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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1946

Page

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Steelquist Crites wedding at Fridhem Lutheran Church

Miss Phyllis Naomi Steelquist and John Lee Crites wed at Fridhem Lutheran Church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Edward T. Chindwall before about 300 guests. The couple will reside in Moscow Idaho after a honeymoon at Troutdale Lodge Colorado Springs. Crites is an Idaho student veteran of the Pacific theater.

Helen Nelson Wausa Sibelius Malotte Eunice Olson Wahoo Helen Thurston Omaha Rugene Larson Grand Island Jeanette Anderson Caldwell Idaho Billy McNaught Jeanette Billy Phyllis Anne Anderson James Eakins Cincinnati Ohio Floyd Bodine Maurice Lindburg, Jr Lloyd Kroger Niel McNaught O. L. Anderson Pastor Chindwall Mr. Stuermer Ruth Kroger Sylvia Blomquist Swellie Johnson Troutdale-in-thef Pines Colorado Springs Moscow Crites University of Idaho Pacific Polk High Luther College Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing Augustana College Rock Island Mesdames Myra Johnson Cora Baker Harry Ort Kenneth Kerr

Local Residents Named in Social Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Stuermer and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Martin of Lincoln, O. E. Olson, Mrs Minnie Olson, Vernon and Eunice of Wahoo, Miss Helen Thurston of Omaha, Misses Irma Nelson and Helen Neilson of Wausa, Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Peterson and Mr and Mrs Bud Schnasse of Osceola, Judge and Mrs. I. M Bengtson of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Branting of Grand Island.

Karl Stuermer R. J. Martin Lincoln O. E. Olson Minnie Olson Vernon Eunice Wahoo Helen Thurston Omaha Irma Nelson Helen Neilson Wausa C. R. Peterson Bud Schnasse Osceola I. M Bengtson Aurora Homer Branting Grand Island

Town Receives Spring Dispatches Of Visiting Kin

Mrs J L Olson and Edna took Miss Margaret Olson to Lincoln and she left for Chicago after two weeks with her parents. Clara Anderson arrived from St Cloud to stay with her parents. O V Eschliman visited Clifford and family in Grand Island. Wesley Hultquist arrived from Oregon to visit Arthur Hultquist. Besse Allen of the Red Cross visited Polk County. Harland Fusby returned to the First National Bank after a two week vacation. The Holmbergs and Ericksons plan a vacation in Minneapolis and Deer Lake. Ted Britain and two children from Sunnyside stopped in Stromsburg en route to Kansas. they will return for a longer stay.

Stromsburg J. L. Olson Edna Margaret Olson Lincoln Chicago Iinois Anna Webber Clara Anderson St Cloud Minnesota Victor Anderson O V Eschliman Clifford Grand Island Wesley Hultquist Oregon Arthur Hultquist Besse Allen American Red Cross St Louis Polk County Harland Fusby First National Bank W G Holmberg Ruth Lloyd Erickson Minneapolis Deer Lake Wisconsin Ted Britain Sunnyside Washington Kansas Ben Berger Francis Makovica Ulysses Jerold Ruzicka Paul Gustafson Doyle Gustafson Dale Lindburg Cheyenne Wyoming Colorado Ray Werner Hampton Henry Mundt Dorothy Herbert Mundt Amel Wilghison Dorothy Mundt Herman Nibbees Nibbees Central City Hospital Ray Ruge Central City Norma Newtop Ray Warner Donald Rasmussen Omaha Warren Fightmaster York Ella Shenk North Platte Emma Slater Mary Larson Verna Stark H. A. Bick Bradshaw C.H. Brumpbach W. Couch Warren Couch Gus Chindgren Lillie Petrus Nelson Swede Josephine Swanson James Green Will Green Clarence Nelson Ruth Chandler Norfolk Earl Rasmussen Miss Chandler Lester Rehrs Chas, Carlson John Adams Hastings Frank Fossberg Carl Smith Aug Nelson Hennie Seymour Carl Detloff AE. Swanson DeLoss Buchholz Osceola Lloyd Stromberg Charles Dahlgren Oscar Stromberg Rolland Cental City Nettie Jones Josephine Lindburg Gee Calhoon San Diego Albert Sundberg Phyllis Steelquist John Crites Hordville Gae Calhoon Frank Davis Henry Sandell Amagust Nelson John Adelson Dan Chamberlain Geo. Wurtz Doyle Hazel Perry Mae Lindgren George Wurtz Loren Calhoon Benedict Arsenio Lewis Winni

V F W Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Invites Stromsburg Members

All ladies invited to Swanson's Hall Stromsburg July 28 for V F W meeting to organize a Ladies Auxiliary for Post 4998. Sessions run 10 00 to 11 30 am and 1 30 to 3 30 pm. Eligibility includes ages 16 plus with husband brother or son who served overseas.

V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Swanson's Hall Stromsburg

Veterans of Foreign Wars District Meetings Notice

Veterans of Foreign Wars invites eligible veterans to join and attend district meetings at Swanson's Hall Stromsburg on July 28 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Douglas B. Stever, Quartermaster Post 4998, urges membership as profitable and appreciated.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Swanson Stromsburg Douglas B. Stever Quartermaster Post

Bolton Couples Enjoy Picnic at Pawnee Park

Mr and Mrs H W Bolton of Benedict and Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton shared a Sunday picnic at Pawnee Park, spending the daytime outdoors with family and friends.

H W Bolton Benedict Frank Bolton Pawnee Park

County Extension News Highlights 4-H Club Plans and Projects

The July Heine Ihnen 4-H Club meeting at Vic Sterup's home reports 100 percent attendance and plans to exhibit fully at the County Fair. Entries include two Purebred litters, four market classes, Holstein and Brown Swiss heifers, a test tube calf product, and fat Angus cattle. Members listed include Tom Sterup Merle Ihnen Dick Stemm Jim Sterup Billie Ihnen Robert Logan Donald Sterup Jim From and Tom Brigham. Other notes cover alfalfa seed production guidance from E. C. 168, club towels and comfort protectors, and the Merry Makers 4-H Club egg preparation and sewing machine discussion with committee appointments.

County Extension Heine Ihnen Vic Sterup Polk County Glen Kresha Tom Brigham Tom Sterup Merle Ihnen Dick Stemm Jim Sterup Billie Ihnen Robert Logan Donald Sterup Jim From

Fall farm planning and conservation practices urged

Farmers are urged to thresh and plow for fall seedings and plan grassed waterways terraces and cleanups. Demonstrations of conservation practices and septic tank water system meetings will be scheduled, with fruit development, remodeling, and alfalfa or bromegrass projects considered as corn prices influence land use. The BUG club met at Mrs LeRoy Rhodes' home Monday forenoon.

BUG Club LeRoy Rhodes

Laura Skinner Hosts Flying Fingers 4 H Club

Laura Skinner hosted a Flying Fingers 4 H Club meeting on Tuesday after a short business session led by president Rugene Lees. The girls judged needle cases pin cushions and hems for wash dresses. It was Laura's birthday anniversary and she received several gifts during lunch.

Laura Skinner Flying Fingers

Controlling Earworms on Roasting Ear Corn

Farmers advised to apply ten to twenty drops of mineral oil at the base of corn silks to prevent earworms. Use an eye dropper or oil can and treat when silks wilt or four to five days after silks appear. Clipping silks and tip of the bush offers some help but is less effective than oil treatment.

Polk County Fair Seeks Livestock Exhibits and Stock

Fair management invites farmers to bring in stock and exhibits for open livestock competition at the Polk County Fair. The notice urges participation to fill stock pens and the agriculture building for the event.

Polk County Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mr and Mrs James Green visit Central City at the Volkman home. J B Myers marks 43rd wedding anniversary with a dinner at Ray Myers home. Vandeline Bush bride to be honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Milton Anderson. Reassignments at Davis Pharmacy lead to Arlene Hahn replacing Bush. Helen Hoffman hosts at Ruth Green home. Green and Hoffman families appear in Osceola and Omaha business and social scenes.

James Green John Volkman Central City J B. Myers Ray Myers Z. F. Myers Florence Myers J. B. Myers Dwight Clarence Myers Betty Sperry Mable Vornburg Stromsburg Hospital Milton Anderson Vandeline Bush Jerold Ruzicka Hostes Miss Bush Calmer Jones Fairbury Nettie Jones Clyde Cantrell Helen Hoffman Wisses Arlene Virginia Green Osceola John Stohs LeRoy Kansas H F Stohs Ruth Green Davis Pharmacy Arlene Hahn Everett Green Omaha Arlene Green Walter Hoffman Albert Peterson Lincoln

Band Concert Program Update

A community club band concert is listed for Wednesday July 31 at 7:30 p m with selections including March Rifle Rangers March Maritza Grenade Military Ball Overture Vocal Solo Gloria Peterson Summer Nights Waltz Off To The Barracks March Religious Fantasie Medley Invarcargi Streamliner and Star Spangled Banner.

Rifle Rangers Gloria Peterson March Streamliner Star Spangled Banner

Shower for Bride-To-Be Vandeline Bush Held at Home

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Vandeline Bush was hosted at the home of Mrs. Milton Anderson with Mrs. Jer ald Ruzicka assisting. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and a two course lunch prepared by the hostesses.

Vandeline Bush Milton Anderson Jerald Ruzicka

Community visitors and travels fill weekend schedule

Local residents hosted guests from several towns including Ulysses Stromsburg York and Hastings. Many families traveled for gatherings weddings and visits while others planned vacations to Cheyenne Colorado North Platte and Omaha.

Osceola Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Visits

Miss Velma Johnson guest of Mrs Arnie F Johnson last Tuesday evening with hostesses Mrs Emil Peterson and Mrs W R Donelson. Guests included Mable Lockhard and Betty Gould from San Francisco, and many items note visits by Pickett grandchildren, aviation event in Omaha, Lake Ericson trips, and a Swanson supper party in Seattle. The B D G Club met to study winter costumes and adjourned.

Velma Johnson Arnie F. Johnson Emil Peterson W. R. Donelson Larry Bruce Pickett Grand Island Omaha Edward Klein San Antonio Texas Sharon Elaine Frank D. Mills Pat ‘Samuelson Kimball Neb John Jarmin Mable Lockhard Betty Gould San Francisco al Chantry Nancy Lake Ericson Charles D. Hastings Aurora Billy Butz Lincoln Vern Hamilton B.D.G. Club Delores Grossnicklaus Dorothy Brigham Jr Mauritz A. Swanson Mauritz Swanson Robert Fred Seattle Washington Herbert Flodman John Carlson George Gehre Nadene Harold Spokane Wash Osceola Rev John Herrmann Dan Bunties Esther Herrmann

Shoes that fit and support for long hours

The article from the Polk County Medical Society advises taking time to choose shoes that fit both feet, trying them on in standing and walking, and considering occasions. It cautions against high narrow heels for long standing work, notes safety and durability features, and recommends two pairs to extend shoe life and prevent foot problems and falls.

The Polk County Medical Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steelquist—Crites Arborville Way Daniel Graves, Jr Daniel Graves Ralph Fisher Martha Fisher Aurora Park W. J Fisher Johnnie Simple Bob Vandergrift Raymond Clinton Bahensky St. Paul Central City Park Elizabeth Robinson Jacksonville Ill P J Jensen Beaver Crossing Clark Stouffer Carl Larson Gust Eckland Martin Hoffman Harry Anderson Thomas Hulme T D Otte C. W. Reckner Claude Lantzer Wayne Lindholm L. F Whittemore WNDU Merry Makers 4-H Club Alice Linquist Gwenda Fae Ramp Mary Lou Sandall Carlyn Strand Jeanelle Kroger POLK Osceola News
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