Hastings and Grand Island visitors at social events
Mrs Ed Madison and Mrs Henry Reed visited Hastings and were hosted at J W Hill house for dinner. Seniors held annual sneak day in Hastings and Polk trip to Lincoln. Local residents attended birthdays, anniversaries, and dinners. farm sales noted include John Deere tractor to Bill Enderley. several Omaha York Clay Center visits recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Madison
Henry Reed
Hastings
Grand Island
J. W. Hill
Polk
Lincoln
John Leibee
Beatrice
Ralph Pranting
Shad Stroupe
Marlene
Central City
Harside
P. T. Wurtz & Son
John Deere
Bill Enderley
Hampton
Frank Scheapler
Art Dose
Lester Rehrs
Martin Smith
Henry C. Blase
C. A. Wilshusen
Ray and
Iva Smith
Cash Newman
York
Jesse Shambaugh
Bradshaw
C. E. Bowers
Arborville
C. H. Smith
Oscar Strand
Hilding
Clay Center
Polk News Briefs: Birth, Elections, and Local Events
Twenty years ago May 1 1919 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Pickrel. Miss Blanche Sedan accepted a position with Dr G L Spencer. The 89th Division reviewed in France by Gen Pershing signals early return to the U S. Polk boys await homecoming. Fireman Ball at Viking Theatre drew about 125 tickets despite bad weather. The newly elected town board met and organized with Albert Sundberg as chairman and mayor. Citizens State Bank plans to move two buildings to rear and use corner lot for new bank. Otis Waak and Agnes Mahnken wed at Immanuel Church with a large reception. couple to visit Schuyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pickrel
Blanche Sedan
G. L. Spencer
Polk
France
Pershing
United States
Viking Theatre
Albert Sundberg
F. O. Johnson C A Frasier
Pure Food
Citizens State Bank
J W. Tenney
Otis Waak
Agnes Mahnken
Butzke
Mrs. Waak
Schuyler
Fifteen Years Ago May Day Births and Local News
Fifteen years ago on May 1 1924 a baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Jensen of Cordova. Mrs Jensen was formerly Miss Gertrude Stouffer. A stork delivered twin boys to Mr and Mrs Maurice Lindburg with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Hahn and Mr and Mrs W A Lindburg celebrating. Charlie Eckles quit his post at the American Club rooms. Paul Strand and Charles Westman had a head on collision with their autos last Sunday. no injuries but repairs cost money. April showers have been plentiful and vegetation will rise with warming weather. Miss Rachel Stouffer assists on the telephone operators staff. D H Westfall named democratic committeeman and Mrs Ruth Carter democratic committeewoman for West Pleasant Home precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jensen
Cordova
Jensen
Gertrude Stouffer
Charlie Eckles
Stork
Maurice Lindburg
Ernest Hahn
W. A. Lindburg
Papa Maurice
Polk
Paul Strand
Charles Westman
Rachel Stouffer
D. H. Westfall
Ruth Carter
West Pleasant Home
Ten Years Ago May Day Anniversary and Local News
Ten years ago on May 2 1929 the Larson couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with about 50 relatives and friends at their home Rev Hed bloom presented silver gifts. A stock buyer arrived for Keith Green on April 29 Lightning struck Will Stevens cow barn destroying part of the structure. Reuben Gustafson welcomed a baby girl weighing 8 1 2 pounds. Nels Hall returned from California for a visit. Will Stankel and family visited Joe Lindahl near Hardville. The D Davis and Lynch families traveled to Beaver City Nebraska to visit C E Shepherd’s home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Larson
Rev. Hedbloom
Larson
Keith Green
Will Stevens
Reuben Gustafson
Nels ‘Hall
California
Will Stankel
Joe Lindahl
Hardvile
F. W. Davis
Kenneth
J.D. Davis
F. S. Lynch
Franklin
Beaver City
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Polk Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Rexall
Medford
Gillette
Davis Pharmacy
Rexall Drug Store
Nebraska
Wallace Sandell
Neal
Henry Sandell
Will
Floyd
Orlie Miller
Ketan
Lea
Ria
Rebraska
Axel Flodman
Near Hordville
E. A. Flodman
Bomoc Iier Paley PT Wit TH
Daire Ra
Wes
LTS
Pertti Motors
Sundberg
Fashion Cleaners
Stromsburg
Theatre
Hugo
Jesse James
Ray
Millagid
Olympe Branda
Buck Jones
Hollywood
Bob Burns
Missouri
Union Pacific
Graham
Yellowstone
Boston
Bliss
City
Wai
Loyd Seeats
B. Williams
Mase Ree
Volk Hatchery
C. N. Peterson
Prop
Weburg Seed Store
Frordville, Neb
Iowa
FANCY
Texas
Sudan
Opollo
Sorrel
Joe Weber
Oscar Stromberg
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