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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

4

Instructors Demonstrate Tail Spin Dangers at Airport Flight School

Four advanced students joined Instructor Glenn Morton of Gand Island Flying School for a Friday morning tail spin lesson. Leonard Kyes and Ivan Moline recovered from spins, Donald Rieck spun out but could not exit, while Herman Pedersen entered a dangerous flat spin and could not recover. Albert Kruse from David City earned his first solo flight.

Glenn Morton Gand Island Morton Leonard Kyes Herman Pedersen Ivan Moline Donald Rieck Kyes Moline Pedersen Rieck Albert Kruse David City Ialand Independent

Baptist Church Notes with Hedbloom as Pastor

Sunday School led by Ellen Larson with Morning Worship at 11:00. Junior B Y P U at 2.7:15 B Y P U Societies. Evening Worship at 7:30. Pastor to arrive from Colorado later in the week and will speak at both services. Baptism to be administered at the evening service. Special music at both services. Everyone welcome.

Ellen Larson Colorado

Swede Plain M. E. Church Weekly Notices

Swede Plain M E Church led by John W Ekwall schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a m Evening Service 8:00 p m English language services with choir rehearsal Thursdays at 8. Delegates Julia Johnson Verna Flodman Lennis Lind and Lloyd Widge report on the Sunday School Epworth League Convention at Ong last week. Reverend F A High will speak on prohibition during Sunday evening service. W F M S Kansas Nebraska district institute at Buckley Park June 26 27 with Miss Winnie Gabrielson arranging a strong program and Lydia K Andrew among the speakers.

Julia Johnson Verna Flodman Lennis Lind Lloyd Widge Ong Emme Wesleyan University F. A. High Anti-Saloon League of Nebraska Kansas~Nebraska Buckley’s

Polk Nebraska Post Office Second Class Matter

Entry notes the Polk Nebraska post office is registered as second class matter dated March 21, 1907 under the act of Congress March 2, 1879.

Polk, Nebraska Mar Congress

Progress Roll of Honor and Local News Highlights

Progress Roll of Honor lists renewals for 52 family members since June 13th including Walter Carnine. O E Sundberg, a Platte precinct farmer, died Saturday and was buried Wednesday. George Ludden of Lincoln elected state commander of Spanish American War Veterans at the 22nd encampment in North Platte. Albion Nebraska faced a severe rainstorm Monday night damaging crops roads and bridges. Donald Green, about 23, drowned while aiding in rescues as floods rushed through inundated homes during six inches of rain in three hours.

George Ludden Lincoln North Platte Albion Nebraska Donald Green

Non-Resident Tuition Applications Due for 1929 30

All parents seeking free high school privileges for their children must file applications by July 1, 1929 in the office of the County Superintendent. Applies to rural districts without a high school. I. D. Huston, County Supt.

I. D. Huston

Heap n Difference in Health of Rural Lad and City Boy

A humorous comparison extols the country boy who rises early and eats hearty natural fare, while noting some so called experts doubt his health versus a city boy who bats a tin can. The piece wittily questions certainty in health claims.

Precision manufacturing eliminates Model A breaking in

Ford Motor Company's Model A comes with windshields listing a 35 mph limit for the first 500 miles, a shift from older guidance. Emphasis on meticulous machining and rigid inspections aims to prevent overheating and piston scoring, allowing immediate road operation within many states' speed codes. Sodergren Motor Co. Polk, Nebr.

Ford Motor Company Sodergren Motor Co. Polk Nebr

Old Fashioned Gospel Shared at Tabernacle Evenings

An invitation announces religious services at the Tabernacle each evening with A. C. Jones handling insurance matters and offering savings. The notice also mentions a Riverside park picnic by W. E. Bedient and family, and visits by the Nelson and Evans families from Audubon to York.

The Tabernacle W. E. Bedient Mabel Meloy Harry Schultz Riverside Park

For Sale Globe Stove Washer and Day Bed

For sale items include a Globe cook stove an electric washer and a day bed. Inquire of Mrs. Harry Shafer.

Globe Cook Harry Shafer

Strayed Sows Missing Near Polk Road in Nebraska

Two black brood sows weighing about 300 pounds went missing from a farm two miles east and six miles north of Polk Nebraska on Thursday May 28. Anyone with information should contact Andrew Beckstrom in Clarks Nebraska.

Polk Andrew Beckstrom Clarks Nebr

Lindstrom Thompson Wedding in Polk County

On Sunday June 2 at the bride’s parents home near Gresham Miss Lillian Lindstrom wed Mr. Orville Thompson. After a short wedding trip they returned to Polk to reside in the Stevens property in east Polk. The groom works for the telephone company. The Progress extends congratulations.

Frank Lindstrom Gresham Lillian Orville Thompson Polk Stevens East Polk

Free Methodist Tabernacle Meeting Inspires Community

The meeting at the tabernacle progresses with good interest as Rev Randall of Kearney delivers messages from Friday to Sunday. A sizable crowd, about 200, attends Sunday evening. The committee thanks all helpers and especially the Mission people who attended last Sunday. An invitation is extended to each church for next Sunday night to assist in making a great service.

The Tabernacle Randall of Kearney

Good Year Tires Sale Ad With Buy One Get One Free

In stock a full line of Good Year Tires and Tubes from 3 to 6 inches. For every tire purchased, one free tire is offered. If the extra tire is declined a discount on the bought tire is available. R, H, Thesing.

Thesing

Community Orchestra Program At ME Church Next Sunday

Read Chautauqua ad. The article notes a Community Orchestra program to be presented at the ME church next Sunday evening. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Schultz departing for Salt Lake City with the Union Pacific excursionists who have served 20 years or more.

Read E. J. Schultz Salt Lake City Union Pacific

Notice To Creditors In Polk County Nebraska Estate Fightmaster

Notice to creditors of the estate of James A. Fightmaster will present and file claims by October 19, 1929 and for payments by July 19, 1980. The county judge will hold sessions July 19 1929 August 19 1929 and October 19 1929 at 10 A M to examine hear and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated June 15 1929. (Seal) W. W. Norton County Judge.

Silver Creek Nebr Peter Boyd Polk County Nebraska James A. Fightmaster State of Said County

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