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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

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Laessle Jones Bride Wed At Immanuel Church Polk Neb

Miss Alvertus Laessle daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Laessle became the bride of Max D Jones son of Mr and Mrs Oscar E Jones of Polk at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Polk Thursday March 7 at 7 30 p m The ceremony was conducted by Rev A C Warneke with Nuptial music by Prof R Dankert The bride wore a white satin gown with a three yard train and carried white calla lilies and red roses The maid of honor was Audrey Laessle and bridesmaids were Joyce and Beverly Jones The best man was Vance Salisbury Ushers included Clarence Meerkatz and Henry Blase. Afterward a two course luncheon was held at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on a farm south of Polk.

Immanuel Lutheran Alvertus Laessle Fred Laessle Max D. Jones Oscar E. Jones Polk A. C. Warneke Audrey Laessle Mitchell Nebraska Joyce Beverly Jones Vance Salisbury Lincoln Donna June Laessle Loneta Anderson Clarence Meerkatz Henry Blase Henry C. Blase Gee, Laessle Gering Nebr Herman Laessle Kenneth Peck Jennie Graves Charlie Graves Stromsburg Calmar Jones Fairbury Harold Yohe Fill

Local notes from Stromsburg area and surrounding towns

St Don Hennings located Scotts Field. Jolly Workers meet March 20 at Mrs Walter Twarling home with Mrs Gee Steever and Mrs Elmer Johnson as hostesses. Miss Nina Burke of Scottsbluff visits family. Various visits: Mr and Mrs Lewis Berggren in Lincoln, Mr and Mrs D E Powell and Maribeth with Ray Veach in Lincoln. Beverly Kay Bonne born Feb 28 at David City to Pvt and Mrs Edward Bonne. he heads to Ft Lewis. Several trips to Memphis, Omaha, Ogden Utah. Fern Myers of Gothenburg visits, Kernit Lindgren goes to Omaha to see Marvin Ler and Durward Rystrom.

Don Hennings Scotts Field Jolly Walter Twarling Gee, Steever Elmer Johnson Martha Myers Stromsburg Hospital Nina Burke Scottsbluff Robi. Burke Lewis Berggren Brooke Berggren Lincoln D. E. Powell Maribeth Ray Veach Edward Bonne Beverly Kay David City Bonne Ft. Lewis Wash Harry Obrist Burdette Jeanine Memphis Tennessee Clair Obrist Sr Mées Dorothy Teegratrom Omaha Margaret C. Anderson A. P. Carlson Raymond Burke Ogden Utah Fern Myers Gothenburg Eari_ ‘Burke E. G. Burke Kernit Lindgren Marvin Ler Durward Rystrom

World-Herald: Daily News and Local Report Highlights

The World-Herald provides daily coverage of city events, regional headlines, and national updates. Report includes briefs on politics, economy, sports, weather, obituaries, and community notices. Officials and organizations referenced include local schools, city government, and regional businesses.

Political filings for county seats and rural district board

Last week saw entries for County Commissioner districts one through three with Owen McClung Arthur Nelson and J Harless. Rural Public Power District directors named Agvall Tor ell and Neilie G Benson.

Owen McClung Arthur Nelson J. Harless Polk Co. Rural Public Power District Agvall Torell Neilie G. Benson

GEO REEB 90 YEARS YOUNG

George Reed celebrated his 90th birthday at his home on Saturday March 9 with children grandchildren and many friends dropping by to offer best wishes. Mrs Carlson baked a St Patrick motif cake as guests were served refreshments and left with memories of the occasion.

Geo. Reeb George Reed C A. Carlson St. Patrick

Local figures attend, visit, and celebrate in Stromsburg and area

Local residents share visiting hours and family events across Stromsburg Central City and Polk. Attend funeral for Mrs Sundberg. dinners and birthday anniversaries mark social ties among Forslund Flodman Nyberg Westlund Lindquist Johnson Gustafson Fredrickson Stohl and Anderson households. Polk gains a new Viking Theatre remodeling under Osceola operator. community members discuss plans with Joe Chantry.

Eric Forslund Hartwig Flodman Mary Nyberg Gus Westlund D. A. Sundberg Ait Stromsburg Delbert Query Benedict Warne Upton Torrington Wyoming Ralph Upton Clara Lindquist York Hattie Lindquist Vergil Bush Walden Lee Voltz Maurice Lindquist Central City A. P. Kallman Minneapolis Harlan Johnson Hord Memorial Hospital Clarence Bryant Nannie Sundberg Stromsburg Russell Fiell Wm. Fiell Tom Thompson Lyle Thompson Ravenna Will Green Everett Green Reggie Omaha Elwyn Johnson Milford Johnson Fred Johnson Joe Johnson Rudolph Gustafson Alfred Gustafson Paul Lemke Ernest Flodman Clarkson Hospital Irvin Anderson Kermit Haligren Ralph Lois Norris Anderson Richard Laura John H. Anderson Frank Nelson Polk Osceola Viking Village of Pork Joe Chantry Muse Theatre Gust Mayo Garden City Kansas Ebba Hanquist Kenneth

Polk County Crop Improvement Association plans and seed program

A Polk County Extension meeting about organizing a Crop Improvement Association was held to explore long range crop plans, seed and hybrid corn breeding, and profitable 4-H Pure Seed projects. Pearl Coffin leads hybrid corn efforts with several breeders joining in 1946. Velvon Bailey barley and Cedar oats seed programs are underway, with 4-H members distributing seed and reporting profits. An Annual Extension Meeting and 4-H Fun Fest are set for March 16 at Osceola with talks, contests, slides, and awards.

Polk County Crop Improvement Association Pearl Coffin Polk County Utah Experiment Station Ansel Fredrickson Eler Allinder Velvon Bailey Iowa Legion Halls Osceola Mary Sigler Flying Fingers 4-H

Birthday celebration at Mrs Ed Bensons home

A group of ladies gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs Ed Bensons to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The note also lists local social visits and upcoming entertaining plans among residents including Mr and Mrs Claus Lindahl and Mrs Phyllis Anderson.

Ed Benson GREEN Polk Augusta Johnson Harold Carl Steelquist Claus Lindahl C. A. Whittemore Lincoln Will Whittemore Alt Central City Maurice Lindberg Raymond Sunudhberg M. W. Willert Phyllis Anderson Merton Goings

Community Guests and Visits Across Nearby Homes

Lt Billy Allison and Thompson Allison of San Bernardino Calif were Friday night guests at the Cramers. Many families hosted or visited others Sunday and over weekend, including Otte and Hulme families, Schrum and Bedient homes, and multiple calls at Stevens, Fisher, Stouffer, and Norquist households. A furlough visit honored Pvt Fred D Shockey with Lauren Calhoon, Fred D Shockey, and others attending.

Billy Allison Thompson Allison San Bernardino Calif Harold Cramer Earl Stevens Harold Merchlick Schuyler Thomas Hulme Bellville Neb T. D. Otte Neil McNa Warold Cramer H. B. Johnson Chas Lytle Bud Schnasse Osceola Ralph Stouffer Marjorie Benedict Gaylord Hurley Hastings Ralph Fisher Tom Thompson Lyle Thompson Ravenna H. J. Bedient Ray Werner Mary Liedtke Bertha Werner Deshler Agnes Gardner St. Louis Earl Rasmussen Will Green J. S. Stouffer Clark Stoufffer Henry Teenert Lloyd Lawrence Shafers Rodney Norquist McCool Chase Norquest Leo Wurtz Daniel Charles Norquest D.C. Morris Pvt Fred David Shockey Lauren Calhoon Fred D. Shockey Near Stromsburg Harold and Floyd Bittinger

Army Lieutenant Contacts Parents From Manila Station

Lt. Max Peterson telephoned his parents Dr and Mrs C R Peterson from Manila at about 4 AM Friday. He is stationed with the army of occupation and expects to remain there until next fall, 7 AM Manila time noted the heat.

Max Peterson C. R. Peterson Manila Army of Occupation Peterson

Polk High School Declamatory Program Highlights District Contest

A Polk High School dramatic class program featured nine participants with Kenneth Bedient presenting a dramatic reading. Nes between Jeannine Lind and Retha Creech chosen for humorous reading. Two students will attend the District Contest at Brainard on March 20. A Goldenrod Conference meet at Stromsburg awarded trophies for football and basketball to Polk. In other notes, Misses Betha Creech and Darlene Johnson were district teaching staff, and junior and senior classes held separate parties. York youth injured in scooter crash. Richard Witte injured rider transported to hospital. injuries not dangerous. scooter use rising concerns among York police.

Polk High School Brainard Kenneth Bedient Nes Jeannine Lind Retha Creech Goldenrod Stromsburg Polk York Richard Witte Everett Anderson Osceola Nebraska Avenue 12Th Street Herbert Heiden

Osceola News A Car Collision Near Bank Involves Laughing Bench

A Seward County car driven by a woman veered off while parking in front of the bank on Tuesday. It clipped the curb and halted after striking the “liar's bench” and a drinking fountain, with only those two objects as casualties while the driver suffered a bad scare.

Seward John M Herrman Omer W. Herrmann Netherlands Orange-Nassau Holland Herrmann Department of Agriculture Washington D, GC E. F. My Bill Buchholz Silver Creek West Osceola Oscar Gustafson Rodger Gustafson Linda of Polk Linda Gustafson

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes at Muse Theatre

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Our Vines Have Tender Grapes at the Muse Theatre Osceola for Sunday Monday Tuesday March 17 18 19. Margaret O'Brien plays Selma a seven year old Wisconsin farm girl opposing small town complacency while Edward G Robinson portrays her father in a moving drama backed by James Craig Frances Gifford and Jackie Jenkins.

Margaret O’brien Edward G Robinson Muse Theatre Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Little Margaret Selma Wisconsin Robinson Margaret James Craig Frances Gifford Jackie Butch” Jenkins Osceola

Community gathering and visits in Stromsburg area

A flurry of Sunday visits and weekend gatherings are reported across Stromsburg and nearby towns. Families including Lindbergs, Hultquists, and Christiansens hosted relatives from Central City York Omaha and Lincoln. A birthday party and multiple dinners highlight social activity among local residents and nearby communities.

Immunization as Best Defense Against Childhood Diseases

Immunization is superior to other disease controls since immunity becomes part of the individual and remains a constant defense. It protects against diphtheria tetanus smallpox whooping cough and typhoid fever with recommended ages and revaccination schedules. Emphasizes safety of vaccines and the importance of sanitation alongside immunization.

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Ane The World-Herald WNU County Extension News Just Justin Leather Jonan Nelson Central Arborville Way World Herald Betha ‘Creech Darlene Johnson Osceola News Lewis Lindberg Wm. Lindberg Kenneth Hultquist Arthur Hultquist Robert Christensen H. Christensen Ida Shuetrum Philips Aurora Floyd Nelson S. D. Evins Karl Karlson S. D Wir Walter Burke Henry Fillman Monetha Newman Broken Bow Charles A. Heunefeld Hattie Newman Anna Watts C M Bennett Forress Berggren Frank Nordberg Paul Bond Judy J A. Anderson Albert J. Swanson Blaine Cpo Max Swanson Polk County Medical Society Nancy
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