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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
4
A reflective verse honors fallen heroes and recalls sacrifices made. It prays for lasting peace and divine guidance, urging remembrance with flag and flower at each grave. The piece closes with a plea for harmony and protection.
Polk Nebraska resident Sea A C Jones offers insurance savings with personal service. Call 81 for home and auto coverage options and personal visits available.
The church announces a Lord's Day School service at 10 00 A M with M E Sundberg as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 15 A M Epworth League at 7 15 P M Evening service begins at 8 00 P M Tuesday orchestra practice at 8 00 and Thursday choir rehearsal at 8 30 The second year study of the public ministry of Jesus Christ begins Thursday at 7 45 Bring Bibles and note books W F M meets in church parlors Thursday June 6 Hostesses Mrs Doremus and Mrs Falk Program leader Mrs Cox
J L Hedbloom serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10 00 Ellen Larson superintendent Morning Worship Junior B P U YO and B Y BP U Societies Evening Worship at 7 30 Reception of new members and communion next Sunday at 8 00 Life's Biggest Question is the evening subject followed by baptism A cordial welcome awaits all readers.
A string of quirky observations contrasts fast living with fleeting joy including comments on chapped hands, editors rejecting manuscripts by air mail, and mornings spent rushing to work. It notes female roles, candy prospects, and a Bulgaria stabilization loan offer as a speculative good investment amid modern life.
Mrs. Anna Scheapler and Miss Arlene Wall of Hampton visited the Paul Wurtz home last week. Walter McGaffin, who sold his Bruning newspaper, has purchased the Red Cloud Argus and will take possession this week. He planned to move to California but changed his mind and will pursue his new field of labor with success.
The Immanuel Lutheran school and church choir host a picnic in their grove near the church on Friday May 81st with activities in the afternoon and evening. Everyone is welcome.
The Crane Company plans a 75 story office tower to surpass the Eiffel Tower in height, reaching over 1022 feet. Named Crane Tower, the project notes the crane as a tall bird with a big bill, and suggests residents will crane their necks to glimpse the apex.
The country sees a growing airplane market with models available from 1000 to 25000 dollars. Buyers can choose from a variety of aircraft as supply links private aviation with affordable options.
Notice to all interested in the estate of James A Fightmaster that a petition for probate of the will and appointment of Warren Fightmaster as administrator with will annexed has been filed. Hearing set for June 15, 1929 at 10 oclock A M. Dated May 20 1929.
Christina Peterson Beckman was born February 13 1853 in Ofvrenlrud Sweden and died May 22 1929 at age 76. She married Louis E Beckman on December 26 1877 and had four children. She lived in Polk County Nebraska and Hubbard Oregon before joining Laclede Baptist and later Hordville Baptist churches. Funeral held at First Baptist church with interment in Laclede cemetery.
The Beckman family and relatives express sincere thanks to all who helped during illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank ministers singers pallbearers Pleasant Hill Mission Circle two Baptist churches and Swede Plain congregation for delaying services attending and easing their sorrow. Louis Beckman A Beckman and family I A Beckman and family Bertha Dahle and husband Ethel Beckman.
Five years ago production near 44000 cars. last year over 260000 Oakland and Pontiac Sixes. This year plans a substantial rise. J S Gustafson is the local agent for Polk.
R L Cox visited Omaha on business Monday and Tuesday. Nebraska Realty Auction Co's sale ad appears on the last page. The Progress features abundant advertisements this week. A Hanquiat departs today Thursday for Mead to attend a state Swedish Mission conference.
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