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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
1
For three weeks farmers can exchange hens for newspaper subscriptions. Two months of subscription per pound of hen. Hens may be left at local poultry dealers who issue receipts. Offer good for old and new subscribers. Cash basis paper extends all subscriptions in advance. Heavier hens yield more months.
Roy L. Cruise reports heavy grasshopper infestations in the north part of Polk County with widespread swarms elsewhere. The mixing plant in Osceola will be open Monday Wednesday and Friday to provide bait at 10 cents per 80 pound sack, with farmers supplying their own Sacks and three mechanical spreaders available via the Extension Office or Dilton Berck.
The Junior Fair Association met in Osceola with delegates from 41 4-H clubs eligible to vote. Paul Valeren and Mary Allée Ekstrom were elected to the Board of Directors representing Osceola and Platte Precincts. Mary Ann Staroscik reported on the year’s activities and the board listed its officers. The premium list was revised and Ray Cruise said premium books will be sent to 4-H members within days.
Defective wiring caused a disastrous blaze that destroyed Henry Cramer’s farmhouse south of Polk on Saturday afternoon. Cleo Cramer spotted the fire, Polk firefighters failed to extinguish it, and most belongings were lost though some items were moved out. The new fire truck proved ineffective due to inexperience, though all available firemen did their best.
Polk County officials announce the annual fair will run August 11 through 15. Secretary Louis Hastert highlights entertainment featuring The Spies Sisters and other circus and vaudeville acts. Agricultural exhibits promise parity with prior years.
Polk county reports a safe Fourth of July with no deaths or injuries and no celebrations in town. A countywide ban on fireworks kept the day unusually quiet across the area.
Pvt Rolland G H Stromberg writes from Paraiso Panama in June 1941 about arriving after an eleven day trip from Camp Roberts California. He notes hot weather and daily rains nearly eight months a year and mentions snakes lizards and a quarantine period. He reports good Army rations and asks about home harvests and crops while promising to mail this air letter despite its fifteen cent cost.
The Band directed by Laurence James draws crowds at Polk every Wednesday. Next week features baritone Dorothy Whitacre with Adelaide Lindburg on piano performing Beautiful Colorado. Pat McNaughton, former Nebraska Band assistant director, now Yorkwich School instructor, drums on parade.
Mrs Clifford Kelley and baby stay with her parents in Hordville while her husband works in Karens harvest. Omaha visitors include Mrs Roy Benson and Morris Johnson with dinner guest Mrs Selma Benson. Wahoo guests visit Albert Johnson family. G I Seaquist hosts Fourth of July weekend guests including Extrand family from Omaha. Art Erickson and Evangeline depart for Racine Wisconsin after week here. Local church to lead Union Park services next Sunday night. Mrs Hult of Stromsburg cares for daughter Mrs Richard Anderson after a stroke. Dorothy Kisler visits Donald Worth in Osceola.
A roundup lists families visiting relatives and hosting gatherings on the Fourth. Dr J B Williams and others celebrate in Columbus, Beatrice, Hastings, and surrounding areas at homes, parks, and riverside spots with numerous couples and children in attendance.
The Polk County area says there is no labor shortage for harvest work. State officials note migrant harvest hands are about half as numerous as last year, but employment agencies report no shortage. Youths deferred from selective service helped. The first new Polk wheat sample weighed 59 pounds and yielded about 36 bushels per acre from the Lloyd Adelson farm.
Osceola, Shelby and Polk lodges held a joint installation at Osceola Monday evening. J A Albin D D G M installed the Polk Lodge officers including Hill Noble Grand Newton Vice Grand Smith Warden Otte Conductor Stouffer J G J Myers L S NG Dahlin RSVG Slussr L S V G and Dahlin Chaplain Will A Sapp Grand Secretary. Nebraska O O Grand Secretary spoke on Odd Fellowship and the 100 year home at York.
Osceola residents hosted and visited relatives from Lincoln Polk and Denver with gatherings at the Smith Scholz Bryant and Buchholz homes. Several travelers including Mrs Garret Mentink returned to Omaha for hospital care while others headed to Nebraska and California after short visits.
Walter W. Berck announces the Polk County Farm Security Administration council and committee members approved by the U S Department of Agriculture. Names include Dwight D Newcomer George H Bond Herbert O Flodman Edwin A Hedlund Frank A Bard Herman A Jones Milton A Mills Kenneth A Cornish Ray L Cruise Reuben Anderson Stromsburg and others with addresses. Some members serve on multiple FSA groups.
County Judge Bengtson ordered $160 found in the Eberhard truck divided equally among Tobe Catlett Eberhard and A W Hill after deducting about $25 in costs. Five claimants including Pfost estates challenged the money, but the court found no clear ownership. The cash was found in a dresser tied to a December 1940 furniture purchase at the Lottie Pfost sale.
A Thursday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs. Paul Stevens celebrated new bride Mrs. Arlo Stevens. About thirty guests played games, admired pink and white decor, and read gifts revealed by balloons. Hosts, including Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Irvin Anderson, served a two course lunch while guests received pink and white umbrella favors.
About 20 relatives gathered for Mrs. Joe Lindblade’s birthday anniversary. Osceola parents Mr. and Mrs. Myron Johnson welcomed a baby boy named Lyndon Myron born July 2. Helen Peterson Gustafson was honored at a Henry Petrson shower with about 30 relatives present. The Calf and Forestry Club met at Clarence Larson’s. A slip of visits included the Carlson families, the Fredricksons, and a trip to Smiley’s Water Gardens at Beaver Crossing.
The Older Peoples reunion and picnic at the City park on July Fourth drew about 60 old couples. Sponsored by the Polk Commercial Club with Albert Sundberg as master of ceremonies, the event featured reminiscences, Polk band numbers, and ice cream. Oldest attendee Mrs. John Nordstrom won a prize. The day was ideal. many called it a potential annual affair.
Dow Arborville way hosts Mr and Mrs Russell Keehlier and Billy from Frankfort Indiana and Mr and Mrs Everette Tracy and family from Angus Neb. Thais Belle Lackey of Fremont stayed with her parents Es ter and Mrs Lackey. Faithful Workers Club picnic at Polk Park drew about forty. Guests distant included Lenard Renquist family Racine Wis and Ed Small Clarks. Betty Lou born to Mrs Reuben Ott. Numerous visits and social gatherings across York, Seward, Shelby and Chambers with extended family and friends.
Bryan Anderson of Laramie Wyoming visited Saturday in the home of his sister Mrs Virgil Kiser. Polk County Natl Farm Loan Assn advertises security in a home of your own and a brighter future with a small down payment amid favorable conditions.
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