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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
2
Victor Anderson Funeral Service in Stromsburg offers dependable service at reasonable prices guided by the Golden Rule. Mr. Anderson has built a strong reputation for dignified funerals and helpful arrangements, with additional offerings in furniture.
The Stromsburg Bank, founded in 1881 and often called The Friendly Bank, continues to stress character and integrity. Under capable management it invites accounts from business people, farmers, and workers, promising safe savings and dependable service for personal and commercial needs.
The Ericson Cash Hardware in Stromsburg offers two complete lines of household and hardware equipment. They feature Philco refrigerators Youngstown kitchens Martag washers Joe paints metal tools garden equipment glassware and a full line of electrical plumbing and heating supplies. Friendly, courteous service invites customers to visit and consult on their hardware needs.
The Sward Chevrolet Co. of Stromsburg promotes Chevrolet autos and the new 1963 Chevrolet Truck highlighting economy and comfort. They offer used cars, repair service, and act as Frigidaire appliance dealer, urging readers to visit before buying.
H Christensen Drug Store in Stromeburg offers complete stock of popular and standard drugs with a registered pharmacist on duty to fill prescriptions exactly as ordered. Their motto is Quick Service and rural orders can be sent by the rootman to arrive in a mailbox the next day.
The X and G Bowling Lanes in Stromsburg offers a popular indoor sport with open practice on Saturdays and Sundays. It promises good clean recreation for families and welcomes new players of all ages with refreshments available.
June Skaden Shirley Stevens and Marilyn Bahn visited St Francia Hospital in Grand Island for an open house last week. They toured the facility and viewed movies. Mr and Mrs Oscar Person hosted Friday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist Mrs Ernie Gleim Mr and Mrs Elmer Gleim and Ted.
The Gamble Store located in Stromsburg provides a full hardware line and dependable merchandise. It advertises appliances auto supplies paints and hardware while inviting customers to compare prices and visit for hard to get items. The store claims to be a local headquarters for farmers and townsfolk with courteous employers.
Van Bush returned from Oakland California to visit his daughter Mrs Ross Goethe and family. Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson hosted supper Friday evening. Mrs Olga Gravis Central City, Mrs Flora Ostberg, Mrs Hannah Lindahl, Mr and Mrs Ilof Ostberg attended. January Baptist Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs Martin Jones featured a 2 person trio, with refreshments served by Mrs O F Alfred, Henry Horstman, Henry Sandell and P W Aker. Exaoma Johnson of Valparaiso visiting sister Mrs Henry Sandell and relatives.
City Cafe owned and managed by Mrs Clyde Austin attracts patrons from Stromsburg and surrounding trade area. It offers breakfasts dinners suppers short orders home baking fried chicken and lunches to go with economical, time saving dining and friendly service. Mrs Austin invites all to dine regularly.
In Stromsburg the veterinarian Dr Strong is noted for skill and integrity. Residents are urged to call 2551 for prompt service on farm animals and pets. He has years of experience treating common disorders and is highly recommended by local merchants and farmers.
Stromsburg dealer Jim Branting & Son Implement Co markets John Deere tractors and implements. The ad notes improved tractor riding qualities and easy handling, urging locals to visit before purchasing and highlighting the service department for repairs or rebuilding.
The Happy Hour Club met at the Lowell Bills home with nine members and two visitors. They voted to donate to the community resuscitator fund. Huse Anderson led entertainment with Bingo. Next meeting set for Max Jones home. Scores of Polk Snooker Than Clarks 37h-Polk 277.
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