Way Back When May 29 1919 highlights
Thirty years ago May 29 1919 records August Miller and Martin Jones leaving by auto for Julesburg Colp to inspect land. Miss Hannah Sundberg’s bridal shower honors her upcoming June 4 marriage to Clarence Bodine. Miss Clara Reynolds arrives in New York from the 89th Division transport. she is a Red Cross nurse from Fairfield, Polk, who served near the front in France. Arvid Magnuson joins Farmers Grain Association starting June 1, and Paul Strand helps in the family lumber yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Martin Jones
Auto
Julesburg Colp
Albert Sundberg
Hannah Sundberg
Clarence Bodine
Clara Reynolds
New York City
Miss Reynolds
Fairfield
Polk
Red Cross
France
Arvid Magnuson
Farmers Grain Association
Paul Strand
Central City Postmaster Picked and Local Deals Recorded
Twenty five years ago on May 29 1924 Harry Clayton received word from Washington DC that he would become the next postmaster of Central City Archie Knorr bought E B Nelsons produce business and asked farmers for patronage A 16 year old farm hand Paul Ehn was killed by lightning while harrowing for Morris Lindburg in Morris county and George Derby of Mitchell Neb wed Agnes Marshall of Kearney at Torrington Rev County property in Polk bought by H B Johnson from Rev Anderson for 1700 in Central City South part of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clayton
Washington, D. C
Central City
Archie Knorr
E. B. Nelson
Morris Lindburg
Paul Ehn
George Derby
Mitchell, Neb
Agnes Marshall
Kearney
Torrington
Wyoming
McGaffin
H. B. Johnson
Polk
Rev. Anderson
Polk News Briefs From May 30 1929 Citizens Place and Business Notes
Arthur Gustafson builds a new garage and installs a gas pump one mile east of Polk. Claude Green and family relocate to Polk and enter the fur business. Mrs Jof Ostberg recovers from an appendectomy at Columbus hospital. Auxiliary Ladies raise 41 dollars from poppies for disabled World War veterans. A baby girl is born to Mr and Mrs Martin Smith on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gustafson
Polk
Claude Green
Claude
Jof Ostberg
Columbus Hospital
Martin Smith
Ten Years Ago June 1 1939 Local Notes
Faithful Workers Club held its last meeting of the year on May 24 at Mrs. Charles Peterson’s home. High Prairie Alumni reception occurred May 27 in the High Prairie auditorium. Miss Barbara Cerny and Lester Anderson wed June 1 at St Andrews Church with Father Mattie officiating. Stromberg family reunion picnic at Buckley Park in Stromsburg. John Ekstrom, 12, injured at a Clarks ball game last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Club
Charles Peterson
High Prairie
Barbara Cerny
Lester Anderson
St. Andrews
Mattie
Stromberg
Buckley’s Park
Stromsburg
John
Arthur Ekstrom
Clarks
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
In the County Court of Polk Nebraska a petition for probate of the will of Claus E. Lindahl deceased and for appointment of Edith E. Steelquist as administratrix with will annexed is set for hearing June 3 1949 at 10:00 AM. Dated May 9 1949. L M Merrick County Judge. May 12 1949. Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Claus E. Lindahl
Edith E. Steelquist
L. M. Merrick
Carrie E. Smith
Seal
Polk
Daisy Slusser Visited Thursday Afternoon With Mrs Seymour
Daisy Slusser visited on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Hennie Seymour. The two women shared a visit and conversation during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Slusser
Hennie Seymour
Hardville Baptist Church Services Announcement
Polk Churches report regular attendance at Hardville Baptist Church led by Rev. Edick A. Anderson with Bible School at 10 00 and Morning Worship at 11 00 All are welcome to share in these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardville Baptist Church
Edick A. Anderson
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Paul Lemke pastor leads four hours weekly for God with study at 10 a m worship at 11 a m delight at 7 30 p m power at 7 30 p m Wednesday. C W Long pastor conducts Sunday service at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lemke
God
Arborville Congregational Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor Earle Eaton leads worship at 11:30 a.m. with Floyd Merchant as chorister and Kenneth Bedient at the organ. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. The sermon series runs May to June: May 29 When We Forget To Remember, June 5 The Other Comforter, June 12 The Theistic Three, June 19 Flags of Our Fathers, June 26 Childhood Comes In to Its Own. Music enhances each service.
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Earle Eaton
Floyd Merchant
Kenneth Bedient
Harold Bedient
Wellington
Holy Trinity
Pastor Eaton
Free Methodist Church Schedule and Revival Dates
Rev Charles Snyder leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Walter Binford attends 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 p.m. Quarterly meeting May 20 to 22 with revival May 23 to 29 starting at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
Walter Binford
Milford Free Church Service Schedule
Milford Free Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Vacation Bible School closing at 8 p.m. Bible study and choir practice Thursday at 8 p.m. Pastor Milford E Olson leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford E. Olson
Vacation Bible School
Polk and Swede Plain Methodist Churches Sunday Services
Conference convenes at Scotts Bluff from Friday June 3 to June 8. Swede Plain and Polk churches hold no preaching services on Sunday. Church School at Swede Plain 11 a.m. and at Polk 10 a.m. each Sunday.
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Polk’ and Swede Plain Methodist Churches
Swede Plain
Polk
Scottsbluff
Polk Sunay
Pentecost Sermon At Hordville Methodist
Nels Pearson announces Sunday June 5 worship at 11 with the topic Pentecost Then and Now. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cramer at the commencement exercises in York. Local residents and neighbors drop in for visits and weekend travels.
Branting Family Hosts, Visits Spur Holiday Gatherings
Sunday guests at Silver Creek include Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Branting with family. Lincoln visitors Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davis and Bruce join at Frank Davis's home after attending the Alumni banquet. Shelton guests Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Stevens and four children share a Sunday evening visit. Decoration Day luncheon brings Branting and related families together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Branting
Mabel Church
Silver Creek
Kenneth Davis
Bruce
Lincoln
Frank Davis
Rodney Stevens
Shelton
Lloyd Hahn
Norman Lindburg
Denver
J. Giaque
York
Will Stevens
Mervin Branting
Bruning
Lorren Branting
Clarks
Rex Hancock
Hastings
Marvin Branting
Carl Wilson
David City
George Smith
Meadow Grove
Nebraska
Snyder
Paul Lemke
Orlie Adelson
Abilene
Kansas
Roy Nelson
Max Nelson
John Cox
Sutherland
Ted Wy
Frank Adelson
Caleria's Affair with Eliot Harvey Ends in Realization
Valeria ends her brief summer romance with Eliot Harvey after two months, returns his ring, and accepts Doug Metcalf’s invitation to the Country Club ball. Eliot’s confession of love and subsequent breakdown reveal his performative Don Juan persona, leaving Valeria to pursue a more stable relationship with Doug.
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Richard Hill Wilkinson
Caleria
Eliot Harvey
Eliot
Newfane Lake
Val
Doug Metcalf
Doug
Sheelah Jackson
Valeria
Newfane
Sp Lee
Don Juan
De‘pendable Doug
WNU Features
Local residents visit relatives and attend events in York area
A string of visits and social activities unfolds around York and nearby towns. House guests Hulda Granere and Al Larson, along with Otis Anderson and others, join families for weekends, funerals, and church events. The Women's Country Club hosts a Mother’s Day program. several couples attend Memorial Day decorations and various social visits across Stromsburg, Central City, Meadow Grove, Clarks, and Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Larson
Hulda Granere
Anaheim
Calif
York
Benedict
Otis Anderson
Caldwell
Idaho
Anderson
Claus Lindahl
Godfrey Lindmark
California
Frank Larson
Carl Waak, Jr
Hastings
Carl Waak Jr
Jimmie Sundberg
Lincoln
Oscar Sundberg
Norman Lindburg
Brush
Colorado
Polk
James Granque
Ella Shenk
Ray Werner
Jake Harding
Women’s Country Club
George Buchta
Central City
Paul Holmes
Paul Coover
Lloyd Kroger
Frank Davis
Omaha
Cliff Branting
Pierce Chapel
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Pure Food Grocery
BABY
Ames
Holcomb York Hatchery
P. O
York, Nebraska
James Urbach
U.S. 13
Towa
Iowa
Ohio C
MED. F
Sundberg and Son
Polk, Nebraska
Denier
Chambray
the First Baptist Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. W. Long
Arborville
Cong. Church
Free Methodist Church
Evan. Free Church
Hordville Methodist
Nels Pearson
Emory Cramer
Robert Stohl
Marvin Fredrickson
Henry Horstman
Loup City
Chifford Cramer
Edwin Doremus
Dean Nelson
Sterling, Colo
Doyle Munn
Crystal Munn
Jerry Mayburn
Minneapolis
York City
Kroger’s Store
del Monte
Hills Bros
Welch’s
Omar
Kroger’'S Store
Hordville
Central
Leslie L. Tyler
Anderson Auction Co
Nebr
Auto Paris
Hanquist & Galusha
First State Bank
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