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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
4
The document records an estimate of expense for the Village of Polk Nebraska dated March 21 1907 filed with the Polk Postoffice under the act of Congress March 2 1878 and classified as second class mail matter.
The Polk Nebraska village proposes a fiscal year ending May 1 1937 total revenue of 10228 76 and the board sets estimated expenses by category including street general library paving sinking fund interest fire protection parks and water bond payments. The appropriation bill will be published for four consecutive weeks and a public hearing is set for July 6 1937 at 8 pm in the council room.
Lyle Newton visited old friends in Polk last week. R. H. Thesing business visitor in Stromsburg Friday. Carl Lind and family were Central City visitors one day last week. Guy Shenk of Bowling Green Ky visiting this week. Earl Cole and Calmar Jones from Lincoln over the weekend. Oscar Gustafson and two sons stayed with Sterling Nelson in York. Sundberg drives sport Chrysler roadster. Oscar and Amel Larson back from St Paul Minn. Mildred McDaniel left for Lincoln Summer School. Mrs. Glenn Green home from operation improving. Sundberg clerks at Polk Mercantile. Florence Anderson came from York for Alumni reception in Baptist Church. A H Samuels and Ben Petersons guests at Gresham Decoration Day. Victor Sidwell home for short visit. Aldreda Ostberg to North Platte to visit sister. T S Fisher and F A Adelson visited Aurora. Relatives of Mrs Frank Larson held family reunion and homecoming for uncles Clarence Cole Miami Fla Will Cole Minn Charles Cole St Paul Barret Cole Laramie Wyo. Edna A Tenny diploma day at Colorado State Teachers College Greeley. Holly Johnson from Hatun Colorado for Memorial Services. Charles J Crew and Miss Luella Crew visited Weeping Water. W E Bedient Mora Moomey visited T S Braithwait Grand Island. Ralph Frazier, Polk High School graduate, York College alum, will teach and study in Pennsylvania.
Mrs F A Gustafson was quite ill last Saturday evening. Senior Class agreed to York Thursday for group photos. Clifford Quick and Ruth Sidwell drove to Axtell Saturday where Ruth will work for her brother. Martha Johnson ill with pneumonia under nurse care. Grant Johnson visited York last Friday. C G Jack installing a new front on his office. Margaret Graves new office assistant for Dr Westfall. Margaret Stouffer learning the board at the telephone exchange. Miss Helen Green was here.
Central City and nearby residents share weekend visits and events. Notables include S. S. Piper and wife visiting York, Wn. Shockey of Hampton a Polk visitor, and a Stromsburg wedding for Miss Madge Barber and Harry L. Shafer at his sister Mrs L Freewin's home. An injury to Mrs Harry Harris occurred Wednesday due to a lacerated hand. Other items note Calmar McDune visiting from Maxtun Colorado, E J Schultz's Central City visit, Miss Elnore Alfreds heading to Kearney for summer school, and the Polk High Alumni Banquet at the Baptist Church with about forty attendees. Lavinia Bodine listed as sick.
A business chance in Polk links you with over 1500 Gamble outlets in the Midwest. Gamble Stores offer auto supplies hardware electrical appliances sporting goods and more at competitive prices. No prior experience needed. Investment from 1500 to 5000. Details at Gamble Store York Nebraska.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Clara Brock deceased in Polk County Nebraska. A county court hearing will be held September 20 1937 to hear adjust and allow claims filed against the estate. Claims must be filed by September 18 1937 or be forever barred. Dated May 24 1937. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge.
Local residents report a week of visits and hospitality across nearby towns. Clarence Rahrs Faye Beardsley and families fished on the Loup while Beardsley and Headley clan shared Sunday dinner near Clarks. Fireside gatherings included the Forss home near Swede Home and a picnic near Central City. A mix of visitors traveled from Omaha and Lincoln to host or attend events in Marquette, Grand Island, and Arnold, with Mrs Shirley Pier son honored by relatives.
Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville Nebraska announces Edgar A. Anderson of Augustana Seminary will lead services this summer. Vacation Bible School runs June 28 to July 9 from 9 to 12 each weekday with Anderson in charge. Visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Ehn of Scottsbluff also visited local families.
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