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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
The schedule lists processional led by Mr Strickland with congregational hymn, invocation by Rev Paul Carlson scripture by Rev L J Montzingo anthem by the choir sermon by Rev E E Pengelly an them by the choir benediction by Rev L J Montzingo recessional by Robert Strickland.
The Polk Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery on May 25, 1938 at 1 30 P M. Important business will be discussed. All members are urged. We are grateful to everyone who kindly remembered us during illness and passing of our beloved husband, son and brother, Mrs. Harold Strand. Mr and Mrs Oscar Strand and family Mr and Mrs Paul Strand and Carlyn.
Correction notes Emma L. Bishop was born at Atlantic Indiana on April 5 1862 and married D M Buckner in 1876.
A Polk County chronology notes W J Johnson served as petit juror in Lincoln Federal Court. Dr C R Peterson attended State Dental Association in Omaha. Evelyn Norton visited her parents in Lincoln. Baccalaureate sermon at Methodist Church. Ladies Aid Society met at Grace Chapel. Bauder family farm deliveries. Rodine birthday surprise party. a child required stitches after a head wound. Polk High School diplomas cost 4 70 each. Bauder & Son delivered tractors and Fords to local residents. May party hosted by Mrs John Wall.
Nearly 300 Walther Leaguers from Zone 8 gathered in North Hampton on May 15. Donald Zersen of Gresham opened the meeting and N L Kupske of the local league was elected president with Miss Helen Reiling of Seward as secretary. After lunch and a Vesper Service led by Rev Hopman, the crowd enjoyed a four act play Attorney for the Defense at 8 15 by the hosts.
York residents celebrate the 75th birthday of composer J A Parks with a full program of his works. The York Male Chorus and guests perform at United Brethren Church Sunday May 22 at 3 30 pm with a 15 minute radio broadcast on station KFAB starting 4 45 pm for those unable to attend in person.
Local life unfolds with new homes of Ray Hunsaker east of town and Nelson family farming their father’s land. Many travel for funerals and visits to Omaha, Grand Island, Lincoln, and Leigh, with summer guests, weddings, birthdays, and graduations noted.
Arborville and Stromsboro residents hosted and visited over the weekend with gatherings at multiple homes. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kisler, W. O. Bice, W. Bedient, and many others visiting relatives in York, Waco, Benedict, and Stromsburg. Birthday observances and family dinners were noted, with neighbors sharing meals and afternoon calls.
University of Nebraska materials testing laboratories support roads and state projects by testing concrete, soils, reinforcing rods, fuels, glass, tires, bricks and more.Led by Prof C M Duff, the labs operate year round with about 60 staff including 45 students, providing practical experience and helping finance schooling.
A reader comments on Nature's judgment noting examples such as baldness and hearing loss being followed by hair growth in the ears, suggesting nature errs in its patterns. The remark frames a humorous take on natural quirks and physical changes.
Mrs John Gestrine and Ruth visited Edna Gestrine at St Marys hospital Thursday. Theodore Nelson, a Wahoo student, spent the weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs Wm Fjell hosted Sunday dinner at George Andersons near Chapman. Earl Johnson Kenneth Peterson Ollie Johnson and families joined Oscar Fredricksons for Sunday tea. Luther League postponed to May 26. The Larsons and Frank Bolton were mentioned in social notes.
Sunday visitors joined Benedict residents with Mrs. Ray Darnell and Mrs. Joe Monson attending a Rebekah District Meeting at Columbus on Wednesday. Mrs. Roger Headley hosted guests including Ralph Kaler Dale Fredrickson and mothers for Bobby’s birthday anniversary. Other guests included Ansel Fredrickson and Ralph Nordberg family with J W Kohout Denver and Mary Ferrell among those present.
Advertisement lists J B Williams M D physician and surgeon with office hours 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m and office and residence phone numbers 157w2 and 127w3 for contact and appointments.
Mr and Mrs Alex Adel welcomed Mrs Ansel Frederickson to the August Burkman home in Stromsburg on Monday evening for a social visit.
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