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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
Warmer weather brings crowds to Polk on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Farmers finish work late, parking becomes scarce, and the Commercial Club plans band concerts and free open-air pictures to boost entertainment and shopping in town.
School board, meeting last week, moved the annual end of year picnic from Stromsburg to Polk City Park. On Friday May 23 students will compete in lek events with prizes for winners. Over two hundred students, parents, and friends are expected to attend the noon lunch.
At a Commercial Club meeting the group urged business men who can to buy benches for front of their shops to aid visitors on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Local carpenters will supply a bench cost estimate. interested businessmen should contact Paul Strand for full details.
Bob Steenbock reports donations from businessmen renew the Polk ball diamond lease for another year. Polk now has a usable field but no team to play there this summer.
Edwin Gerhart Nelson born March 12 1897 near Edgar Nebraska died April 28 1941 at his Polk home at age 44 after a barber career there and in Osceola He married Alice L McClure on March 15 1920 and they had four daughters Ruth Arlene Roberta Anne RoJean Alice and Rosalie Althea He is survived by his wife four daughters two sisters three brothers and many relatives Funeral services were at the Polk Methodist Church with Rev Longacre Rev Bailey and Rev Carlson officiating and burial in Polk Cemetery He joined the Swedish Lutheran church of Edgar in youth and later the Polk Methodist Church He was active in faith and family life.
Raymond Grossnicklaus hosted a farewell gathering for Pell County AAA staff and spouses Monday evening. Honorees Donald Johnson and Dale McMeek of Shelby have served in the AAA office for about three years and have enlisted in the U S Air Corps. Guests enjoyed bridge and refreshments with a patriotic theme, each receiving a five year diary.
A large group of Polk county rural school pupils and teachers gathered in district 16 to rehearse an operetta to be staged on the Osceola courthouse lawn May 24. About 1,200 pupils perform under Miss McBeth, county superintendent, with pianist Miss Evelyn Babcock. The project, a new rural school program, may be filmed in technicolor by the state superintendent's office.
A crowded sequence of visits and gatherings across Arborville and nearby towns includes the Merchant, Beckner, Bedient, Stark, Johnson, Torell, Otte, Noble, Kaehlier, Graves, Lytle, Shaffer, Cook, and Flick families. Events feature Mother's Day dinners, Sunday calls, club meetings, and a State Congregational Convention report, with several residents traveling to Hampton York Hastings McCook and Kearney.
Notice states Polk County bar members will close law offices on Saturday afternoons in May June July and August. Secretary Norton signs the notice on behalf of the association.
Weekend visits feature Miss Della Mae Madison in Hastings at her parents home. Columbus guests Merrill Strand and Oscar Strand family, plus Frank Nelson and Will Kroger attend a Marie Branting recital at Wahoo. Baccalaureate services in Gwede Home are joined by C R Lindholm family. Red Cloud visits and Saturday calls by multiple area residents noted.
In the United States wheat farmers vote May 31 on marketing quotas. Polk County producers join national peers in a secret referendum to determine if quotas will be adopted, with results publicly tabulated and participation urged by County AAA chair Robert C Taddiken.
The W S C S met Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors with C G Jack and EB Madison in charge. Mrs Henry Horstman reviewed the book Snow in Summer. Hostesses Hennie Seymour Cramer H A Cramer and Virgil Kisler served a luncheon.
Mr and Mrs C A Carlson entertained guests at a seven oclock dinner Friday evening including Mrs Myra Cox of Lincoln Mr and Mrs A K Crow Mr and Mrs Gilbert Benson and Ronnie and Mrs Sadie Clark.
Plans are set for a sheep and wool show in Stromsburg on May 21 sponsored by the Polk County Lamb and Wool Association Stromsburg High School and the Polk County Extension Service. Entries will be accepted at the County Extension Office in Osceola with classes including Fat Lamb Pen of 5 Fat Lambs fleece lots ram lamb and various ewe and ram classes.
The community plans the annual picnic at High Prairie School House on Friday May 16th. A wedding at Sutton last Sunday united Mervin Thelander and Wilma Ebert with many relatives from the area attending and a large dinner and birthday observance accompanied by showers and visits among Aurora Chapman Marion York and Sutton residents.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Victor Blase with Rev. Carl Juergensen leading devotion on National Defense and spiritual needs of boys in camp. Mrs. Clarence Rehrs and Mrs. Erwin Light organized a program featuring songs and readings and a luncheon followed.
Four hundred invitations were mailed to Folk High School alumni statewide for the Alumni Banquet to be held in the high school auditorium Thursday evening May 29. Honored classes are 1941 1931 and 1921. A patriotic color motif will be used. Committees aim to attract alumni within driving distance. Officers listed: Mrs Irvin Anderson press Leona McConnell vice press Lloyd Kroger secretary.
Local residents report visits and travels including Nelson King family to Lincoln, George Dean from Cross California visiting his brother Will Dean, Donald Johnson from Los Angeles visiting relatives, and Margaret Seaquist from Cozad returning home. Neighborly Neighbors Extension Club members attended County Achievement Day in Ahirora. Gleaners Class hosted by Rev. Longacre at Polk. Luther College recital by Marie Branting in Wahoo. Baccalaureate Services at Lutheran Church with Rev. Longacre speaking.
Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood hosted Sunday afternoon for their daughter and family from Van Nuys California. About sixty five relatives visited during the afternoon. Several Hampton and local families joined Sunday dinner and afternoon visits with multiple extended family guests noted throughout the Stromsburg area.
The Commercial Club executive committee announces a summer Better Lawns Contest in Polk. A judging committee will conduct two inspection tours around July first and August first, selecting the best lawns for three prizes. Enter and improve town beauty amid rains and cheap water.
The Village Board notes weekly Band Concerts in Polk cost about 40 dollars per show to finance. Some residents advocate giving away cash to attract crowds, but others see value in the entertainment Polk provides Wednesday nights and prefer maintaining the current program.
Arnold Isaacson was reappointed Chairman of the Village Board at a recent reorganization meeting. Other officers Mall reappointed include R. J. Allison as Clerk, Lloyd Kroger as Treasurer, David Bekdahl as Marshall, and G. M. Hill as Police Magistrate. Isaacson has served as mayor since 1937.
The Polk Village Board will enforce an old ordinance banning fireworks within the village limits despite ongoing arguments for and against the measure. The board reaffirmed the rule, indicating continued prohibition for this year.
Katie Salchow born December 25 1868 in Madison County Illinois moved with family to Polk County in 1877. She married William Salchow January 7 1890 and had nine children. She died May 8 192? at age 72 after an operation. Funeral at Immanuel Lutheran Church Arborville with Rev Carl Juergensen.
The American Legion posts in Polk County move to their final season meeting next Monday evening at the Fire Station. A guest from another Polk County Post will attend as a feature speaker.
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