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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

8

Local Families Attend Funeral and Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Bob Steinbeck and Mr and Mrs Henry Werth and Mr and Mrs Alton Werth attended a relative's funeral in Hampton last week. Miss Louise Samuelson of Denver stayed with her parents and relatives. Mr and Mrs Gail Shay of David City visited the Harless home. Mrs Fred Stellar and Mrs Lillie Johnson called on Mrs Hennie Seymour Thursday afternoon.

Bob Steinbeck Henry Werth Alton Werth Hampton Louise Samuelson Denver E. E. Samuelson Gail Shay David City S. J. Harless Fred Stellar Lillie Johnson Hennie Seymour

Not Like That Minute in a Short Story World

A fragmented domestic scene follows Ben Harmon an ambitious designer and Anne his partner as Ben sketches dream houses and debates with Marvella and a new receptionist. Anne feels underappreciated while tensions rise over a hilltop cottage concept amid family references and a naval deployment.

Anne Ben Harmon Ben Brantons Marvella

Branton’s House Topples, Ben and Anne Seize Victory

Anne and Ben celebrate as Branton’s plan folds when Mrs Branton opts for a top hill house. Ben returns to the office. he and Anne share a kiss and praise their teamwork despite Ben’s bragging. The moment seals a personal victory and partnership.

Ben Branton Anne

Bureau of Reclamation seeks veterans help for job openings

The Bureau of Reclamation invites veterans to apply for employment on the Lower Platte River Area project based at Grand Island. First preference to disabled veterans, then other veterans, with non veterans considered if needed. Obtain Standard Form 57 at post offices and apply via the State Employment Service Office.

Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of the Lower Platte River Area Grand Island

Road Show Showcases Modern Road Building Materials

The road show, deemed the world's fair of the construction industry, has held 31 events over 39 years with 10 staged in Chicago, the 1948 mammoth edition. It demonstrates the newest and most efficient road building materials.

Chicago

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