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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1920

Page

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Community Notes and Local Visits in Central City

Mrs Gee Calhoon and children moved to town. Various residents and visitors are listed including Mrs Harry Johnson, Miss Evelyn Jones visiting her grandmother Mrs Putman, and others from Wahoo Madison Stromsburg Lincoln and Omaha. A film and dance event at Donelson Theatre with Charlie Chaplin in A Days Pleasure and a Viking Theatre dance with Shim's Harmony Trio are announced.

Gee Calhoon Harry Johnson Evelyn Jones Putman Shannon Shafer Dan Boeler Son Wahoo Fred Hargis Madison Z. F. Myers Dave Carlson Nannie Gustafson Central City Willard Tenney Haxtun Colo Robert Shafer’s Emil Lind Emma Stromsburg Charlie Chaplin Donelson Theatre

Revival At Local Baptist Church Draws Big Attendance

The Baptist Church reports a two week revival despite cold and illness. Attendance Monday night was the largest in church history. An all day Friday meeting with dinner on the ground, 10 o'clock start, followed by Semmly night and booster events. The revival closes on Sunday with a grand final day.

The Baptist Church

Local Notes and Travels Across Nebraska Towns

A busy roundup of town residents visiting relatives and attending events from Osceola to Central City. Attendees include Harl Clark, Bert Cummings, Misses Mae McGuffin and Sven Halden, and A. Dornburg family. Also mentions sales, relocations, and entertainment plans at Viking and Donelson Theatre.

A. Dornburg A. B. Nelson Chappel Hugo Flodman Osceola Bert Cummings Omaha Maggie Tillery Lexington Harl Clark Central City Harry Dahlgren Rosedale Shafer’s Grocery Charlotte Reece Shelby Helen Richmond

Community Day Services Announces Church Dinner Closure

Community Day Services at the Baptist church on Friday March 12 invites all to dinner. Several local businesses and individuals signaled closing time from noon to 30 o'clock P M. This notice lists many names including Sack Lumber & Coal Co A O Monson Co Polk Realty Co David Anderson Strand Lumber Co and others.

the Baptist Church

England's War Secretary Chooses a Ford Car

Winston Churchill, as Secretary of War for Britain, favors economy and buys a smaller car. He replaces his Rolls Royce with a Ford after evaluating options that are low in price and upkeep.

England Ford Winston Churchill Burgland Lord Churchill

Local Social and Theatre Notes from Central City

Ernest Olson and son were on the sick list last week. Mrs. &. B. Smith visited Central City Friday. Roy Mitchell accepted a position with R. H. Thesing. Ted Smith rode to Lincoln Friday morning. John Thelander ill with small pox and home quarantined. The Novelty Four entertainers appear at Viking theatre Friday evening March 19. Missionary society of the M. E. church was entertained at Mrs. C. E. Putman’s home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. August Miller assisted. After business, refreshments were served.

Raymond Peterson Ernest Olson BE. Smith Roy Mitchell R. H. Thesing Ted Smith Lincoln John Thelander Viking Theatre Missionary Society of the M. E. Church C. E. Putman August Miller

Card of Thanks for family losses from Jackson family

We thank all who assisted us during our little son’s illness and death and at our father’s death. Our heartfelt thanks go to those sending flowers, singers, and minsters. Mr and Mrs R C Jackson Andrew WS Jackson Geo B E Jackson Elton G Jackson

R.C. Jackson Andrew, WS Jacksoni Geo. BE. Jackson Elton G- Jackson

Ford Prices Since March First Delivered to Customers

Ford price list shows various models and tires with costs from 668.17 to 1033.60 dollars. Bauder & Son promotes full Ford service as the two babies of Mr and Mrs Elmer Knorr were ill. Ellen Johnson traveled to Stromsburg to visit her father preparing to depart for California. note mentions Pure Food Grocery orders.

Ford Bauder & Son Ellen Johnson Stromsburg California

Central City Concert Highlight by Cockle's Orchestra

Music by Cockle's Orchestra performs in Central City on Wednesday March 17, delivering a lively program for local listeners.

Central City Cockle

Polk County Notices and Classified Fragments

Fragmentary notices announce ads for realty and loans, local services, and a few personal items. Obituary notes A W Jackson of Ainsworth Nebraska dies at 64 with surviving sons and daughters. burial follows in Ainsworth cemetery.

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Mae Lindahl Greeley Neb Earl Becker Monroe Polk Milling Co Martin Jones Frog Pond Neva Hill Mrs. M. G. Macleod W. A C. H. Lindburg Alex Lind Minnesota Morris Clifford W. F. Nieman T. A. James Joe Hoover Polk Harry Harris Haxtum Colorado Lewis Gion Palmer R. C. Riley Craig H. E. Curren A. Bauder Harlan Iowa Shim Lyceum Florence Reed Oscar Dahlin Arthur Graybill David City Engineer Graff Mae McGuffin Sven Halden Ervin Dornburg Claus Peterson Grand Island C. E. Jones I. P. Cypher G. L. Dorsey R. C. Jackson Riverdale L. L. Parrish J.S. C. Green A. D. Neal Beatrice Mr. Neal Union Pacific Red River Ohio Pure Food Grocery A.C. Lindburg Charles Chappell Vern Lindburg Dahlgren Rystrom Company Archie Linburg Fort Omaha France Nebraska Rome Miller Rome Mrs. Elmer Knorr Liberty Hall George‘Dahlgren Polk’ Realty Bank of Polk Liberty Bonds Apex Vacuum Cleaners F. Graff J. R. Leibee Republic Goodrich F. O Johnson A. G. Lindburg Maui A.W. Jackson R C. Jackson New York Ainsworth Nebr Harry L. Shafer Jeweler Hokensert Arthur Hokenson Propr Modern Polk, Nebraska
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