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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
Brig. Gen. Guy N. Henninger warned Class II C farm registrants under 26 they should expect eventual induction as fall and winter schedules loom. Older farmers remain subject to induction if production justifies it, with 1,700 eligible non-farmers aged 18 to 29 in July and 1,600 eligible 18 to 25 on July 1.
St Marys 4 H Sunshine Club gathered at the Rectory with Eugene Lisko hosting. They discussed poultry and home making then played baseball, with lunch by Mrs Lisko. Upcoming meeting at the rectory features Inez Rita Theresa and John Swantek as hosts. Florence Muller’s home hosted a busy club gathering with apron and towel projects and an acrobatic number for county fair. Susies Sewing Circle met with Alice Johnson while Pegsy Throckmorton led kitchen apron talk and button hole practice. The Osceola Park picnic on Aug 3 offers a mothers’ demonstration event.
Mrs Clarence Bolton of Stromsburg spends week at Frank Bolton home. Ramona Larson visits Donna Jean Jones for several days. Art Ekstrom guests of Clarence Larson family Sunday. Cpl Clarence Bolton on thirty day Germany furlough at Frank Bolton home. Guy Melton of Orange California leaves after visiting Grant Willits family. Cpl and Mrs Clarence Bolton attend Buckley Park family picnic in Stromsburg.
Mrs Donald Hahn departs Monday for her home in Minneapolis after a three week stay in the H. H. Hahn home.
Marvin Sagehorn ends a 30 day leave to begin a new assignment in California. V Sergeant Rolland Swanson and family enjoy a 30 day vacation in Arlington and Pecatonica. Sterling Ang and family visit from Camp Blandings Florida. Edgar H. Rhode promoted to Captain and in charge of Fort Worth depot. Bodine, hospital patient in France after 400 mile flight from Germany. unit left for the States and illness delays return.
Pfc Leonard Larson of the 32d Infantry Division received the Purple Heart for wounds on Luzon. He has the Combat Infantryman Badge, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and Philippine Liberation Medal. Larson, a Polk High School student, is recovering in a Philippine Army hospital. his wife Frances Raynor and children Dennis and Janice reside in Clarke. His parents Mr and Mrs Frank N Larson live in Polk.
Freda Eveline Deeds, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Cheatham of Stratton Missouri, married Roy Robert Perkins, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Perkins of Bradshaw, at Columbus Kansas. The ceremony was by Probate Judge David Graves. The bride wore a dark blue crepe dress with white braid. The groom wore U S Army uniform. They were attended by Mrs Howard Gnau den and Pvt James M Stewart. They will reside in Springfield Missouri where Pfc Perkins is stationed.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Housen and son were luncheon guests Friday evening at the Bedient home. Willard Lindburg and son visited Raymond Sundberg, Mrs Russel Bush heads to Monahans Texas to join her husband, Sgt. Bush. L W Stankel of Hampton and Ray Werner visited Grand Island Saturday evening. Mrs Charles Lytle was a business visitor at Lincoln Friday. Mrs W J Fisher returned home after visiting relatives at Raymond Nebraska. Herbert Mundt and daughters were guests at the Fisher home Sunday evening. Norquest children attended a birthday party for Sandra Miller at Hampton Sunday afternoon. Charles Norquest and Paul Wurtz were guests in Polk Sunday. A family gathering occurred at the Merchant home Sunday. Claude Lantzer, Mrs Kenneth Swanson and son, and B E Kemper of Aurora dined with the Reckner family Sunday. Al Merchant of Omaha spent the weekend in the RE and Frank Merchant homes. Chris Wahi of York was a Sunday dinner guest in the Ramsey home.
Misses Mabel and Nancy Ekeley and Quarl Becker left Tuesday for California after weeks with friends and business. Mrs. Ralph Mackerang, cashier at the REA office, resigns to join her husband at Camp Adair. Hazel Lindberg begins as REA cashier. Mrs. Florence Lindberg and Virginia visit Stromsburg for two weeks. Benny Cook of Houston to visit Atkinson and Blevins families. Howard Thompson on furlough. Mavis Johnson leaves for Webster to visit her in laws. Myron Colberg sold the Omaha run to Everett Ericson. Aug Fisher and son Robert visit Hultquist home. Dewey Moseley lands in New York from Europe. S. D. Evins leaves for Pawnee City to care for a wounded mother.
A severe storm Tuesday dropped just under three inches of rain in a short period with strong winds and hail. It damaged the 1945 grain crop, toppled branches, struck the Union Pacific Depot with lightning, and flooded Highway 66 east of town with charlie Wright clearing water.
A car with a Minnesota plate caught fire at the northwest Osceola square Tuesday morning. Dale Lewis extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived. Community notes list visits and gatherings from local families including Mills, Thelanders, Schewes, and Byers, plus a marriage license issued to Morris Jenn and Nola Ball.
Temperatures reached a seasonal high of 97 degrees on Saturday with 96 degrees on Sunday. The heat, described as ideal for Coln weather, caused discomfort as residents slept poorly seeking cooling refuges. Osceola pool drew a large crowd while parks filled with picnickers amid high humidity and continued warmth forecast through Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Sob Steenbock moved to a newly remodeled farm north of Polk last week. Wayne Ramsey and his bride are moving into the Carlson house vacated by the Steenbocks. Several guests and visitors are noted including Mrs A E Swanson with Sgt and Mrs Lloyd Carlson of Arlington Virginia. The Progress editor enjoyed a brief visit with Dr and Mrs Dana Westfall as workmen installed central air in his Neb City dental office.
Mrs Hattie Lindquist thanks all who sent cards gifts and called during her recent hospital stay their kindness made her stay brighter and more cheerful.
The Omaha World-Herald touts a yearly mail price of $8.00 with savings over $3.00. The State Journal of Lincoln lists $5.00 per year and $8.00 for daily and Sunday, with quick service through the office.
Mrs. Charles Johnson hospitalized with a broken leg after slipping while catching chickens. Hastings visitors Maxine Upton and family stayed with the Ubtons. A house warming gathered neighbors at Mrs Lin nie Shafer. Several residents traveled between Central City and Stromsburg for visits and medical needs. Lt Virgil Blase on furlough with his parents home in Polk. other military members, births, and relocations noted. A lightening strike caused minor damage at the Lloyd Hahn farm. Citizens attended church meetings and family events across Polk and surrounding towns.
Col George S Clarke, last ground officer to leave Bataan before capitulation, is a principal in They Live Forever produced by Irwin A Moon Moody Bible Institute. The sound color film shows Friday night at 8 in the First Baptist Church Polk.
Polk County finished its seventh war loan drive at 147 percent of total sales and 121 percent for individuals. The county quota was 306000 dollars but 312289 dollars in bonds were sold. Banks precinct workers school boards and newspapers aided in promoting the drive.
Polk County Extension reports initial Pawnee wheat results from 1944 trials with Pawnee Turkey and Nebre noting strong straw and early maturity despite 25 percent hail damage. Bruce Anderson and George W. tested four acres yielding 225 bushels and Bob Taddiken harvested 35 acres at about 45 bushels per acre.
The Swede Home Church ends Vacation Bible School with expected attendance of four records. Weekly services continue with Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11. Luther Leagues hold a prayer convocation at Genoa Lutheran Church at 8:30 p.m. for blessing on the upcoming Luther League Convention in Wahoo in August.
Miss Donna Lee Sundberg returns to this city Saturday evening after spending several days with a friend at Unadilla.
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