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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
Miss Francis Collett and Alvin Smith were married Sunday March 2 at four in Zion Lutheran Church near Tampton. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Degner with Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The couple will reside on a Polk County area farm.
Ernest McBride a young farm hand on the Gilbert Benson farm south of Polk was placed on probation by District Judge Landis at Aurora for 28 months after a recent arrest for stealing grain and seed valued at 180 dollars. Under parole he must report to Sheriff Andrews and repay Benson at 300 dollars per month.
A hunt for coyote and rabbit is set for Sunday March 9 in Clear Creek precinct starting 12 30 PM at Eller's Hall four miles east and six and a half miles north of Osceola. Proceeds fund equipment for shelter belts. John M Staros elk chairs the Clear Creek Tree Committee and calls Polk County hunters to attend.
Emil Meerkatz, 61, prominent Polk farmer, died suddenly at his home Tuesday morning of likely heart failure. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters. Funeral services are pending. obituary to follow next week. Polk grades runner up in county tournament defeated Osceola 17 to 12 to reach finals at Stromsburg February 26 27, losing 18 to 8 in the final. Williams led Polk with 10 points in the Osceola game Pierson starred for Stromsburg in the second round Osceola beat Shelby for Consolation T Honors.
A local bowling alley opened last month and now draws busy crowds every evening. Saturdays see near full occupancy with no vacant lanes, and owners expect the popular venue to remain a strong but temporary fixture in the city until business shifts to newer areas.
The Polk Woman's Club met at Mrs C F Alfred's home on Tuesday afternoon in an all-hostess format. President Mrs Oscar Jones led the business session while Alison hosted a music period and quiz on music. A program on the Story Of Banking featured Isaacson explaining modern banking followed by an open forum. Eighteen members and guests enjoyed a tasty lunch.
Mrs Edgar Wisely of Osceola received a prize trip to 4 H club week at the Nebraska College of Agriculture in June. The Burlington Railroad offers the trip to Lincoln plus a quarter of the club week registration fee for top 4 H leaders from 64 Nebraska counties. Similar awards are planned for leaders along Burlington routes next year.
Ida S. Riley Curren Henderson born October 24 1861 in Colbrook Ohio died February 25 1941 at her Polk Nebraska home aged 79 years 4 months 4 days. She married Joseph Curren in 1879 with four children and later Monroe Henderson. funeral at Polk Methodist Church conducted by Rev Longacre with interment at Beulah Nebr cemetery. She leaves sons H E Curren J S Curren L B Curren sister Mina Edgar brother R C Riley eleven grandchildren five great grandchildren.
A gathering of friends and neighbors celebrated Mr and Mrs A Scheapler's thirty fifth wedding anniversary at their Arborville home last Sunday. Attendees hosted by the couple shared refreshments and warm greetings while family and friends from York and nearby communities joined in the event.
Henry Reed and Bill Garling will auction their buildings and poultry equipment at a public sale in South Pay on Saturday March. A complete list appears elsewhere in this issue.
The University of Nebraska College of Business Administration sponsors a Lincoln conference on Interterritorial Freight Rates. Prominent speakers include David E. Lillenthal TVA Henry A. Palmer editor Traffic World and L C Sorrell University of Chicago. The event aims to address the national transport problem benefiting the Midwest. Students note Nebraskan scholars contribute to economics and public service, with University and state links highlighted.
Mrs Oscar Stromberg of near Polk spent Tuesday afternoon with her mother Mrs Emma M Peterson. York visitors included Robert Zier and family, who returned home after weekend at Arthur Hultquist and George Zier homes. Other gatherings featured Mrs George Malek Osceola calling on the Hultquists, and multiple families visiting in York Corning Loveland Omaha.
A caucus at the school house elected A Isaac son as chairman and Albert Sundberg as secretary. Nominations included Frank Davis Oscar Sundberg Elwood Sandell and W F Metzgar. Metzgar declined and Mrs Paul Strand was named to fill the vacancy. At the village caucus Carl Steelquist presided with Frank Davis as secretary. nominees were Albert Sundberg Glen Hill W P Miller and R E Dahlin.
A Polk County farmer advertised a lost dog in the Polk Progress. The dog is returned, bringing joy to the farmer and his young son who grieved the loss. The item illustrates how local advertising can pay off.
A. Hanquist, long time Pota resident, marked his eightieth birthday with a quiet at home observance Friday. His daughter Ebba hosted a dinner Saturday with relatives and friends including Anderson, Granath, Johnson, Mabel, Carlson, Harolds, and the Hanquist family among others. The Progress extends congratulations to the venerable gentleman.
Several Polk county farmers became landowners March 1 under the farm tenancy plan or Bankhead Jones act. Buyers include Van Bush Polk who purchased the John Ehn estate and H F Tewell who took the Warner Samuel son farm.
Mrs Arthur Ikstrom will entertain the High Prairie Club at her home this Friday March 7. Dorcas meets Friday March 14. Bertha Anderson and Lillie Chindgren host. A program on Missionary work in India. Bud Bolton from Grand Island visited home over weekend. Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson with Mrs Axel Fredrickson guests. Andrew Peterson home visit. Choir practice Sunday at 2 pm. Arthur Ekstrom Brent McBeth Clarence Larson Ansel Fredrickson Raymond Johnson were Lincoln visitors. Oscar Fredrickson Ansel and Kenneth Peterson visited Columbus Saturday.
A large Polk County delegation heard Harry N. Schooler, Corn Belt AAA director, speak in Kearney or Fremont on February 26. He urged farm unity to secure farm homes and protect AAA gains amid wartime challenges and anticipated postwar issues, citing cooperation as essential for farm stability and progress. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Staroscik, Mr and Mrs Roy Grossnicklaus, Mr and Mrs Herman Jones, and many others from Polk, Osceola, Columbus, Stromsburg, Ulysses, Shelby, and surrounding areas.
Miss Leila Reeb of Polk will join the Progress office as news reporter next week. She will replace Miss Lois Cockle who has resigned from the position.
Polk Grades beat Bradshaw Grades 17 to 7 after noon Tuesday. Grimes scored 8 for Polk and Williams 4 while Tracy had 5 for Bradshaw. Miller and Lindberg contributed on defense as all Polk substitutes played. It was Polk’s 9th win in 11 games.
Miss Ruth Johnson daughter of H B Johnson and Harold Cramer son of Mr and Mrs H A Cramer wed Monday afternoon at the County Judge's office in Grand Island. They are accompanied by Cliff Cramer. They will live on a farm southeast of Polk. The Progress extends best wishes.
The Illinois Flying Swedes, a crack basketball team, visit the high school gym Tuesday night at 8 for an exhibition against Phillips Overs. The Dahlauist Brothers are noted for speed and shooting and claim elite road record with a sixty five percent win rate.
Agronomy official B F Frolick will lead two Polk County crop meetings on March 11 a question box discussion on corn small grain sorghums weeds and soil and moisture conservation. Afternoon session in Osceola Courtroom at 2 00 PM and evening session at Stromsburg high school at 7 30 PM.
Polk loses last game of the season on the local floor Friday night 26 to 24 to Ulysses. Newton led Polk with 7 points, Ramsey 6, and Polk's second team won 36 to 16 to clinch the Goldenrod Conference title. Tonight Polk faces the Stromsburg Silver Creek winner at 6 15 p.m.
A group of students performed readings a play and several musical numbers at Silver Creek. The program drew strong applause signaling high enjoyment. Seniors were scheduled for class pictures on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Leo Wurtz hosted a three course turkey dinner with many guests including Mrs Carl Steelquist Mr and Mrs A Isaacson Mrs Daniels Gilbert Benson Ronald Barthold Baack Glenda Leila Sam Wall and Peggy McGinnis. The occasion marked Mrs Baack's birthday with St Patrick motif table displays and travel photos of the Bensons and Tanacsons as entertainment.
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