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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
1
Polk county reports its first fireworks casualty of the year as 11 year old Gene Glasser, son of Mr and Mrs Ira Glasser of Polk, loses a finger and injures two bones in his other hand when a firecracker explodes in his hand.
The Farmers Elevator reports receiving its first load of 1940 barley on Monday. The grain, raised on the Don Lindholm farm, tests about 46 pounds and is of fair quality. Manager Carl Steelquist notes a small but decent harvest and slower maturation with little wheat expected locally. Hohn and Samuels report above average wheat fields north of Polk. Traveling men say corn here looks better than further south.
Polk County residents share in the nation’s peace time military buildup with new taxes aimed at funding the 11th year of red fiscal balance. Gasoline rises by one cent per gallon while cigarette, theater, beer, and liquor taxes add to the cost of living as the country braces against Hitler.
David Earl Bush 59 of Hordville Neb died after two days of illness at the Aurora Nursing Home. Born March 8 1881 in Hamilton County he lived near Hordville most of his life except one year in Saunders County. He married Elizabeth Wilber April 1 1926 at Central City. Survived by wife three brothers John Dwight D of Hordville Arthur D of Chappell a sister in law Mrs P Bush of Fremont a brother in law C W Tolle of Wilsonville Neb and many nieces and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at the John Bush home and Mt Zion United Brethren Church Hordville with Rev R M Bailey officiating. Burial in Mt Zion Cemetery.
Grasshopper poisoning operations have sped up statewide. Mowing and alfalfa cutting push hoppers to field borders and feeds. Keys to success: spread bait in field borders now and only when temperatures are 65 to 85 degrees. Bait available at Osceola mixing plant Tuesdays and Fridays 7 am to 6 pm, 15 cents per 80 pound bag.
Mrs Clifford Johnston will entertain the High Prairie Club at the Schoolhouse Friday July 12. Dorcas will meet Friday evening July 12 with Helen Pierson and others. Mrs Petrus Nelson hosted a group of ladies Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Reuben Chindgren entertained at dinner Friday evening. Luther League picnic at Osceola park Monday. Confirmation Class meets Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Mr and Mrs Clarence Larson and family visited John Lind in Polk. Lorraine Larson returned home after visiting grandparents. Mrs Carl Johnson and Billy spent Thursday with her mother.
The Village of Polk will operate with less tax revenue next year cutting the levy by over two mills from 16.1 last year to 13.5 this year. Operating funds drop from 6100 to 5160, a decrease of 950, while the County Board of Equalization lowers Polk property valuations.
The Jolly Workers 4-H Club met June 26 at leader Mrs. L Lackey home. Secretary Glendora Peterson read the previous minutes. Several songs were sung before adjournment. Goldie Van Osstrand demonstrated candle salad with Betty Smith helping serve lunch due to Marjorie White's absence. A dish washing demonstration followed.
The Four Leaf Clover Club met at Irene and Agnes Augustin's home with all members and five visitors present on June 26. The lesson covered Preparation of Raw Vegetables. A picnic is planned for July 17 with all members meeting at District 13.
Rev. Theodore H. Epp, noted radio evangelist heard on KIMMI Grand Island, will be guest speaker at Union Services in City Park Sunday night. A loud speaking system will be installed and all are invited to attend this interesting service.
Sinclair area Linghair Filling Station reopens this week under the management of Willard Cornell of Brainard. Cornell plans to move his family to the vicinity once suitable living quarters are arranged.
The Friday night dances resume at Midway Ballroom Havens on July 12 with a 20 cent admission. Management aims to hire top orchestras for music. Chris Christensen and daughter Maggie moved from Loup City to Polk and occupy the former Cliff Cramer residence.
The article lists multiple church services across denominations including Methodist Lutheran Free Methodist and Baptist with times for Sunday School Morning Worship and special events. It notes a union service in the city park featuring a known radio evangelist and a baptismal service at the 11 o'clock Sunday morning service.
Local society notes detail birthday anniversaries and visits among Polk residents including Rehrs Reed Snodgrass Johnson Green and nearby towns. News lists guests, meals, and small gatherings, followed by a bank condition report for Citizens State Bank of Polk dated June 29, 1940 with assets liabilities and capital.
The Kook Kuick Klub met at Mrs. Walter Green’s home on Tuesday afternoon June 25. Darlene Johnson was elected president after Dorothy Whitacre resigned. Donna Lee Sundberg served as secretary pro tem as Arlene Wright led the meeting.
The Handy Knotters Club met with Eldon Kuhnel at the Hasselbaloh home on July 1. They decided the club would be represented at the County Demonstration Day on July 26 at the Court House, then studied the lesson, sang songs, and enjoyed refreshments.
Mrs Maurice Flick and Mrs John Wessel hosted visitors from York and Omaha. Miss Dorothy Pickrel and Forrest Benolken of Omaha wed at York Presbyterian with Rev Ramsey. reception in York and plans to live in Omaha. Numerous local families hosted dinners, birthdays, and weekend gatherings across Osceola, Benedict, Fairmont, Central City, and York with relatives from Polk, Pasadena, and Napavine.
Mr and Mrs N S Atbolt visited the An dersons on Sunday. Osceola couple C C Snodgrass called on the Albin Andersons. O F Branting visited the H B Branting home. Paul Bond and daughter from Gresham were guests of the Piersons. The Stromsburg Baptist church class held a croquet tournament at J W Bailey’s. YP W Peterson of Turlock California arrived to attend to business and stay several weeks in Polk County.
The Girls Room Club gathered at Virginia Hasselbalch July 1 with four members present. Demonstration topics were assigned for the next meeting, to be held at Lucille Koehler’s home Monday evening July 15.
Fourth of July in Polk County is expected to be quiet with no town celebrations. Central City plans a small crowd at Riverside Park as the main event.
LeRoy and Clarence Johnson rent the Osceola building once used by Harold Reed and move machinery from Loup City to establish Johnson Bros. Chevrolet Company with Donald Johnson and Ansel Bodine running the Polk operation.
Storz Brewing distributes Gold Crest a premium beer with a new shaped bottle and label. Crafted from imported hops blended with select Oregon hops it is presented as rivaling costly Holland beers despite wartime shortages.
Nebraska 4-H prepares a conservation camp for 200 youths at Chadron State Park in the Pine Ridge from July 16 to 19. Agnes Gabie and Betty Leigh McMeekin of Shelby earned trips, with Charles B. Horn of Minneapolis as featured speaker. Activities include hiking horseback riding swimming and mountain climbing. Enrollment is via the County Extension Office.
Polk County judge's office completed complete indexing and cross indexing of marriage records from 1871 to present. Since 1871 there have been 3891 licenses issued in Polk County with bride and groom indexing. The work began in 1938 as a WPA project in some counties, but Polk County did it with regular staff. The office reports rising inquiries due to social security laws.
Supreme Court voted 4 to 3 to grant Albert A. Hastings of North Platte a new trial on a change of assault against Sam L. Pappas. Baskins was denied a new trial in a 5 to 2 decision. Hastings faced kidnapping and robbery charges, but the court found insufficient evidence on kidnapping.
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