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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
1
Bargains and low prices highlight the Town-Wide May Sale in Polk on Wednesday May 26 with a free show at 7 30 and 9 00 p m. Open Wednesdays continue through summer with pork stores operating through August and June 2 band concerts each Wednesday night.
The Auxiliary honors war dead with a memorial poppy window made by Mrs. Ardis Wilhelmus. New officers named for the coming year include President Mrs. Josephine Ostberg and others. installation planned for June. May 18 cleanup and Memorial Day wreaths on May 28. Poppy stamp project to top $300 by June 1.
The local Boy Scout Troop held its first all night outing Friday to Saturday with Scoutmasters Jerry Stevens and Ralph Kahler Jr. leading twenty boys. They cooked an evening meal, pitched tents, fished, and explored before returning at 9 30 Saturday morning and planning the next trip.
Teams set for the first week in June as rosters are balanced for a fair softball race. Managers and committee members list players by bank, Stromberg's, and Polk Oil squads, including veterans and returning players who may join Dall if seeking equal opportunity.
The Happy Hour Club met at Mrs. Leonard Jisa’s home on Friday afternoon to discuss a picnic for the children of its members. Mrs. Donald Scheapler co hosted the gathering.
Annual election of Legion officers will be held Monday night May 24 at the regular meeting of Lemuel R. Wilcox Post No 160. Officiating officers from the past year were Commander Max Jones Vice Commander Alton Wilhelms Adjutant Dean Myers and Finance Officer Robert Steenbock. All Legionnaires are urged to attend.
The 27 seniors will graduate at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Governor Robert Crosby will deliver the commencement address on challenges facing today’s graduates. Memorial Day services on Sunday May 30 at 1:45 p.m. at Polk School auditorium feature Rev A O Folden as speaker. Next Wednesday is the all school picnic at noon ending the 1953 54 school year.
Final arrangements set for Memorial Day observance in Arborville Hall on Monday May 31 starting at 2 PM. Speaker to address the crowd after the service. Organization officers include Chairman Mrs Hillis Sterner Secretary Mrs John Wochner and Treasurer Hillis Sterner.
The Rainbow Rebekah Lodge met May 13 with 31 members lunching. The May Basket committee delivered 21 baskets to shut ins. Members discussed Memorial Day services and wreaths for graves. A program honored older members with roses for six recipients.
Polk merchants announce Memorial Day closing on May 31 to honor those who gave their lives. Businesses urged public cooperation with the observance and closing of stores.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Scholz of San Diego are visiting her father John Adelson and other relatives and friends. Mrs Floyd Lyle returned Monday evening from a visit with an aunt in Wilton Junction Iowa.
Jerry King finished second in the state mile in 4:38.7, just four inches shy of the fastest time, narrowly missing the state title. Jerry Ford of Waverly won the race, with both competitors juniors and possible rivals again next year, highlighting strong performances from smaller schools over larger ones.
Golden Age Mothers were honored at the Polk Swede Plain Methodist event Friday afternoon. A candle lighting service, floral tributes, and songs featured Mrs. Lindburg and others. 155 attendees enjoyed a lunch hosted by local church societies.
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