity will not be forgotten.

Wilmer Rodine

Local Lady Finds Relief After ERB HELP

A Polk County woman reports hours of spitting up a strong acid liquid after meals. After taking ERB HELP she eats normally, no gas or headaches, and reports regular bowels. ERB HELP contains 12 herbs and is sold at Davis Pharmacy.

Polk Erbhelp Davis Pharmacy

ASK THE FARMER WHO HAS ONE

A rural advertisement urges farmers to consider Federal Land Bank loans for safety during drought and previous hard times. It notes no commission or appraisal fees, 4 percent interest, long repayment terms, and optional payments. Offices meet Tuesdays and Fridays on the east side of Osceola’s square. Polk County National Farm Loan Association. W. J. Stead secretary treasurer and Henry Osentowski fieldman.

Federal Land Bank Polk County National Farm Loan Association Osceola Nebr W. J. Stead Henry Osentowski

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