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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
1
A Tuesday dawn blaze completely destroyed St. Andrews Church eight miles north of Osceola. Originating in the steeple, the fire was spotted about four o clock by Mrs. Joe Bernt. Parsonage nearby was also damaged but saved. Rev Pokalski was away. Church built in 1909 and recently remodeled. damage is undetermined.
Polk Grade Schools will stage the operetta The Magic Bean Stalk on Tuesday February 26 at 815 p m in the high school auditorium. A cast of 76 grade children under Mr Ramp directs in a Jack and the Beanstalk themed show with Marilyn Dahlin Dean Lindberg Jack Myers Jack Lavell and Maribelle Lyle in leading roles. Audience members will see Jack trade and a fair with entertainers from distant lands.
Pvt Duane Ready of Fort Riley Kansas spent 12 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Ready during a furlough. Cpl Robert L Anderson formerly stationed at Santa Maria Island Azores was discharged and now stays in Lincoln with his parents. Carl Borgstrom son of Oscar Borgstrom arrived in Omaha from the South Pacific theater of Operations after discharge. Several relatives visited Stromsburg and Omaha households for Sunday dinners and gatherings with the Anderson and Borgstrom families.
Polk County National Farm Loan Association urges farmers to consider a Federal Land Bank loan for security during droughts and boom. The Osceola Nebr office promotes four percent interest, 34 year terms, no commission or appraisal fees, with optional early payments and flexible schedules.
The Polk County Local Selectivyg Service office lists recent discharges including Elmer G Berger Osceola Robert R Bahr Shelby Edward L Larson Polk Carl J Allison Stromsburg Eldon W Anderson Polk Robert M Baack Polk Robert L Anderson Stromsburg Leroy G James Stromsburg Vincent J Messing Osceola Kenneth Hultquist Stromsburg Willam F A Gaedeke Osceola Robert J MeeMeekin Jr Shelby Robert L Taddiken Shelby Max D Jones Polk C Jack Chastensen Stromsburg Doyle D Sundberg Polk.
Osceola reports include Dr and Mrs C R Peterson returning from Lincoln, Mrs A Eklund and sons visiting, and a Hospital Auxiliary meeting planning a March Food Sale to fund an incubator. Many locals, including the Wilcox and Buchholz families, host guests, while August Anderson's grandparents welcome a new grandchild from Omaha. Elton Berek elected Farmers Union district director.
Albert F Johnson born March 10 1875 in Lockridge Ta died February 14 1946 at St Francis hospital Osceola age 70 years 11 months 3 days He lived near Stromsburg since 1880 surviving sisters Augusta Slusser Nellie Ericson and brothers Henry W Johnson Fred L Johnson all present at burial Funeral services were conducted by Rev G A Randall of the Methodist Church
A coyote hunt is set for Sunday February 24. Hunters meet at Polk at 1 p m with shotguns only. Proceeds go to charity and all hunters and sportsmen are invited to attend.
Mary Sigler will represent Polk County in district 4-H Timely Topic Speaking Contest with the topic Better Citizens For the World of Tomorrow. Members review cupboards, plan cupboard improvements, and consider sugar substitute recipes and freezer burn prevention.
Raymond Hanson aged three years in naval service returned Sunday and visited his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Hanson Junior Albrecht called on friends in the community Thursday. Mrs L L Hoffer returned from a California trip. Lilian Albrecht RN who served in Europe visited Scribner and Wayland. Numerous local residents hosted and visited over the weekend with extended family and friends.
School notes announce six weeks tests this week and report cards due Wednesday February 27. Polk High basketball is seeded among four in the Class C District Tournament at Columbus with Clarkson as their first opponent. The postponed Clarkson game moves to Monday February 25 at Clarkson. Polk Grade School presents Jack And The Magic Beanstalk operetta Tuesday February 26 at 8:00 p m. Pepsi-Cola scholarship tests held Friday February 15 with Richard Sealy and Darlene Johnson among test takers.
Mrs Emil Wilshusen born August 6 1899 near Cole Camp Missouri died February 10 1946 at age 46 leaving husband five children and several siblings. Funeral February 15 at Immanuel Trutheran Polk Nebraska with Rev A C Warneke. interment in Lutheran cemetery. Out of town relatives listed.
Mr and Mrs Orville Hoffman and daughter with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hoffman and Bradshaw visit the Walter Hoffman home Thursday evening to celebrate Mr Hofman’s birthday anniversary with family.
Polk High Gradsters coached by Merton Goings captured the county title at Stromsburg after beating Stromsburg in the semifinals and Osceola in the final. The season is described as Polk’s lucky year with champions in basketball and football.
A flurry of visits fills Arborville as Benedict and York guests dine with Lytles Bedients host family dinners with York and Grand Island visitors Willard Lindburg travels from Salem Oregon while Adelaide Lindburg visits from Omaha The Twentieth Century Club hosts a family party with games and valentine exchange.
Washington lawmakers weigh continuing conscription beyond 1946 amid rising volunteer service and daily enlistments. Secretary Wallace questions fate of government alcohol plants while UNRRA shifts grain alcohol debate to rail. Synthetic rubber moves from grain to oil. eggs sell around 68 cents a dozen as Lend Lease totals top 46 billion with many nations involved.
Sexagesima Sunday activities list Sunday School 10 a m Missionary Program 10 30 Morning Worship 11 a m Evening Bible study 8 p m Next week board meeting Monday 5 p m Lutheran World Action Rally at Trinity Lutheran Columbus Tuesday 7 p m Junior Missionary Society Saturday 2 30 p m Note Lent services begin Ash Wednesday March th
February 26 Veral Carpenter February 27 L F Ruzicka March 6 Archie Marsden March 7 Henry Werth March 5 Charley R Leach Sell It with a Want Ad.
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