Commencement Exercises Held in Viking Theatre
Commencement exercises were held in the Viking theatre last Thursday evening with Prof. Wells of Wesleyan University giving a talk. Bertha Kingston was named valedictorian and graduates include Tressa Hill Martha Jones Josephine Lindburg Esther Peterson Josephine Lindahl Helen Richmond Bertha Kingston Leona Plessinger Edson Wilcox and Harvey Lind. Diplomas were presented by A. W. Shafer.
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Viking Theatre
Prof. Wells
Wesleyan University
Gerald Kunkle
W. F. Nieman
C. A. Schell
York
Bertha Kingston
Tressa Hill
Martha Jones
Josephine Lindburg
Esther Peterson
Josephine Lindahl
Helen Richmond
Leona Plessinger
Edson Wilcox
Harvey Lind
A. W. Shafer
Eighteen in Play Hoodoo at Lenson Presented
Class Play Eighteen young people took part in the Lenson production of The Hoodoo a three act farce. The cast performed well under director Wm Parkinson with proceeds totaling 200 dollars. The Womans Culture Club met at Mrs Pollock's home on Friday afternoon May 21. This editor notes wages earned this week amounting to 30 dollars.
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Lenson
Wm. Parkinson
Womans’ Culture Club
W. H. Pollock
Decoration Day closing urged for Monday May 31
Proclamation requests that all places of business close at 12 noon on Decoration Day and remain shut for the day in honor of fallen heroes. The suggestion comes from the Board of Chairmen and is printed as a mimeograph. The rest of the column lists local movements, visits, and notices from Polk and surrounding towns.
Blood Transfusion Saves Aged Father
Robert McGaffin of Sheriff Clark's office donated blood Saturday morning at St Joseph's Hospital to save his 73 year old father W H McGaffin. A brother and sister also donated blood to help. Sunday World Herald notes local items and social tidbits from Polk County and surrounding areas.
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Robert McGaffin
Decoration Day Program and Memorial Service
Decoration Day program set for Monday May 31 1920 at 2 30 PM in the auditorium with speakers Long America Lincoln s Gettysburg Address Johnny Cohagan Special Music Address Rev Smith Benediction Rev Claude Neal. Public urged to repair to cemeteries after the meeting and to use autos for transport. Everyone to bring flowers to decorate soldier graves.
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America
Lincoln
Johnny Cohagan
Smith
Claude Neal
Everbody
Decoration Day Holiday Schedule Announces Post Office Closure
Decoration Day and Memorial Day fall on Sunday with Monday May 31st designated as a legal holiday. No rural delivery on Monday and carriers receive compensation in lieu of Sunday routes. Post office hours will be 8 30 A M to 5 30 P M. Local notices mention illness and visits including Mrs Z F Myers and Mrs C G E Putman.
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Norma Shafer
Lincoln
Polk
Back
Gothenburg
Will Hornbloom
Asceola
A. C. Quillen
Farm for Sale Near Polk Nebraska 280 Acres
I wish to sell my farm four miles south of Polk consisting of 280 acres. Good eleven room house double corn crib large barn cattle shed machine shed hog houses and granaries. Reasonable terms. for particulars call C C Ruch Bradshaw Nebraska, phone 1621.
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Polk
Bradshaw
For Sale Eight Room Modern House
An eight room modern house with two lots is for sale. The Progress office can provide further information and the property will be on the market for only twenty days.
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Progress Office
For Sale My Residence on South Main Street
Property includes a seven room house with a new garage and other out-buildings plus two good lots on South Main Street. Call on or address A. W. Shafer.
Sale News 15 27 Case Tractor Offered
A listing notes a 15 27 Case tractor for sale at 1500 00 from Rystrom Implement Co Losses referenced. An automobile number 31589 appears in the notice along with an instruction to contact the Progress office and a see the Bank of Polk for hail insurance.
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Rystrom Implement Co
The
Bank of Polk
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Chas. Carlson
France
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
San Juan
Chateau Thierry
Farmers State Bank
Clara Kimball Young
Progress
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Lenard Wallin
Hordville
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Troyer
G._A. Crancer Co
Albert Peterson
Omaha
Rae Merriman
Mildred ‘Graves
Stromsburg
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Bobby
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Libby
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Colo
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Ilos Ostberg
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Irof
Philip Sack
Kearney
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Alice Lindburg
Rexburg
Idaho
C. O. Eckies
Star Chapter
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Charlotte Reece
Helen
F. W. Recknor
R. E. Merchant
C. W. Recknor
C. W. Reckonr
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A. A. Lundberg
W. P. Miller
A. K. Crow
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Rising City
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Hokenson
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Blaine Putman
R. S. Glasser
Oscar Strand
Saronville
Wade
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Buckley’s Park
John Wessel
Will Eberle
Myra Glasser
Ruth
Osceola
Ruth Carter
Mae McGuffin
Wm. Rath
Hampton
C. A. Scheapler
C. E. Moline
Theodore
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Chapman
Whitacre
Ulysses
W.A. Refshauge
J. R. Leibee
McClintock
Neligh
Ruth Castile
Ralph
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Stevens
T. A. Stevens
J. C. McClure
E*green
Polk.ball “Club
W. A.C
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Albert Sundberg
GC. E. Putman
Ridgeway
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Clarence Bodine
Mr. Dugdale
Wahoo
Clara McReynolds
Gc.’ EB. Cohagan
Arthur Hokenson
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le Han Vefsaryu
Gift
Harry
Jeweler Polk
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