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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

4

Twenty Five Years Ago Chronicle March 23 1922

A son born to Mr and Mrs R H Aldrich last Friday. Miss Lille Brauer wed Mr Barthold Baack at the Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride’s parents home. Samuelson’s daughter injured eye by air rifle. Joe Johnson’s little son very ill with rheumatism after influenza. D N Millis visited Omaha last week and returned with a new Dart automobile.

R. H Aldrich Lille Brauer Barthold Baack Lutheran Church Samuelson Joe Johnson D. N Millis Omaha Dart Irene Jones C. E Jones Columbus Donald Anderson Arvid Anderson Osceola Axel Rudeen Irene Shostrom Henry Shostrom Clifford Carlson Andy Carlson Methodist Church Parsonage BR. Pengelly Cohagan Polk Resi

Local residents visit family and travel for weekends

I Miss Rachel Stouffer spent Sunday with her York parents after returning home. Mrs Walter Johnson and Donald traveled to Central City to visit Dr and Mrs Harry Johnson. Dr C R Peterson's children are ill with whooping cough. Grace Lindburg returned from Silver Creek to visit her parents. Robert Stromberg went to York for a civil service examination. Winnie Lind visited from Omaha to see her parents.

Rachel Stouffer York Walter Johnson Donald Central City Harry Johnsoon C. R. Peterson Grace Lindburg Silver Creek C H Lindburg Robert Stromberg Made Carrier Winnie Lind Omaha Amel] Lind

Marriages births and obituaries in a 1932 newspaper fragment

The notice itemizes local life events including marriages such as Nina Gestrine and Ben Berger on March 19 1932 at St Paul, obituaries like Synthia Ann Norton died March 23 1932 aged 74, births such as a daughter to Milburn Erickson and a Sweden native Frank Oscar Johnson who died March 26 1932 aged 64, plus veterans hospital treatment for Glenn Lindberg and other family milestones from 1932 era with references to local lodge talks and church ceremonies.

Nina Gestrine Ben Berger St Paul Hanson Synthia Ann Norton Iowa Nebraska Fredrick Smith Charles Smith Milburn Erickson Hordville Ree Phrey Fremont Rebekah Lodge Frank Oscar Johnson Ostergotland Sweden America Lillie Glad Glenn Lindberg Lincoln Veterans ‘Hospital

Corvallis resident dies after decade of residence

Dent a Corvallis, Oregon, resident for ten years, passed away on March 16. Esther Ernst of Schuyler married Norman Wilshusen at a 6 30 pm ceremony. A village election on April 6 will decide liquor sale rules. State papers reported a large alcohol still found on a Silver Creek area farm. Polk hosted a German band at a benefit program and oyster feed in Hordville Monday night.

Hordville

Officials urged to adopt an official state dog

Harry Miller of the Gaines Dog Research Center in New York City calls for adopting an official state dog for each of the 48 states. He notes most states already have official birds or flowers and offers aid to local committees pursuing this goal via legislature proclamation or popular vote.

America Harry Miller Gaines Dog Research Center New York City Muller Miller

Keep Pet On Leash to Avert Rabies Panic

A Gaines Dog Research Center report argues that leash use would prevent dogs from straying and fighting, reducing rabies scares. It notes true rabies is uncommon, with about 7000 US dogs affected annually, and that summer is busier for rabies headlines due to outdoor activity.

Gaines Dog Research Center New York City United States

The Swede Home Church bulletin

Rev Alfield I. Franzen leads Fifth Sunday in Lent with Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m Vesper Services at 730 p m Singspiration from 730 to 750 p m Choir practice next Monday at 8 p m Midweek Lenten Service Wednesday at 8 p m Holy Communion to be celebrated on Palm Sunday

Alfield I. Franzen

Notice of Referee Sale of Polk County Real Estate

Public auction of the west half of the southwest quarter of section 31 township 13 north range 3 west in Polk County Nebraska. Sale set for March 24 1947 at 10:00 a.m at Osceola Court House south front door. 15 percent cash at sale with balance after court confirmation. Rent share of 1947 crop to purchaser if full settlement by May 15 1947.

Edward Oberg District Court Polk County Nebraska Albert Oberg Floyd Oberg Palk County Towit Osceola

Handling a New Puppy at Home

Practical guidance from the Gaines Dog Research Center on choosing a suitable puppy, ensuring a good home, preparing the household, and caring for a young dog. It covers selecting the right breed, feeding, worming, vet care, puppy welfare, and safe handling for children.

Gaines Dog Research Center New York City

Dog Training Classes Urged to Fight Delinquency

Gaines Dog Research Center in New York City argues dog ownership builds character and curbs juvenile delinquency. It endorses school dog training courses to teach patience discipline and self control while providing exercise and responsibility to youths.

Gaines New York City America

Omaha World-Herald Subscription Notice

Readers urged to renew or start subscriptions to the Omaha World-Herald for continued daily delivery. The notice emphasizes available plans and potential promotions for new or existing subscribers.

The Omaha World--Herald

Polk Village to Elect School Board and Trustees

An election will be held in Polk village Polk County Nebraska on Tuesday April 1 1947. Voters may cast ballots at Viking Hall from 8 am to 8 pm. The election will choose two members to the School District No 72 board for two years and two members to the Polk village board for two years. John H Stohl is village clerk with dates in the notice.

Polk Polk County Nebraska Viking Hall John H. Stohl

Polk Village notices license application for W J Johnson

Notice that W J Johnson filed an application for Retail License of Beer on and off sale at Lot 10 Block 3 East Main Street Polk Village Polk County Nebraska. Objections must be filed with the Village Clerk by 8 pm Friday March 28 1947. Trustees will meet in special session to consider the application.

W J Johnson East Main Street Polk Polk County Nebraska Bod of Trustees L. C. Orendorff West Main Street

Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska

Notice to all interested in the estate of Oscar Stromberg, deceased, that a petition has been filed for the appointment of A. in the County Court of Polk County Nebraska. The document names interested parties and requests legal action to appoint a personal representative.

Polk County Nebraska Oscar Stromberg State of

Estate hearing set for March 28 1947 administrator named

Isaacson named administrator of estate with hearing scheduled March 28 1947 at 10:00 AM. Dated March 8 1947. Seal of L M Merrick County Judge.

Orendorff Files Beer License Application

L. C. Orendorff has filed a retail beer license application for on and off sale at Lot 24 Block 11 West Main Street Village. The notice requires the board of trustees to meet March 28, 1947 to consider the request.

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