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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1953

Page

2

Travelers return from southern tour and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson returned last Tuesday from a tour of southern states including Florida where they visited relatives and friends of Harry on their way through Tiliness and Iowa. Marilyn was taken to Lincoln by Mr and Mrs Harvey Lind for a week with Lois Johnson. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffer Clarks and Mr and Mrs Victor Hoffer Central City were Friday evening visitors at the Chauncey Gustafson home.

Harry Anderson Florida Harry’s Tiliness Iowa Harvey Lind Marilyn Lincoln Lois Johnson Charles Hoffer Clarks Victor Hoffer Central City

School Board Proceedings March 2 1963 Meeting Ledger

The School Board met March 2 1963 at 7 30 p m with Supt Warren and six members present. A group of businessmen discussed redistricting plans. Bills were approved and warrants issued. Warren received permission for Osceola Science Clinic arrangements and signed a one year contract for 4400 99 dollars. Ballots for grade and high school teachers selected finalists, and a Commercial position was declared vacant for a qualified instructor. The board adjourned with Secretary Johnson recording the actions.

follJowins Warren Aker Kroger Nelson Green Johnon Polk Progress Pyiding Univrsity of Nebraska Schaol University Pub. Co Mn School Supply Co. Powerete. Oo Pioneer Pub. Co Touseo Ginnant, Company Toxts Southweet Pub. Co Citizens State ‘Bank, Int City Licht Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co Bolpvice Supt Warren Osceola Kenneth Reynor Henry Horstman H. B. Warren Vincent Stranberg Sandell Mabel Lucado John" Sweenie Arthur Phillips Johnson Sandel Biéon Johnson

W S C S Holds Meeting With World Day of Prayer Notes

The W S C S met at the Methodist Church on March 4 with donations of 5 dollars to Heart Drive and Red Cross. Mrs Ollie Johnson led Africa lessons and presented A Lamp Unto My Feet with Mrs Chas Lytle. World Day of Prayer featured Walk as Children of Light led by Mrs Ilos Ostberg. others joined in singing and hosting a luncheon. Ralph Branting and wife visited Martin Ueckert's Jeward home.

W.S.C.S Methodist Church Heart Drive Red Cross Ollie Johnson Mervin Samuels Oscar Sundberg Chas. Lytle Ilos Ostberg Leslie Adelson James Lindburg Lloyd Kroger Mmes Paul Strand Albert Lundberg Robert Gustafson Earl Stevens Ralph Branting Martin Ueckert Jeward

American Legion Club 160 Applies for Polk Beer License

The American Legion Club No. 160 filed an application for a on sale beer license at Lot 9 Block 3 East Main Street Polk Village Nebraska. Objections must be on or before 7 30 p m Tuesday April 7 1953 to Village Clerk prior to a special Board of Trustees meeting to consider the application.

American Legion Club No. 160 East Main Street Polk Polk County Nebraska

Polk village beer license application filed for Polk site

L C Niendorff has filed an application for a Retail License of Beer for off sale and on sale at Lot 24 Block 11 West Main Street Polk Village Polk County Nek later than 7 30 pm on Tuesday session to consider this application Eldon Johinson Village Clerk.

L.C. Niendorff West Main Street Polk Polk County Nebraska Eldon Johinson

Notice of Application Sale in Polk Village

W J Johnson filed an application for sale at Lot 10 Block 3 East Main Street Village of Polk Polk County Nebraska. Village trustees will meet in special session no later than 7 30 p m on Tuesday April 7 1953 to consider the application. 212 Eldon Johnson.

W J Johnson Block 3 East Main Street Polk Polk County Nebraska Eldon Johnson

Estate of William A. Stevens hearing on July 6 1953

Creditors of the estate of William A. Stevens must file claims in Polk County Court by July 3 1953 or be forever barred. Hearing to adjust and allow all filed claims set for July 6 1953 in the County Court Room. Dated March 6 1953. (SEAL) L. M. Merrick County Judge.

Polk County Nebraska William A. Stevens L. M. Merrick County

Polk County Club News Notes from Community Gatherings

The Polk Progress reports social events in Polk Nebraska including The Merry Makers 4-H Club February gathering at Barbara Woods with Jackie Cra vers co host. New members Jeannette O Connor and Judy Adelson joined. Mrs K L Stewart hosted a birthday party for herself and Mrs Marvin Fredrickson with guests Mrs W J Kroger, Mrs Elden Johnson and Linda. Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnson and Arthur Adelson visited Hennie Seymour. Faithful Workers Club hosted an annual party at the Community Hall with entertainment committee cards. traveling prize to Mr Gilbert Lampshire. high scores to Mrs Clifford Carlson and Mr Fred Williams. refreshments by Mrs Cleo Cramer, Walter Hoffman and Ester Lackey. Mr and Mrs John Bills returned Thursday from visits in Council Bluffs with Bert Bowen and wife.

Merry Makers 4-H Barbara Woods Jackie Cravers Jeanette O'Connor Judy Adelson K. L. Stewart Marvin Fredrickson W. J. Kroger Elden Johnson Linda Harlan Johnson Arthur Adelson Hennie Seymour Herbert Wurtz Clarks Faithful Workers Club Martin Hoffman Sr Charles Nor Gilbert Lampshire Mre Clifford Carlson Fred Williams Mra Chas, Lytle Harold Cramer Mmes Cleo Cramer Walter Hoffman Ester Lackey

Ice Capades of 1953 Brings Star Power to Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben

Ice Capades of 1953 debuts with a stellar lineup led by the Maxsons and new stars Jacqueline duBief Sonja Kaye and Ginny Baxter. The Omahan arena hosts ten production numbers including Brigadoon with lavish costumes and lighting. Performances run April 9 to 15 at Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum with tickets from 1.50 to 3.60 including tax. mail orders to Omaha Coliseum Corp Box 7 Elmwood Station.

Maxsons Donna Atwood Bobby Specht Old Smoothies Helen Davidson The Maxwells M’lady Briga Doon Lerner Loew Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum Omaha Omaha Coliseum Corp Elmwood Station

District Court Orders Sale License in Miller Estate

In Polk County Nebraska the District Court orders probate action in the estate of Charles W. Miller deceased. Philip H. Nyberg administrator seeks license to sell real property to pay debts and costs. A hearing is set for March 20 1953 at 10 AM with publication of this order in Polk Progress for three weeks.

Charles W. Miller Philip H. Nyberg Polk County Nebraska Philip Heyberg Osceola Polk Progress Polk Harry D. Landis

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