Polk shoppers drawn as 1921 crowds boost merchant business
Twenty five years ago Polk sees big turnout on Wednesday and Saturday nights boosting commerce. Local residents and visitors from Indianapolis Los Angeles Aurora Chicago Platte Center reach Polk for visits and events. A Baptist Choir picnic Riverside Park, a Polk band concert and Saronville band performances mark a busy community week with hospital news and a record breaking airplane flight noted.
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Polk
Sanders
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rhinehart
Los Angeles
Hedgecock
Aurora
Arnold Isaacs
Otis Anderson
Chicago
California
Claus Lindahl
Carl Steelquist
Wm McDaniel
Kansas
Polk Vicinity, Vis
Cog Lind
The
Baptist Church
Riverside Park
Thayer
Willard Lindberg
Polk Band
Sironville
Strand
Saronville
Fragmented Local Notices and Events Across Cities
Local items report weddings in Clas Centres and Columbia. baptisms and Bible school in Waterloo Ne. a Polk county history chair appointment. St Edwards parade and swimming pool plans. Arbursille church anniversary and betrothal in Geneva. veterans bonus bonds distribution. a York hospital death from appendicitis. various social notices and advertisements scattered across communities.
Polk Village approves 1946 tax levy and budget
The Village of Polk Nebraska adopts an estimate of expense for the fiscal year ending April 30 1946 totaling 20 879 56 to cover general street library fire park auditorium and related purposes The board fixes July 2 1916 at 8 PM in the Fire Hall for the annual appropriation bill reading and vote with publication planned in the Polk Progress for four consecutive weeks Attest John H Stohs Village Clerk C Marvin Fredrickson Chairman of the Board of Trustees June 6 13 20 27
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Polk
Nebraska
Polk Progress
John H. Stohs
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Campaign to Aid Cancer Society Seeks Local Help
A belated county drive to raise funds for the American Cancer Society is to begin this week. The notice asks local organizations or churches to assist and urges public cooperation to support the public health campaign and curb cancer. County Solicitor Carleton Anderson signs the appeal.
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American Cancer Society
Carleton Anderson
Hordville Church Schedules and Clergy Notes
Hordville Baptist and Methodist churches list ministers and service times. Edick A Anderson leads the 1060 Bible School and 1100 Morning Worship at First Baptist with Paul Lemke as pastor. Northern Baptist Convention report from Grand Rapids noted. Walter Nelson report due.
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Hordville Baptist Church
Edick A. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Paul Lemke
Donald Hanquist
Northern Baptist Convention
Grand Rapids
Hordville Methodist
Nels Pearson
Koaom
Elumter
Alfield E
Franzen
Trinity
Lutheran Brotherhood Nxt
Vara
Tistom
Free Methodist Church
H. M. Williamson
Walter Binford
Evangelical Free Church
Milford E. Olson
Suday
Tasday
Hewin Glad Home
Mary Nyberg
Walter Nybere
Card of Thanks Highlights Community Support
Messages of gratitude from Mrs Robert Merchant and Russell Fjell express appreciation for cards flowers and gifts during illness and hospital stay. The note credits neighbors farming help and kindness for keeping the farm running and mentions appreciation for church activities and youth programs at Home Church and Lutheran Brotherhood events.
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Shay
Robert Merchant
Russel Fjell
Local Church Services and a Referee Sale Notice
Listings cover Polk and Swede Plain Methodist churches and others with service times and youth events. A separate Notice of Referee's Sale in Polk County Nebraska details a July 2 sale of property from Mosbel Victoria Biber et al versus Goldie Elvena Lampshire et al with 15 percent cash down and balance on court confirmation.
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Diaatriet Court
Vmanuaken
Nebraska
Funes
Mosbel Victoria Biber Et al
Goldie Elvena Lampshire
Polk County
Charles F. Adams
Aurora
Sampson & Armatus
Central City
Local Man Honored On Birthday at Harlan Johnson Home
A birthday anniversary gathering was held at Harlan Johnson's home Monday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Victor Larsen of Llordsville, Mr and Mrs Robert Kindred and family of Central City, Mr and Mrs Don Shoup and daughter, Mr and Mrs C N Pearson, Judith Carson, Mr and Mrs E Johnson, Mr and Mrs Art Gustafson and Paul, and Mr and Mrs Robert Gustafson and Bubbie.
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Harlan Johnson
Victor Larsen
Llordsille
Robert Kindred
Central City
Don Shoup
C N Pearson
Judith Carson
E. Johnson
Clarks
Art Gustafson
Paul
Robert Gustafson
Bubbie
Dream Farm Investment Near Clarks Nebraska
Real estate listing in Merrick County near Clarks Nebraska describes a large home farm on the river bluff with 30 acres of alfalfa and crops including corn oats and wheat. Two irrigation wells 3 per acre under cultivation 65 bushels corn per acre with strong yields. Owner offers prime land at 300000 per acre with rental options and financing through a Ty cast boat seller at 2 percent amortized over 20 years.
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Platte River
Clarks, Merrick Co
Geo Beardsley
Clarks
Local social guests share Friday gatherings in Fairmont and Lincoln
M and Mrs Harold Baker of Fairmont and Mary Luft of Lincoln were Friday dinner guests in the Oscar Stromberg home. Mr and Mrs Will Green spent the day afternoon with Mr and Mrs James Green. Harold Baker of Fairmont, Mary Luft of Lincoln, and Mrs Oscar Stromberg attended a party at the home of Mrs Ansel Lindquist Friday.
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Harold Baker
Fairmont
Mary Luft
Lincoln
Oscar Stromberg
Will Green
Wins James Green
Ansel Lindquist
Birthday thanks from Mrs. McGinnis
Thank you note expressing gratitude to all who brightened a birthday with kind deeds and good wishes. Mrs. Charles McGinnis conveys appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and wishes.
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Charles McGinnis
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Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
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Polk Territory
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Floyd's
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