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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

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Polk Soldier Weds in Derby England

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Warnick of Polk announce the marriage of their son T-4 Leonard Warnick to Miss Hilda Brown of Derby England. The couple wed June 20 at St Marys church Derby and enjoyed a brief honeymoon in London. Leonard plans to return to the United States within a year after his army service.

Polk England Bert Warnick T-4 Leonard Warnick Hilda Brown Derby St. Mary’s London Leonard States

Many Ladies Attend July WSCS Meeting

Over 65 members attended the regular WSCS meeting at the Methodist Church parlors on a Thursday afternoon. The program featured hobby displays led by Mrs. Raymond Kepner, Mrs. Roy Erickson, and Mrs. Charles Dahlgren, including button and knife collections, stamps, antiques, and more.

WSCS Raymond Kepner Osceola Roy Erickson Stromsburg Charles Dahlgren Polk Frank Davis Galt and Pepper Kenneth Navy Floyd Miller Forrest Anderson Lloyd Hahn Vance Sundberg Rockford Inl W. J. Kroger L. Kroger

Infant Care Guidelines For Preventing Summer Illnesses

The Polk County Medical Society warns that milk, heat, dirt, and flies foster infant intestinal disease in summer. Unboiled water and germ exposure cause infant diarrhea. regular contact with a family doctor and a strict daily routine help keep babies well. Ensure minimal clothing, proper sleep, fresh air, no drafts, daily tepid baths, fly protection, screened homes, eye protection, and seek medical advice if illness appears. Obtain a copy of Infant Care from the State Department of Health.

Polk County Medical Society Nebraska State Department of Health

Lincoln man visits Sundbergs over weekend

Robert Rodewald of Lincoln spent the weekend with Miss Donna Lee Sundberg in the Oscar Sundberg home.

Robert Rodewald Lincoln Donna Lee Sundberg Oscar Sundberg

Service News From The Front and Home Front

Pvt Gene Glasser reports Manila Harbor natives smoke early, six or seven, while Cpl Dwight Myers returns home on furlough after overseas duty. Dwain L Williams wounded on Okinawa June 20 and recuperating in a Mariannas naval hospital with the 6th Marine Division. Cpl Lester O Widge in Germany sends word after a year with the 2nd armored division awaiting return.

Ira Glasser Pvt Gene Glasser Manila Harbor Harold Nelson Navy Department Dwain L. Williams Okinawa Mariannas Naval Hospital Dwain 6Th Marine Division Cpl Lester O Widge Germany 2Nd Armored

Swedish Visitors Return Home After Osceola Trip

Mrs Axel Bodine and family departed Wichita Kansas after a three week stay with Mr and Mrs Grant Willits and relatives. High Prairie Woman's Club members and families had a picnic at Osceola park Sunday. Mrs Bodine and family Mrs Johnson of Clarks and Mrs Willits and daughter visited Grand Island on Thursday.

Axel Bodine Grant Willits Wichita Kansas High Prairie Woman’s Club Osceola Park Carrie Johnson Clarks Grand Island

Osceola Notes on Local Servicemen Return and Training

Lt. Comm. R. B. Lytle returns from the South Pacific to spend leave with his wife and children in Osceola. Donald J. Farris, 22, of Osceola lineage now in Columbus, completes a 13 week navigator wings course at Hondo Texas. Pvt. Billy Norton, stationed at Scottsbluff, spends the 4th with his family while taking a teletype course. Mrs. Parker Campbell visits Osceola friends over the weekend.

Osceola R. B. Lytle South Pacific Polk Donald J. Farris B. Farris Columbus Hoe Hondo Texas Billy Norton W. W. Norton Jimmy Bill Scotts Meldill Parker Campbell

4 H members enroll in War Activity projects

County Extension news lists new 4 H members Sherralee Hill Sondra Hill Polk and Dale Anderson Stromsburg Marjorie Brazee Osceola joining clothing Janet NeBates Sunny Side 4 H club Shelby and Bryans Busy Bees at John Mickey home. Six girls plan to attend camp. The weed and seed projects highlight Pawnee Wheat trials and chemical weed control with Weedone and demonstrations planned for the County Fair.

County Extension News Sherralee Hill Sondra Hill Polk Dale Anderson Stromsburg Marjorie Brazee Osceola Sunny Side Shelby Janet NeBates Bryans John Mickey Bryan Mickey Dwight Newcomer Lindo Kinzli Roy Ericson Court House Polk County Weedone 4-H

Local Social Roundup in Rockford and nearby towns

A sprawling list highlights Miss Arlene Anderson of Rockford and Miss Loneta Anderson of Lincoln among numerous Friday and Sunday visits. The notes mention dinners, lunches, picnics, and gatherings with families including the Widga, Adelson, Shostrom, Nielsen, McClure, Green, and Forss households, plus many other local residents in Clarks, York, Davenport, Hebron, and Davenport. Several drivers of town life also appear. Raymond Dittmer, Mervin Samuels, and Elba Hanquist host and attend events across multiple Nebraska communities.

Arlene Anderson Rockford Ill Loneta Anderson Lincoln Clem Meerkatz Clara Anderson Richard Widga Jack Rice Erie Kansas J. C. McClure Walter Nelson Ed Kisler Richard Sealey Will Green Emil Pearson Mesdames Fitz Bender Clarks Leslie Adelson Willard Adelson Hjalmar Shostrom Minnie Nicholson Grand Island Don Springer Mervin Samuels Ludwig Widga Jim Snyder York Calmar Daniiels Silver Creek Floyd Morris Chapman Walter Widga Chas. Widga Raymond Dittmer Henry Sandell Ebba Hanquist Henry Horstman Vance Sundberg Illinois Floyd Miller Mabel Stevens John Johnson Swede Adolph Forss Jennie Cowells Washington A. Bates Davenport Hebron Carleton Nebraska Daniel Graves Don Sprager Aurora Mabel Benjamin Bert Warnick Alice Nelson Pearl Brown Mesdames James Green Forest Anderson Irvin Anderson David Sundberg

Bailed Out Farmers 1932 33 Land Bank Credit Plan

Farmers faced hard times and sought relief as the Federal Land Bank aided thousands with loans described as safe and low interest. The notice promotes a 3414 year loan term with full optional payments and directs to W J Stead secretary treasurer of the Polk County National Farm Loan Association in Osceola Nebraska.

Federal Land Bank Land Bank W. J. Stead Polk County National Farm Loan Association Osceola Nebraska

Social visits fill weekend across Elgin and Stromsburg

A string of gatherings spans Elgin Stromsburg and surrounding towns as families host dinners and coffee parties. Notables include the Ziegelbein, Hahn, Nelson, Nordstedt and Seymour households with visitors from Lincoln Denver Portland and Omaha.

Swift Revenge for Killing Dog in East Polk

In east Polk on Friday evening the terrier owned by Bud and Donnie Cramer was run down by A. E. Swanson, the second Cramer dog killed by him in recent years. The Cramers sought retribution and Swanson’s dog later visited their yard and was shot by the Village Marshall under orders of Mr. Cramer. The boys mourn the loss of their pet.

East Polk Bud Donnie Cramer Cliff Cramer A. E. Swanson Cramers Mr. Swanson Cramer Yard Cramer

ARBORVILLE NEWS FAMILY GUESTS DURING JULY WEEKEND

Lieutenant Commander Robert B Lytle arrived from the South Pacific for leave with his wife and family. Local residents hosted guests at several dinners and visits including Mrs. Robert Stevens of Lincoln, Mrs. Lee Morris in PA, and other relatives in Stromsburg Deshler Central City Benedict York and Benedict. A newborn son Edward Theodore Otte was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Frank Otte of San Diego.

Robert B Lytle South Pacific Harold Bedient Fred W. Bedient Robert Stevens Lincoln Willard Lindburg Ralph Fisher R. D. Stouffer Stromsburg Ray Werner Deshler Rodger Lee Morris D. C. Morris Wurtz Polk Charles Nomuest Wm. Dayton York Orman Jeffery Benedict Charles Lytle W. J. Fisher Mrs. Sample Palmer Grand Island Hospital E. D. Schne Ae Great Lakes Tl. Arriv John Bills Ester Lackey Russel Bush Leslie Tyler Central City Dan McSwan Indio California John Woehner Mervin Shenk Leand Bowers Gladys Berniece Reading Maurice Flick Aurora Frank Otte San Diego Edward Theodore John Wessel T. D. Otte Ted Otte Park

In Memoriam for Mary Nelson in Polk Community

Orrin F. Alfred laments Mary Nelson's death and praises her life as a selfless beacon in Polk. He imagines a joyful afterlife community and hopes to join her by living with compassion and faith.

Mary Polk

Lincoln Journal Order Request

Publication inquiry requesting subscription or order details for the Lincoln Journal in connection with the Omaha World-Herald. No further specifics provided in readable text.

Lincoln Journal THE Omaha World-Herald

Tornado Leaves Seven Dead and Major Damage in Butler County

A tornado struck the western edge of Butler County near Shelby last Wednesday, killing seven people including Mrs. James Henderson and her children, Dedia Altshouse, a David City beauty operator, and the Uphoff and Shunk families. Twelve injured were treated in Columbus hospitals. Lincoln air base soldiers aided cleanup as property losses topped half a million dollars. South of Rising City Surprise suffered further destruction with several stores and homes wrecked. No damage reported in Polk County.

Butler County Shelby James Henderson Jimmie Dorothy Dedia Altshouse David City Henderson Nina Lou Donna Marie Lois Richard Uphoff Sandra Shunk Lester Shunk Rising City Columbus Lincoln Air Base Surprise Polk County

Community Social Notes From Stromsburg

Miss Elvera Anderson left Monday to return to Portland Oregon after a week's visit with relatives here. A Noreen returned from Duluth Minnesota last week where he attended the Baptist Church General Conference as a delegate from the local Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Sherwood and daughters and Pfc Ralph Bowers were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wyatt at Polk. Claus H Anderson funeral Was attended by local families at Osceola Friday. Various residents hosted dinners and gatherings including the Johnsons, the Andersons, the Fredricksons and the Hunsaker, Bailey and Lind families. Chas Olson and daughter Mildred will return to Stromsburg from Racine Wisconsin.

Edgar Ziegelbein Elgin Harvey Hahn Frank Adelson Marvin Fredrickson Earl Johnson Stromsburg Howard Nelson Portland Ore Cecil Newton Joe McClure Alice Nelson Junior Lindburg T. A. Stevens Lloyd Nordstedt Lincoln E . Hahn Minnie Smith Marie Alvin Smith Alton Driewer Hampton Ralph Doremus Augusta Georgia A. C. Bates Harl Stevens Lloyd Stromberg Ramona Sealey Richard Cramer Laramie M. E. Bittner Denver H. W. Herbes Donald Hahn Minneapolis Minnesota Jack Rice Erie Kansas Martha Westfall Inlaw Dana Westfall Nebraska City Butch Chevrolet Rolland Gray Hving Bradshaw Albert Sundberg Ford Shenk Clarks Sam Wall H. G. Brauer Leo Wurtz Nellie Peterson Gloria Peterson C 8. Jones O'Neil Darlene Light Stromsburg Hospital Pete Stenbeck Omaha Ivan Cramer Minn C. O. Erickson Hordville C. EB. Jones Ben Peterson Enoch Peterson C. A. Morgan Lincoln Hospital Arlo Stevens Harold Nelson Kay Red Cloud J. W. Hahn Edgar Zierelbein Elgin, Ill M G Lindburg Lloyd Hahn Carl Steelquist Claus Lindahl Alitha Nelson California Henry Seymour Benedict Littleton Seymour Hennie Seymour W. R. Donelson H. FB. Haverland Claus H. Anderson Osceola Eli Johnson Rodney Anderson Rockford Myron G. Johnson Wallace Fredrickson Lowell Bennett Gordon Fredrickson Lloyd Fredrickson Hilma Toline Herman Fredrickson Ella Shugren Alex Swanson George Schermer Richard Sharlotte Chas. Eckblade Ruth Casper Axtell Mable Nancy Ekeley Christine Lind Chas. Olson Mildred Clyde Bouwens Racine Wisconsin

Subsidy payments to beef cattle sellers begin July 20

The AAA Office will start accepting subsidy applications for beef cattle around July 20. Payments are 50 cents per hundredweight for good and choice cattle weighing 800 pounds or more and selling for at least 13.85 dollars based on the Omaha market. Applicants must present original sales receipts and, if cattle were not raised by the applicant, provide purchase date and seller details.

AAA Omaha

40 Acres Polk County Property Near Osceola

Four miles west of Osceola on paved Highway 92. Very well improved with REA service. Priced to sell at 6000 dollars. Contact M. A. Larson "The Land Man" Central City Nebraska. Phone 65.

Polk County Osceola Larson Central City Neb

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