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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
8
The Clarksville Enterprise is described as a large and improving newspaper reflecting the town’s advancement. Readers note its size, quality, and role as a community gauge, with editor Ratlege of the Central City Republican Record praising the paper as a sign of Clarks growth and progress.
The Progres editor counted 90 farm rigs and 26 automobiles in Polk on Saturday night. Citizens note merchants advertised Saturday bargains drawing farmers to town. Attendees include C. E. Johinson and wife at Children's Day in Swede Plain church and Rev. Ponath departing for State Holiness camp in Lincoln. Rumors of Central City Fourth of July feed pipe to beer denied. Central City Republican Record.
The entry lists numerous locals and visitors such as Earl Cockle and Lester Lackey attending the Polk vs Shelby ball game. Notes travel from Dray and Central City, mentions gate receipts of 40.30, and remarks on fast, clean play with multiple residents observing.
Notice lists Bank of Polk and First National Bank opening Monday January 17 at 9 AM and closing 4 PM every day except Saturday when closing 4 30 PM. The minutes include local social notes and city updates from Central City Stromsburg and David City with various visits and ads.
Eighth grade graduates from Polk school attended the graduation exercises in Stromsburg on Saturday. Named graduates include Marie Lintbirg Mildred Smith Olga Jenner Hazelle Samuelson Garnet Cypher Mae Anderson Ruth Myers Leona Sedam Hazelle Sedam Glen Fruitley Nathan Sundberg Marshall Tewell. Also attending from District 38 were Fighth grade graduates Viola Cohagan Grace Cohagan Esther Kerker Elmer Peterson and Lyle Brock.
On Friday June 21 and Saturday June 92 the final teachers examination will occur before new stricter rules take effect. All teachers with grades under 380 must appear at the courthouse to raise scores. Those not needing exams but seeking certificate review under old rules must register before July. Amelia Rasmussen, Co. Supt.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday Sabbath School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meetings Sunday evening at 6 45. Mid-week Prayer held Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Ladies Missionary Meeting meets the second Thursday each month at 2 30. Rev. FW Benjamin, Pastor.
M E Church holds Sabbath school at 10 a m each Sunday with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. A weekly prayer meeting is on Thursday evening, and Epworth League Devotional services run at 7 00 p m.
Free Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m Rev C H Sawyer is pastor.
Prayers meeting held on Thursdays evenings. The Ladies Aid Society meets every other week in the afternoon.
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