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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
1
Arnold Isaacson, recovering from pneumonia in Omaha, received a large assortment of toys and cards mailed by many friends in Polk. He will likely question the generosity yet be glad he is on the road to recovery.
The article notes the high school lacks enough classrooms to accommodate the student body. It highlights that about 60 percent of high school pupils are tuition students and warns the number could rise without proper accommodations and teachers.
The district outlines a funding plan beginning the year with a $25,000 expenditure for a new addition and building alterations. A federal grant covering 45 percent or about $11,250 would leave $13,750 to be financed locally. After subtracting a $8,000 balance, about $5,000 remains and could be covered by a $7,000 bond to be repaid in eight years with no tax increase.
The passage warns that if Polk does not address the question now it may lose a direct government grant opportunity. It notes that later, as the issue grows sharper, taxpayers would bear the burden of funding a new school.
Voter eligibility includes U S citizens aged 21 or older who have resided in the district forty days and own property assessed in the district or have a spouse whose property is assessed in the district or have children of school age in the district. Voters are urged to attend the polls at the school house district No 72 between 4 P M and 8 P M Friday March 12 to vote for the bonds and tax.
Residents and relatives from Arborville Polk York Stromsburg and surrounding areas visited family homes and attended social gatherings. Notable events include a chivari surprise for a newly married couple the 20th Century Club meeting in Arborville and multiple family dinners and weekend visits across towns such as Aurora Goehner Bradshaw and Marquette along with updates on moves and guest gatherings.
Public Auction set for Saturday March 13 at 1 p.m. to sell household effects. The residence property tied to the sale will also be offered. Kenneth Samuels of Hordville will cry the sale.
Mr and Mrs Howard Herbes and Junior were business visitors at Omaha Friday and Saturday A large group of farmers attended the Tractor Show and Demonstration presented by R H Thesing on Monday A luncheon was served at noon followed by a picture show at the Viking Hall
Grand Island honors Mr. and Mrs. George Reed on their thirtieth anniversary with friends from Loup City Hampton and Hordville among the attendees. The gathering included a dinner at six and a three tier angel food cake baked by their granddaughter Mrs Neil McNaught. A bouquet was presented to the couple as guests departed wishing many more happy years together.
W A Wurtz I T Samuelson and F Dahlin attended a Stromsburg Masonic meeting Tuesday. A reception honored Dr W V Sharp the lodge’s oldest member since joining 50 years ago. He received a Jordan Bronze Medal and a 50 year Service pin from the Grand Lodge of Nebraska.
Ronald Lee Rudden of Central City, four, died after a truck struck their car from the rear. His parents, Axel and Mrs. Rudden, and grandparents in Stromsburg and Polk area mourn his loss. Funeral at First Baptist Church Polk. burial in LaClede Cemetery.
Johnson Bros Chevrolet delivered cars to Mrs Hugh Turner Dr J B Williams David Beck and Van Lindgren last week. The small son of Mr and Mrs Melbourne Erickson underwent an operation at Grand Island hospital Tuesday morning. Dr J B Williams assisted with the operation. Mr and Mrs Dana Shostrom entertained at a St Patrick party Friday evening. Those present were Mr and Mrs Geo Phillip Mr and Mrs Leroy Samuelson Mr and Mrs James Stroup Mr and Mrs Irvin Anderson Miss Ferne Samuelson and Will Shostrom. A delicious lunch evening. Mr and Mrs M G Lindburg entertained in honor of their son Dales birthday anniversary Friday evening: Mr and Mrs Henry Horstman Mr and Mrs Carl Steelquist Ferne Schweitzer and Agnes Olson. The District Basketball Tournament was held at Benedict last weekend Polk met Gresham opening evening and lost 28 to 22. The following gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Gustafson. On Sunday in honor of their fifty first wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Sterling Nelson of Stromsburg Mr and Mrs Carroll Erickson of Hordville Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gustafson and Mr and Mrs Oscar Gustafson. Mr and Mrs Pete Schrader and family were Central City visitors Monday evening. FOR SALE 1936 seed corn test 29 percent. Ralph Glasser Polk phone 4621.
A roundup of weekend and weekday visits in Hordville Madison Aurora and nearby areas includes Miss Lois Cole and Miss Margaret Seaquist visiting, families hosting, and travel stops. Attendees include Effie Holmes Verna Erickson Harriet Ang Attended meeting by Deputy State Superintendent Dienst. The Black King wedding and other genealogical mentions noted.
Sunday gatherings fill the Swede Home area with visits to and from Stromsburg Lincoln and Osceola. Families share dinners and birthdays while the Swede Home Ladies Aid plans a church parlors meeting and rehearsals.
The father and son banquet Tuesday night drew over one hundred attendees at the Methodist Church. The Polk Commercial Club met in connection, with Rev. Pengelly as toast master and N. W. Gaines of the State University Extension Department delivering the main address. The Ladies Aid group organized the event.
Norma Cope of Trumbull and Ardyce Gilna of Hastings advanced to finals in two college debate tournaments. The undefeated Hastings team competed in an invitation meet hosted by the University of Town, drawing participants from nine states. Cope, daughter of Rev Harry Cope, previously lived in this area with her mother after her father’s death.
Clifford Erickson visits with his mother at Nebraskan campus. Barber Bros. upgrade station with four new metering pumps costing about 1000 dollars. Residents visited Lincoln and Omaha over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Herry Palmer return to Decatur Illinois after illness in Stromsburg. Mrs Clarence Nuquist visits from Sumner. Local gatherings include a dinner hosted by the Nelsons and Ericksons with guests from Illinois and Osceola. A Nebraska University choir performs at Free Mission Church drawing multiple church attendance. Betsy Jane Wright of York visits. Prayer meeting at Baptist church hosted by the Myers. Aldrich family planning move to Ted Noriné farm near Polk. For sale two stacks of alfalfa at 12 dollars per ton.
Marriage licenses issued this week include Elsworth J. Rogers of York and Chantotte L. Watson of Waco, and William J. Swoboda and Regina Graus of Denver who were married by the county judge. Lincoln visitors Mrs. Harold Reed and her mother join a string of social and family activities including Bible conference attendance, bridge clubs, and local visits across Aurora, Omaha, and David City.
The Evangelical Free Churches of Nebraska convene this week March 11 to 14 at the Free Mission Church. The conference features devotional services, business sessions, Swedish and gospel messages by pastors and visiting speakers in multiple sessions across Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Polk County farmers union calls its first quarterly convention for March 17 1937 at 8:00 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall Polk Nebraska. President H G Keeney of the State Union will be guest speaker on cooperation with reports from delegates and Y F D delegate. Visitors invited.
A promotional note describes a combined subscription offer listing The Lincoln Daily Star and magazines such as McCall's Pictorial Review Capper's Farmer for four dollars ninety cents a year with a seven dollar value. It mentions add-ons and Sunday delivery options and directs readers to subscribe direct or via The Progress office.
Five new books were purchased for the library this week: An American Doctor's Odyssey by Victor Heiser. They found Atlantis by Dennis Wheatley. Rather Abraham by Irving Bachelor. Around the World In Eleven Years by Faith John and Richard Abbe. The Fighting Angel by Pearl S. Buck. Community visits and birthday celebrations fill weekend scenes with family and neighbors in Lincoln area towns.
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