Churches hold regular services in Hordville region
Local church notices list schedules for Hordville Baptist Free Methodist Evangelical Free and First Baptist churches. Services include morning worship Sunday school and midweek prayer meetings.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
8
Ministers Host Quarterly Conference at Swede Plain Polk
Rev A C Bates notes Dr A Hunter will visit Swede Plain on Sunday June 24 for a quarterly conference and Polk for evening worship with reports of the year's work. Services list morning worship at Swede Plain 10 Communion at 11 Church School 3 and Polk 10 Church School 11 Morning Worship 8 30 with quarterly conference. Youth Fellowship Thursday 8 pm. Welcome to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
H. M. Williamson
Evangelical Free Church
Milford E. Olson
Polk
Swede Plain
A. C. Bates
A . Hunter
Hunter
Hordville
Local News Roundup From Osceola to North Platte
Miss Hazel Carlson and daughter visited Osceola on Thursday. Havens residents fished in a flooded Prososki farm pasture after heavy rains last week. Judy Werth had a tonsil operation at Stromsburg hospital Friday. Arthur and Mrs. Anderson of York moved into a east Polk property vacated by Edith Goethe Thursday. Marjorie Warnick of North Platte visited her parents Bert and Mrs. Warnick. sister Muriel will stay through summer. Walter Grobe and two daughters of Omaha spent several days visiting J L Stouffer's home before part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Carlson
Osceola
Havens
Prososki
Judy Werth
Stromsburg
Arthur Anderson
York
East Polk
Edith Goethe
Marjorie Warnick
North Platte
Bert Warnick
Muriel
Walter Grobe
Omaha
J. L. Stouffer
Thomas Hulme
Bellview
T D Otte
C W Beckner
Walter Fisher
Junior Hulme
George Otte
Arborville
Will Cline
Grant Johnson
Ted Otte
A. S Torrell
Lynn Irwin
F E Merchant
Duane Sterner
Kingston
Grand Island
Floyd Merchant
Auvrey Barr
Geraldine Miller
Hillis Sterner
Denver
Colo
Russel Lovell
Scottsbluff
Maurice Flick
C A Kemner
T M Scott
Aurora
Wayne Lindholm
C W Reckner
Otte
District 61
E. B Koon
Daniel Graves
Byrd Shrum
J.vle Cockle
Harvey Weorthner
Dave Letter
Stanley Peterson
W J Fisher
Ralph Fisher
Pfe
Lee Morris
Williams Field
Arizona
Pfc
Lauren Calhoon
Benedict
Harold
Floyd Bittinger
D. (. Morris
Charles Norquest
P T Wurtz
Polk
Rodger Werner
Deshler
Russel Lowell
Robert Merchant
Charles Widga
Richard Widga
Lincoln
Bil Jones
Palmer
Merle Stromberg
Social visits and a children's program in York area
Mr and Mrs Harry Carlson stayed with Bill Ellsworth in Osceola Sunday. Chris Wahl and family visited J L Stouffer in York. Military families and others gathered for dinner at Gilbert Blase home near Hordville. MFE Sunday School pupils and teachers performed a children’s day program in York at the Mother’s Jewel Home. Mrs James from Palmers visited Merle Stromberg’s home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carlson
Bill Ellsworth
Osceola
Chris Wahl
York
J L. Stouffer
Bob Dahlberg
Cpl Donavin Widga
Lloyd Kroger
Jeanelle
Gilbert Blase
Hordville
MFE
Mother’s Jewel
James of
Palmers
Merle Stromberg
Crowded Weekend Visits Across Arborville and Surrounding Towns
Arborville residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with gatherings at the homes of Otte, Beckner, Fisher, and Reckner families. Reunions occurred in York and Grand Island. Friends and relatives from Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, Scottsbluff, Benedict, Deshler, and Williams Field passed through for dinners, tea, and shared photographs at multiple homes.
Servicemen Transfers and Homecomings Reported
Ensign Reuben Meline moves from Florida to San Francisco while Mervin Runquist returns to Salinas after a 15 day stay with his mother Mrs. Grace Runquist in Stromsburg. Pvt Randall Runquist transfers to Fort Lewis to serve in the Medical Corps. Ross Goethe Jr describes pre V E Day operations near Hitler’s hideout in Austria and Nazi camps observed by an American soldier. Robert Baack notes transfer from Fort Knox to a Medical Detachment in the Pacific. Rex Hancock Snc has just returned from overseas duty and visits his wife and son Floyd Rodine on furlough at the Bodine home in Hordville. Maurice Lindburg and family hear Maurice Jr has arrived in the States and expects to be home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set Mervin Runquist
Salinas
California
Grace Runqist
Stromsburg
Runquist
Pvt
Randall Runquist
Fort Lewis
Washington
Ross Goethe, Jr
Army of Occupation
Austria
Giltner
Hitler
Rex Hancock
Floyd Rodine
Clarence Bodine
Hordville
Pratt Kansas
Maurice Lindburg
Maurice Jr
States
Nelson Ekstrand reunion draws relatives to Osceola park
The annual Nelson and Ekstrand reunion was held at Osceola park on Sunday June 17 with about 40 relatives attending a basket dinner at noon. Attendees traveled from Stromsburg Polk Kearney Minneapolis Topeka and Lincoln among others. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Spire of Kearney Dr and Mrs W B Riley of Minneapolis Rev and Mrs Paul Lemke and daughter and others from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Steele
van Nuys
Calif
Park
Nelson and Ekstrand
Osceola Park
Joe Spire
Kearney
Stromsburg
Polk
W B Riley
Minneapolis
Ames Lind
A. M Johnson
Richard Johnson
Roy Ehn
Mitchel
Neb
Harold Carlson
Emil Ehn
Leopold Werth
Hampton
Robert Steenbeck
Elmer Hanquist
Si Cook
Hugo Bodine
Turlock
California
Reuben Hanquist
Charles Whittemore
Vergil Kisler
Lincoln
Donald Hanquist
Imogene
Conrad
Will Green
Raymond Peterson
Rodger Gustafson
C. R. Peterson
Osceola
Chris Wahl
York
Hennie Seymour
Benita Jo Anderson
Rockford
Ill
Loneta Anderson
Ludwig Widga
Jim Schneider
Floyd Morris
Chapman
Chalmer Daniel
Havens
Walter Widga
Clem Meerkatz
Clara Anderson
F P Anderson
Richard Widga
Cpl Donivan Widga
Stromsburg Notes Show Families Visiting From Nearby Towns
Miss Ruth Swanson of York spends a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Swanson. Billy Johnson from California heads home after a month with Polk County relatives. Denah Samelson of Lincoln visits relatives here and in Polk Set. Ralph Johnson from Van Nuys arrives for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Emil Johnson. Pvt Eva Olson from St Joseph spends a 14 day furlough with her parents. Father’s Day dinner hosts include A P Freeman and family, Don Freeman, Chas Colberg and Myron Colberg families, plus Hilda Thelanier and Clarence Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Swanson
Lincoln Tel & Tel Co
York
Fred Swanson
Billy Johnson
California
Polk County
P A Sundberg
Denah Samelson
Lincoln
Polk
Ralph Johnson
van Nuys
Emil & F Johnson
Wilbur Whitacre
Polk Set
Johnson
Montgomery
Alabama
Eva Olson
St Joseph
Missouri
J Ju Olson
Andrew Freeman
P_ Freeman
Anna Freeman
County Extension News on oat varieties and crop certification
Improved resistant oat varieties Tama Boone Cedar and Marion should stand longer to avoid spoilage and yield loss. Walter Gray, inspector for the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association, visits counties to certify wheat and brome. Pawnee wheat looks good with one disqualified planting for Heary Cross and noxious weeds. Breeders increased from 3 in 1944 to 43 in 1945. certified seed bags on display. Rye presence in Polk County wheat raises milling and seed concerns. rye-wheat up-weights from tests show low rye percentages in harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Cedar
Marion
Walter Gray
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Gray
Nebraska
Polk County
Swede Home Tale Highlights Local Shifts and Celebrations
Miss Lorraine Larson returns to Omaha duties after a week at her parents home. Sgt. Rodger Shaw of Portland, Oregon, recently returned from two years overseas in Italy, celebrated at a picnic in York Park with family and friends. The Ekstrom family observed their Silver Wedding Anniversary with a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Art Ekstrom, featuring a three tier cake baked by Mrs Clarence Carlson of Os.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Larson
Omaha
Clarence Larson
Frank Bolton
York Park
Rodger Shaw
Portland
Oregon
Set. Shaw
Italy
Mary Alice Ekstrom
Orpha Ekstrom
Fremont
Art Ekstrom
Clarence Carlson
Osceola
Project Club Members Attend District Conference
Polk County project club members attended the District Conference in Norfolk on Tuesday. Morning speaker Lydia Ann Lynde from Washington DC spoke on Living and Growing in Today's Family. Luncheon honored Miss Mary-Ellen Brown. Afternoon involved group discussions planning year demonstrations. Attendees included Nelle Wisely George Locke Arthur Deeter George Irland Joe Schott Eva Bute Hattie Newman Bather Myers Fred Johnson Rex Brigham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Project Club
Norfolk
Lydia Ann Lynde
Washington, D. C
Rex Brigham
Shelby
Mary-Ellen Brown
Nelle Wisely
George Locke
Arthur Deeter
George Irland
Joe Schott
Eva Bute
Osceola
Hattie Newman
Bather Myers
Fred Johnson
Stromsburg
Polk County REA Seeks to Extend Electric Lines
Farmers urged to apply at Stromsburg office before July 1 to join extended power service plans. Neighbors encouraged to sign up. rush to ensure inclusion as materials and labor become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
REA
Stromsburg
Public health tips urge tidy streets and flyproof privies
Common sense cleanliness and sound public health practices go hand in hand. Alleys and streets free from rubbish reduce flies. Rural residents should use flyproof privies because insanitary ones can be a source of health problems.
How clean is your town water milk and food really
The piece urges citizens to inspect water supplies dairies and eateries for cleanliness. It stresses clean sourcing well maintained facilities pasteurization proper bottling and rigorous kitchen hygiene including covered storage refrigeration hot washing and scalding to ensure safe food and drink.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hordville Baptist Church
Edick A. Anderson
Bible School
First Baptist Church
Paul Lemke
Winnie Lind
Lloyd Jind
Rockies
All Star
Sally O’rourke
Alan Ladd
Gall Russell
Jay
Thurgs
Babes
Arborville News
Ensign Reuben Meline
Florida
San Francisco
Robert Baack
Ft Knox Ky
The
Pacific
Logal News
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Chas. E. Sandall
Nebraska Committee
U. S. Brewers Foundation
Charles E Sandall
First National
J. P. Johnson
Ney
NY NW
Clarks Bridge
Mills & Mills
Telephone
Myron G. Johnson
Tel
Message
ARTI
Falstaff Brewing Corp
Omaha, Neb
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