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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

4

Keefe Drug Company to Open in Tewell Building

March 16 1914 report notes a new drug store to open in the Tewell building formerly Larson Hardware, led by Keefe Drug Company of Clarks. Mentions local moves, caucus nominees Albert Sundberg H G Braver and F J Hahn, and various neighborhood updates including travel and social events.

Tewell Larson Hardware Keefe Andy Sundberg South Dakota Wadis Grieves Arberville Winmer George Ellinger Litchfield Arborville N. B. Elsinger Benedict O. F. Alfred Mon Aiay Charles Flick Claude Bowker Guy Paine Hord

Hordville boys win 22 to 16 in Saturday clash

Local game ends with Hordville 22, Pleas ant Home boys 16 as residents celebrate. Representative J W Norton and Editor McGaffin attend Lincoln banquets for Bryan birthday and legislative league. Don Miedelil, a Norwegian, is rising in wrestling circles working for Nip Gion. Mr and Mrs Richard Dahle host a surprise anniversary. E K Crow visits from David and recently returned from Hot Springs sanitarium. Louis Pearson of Ft Calhoun visits Sundberg folks. formerly owned James Green farm. The Newtons’ child suffers pneumonia.

Gion Richard Dahle Hot Springs Arkansas Louis Pearson Ft. Calhoun Pleasant Home Sundberg Mr. Pearson James Green Place Ernest Newton

Probate petition for Myers estate sets March hearing

In Polk County Nebraska a petition for probate of Zenas F. Myers last will and appointment of Mary F. Myers as executrix is set for hearing March 25 1938 at 10 A M. L M Merrick county judge certifies the notice with dates March 3 10 17 1938. Local items note residents returning from Omaha seeking work and Lincoln Chevrolet sales to Don Burquist Ernest Matthes and Fred Johnson.

Polk County Nebraska Zenas F. Myers State of Mary F. Myers Lawrence 2 Sundberg Iva Stevens Omaha Harold Schultz Ray Bouzek Osceola Lincoln Johnson Bros Chevrolet Co Don Burquist Ernest Matthes Hampton Fred Johnson Polk

License applications and estate notices stir Polk County

Notices announce beer license applications for W J Johnson and R F Steenbock at Polk Village with bid dates in March 1938. A creditors hearing is set July 9 1938 in Polk County Court for Elizabeth S Smith estate, with claims due by July 8 1938. An estray hog 1007 pounds is reported by Elmer Hanquist in Polk Neb.

Notice to Contractors for Shelby-Stromsburg Detour Road Surfacing

Bids due April 7, 1938 at 10 00 A M in Lincoln Nebraska for sand gravel surfacing on 9 0 miles of the Shelby Stromsburg Patrol Detour Road 29006 with 1100 cubic yards of material. State wage rates apply 55c hr skilled 45c intermediate 35c unskilled. Bond 100 of contract and a certified bid check of 50. Plans may be viewed at Osceola County Clerk or Lincoln DOE. State reserves right to reject all bids.

Department of Roads and Irrigation State House Lincoln Nebraska Shelby-Stromsburg Nebraska State Employment Service Osceola A. C. Tilley John I. Anderson Polk County R. J. Miller First National Bank Stromsburg, Ton LZ Cote Voce Hugh Johnston E. M. Carter Alemite Co Jim’s Service Station Lone Star Grocery Gas Merrick Havens Bridge Capitol Bridge Wes Cale Charles, E. Hastert & Son Moisé Olson Hardware Albers Lischemith National Bank of Commerce Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Treasury Treasury Bonds Arthur Co. Twarling Adam Schmitt Berkhimer Chev. Co Sec Charles E Hastert Son RePairs Ceeceree J. Fu Bernt Oil Conae Shire AllSeus Albers Levens Aed Dean Carter Henry Abbott Reeds Bros. Motor Co Wccce Ceeree Sinclair Refining Co. Gas Orc Leland Harless van Hoffer Robert Stohl A. J. Goodban Machine Shop Lawrence Twarling Arthur C. Twarling Co A. R. Nixon Curtis Johnson Ericson & Anderson Anchor Oil Corporation Moore & Hunsaker Lumber Farmers Co-Op Grain Ass Strand Lumber Co York Foundry & Engine Works Johnson Bros. Chev. Co Wirt V. Davis Wwe Road Dist John F Ernst Jim Gonka John Micek Jr Jim Raymond Micek Edwin Euse Same Road L. C Orendorff Clemond Orendorff Lloyd Kroger Moise

Polk County Commissioners session records March 8 1938 Osceola

The Polk County Nebraska board audited claims for multiple funds including County General and Emergency Relief. Payments cover salaries officers clerical supplies repairs postage and transportation with numerous vendors and a final adjournment set for March 22.

Board of County Commissioners Polk County Nebraska County General Fund J. T. Stanton Travelers Insurance Co. Insurance Fred W. Schuman P. M State Journal Printing Co American Linen & Tower Service Court House Ira Irland Plumbing Bintz T. A. Reece Olk Dist. Co O. F. Branting & Son Einer Swanson Gunnard Swenson LeRoy M. Smith Co Treas Express” Alc Renee Eereee S. J. Harless Co Court House Klopp Printing Co Rogers Clothing Co Mosse County Farm Island Supply Co City of Stromsburg Light T. A. Reece Clk Dist Town-Nebr Lt. & Pr. Co E. ‘M. Carter Co Emerald Johnson Duane Swanson John I. Anderson Co. Clik Cessseee Gunnard Peterson Lincoln Tel & Tel. Co Eceserrene Carl G. Anderson Mother's Pension Fund Gladys Helen Eklef Edith Brandt Elin Burkman Margaret Fillinger R. L. Anderson Alma L. W. Moser Rodewald Lillian Messing Cliete Butler County

Polk County Rural Electrification Holds Two Meetings

Two meetings will be held at the high school auditorium in Stromsburg next Tuesday under the Polk County Rural Electrification banner. The gatherings will occur at 1 30 p m and at 7 30 p m local time to discuss rural electrification programs and community impact.

Stromsburg Polk County Rural Electrification

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