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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
1
Excerpted missive from Ensign Marvin Stromberg to his parents describes operations with Australian forces in New Guinea. He notes enemy conditions, prisoner harvests, and a friendly fire incident involving American P-38 aircraft and Australian troops. He mentions potential manslaughter proceedings and omits personal remarks.
Miss Leila Reed, soon to wed Mr Wayne Ramsey, was honored at two pre nuptial showers this week. Mrs Lester Rehrs hosted a pink and white evening with 24 guests and a Life Scrap Book gift. A second shower Sunday at Mrs C A Carlson’s home drew about 30 guests with games and a miniature bride and groom souvenir.
The Adelson family reunion gathered at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday June 3 with numerous relatives from Stromsburg York Denver Abilene and nearby areas present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Hult Mr and Mrs Lampree Mrs Ruth Laraan and many Adelsons and Shostroms from the vicinity.
In Polk County the 7th War Loan Drive trails with only 40 percent of the $452,000 target raised. The drive chair Robert Taddiken urged farmers to attend the Monday June 11 event at the local schoolhouse to combine the school meeting with bond purchases. Supplies were mailed to rural boards to boost subscriptions.
Miss Phyllis Freeman a Polk public school teacher wed Ensign Lloyd T Anderson of Tells Hare Oregon on Friday June 1 at the Mission Church in Swedeberg Nebraska. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Clarence Bodine of Hordville Mr and Mr Carl Steel oust and Misses Erma and Tieten Nilson and Mesdames Theo and the Larson.
More than 150 inches of rainfall was recorded up to noon Wednesday with additional showers forecast. Polk county farmers report significant delays in corn planting and consider switching to rice as May moisture totals approach seven inches.
Local military notes report Cpl Donavin Widga on thirty day furlough at home from Italy duty. Pfc Rolland Stromberg arrives Polk for fifteen day leave from Mississippi, then transfer to New Mexico. Lt Floyd Rodine enjoys two weeks in Hordville. Pvt Leonard Larson earns Combat Infantryman Badge for action on Luzon with the 32nd Red Arrow Division. The Larson family and Frances Larson of Clarks learn of the award. Freddie Smith with Marines on Okinawa missing in action anxiety grows for his parents Charles and Mrs Smith. Ivan Cramer writing from the Philippines reports no mail for over a month and muddy conditions. Pfc Robert Stevens in the Philippines describes front line duty and jungle dating. notes attractive local women. Ansel R Swede Rodine in Germany recalls Rhine crossing and Ruhr fighting. rationing and German fashion noted. awaits Pacific combat return. Doyle Sundberg, Sundberg family son, in Germany. Lt Waxy Peterson, Camp Hood, promoted to Company Executive Officer. son of Dr and Mrs Peterson.
Mro and Mrs Aug F Carlson hosted a 6 oclock dinner for Miss Edith Anderson of Chicago with Mrs Chas Carlson and Mr and Mrs Milton Anderson present. Mr and Mrs J W Toline and son Vance hosted a noon dinner honoring Edith Anderson, Milton Anderson, and Frances Freeman. Margaret C Anderson of Lincoln left for Denver to visit and meet sister Mrs Aug Johnson, then moved on to California. EF E Bowers returned to Stromsburg after visiting his daughter at Orleans. Cpl and Mrs Thos Edwards and Mrs Catherine Pickering visited Harold Coyeys home with guests from York and Clyde Reed. Gladys Wilson of York visited and left for San Diego for the summer. Tracce Ready and son Dick joined Aileen and Duane Ready at the funeral of A T Ready in Franklin. Edith Anderson arrived from Chicago to visit relatives and will depart Thursday evening.
The request seeks an order for either The State Journal or The World Herald. It requests guidance on subscribing or acquiring a copy, including preferred edition, delivery method, and duration options. Aimed at securing access to the paper for reading and archival use.
Mrs Marvin Fredrickson attends TCW Club meeting at Mrs Russell Fjell home. Neva LeVelle of Chicago and W H LaVelle of Clarks visit the LaVelle family. Mrs Everett Cramer to Oklahoma City to join Navy husband. daughter Montie to be cared for by Aunt Mrs Butch Mills. Mrs A W Shafer moving into Cramer home. Art Anderson and family from York join Lennis Lind for Sunday dinner. Rev and Mrs Paul Nelson visit Sundberg cousins in Concord Neb. Numerous local families host and attend dinners and gatherings through midweek. Hollywood Breakfast sponsored by Arborville Missionary and Aid Society June 20 at 2:30 pm. contact Mrs Grant Johnson Bradshaw by June 13. Several couples and families host friends Friday evening and Sunday gatherings. Reverend Lemke visits Chapmen. Rev Okken from Illinois visits Lemke family. Wichita trip brings C E Penrose and son home. Mrs Kenneth Robison visits. Mr and Mrs R F E Burke visit Walter Nelson family. Lindburg family hosts Topeka guest. multiple Hanquist families host Sunday meals and Monday luncheon.
The program lists patriotic tunes and marches including America The Beautiful and National selections. Rehearsals have drawn good attendance despite poor weather. attendees urged to keep Mondays free for practice. The school offers an alto horn loan and metal clarinet rental through the usual plan, per director H. A. Ramp.
Miss Betty Fitzgerald of Superior and Miss Alitha Ann Armstrong of Elm Creek spent the weekend with Miss Rena Mae Willits at the Grant Willits home. Miss Lorraine Larson of Omaha stayed the Decoration Day with her parents and family. Alitha Ann Armstrong and Rena Mae Willits were Central City business callers Saturday afternoon.
The Polk County Selective Service Board announced today that JeMoyne M. Anderson of Osceola Richard D. Gonka of Shelby Billie L. Zedicher of Osceola Winard H. Augustin of Shelby and Wayne C. Coffin of Shelby have been accepted for service and left last month to begin training.
The IOOF and Rebekah Lodges plan a joint Memorial at Osceola cemetery next Sunday. Assemble at the Lodge Hall at 3 30 p m and march to the cemetery at 4 00 p m. If weather turns bad the service moves to the Lodge Hall. Flowers requested.
Repeated inquiries about Potato Leaf hopper and Flea Beetle control point readers to Extension circulars 1529 and USDA 525, with copies available at the Extension Office. Nebraska Certified Seed sample bags are on display, while Polk County 4-H Dairy Club members improve Holstein Friesian registry.
Patrolmen spot two youths riding atop a sports roadster with the driver using his feet to steer. The incident prompts a call that reckless driving is dangerous and nearly criminal, risking lives for a mere thrill.
Miss Alice Lindquist spent last week in the homes of her aunts Mrs Howard Liedtke and Mrs Francis Donelson at Stromsburg.
Last Tuesday Polk High School held its Old Grad's Day Alumni Banquet with 114 graduates in the auditorium. Bers niece Wilshusen was elected president with Roger Gustafson as VP Doris Binford secretary and Gwendolyn Stevens treasurer Carl Steelquist toastmaster. Hawaiian decor and a coastwise program featured songs and salutes to servicemen now serving or retired, including 109 alumni in service with 99 Navy 81 Army and 6 Marines.
Local families and guests from Denver Omaha Bellflower and York visited Arborville homes this week. Many spent Sundays with relatives in Aurora York Chapman and Bradley. A Children’s Day Program is planned for June 19 at 10 30 AM at Arborville Church.
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