Senior Activities Close School Year
Senior activities mark the end of the school year with Class Night on Friday May 17 Baccalaureate on May 39 and Commencement on Thursday May 23. Mary Reckner will give the salutatory and Thais Belle Lackey the valedictory with Rev Ivan Carlson preaching the Baccalaureate sermon and Rev R M Bailey delivering the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reckner
Thais Belle Lackey
Ivan Carlson
R. M. Bailey
Carl Steelquist
Supt. Horstman
Farmers and business men banquet draws large crowd
About seventy five farmers and business men gathered at the High School Gym Monday for a farmers business man banquet. Rain enhanced the mood as the crowd enjoyed dinner by the Methodist Ladies Aid. Bob Strickland led high school musical numbers and the boys glee club performed. Dr Johnston presented an illustrated travelogue with colored moving pictures from a four year old trip through the south east and Cuba. Albert Sundberg led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Bob Strickland
Dr. Johnston
Grand Island
Johnston
Cuba
Albert Sundberg
Rainfall amounts reach near two inches in town
A steady rain Monday night dropped almost two inches of moisture in town with higher totals north of town reaching three inches. Strong winds and electrical disturbance accompanied the storm, but moisture soaked in quickly and benefited crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork
Polk County ACP Changes at Secretary-Treasurer Post
Miss Lou Leymaster of Polk resigns as Secretary-Treasurer of the Polk County ACP after 11 months due to ill health. Grayce E Hahn, previously in charge of the payment division, is transferred to the Secretary-Treasurer role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Leymaster
Polk
Polk County
A. C P
Grayce E Hahn
A.C P
Local Social and church notices feature gatherings and obituaries
Mrs Ed Madison mourns mother Mrs Travis in Alda after last week. Miss Emalyne Deuker hosts Free Club. Miss Martha Johnson finishes Arnold duties and returns home for summer. Bud Vincent family from Gateway Ark visits Clyde Willits. Swede Plain Ladies Aid meets at Mrs John Lind for birthday gifts and refreshments. Ray Werner Jerold Ruzicka and Rev Juergensen fish on South Blue near McCool. A Sunday picnic dinner includes Kralik Frodman Lind and families and Stohl Fredrickson Flodman. Mrs Pete Jones of Hardville dies in Grand Island hospital. Ladies Aid to meet at Methodist church parlors Thursday with hostesses T A Stevens Nelson Johnson Goethe. Mrs T A James of Stromsburg to Speak. missionary L B Friedemann to address Hordville Baptist May 19–24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Madison
Alda
Travis
Emalyne Deuker
Martha Johnson
Arnold
Bud Vincent
Gateway, Ark
Clyde Willits
Swede Plain Ladies Aid
John Lind
Joe Kralik
Omaha
E. A. Frodman
Lawrence Lind
Curtiss Frodman
C. Marvin Fredrickson
Robert Stohl
Marcela
Near Clarks
Carroll Flodman
Pete Jones
Hardville
Local Social Notes from Arborville and Surrounding Areas
Arborville residents hosted and visiting relatives over the weekend. Guests included York couples and families from Lincoln, Polk, Genoa, and Hampton. Births, missionary meeting, and neighborhood dinners are noted, along with several moves between homes and visits in York.
Polk Population Drops From 1930 To 1940
A Progress report shows Polk’s 1940 population at 493, down 39 from 532 in 1930. Census supervisor Mr Blue notes figures are preliminary and subject to correction and asks anyone not enumerated to send name and address to the District Census Office in Hastings, Nebraska.
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Polk
Blue
Hastings
Nebr
Social and school notes from Stromsburg week
Mr and Mrs Oscar Stromberg hosted friends in Stromsburg on Tuesday. York College students Imogene Hanquist Maxine Bol ton Raymond Iva Stevens Elsworth Carlson and Leland Widga visited their parents. Mrs C A Carlson celebrated ten years of the Ladies Home Society with a gathering and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stromberg
Stromsburg
Donald
Luella Dose
Henry Smith
Art Dose
R W. Keuper
Imogene Hanquist
Maxine Bolton
Raymond and
Iva Stevens
Elsworth Carlson
Leland Widga
York College
Oscar Stromblg
Eulala
Adelaide Lindburg
David Dornburgh
Ansel Lindquist
Alice
Richard Myers
Lincoln
High Prairie
C. A. Carlson
Ladies Home Society
C. R. Bryant
R. Upton
Ed Sundberg
Paul Strand and
Carlyn
Ed Berggren
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Saturday at Muse Theatre Osceola
Eighth grade graduation ceremonies will be held Saturday at the Muse Theatre in Osceola. The list of Polk County students who completed eighth grade is provided by district, with honored students noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse Theatre
Osceola
Polk County
Bob Grossnicklaus
Elmer Stewart
Norma Youngstrom
Virgil Gulbrandson
James Kirby
Donald Novell
Delorey Liss
Bonnie Jean Nordstrom
Jackie Mickey
Theodore Swanson
Duane Micek
Sylvia Boruch
Mae Allison
Bobby Anderson
Rodney Anderson
Alan Deeder
Virgil Johansen
Allan Kresha
Genavieve Schott
Doris Jaax
Martin Messing
Amelia Alt
Deloras Gabel
Phyllis Glatter
Doris Hiemer
Lloyd Ernst
Carroll Hahn
Dale Schmid
Clyde Oppliger
Miké Podraza
Louis Benda
Neal Hagselbalch
Bernice Hecker
Lucille Lassek
Betty Micek
Patty Micek
Lois Anderson
Bob Ball
Stanley Braithwait
Bonnie Buchholz
Crawford Campbell
Gene Cole
Jean Lapthorne
Elaine Malek
Tommy Mickey
Billie Norton
Ruby Olson
Wayne Parks
Opal Sargent
Mary Beth Schnasse
Eloise Schott
Dick Smith
Marcia Stohl
Shirley Umshler
John Davis
Irene Cerney
Delores Miller
Margaret Thelen
Billy Fyfe
Shirley Fyfe
Eleanor Hinkle
Robert Kopke
Delores Swanson
Richard Teegerstrom
Harold Anderson
Doris Binford
Billy LaVelle
Norma Lind
Olive Carlyon
Don Mhlayes
Bobby Mace
Dorothy Mace
Arnetta Beed
Shelby
Donna Jean Abbott
Winnard
Rooster Day Offered By Polk Produce Houses
Next Wednesday May 22 farmers with surplus roosters can profit at Polk Produce Houses annual Rooster Day. Special price 68c per pound for that day only, regular market 5c. trade grip redeemable for merchandise at Polk stores. Bring 100 pounds for about $8. trade slips cashable Wednesday.
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Polk
Poppy Day Slogan Prompted By Legion Auxiliary Sale
American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will sell red memorial poppies on Saturday May 18 in Polk. The sale supports disabled veterans and families of veterans, with all contributions benefiting Legion and Auxiliary activities for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
American Legion
Legion
Stomrsburg Hosts Many Visitors This Weekend
In Stromsburg many relatives and friends visited over the weekend. Osceola residents Mr and Mrs Carleton Anderson and son joined others including Denah Samuelson from Lincoln and Mrs Harvey Lind and daughters. Oak Lake guests and Illinois visitors also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Victor Anderson
Carleton Anderson
Osceola
Vernon Anderson
Denah Samuelson
Lincoln
Harvey Lind
Isaac Samuelson
Polk
Robert Nuquist
Robert Christensen
Paul Mongon
Lake Ericson
Twarling Bros
David
Joseph Sward
Alton Anderson
Rock Island
Joel Hangon
Lowell
Harold Wurst
Geneva
Will of Charley Peterson upheld sharing estate broadly
Nebraska and various churches and schools will share in the large estate of Charles Peterson of Stromsburg who died in 1936. The settlement ends contested bequests as the supreme court affirms district court findings and the heirs receive specified shares including to state educational lands and multiple Nebraska institutions. The will notably directs funds to public schools Stromsburg and Benedict, a Swedish orphan home, University of Nebraska, parks, churches, and hospitals.
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Charley
Nebraska
Charles Peterson
Stromsburg
Elmer H. Feldt
Lincoln
Altho
Feldt
Peterson
Polk County District Court
Supreme Court
District Court
State Board of Educational Lands
Benedict
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Orphans Home
University of Nebraska
Swedish Lutheran Church
Cemetery Association
Potter's Field
Seventh-Day Adventist Conference
Kearney
Milford
Sincere thanks for cards and gifts from Sondra Hill
Sondra Hill expresses sincere thanks to all who remembered her with cards and gifts. The items helped her recovery from illness and "ouchies" as she mends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondra Hill
Engagement announced for Barbara Kindscher in Guide Rock
Mr and Mrs J S Kindscher of Guide Rock announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Bruce E Cowgill of Polk Neb The wedding is set for Guide Rock on June 2 with both families listed as hosts and witnesses.
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J. S. Kindscher
Guide Rock
Neb
Barbara
Bruce E. Cowgill
Polk, Neb
Polk Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
The Polk Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on May 29 at 2:00 PM in the cemetery building. Secretary T A Stevens announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Cemetery Association
T A Stevens
Meridian district to expand Boy Scout program in 1940 growth plan
W. W. Norton of Osceola announces the 1940 thirtieth anniversary year will bring the largest rise in Scout enrollment yet across Polk Fillmore York counties and all 55 southern Nebraska counties. New troops leadership training health safety camping and advancement will expand as the Cornhusker Council uses a $12 500 Phillips Foundation grant to fund the effort.
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Boy Scout Movement
United States
Meridian
Polk
Fillmore
York
Nebraska
W. W. Norton
Osceola
Mr. Norton
Cornhusker Council
Phillips Foundation
Cyclone Sally brings audience to capacity at high school play
The Senior Class presenting Cyclone Sally drew a full house Friday night May 10 in the high school auditorium. Mean McGinnis and Laura Johnson led a cast including Burdette Peterson as Reg gie Manners and Irene Gustafson as Jenny the Irish housekeeper with laughs and applause throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Sally
Mean McGinnis
Laura Johnson
Burdette Peterson
Reggie Manners
Raymond Sagehorn
Jim Jenkins
Irene Gustafson
Jenny
Jim
Lester Upton
Willie Clump
Dean McGinnis
Jack Webster
Bascom
Ruth Thatcher
Peggy McGinnis
Elizabeth Smith
Effie Warden
Welcome Willits
Man Vernon
Mr. Strickland
Miss Whitnack
Betty Newton
Auxiliary Meeting Notes From Polk County
The American Legion Auxiliary met May 13 at the John Gestrine home with 13 members present led by Vice-president Mrs. C. R. Peters on roll. Poppy Day is May 18 in Polk, wreath-making for Decoration Day set for May 23 in the park, report on Lilac Lawn tree planting, adjournment to June at Mrs. Shafer’s home, luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
John Gestrine
C. R. Peterson
Polk
Lilac Lawn
Mr and Mrs Strand Injured in Highway Accident
Mr Oscar Strand and his wife were in a car wreck one mile north of Stromsburg after a flat tire caused loss of control. Mrs Strand sustained several minor injuries and two broken ribs while Mr Strand had only a few bruises. They were returning from Columbus after visiting their son and daughter in law Merrill Strand.
Mrs L P Jones Dies at 72 in Grand Island
Mrs L P Jones, 72, died at her Grand Island home after a short illness. Survived by her husband and ten children, including daughter Mrs Willard Lindburg of Polk. Funeral services set for Thursday at Hordville Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Jones
Grand Island
Willard Lindburg
Polk
Hordville Baptist Church
Seward Couples Entertained At Rahrs Home Dinner
Mr and Mrs Walter Gerken s Meyer and family of Seward along with Mr and Mrs Paul Sagehorn and family were entertained at dinner Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rahrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gerkensmeyer
Seward
Paul Sagehorn
Dinnner
Clarence Rahrs
Polk Businesses Extend Wednesday Evenings to 10 PM
Polk business places to stay open Wednesday evenings until 10 o'clock starting May 22 and continuing until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
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Arborville News
Carl and
Marlin ‘Bedient
Harold Bedient
James Pickrel
S. A. Charles
Chas. Dahlgren
Dorothy Gullion
Mildred Lytle
R. B. Lytle
Florence
Bonnie Flick
W. E. Bedient
Maurice Flick
Gertrude Flick
F. N. Reckner
Clarence
Floyd Merchant
Geo. Press
Chas. Bradwell
James Barr
Kenneth Barr
T. S. Fisher
Coila Fisher
Arborville Missionary Society
T. D. Otte
John Wochner
Laverne Harrington
Genoa
Harrington
Lena Riley
W. C. Shockey
Chris Holm
Hampton
Fred Bedient
Ee Stark
Aurora
Monay
Fred D. Shockey
Near Stromsburg
D. N. Mills
A. A. Shockey
Fred Shockey Sr
Grant Johnson
C. J. Johnson
Henry Driewer
Jerry Driewer
Wm. Overstreet
A. O. Whittemore
Fred Riley
Ernest Salchow
H. Augustin
Ronald D. Beebe
Alliene L. DeBaets
Mary A. Klein
Delton L.untzelman
Kathryn R. Langer
Gloria J. Pierce
Phyllis Gondringer
Onna Mae Larson
Charles Eberly
Elphie Hanson
Laird Hengelfelt
Lola Mae Hengelfelt
Donald Baker
Virginia Hughes
Ida Jenkins
Gaylord Johnson
Milas Nielsen
Terise Nine
Fred Shockey
Colleen Dunn
Lucille Koehler
Mary Ann Swan
Martin Kaczor
Wesley Johnston
Coral Johnson
Johnnie Nyberg
Josephine Swanson
Rena May Willits
Ralph Appleton
Ralph Simpson
Vance Toline
Stanley Thelander
Irvin Beckstrom
Earl Samuel
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