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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
Church news notes Paul E Carlson as pastor with Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11. The Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning service. Evening service at 7 30. A new Adult Bible Class with Rudolph Nyberg will begin next Sunday to boost attendance. Union prayer services planned next week.
Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M with sermon. Epworth League at 6:45 P M followed by long service and 7:30 P M sermon. Sermon topics include The New Year and New Men and Is God Limited. Union Prayer Services planned for next week Wednesday through Friday evenings.
Pastor E. E. Pengelly announces a 10 A. M. sermon on Sunday at Swede Plains M. E. Church exploring the question How goes the New Year and whether mere calendar changes make us new. The hour also includes 11 A. M. Sunday School.
Rev R M Bailey pastorates Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 BY PU at 6 45 Evening Service at 7 30 trustees meet Monday prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 special days of prayer next week across churches
John Light, a farmer south west of Polk, fell seriously ill with erysipelas last Friday. His eyes swelled shut Saturday before W. C. Steel, local light and water commissioner, administered a cure that proved beneficial. Light is now recovering.
Mr and Mrs L. Rudeen and daughters visited Sumner and relatives while Jeannette stayed with Mrs Nuquist. Con Trued, after Omaha, continued to Moline to resume Augustana College studies. Marvin Mersey’s first string beat Benedict in Stromsburg. second team also won. Dr Hazel Stanton visited Stromsburg for a month. Prof Oscar Olson visited Banta home after North Park College trip. Local church groups and society events were held with hosting and hosting duties noted.
Following a supreme court ruling on Monday all work with the AAA in Polk County was halted. An executive order from Washington stopped activities per County Agent Kelly. County employees including corn hog and wheat committee members and four clerks lost their jobs as plans for 1936-37 Corn-Hog Contracts were halted amid speculation on next steps.
Osceola notes report the rural children's Christmas Seals sale totaling 78.92 dollars, with half returned to the county for welfare work. The column lists social gatherings, a talk by Miss Alice Carpenter in Omaha, birthday observations for J. G. Carlson, radio programs, obituaries, and various local dinners and visits among Osceola residents.
Swede Home residents report visits and gatherings. Harold Schank of Priest River Idaho died. Mrs Willits learns of the death. Local clubs and families host oyster suppers, birthday party, and poetry program. Lorain Ekstrom family and Luther League plans include hosting and meetings.
Jay Hastings filed Saturday on the non political ballot for the office of County Judge. This marks the second filing for the position, the other candidate being Geo Carson.
The 1936 license fee matches 1935 and motor vehicles will be taxed separately under a new state law. Personal vehicle tax must be paid before issuing a 1936 license. delinquent after February 1. A $1 extra applies if no previous year certificate is shown. Mailing license and plates costs 10 cents postage. LeRoy M. Smith, Polk County Treasurer. Also, Mr and Mrs Frank Adelson hosted Willard Adelson and Mat Sorenson at Orlie Adelson’s Clark home.
Polk County teachers meet Saturday January 11 at Osceola High School starting 9 AM. The program features art demonstrations, piano duet, and talks on Character Education by Mrs Edna H Jackson with pupil demonstrations from local districts. Exhibits include Rural School Library Books and Posters for review at the County Superintendent's office.
Mr and Mrs Emil Monson and family plus Arthur Monson of Stromsburg and Mrs Mauritz Johnson and son Duane of Polk visited Blue Springs Nebraska to honor Mrs Sophia Malmberg who celebrated her 98th birthday. Neighbors L A Hutchinson Elmer Chamberlin joined the celebration as well. James McClure and family from Central City visited Joe and Mrs McClure here Friday.
Violet Hemingson of Kla math Falls Ore visits Stromsburg this week. The film Small Town Girl based on a Ben Ames Williams story illustrated by Jas Montgomery Flagg runs daily in the Omaha World Herald. Dr and Mrs J B Williams visited Mrs Byrnes at Grand Island Wednesday. Julia Ann and Lorna Mackaughters of Martin Smith had their tonsils removed at Central City last week and recover at their grandparents Adam Deuker’s home.
Local residents gathered for visits and social events in Stromsburg and surrounding areas. Guests included Mr and Mrs Benson of Hordville and families from Lincoln and Gresham. stock movements to Omaha markets. births and a hospital stay. New Year visits in Exeter and Bradshaw. church group meetings and high school basketball plans against Hordville. residents moving to Clarks and Columbus area.
The Polk County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday January 14 at the Legion Hall Osceola. The morning session starts at 10 AM with a basket lunch for attendees. Outside speakers discuss 1936 outlook for armeniture and federal farm programs. extension plans for Polk County to be announced.
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