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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
4
Subscription rates and local notices mix with personal items. Repairs and sales show bank repainting by artist August Nelson while residents report autos from Polk Motors and a horse accident. several births, moves, and social updates recur across May 1930 and 1935 recall entries with local names and events.
Twenty five years ago on May 13 1920 the local Odd Fellows held an open meeting at the Viking Theatre to mark the 101st anniversary. Reports note local youths writing and cashing checks at banks and a post office attempt. Other items include barn work for A C Jones and sales of horses and a mule to a Central City buyer for 3495. W A Refshauge and bride planned to settle in Polk at the James property bought for 5000.
The Village Board met at the Fire Hall on April 24 with full attendance but no business to transact and adjourned. A second meeting organized a permanent chairman for the fiscal year ending April 30 1946 with C Marvin Fredrickson winning with a majority. A regular session followed May 1 1945 at 8:00 pm with trustees Fredrickson Stromberg Lyle and Ekdahl present and L Wurtz absent. The Light and Water Commission.
The Village Board adopted the treasurer’s report after correction and made key appointments including R E Dahlin as treasurer and John H Stohs as street commissioner. A "NO PARKING" zone will be posted near the Farm ers Produce Station for farmers. Bills from Local State Journal Printing Co to Consumers Public Power were approved with warrants to be drawn.
Mrs Lee Hegland and Mrs How ard Pine visit Glendale friends then head to Colorado. Denver travelers stop by. District 65 picnic at Buckley Park. Rev Nels Pearson recovering after surgery. Little Soldiers Class kicks off church party with top attendance. May baskets honor Polk sick and shut-ins. Card of thanks from Mrs Harold Cramer. Progress Honor Roll names include Elmer Hanquist and others.
In Polk County Nebraska the estate of J A Gabrielson deceased is examined by court. Hannah Gabrielson petitions for determination of heirs and rightful descent of Lots 11 12 in Block 18 Original Town Polk. He died intestate July 7 1932 leaving widow Hannah Gabrielson and daughters Winnie M Gabrielson and Esther Gustafson. Hearing set May 25 1945 at 10 AM before the Polk County Court.
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