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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
Farmers must sign loans or purchase agreements by June 30, 1949. Loans not completed by then will be affected. Apply at once to allow time for inspection and sampling. Purchase agreements may be made in the AAA office without inspection. Details of price support programs available at the office.
Mrs Gordon Bush and two sons stayed with her parents in Clarks. Miss Eloris Worth and Jim Hayes visited Seward friends. Roy Glasser Jr and family hosted and joined others for Sunday dinner. Bedients and Burgesses hosted kin in weekly visits. Lindburgs hosted guests. Dean Lindburg recovery noted. Idaho and California visitors also mentioned. 4 H demonstration at York noted with Sundberg and Norquest families.
Open House at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Ander son of California to celebrate their 50th anniversary on July 3 from 2 to 4 p m and again from 7 to 9 p m in Polk Nebraska hosted by Mrs L C Orendorff.
Dora Murray of Broken Bow sister of Mrs Seth Piper of Polk and former Polk County resident married June 10 to Marion Harvey of Gibbon in a local ceremony.
Miss Rose Aurora Ehn daughter of Emil Ehn Polk and Harold H Kuck son of Herman Kuck St Libory were married Sunday at 3 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Central City in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev William H Meyer of St Libory. The bride wore a satin gown with Chantilly lace and a three strand pearl necklace.
The children and spouses hosted a genuine surprise Monday evening for Mr and Mrs Henry Reed on their 37th wedding anniversary. Self invited guests served ice cream and cake.
Rosella Wilshusen was honored at a church shower at Immanuel Lutheran Church with games and a wagon pulled mock bride and groom. About 25 guests enjoyed a lunch hosted by Mrs. Carl Blase Mrs. Gilbert Reohrs Miss Annette Wilshusen and others.
Delores Harless wed Laird Hengelfelt in a double ring ceremony at Salem Lutheran Church Stromsburg on June 12 1949. Rev Thure Johnson officiated with organist Mrs Melford Carlson. vows followed by a reception in the church parlors and plans to reside in Stromsburg after a short wedding trip.
The Presbyterian church hosted the double ring ceremony for Miss Trudy Greuter and Milton Johnson Jr. at 3 pm on Sunday June 12. The bride wore slipper satin with Chantilly lace and a fingertip veil. the groom is a Stromsburg High School graduate. Over 125 guests attended the reception. couples plan to live on a Stromsburg farm.
The Polk County Extension notes 40 fields of small grains and grasses will be inspected for certified seed by Nebraska Crop Improvement Association inspectors starting around June 16 with completion by July 5 or earlier. Applications for alfalfa red clover soybeans sorghums safflower and sudan grass are due August 1 with inspections to follow. The bulletin lists Polk County farmers applying for crop certification and reports Nebraska oat crop damage from the Bar-Nun 4-H Saddle Club event and aphid infestation in southeast Nebraska with benzene hexachloride dust as the only control noted.
The Pleasant HomeMakers 4-H Club met at Shirley Hahn's home for her 14th birthday. Sondra Hill demonstrated pie crust. Gwen Fillman in Japan 4-H work was noted. Plans include speaking at upcoming Judging Day in Columbus and Demonstration Day in Osceola. Shirley Stevens earned best garden honors. Harriet Bush hosted lunch.
Will Stevens returns from York hospital to daughter Mrs. Glen Hill's home. County 4 H Demonstration Day set June 30 at the County Fair Grounds with a June 25 leader notice. District Judging for Home Economics 4 H members July 5 in Columbus. Home Agent to broadcast on KMMJ June 25 at 11 00.
Mrs John Falk of Stromsburg spoke at the WSCS June meeting at the Methodist church recounting her trip to Sweden. Stromsburg residents Mrs Albertus Larson and Mrs Maurice Lindburg Jr contributed two songs and Larson and her two children also sang. Tea was served to about 50 people by local hosts.
The Friendly Family Club met June 15 at Mrs. Victor Doremus home with all members present. Cook books were distributed and discussions on fair ideas followed a delicious lunch prepared by the hostess.
Mrs. Henry Sandell came back Friday morning from a five week vacation in California and Oregon. She visited relatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco and attended the wedding of her niece Shirley Hedeen in Portland. She saw brothers Henry Sundberg and Nathan Sundberg with their families and nephews Donald Rodine and Clarence Rodine in Portland.
The Intermediate Youth Camp began Sunday at the Camp Grounds south of Polk. Last week Hastings District Methodist church seniors met there with 75 attending. Local member Jeanelle Kroger joined last week. this week Anita Samuels Patty Kisler Sondra Hill attend along with Marlene Anderson and Billie McNaught. District Supt. Richard Carlyon of Hastings leads with several pastors and wives overseeing training meetings.
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adelson, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Adelson, and Jimmie at the Nelson home in Clarks. Nearby visits featured Mervin Shenk calling on Mrs. Margaret Newton’s family and Mrs. Norfleet. Dennis Jacobsen and baby and Mrs. Eisler’s household hosted relatives in Marquette and Lincoln.
Union Pacific altered its Polk schedule effective last Saturday. The westbound morning arrival is now one hour later and the eastbound return is one hour earlier in the evening.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday June 15. President Mrs Oscar Jones led the meeting as the nominating report announced new officers for the coming year: President Mrs Oscar Jones Vice President Mrs Sylvia Sandell Secretary Mrs Ivan Cramer Treasurer Mrs Everette Green. Committees were formed for a picnic and silverware purchase. A lunch for 25 members followed hosted by Mrs Frank Bolton Mrs Claire Willits Mrs Sarah Williams Mrs Ralph Upton and Mrs Nellie Nelson.
Miss Jonelle Kruse of Seattle spends the summer with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bratger and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Lytle visit from Saturday to Monday with relatives in York. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wurtz and Daniel visited the Wall family at Hampton Sunday evening.
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