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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
3
The piece recalls dusty mornings at home and porch to clothesline routine, then praises air conditioning and shade. It notes cicada shells on a pole and local birds at the dust yards, and observes travelers on the Lincoln Highway. It contrasts East Rest Plazas with Western Rest Areas and ponders highway names.
The Columbus Office of the Division of Employment reports ongoing demand for temporary farm help in fields and packing jobs. Needs are expected to extend into fall as students return to school, with more temporary workers likely required. Register for work at 2314 13th St or contact Jim Brazda, Farm Representative in Polk area, 765-2241. Farmers are urged to list anticipated labor needs in advance.
Mr and Mrs Gyril Sterner of Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Hillis Sterner and Galen and Mrs Oliver Baker shared Sunday dinner in Stromsburg for an early birthday celebration for Mrs Baker. The Swede Plain Crusaders their families and Pastor and Mrs Jensen held a picnic supper at Buckley Park Stromsburg Sunday evening.
Nels A. Anderson born June 10 1886 in Horsi Skane Sweden died July 16 1964 at 78. He moved from Wausa Nebraska to Stromsburg and lived there the rest of his life. He married Lillie Denielson in 1918 and had two children, a son Leland and a daughter Mrs Willard Bush. Survived by wife two children one son in Omaha, a daughter in Osceola, four grandchildren, siblings and many relatives. Funeral services held July 18 at Anderson Chapel with Rev John H Carlson officiating and songs Jesus Is Calling Near the Cross by Calmar Youngquist.
Company gathered Friday evening at the Alvin Dahlin home to honor the host's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Irvin Larson and family, R E Dahlin, Waldean Johnson and family, Don Dahlin and family, and Mrs Kenneth Erickson and children from Des Moines Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Gustaf son spent last Thursday and Friday in Omaha as guests of their son and family, Dr. and Mrs. Doyle Gustafson. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Peterson visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Kant at Benedict.
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