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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
5
Sunday visits and gatherings across several families including Lewis, Gronlund, Jones, Johnson, Bowman and Swanson households. A daughter Elaine Elizabeth was born to Elton Gabriel and wife in San Diego. A Frisian social club and multiple dinners, lunches, and Sunday calls listed with neighbors and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Feeken and family of Crete and Mr and Mrs Raymond Otergren and family of Phillips joined the Wilshusen family for Sunday dinner at their parents home. The Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday May 4 at Mrs Otto Wilhsen's home.
Born to Mr and Mrs Earl Pickrel a son on Saturday April 26. Miss Blanche Sedan becomes office assistant to Dr G L Spencer. Firemans Ball at Viking Theatre sold 125 tickets despite bad weather. Otis Waak and Miss Agnes Mahnken wed at German Immanuel Church Rev Butzl officiating. New town board met and organized with Albert Sundberg elected chairman and mayor of Polk.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Jensen of Cordova on Saturday April 26 Mrs Jensen formerly Miss Gertrude Stouffer. The Lindburg home delivered twins Monday night. Paul Strand and Chas Westman were in a head on collision last Sunday afternoon with no injuries and minor repairs. Miss Rachel Stouffer assists at the local telephone office.
Fifteen years ago May 2 1929 Mr and Mrs Ed Larson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday April 27 An eight and a half pound stock buyer arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Keith Green on Monday April 29 Lightning struck the cow barn on the Will Stevens farm Saturday tearing the building from its foundation and destroyed one corner off the barn Mr and Mrs Reuben Gustafson are the parents of an eight and a half pound baby girl at their home recently.
Ten years ago on May 4 1939 Gust T Johnson and Claus G Oberg of Stromsburg were naturalized in Osceola district court. A Sunday evening gathering honored them on their 20th wedding anniversary at Otis Waak’s home.
A note on how monks used baptismal fonts to hold type and advice to keep farm machinery out of the yard. It suggests locating the machine shed at the back near the field to keep the driveway open and free of scrap.
The article urges people mending socks at night to use a lighted flashlight to ease eye strain. It emphasizes forming a habit of lighting during darning to protect vision.
A new electric dashboard signal light alerts drivers when the hand brake is engaged. It lights on ignition and remains on until the brake is released, aiming to prevent brake wear and fear.
Africa moves toward wide agrarian and industrial schemes and social improvements. Education and health services advance as aims of progress. The era of the "dark continent" is described as ended, with Africa on the verge of historic strides.
Hordville Baptist Church led by Rev. Edick A. Anderson invites all to Bible School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. All are welcome to attend.
In rural tension, Jennie declares plans to wed in the city while Elvira and Hiram scramble for a missing car key before a 11:15 train. Elvira blames Jennie’s independence, while Hiram pockets a sly satisfaction as the pursuit ends in quiet ambiguity.
Paul Lemke, Pastor, outlines four weekly services and study times. Hour of Study at 10 a.m. Hour of Worship at 11 a.m. Hour of Delight at 7:30 p.m. Hour of Power at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor C. W. Long holds Sunday morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday School at 10 a m with pastoral guidance announced.
Rev Earle Eaton leads Sunday worship at 11 30 a m with music from Kenneth Bedient and Floyd Merchant. The spring sermon series includes May 8 The Heart of a Mother May 15 Perpetuation of Pre cept and Promise May 22 His Heavenly Home coming May 29 When We Forget To Remember June 5 The Other Comforter June 12 The Theistic Three June 19 Flags of Our Fathers June 26 Childhood Comes In to Its Own All messages delivered at Arborville Congregational Church with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and choir music provided by Mrs Harold Bedient and chorister Floyd Merchant.
Nels Pearson reports Mother's Day worship at Hordville Methodist with an 11 8 p m service followed by a union service at the Baptist Church. Mr. Robinson of the Nebraska Temperance League will speak at the welcome service.
The Senior Youth Fellowship meets Monday evening May 9. Sunday is Mother's Day and will be observed in the services. Swede Plain Church: 10 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Church School. Polk Church: 10 a.m. Church School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship.
Milford is listed with Pastor Milford Olson guiding services. Sunday includes Sunday School and a Mother's Program by church ladies. Evening meetings feature a young peoples gathering Monday and Bible study with prayer Thursday, followed by choir practice.
The Free Methodist Church reports strong attendance at the April revival held April 11 to 24. Services are listed including Sunday School at 10 a.m and morning worship at 11, evening worship at 7:30, and Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. May 9 will begin a new speaker schedule.
St Vincent Church in Osceola Nebraska led by Father John H Howe lists May schedule for the 3rd Sunday after Easter May 8 Masses at 7 and 8 30 a m Weekday Mass 7 30 a m May devotions Saturday 8 p m Confessions Saturday 5 5 30 and 8 8 30 p m.
Veterinarians report a practical Newcastle disease vaccine tested on thousands of birds. The new vaccine aims to protect chickens from this contagious illness, promising broader protection for poultry flocks.
Louisiana bulb farming has become a growing industry with annual sales of between 600000 and two million bulbs for cut flowers from 1940 to 1946, driven by demand for commercial floriculture and local growers expanding production.
Ironmaster Stephen Hopkins, one of at least five signers of the Declaration of Independence, ran the Hope furnace in Rhode Island. The furnace supplied a crucial iron supply to the Continental army during the American Revolution.
Miss Elaine Garling returns to Dorchester for an indefinite visit. Guests include Dean Lindburg at Stromsburg hospital and numerous Sunday dinners with the Lindburg Jones Bolton Rodine Hanquist and Gleim families. Attendees include Rev Carlson and Rev Nels Pearson, Ebba Hanquist, Chas Carlson, and others from Benedict Lincoln and Shelby.
In assembling lightning conductors it is preferable that all parts be made of the same kind of metal or of combinations of metals which will not produce excessive corrosion by galvanic action in the presence of moisture.
A new laminated board barrier promises affordable rat control, potentially reducing damage to food and property. Traditional materials like concrete sheet metal and wire mesh are effective but costly, limiting widespread use.
Rain snow and ice attack stucco causing cracks to widen and fall away. Proper painting with suitable colors seals cracks and keeps out moisture while adding character to the home.
Dated April 13, 1949 L. M. Merrick Seal County Judge publishes notice for dates April 21 28 and May 5 for progress of sale or action.
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