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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
4
The notice marks Polk Nebraska as a second class matter at the Post Office dated March 21, 1907 under act of Congress March 2, 1879.
A. E. Swanson and family left for Des Moines Iowa to attend a Baptist convention and visit relatives for two weeks. Several residents made weekend visits to Omaha Lincoln Denver Denver and Haxtun. Mildred Smith went to Lincoln to visit Chicago friends. Josephine Lindahl visited Mae in Denver. Lawrence Peterson and Ralph Kahler returned from a week auto trip to Big Springs and Burlington. J L Stouffer returned from Omaha after attending a bankers convention.
Fifteen years ago on June 24 1926 editor and Mrs Ed Runyan toured California and coast areas planning a long summer away. Lincoln visitations include Dr and Mrs Guy Spencer and daughter and Miss Helen Lind in Polk and Mr and Mrs Carl Jones with Mr and Mrs Jim Whedon. Birthday celebrations marked by Willard Tenney and J Felton. Wyoming trip for Mildred McDaniel and Mrs J E McDaniel. Willard Lindburg recovering from hospital. Ten years ago notices recall Lowell Hoover and children Holyoke visit, Isaacson Omaha trip, Dahlin moves insurance office, Evans Audubon visit, Horstman Greeley summer school, Carter family lakes Minnesota, Pearson Sidney visitors, Westfall out-of-town meetings, Alma Benson Greeley visit, Nina Tenby Haxtun visit for Earl Becker appendicitis surgery. Reception at Burke home for newlyweds Mr and Mrs George Burke.
Local church schedules include First Baptist and Hordville Baptist services with Sunday school, morning and evening worship, and midweek choirs. Other items mention card of thanks, ongoing community events, and a large family picnic celebrating long marriages and birthdays in Stromsburg and Polk City Park.
All male residents of Polk County who have reached age 21 since October 16, 1940 must register at the county court house in Osceola Nebraska between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday July 1 1941. Polk County Selective Service Board By W Heltzman Secretary.
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Mrs. Neal Doremus and Mrs. Louella Smith attended the 6th annual Convention of the Nebraska Council of Home Demonstration Clubs at Hastings. Mr and Mrs Wm Rice announce the marriage of Hazel Rice to Lieut Wm C Sanderson at Reno Nevada on January 6 now stationed at Camp Sherman. Edwin Pickerel of South Dakota called on the Scheaplers en route to California. Hulda Graneer of Anaheim visits Mrs Minnie Nicholson. luncheon hosts include Mesdames Hulda Graneer Minnie Nicholson C A Carlson Henry Reed Sadie Clark and Bob Steinbach.
Expresses gratitude for calls gifts and cards received during illness or misfortune. L E Blase thanks those who helped and says kindness will never be forgotten.
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