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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
Ed Nelson former Polk barber and church worker died suddenly at his home Monday night from a ruptured blood vessel. He was 44, survived by wife and four daughters. Funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Longacre. businesses closed 2 to 3:30 p.m. Obituary to follow.
Twenty seven members of Polk High School Senior Class will be graduated at commencement exercises on the evening of May 22. Names listed include LeRoy Bills Daniel Graves Gordon Keacher Glendora Peterson Gordon Jossberg Marcella Burgess Louise Baack Marjorie Warnick Hannah Meline Helen Rhode Lela Binford Rosemary Morris Margaret Nyberg James Lindburg Maurice Lindburg Delores Lindberg Wayne Ramsey JoAnn Lindburg Dorothy Whitacre Howard Wilcox Alvena Schneider Eulala Stromberg Delores Eisler Milton Johnson Hilton Steelquist Rudolph Bohn Roger Gustafson
The Polk County farm stored wheat loan program matures June 10 1941. Rex Brigham Shelby holds 515 bushels valued at 365.65 dollars. Farmers may redeem by April 30 1942 for 7 cents per bushel now plus 8 cents later, or transfer to CCC, or buy their wheat. 168 loans cover 67 238 bushels worth 46 657 99 dollars. Some farmers plan to reseal as prices are expected higher.
Mayor Isaacson led by example as he entered the local post office on Thursday to purchase the first in a series of defense stamps. The stamps range from ten cents to five dollars and proceeds fund the new government defense program.
The Country Womans Club met at Mrs. Bryan Graves home with Mrs. Oliver Johnson assisting. After the business session, program leaders Mrs. Emil Person and Mrs. Richard Widga presented poems, quartette, readings, solos, and a group song. The afternoon ended with rug making and a luncheon prepared by the hostesses.
More than 140000 rural girls in Nebraska and 89 other states join the 19th National Girls Record competition sponsored by Montgomery Ward. The top girl in each county wins a gold medal. the state winner earns a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next November. Six state winners share $200 college scholarships.
Crowds flocked to the Rexall One Cent Sale at Davis Pharmacy as it enters its final two days. Frank Davis notes that while popular items are selling, selections remain fairly complete.
Stromsburg sees weekend gatherings as Mr and Mrs H B Branting host family and friends including Norwood Creekpaum Ellen Branting and O I Branting relatives from Omaha Osceola and Stromsburg. Guests Richard Sundberg Frank Nordberg Herbert Olson and I C Williams of the Reuel Sward Chevrolet bowling team were in Grand Island Sunday. Irene Lind Helen Lindberg and Adelaine Dahlstrom entertained at a Stromsburg hotel dinner for Edith Mattson on her birthday before a west coast trip. Mr and Mrs R E Nelson visited Mr Mackprang in Central City for his birthday. Paul Lindstedt of Akron Ohio arrived for a few days with his mother Edith Lindstedt after stopping in Chicago to see Emil Carlson Clemens and Lavelle. Reverend A Sward Berniece and Reuel with Ruth Shalberg of Omaha and Danny Tinberg joined Mr and Mrs Stanton Moore for Sunday dinner.
Mrs. Fred Youngdahl to entertain High Prairie Club Friday May 2 at her home. May 10 Dorcas meets in church parlors with Mothers Day program. Visitors include Mrs. Albert Tinberg and son from Swedesburg and Osceola residents at various gatherings. Juniors and Seniors plan a play Friday May 2.
Gerald Leroy Hanquist aged 15 earlier 16 would have graduated from Hordville High died in Aurora hospital after four weeks with measles complications He was son of Harold Hanquist survived by parents a brother and sister funeral held with Rev R M Halley Brauer Funeral Home arranged services noted in obituary from Hordville Nebraska community
A barley and oats variety demonstration plot was planted on the Dwight Newcomer farm in cooperation with Polk County Extension Service. Farmers in the county are invited to inspect this plot throughout the growing season and observe the outstanding varieties. Barley varieties include Trebi Club Marfout Flynn Lico Brond Spartan Short Comfort Velvon. Oats varieties include Otoe Fulton Trozan fogold Coker No. 3 Brunker Nebr. The demonstration plot is located seven miles east of Stroms bur e.
The May term of district court will open in Osceola next Monday with Judge Harry D Landis of Seward presiding. This equity term will not call a jury. Five Polk County residents are expected to petition for naturalization.
Newly reorganized Commercial Club announces chairmen for committees including Retail Trade, Free Movies, Boys and Girls Activities, Highways Roads Legislative, Civic Improvement, CommunitySales and Closing Committee. May 12 meeting to review reports and recommendations.
More than 200 women attended the annual Achievement Day Program at Stromsburg High School on April 29. Morning sessions elected new officers including Addie Carter as County Chairman and Mrs Wallace Strong as County Secretary and Treasurer. Afternoon featured playlets music and talks, ending with leadership recognition and certificates.
Federal jury duty summons issued for Osceola and Polk County residents Frank Anderson Roy Cox C A Dawes and A Whitmore with details listing their counties and names.
Announcement of the marriage of Harlan Dose son of Mr and Mrs Carl Dose Polk to Gretchen Rein of Riverton Wyoming. The ceremony was read at Kimball on April 18 1941. They will reside on a farm southeast of Polk. Groom graduated Polk High in 1938. The Progress extends congratulations.
More than 500 acres of Polk County farmland from the estate of the late Charles J. Peterson to be sold at executor's sale. Five Polk farms totaling 440 acres and an 800-acre York County farm are included. Polk land goes May 6 at Osceola courthouse. York land May 7 at York courthouse. Executor EB C Nordlund and attorney J T Stanton of Stromsburg represent the estate.
Local families and friends share weekend visits and calls across Rising City Benedict Aurora and surrounding areas. Attendees include the Otte Bedient Cramer and Schrader households with guests from Norfolk Grand Island Shelby Stromsburg Lincoln and Marquette.
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr. Curtis Flodman Mrs. Flodman and Mr. Robi Shostrom with the Shostroms in residence. Mrs. Mel Hill hosted two groups of ladies on Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. A K Crow.
The fifteenth annual District No 14 Rebekahs meeting was held in Rising City on April 26 1941 with lodges from Polk Osceola Shelby Bellwood David City and visitors. Officers were elected including Esther Abbott advancing to President and Edith Smith elected Vice President. The event featured Ritualistic work vocal and instrumental numbers a banquet and plans to host the next district meeting in Bellwood. Attendees from the local area included Mr and Mrs R P B Merchant Mr and Mrs T D Otte Sybil Otte Mrs Linnie Shafer Mrs Mabel Dornburgh and I T Samuelson.
Frank Victor Zelasny fourteen died after he was kicked at his home fourteen miles west of Columbus. He died early Tuesday after being brought to Genoa hospital. Survived by his parents five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Krakow church with burial in the church cemetery.
The Society of Christian Service hosted an afternoon at Mrs. E B Holmes home and the Mothers and Daughters Banquet, with about 125 attendees, featured speaker Mrs. Longacre of Polk and toastmaster Miss Lois Bestor. Grover Coleman and family expand cafe ownership.
Mr and Mrs C H Brumback and their son of York were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Stark. Miss Fern Schwietzer and Miss La Verne Fredrickson spent the weekend in Lincoln.
Axel Renquist, 82, died at his daughter Mrs. Hennie Seymour's home in Polk four weeks after his wife passed away. A York County pioneer, he and his wife celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last November. He is survived by four children, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending. Obituary to be published next week.
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