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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
4
A hometown column lists July 1922 incidents and visits including Edward Larson’s elbow dislocation, Alfreda Ostberg’s trip to North Platte, and several Polk area gatherings. It also covers July 1927 travels and social visits of residents such as Harry Shafer, Mildred McDaniel, and Sundbergs, with trips to Deer Creek Minnesota and Iowa Chicago.
Bob Myers visiting Lincoln with parents Mr and Mrs John Myers. Mr and Mrs George Phillips celebrate the birth of a daughter at York hospital on Thursday July 14. The newborn will be named Carolyn Joy.
A child named Gerald Cohagan broke his jaw and lost teeth when kicked by a pony and was treated at York hospital. Mrs. Lillian Brown visited from Kansas City to Alfred Anderson’s home. J E McDaniel drives a new four cylinder Ford from Sodereren Motor Co. Will Stankel and wife attended Fred Veckert’s funeral near Grand Island. Veckert was his stepfather. Odd Fellows and Rebekah plan a county gathering August 1 in Osceola. Harry O Palmer campaigned for Chief Justice in Polk County. Congress adjournment delayed work, delaying return to home. PA Ten Years Ago July 29 1937 Farmers attend Buckley Park picnic August 5 with speaker Vhaniman. Ghost Moberg Lincoln youth sentenced to ten years for parole violation. Everett Tracy and wife announce birth of Jeanette Evangeline. Elmer Piper welcomes a daughter born July 18. Axel Fredrickson dies at 54 in Grand Island.
Duane Sterner Kenneth Bedien Gwendolyn Eaton and the Rev I Earle Eaton traveled to Wahoo for the Southwestern District Christian Endeavor Rally. Saith Piper and family picnicked at York. C W Beckner visited George Coy at Aurora. Everett Cramer Monty joined Pete Schrader’s guests. Gordon Johnson and Will Cline dined with Foster Ames at Giltner. Ralph Fisher family lunch at Beaver Crossing. Charles Burgess and W L Cook with son visited Hastings and Stouffer home.
Notice of probate filed for the estate of Per A Hanquist Deceased in Polk County Nebraska. A petition seeks probate of the will and testament and appointment of A Isaacson as executor. Hearing set for August 1 1947 at 11 A M. County Judge L. M MPRRICK seals dated July 8 1947 with notices published July 10 17 24.
Edson Wilco and York guests visit Clark Stouffer and Lieyd Vanhausen while Roy Glasser Sr hosts Roy Glasser Jr and families. Frank Merchan and daughter Margaret visit from Denver. Rialto Theatre Stromsburg changes program for July 30 31 to Woman on the Beach starring Ivan Bennett and Charles Bickford. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for hospital visits and funeral fire department aid.
Polk County Nebraska board meets in regular session with all members present. Claims are audited and approved across funds including General, Emergency Relief, and Bridge funds. Salaries, clerical, and supplies listed from Abbots Hardware to Osceola Lumber Co. and Hartford policy approved. Adjournment to July 22 1947.
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