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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
1
Ed Benson received a reply from the Weather Bureau acknowledging the return of a radiosonde instrument found on his farm. The message states the instrument or remaining parts are salvageable for reuse in gathering upper air data used in forecasting and storm warnings. The bureau thanks him for his assistance.
Mr and Mrs Frank Thelander visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Helena Lundstrom and family. Several households hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Alfred Yungdahl and Sheila and JoAnn Carlson. Birthdays and dinners featured in local gatherings with Edith Larson and Harold Schulte families among those cited.
The United States Civil Service Commission issued an examination notice to fill a rural carrier post in Polk Nebraska with testing in Stromsburg Nebraska. Local social notes include March events and several family visits, births, and gatherings among residents of York Stromsburg and Marquette.
Members of the Baptist Church Board of Trustees were entertained at the Harold Nelson home on Monday evening during the monthly meeting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasser Sr. and others listed in attendance.
Camp Fire Girls report a February 15 campaign total of 302.43 raised for the March of Dimes. Thanks go to clubs lodges churches and to Mr Willett Mr Neuhaus and American Legion members for their effort. Any late contributions may be sent to the Camp Fire Girls with Polk credited. Next meeting set for February 28 at Marcia Johnson home.
Local residents enjoyed weekend visits spanning several towns. C M Bennett and family hosted in Lincoln after time with son Donald Bennett. Kathy and Jean Ericson stayed with relatives in David City and returned home Sunday. Alden Johnson of Gothenburg visited in Polk en route home from Omaha. Betty and Dorothy Dahlgren accompanied each other back from Omaha. Multiple families hosted guests including the Fultons, the Hansens, and the Jensens while other locals, such as Clarence Munn and Ida Green's circle, were seen in Central City and Marquette.
Polk County extension notes announce a Fairview Farm Bureau event showing Miracle In Paradise Valley on February 24 to urge safety awareness. Dairy Breeders meeting March 5 features talks on mineral deficiencies, breeding, and a new artificial insemination Technicolor film. 4-H Shelby group organizes officers. Madrid seed stock promotes sweet clover with higher yield and disease resistance. Sondra Hill wins blue ribbon in Timely Topic District contest. Trainer meeting on Nebraska hay fever weeds planned for early March. Extensions Home Agent reports visits and projects across Osceola and Grand Island clubs.
Celebration honors Mrs Everett Green Mrs Will Green Glen Green and Gary Green at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Green with relatives and friends present including Regy Homer Merlin Ruth Harold and Eldon families. Other local visitors and social calls are noted among Stromsburg area residents.
Sondra Hill, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Hill, earned a blue ribbon in Fremont in the District 4-H public speaking contest on Thursday. Eleven contestants competed. Hill spoke on The Fifth Commandment as her topic.
The American Legion Auxiliary met February 17 at the Legion Club Room with Mrs. Oscar Jones presiding. Members planned a March party, ordered new kitchen dishes, and donated quilt blocks and carpet rags for the hospital. A $10 March of Dimes and $5 Heart Association gift were approved. Lunch funds went to the Little Red School Fund. 24 members attended.
The Arborville Town Hall Club met February 16 with the new executive committee presenting a music program and two films by Mr Hecht of York. Mr McNichols spoke on upcoming school bills before the state legislature. Mrs Maurice Flick showed two comic movies. March committee assignments were set for Program Elwood Tewell Burgess Merchant and for Menu Hillis Sterner Sterling, etc.
The Polk Cubs and Jay Vees report mixed basketball results with upcoming Class D district tourney at Hampton. Five dramatics students performed Among Us Girls at a Farm Bureau meeting Feb 14. Teachers announced six week tests and report cards due next week.
Social calendar notes multiple visits and dinners across York Benedict and surrounding farms. Highlights include Pete Schrader's 34th wedding anniversary and Schrader birthday, along with gatherings for Minnie Smith Marie and Mrs Louise Wurtz. Several couples and families visit relatives in Edwards area.
At the recent Commercial Club meeting, Leo Wurtz was chosen as president with Arnold Neuhaus as vice president and Clarence L. Bolton serving as secretary-treasurer.
The gathering at Mrs. Irvin Anderson’s home on Saturday afternoon included Glen Knerr Arthur Larson Karl Detloff Glen Hill Walter Binford W A Stevens David Sundberg Arlo Stevens Roger Gustafson and Lloyd Hahn. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and the honoree received several gifts.
Mr and Mrs Will Kroger celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary with a family gathering at dinner and lunch on Sunday February 20. The honorees received a lovely bouquet of flowers.
McNaught led scoring with seven points and Kahler added six as the fourth quarter seesawed. The game stayed tight through the final minute with both teams exchanging baskets before the final buzzer.
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