Local Families Attend Events Across Exeter and Kearney
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stephens and Mrs Jack Stephens attended Exeter graduation exercises on Thursday evening. Mrs Lillian Brown of Washington D C was a guest of Mrs Ed Larson on Saturday night and overnight. The Polk Methodist Bible School program is set for Tuesday May 29 at 8 pm. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stewart with children and Mr and Mrs Leo Wurtz with Danny attended the air show at Kearney on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Stephens
Jack Stephens
Frank Davis
Exeter
Lillian Brown
Washington D. C
Ed Larson
Polk Methodist Church
Kenneth Stewart
Leo Wurtz
Danny
Kearney
Farm Experience Required Help Wanted
A major feed company seeks a salesman for permanent fulltime work with above average earnings. Thorough on the job training provided. Must be age 25 to 50, dependable and sober. Serious minded men only. Confidential appointment through Progress office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Four Polk Count Men Inducted Into Army at Omaha
Four Polk County men Eugene R Kosch Shelby Donald W Fellows Stromsburg Elsworth Cleland Stromsburg and Clifford S Kontor Osceola were inducted into the Army at Omaha on May 10 through Selective Service. The local board expects more in June and asks registered men to update addresses. College students seeking deferment should apply ahead of the May 20 exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Omaha
Eugene R Kosch
Shelby
Donald W. Fellows
Stromsburg
Elsworth
Cleland
Birthday gathering for Mrs Hanquist draws twenty relatives
Twenty relatives gathered at Mrs Reuben Hanquist's home on Sunday for a birthday observance. Out of town guests included Milan Hanquist of Lincoln and Arlyn Hanquist and family of York among others. several visitors came from Wausa Lincoln and Omaha. A Lutheran Ladies Aid food sale is planned for Saturday May 26 at Stromberg's Grocery Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Hanquist
Hanquist
Milan Hanquit
Lincoln
Arlyn Hanquist
York
Marie Anderson
Con Hult
Wausa
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Stromberg
Lillian Brown
Washington ,DC
Frida
Ediel
Anderon
Idith
Walter Anderson
Crand I Land
Obituary and Local News From Polk Area
Thirty two years ago Henry Frederic Smith died at his son Henry's home on a Friday in May age 76 Funeral services were held Sunday by Reverend Wm Butzke Ludwig Joseph and Miss Bertha Redeker wed in St Paul Minnesota on April 26 and will live on a Polk farm Jane Lind employed in Washington DC is now a bookkeeper at the Farmers Co Op Store Irvin Dornburgh and wife left for Kansas City for tractor school John Joseph was struck on the head during a horseshoe game and required medical care Herman Benjamin a Polk native sails for the foreign mission field as a teacher Clarence Cash has returned from overseas duty and is visiting his brother Elmer and Mrs Cash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frederic Smith
Henry
Wm. Butzke
Ludwig Joseph
Bertha Redeker
St.Paul
Minnesota
Polk
Jane Lind
Washington D. C
Farmers Co-Op
Irvin Dornburgh
Kansan City
John Joseph
Herman Benjamin
Foreign Mission Field
Clarence Cash
Elmer
Cash
Marriage Announced for Leroy Frazier and Agnes Ulrich
Twenty years ago news notes report the marriage of Leroy Frazier a former Polk bor to Agnes J Ulrich of Ord April 2 Miss Nini Lindahl of Chicago visits with parents Claus and Mrs Lindahl. Mary Wilcox head nurse returns home from Montana while others travel to Des Moines Ogden Ogallala Osceola events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Frazier
Polk Bor
Agnes J. Ulrich
Ord
Nini Lindahl
Chicago
Claus Lindahl
Mary Wilcox
Montana
Miller's Cafe
Muriel Johnson
Des Moines
Iowa
Wm Grimes
Ogden
Utah
W O
Swedenburg
C R_ Peterson
B Y Reins
Ogallala
Mesdames Lee Bealer
Charles Radke
Charles Kohl
Tilden
Engagement and upcoming wedding announced for Darlene Franz and Edward Larson
The announcement reports the engagement of Darlene Franz of Lushton to Edward Larson of Olk with a June 1 wedding set by her parents Mr and Mrs E E Franz. Also notes five Polk County men receiving final citizenship papers this week including Lars G Westlund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Franz
Lushtom
Edward Larson Ofolk
E E Franz
Polk County
Lars G. Westlund
Polk
R. J Alson
Mary McDaniel
Arthur S AlHson
Missour
R H Jooting
Nelson
The
Baptist Church
Maynard Schrader
Hyannis
William Lindberg
John Adams
Hastings
Davis Pharmacy
Forts
Manquist
Connie Jones Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Connie Lee Jones marked her fourth birthday on Monday afternoon with a party hosted by Mrs Jones. Guests included Mrs Inold Neuhaus Darwin Al Yen Dean Myers Jolene Linda and others. Connie’s grandmother Laessle baked the birthday cake and a delicious cake was served. Mr and Mrs Clifford Cramer hosted dinner Wednesday evening with Vi and Mrs Oliver Kreusps of San Francisco and Mr and Mrs Pak Holmes and Robert in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Lee Jones
Mr Jones
Mrainold Neuhaus
Darwin
al- Yen
Dean Myers
Jolene
Linda
Alton Wilhelms
Greg
Hearold
Bobby Nd
Richard
Oscar Jones
Tred Laessle
Connie
Laessle
Mroo
Clifford Cramer
Local social notes from Callaway and surrounding area
Mrs G Sundberg drove to Callaway bringing Jan ice home for summer from her teaching post. Sunday visitors included Edna Marie Stunkel and Leon with Mrs H G Brauer. Lincoln trip for medical care by Mrs E W Hahn prompted Mrs Lloyd Hahn to drive her. Fullerton guests visited Henry Sandell, and George Larson and Wallace Sandell visited Rudolph Gustafson. S J Harless hosted Sunday dinner for Lizzie and Elmer Johnson. Ollie Johnson visited sister Art Johnson. Leon Stunkle planned a trip to Brighton then Estes Park for summer work. Sundbergs and Baue guests from Sutton shared Wednesday visits. Royal Neighbors met at Hordville with 25 year pin for Leroy Nelson. Alumni banquet May 24 planned. C J McCoy left for Denver to visit John and Mrs Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Car Sundberg
Callaway
Janice
Wm Stunkel
Edna Marie
Leon
H G Brauer
Lloyd Hahn
E W Hahn
Lincoln
N E McNeeley
Tf Fullerton
Henry Sandell
George Larson
Wallace Sandell
Rudolph Gustafson
S J Harless
Lizzie
Elmer Johnson
Ollie Johnson
Art Johnson
Richard Cramer
Broken Bow
Leon Stunkle
Brighton
Colorado
Estes Park
Oscar Sundberg
Gene Baue
Sutton
Paul Walker
Aurora
Hastings
Royal Neighbors
Hordville
Robert Nelson
Jake Harding
Leroy Nelson
C J McCoy
Denver
John Andrews
Kon
Hampton visitors call on Lester Rehrs family
Mr and Mrs Theo Rehrs of Hampton visited Thursday at their son Lester Rehrs home. Mrs Rehrs is convalescing after a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Rehrs
Hampton
Lester
Rehrs
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Freezer
Philco Refrigerator
Sundbergs
Agen
Polk Progress
Alton W. Wilhelms
Nebraska
JT Stanton
North Side Square
Alvin M. Grubaugh
Treas
Campbell & Nyberg
Lee Bayer
Yorkshire
Bernard Litty
West
Matesians
Irma Harding
International Harvester
Fredrickson Implement Co
ARMY
Rifford Cramer
Elwin Johnson
Leslie Adelson
Sundberg
Goodyear
Fredrickson Imp. Co
Jar
Mazola
Heinz Catsup
Ajax
Talberts
Carnation Milk
Crisco
California
Sunkist
Krafts Parkay Oleo
Adams
Talberts Sauerkraut
Shafter
A. C
J.D
Wurtz Implement
John Deere Sales and Service
Mee
W.S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Anna Lind
State of
L. M. Merrick
Seal
Hattie Lindquist
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