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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

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Hulda Elizabeth Deremer Brobst dies at Benedict home

Hulda Elizabeth Deremer Brobst 81 died March 11 1949 at her daughter’s home in Benedict after a long life in York county. She lived sixty years in Benedict built her home there and left six children three daughters two sons and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 14 at Zion Lutheran church Benedict with Rev Rupley officiating. Burial followed at Bethel cemetery east of Benedict.

Hulda Elizabeth Deremer Brobst Centerville Pennsylvania Benedict York County Zion Lutheran Church William Brobst Ethel Crow Catherine Harden Los Angeles Mildred Brobst Lew Deremer Lincoln Verne Maurice Daniel Sid Crow Rupley Hampton Bethel Cemetery

Social News Roundup From Swede Home Area Gatherings

Local families and neighbors shared Friday and Sunday visits and birthday celebrations. Hosts included the Lundstrom, Anderson, Peterson, Lundgren, Appleton, Larson, and Johnson households with numerous relatives joining in meals and small gatherings across Central City Osceola and Valpariso areas.

50th Wedding Anniversary Observed by Adelson Family

Mr and Mrs Albert Hult celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Stroms burg home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs I L Lamoree attended last Tuesday evening.

Willard Adelson Leslie Adelson Frank Adelson Hennie Seymour John Adelson Albert Hult I. L. Lamoree Stromsburg

Community Guests Attend Birthdays and Visits Across Area

Sunday visits and family gatherings fill the community list from DOWN ARBORVILLE WAY through York and Benedict. Local households host relatives and friends including Shockeys, Bedients, Lantzers, Glassers, Bills, and others with birthday celebrations and travel to Warren Wyoming for Leroy Bills's hospital visit.

AAA Committee Seeks Farm Plans Signups Before April 15

Farmers urged to visit the AAA office to sign farm plans and provide 1947 1948 corn and wheat data. Moisture rules shift April 1 for loans with corn testing limits. crib storage rules tighten. Corn loan applications may be filed until June 30 regardless of moisture. Mrs. Charles Whittemore attended church after a broken hip.

AAA Charles Whittemore

McKeag Couple Mark Fiftieth Anniversary in Osceola

Mr and Mrs James McKeag celebrate 50 years of marriage dated March 8 1899 in Osce ola. They wed at the Presbyterian parsonage and lived on farms near Osceola later moving to town. They have seven children six living Harvey J Elmer Gleim Horace M James V Harlan E and Howard I ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

James McKeag Vinnie Austin Presbyterian Osceola McKeag Harvey J Elmer Gleim Horace M James V Harlan E Howard I

Polk High School News Roundup Highlights Regents Exams and Sports Honors

Polk High School reports Regents Exam participation by seniors led by top four for Nebraska scholarships. Goldenrod Basketball tourney at Osceola runs through Friday March 25. District II Declamatory Contest trip to Brainard includes three readngs and one one act play. Goldenrod Conference selects all conference team with Neil Hanson Genoa center Dick Jacobsen and guards Don Walden Shelby and John Ernst Silver Creek. Honor mentions go to Long Polk Yokley Genoa, Dahlin Stromsburg, Anderson Clarks, Taddiken Shelby, McCormick Silver Creek, Girardin Osceola. Jacobsen shifts to center to balance a strong forward lineup. Only two underclassmen on the list stay for next year.

Maxine Kingsley Gordon Johnson Clydella Baker Duane Sterner University of Nebraska Osceola Polk Brainard Goldenrod Neil Hanson Genoa Roger Fasbender Shelby Dick Jacobsen Don Walden John Ernst Silver Creek Roger Long George Yokley Doyle Dahlin Stromsburg Keith Anderson Clarks Taddiken Shelby Richard McCormick John Kimiecik Junior Girardin Jacobsen George Yakley Maples

Arthur Bates in Music Clinic at Lincoln

Arthur Bates son of Rev and Mrs Bates was among 137 Nebraska Wesleyan University students at the annual band and orchestra clinic in Lincoln Last week Bates played baritone in the clinic band Students from nine colleges took part in the two day event performing with an 85 piece band and a two piece orchestra at the close of rehearsals

Arthur Bates Bates Nebraska College Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Nebraska Wesleyan

Cancer Drive to Start in April

The 1948 cancer mortality in the U S and Nebraska figures are noted while outlining the American Cancer Society plan. Nebraska Division activities include lay education tumor clinics visiting nurse support surgical dressings and professional education and research grants. The April campaign seeks funds to support these efforts and potential life saving impact.

U. S Nebraska American Cancer Society National Society Nebraska Division of Nebraskan Nebraska Society Nebraska Division The Cancer Society State Health Department

Birthday Gathering Honors Appelton and Ralphs

A birthday gathering honored Wendell and Ralph Appelton at the home of Mr and Mrs Wendell Appelton near Swede Home on Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Anna Appelton and Ralph, Mr and Mrs Don Lindholm and family and Miss Lois Miller of Polk, Mr and Mrs Rudolph Appelton of Swede Home, Mr and Mrs Emil Peterson and Ralph of Stromsburg, and Mr and Mrs George Heckman of Osceola.

Mervin Johnson Robert Willits Martin Lundstrom Martin Jones Harold Nelson Harry Johnson Horace Stevens Carl G. Johnson Linda Jas. Anderson August F. Carlson Elving Swanson George Anderson Central City John Johnson Adolph Forss Willard Adelson Edna Peterson Osceola Ed Ang Valpariso Orville Sawyer Richard Lundgren Albertus Larson Wendell Appleton Edwin Lewis Arthur Donels Wendell Ralph Appleton Anna Appleton George Heckman Rudolph Appleton Emil Peterson Donald Don Lindholm Delwyn Lindholm Lois Miller Ralph Appelton Wendell Appelton Swede Anna Appelton Ralph Polk Rudolph Apperton Stromsburg

Bradshaw Couple Wed At York United Brethren Church

Miss Betty Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Morris Bradshaw married Jess Rust Jr son of Mr and Mrs J C Rust also of Bradshaw at five o clock Thursday evening March 10 The Rev Vaughn Leaming performed the ceremony at United Brethren church in York They plan to reside on a farm near Bradshaw

Betty Morris Delbert Morris Bradshaw Jess Rust, Jr J.C. Rust Vaughn Leaming United Brethren Church York Mrs. Rust

Linda Gustafson's Fifth Birthday Party Noted

Mrs. Roger Gustafson hosted a March 11 birthday gathering for her daughter Linda. Attendees included Jackie Cramer Arlyn and Gary Stromberg Daniel Wurtz Sally and Shelia Graves Gale Johnson Karbon Stevens Larry Coover Stephen Gustafson and several relatives. Linda received many gifts and cards.

Roger Gustafson Linda Jackie Cramer Arlyn Gary Stromberg Daniel Wurtz Sally Shelia Graves Gale Johnson Karbon Stevens Larry Coover Stephen Gustafson Paul Coover Marlene Lloyd Stromberg Elwyn Johnson and Terry Leo Wurtz Lester Graves Oscar Gustafson Arlo Stevens Gary

Community Notes From Stromsburg Visitors and Travel

Wendell French arrives from Boulder to spend vacation with his parents. Residents Ross Armogast and Marie Rabbit visit O. C. Graves home. Families Kreief ls and Fredrickson share visits in the area. Funeral services for John Kohl held at Pierce Chapel near Clarks. Local residents attend weekend gatherings in Lincoln, Wahoo, and Omaha. Anecdotes conclude with a note of air travel to Stromsburg.

Wendell French Boulder Colorado W. R. French Ross Armogast Marie Rabbit Seal Beach California O. C John Russell O. D Gothenburg A. R. Mattson Edith Kenneth Christensen H. Christensen Richard Christensen Wahoo Richard Green Oscar Barenwald Sheldon Iowa Vernon Green Ane Stroms- Urge

Auxiliary Hosts Night for Legion 30th Anniversary

The American Legion Auxiliary entertained the Legion and wives at the legion hall on Thursday evening March 17 for the 30th anniversary. Mrs Henry Horstman read A Present For Colonel Wilson while Mrs Oscar Jones presented dishes and a case for the Preamble. Don Ostberg thanked the auxiliary as guests visited played bridge and cards. A lunch of sandwiches salads brick ice cream cake and coffee was served to 65 guests by the committee.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Legion Hall Henry Horstman Wilson Oscar Jones Auxiliary Don Ostberg Ivan Cramer Arnold Neuhaus Max Jones Arnold Isaacson Lillie Johnson Ella Dahlin

Revival Preaching Planned at Free Methodist Church

A revival of old fashioned gospel preaching comes to the Free Methodist Church from April 11 through 24. Evangelist Ted Lux of Nebraska City will be the speaker.

Free Methodist Church Ted Lux Nebraska City

Larson couple to observe silver wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Victor Larson announce their silver wedding anniversary open house from 2 30 to 5 00 p m in the basement of Fridhem Lutheran Church at Hordville on Sunday March 27 inviting relatives and friends to join the celebration

Victor Larson Fridhem Lutheran Church Hordville

Local families share gatherings and health news in Stromsburg area

Mrs. Everett Cramer underwent appendicitis surgery at Stromsburg hospital Monday evening. Several local families attended celebrations and events, including anniversary parties for Mrs. Graves and the Sandells, and a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Adelson. Obituary: Mrs. Clara Linquist of York died last Saturday. funeral held at Metz Funeral Home.

Everett Cramer Stromsburg Hospital Charles Scott Julia Edlund Olga Graves Central City Lester Graves Graves Wallace Sandell Henry Sandell Lavar Sandell John Adelson Alex Adelson Swede Home Lutheran Church Clara Linquist York York Hospital Metz Funeral Home Phyllis Samuels Gordon Kenneth Samuels Carol Lou and Neil Curtis Orlie Miller Sunay

Open House Honors Silver Anniversary of Miller Family

Mr and Mrs Orlie Miller observed their 25th anniversary with an open house at their home on March 20. About 80 guests attended a program with a Congratulations reading by Mrs Mervin Samuels and a talk by Rev Paul Lemke. Don Miller sang The Lord's Prayer. Geraldine Kealiher and Don Miller greeted guests.

Orlie Miller Ben Peterson Don Miller Geraldine Kealiher

St Patrick's Party at Glen Hill Home

Misses Sharalee and Sondra Hill hosted a St Patrick's gathering for 12 friends at the Glen Hill residence on Friday evening. Green and white decorations complemented St Patrick's games and a two course lunch was served to conclude the event.

Sharalee Sondra Hill Glen Hill

Polk to Lose Rural Carrier After 30 Years of Service

Chester R. Underhill retires after thirty years as rural mail carrier. He began route three in Stromsburg on November 25 1918 and moved to a 59 mile Polk route serving nearly 200 patrons out of the Polk office. The family remains in Stromsburg.

Chester R. Underhill Stromsburg Clyde Stevens Underhill Polk

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Hulda Brobst Swede Home News Arborville Way Henry Blase Alvin Smith Vergil Tenniges Grand Island Fred D. Shockey Edward Reckner Claude Lantzer Aurora Herbert Bedient Harold Bedient Fred Bedient Fred W. Bedient Owen Bedient Gerald Stevens Kenneth Bedient Ealy Merle Simpson Omaha Ella Shenk Mr. Glasser Connie Roy Glasser, Jr AAA Committee Polk High School News ST. Patrick's Party Will Green John Zollars Maurice Lindburg Jr Grant Willits Rena Mae Clair Willits H. B. Johnson Wayne Stevens Chambers Frank Larson T. A. Stevens Karl Detloff Fred Barratt Polk Theatre FBI Northwest Stampede Joan Leslie James Craig White Horse Flame Jack Oakie Hollywood Miss Tatlock’s Millions John Lund Wanda Hendrix Barry Fitzgerald and Monty Wooley
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