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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
Deborah Dona Kay was born Sunday January 7 at York General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Scheapler. She weighed eight pounds two ounces.
In Polk, New Year’s Eve 1951 begins with the town fire whistle at midnight. Mike Shank rushes from bed to town and asks about the fire, then returns home blushing after forgetting the annual 12 o’clock salute.
Mrs Otto Wilshusen sent to Eugene Stach. Mrs Ed Widga sent to Lester Widga. The notice records transfers of gifts and names involved in a local social announcement.
The President Governor and bishops urge prayer as danger looms. Polk churches plan prayer services at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Methodist Church and Saturday at the Baptist Church inviting all to join in.
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis entertained Thursday evening joined by Mrs Charles A Lytle of Washington DC as courtesy guest. Cards and moving pictures in their recreation room highlighted the western trip from last summer. A two course lunch and visiting followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Widga Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson Mr and Mrs Robert Steenbock Mr and Mrs Donovan Widga and Mr and Mrs Chas Lytle.
Mrs. E W Hahn is recovering slowly from a fall and leg fracture at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Several local families visited relatives in York and Phillips, with multiple gatherings noted. The Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid will serve a dinner at the annual farmers elevator meeting on Wednesday January 17.
Nebraska safety survey shows 1950 traffic deaths: 121 one car, 110 two car, 42 pedestrians, 17 train car collisions, eight bicyclists and sled-riders, eight farm tractors. 181 on highways, 65 on county roads, 60 on city streets. Nationwide toll 35,000 in 1950. The Association cautions safety to improve for 1951.
Twenty six members and two visitors attended the first Men’s Club meeting of 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Rev C W Long led an open discussion with full participation. Officers elected: President Leo Wurtz Vice President Louis Heiden Secretary Ervin Light Treasurer Alvin Smith. Lunch served by Carl Waak and Dick Sagehorn. For sale Jap Hulless hybrid popcorn ten cents per pound Morris Fisher.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Monday January 8 with Mrs Frank Davis presiding and Mrs Ivan Cramer, secretary. Plans were made to sew carpet rags for Veterans Hospitals for therapy and members were asked to donate old rags. The group was entertained by a reading The Old Clothes Cry by Ardis Wilhelms and a solo My Task by Billie Cramer. A lunch was served by hostesses Beulah Widga Frances Widga Edna Sundberg and Clara Anderson.
In Polk two elderly women in wheelchairs, Mrs. John Lind aged 84 and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 60, are highlighted for courage. Lind, born in Sweden, emigrated at age two and remained active through arthritis with crochet and rug braiding before declining. Anderson, largely homebound, quilts and cooks with her husband’s help, attends church, and contributed items to a recent Smorgasbord. Their faith and resilience inspire local readers, earning them praise as “Our Bouquet.”
Sunday social rounds include Clarence Roehrs with Harold Kohtz and families. Don Scheapler welcomes a baby girl born January 8. Lincoln visitor Berdeena Ray stays with John and family Ray. Mundt Budnick Steady groups visit Collett Blase and family Virgil.
The Nebraska State School Boards Association held its 32nd annual convention January 8 and 9 at the Hotel Cornhusker in Lincoln. School board members and administrators attended along with Nebraska Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations representatives, labor, farm groups, architects, rural boards and county superintendents. Everett Green of School District 72 represented Polk. The program included lectures and panel discussions on educational needs and state support.
Dean Myers states the Farmer's Co op Grain Association will hold its annual meeting at Polk High School Auditorium on Wednesday January 17. Dinner is served at 12 o'clock and the business meeting begins at 1. One new director will be elected.
Beginning Monday the Polk Baptist Church launched interior beautification. Rev. Elwood Anderson announced plans including new choir chairs refinished woodwork new carpet flooring refresh painting and other decor improvements to enhance the church interior.
The Village Board extended Christmas cheer with a 20 percent reduction on all light bills for December and a 5 percent cut on quarterly water charges. Residents welcomed the relief, though some still asked for more. Local notices mention residents Enoch Peterson and Marie Fox, along with various social visits to and from Polk and nearby towns.
Farmers and others will not need to file estimated income tax returns on January 15 due to a new law signed by the President, sponsored by Senator Hugh Butler and Representative Carl Curtis. The act abolishes the penalty for late declarations if last year’s estimate would have avoided penalties under prior rates, shifting final returns to March 15 for many taxpayers.
The Farmers Union Swede Plain Local No. 1115 meets at the Odd Fellows Hall in Polk on January 15 at 1 30 pm for officer elections. A farmers film will be shown followed by a social hour and oyster feed. All members and interested persons are invited. Edick A Anderson, President.
The Pork Woman's Club met January 2 at Mrs. Oscar Sundberg's home with 25 members. Plans for a January 26 tea were discussed. a book review and a cancer awareness film were planned. Religious program themes featured local churches, with songs and church histories. Luncheon included New Year favors. Numerous social visits and hospital notes followed, including members visiting relatives in Stromsburg and North Platte, and a U.S. Navy member visiting Madison after Korea.
Benedict defeats Polk 58 to 37 as Benedict dominates rebounds and presses Polk into passing miscues. John and Gaylen Holmes lead Polk with 13 points each but Benedict’s Larkin and Dorsey score 16 and 15 to pull away after halftime. Polk reserves win 22 18 over Benedict seconds.
The Town Hall Club will meet Wednesday evening January 17 at the Hall to elect officers. Guests include Mr and Mrs E J Allison and their son visiting Mrs Lena Green and the Fred W Bedient family. Several local families shared New Year dinners and visits across multiple households.
The 7th and 8th grades completed Christmas projects while the 5th and 6th grades hosted a Christmas program. A basketball game with Genoa is set for January 16 at 3 30. School resumes January 3 with the first semester ending January 12. The annual staff works on the yearbook with local merchants advertising. Younger grades shared a Christmas party with older students and exchanged gifts, and a paper milling film from the Chicago Tribune was shown.
Harold Green and Dale Lindburg help Carlson Bootery rise to third in the Central City league. Carlson Bootery swept McHargues in three games as Lindburg posted a 501 series, one of the league’s top scores. Lindburg and Green bowl Thursday nights at Riteway Bowling Alleys.
Polk offered a Wednesday night scene of snow and fog transforming downtown. A five inch snow layer and decorative lights on the Christmas tree created a card like view while residents noted its beauty. Local residents and visitors gathered for food and visits during New Year week with multiple families hosting dinners and meals.
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