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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
Warren Fightmaster visits from York. Local residents attend baptist convention and university events. Families host dinners, sales, and automotive services. Public auction announced for Lena Wurtz property. Several residents travel to Lincoln and Omaha for activities and receptions.
York voters will decide July 16 if Sunday movies are allowed. The issue parallels actions in nearby towns and cities and promises a lively election.
A letter urges all homes to display the Stars and Stripes on June 14 in tribute to Betsy Ross and the founding spirit of the United States. It honors Betsy Ross and George Washington and calls for reverence and gratitude toward the flag that “long may they wave.”
The text argues that forcing people to obey the law is a losing game and that success lies in inspiring people to do right rather than coercing them. It notes a tendency to resist guidance and to prefer the opposite path, highlighting a fundamental public morality tension.
An expert notes male mosquitos do not bite. The article explores distinguishing features and behavior during harmless interactions, clarifying common misconceptions about gender and activity in mosquitoes.
Residents and visitors from Stromsburg Seward Lincoln York and Lexington visited relatives friends or attended events this week. Trips included Kermit Shafer to Stromsburg and the McGaffin family reunion at Seward Park. Alardville dedicated a new band stand and a D A R picnic was held in Stromsburg while a Kansas Kentucky guest toured locals.
Clarence Bliss head of the state department of trade and commerce now oversees the administration of failed banks. He met with Judge Landis and bank receivers in Stromsburg and Polk to implement a plan calling stockholders and depositors of sixty banks to attend meetings. The aim is quicker results with less asset shrinkage and better cooperation in winding up failed banks.
A June 2 family gathering at Charles Hill’s home honored Mr. Hill as he turned 89. Five sons and three daughters attended with their families, sharing a salmagundi dinner and a lavender 1840 1929 birthday cake with a single lighted candle for about 25 guests.
Heavy Duty B Batteries priced at $2.85 from Sundberg and Spite. Lincoln Daily Star ad notes orders via Progress office. Local social updates include an Optometry contribution to Suffering Eyes of Humanity by F A Hannia. Attendees at Riverside Friday included young people dancing. Adelson brothers drove cattle to Chicago.
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