26 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
1
Reports state that gates at the Lake Ericson dam were washed out during Sunday's storm and the lake has drained. Lake Ericson has long served Polk County residents as a summer resort for 25 years, and the impact on the resort remains uncertain.
Samuel Goldwyn's Best Years of Our Lives drew a vast audience at Leicester Square Theatre with 37 nations represented. Attlee and Mrs. Attlee attended. proceeds from the benefit performance went to The Victory Club for ex servicemen. See Rialto Theatre Stromsburg starting June 29.
Daily social brief listing visitors to Arborville and surrounding townships. Includes Julia and Evelyn Flick with Leo Currens, Edson Wilcox of York, Alvin and Velma Peterson, Maurice Flick and son, various Sunday visits, the 20th Century Club picnic at Arborville Town Hall, Bradshaw airport view, and other neighborly gatherings at Shockeys, Wessels, Biases, Shraders, Jenson, Fisher, Bedients, Andersons, Lindbergs, Morris, and Wall households.
Local families shared visits across Polk and surrounding towns from Lincoln to Omaha and York. A series of 4-H club meetings, Homemaker projects, and community events organized by the 4-H groups showcased youth activities and county extension news with notes on awards, officers, and future demonstrations.
State health guidance on the importance of safe, well made toys for infants and young children. Emphasizes that play supports physical and mental growth, advises mothers to observe without interference, and urges durable materials, washable markings, age suitability, and toys that offer multiple uses.
Francis Micek and Emil Koziol planned to wed at St. Vincent's in Osceola. Flooding delayed their Tuesday ceremony as brake of weather forced them to fly by private plane from Columbus arriving only hours late.
Mrs. Clarence Munn and children Miss Mary Lou Munn and Miss Fisher of Central City visited Polk residents Monday evening.
Miss Charlotte Hoffer assists at the Ralph Peterson home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rahrs welcome a 141% pound baby boy named Robert Clarence born February 25 1947 at Immanuel Church. Sponsors were Mrs Walter Gerkensmeyer and Louis Driewer. Rahrs hosted relatives for the occasion. Donna Sundberg entered Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln for dental surgery. Cassye Baugh of York visited Stromberg and Merle Stromberg. Clara Anderson visited her daughter Loneta Anderson in Lincoln. Oscar Jones Joyce dined with sister Mrs Clarence. Attion and son visited North Platte relatives. S A Ramp family also visited.
Local item notes Ira Banta returning to work at the First National Bank after two months ill at home. Other mentions include Jewel Morgan at Central Electric & Gas, Laura Steever on vacation, and several travel and family updates among Stromsburg residents.
Former Nebraska governor Dwight Griswold told Congressmen in Washington that Moscow aims to induce a US withdrawal from Germany by dampening American resolve. He warned of Russia’s currency tricks in occupied zones, Mickey Mouse money and $2 billion losses, and noted plans for a new Office of Selective Service Records with a $5 million budget. Congress also approved $12 million for emergency flood control.
The first Polk County prosecution under the new drunken driver law resulted in Frank Muzny of Oklahoma City being fined 50 dollars plus costs in county court on Monday for drunken driving. His Nebraska driving license was suspended for 30 days.
Polk County enjoyed a six hour drought break Saturday night as a heavy rain added one and a half inches of moisture. No damage reported locally though the Loup River flooded farms near Columbus. Hy 81 north of the Platte River washed out and access to Columbus roads closed.
83 pupils and teachers gather for a week of Bible study memory work and singing as chimes play Jesus Loves Me. Staff includes Supt Mrs Glen Hill Secy Treas Marilyn Dahlin music Mrs Lloyd Kroger and others with a closing program planned Sunday at 8 00 PM.
Five bills from the recent session affect public school finances. Two are in effect. the remaining three take effect 90 days after passage. Bills 84 145 127 detail required publications of expenditures estimates claims summaries and board proceedings in districts by pupil count and city population.
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