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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
National thrift week is urged by Secretary Alexander to lower prices and boost production. Town notes include visitors, farm changes, marriages, illnesses, and local events such as a Viking theatre dance and a Polk county organ recital.
J M Mayhew of Lincoln gave the opening recital on the Mole ler organ at the Baptist church. Seating was at a premium as attendees from across the country gathered. The male quartet from Stromsburg performed two numbers and the offering neared $100, donated through Mayhew's generosity.
The Monson Co of Osceola elected officers for 1920 including President and Manager J E Anderson Vice President H T Frazier Treasurer O E Alfred Secretary I T M Samuelson and Directors elect T Anderson O Fe Samuelson W A Lindberg H V Frazier A Johnson C H Lindburg Meesre Anderson and Alfred have purchased the controlling interest from Az O Monson Co. Osceola but Mr G A Olson will retain a few shares The meeting included a stockholder dinner at Hokon gon game evening.
A mixed rundown of residents traveling to Denver and Gothenburg visits to relatives, returns from Omaha and Julesburg, and local business updates. Mentions include Miss Rae Merriman resuming studies in Lincoln, J A Theiss arriving from Julesburg on business, Sophia Hokenson improving at home, and Mrs Roy Branting visiting Olof Ostlund relatives.
The society was entertained at the Charles Graves home last Saturday afternoon with Misses Margaret and Mildred as hostesses. The study hour focused on the Chinese story book. Twelve members were present and delicious refreshments were served at the close.
An itinerant preacher announced a mission and asked listeners to read the 17th chapter of St. Mark before the talk. He called for a show of hands and warned that many present might be liars, challenging their readiness to discuss the passage.
A quarterly meeting will be held at the Free Methodist Church starting January 23 and continuing Sunday. Rev A C Archer of Central City will take charge of the services. Ez E Smith, Pastor, invites all to come out and hear him.
A few white Leghorn cockerels for sale. Call 1622.
Mrs J Er Pelton recalls a arid two and children visiting relatives at Stroms burg over Sunday. The Barrington Pure Food Grocery ad and a curious tale of Jones and a horse emerge amid local chatter. Electrician EeGraff resigns after two or three years to accept Polk city position with a substantial raise.
The next regular teachers examination will be held in the county court room on Saturday January 24. Amelia Rasmussen, county superintendent, notes the schedule remains the same as in the November examinations.
A reflective note from Aurora Sun on appreciating fathers beyond support roles. It urges including fathers in everyday moments and small surprises, noting silent appreciation can feel like a burden. It highlights masculine reserve and the depth of fatherly care often overlooked.
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