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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

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Village Board Annual Meeting Appointments Report

At the village annual meeting the board appointed A. Isaacson as chairman R. J. Allison as clerk Lloyd Kroger as treasurer Dr J B Williams to the health board Mrs Mae Sundberg Mrs Co F Alfred and Mrs H Horstman to the library board Gust Westlund to street commissioner P T Wurtz and C A Carlson to street and alley committee AL Sundberg and Glen Hill to the light committee W C Steel as Light and Water Commissioner Ralph Upton resigned as village marshal David Eckdahl to fill the position Mell Hill named Police Magistrate.

Village Board A. Isaacson R. J. Allison Lloyd Kroger J. B. Williams Board of Health Mae ‘Sundberg Co. F. Alfred H. Horstman Gust Westlund P T. Wurtz C. A. Carlson

Hilton Steelquist Named Polk County Boy's State Delegate

Hilton Steelquist will represent Polk during the Boys State program at Lincoln Nebraska starting June 8 at the University of Nebraska Agricultural College campus. The American Legion sponsors this 49th state event to teach government fundamentals and citizenship. Steelquist was sponsored by the local Legion post, among 250 juniors from 43 districts. John Arthur Gustafson attended in 1938. there was no delegate last year.

Hilton Steelquist Polk Lincoln State Department of the American Legion Agricultural College University of Nebraska Hilton American Legion Post John Arthur Gustafson

Arborville Twentieth Century Club Meets Summer Social

Elmros location Mrs Ivelyn hosted the Arborville Twentieth Century Club with Faithful Workers Club guests on May 2. Charter members Mrs E B Hoofon of York and Mrs Rady Overstreet of Lincoln shared club founding memories. Sybil Otte reviewed Federated Club work. A playlet Aunt Sarahs Hat Shop entertained as officers for next year were installed before a social hour with ice cream and cake.

Arborville Twentieth Century Club Faithful ‘Workers Club Ivelyn Shenk E. B Hfoon York Rady the Overstreet Lincoln Sybil Otte George Otte Sarah

Tragedy at Lake Ericson Claims Five Lives

Five fishermen died when a boat capsized at Lake Ericson late Saturday. Bud Sawyer 21 survived a drowning attempt after assisting in recovery. The deceased are John Welch 34 Harvey Welch 30 Ned Bartlett 29 Charles Marz 29. An Osceola group helped recover bodies. Local residents noted weekend visitors and community活动.

Lake Ericson Bud Sawyer Ericson John Welch Harvey Welch Bartlett Ned Charles Marz Osceola Harry Pratt Fred Schumann Frank D. Mills K A Cornish Robin Nyquist

Mrs Henry Johnson obituary notices life and burial details

Martha Elenora Swan born in Malmo Nebraska in 1895 moved to Swede Home after her father died She married Henry Johnson in 1920 and had four children two died in infancy She died May 1 1940 at Osceola hospital age 44 years 8 months and 6 days Funeral services were held at the Swede Home church and home with several songs and tributes from family members Interment followed in Swede Home cemetery Blessed memory of her life and family care

Henry Johnson Martha Elenora Swan Augusta Toline Malmo Nebraska Colton Oregon Swede Home Fridhtem Lutheran Church Hordville Johnson Osceola Hospital Ruth Elenora Laura Marie Ellen Anderson Joel Toline Julius Hult Abel Toline Horton Rev Bailey Wilbur Whitacre Rodney Allison Sward Phyllis Steelquist

County Track Meet Winners at Osceola Inmet Onttanl

Winners listed for county field meet in Osceola Osceola Ontario events include girls and boys across sprints jumps relays and unique races with names like Virginia Schmoker Colleen Dunn Clyde Oppliger Harold Bernt Lucille Lassek Bernt and Mike Podraza. team scores show District 68 76 51 46 and 38 points.

Osceola Inmet Onttanl Ins Virginia Schmoker Carol McCormick Jdoris Jaax June Frizzell Colleen Dunn Ruby Lee Marion Kanter Lucille Lassek Louis Benda William Hall Clarence Bernt Clyde Oppliger Harold Bernt Harold Grossnicklaus Mike Podraza Irvin Hecker Darwin DeTurk Elmer Stewart Tommy Augustine

Missionary Mrs L B Friedemann to Speak at Hordville

Noted missionary at Hordville Baptist Church, Mrs L B Friedemann, who spent ten years in Latvia, Poland and Czechoslovakia, will address gatherings May 19 to 24 at 8 p.m. Services each evening. Mr and Mrs H Bedient and family of Arborville visited Tuesday evening with Mrs Friedemann’s parents, Mr and Mrs W E Green.

Hordville Baptist Church L. B. Friedemann Latvia Poland Czechoslovakia Europe

Polk County Boys Help Unveil U-235 Isotope Discovery

Former Polk County residents John R. Dunning and J W Buchta played a major role in isolating U-235 at Minnesota and Columbia University tests. The finding, with explosive potential, drew notice after the New York Times report and Nazi interest. Special speaker Rev H E Udd will address Baptist Church Sunday at 8 PM on home missionary work.

Polk County New York Times John R. Dunning Shelby Boy J W. Buchta Osceola Columbia University Prof Dunning Physical Review J. W. Buchta University of Minnesota Columbia Baptist Church H. E. Udd American Sunday School Union Omaha Great Home Missionary Organization

Achievement Day Program draws 110 at Osceola Presbyterian

The Women's Project Clubs held their annual Achievement Day Program on Friday May 3 at the Osceola Presbyterian Church with 110 attendees. Dr P A Downs from the College of Agriculture spoke on milk products and club members displayed yearlong projects. Morning session elected delegates Mrs Russell Blevins and Mrs George Ipland to represent Polk County at the home economics council in Scotts Bluff in mid June.

Women’s Project Clubs Presbyterian Home Economics Council Scotts Bluff Rusel Blevins George I'land Polk County

Dohnaick Engagement Announces Gladys Dohnaick

Mr and Mrs Joseph Dohnaick of Los Angeles announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys now of Hollywood to Marian Peterson of Glendale California son of Mr and Mrs C N Peterson of Polk. The wedding will take place in June.

Joseph Dohnaick Los Angeles Calif Gladys Hollywood Marian Peterson Glendale Peterson C N. Peterson Polk

Polk County Farmers Attend St Paul Meeting

About 20 000 farmers traveled to St Paul Minnesota last Saturday for the largest farmers gathering on record. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace spoke in the auditorium addressing important farming issues. Polk County sent seven farmers who reported on the meeting. The event was sponsored by the Farmers Union with national president M W Thatcher serving as arrangements chairman.

Polk County ST. Paul Minnesota Henry A Wallace Minn Polk Farmers Union M W Thatcher

Stromsburg Social Notes Show Local Visitors and Events

Mr and Mrs Vernon Anderson and Miss Denah Samuelson of Lincoln were Sunday guests at the Victor Anderson home. A barbecue and parade at Philipsburg, Kansas drew 25 000 people for the First Co op Refinery dedication. Allan Wilson of Washington D C visited Stromsburg and Government radio work in D C is noted. Mrs Kenneth Anderson hosted a birthday dinner for her husband. Mavis Hultquist visited her parents Arthur Hultquist from Friday evening to Sunday.

Stromsburg Vernon Anderson Denah Samuelson Lincoln Victor Anderson Wren Sherwood Dorothy Wallace Sherwood Minnie Swanson Will Campain Osceola Cliff Cramer Polk Ray Stover Paul Sundberg Wallace Johnson Los Angeles Calif P. A. Sundberg August C Jdéhnson Agvall S. Torell Fred K. Johnson O. R. Hennings Wayne Sisty C. T. Moline This City James ‘Stroup Elmer Berger Philipsburg Kansas Mid- the West Allan Wilson Washington D. C Nathan Wilson Wilson Washington Kenneth Anderson Mr. Anderson Fred Anderson Ludwig Rudeen Ruth Jeanette Allan Anderson Loris Neal Mavis Hultquist Luther College Wahoo Arthur Hultquist Everg Polk W.C. T. A T. A. Stevens Irvin Anderson Glen Hill Barbara Kindscher Bruce Cowgill Guide Rock Nebr Harold, Pearson Hastings L. E. Blase C. A Carlson York Everett Cramer Prairie Island H. A. Cramer John Ray Berdina Ray Werner Virgil Carl Blase Omaha Bannah Lindahl Augusta Person Grant Johnson Eddie Hissman Wall August Dobberstein Jerry Werth Harold Dobberstein Arlene Carl Schrader Ray Schrader Earl Henry Schrader Carl Pohl Emma Schrader Hampton Chas. Scheapler Donald C. F. Juergensen Eugene Henry Mundt Bernice Ray Dolores Schultz Delores Wilshusen C. N. Peterson Anton Peterson Robert Sigler

Weekend Visitation Highlights From Lincoln and York

A wert Hahn of Lincoln stayed at the E W Hahn home for the weekend. Miss Imogene Hanquist of York visited her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Elmer Hanquist, over the weekend. York visitors on Saturday included Mr and Mrs Henry Sandell, Mrs Rodney Allison, and Mrs Maurice Lindburg.

A.wert Hahn Lincoln E. W Hahn Imogene Hanquist York Elmer Hanquist Henry Sandell Rodney Allison Maurice Lindburg

89th Birthday Surprise For A J Hanquist

A large gathering celebrated A J Hanquist’s 89th birthday at his granddaughter’s home on Sunday afternoon. Relatives and friends from Clarks Lincoln Hordville and nearby joined present him with flowers and shared a lunch after an enjoyable visit.

A. J. Hanquist Win Wright Roy Nelson Orlie Adelson Clarks Wallace Johnson Lincoln Chas. Hanquist Harlan Chas Johnson Hordville Frank Adelson Harry Carlson C A Carlson Andy Carlson John Carson P A Hanquist Ebba Esther Menssen G.M Hill Hanquist Arnold Isaacson

Missionary Society Honors Mothers at Church Service

The Methodist Missionary Society held its annual Mother s Day service with special guests all women 70 and older. The event highlighted the oldest mother Mrs John Nordstrom and youngest Mrs Neil McNaught, plus talks on Pioneer Mothers Bible Mothers and Modern Mothers. A musical program followed by lunch and group photos.

C. J. McCoy Oscar Sundberg T. A. Stevens Lawrence Sundberg Geéeanelle Sundberg Fitch Benjamin Vance Sundberg

Local Gatherings Highlight Arborville Community Ties

Arborville residents hosted relatives and friends from York Lincoln Osceola Polk and Benedict with visits at multiple homes Sunday and Sunday afternoon. Families including Bedients Worsrests Sterners Dahlgrens Flicks Noble L Wulf Otte Grady and others shared meals and greetings. A Mother's Day program at District 81 featured teacher Jean Read. Decoration Day plans were discussed at a town hall meeting.

Arborville Fred Bedient York John Worrest Chas Sterner Mildred Lincoln Hillis Sterner Dean Moomey Elgin Chas. Dahlgren John Wessel Viola Maurice Flick Geo Otte Osceola A. H. Ramsey S. A Charles Wm Kaeding Morris Herrick Jack Miller Carl Marlin Bedient York College Harold Bedient Gertrude Flick Lou Noble Denver Herman Wulf Boise Idaho District 81 Jean Read Dora Swanson Gresham W J Fisher Coila David Dornburgh Near Polk Dan Graves Martin Hoffman Ester Lackey John Hanson Raymond Noble Aurora Ardell Gandall T .D Otte Robert Lindahl Clarks Grant Johnson Town Hall D. N. Mills Polk A. A. Shockey W. E. Bedient

Polk County Farmers Sign 1940 AAA Farm Plans

About 94.8 percent of Polk County farmers signed 1940 AAA Farm Plans by May 1, totaling 1649 of the county’s farmers. The plans outline acreage allotments soil-building practices and estimated max payments, with signers eligible for 1940 conservation parity and crop loans. Precincts listed with signed counts and ratios.

ACP Polk County Robert C. Taddiken Agricultural Conservation Committee Taddiken AAA Precinct Farms Canada Clear Creek Hackberry Island Osceola Platte Stromsburg Valley

Polk W C T A Set to Meet May 14 at Mrs Stevens Home

News from Polk notes the Polk W C T A will meet next Tuesday May 14 at the home of Mrs T A Stevens. Other local items include visits, family events, and social gatherings across Polk with multiple households hosting birthdays and dinners.

Correction on Myers Dairy Sale Clarifies Ice Business Switch

A correction states Mrs Myers only sold the ice business and routes to M P Siegel of Central City. She retains and will personally manage the dairy business, hoping no inconvenience was caused to her.

Myers M. P Siegel Central City

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