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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

6

Couple from near Central City wed in May

Robert Aldrich and Miss Margaret Lewis were married Saturday May 14 near Central City and will live at Wolbach. The Junior-Senior Banquet was at the Baptist Church Friday with Enore Alfred as toastmistress and speakers including Arthur Peterson Evelyn Rolls Ralph Frazier Mildred Stevens Albert Peterson. Albert Beck of Clarks died Friday after being kicked by a horse. Florence Anderson returns home from Columbus where she taught. The Father and Son banquet for the Businessmen’s Sunday School Class was at the Baptist Church Tuesday with a four course banquet for 105 guests.

Robert Aldrich Margaret Lewis Central City Wolbach Baptist Clifford Branting Florence Anderson Columbus the Baptist Church

Two Weddings Highlight May 12 1926 Bellville Kansas

Miss Bentha daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnson wed Ralph son of Mr and Mrs Peterson in Bellville Kansas on May 12. Ludwig Joseph recovers from scarlet fever. Florence Anderson leaves Arnold teaching to join First State Bank Hordville June 1. Arborville Church to celebrate 50th anniversary. one charter member remains. Mrs Nellie Nelson ill Dr Bell of York consulted with Dr Westfall. Seth Piper cares for her. Albert Benson and Dr R L Peterson and Buoch Peterson shipped two loads of cattle to Chicago market Monday. Miss Johnson of Lincoln to return.

Bentha Johnson Ralph F B E. Peterson Bellville Kansas Ludwig Joseph Florence Anderson Arnold First State Bank of Hordville Arborville Nellie Nelson Bell York Westfall Seth Piper Albert Benson R. L. Peterson Buoch Peterson Chicago Miss Johnson Lincoln

Seven Pound Baby Girl Born at Bradshaw Home

Dr J B Williams reports a seven pound baby girl born Wednesday May 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gilliland of Bradshaw. Major local births and deaths noted include Carl Arthur born October 21 1912 at Hordville died May 12 1931 at Aurora age 19. John Bush and Hordville parents welcome a ten pound boy born May 16. Dr Ross Tritle from Junction City Kansas visited family. Everett Green Eugene Myers and Donald Springer attended air races in Omaha. Mrs Will Garling admitted to St Francis Hospital at Grand Island for treatment. Ten years ago May 21 1936 notable fire at Dr R Peterson dentist home after basement explosion. Deaths include Mrs Eric Forslund of Stromsburg age 72. Senior class Sneak Day and local events around Polk area. Cass McConnell's death noted. baccalaureate services held for 1936 graduates.

J. B. Williams John Gilliland Bradshaw Carl Arthur Ernest Hahn Hordville Aurora John Bush Ross Tritle Junction City Kansas Rosa Ross Bertha Everett Green Eugene Myers Donald Springer Omaha Will Garling St Francis Hospital Grand Island R. Peterson Eric Forslund Stromsburg Polk Harold Nelson Lincoln Antelope Park Cass McConnell Huntley Ida McConnell the Baptist Church Bailey Osceola Wisconsin Arizona Robert Stanton Army Pasadena California David D J Smith Kenneth Cornish C. R. Peterson State Dental Meeting Peterson Eastern Star Grand Chapter James Colson Minatare Neb Dewey Sigler Clyde Courtney Tabor Johnson and Chantry Michael Lester Johnson P. C Wieseman Melvin Wills St Elizabeth Hospital League of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Clyde Haxton Alva Richards Elm Creek Ivan Richards Glenn Richards Harold Walstead Elmer Walstead Ray Hastings

ASK THE FARMER WHO HAS ONE

The Polk County National Farm Loan Association in Osceola Nebraska advertises Federal Land Bank loans with no commission or appraisal fee, 4 percent interest, 34 years to repay, and flexible future payments. Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays on the east side of the square. officers listed are W. J. Stead secretary treasurer and Henry Osantowski fieldman.

Federal Land Bank Drouth Polk County National Farm Loan Association Osceola Nebr W. J Stead Henry Osantowski

Fire destroys cargo in Osceola highway trailer

Firefighters responded to a large semi-trailer fire on the highway west of Osceola. The Wisconsin bound truck from Arizona burned largely. cause traced to a flat dual tire. Personal belongings and most of the trailer were destroyed.

ERB HELP marketed to relieve stomach gas and sleep distress

A woman reports relief from severe nightgas and bloating after taking ERB HELP. The ad claims the product cleanses bowels and improves digestion, liver and kidney function, and encourages readers to visit Davis Pharmacy for purchase.

Davis Pharmacy

Preschool Years Shape Future Health and Development

The Polk County Medical Society urges parents to focus on health and mental growth in the preschool years. Regular medical checkups, immunizations, and correction of defects during this period prevent future health issues and foster sturdy, well adjusted adults. The State Health Department offers free materials on child care upon request.

Polk County Medical Society State Department of Health

Polk Village sale of Lot 20, Block 4 Polk approved

Ordinance No. 115 approved April 23 1946 authorizes sale of Lot Twenty, Block Four of the Original Town of Polk to The Farmers Cooperative Association of Polk County for 750 cash. Buyer to assume 1946 taxes. A remonstrance by 30 percent of electors within 30 days halts sale for one year. May 9 16 23 publication dates.

Polk Polk County Nebraska Farmers Cooperative Association

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