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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

4

Twenty Five Years Ago March 16 1922 Item Notes

Progress files recall a March 1922 birth to John A Johnson and wife on Monday March 13. A K Grow used a crutch after stepping on a nail earlier in the week. Rumor links Oscar Gustafson and Beulah Stevens in marriage today. Albert Peterson installed a kerosene hot water heater at A H Peterson Cafe on Tuesday.

John A. Johnson Grow Oscar Gustafson Beulah Stevens Albert Peterson A H. Peterson

Mrs T S Wisher Returns Home After Operation

Mrs. T S Wisher has recovered sufficiently from her operation to be at home. Miss Helen Richmond left Friday to visit Miss Martha Jones at Grand Island college.

T S Wisher Helen Richmond Martha Jones Grand Island College

Fifty Years in Swedish Mission Community Remembered

Fifteen years ago on March 24 1932 Mrs Anna Sundberg died after weeks of illness at age 76 Funeral services were held at the Swedish Mission church noting her fifty plus years in the area Mr and Dr Herman Stachel celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 17 Ed Nelson and wife hosted a birthday meal for Mr Nelson and birthday of Mr Nelson with guests including J C McClure Clyde Rice August Nelson T A Stevens and daughters and W A Stevens A birthday party honored John Adelson with Frank Adelson Alex Adelson Art Schulz Dr A A Wurtz and Frank Anderson present Frank Anderson returned from the Vets hospital in Lincoln for medical aid A Sunday confirmation exam at G Lutheran church included Carl Mundt Arlene Kroger Irene Wilshusen and Valet Heiden Dr R L Peterson sold two lots and a building south of his home to C S McGinnis for 150000 C E Bowers family moved from Hampton to Bradshaw Ray Smith and sister Mrs Sam Jones moved into a house east of the Union Pacific tracks vacated by Robert Aldrich family Mrs Kenneth Samuels and Alice Myers had tonsils removed by Dr Fouts at Central City last Friday Dr Westfall assisted Mrs Ester Lackey was elected delegate from Faithful Workers Club to attend a Stromsburg country club demonstration Tuesday Mrs F B Merchant and Edith returned from visits in Denver Albuquerque and California

Anna Sundberg Swedish Mission Church Herman Stach Ed Nelson Nelson J C McClure Clyde Rice August Nelson T. A. Stevens W. A. Stevens John Adel Frank Adelson Alex Adelson Art Schulz A A Wurtz Frank Anderson Vets Hospital Lincoln G Lutheran Church Carl Mundt Arlene Kroger Irene Wilshusen Valet Heiden R L. Peterson C S McGinnis C .E. Bowers Hampton Bradshaw Ray Smith Sam Jones Union Pacific Robert Aldrich Kenneth Samuels Alice Myers Fouts Central City Westfall Ester Lackey Faithful Workers Club Stromsburg F. B. Merchant Edith Denver Albuquerque California

Church Schedule Notes From First Baptist and Evangelical Free

The First Baptist Church led by Rev Paul Lemke lists Sunday events with Church School at 11.00 am Worship at 7 30 pm and Evening Service. Trustees meet at the Will Wurtz home Monday and a Tuesday Men’s Meeting includes Geo Otte Clarence Bryant Lavar Sandell I T Samuelson W R Whitacre Ted Otte with 7 30 pm service. The Evangelical Free Church Milford E Olson announces Sunday services 10 am Sunday School 11 m Morning Worship 7 30 pm Gospel Service Thursday Bible study prayer meeting and choir practice at 8 pm.

Free Methodist Church H. M. Williamson Walter Binford First Baptist Church Paul Lemke Will Wurtz Geo. Otte Clarence Bryant Lavar Sandell I T Samuelson W. R. Whitacre Ted Otte Evangelical Free Church Milford E. Olson

Obituary and local society notes from an early 20th century page

Edward Andrew Anderson dies in the early hours of Sunday March 2 1937 at 79 years 7 months 28 days after born in Sweden. A candle light wedding unites Miss Norman Smith and Lester Rhode at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arnold Isaacson returns from Omaha after pneumonia and related complications. Walter Widsa and Andrew Peterson celebrate 25th wedding anniversaries with friends. Irene Jones receives a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs Claus Peterson.

Edward Andrew Anderson Sweden Immanuel Lutheran Church Norman Smith Henry Smith Lester Rhode Carl Rhode Hampton Arnold Isaacson

Notice of Referee's Sale of Polk County Real Estate

In Polk County Nebraska the District Court orders sale of Albert and Floyd Oberg property against Edward Oberg et al. The land described as the West Half of the Southwest Quarter Section 31 Township 13 North Range 3 West will be sold at public auction March 24 1947 at 10:00 AM at Osceola Courthouse South Front Door. 16 percent due day of sale with balance after court confirmation. Rent share of 1947 crop goes to purchaser if full settlement by May 15 1947. Referee Philip Nyberg Mills & Mills Attorneys Osceola Nebraska.

Edward Oberg District Court Polk County Nebraska Albert Oberts Floyd Oberg Towit Cour Osceola

Thanks for Sympathy for Mother Mary C Lind

The children of the late Mary C Lind express sincere appreciation for condolences shown during her passing. They thank Rev Bates the choir pallbearers and the Women's Bible Class of the Methodist Church and the WSCS for the floral tributes.

Bates Methodist Church WSCS Mary C. Lind

Card of Thanks from N. E. McNaught

Expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits and cards received during a short hospital stay.

Ito N. E. McNaught

Polk and Swede Plain Methodist Churches Service Schedule

Rev. A. C. Bates presides over Sunday services at Swede Plain and Polk churches. Swede Plain holds 10 am morning worship and 11 am church school. Polk offers 11 am worship. A 7:20 pm illustrated talk on stewardship is planned, followed by 7:30 pm youth fellowship on Monday.

Polk and Swede Plain Methodist A. C. Bates Swede Plain Polk

The Bread of Life Lutheran Service Schedule

Sunday School 10 a m J Mo Program 10 320 am Morning Worship 11 am The Bread of Life subject Choir practice 3 p m Luther League Buffet Supper 5 30 p m Luther League Program pm Singspiration 7 30 p m This week Thursday Ladies Mid 2 30 p m Lutheran Brotherhood 8 pm Boys Night Oyster stew refreshments Next Week Mid week Jenten Services 8 p m Luther League music refreshments after service

Bread of Life Luther League Lutheran Brotherhood Jenten

Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska

In Polk County Nebraska a petition for the appointment of Fdick A Anderson as administrator of Florence Q Anderson, deceased, has been filed. Hearing is set for March 21, 1947 at 10 a.m. Dated February 25, 1947. (Seal) L. M. Merrick.

Polk County Nebraska Florence Q Anderson Fdick A Anderson L. M. Merrick

Polk County Nebr Court Appoints Administrator for Stromberg Estate

In The County Court of Polk County Nebraska Oscar Stromberg deceased a petition requests appointment of A Isaacson as administrator of the estate. A hearing is set for March 28 1947 at 10 o clock AM. Dated March 6 1947. (Seal) L M Merrick County Judge Fe

Polk County Nebraska Oscar Stromberg A. Isaacson L.'M. Merrick

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