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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

8

For Sale and Auction Notice With Vending Machine Postings

Listing advertises a two piece living room suite in swine color with wood trim and spring construction, in good condition, with phone 3811. Also notes a general auction on Monday January 25 at 7:00 p.m. by Dale Auction Co in York Nebraska for furniture appliances and more. Includes a job ad for vending machine service offering $600 capital and $400 monthly net, write Box 2617 Hyland Station, Minneapolis MN.

Dale Auction CO York Nebraska Hyland Station Minneapolis Minn

Polk High students attend Albion music clinic

Sondra Hill reports 35 Polk High students joined peers from other schools at Albion for a weekend music clinic led by Don Craig, former conductor with the Fred Waring Radio Glee Club and notable CBS NBC performer.

Sondra Hill Polk High Albion Don Craig Fred Waring

Polk residents rally for war bonds at school auditorium

Polk and vicinity subscribed over $18 675 in war bonds at a bond rally held in the school auditorium. Benedict defeated Polk 19 to 12 in a basketball game. The Foster Scott family of High Prairie moved into a Polk residence. Dave Ekdahl was named the new assistant chief of the Fire Department.

Polk and Vicinity Benedict Polk Foster Scott High Prairie Dave Ekdahl

Baptists Plan to Install Bell From Rear Entrance

Twenty years ago the Baptist Church planned to install a bell that had been left at the rear entrance for years. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kingsporn were named in the notice.

the Baptist Church Ernest Kingsporn

Baby Born To Proud Parents In Early January

The notice mentions a baby born January 19 to proud parents. It lists low grocery prices including coffee at 19 cents per pound, ten pounds of sugar for 65 cents, and cans of peas corn or tomatoes at 9 cents. Market prices show corn at 38 4c, wheat 71c, eggs 15c, and hogs at 3.00.

McGaffin Seeks Democratic Nebraska Secretary Post

Thirty years ago W H McGaffin filed for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska Secretary of State. Henry B Johnson announced a public sale while a 1924 model T Ford priced at 295 dollars. The Ladies Aid Society of Hordville hosted a surprise 35th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Claus Peterson. Frank Adelson installed a new lighting system on his farm.

W. H. McGaffin Nebraska Ladies Aid Society of Hordville Claus Peterson Henry B. Johnson Frank Adelson

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Arthur C. Anderson Family

The Anderson family expresses sincere appreciation for flowers memorials gifts and acts of kindness after the bereavement. Mrs Arthur C Anderson and Mr and Mrs Eldon Anderson with Ronnie and Vaughn thank all who remembered them.

Arthur C. Anderson Eldon Anderson Ronnie and Vaughn

Hospital thanks for kind remembrances noted

A patient in a hospital expresses gratitude for the thoughtful remembrances that helped pass the time and eased their stay. The message credits friends and supporters for comfort during illness.

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