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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
4
In the community note, residents discuss rare tornado warnings and a proposed five minute fire whistle signal for air raids and possible tornado alerts. The writer urges public readiness and recalls fishing tales while praising Nebraska climate and Midwestern health.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith entertained friends Saturday evening for their twelfth wedding anniversary. Hosts received gifts from Reuben An Harry Anderson Ray Werner Ivan Cramer Donald Schaepler Duane Newton Sid Crow and Dean Ostberg. Mrs Esther Berggren of Omaha visited relatives in town.
The Polk e alumni plan the 39th annual banquet Friday night with about 225 expected at the reservation. Graduates of 1963 return for reunions and the class of 1953 is to be initiated. W. W. Norton of Osceola will serve as master of ceremonies.
Ed and Theo Larson took Gloria Adelson to Omaha on Friday where she boarded a train to Moline Illinois. She will work in the circulating department of the Moline Dispatch daily newspaper.
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swede Home lists 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Divine Worship. Weekly events include choir Monday 8 p.m. and prayer service Tuesday 8 p.m. Vacation Bible School continues with sessions Monday Wednesday Friday. Memorial Day services 7:30 p.m. by Luther League with Rev. Gastom of York as guest speaker. Bloodmobile at School House June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make appointments. Willana Chapter Eastern Star met with about 90 attendees from nearby towns. initiation performed.
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