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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
2
Pastor Wm. Pinkernell and church members express gratitude for a 1963 anonymous Christmas gift, appreciating the donor’s interest in their work at the Evangelical Free Church.
December 26 notes list Bellevue residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Struempler as dinner guests of Don Lindholm while en route from Lexington. New Years Eve oyster supper hosts were Mr and Mrs Lyle Dornburgh with Harold Miller and family. Sunday visitors in Will Blase’s home included Otto Mowitz Wayne Ramsey Barney Richert Emil Wilshusen and Henry Reed. New Years Day dinner guests at Wilbur Crown’s Cen tral City home were Rev Dale Drown Noreen, and families from Tyron Oregon.
The Swede Plain MYF held a Sunday meeting January 5 in the church basement. Dennis Morris and Danny Garner led the program a panel discussion by three girls and three boys on date preferences. A roller skating party and hymn "My Jesus I Love Thee" capped the session with lunch served by Mrs Lavelle and Mrs Ehn.
Gorman Foley pastor leads Sunday services at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM with Sunday School at 11:00 AM. Monthly Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the church.
The notice lists services and activities at Swede Plain Mrs. Russell Fjell parish including Saturday youth classes 9 45 to 11 p m. Sunday worship 9 55 and 11 a m with Sunday School 11 a m Loup Parish MYF Rally at Fairview Central City 2 to 5 p m theme The Moral Responsibility of Safe Driving Trooper Jensen to speak and show film Safety Wednesday choir rehearsal 7 30 p m Thursday choir rehearsal 8 p m Sessions for children up to 6th grade in church basement 10 a m reception of new members and junior choir will sing. Loup Parish MYF Rally at Fairview Church Central City 2 16 p m Wednesday choir rehearsal 8 p m.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. First Wednesday LCW at 2 p.m. Tuesday Confirmation class at 4 p.m. Third Thursday Luther League at 7 30 p.m. Annual Congregation Meeting on January 19 at 7 30 p.m. Featuring Pastor B A Barnell.
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swede Home presents a weekly schedule. Events include Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am for January 12, plus a 1 45 p.m. Confirmation Class trip. An annual congregational meeting is set for January 13 at 8 p.m. Weekday groups Naomi and Miriam meet, and programs with the 70 Club rest homes are planned.
First Baptist Church Polk Nebraska lists activities for January including Ladies Mission Circle at 2 30 p m Victory Hour and CYF at 7 30 p m Special Business Meeting at 8 30 p m on Thursday January 9 Sunday January 12 features Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Christian Education Conventionette at Stroms burg at 2 p m Monday January 13 CYF at Roy Glasser Jr home 7 30 p m Tuesday January 14 King's Couples at 8 p m and Thursday January 16 Victory Hour and CYF Groups at 7 30 p m.
William Pinkernell, pastor, outlines prayer fellowship and choir practice on Thursday at 7 30 pm. Bible instruction class Saturday at 10 am. Family Bible School and worship Sunday at 10 am with theme Abraham friend.
A diary-like letter describes a long railroad crossing wait in Calcutta with a family portrait of a Sunday cart tour. The writer notes a Moslem girl turning away, buys a toy from a village boy, and observes monkeys at lunch. Christmas time is near and the writer hopes for a warm holiday.
Anniversaries mark many years of marriage including Seth Piper and Ronald Sarow with 69th and 25th jubilees. Community notes report Heart Fund Drive leadership by Legion Auxiliary, 80 year old WSCS members honored, Free Church father and son banquet, February choir practice, sales and auctions, new Corner Cafe manager, and 79th birthday cards for Mrs John Smith. A. C. Benjamin dies February 3.
Community notes from Hordville include the Merry Mothers Club setting a January 10 noon family dinner at the town hall. Several local families and guests attend gatherings around church events, birthdays, and New Years celebrations across Polk, Central City, Stromsburg, Leigh, and Hibbing Minnesota.
The notice lists services and weekly activities including morning and evening worship times, plus various church groups. It notes District WMS at Mamre Free Church on Tuesday January 14 and an Annual Business meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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