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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
4
The Vacation Church School program at Arborville Congregational Church was presented Friday evening with department exhibits. Forty-two children enrolled and average daily attendance reached about thirty seven, with around ten teachers.
The serving clubs staged a garments demonstration with first year members showing kerchiefs and the advanced group presenting house and sun dresses. Plans were finalized for the annual picnic to be held July 20 at Harrison Park in York with Earl Stevens Art Shultz Jim Riley and Fred W Bedient in charge.
The 1952 Polk School District No. 72 Red Cross drive raised 184 dollars and 75 cents with contributions from the Business section Amer. Leg. Auxiliary Merry Makers 4-H Club and residential district. Local canvassers led by Albert Sundberg were praised for their service.
About ninety Nebraskans gathered June 15 at Black Hawk Park Rockford for their annual picnic. They enjoyed a potluck dinner and socializing with new and old friends. A hot day saw a ball game and contests with prizes. officers changed hands, and a 1953 slate was elected. Rev and Mrs Ang and Joyce of Venezuela attended as guests. Mrs Ang won the attendance prize, a ham.
Mrs Hemmingson, Janice Sundberg, and Mr and Mrs Sundberg along with Lloyd Stromberg Albert Sundberg Henry Sandell Merle Stromberg were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs Rulland Stromberg on Monday evening.
A catalog snippet lists items including a croquet set, a four ball Coaster wagon, a full size steel box Coaster wagon, a large flat wood box, a Perfection electric range for apartments, a Frigidaire refrigerator marked new and large, a 5 piece chrome dinette set with red plastic chairs, and a 3 piece bathroom set with prices shown as 149.00 and 198.75.
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