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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

Page

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Doings of Junior Red Cross Box Sale Parade Osceola

Honorary members of county Junior Red Cross School Auxiliaries plan a boxed sale and parade on Flag Day at Osceola. A company from each unit will participate in patriotic military displays to raise funds for refugee work and county industrial clubs. The event emphasizes democracy and national spirit with a 5:00 p.m. parade and calls for public attendance and box purchases.

Red Cross Osceola France Belgium Sammy Amelia. Rasmussen Polk la Cleche J. M. Bay Home Guards Rost- Poppin Ruth McGaffin EB. F. Jordan

Constitutional convention set for Polk county election

The article outlines a non partisan constitutional convention with 100 delegates elected November 4 and meet December 2 1919. Petitions require five percent of electors signatures and at least 100 signers per candidate. Primary September 9 only if three or more filings exist. Holding another office does not bar candidacy.

Get The Hook Petitions Urge Referendum On Senate File No 2

The editorial urges petitions across the state to refer Senate File No 2 to a statewide vote in November 1920. It condemns the bill as creating five new offices at a $25 000 annual cost and enlarging the governor’s power, calling for taxpayer action under referendum.

Senate Kaiser Bill

Dr Raymond Peterson to Open Dental Parlors in Town

Dr Raymond Peterson will arrive late this week to open dental parlors in the Dr West fall Brock building, formerly occupied by Dr Roy Ludden. A graduate of Nebraska Dental College he is well known locally and invites public calls.

Raymond Peterson Westfall Brock Roy Ludden Peterson Nebraska Dental College

Victory State Fair plans set for late August

Edward Nelson of York hosted Dewey Mincks while Charles Newton from the 89th Division heads toward muster out at Camp Dodge Iowa. August Larson from Fort Brady is en route to Camp Dodge for discharge. Nebraska’s Victory State Fair is scheduled for August 31 to September 5 with preparations underway at the tire shop and local vendors.

Charles Newton Camp Dodge Iowa August Larson Fort Brady Mich Nebraska

Polk High Alumni Banquet At M E Church

Alumni association of Polk High School held its annual banquet in the basement of the M E church last Thursday evening. About thirty attendees included old members, the class of 1919, and the high school faculty. The event featured a four course menu and a program of toasts with Prof Rost as toastmaster.

J. E. Greppin Fairmont S. H. Jones W.S.S Anna Halverson Bradshaw Edith Elsie Andersohn Stromsburg Chappel Myrtle Beckman Rodney Allison I. T. Samuelson Northern Baptist Convention Denver Colo Helen Richmond Polk Lotta Reece Shelby Sun Central City Heart of Humanity Donelson Theatre Robi. Larson Geo. Gutry Newman Grove Polk High School M. E

Local notes from Lincoln and surrounding areas

Residents travel to Omaha for visits and business. Don Bauder returns with a new Davis automobile. Lillie Brauer undergoes appendicitis surgery in York. Carl McNeely reports a visit to Louisville and plans in Illinois. Local farmers prepare for harvest with abundant wheat and heavy straw, seeking harvest help.

Don Bauder Omaha Davis Bauder Lillie Brauer H. G. Brauer York Lutheran Hospital Carl, McNeely Louisville Ilinois Mac

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