Twenty Years Ago May 19 1927 Local Notices
Entries recall cars and births from York Lincoln Des Moines and Petersens family headlines. Dick Thesing drove a Buick roadster from York. Mrs R L Peterson and Charles Were passengers to Lincoln. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Win Hill at Flora Ostberg home. Mrs Clara Remington purchased a Jewett car. A fine eight pound boy arrived at Floyd Larson's home. Art Gustafson drove a Fordson tractor to the Burg for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis ‘Mills
Dick Thesing
York
R. L. Peterson
Charles
Lincoln
Charles Evans
Little Daughter
Des Moines
T . Nelson
Win
Hill
Flora Ostberg
Jewett
Clara Remington
Floyd Larson
Art Gustafson
Union Memorial Services and Local Meetings Schedule
Local news notes a Methodist church union memorial services on May 20 and a WCTU meeting led by Mrs Aker with 18 attendees including visitors. Miss Miller provided music and Mrs McDaniel spoke on parliamentary law. The Polk Theatre will show The Jolson Story next week with high critical praise. District 44 holds its annual school opente at Buckley Park in Stromsburg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Memorial
Methodist Church
WCTU
Aker
Miss Miller
McDaniel
Polk Theatre
Jolson
Opiente
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Graduation notices and local society updates in Polk County
Miss Martha Johnson attended graduation exercises at Lord Lister hospital in Omaha with her sister Muriel in the class. Mrs A K Crow traveled to Central City for tonisil removal with her husband and Dr Westfall. Local figures from Lincoln to Polk share weekend duties and family milestones. Fifteen years ago in 1932 Mothers Luncheon and Mothers Day events linked Mrs Fred Johnson and Mrs H M McGaffin and their sons Folke and Alice Magnuson visited from Columbus. Miss Alice Magnuson visited Polk schools while Folke stopped by the Progress office. Ruth Harris, daughter of Mrs Homer Ramsey, graduated from Bryan Memorial Hospital nursing program. A 1932 note recalls Ross Goethe Jr recovering from an accidental shooting. Ten years ago in 1937 Sheriff Peterson ordered out slot machines amid county attorney orders and a rain-soaked week affected wheat moisture and the Polk Public School project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Johnson
Lord Lister Hospital
Omaha
Muriel
A. K Crow
Central City
Westfall
Fred Johnson
Stromsburg
H M. MecGaffin
Sigma
Fred Webster
Lincoln
Chapter House
Folke
Alice Magnuson
Columbus
Polk
Alice
Progress Office
Walter Johnson
Polk Barbers
Reed Bros Motor Company
Otto Wilshusen
Ruth Harris
Homer Ramsey
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Ross Goethe Jr
Peterson
Polk County
Polk Public School Project
Notice to creditors in Carl Hahn estate
In Folk County Nebraska the County Court will hear claims against the estate of Carl Hahn deceased on September 3 1947. Creditors must file claims by September 2 1947 or be barred. Dated May 2 1947. County Judge L M Merrick seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk County
Nebraska
Carl Hahn
L. M Merrick
Polk County Nebraska Estate of Oscar Dahon Deceased
Creditors of the State will be notified that the County Court of Polk County Nebraska will hear, adjust, and allow all claims against the estate of Oscar Dahon at the County Court Room on August 18, 1947. Claims must be filed by August 16, 1947 or be forever barred. Dated April 18, 1947. Apr 24, May 1, 8. County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Oscar Dahon
L. M Merrick
Polk project funds in short supply delays progress
A letter from Senator Norris notes the Polk project approved by PWA officials lacks sufficient funds. Reports also mention illness at St Francis hospital, a large Osceola 6th grade diploma ceremony, a new Osceola daughter born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Hill, and criticism over the Polk schools annual picnic at Buckley Park in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Polk
PWA
Lyle Ostberg
St. Francis ‘Hospital
Grand Island
Mervin Branting
Cleo Davis
Milton Johnson
Junior Lindburg
Clarence Myers
Shirley Peterson
Hilton Steelquist
Dorothy Whitacre
Osceola
Glenn Hill
York
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Greeley Man Hospitalized After Fall At Drug Store
Osceola Myron Crego 86 fell on the steps of Crouse-Tex Drug Store last Wednesday suffering a broken hip. He and his wife and relatives were returning from Indiana when the accident happened. He is treated at St Francis hospital and later home in Greeley. A fire of unknown origin damaged Mc Donald's stock in groceries and dry goods early Saturday, burning a rear floor hole and blistering woodwork. A bread truck driver reported the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Crego
Greeley
Colorado
Crouse-Tex
Crego
Indiana
St. Francis Hospital
McDonald's
Notice of Final Report for Paul T Wurtz Deceased
The State of Nebraska to all interested in the estate of Paul T Wurtz deceased. The executor filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge. A hearing is set for June 13, 1947 at 10 oclock AM to determine heirship distribution and approve the account. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated May 17 1947 County Judge Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Paul T. Wurtz
L. M Merrick
American Legion Auxiliary Plans Memorial Day Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at the Masonic home. Plans were made to meet on Tuesday May 27 for Memorial Day. Lunch was served by Mesdames Clair Wiits Arthur Gustafson Robert Gustafson and Lillie Johnson. The annual poppy sale is set for Saturday May 24. Arthur Bates promotes summer piano lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Home
Mesdames Clair Wiits
Arthur and
Robert Gustafson
Lillie Johnson
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Red River
White House
Davis Pharmacy
The
A Prescription Drug Store
Iside
Cliff Wurtz
Rachel Schrader
Marquette
York Baseball Park
York Bravel
House OF David
A. V. Kjelson
Polk Progress
Howard W. Herbes
Polk, Nebraska
Congress
Warren Strand
Dana Westfall
York Hospital
Rialto
California
Sun
Mon
Claudette Colbert
June Allison
Walter Pidgeon
Secret Heart” News& and Popeye Cartoon
Roy Acuff
Smoky Mountain Boys
Alan Lane
Adele Mara
Memphis Comedy and Cartoon
Elmer Galusha
Auc’t
W.S. Desch
York and
Bea
Carnation Milk
Pillsbury’s
Catsup Brook
Walmu
Soft Shell
Ital. Prunes
Stromberg’s
the Jolson
Feds
Auto&Tractor
Polk Motors
Terrill Motor Co
Adolph Meyer
Allis Chalmers Co
North End
Main St
Arthur Bates
State Bank
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