Progress Files highlights from seven years ago
Summary of social notes dated seven years ago including anniversaries births marriages and relocations. Ester Lackey attended their in law’s 50th anniversary in Fremont February 20. Loretta Micken wed Lt Edgar H Rhode February 22 at Copperas Cove Texas. Frank Ostrander welcomed a baby girl February 26. P A Hanquist celebrated his 83rd birthday February 26. C N Cramer bought W C Steele property moving planned for April. Raymond Kauth and family welcomed a baby boy in Pasadena California. Jimmie Adelson held a birthday party at school. Harold Schultz took a job with a wholesale feed firm in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Lackey
Lackey
Fremont
Loretta Micken
Edgar H. Rhode
Fred Rhode
Copperas Cove
Texas
Frank Ostrander
P. A. Hanquist
A. F. Swanson
E. W. Hahn
Jimmie Adelson
Harold “Heavy” Schultz
Los Angeles
Local chronology of accidents weddings and events from 20 years ago
Twenty years ago Ray Myers injured his shoulder in a hunting accident with Don Newton. William A. Stevens broke his left leg when his horse slipped and fell. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Brauer marked 37 years of marriage February 25 with a family surprise. Clite Cramer broke his arm again after removing a cast at York Hospital. H. M. McGuffin offered a load of cobs for a Progress subscription. Miss Helga Johnson wed Mr. Lloyd Widga at the Methodist parsonage February 22. The WCTU held a medal contest and posture exhibit at the Methodist Church with competitors Billy Allison Irene Whitacre Betty Alfred Ruth Johnson Max Peterson Ross Goethe Merlin Wright Betty Newton Welcome Willits Cleo Davis Dorothy Felton Harry Davidson Burdette Peterson Dean McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Myers
J. B. Myers
Don Newton
William A. Stevens
H. G. Brauer
Clite Cramer
York Hospital
H. M. McGuffin
Helga Johnson
Lloyd Widga
Methodist Parsonage
WCTU
Methodist Church
Billy Allison
Irene Whitacre
Betty Alfred
Ruth Johnson
Max Peterson
Ross Goethe
Merlin Wright
Betty Newton
Welcome Willits
Cleo Davis
Dorothy Felton
Harry Davidson
Burdette Peterson
Dean McGinnis
Prices of 1924 Ford plus local society notes
Thirty years ago the 1924 Ford sold for 295 dollars with starter and demountable rims extra at 85. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs John Myers on March 2. School board terms of A. W. Shafer and Harry A. Johnson were ending. Village Trustees listed H G Brauer Phillip Sack Oscar Strand R. J. Allison and Albert Peterson. Oscar and Mrs. Anderson were honored at a home reception for their recent marriage. Charlie Dahlgren followed political news by radio as Mrs. Dahlgren listened to music. A C Quillen ran Polk Barber Shop and R H Thesin sold Buicks. Victor Anderson and Sons offered wallpaper. Archie Knerr drove the Motor Inn oil wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
John Myers
A. W. Shafer
Harry A. Johnson
Board of Education
H G Brauer
Phillip Sack
Oscar Strand
R. J. Allison
Albert Peterson
Charlie Dahlgren
Local moves and community notices in Merrick County
Richard Johnson and family relocated from Polk route 1 to Stromsburg route 4. Dean Mooney hosted a steak fry for boys and girls basketball teams. Residents Ramona Saint Hazel Young Land Sarah Harriet Burgess Robert Merchant and Velma Blair of Arborville are recovering from measles. Executrix discharge set for March 19 1954 at 10 AM with court appearance and contest rights. Dated February 17 1954. (SEAL) L. M. Merrick County Judge Feb 25 March 4 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Polk
Stromsburg
Dean Mooney
Ramona Saint
Hazel Youngland
Sarah Harriet Burgess
Robert Merchant
Velma Blair
Arborville
L. M. Merrick
Study class meeting at Sundberg home with Adelson
The WSCS study class of the Methodist Church gathered at the home of Mrs. Albert Sundberg with Mrs. Leslie Adelson as co-hostess. Fifteen members attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
The
Methodist Church
Albert Sundberg
Leslie Adelson
Notice of Final Account in Hall Estate
In the county court of Polk County Nebraska the Executrix filed a final account and report of administration in the matter of the estate of Nils Hall deceased. A petition for final settlement and allowance of the account was presented along with a decree determining heirship and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Nils Hall
State of
Notice to Creditors Arthur C. Anderson Estate
The State of Nebraska informs creditors that a county court hearing will be held June 21, 1954 to hear and allow claims against the estate. Claims must be filed by June 19, 1954 or be forever barred. Dated February 19, 1954. L. M. Merrick (SBAL)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Arthur C. Anderson
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Minneapolis-Moline Parts
Buick
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Clarks
Central City
Philco Freezer
Oscar Anderson
C. A. Carlson
Asia
Dekalba
Quality
Hatchery
Columbus
Lynn Brigham
Shelby
Ss. J. Hardless
Stanley Harless
Gresham
Earl O. Bond
Osceola
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County Court OF
Chicky
Farmers Co-op Grain Association
Special
T. M. McCalla
Gist Agricultural Research Administration
Wed
Stromsburg High School
Chamber of Commerce
Soil Conservation Service Extension Service
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