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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
Poison bait for grasshoppers will be offered to Polk County farmers each Friday at Pierson Feed Mill Osceola. If demand rises, plants may operate additional days. Bait mixed centrally at Osceola for 15 cents per 80 pound sack. Best timing is when grasshoppers are small before field migration.
Polk County residents will listen Sunday at 5 15 p.m. on KMMJ Grand Island for a 15 minute program by Polk County Agricultural Conservation Association members. The show features entertainment songs recitations and useful information from the office force.
The High Prairie Club will meet Friday, June 7, with Mrs. St Harless. Reuben and Lillie Chindgren of Boise, Idaho, visited Rock Island, Illinois, and will stay a few days. The 4 H Calf and Forestry Club gathered at Earl Samuelson’s Monday evening. Frank Bolton hosted guests. LaVerne Fredrickson and Bentha Anderson left for Kearney to attend summer school. Several families spent Sunday at Ansel Fredrickson’s home and Walter Nyberg hosted the Larson family for dinner.
Alfred Anderson born November 20 1859 in Orebro Sweden died June 1 1940 at his Polk County home aged 80 years 6 months 12 days. He came to America in 1860 and settled in Polk County 53 years ago. He married Anna Sophia Peterson in 1888 at Omaha and they raised seven children. Funeral services were held at home and First Baptist Church with Rev R M Bailey presiding. Interment in Incld Cemetery.
Rev and Mrs R M Bailey and Keith were in Sabetha Kansas for business early last week visiting local firms and meeting with representatives about planned collaborations.
Miss Barbara Caryl Kindscher and Bruce Cowgill wed in a morning ceremony at the Cowgill home in Clarks. Rev. Paul Wiegman officiated. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to California via Montana and Idaho.
Beryl Smith of Polk and Herbert Lamb of Osceola wed on Saturday June 1 at 10 am on the bride’s lawn with Rev. Carroll officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Elizabeth Smith and bridesmaid Kay Smith, with Mike Mackay and Frank Chandler as pair, and Minette Hogsett as soloist. The ceremony featured a blue satin gown, orange blossoms, and Lohengrin’s Wedding March, followed by a reception and a brief wedding trip. They plan to reside in Central City after June 5.
The 431 Club meets at Charley Perkins home with eight visitors and one prospective member. Discussion topic: wes At Lambing Tims. Carol Sterner demos sandwiches and gives a brief talk on their origins. Refreshments served. Next meeting at Marold and Bobby Hoeft home on June 6 at 8 PM. Visitors welcome.
Miss Roberta Wildman daughter of John Wildman Prophetstown Illinois and Clemend Orendorff son of Mr and Mrs L C Orendorff Polk Nebraska were married May 25 at 2 pm at the Clinton Iowa Methodist Church parsonage Rev E E Clements officiating Its attendants were Jean Lawrence and Vernal Beckstrom Prophetstown Illinois Miss Orendorff a Prophetstown high school 1940 graduate Mr Orendorff resident of Erie for over two years plans noted education and employment background.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy in the death of our father. Grateful for minister organist singers and floral tributes. Edith Florence Walter Anderson Rev A Anderson Mrs Lillian V Brown.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Wynne and Miss Doris Wynne of Denver were dinner guests Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Cramer.
Lucille Benson and Eldon Johnson wed Sunday June 2 at the Lutheran Church in Hordville. Rev Gilbert Bengtson of Lockport read the rings, with piano selections, candle lighting, and a Mendelssohn march. Officiants and family noted, couple travels to Rock Island for their new home after a reception with local and out of town guests.
Rev. and Mrs. C A Sward and daughters Berniece and Mrs Stanton Moore left for Rock Island Illinois to attend Augstana college graduation exercises for Joseph Sward. They will be away a week. Family news includes visits, farewells, and Memorial Day gatherings with members of the Erickson, Westring, Nordberg, and Olson households across Stromsburg and nearby towns.
Mrs Hilma Flodman hosts guests including Mrs Einer Swanson Mrs T J Arnold of Stromsburg Mrs Bob Burton and Jimmie of Silver Creek Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Eric Carlson of Lincoln spent Friday and Saturday in the Hartwig Flodman home.
Local notice offers a beautiful Spinet piano on a continuing 1.50 weekly payment plan to clear a small balance. Schmoller and Mueller of Grand Island, Nebraska, advertise the item. Billie Allison departed Tuesday evening for Denver where he has secured work.
Arborville events note Carl and Marlin Bedient among York College graduates at United Brethren Church in York. Visitors from Shelby McCool and York called on local residents, with multiple social calls weathering a busy week in the community.
M E Church led by Pastor S W Longacre holds morning worship and a daily Vacation Bible School for Children Day. Events include Standard Bearers, missionary society gatherings, prayer meetings, and a church school picnic. First Baptist Church lists services, BYPU, and a weeklong Vacation Bible School with closing program June 16.
Pastor W H Lee invites the community to Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. YPM S service at 7 15 p m and preaching at 8 p m Revival services run June 12 through 23 under Rev John Archer of St Joseph Missouri a young men and very able speaker We welcome all to attend all meetings
Polk High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at the auditorium on Friday May 31 honoring the 1920 1930 and 1940 classes. About 175 guests enjoyed a lavish dinner themed The Big Broadcast with performances by Irene Gustafson and her group along with Fibber McGee and Molly impersonations. Election results named Mrs Irvin Anderson as president Leon a McConnell as vice president and Lloyd Kroger as secretary treasurer.
The Village Board installed a government standard rain gauge on the vacant lot between the Bank and the Lumber Yard to provide an accurate rainfall record. Various local residents and relatives visited Lincoln and Aurora, while out of town guests attended the Smith-Lamb wedding in Meadow Grove.
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